Henrietta Creasy1

F, b. circa 1836, d. after April, 1910
     Henrietta Creasy was born circa 1836 at Virginia.1 She married Isaac Spangler, son of Samuel Spangler and Mary Catherine Hylton/Helton, on March 9, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 9, 1858,her married name was Spangler. Henrietta Creasy died after April, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Isaac Spangler b. 1829, d. 1862
Marriage*She married Isaac Spangler, son of Samuel Spangler and Mary Catherine Hylton/Helton, on March 9, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html

Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 1, 1883, d. June 9, 1965
FatherDaniel M. Poff5 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson5 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on May 1, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 8, 1881.5,4 As of November 24, 1909,her married name was Hall.6 She married William Marion "Will" Hall on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,4 Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff died on June 9, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.4

Census Records

1890Dwelling 64, District 14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 21, District 104, Big Spring, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 348, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

William Marion "Will" Hall b. April 18, 1884
Marriage*Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff married William Marion "Will" Hall on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Everette B. Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Hall Bandy obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Bradley obituary in the Jul 30, 2000 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis David Hall obituary in the Mar 18, 2003 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leona Riley obituary in the Oct 12, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Pearlie Jane Poff1,2

F, b. May 7, 1885, d. July 17, 1963
FatherDaniel M. Poff1 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson1 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     Pearlie Jane Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 768, east of Rt. 221, above home of Carl & Lois Burk Poff, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 7, 1885 at Virginia.1,2 She died on July 17, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a cousin in the house of William Nathan Poff.4

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Viola Ellen Poff1,2,3

F, b. April 9, 1889, d. December 9, 1971
FatherDaniel M. Poff2,3 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson4,2,3 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     Viola Ellen Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She was born on April 9, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of November 24, 1909,her married name was Helm.7 She married Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7,3 Viola Ellen Poff died on December 9, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.5,6,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 274, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 217, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 357, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 44, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. b. April 11, 1889, d. 1975
Marriage*Viola Ellen Poff married Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernestine Helm Epperly obituary in the Dec 8, 2005 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace McKinley Helm obituary in the Jul 28, 1997 edition.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George W. Craft1,2

M, b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891
FatherBenjamin Richard Craft Sr.3 b. circa 1776, d. after June 22, 1860
MotherSarah "Sally" Spencer3 b. circa 1798, d. after June 22, 1860
     George W. Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 22, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Martha "Patty" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on November 13, 1843 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 George W. Craft Joined the 11th Batallion Virginia Reserves, Company B. on April 16, 1864. He died on February 27, 1891 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 70; Died of consumption.2,3,4

Census Records

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

Occupation

1850Laborer5
1860Shoemaker6
1870Shoemaker7
1880Farmer8

Family

Martha "Patty" Elmore b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889
Marriage*George W. Craft married Martha "Patty" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on November 13, 1843 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

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

Joseph Jasper Poff1,2

M, b. January 19, 1883, d. April 14, 1946
FatherAsa Poff1,3,4 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning1,3,4 b. May, 1855, d. November 24, 1930
     Joseph Jasper Poff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He was born on January 19, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 19, 1882 and his death certificate has Jan 22, 1880.6,1,2,4 He married Nancy Jane Craghead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Joseph Jasper Poff died on April 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.5,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 73, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 8, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 201, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 85, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Grain miller9
1930Retail grocery merchant10
1940Retail merchant propriator11

Family 1

Nancy Jane Craghead b. January 2, 1887, d. March 2, 1953
Marriage*Joseph Jasper Poff married Nancy Jane Craghead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Family 2

Audrey Mae Conner b. June 16, 1913, d. September 3, 1948
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Walter Gordon Poff1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
FatherAsa Poff4,5,3 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning4,5,3 b. May, 1855, d. November 24, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7705.6 Walter Gordon Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 He was born on November 24, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 4, 1884 and his death certificate has Nov 2, 1884.6,1,3 He married Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 Walter Gordon Poff died on February 27, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.8,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 65, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Tenant farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
Marriage*Walter Gordon Poff married Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sylvia Gay Poff death certificate.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Chambers marriage record.

Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. March 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1972
FatherAsa Poff2,5,6,7 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning2,5,6,7 b. May, 1855, d. November 24, 1930
     Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff was buried at Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on March 30, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1889.6,7 She married James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner, son of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on August 1, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of August 1, 1906,her married name was Conner. Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff died on October 12, 1972 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 86.4,7 She Minnie Poff Conner, 86, of Copper Hill died Thursday, October 12, 1972, in a Marion hospital. She was the widow of J. B. Conner. Surviving are a son, Ruben L. Conner, Copper Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Attrice Pendleton, Merrifield, Mrs. Gaye Ferguson, Nokesville, Mrs. Goldie Newman, Fairfax, Mrs. Olgia Huff, Vienna, Mrs. Rachel Micks, Brookneal; a sister, Mrs. Cora Conner, Salem; two brothers, Walter Poff, Roanoke, Arch Poff, Copper Hill. Burial in Riner Cemetery. on October 19, 1972.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 184, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 149, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 403, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 94, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner b. May 25, 1880, d. May 15, 1948
Marriage*Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff married James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner, son of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on August 1, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Minnie Poff Conner obituary in the Oct 19, 1972 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Archie Blane Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 15, 1888, d. May 16, 1976
FatherAsa Poff1,4,5,6,3 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning1,4,5,6,3 b. May, 1855, d. November 24, 1930
     Archie Blane Poff was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-32-2855.8 He was born on April 15, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 16, 1888.8,7,9,6,3 He married Esther Trelainie Bartlett, daughter of George Riley Bartlett and Nancy Rachel King, on July 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,10,3 Archie Blane Poff died on May 16, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.7,2,3 He Copper Hill - Archie Blane Poff age 88, died Sunday, May 16, 1976, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by three sons, Eldridge O. Poff, Copper Hill; Herman (Sam) Poff, Floyd; Raymond W. Poff, Mechanicsville, Md; one daughter, Miss Roxie Poff, Copper Hill; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grand children. Funeral was held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 19, 1976, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Burial in the King Cemetery. on May 20, 1976.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 117, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 226, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 69, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15

Family

Esther Trelainie Bartlett b. July 9, 1888, d. January 7, 1971
Marriage*Archie Blane Poff married Esther Trelainie Bartlett, daughter of George Riley Bartlett and Nancy Rachel King, on July 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Archie Blaine Poff obituary in the May 20, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Esther Bartlett Poff obituary in the Jan 14, 1971 edition.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Jane Craghead1

F, b. January 2, 1887, d. March 2, 1953
FatherWilliam Hayden "Hade" Craghead1 b. December 20, 1853, d. December 21, 1903
MotherLouisa Mary Walton1,2 b. August 27, 1861, d. March 29, 1931
     Nancy Jane Craghead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on January 2, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She married Joseph Jasper Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 8, 1905,her married name was Poff. Nancy Jane Craghead died on March 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 73, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 8, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 201, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 85, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph Jasper Poff b. January 19, 1883, d. April 14, 1946
Marriage*Nancy Jane Craghead married Joseph Jasper Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead1,2

F, b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
FatherWilliam Hayden "Hade" Craghead1,2 b. December 20, 1853, d. December 21, 1903
MotherLouisa Mary Walton1,2 b. August 27, 1861, d. March 29, 1931
     Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on October 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Walter Gordon Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 13, 1907,her married name was Poff. Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead died on November 16, 1967 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 65, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Walter Gordon Poff b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
Marriage*Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead married Walter Gordon Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Chambers marriage record.
  10. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sylvia Gay Poff death certificate.

Rev. Porter Poff1,2,3

M, b. July 27, 1912, d. August 11, 2005
FatherWalter Gordon Poff3 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead3 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     Rev. Porter Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 232-16-5652.5 He was born on July 27, 1912 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 He married Verty Jacqueline Chambers on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 Rev. Porter Poff died on August 11, 2005 at Virginia at age 93.2,5 He The Rev. Porter Poff, 93, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2005. He was a retired minister with over 40 years of service to his Lord having last served at the Pentecostal Holiness Church of the Living God. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his wife, Verty C. Poff. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and Judy Chambers; six grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and eight greatgreat-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
on August 12, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as James A. Poff7
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 66, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Road laborer8

