Raymond Napoleon Foster1,2

M, b. September 27, 1896, d. September 23, 1974
     Raymond Napoleon Foster was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 229-60-7578.4 He Raymond Foster was a WW I veteran and served in France during the war and attained the rank of Corporal. He joined the Army at the age of eighteen during the famous flu epidemic that took many lives here in the states.2 He was born on September 27, 1896 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth date of Sep 30, 1896.1,4,5,2,3 He married Iva Golda Poff, daughter of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on August 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,2,3 Raymond Napoleon Foster died on September 23, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 13, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 182, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Postal clerk7
1940Postal worker8

Family

Iva Golda Poff b. April 16, 1901, d. April 20, 1960
Marriage*Raymond Napoleon Foster married Iva Golda Poff, daughter of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on August 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S4951] Descendants of Millander (Milton) W. Foster, online http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/p/e/r/Ellen-F-Perdue/index.html
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ellen Sue Foster1,2,3

F, b. September 2, 1936, d. March 19, 2015
FatherRaymond Napoleon Foster1,4 b. September 27, 1896, d. September 23, 1974
MotherIva Golda Poff1,4 b. April 16, 1901, d. April 20, 1960
     Ellen Sue Foster was born on September 2, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Thomas Algie Perdue on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2,5 As of February 16, 1957,her married name was Perdue. Ellen Sue Foster died on March 19, 2015 at Virginia at age 78.3 She Ellen Sue Perdue, 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Thomas Perdue; a granddaughter, Amber Dawn Perdue; son-in-law, Ronald D. Steber; and a daughter-in-law, Becky Clark. She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Perdue; one son, Kirk E. Perdue (Selena); a daughter, Becky Perdue Steber; her grandchildren, Hailey Skye Perdue, Steven Thomas Perdue, Kristy Perdue, Aija Perdue Kroll (Rich), Tasha Steber Wheeler (Wayne), Connie Steber Shepherd (Rodney), and Travis Steber; great-grandchildren are Zach Kroll, Ryan Shepherd, Christian Shepherd, Logan Perdue, Madalyn Kroll and Zoey Shepherd; a daughter-in-law, Deborah T. Perdue; special additional family members are Joseph Russell, (Deborah Taylor Perdue), and Dennis Clark; and a special cousin, Shelby A. Link. A private family graveside service will be at a later date. on March 22, 2015.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 182, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Thomas Algie Perdue
Marriage*Ellen Sue Foster married Thomas Algie Perdue on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S4951] Descendants of Millander (Milton) W. Foster, online http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/p/e/r/Ellen-F-Perdue/index.html
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Sue Perdue obituary in the Mar 22, 2015 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Thomas Perdue obituary in the Mar 15, 1993 edition.

Raymond Thomas Perdue1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 21, 1958, d. March 13, 1993
FatherThomas Algie Perdue1,2,3,4,5
MotherEllen Sue Foster1,2,3,4,5 b. September 2, 1936, d. March 19, 2015
     His Social Security Number was 231-98-5755.6 Raymond Thomas Perdue was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on May 21, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia.6,4,5 He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning, daughter of Samuel Otho Manning and Mary Louise Wood, on November 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 Raymond Thomas Perdue and Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning were divorced on November 5, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Raymond Thomas Perdue married Debra Jean Taylor on September 2, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2,4 Raymond Thomas Perdue died on March 13, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.6,2,4 He PERDUE, Raymond Thomas, 34, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 13, 1993. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Dawn Perdue and is survived by his wife, Debra Taylor Perdue; a son, Steven Thomas Perdue of the home; two daughters, Kristy Ann Perdue of the home; Aija Perdue Duncan, Salem; his parents, Algie and Sue Foster Perdue, Roanoke County; a brother, Kirk E. Perdue, Roanoke County; a sister, Becky P. Steber, Roanoke; a cousin, Maxine Ware, Roanoke. There will be no visitation and a private graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Charles Doyle officiating. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel is handling the arrangements.
on March 15, 1993.2

Family 1

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning
Marriage*He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning, daughter of Samuel Otho Manning and Mary Louise Wood, on November 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 
Divorce* Raymond Thomas Perdue and Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning were divorced on November 5, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Aija Demerci Perdue1,2,4

Family 2

Debra Jean Taylor
Marriage*Raymond Thomas Perdue married Debra Jean Taylor on September 2, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Thomas Perdue obituary in the Mar 15, 1993 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Sue Perdue obituary in the Mar 22, 2015 edition.
  4. [S4951] Descendants of Millander (Milton) W. Foster, online http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/p/e/r/Ellen-F-Perdue/index.html
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Amber Dawn Perdue1,2,3

