Willard Paul Brumfield1,2

M, b. May 13, 1930, d. June 24, 1930
FatherCourtland Marion "Corbin" Brumfield1,2 b. August 30, 1901, d. October 30, 1966
MotherGrace Mae "Gracie" Mullens1,2 b. April 29, 1907, d. April 18, 1979
     Willard Paul Brumfield was born on May 13, 1930 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He died on June 24, 1930 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S913] Chara Rowland-Mize, "Brumfield Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 25, 2005.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willard Paul Brumfield death certificate.

Treber Wonda Green1,2,3

M, b. May 28, 1927, d. October 3, 2004
     Treber Wonda Green was buried at Rosebank Cemetery, Calvert, Cecil Co., Maryland.3 His Social Security Number was 233-40-5260.4 He was born on May 28, 1927 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,2 He married Juanita June Brumfield, daughter of Courtland Marion "Corbin" Brumfield and Grace Mae "Gracie" Mullens, on December 28, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,5 Treber Wonda Green died on October 3, 2004 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 77.1,4,2 He Treber Wonda Green, 77, of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, October 3, 2004 at home. Born in Bud, WV, on May 28, 1927, he was the son of the late Richard Lee and Martha Sophrona (Stanley) Green. on October 5, 2004.2

Family

Juanita June Brumfield
Marriage*He married Juanita June Brumfield, daughter of Courtland Marion "Corbin" Brumfield and Grace Mae "Gracie" Mullens, on December 28, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children
  • Roger Lee Green1
  • Marion Preston Green1
  • Leland Dale Green1 b. January 30, 1953, d. February 24, 1953
  • Deborah Allene Green1
  • Jeffrey Allen Green1
  • Deanna Fay Green1
  • Wonda Kay Green1

Citations

  1. [S913] Chara Rowland-Mize, "Brumfield Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 25, 2005.
  2. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Treber Wonda Green obituary in the Oct 5, 2004 edition.
  3. [S7422] Rosebank Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Green-Brumfield marriage certificate.

Leland Dale Green1,2

M, b. January 30, 1953, d. February 24, 1953
FatherTreber Wonda Green1 b. May 28, 1927, d. October 3, 2004
MotherJuanita June Brumfield1
     Leland Dale Green was buried at Bud Mountain Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on January 30, 1953 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 He died on February 24, 1953 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S913] Chara Rowland-Mize, "Brumfield Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 25, 2005.
  2. [S7423] Bud Mountain Cemetery, Wyoming Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.

Catherine Poff1,2,3

F, b. circa 1832
FatherAnthony Poff2,3 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson2,3 b. circa 1808
     Catherine Poff was born circa 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married William T. Stump on August 23, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 23, 1853,her married name was Stump. Catherine Poff married John Henry Collins, son of Thomas Collins and Elizabeth Boothe, on July 23, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of July 23, 1867,her married name was Collins.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 119, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 17, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 110, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family 1

William T. Stump b. circa 1829
Marriage*Catherine Poff married William T. Stump on August 23, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

John Henry Collins b. February, 1846
Marriage*Catherine Poff married John Henry Collins, son of Thomas Collins and Elizabeth Boothe, on July 23, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  13. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the Eliza Jane Holt death certificate.
  14. [S71] Stump - Gathering Leaves from my Tree, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Garden/4518/
  15. [S72] Jim Stump, "Stump, Lovell, Lightner, Ratcliff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 3, 2003.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Poff1,2

F, b. circa 1839, d. January 24, 1894
FatherAnthony Poff3,4,2 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson3,4,2 b. circa 1808
     Mary Jane Poff was born circa 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married William Burwell Thomas Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, before 1868.1,6 Mary Jane Poff died on January 24, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of dropsey.7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 454, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 274, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 304, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

William Burwell Thomas Poff b. August 14, 1838, d. March 28, 1907
Marriage*Mary Jane Poff married William Burwell Thomas Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, before 1868.1,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [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

Julia A. Poff1,2,3

F, b. circa 1837
FatherAnthony Poff1,2,3 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson1,2,3 b. circa 1808
     Julia A. Poff was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 454, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 279, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with her son Thomas in the household of her brother-in-law James P. Poff4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Emeline Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May, 1838
FatherAnthony Poff3,4 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson3,4 b. circa 1808
     Emeline Poff was born in May, 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 454, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 173, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Joshua5
1880Dwelling 304, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law William B. Poff1
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 156, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2

Family

William Hayden "Hade" Craghead b. December 20, 1853, d. December 21, 1903
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eliza L. Poff1,2,3

F, b. May 5, 1847, d. January 12, 1906
FatherAnthony Poff1,3,4 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson1,3,4 b. circa 1808
     Eliza L. Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on May 5, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7 She married James Patterson Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on October 15, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Eliza L. Poff died on January 12, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.8

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 454, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 279, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1880Dwelling 402, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 221, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

James Patterson Poff b. March 11, 1843, d. March 1, 1914
Marriage*Eliza L. Poff married James Patterson Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on October 15, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  8. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  13. [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
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Octavia L. Eanes1,2

F, b. May, 1877, d. October 4, 1891
FatherCharles Scott Eanes1,2,3 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff1,2,3 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     Octavia L. Eanes was buried at Eanes Family Cemetery (also known as Lick Ridge Graveyard), 2241 Lick Ridge Road, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born in May, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on October 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 14; Died of diptheria.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 331, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  2. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1502] Genevieve Starkey & Judy Blackwell, "Eanes Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 2, 2007.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