Family

Verty Jacqueline Chambers b. April 2, 1913, d. May 7, 1996
Marriage*Rev. Porter Poff married Verty Jacqueline Chambers on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verty C. Poff obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Porter Poff obituary in the Aug 12, 2005 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Crosier Elton Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
FatherWalter Gordon Poff4,5,1 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead4,5,1 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 214-03-7308.6 Crosier Elton Poff was born on April 20, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 He married Virginia Dare Bumgarner on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.7,1 Crosier Elton Poff died on November 2, 1980 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 72.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 107, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 168, District 17, Election District 7, Cecil Co., Maryland8
1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Truck driver9

Family

Virginia Dare Bumgarner b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
Marriage*Crosier Elton Poff married Virginia Dare Bumgarner on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [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.
  3. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Kermit Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. May 3, 1910, d. October 14, 1967
FatherWalter Gordon Poff1,2,3,4 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead1,2,3,4 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-0856.5 Kermit Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on May 3, 1910 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He married Lillian "Nel" Chambers, daughter of Jim Chambers and Mary Unknown, on May 28, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,1 Kermit Poff died on October 14, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 66, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Lillian "Nel" Chambers b. December 31, 1919, d. May 5, 2003
Marriage*Kermit Poff married Lillian "Nel" Chambers, daughter of Jim Chambers and Mary Unknown, on May 28, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Chambers marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Chambers Poff obituary in the May 6, 2003 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patricia Drain Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1998 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Poff Jones obituary in the May 25, 2003 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Lawrence Martin, Jr., obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Poff Moran obituary in the May 15, 2022 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sylvia Gay Poff1

F, b. June 26, 1914, d. June 26, 1914
FatherWalter Gordon Poff1 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead1 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     Sylvia Gay Poff was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on June 26, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 26, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sylvia Gay Poff death certificate.

John Spencer Craft1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
FatherBenjamin Richard Craft Sr.4 b. circa 1776, d. after June 22, 1860
MotherSarah "Sally" Spencer4 b. circa 1798, d. after June 22, 1860
     John Spencer Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "30th Btn VA Inf C.S.A."5,6 He was born on March 8, 1825 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Catherine Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on March 22, 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 John Spencer Craft married Sarah "Sally" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on August 15, 1850 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 John Spencer Craft Joined the 30th Batallion Virginia Sharp Shooters Company A, New Castle, Virginia on March 3, 1863. He died on October 11, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia8
1860Dwelling 391, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 159, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 170, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1850Laborer8
1860Farm laborer9
1870Farmer10
1880Farmer11

Family 1

Catherine Elmore b. circa 1822, d. July 18, 1850
Marriage*John Spencer Craft married Catherine Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on March 22, 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Family 2

Sarah "Sally" Elmore b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
Marriage*John Spencer Craft married Sarah "Sally" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on August 15, 1850 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. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  4. [S57] Beverly Brown (Great-granddaughter of James Craft), "James & Christina Looney Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 11, 2003.
  5. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  6. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  14. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  15. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  16. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Verty Jacqueline Chambers1

F, b. April 2, 1913, d. May 7, 1996
     Verty Jacqueline Chambers was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 445-24-6828.4 She was born on April 2, 1913 at Tennessee.4,1 She married Rev. Porter Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 As of June 14, 1937,her married name was Poff.1 Verty Jacqueline Chambers died on May 7, 1996 at Virginia at age 83.2,4 She POFF, Verty C., 83, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 7, 1996. She was a minister in Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Porter Poff; a son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Judy A. Chambers; sisters, Marie Conley, Lucille Austin, Lillian Poff; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on May 9, 1996.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 66, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Rev. Porter Poff b. July 27, 1912, d. August 11, 2005
Marriage*Verty Jacqueline Chambers married Rev. Porter Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verty C. Poff obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  3. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Dare Bumgarner1,2,3

F, b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 216-52-7080.4 Virginia Dare Bumgarner was born on February 8, 1907 at Grassy Creek, Ashe Co., North Carolina.4 She married Crosier Elton Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.1,2 As of January 17, 1929,her married name was Poff.2 Virginia Dare Bumgarner died on July 29, 1982 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 75.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland5

Family

Crosier Elton Poff b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
Marriage*Virginia Dare Bumgarner married Crosier Elton Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Walter Lee Poff Sr.1,2,3