F, b. December 9, 1984, d. January 4, 1985
FatherRaymond Thomas Perdue1,2,3 b. May 21, 1958, d. March 13, 1993
MotherDebra Jean Taylor1,3
     Amber Dawn Perdue was born on December 9, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.3 She died on January 4, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia.3

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Thomas Perdue obituary in the Mar 15, 1993 edition.
  3. [S4951] Descendants of Millander (Milton) W. Foster, online http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/p/e/r/Ellen-F-Perdue/index.html

Minnie L. Cannaday1

F, b. February 27, 1867, d. May 22, 1903
FatherDr. Asa H. Cannaday1,2 b. April 20, 1836, d. March 13, 1908
MotherDemaris Catherine Graham1 b. January 19, 1842, d. April 23, 1924
     Minnie L. Cannaday was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on February 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 She married William Jackson "Jack" Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on August 6, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 6, 1885,her married name was Poff. Minnie L. Cannaday died on May 22, 1903 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 36.2 She Mrs. W. J. Poff, of Roanoke, Va., sister of Dr. C. G. and Dr. A. A. Cannaday, died yesterday at Johns Hopkins Hospital after two surgical operations. She was the daughter of Dr. Asa H. Cannaday, of Floyd county Virginia. Mrs. Poff leaves a husband and a 9-year-old daughter. on May 23, 1903.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 300, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

William Jackson "Jack" Poff b. December 7, 1865, d. October 5, 1911
Marriage*Minnie L. Cannaday married William Jackson "Jack" Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on August 6, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Mrs. W. J. Poff obituary in the May 23, 1903 edition.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2103] Gastonia Daily Gazette, From the Summey-Gray wedding announcement in the Oct 9, 1939 edition.

Dr. Asa H. Cannaday1,2

M, b. April 20, 1836, d. March 13, 1908
FatherCharles Cannaday2 b. March 15, 1792, d. July 29, 1854
MotherMary Ingram2 b. June 29, 1805, d. July 5, 1853
     Dr. Asa H. Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on April 20, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He married Demaris Catherine Graham, daughter of Alvin Graham and Sarah Simmons, on April 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Dr. Asa H. Cannaday died on March 13, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Demaris Catherine Graham b. January 19, 1842, d. April 23, 1924
Marriage*Dr. Asa H. Cannaday married Demaris Catherine Graham, daughter of Alvin Graham and Sarah Simmons, on April 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Albert Asa Cannaday obituary in the Feb 23, 1934 edition.
  7. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Mrs. W. J. Poff obituary in the May 23, 1903 edition.

Demaris Catherine Graham1,2

F, b. January 19, 1842, d. April 23, 1924
FatherAlvin Graham1 b. April 26, 1810, d. August 17, 1883
MotherSarah Simmons1 b. July 4, 1813, d. June 30, 1849
     Demaris Catherine Graham was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 19, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Dr. Asa H. Cannaday, son of Charles Cannaday and Mary Ingram, on April 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 13, 1858,her married name was Cannaday. Demaris Catherine Graham died on April 23, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 338, District 31, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Albert5

Family

Dr. Asa H. Cannaday b. April 20, 1836, d. March 13, 1908
Marriage*Demaris Catherine Graham married Dr. Asa H. Cannaday, son of Charles Cannaday and Mary Ingram, on April 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Albert Asa Cannaday obituary in the Feb 23, 1934 edition.

Charles Cannaday1

M, b. March 15, 1792, d. July 29, 1854
FatherJames Cannaday b. 1750, d. February, 1817
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes
     Charles Cannaday was buried at Charles Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 788, 0.9 miles from Crossroads, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 15, 1792 at Virginia.1 He married Mary Ingram on April 11, 1822.2,1 Charles Cannaday died on July 29, 1854 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.1

Family

Mary Ingram b. June 29, 1805, d. July 5, 1853
Marriage*He married Mary Ingram on April 11, 1822.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Ingram

F, b. June 29, 1805, d. July 5, 1853
     Mary Ingram was buried at Charles Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 788, 0.9 miles from Crossroads, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 29, 1805 at Virginia.1 She married Charles Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, on April 11, 1822.2,1 As of April 11, 1822,her married name was Cannaday. Mary Ingram died on July 5, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 48.1

Family

Charles Cannaday b. March 15, 1792, d. July 29, 1854
Marriage*She married Charles Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, on April 11, 1822.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Alvin Graham1,2,3

M, b. April 26, 1810, d. August 17, 1883
FatherJonathan Graham b. before 1775, d. 1827
MotherMary "Polly" Shelor
     Alvin Graham was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 26, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Sarah Simmons, daughter of William O. Simmons and Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester, on August 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Alvin Graham died on August 17, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.2