M, b. January 13, 1930, d. October 7, 1995
FatherCrosier Elton Poff4,5,1,2,6 b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
MotherVirginia Dare Bumgarner4,5,1,2,6 b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 214-26-8689.7 Walter Lee Poff Sr. was born on January 13, 1930 at Grassy Creek, North Carolina.7,2 He married Elsie Virginia Smith on August 27, 1949.8,3 Walter Lee Poff Sr. died on October 7, 1995 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 65.7,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland1

Family

Elsie Virginia Smith b. November 18, 1931, d. June 21, 2006
Marriage*Walter Lee Poff Sr. married Elsie Virginia Smith on August 27, 1949.8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Elsie Virginia Poff obituary.
  4. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  6. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  9. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the William F. Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 2014 edition.
  10. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Judith A. Green obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.

Charles Elton "Red" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. April 30, 1932, d. June 10, 2012
FatherCrosier Elton Poff5,3,6,7 b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
MotherVirginia Dare Bumgarner5,3,6,7 b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     Charles Elton "Red" Poff was born on April 30, 1932 at Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.8,3 He married Ruth Adeline Pierce circa 1952.3 Charles Elton "Red" Poff died on June 10, 2012 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,4 He Charles E. (Red) Poff, 80, of Moneta, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012. He was born in Port Deposit, Md., on April 30, 1931, (if he was 80 he was born in 1932 as public records indicate) a son of the late Crosier and Virginia Poff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Curry; and a brother, Walter Poff. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Poff; his children, Charles E. Poff Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Copperhill, Ronald Poff and Martha, of Salem, Rita Eanes and husband, Gerald, Katheen Poff, of Moneta, Lesha Bell and husband, Terry, and Kenneth J. Poff and wife, Crissy, of Copperhill; seven grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Wilson and Dot Malloy, of Port Deposit, Md; and a special brother-in-law and wife, Joe-Joe and Mae-Mae Pierce. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Burch- Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360. on June 12, 2012.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland6

Family

Ruth Adeline Pierce
Marriage*Charles Elton "Red" Poff married Ruth Adeline Pierce circa 1952.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref# 97-49.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  9. [S6660] Burch Messier Funeral Home, online http://www.burch-messier.com/, From the Katheen Marie Poff obituary.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Lois Marie Poff1,2

F, b. December 22, 1933, d. January 3, 2017
FatherCrosier Elton Poff3,4,5,6 b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
MotherVirginia Dare Bumgarner3,4,5,6 b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     Lois Marie Poff was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.6 She was born on December 22, 1933 at Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.6 She married Edward Marion Wilson on November 23, 1954 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.3,2 As of November 23, 1954,her married name was Wilson.2 Lois Marie Poff died on January 3, 2017 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 83.6 She Lois Marie Wilson, 83, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. Born Dec. 22, 1933 in Port Deposit, she was the daughter of the late Crosier Elton and Virginia Dare Bumgarner Poff. Lois enjoyed sewing. She loved camping and crabbing with family. She also liked to garden — canning lots of her own fruits and vegetables. But most of all we will remember and miss her fun sense of humor and how she loved to laugh. Lois was formerly employed by Nottingham Cannery of Nottingham, PA, where she worked for 15 years with many family members and friends. Lois is survived by her husband, Edward Marion Wilson of Port Deposit; daughters, Debra Caldwell and husband, Michael B. Caldwell Sr., of Conowingo, MD, and Donna Wilson of Havre de Grace, MD; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren with one on the way; and sister, Dorothy M. Molloy. Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter L. Poff and Charles E. Poff; and sister, Ruth A. Curry. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, January 9, 1 p.m. at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, January 9, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Pastor Michael A. Caldwell of Asbury United Methodist Church, Port Deposit, will officiate. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, MD. on January 5, 2017.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland5

Family

Edward Marion Wilson
Marriage*Lois Marie Poff married Edward Marion Wilson on November 23, 1954 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.3,2 
Children
  • Debra Wilson6
  • Donna Wilson6

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  3. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.

Ruth Ann Poff1

F, b. June 11, 1935, d. October 29, 2008
FatherCrosier Elton Poff1,2,3,4 b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
MotherVirginia Dare Bumgarner1,2,3,4 b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 212-34-0183.5 Ruth Ann Poff was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.1 She was born on June 11, 1935 at Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.5,1 She married William Laird Curry on April 25, 1959.1,6 As of April 25, 1959,her married name was Curry. Ruth Ann Poff died on October 29, 2008 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 73.5,1 She Ruth Ann Curry, age 73, Port Deposit, MD, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. Born June 11, 1935, in Port Deposit, MD, she was a daughter of the late Crosier E. and Virginia Dare Bumgarner Poff. Mrs. Curry was a loving wife and mother, she enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, tending to her flower beds and spending time at their cabin in Broad Creek, Harford County, MD. She attended Tome Memorial United Methodist Church in Port Deposit, MD, and is a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Rising Sun, MD. Mrs. Curry is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, William Laird Curry, Port Deposit, MD; daughters, Darla Curry Haass and husband, Paul, Jr., North East, MD, and Brenda Curry and companion, Ray Anderson, Elkton, MD; brother, Charles E. Poff and wife, Ruth, of Virginia; sisters, Lois M. Wilson and husband, Edward, and Dorothy Molloy and husband, Joseph, of Port Deposit, MD; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by her brother and his wife, Walter and Elsie Poff, and sister, Evelyan Poff. Contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice, care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2008, 11 a.m., at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Friends and family may call Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. The Rev. James B. Jones of Janes United Methodist Church, Rising Sun, MD, will officiate. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, MD. Arrangements by Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. on October 31, 2008.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland3

Family

William Laird Curry
Marriage*Ruth Ann Poff married William Laird Curry on April 25, 1959.1,6 
Children
  • Darla Curry1
  • Brenda Carol Curry1

Citations

  1. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Elsie Virginia Smith1

F, b. November 18, 1931, d. June 21, 2006
     Elsie Virginia Smith was buried at Charlestown Cemeter, Charlestown, Cecil Co., Maryland.1 Her Social Security Number was 216-28-7985.2 She Elsie Virginia Poff, 74 of Elkton, MD, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on November 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Irene Kenney Smith. She was a Waitress and Cook, employed by Beachcomber, Charlestown, MD and Buddy's Seafood, Perryville, MD. Elsie loved spending time with her grandchildren, and gardening. Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Poff who passed away October 7, 1995, and two sons, Walter L. Poff, Jr. and Robert Glenn Poff. Survived by four daughters: Judith A. Green of Elkton, MD, Sherry S. Patchell of North East, MD, Linda J. Burton of Rising Sun, MD, and Tara L. Poff of Elkton, MD and six sons: Charles E. Poff of Elkton, MD, William F. Poff of Elkton, MD, Gary L. Poff of North East, MD, Steven M. Poff of Charlestown, MD, Mark A. Poff of Elkton, MD, and George C. Poff of Elkton, MD. Survived by two sisters: Mary Bay of Jasper, GA, and Daisy Strickland of Lexington, NC and Four brothers: Buck Smith of Charlestown, MD, Frank Smith of Perryville, MD, Johnny Smith, Chesapeake City, MD, and Charles Smith, Elkton, MD. Sister-in-law's: Lois Wilson, Ruth Curry, and Dorothy Malloy. Brother-in-law: Charles Poff. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Crouch Funeral Home, 127 South Main Street, North East, MD where family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Rev. Laurel Loveless will officiate. Interment Charlestown Cemetery, Charlestown, MD. Pall Bearers: Mark Poff, Jr., Steven Poff, Jr., Gary Poff, Jr., Johnathon Lambert, David Lambert, and Michael Morris.1 She was born on November 18, 1931 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland; The SSDI has a birth year of 1930.2,1 She married Walter Lee Poff Sr., son of Crosier Elton Poff and Virginia Dare Bumgarner, on August 27, 1949.3,1 As of August 27, 1949,her married name was Poff. Elsie Virginia Smith died on June 21, 2006 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 74.2,1

Family

Walter Lee Poff Sr. b. January 13, 1930, d. October 7, 1995
Marriage*She married Walter Lee Poff Sr., son of Crosier Elton Poff and Virginia Dare Bumgarner, on August 27, 1949.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Elsie Virginia Poff obituary.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the William F. Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 2014 edition.
  5. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Judith A. Green obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.