Family

Sarah Simmons b. July 4, 1813, d. June 30, 1849
Marriage*He married Sarah Simmons, daughter of William O. Simmons and Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester, on August 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Simmons1,2

F, b. July 4, 1813, d. June 30, 1849
FatherWilliam O. Simmons2 b. February 3, 1788, d. December 28, 1851
MotherRhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester2 b. circa 1793, d. circa 1865
     Sarah Simmons was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 4, 1813.3 She married Alvin Graham, son of Jonathan Graham and Mary "Polly" Shelor, on August 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 5, 1832,her married name was Graham. Sarah Simmons died on June 30, 1849 at age 35.3

Family

Alvin Graham b. April 26, 1810, d. August 17, 1883
Marriage*She married Alvin Graham, son of Jonathan Graham and Mary "Polly" Shelor, on August 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Beirne Hutchison1,2

M, b. June 10, 1891, d. June, 1973
FatherOscar Jennings Hutchison3,4,5 b. December 31, 1853, d. May 29, 1920
MotherLettie Blanche Britts3,4,5 b. September 18, 1868, d. August 25, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 223-03-0045.6 George Beirne Hutchison was born on June 10, 1891 at Huffman, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,5,2 He married Mary Eva C. Thomas circa 1917.7,8 George Beirne Hutchison died in June, 1973.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 10, District 12, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 234, District 100, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 153, District 16, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 119, District 111-23, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4
1930Telephone engineer8
1940Telephone company engineer9

Family

Mary Eva C. Thomas b. June 11, 1894, d. June 17, 1991
Marriage*George Beirne Hutchison married Mary Eva C. Thomas circa 1917.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4593] Price Family Tree of Virginia, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10018186/person/24005683353
  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. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Greathouse-Hutchison marriage record.

Lula Alice Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. December 23, 1886, d. March 19, 1973
FatherWilliam Anthony Lemuel Poff5,1,6,3,4 b. March 15, 1858, d. March 22, 1937
MotherCordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer5,1,6,3,4 b. July 30, 1870, d. July 14, 1957
     Lula Alice Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her married name was Blount.4 She married Jesse Gordon Blount.4 Lula Alice Poff was born on December 23, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1887.3,4 She married William Jackson "Jack" Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on October 19, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Lula Alice Poff died on March 19, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 137, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 375, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 374, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 428, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a widow living with her parents and her daughter in the 1920 Census6

Family 1

Jesse Gordon Blount b. April 18, 1892, d. March 29, 1964
Marriage*Lula Alice Poff married Jesse Gordon Blount.4 

Family 2

William Jackson "Jack" Poff b. December 7, 1865, d. October 5, 1911
Marriage*Lula Alice Poff married William Jackson "Jack" Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on October 19, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr.1,2,3

M, b. November 18, 1863, d. February 22, 1934
FatherDr. Asa H. Cannaday2,1,3 b. April 20, 1836, d. March 13, 1908
MotherDemaris Catherine Graham2,1,3 b. January 19, 1842, d. April 23, 1924
     Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on November 18, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Jane Delaware "Della" Poff, daughter of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on April 26, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. married Ruth Eliason in 1906.3 Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. died on February 22, 1934 at Grove Park, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.2,3 He Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday, of Lindenwood Road, Grove Park, died about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at a local hospital, following a brief illness. Dr. Cannaday was taken ill Sunday and underwent an operaiton on Tuesday, and his condition rapidly grew worse. Born at Floyd, Dr. Cannaday was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Asa H. Cannaday. His early education was receive in the schools of Floyd co.and later he attended Roanoke college. He acquired his medical training at the University of Virginia and at Bellevue hospital, New York City, graduating from the latter institution in 1938. Dr. Cannaday began his practice in Roanoke, and in 1898, after completing a special course, specialized in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He continued an active practice until stricken. He was at one time president of the Roanoke academy of Medicine, and was a member of the State Medical Society of Virginia and the American Medical Association. Dr. Cannaday was actively interested in municipal affairs and served one term on city council and a like term as city physician. He was a member of the Bayard Commandary, Lakeland Lodge, A. F. and A. M., the Shrine, and St. Mark's Lutheran church. Dr. Cannaday was married in 1889 to Miss Della Poff, of Floyd county. Three years after her death in 1906, he was married to Miss Ruth Eliason. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Claudine Day Cannaday; 7 children, 4 sons, Willard Cannaday, Alvin, Burney, and Paul of Roanoke; and 1 daughter, Mrs. H. O. Nichols, Norfolk, all by his first marriage; Albert A. Jr., and Dwight Eliason Cannaday, by his second marriage to Ruth Eliason. Also surviving are 2 brothers, George and Walter of Floyd Co; and 4 grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home in Grove Park, with interment in Fairview. Active pallbearers will be: Dr. Ira Hurt, Dr. D. P. Cannaday, Dr. R.I. Mason, Dr. J.E. Topping, Dr. C.E. Cundiff and Dr. G.M. Maxwell. Honorary pallbears will be members of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine. Services will be in charge of Dr. Luther Sieber, and conducted by the Knights Templars. on February 23, 1934.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 47, District 91, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia4
1910Dwelling 116, District 108, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 338, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 147, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Physician specialist4
1910Doctor5
1920Eye doctor6
1930Eye, ear, nose, and throat doctor7