Walter Lee Poff Jr.1

M, b. 1950, d. 1950
FatherWalter Lee Poff Sr.1,2 b. January 13, 1930, d. October 7, 1995
MotherElsie Virginia Smith1,2 b. November 18, 1931, d. June 21, 2006
     Walter Lee Poff Jr. died in 1950.3 He was born in 1950.3

Citations

  1. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Elsie Virginia Poff obituary.
  2. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Judith A. Green obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

George Crowder1,2,3,4

M, b. circa 1827, d. circa 1863
FatherJames Crowder1 b. circa 1789
MotherElizabeth Tucker1
     George Crowder was born circa 1827 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Jane Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on August 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 George Crowder died circa 1863.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 212, District 1, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farm laborer6

Family

Jane Elmore b. circa 1826
Marriage*George Crowder married Jane Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on August 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  10. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

William Franklin "Billy" Poff1,2

M, b. October 17, 1952, d. December 1, 2014
FatherWalter Lee Poff Sr.3,2,4 b. January 13, 1930, d. October 7, 1995
MotherElsie Virginia Smith3,2,4 b. November 18, 1931, d. June 21, 2006
     William Franklin "Billy" Poff was born on October 17, 1952 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 He died on December 1, 2014 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 62.2 He William F. "Billy" Poff, 62, of North East, MD, died Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Unit at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born in Elkton, MD, on October 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Walter L. "Bill" and the late Elsie Virginia (Smith) Poff. Billy was a builder, very well known for his carpenter skills. He was always willing to help anyone. He loved the outdoors, loved to take his nieces and nephews fishing, hunting and being outside with them. His love for them was his joy. That is what made him the happiest. He will be missed by his large family and many friends. Survived by his siblings: Charles "Eddie" Poff (Beverly) of North East, MD, Gary L. Poff of GA, Steven "Mike" Poff (Patty) of Charlestown, MD, Mark A. Poff (Debbie) of Elkton, MD, George "Chris" Poff of Cambridge, MD, Judith A. Green (Marion) of Elkton, MD, Sherry S. Patchell (Billy) of North East, MD, Linda J. Burton (Mike) of Charlestown, MD, Tara Poff of Elkton, MD. He was also survived by the joys of his life, his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and many dear friends. on December 3, 2014.2

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the William F. Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 2014 edition.
  3. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Elsie Virginia Poff obituary.
  4. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Judith A. Green obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.

Judith Ann Poff1,2

F, b. June 6, 1955, d. August 21, 2017
FatherWalter Lee Poff Sr.3,4,2 b. January 13, 1930, d. October 7, 1995
MotherElsie Virginia Smith3,4,2 b. November 18, 1931, d. June 21, 2006
     Judith Ann Poff was buried at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 She was born on June 6, 1955 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 She married Samuel Morris on October 6, 1973.1 As of October 6, 1973,her married name was Morris. As of August 10, 1990,her married name was Green.1 Judith Ann Poff married Marion Preston Green on August 10, 1990.1,4,2 Judith Ann Poff died on August 21, 2017 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 62.2 She Judith A. Green, 62, of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on June 6, 1955, the daughter of the late Walter L. "Bill" and Elsie Virginia (Smith) Poff. Judy worked at North Bay in the food service department. She enjoyed camping, four wheeling, gardening, canning and cooking for family gatherings. Most of all she enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandsons. She is survived by her loving husband, Marion Green; her son, Michael Morris (Stefanie) of North East, MD; her three beloved grandsons: Hunter L., and twins: Gage M. and Matthew R. Morris; her siblings: Charles "Eddie" Poff (Beverly) of North East, MD; Gary L. Poff of GA; Steven "Mike" Poff (Patty) of Charlestown, MD; Sherry S. Patchell (Billy) of North East, MD; Mark A. Poff (Debi) of Elkton, MD; Linda J. Burton (Michael) of Charlestown, MD; George "Chris" Poff of North East, MD; Tara Poff of Elkton, MD; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by three brothers: William F. "Billy", Walter L. and Robert G. Poff. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 25, 11 a.m. at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main St., North East, MD, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until service. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD. on August 22, 2017.2

Family 1

Samuel Morris
Marriage*She married Samuel Morris on October 6, 1973.1 
Child
  • Michael Walter Morris2

Family 2

Marion Preston Green
Marriage*Judith Ann Poff married Marion Preston Green on August 10, 1990.1,4,2 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Judith A. Green obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.
  3. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Elsie Virginia Poff obituary.
  4. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the William F. Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 2014 edition.