Family 1

Jane Delaware "Della" Poff b. September 10, 1869, d. February 26, 1906
Marriage*Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. married Jane Delaware "Della" Poff, daughter of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on April 26, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Ruth Eliason
Marriage*Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. married Ruth Eliason in 1906.3 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Albert Asa Cannaday obituary in the Feb 23, 1934 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Willard Clement Cannaday1,2,3

M, b. April 27, 1890, d. July 7, 1940
FatherDr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr.4,5,6 b. November 18, 1863, d. February 22, 1934
MotherJane Delaware "Della" Poff4,5 b. September 10, 1869, d. February 26, 1906
     Willard Clement Cannaday married Catheryn Unknown.7 Willard Clement Cannaday was born on April 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Tressie M. Hancock circa 1917.4,8 Willard Clement Cannaday and Tressie M. Hancock were divorced before April 10, 1930 at Virginia.8 Willard Clement Cannaday died on July 7, 1940 at age 50.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 47, District 91, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia5
1910Dwelling 116, District 108, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 152, Richmond, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 274, District 1-10, Washington, D.C.7

Occupation

1920Optician3
1940Assistant library researcher7

Family 1

Catheryn Unknown b. circa 1889
Marriage*Willard Clement Cannaday married Catheryn Unknown.7 

Family 2

Tressie M. Hancock
Marriage*Willard Clement Cannaday married Tressie M. Hancock circa 1917.4,8 
Divorce* Willard Clement Cannaday and Tressie M. Hancock were divorced before April 10, 1930 at Virginia.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Albert Asa Cannaday obituary in the Feb 23, 1934 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Laura T. Greer1,2

F, b. May, 1876
     Laura T. Greer was born in May, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Alfred Fleming Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on May 31, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of May 31, 1894,her married name was Poff.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 139, District 29, Little Creek, Franklin Co., VirginiaEnumerated with her daughter in the household of her father M. T. Greer1

Family

Alfred Fleming Poff b. March 3, 1873, d. April 13, 1906
Marriage*Laura T. Greer married Alfred Fleming Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on May 31, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

George Alvin Cannaday1,2,3,4

M, b. July 11, 1869, d. February 13, 1949
FatherDr. Asa H. Cannaday2,5 b. April 20, 1836, d. March 13, 1908
MotherDemaris Catherine Graham2,5 b. January 19, 1842, d. April 23, 1924
     George Alvin Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 11, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on October 4, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 George Alvin Cannaday died on February 13, 1949 at age 79.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 71, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 106, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 178, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 91, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 80, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer4
1930Farm overseer3
1940Farmer10

Family

Minnie Ella Poff b. August 21, 1875, d. April 10, 1956
Marriage*George Alvin Cannaday married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on October 4, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Albert Asa Cannaday obituary in the Feb 23, 1934 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.

Claudine Cecil Cannaday1,2

F, b. January 6, 1894, d. July 2, 1908
FatherGeorge Alvin Cannaday3 b. July 11, 1869, d. February 13, 1949
MotherMinnie Ella Poff3 b. August 21, 1875, d. April 10, 1956
     Claudine Cecil Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on January 6, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on July 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 14.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 71, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Irene Lena Cannaday1,2,3,4

F, b. September 15, 1896, d. March 27, 1985
FatherGeorge Alvin Cannaday1,2,5,4 b. July 11, 1869, d. February 13, 1949
MotherMinnie Ella Poff1,2,5,4 b. August 21, 1875, d. April 10, 1956
     Irene Lena Cannaday was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-62-1102.7 She was born on September 15, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1895.1,7,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Kefauver.2,8 She married Clifton Frank Kefauver circa 1916.2,8,6,4 Irene Lena Cannaday died on March 27, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 71, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 106, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 50, District 130, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 78, District 34, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 300, District 119-39, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Clifton Frank Kefauver b. March 17, 1894, d. August 12, 1978
Marriage*Irene Lena Cannaday married Clifton Frank Kefauver circa 1916.2,8,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.