William Anthony Lemuel Poff1,2

M, b. March 15, 1858, d. March 22, 1937
FatherPeter H. Poff1,3,4,5,6 b. circa 1829, d. circa 1878
MotherSarah A. E. Ridgeway1,3,4,5,7,8,6 b. March, 1835, d. January 4, 1910
     William Anthony Lemuel Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2 He was born on March 15, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,6,2 He married Rebecca Ann Weaver, daughter of John Weaver and Mary Ann Gray, on January 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Anthony Lemuel Poff married Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on July 31, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,10,11 William Anthony Lemuel Poff married Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on February 16, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,6 William Anthony Lemuel Poff died on March 22, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.9,6,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 396, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 277, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 319, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 137, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 375, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 428, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 209, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer13
1920Farmer14

Family 1

Rebecca Ann Weaver b. October 18, 1858, d. September 17, 1882
Marriage*William Anthony Lemuel Poff married Rebecca Ann Weaver, daughter of John Weaver and Mary Ann Gray, on January 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Family 2

Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer b. January 16, 1866, d. April 5, 1885
Marriage*William Anthony Lemuel Poff married Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on July 31, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,10,11 
Child

Family 3

Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer b. July 30, 1870, d. July 14, 1957
Marriage*William Anthony Lemuel Poff married Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on February 16, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  11. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [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
  17. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  18. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  19. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  20. [S14234] Times Herald, From the Blount-Poff marriage announcement in the Jan 1, 1922 edition.
  21. [S2755] Botetourt Co. VA Archives - Mill Creek Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/botetourt/cemeteries/
  22. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  23. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank R. Poff obituary in the Sep 21, 1936 edition.

Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff1

F, b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
FatherPeter H. Poff1,2,3 b. circa 1829, d. circa 1878
MotherSarah A. E. Ridgeway1,2,3 b. March, 1835, d. January 4, 1910
     Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on June 13, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married William Floyd Stump, son of William T. Stump and Catherine Poff, on July 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of July 21, 1879,her married name was Stump. Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff died on May 20, 1939 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,5,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 277, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 318, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 146, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 37, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 110, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 128, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

William Floyd Stump b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
Marriage*Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff married William Floyd Stump, son of William T. Stump and Catherine Poff, on July 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  13. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Rosabell Ann "Rosa" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. June 13, 1865, d. April 19, 1937
FatherPeter H. Poff1,5,6,3,4 b. circa 1829, d. circa 1878
MotherSarah A. E. Ridgeway1,5,7,6,3,4 b. March, 1835, d. January 4, 1910
     Rosabell Ann "Rosa" Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 She was born on June 13, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Wilson Cemetery listing has a birth date of Jun 10, 1866 and the death certificate has Jun 10, 1865.9,6,3,4 She married John Matthew Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of November 18, 1880,her married name was Eanes. Rosabell Ann "Rosa" Poff died on April 19, 1937 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.8,9,2,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 277, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 319, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 129, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 144, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 35, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 29, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

John Matthew Eanes b. May 22, 1860, d. March 25, 1942
Marriage*Rosabell Ann "Rosa" Poff married John Matthew Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

James Nathan Poff1,2,3

M, b. January 4, 1870, d. June 2, 1951
FatherPeter H. Poff1,2,4,3 b. circa 1829, d. circa 1878
MotherSarah A. E. Ridgeway1,2,5,4,3 b. March, 1835, d. January 4, 1910
     James Nathan Poff was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, 8th Street, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Virginia.3 He was born on January 4, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 30, 1870.1,4,3 He married Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack, daughter of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on March 6, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3 James Nathan Poff died on June 2, 1951 at Blendon, Nottoway Co., Virginia, at age 81.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 277, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 319, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 198, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 264, District 93, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 58, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 182, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 19, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Merchant8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack b. May 21, 1873, d. April 19, 1926
Marriage*James Nathan Poff married Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack, daughter of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on March 6, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  14. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Robert Hosea Poff1,2

M, b. June, 1872, d. before April 15, 1910
FatherPeter H. Poff1 b. circa 1829, d. circa 1878
MotherSarah A. E. Ridgeway2,1 b. March, 1835, d. January 4, 1910
     Robert Hosea Poff was born in June, 1872 at Virginia.3 He married Nellie Vergie King, daughter of John Burwell King and Elizabeth Epperly, on February 21, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 Robert Hosea Poff died before April 15, 1910; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 census.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 319, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 262, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farmer3

Family

Nellie Vergie King b. January 1, 1876, d. May 18, 1941
Marriage*Robert Hosea Poff married Nellie Vergie King, daughter of John Burwell King and Elizabeth Epperly, on February 21, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nellie Vergie Poff death certificate.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  8. [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
  9. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roxie Gertrude Bradford obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-James marriage record.

William Edward Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. 1880, d. February 15, 1946
FatherCharles Scott Eanes1,5,6,4 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff1,5,6,7,4 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     William Edward Eanes was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 He was born in 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of May 14, 1879.8,1,2 He married Ramona N. "Monie" Martin, daughter of Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin and Hannah Bishop, on August 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10 William Edward Eanes married Ida P. Akers, daughter of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on December 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Edward Eanes died on February 15, 1946 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 331, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 288, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 147, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 86, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 125, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1900Farm laborer6
1910Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family 1

Ramona N. "Monie" Martin b. June 5, 1881, d. July 24, 1918
Marriage*William Edward Eanes married Ramona N. "Monie" Martin, daughter of Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin and Hannah Bishop, on August 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10 
Children

Family 2

Ida P. Akers b. September 23, 1890, d. June 1, 1960
Marriage*William Edward Eanes married Ida P. Akers, daughter of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on December 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. January 16, 1866, d. April 5, 1885
FatherJohn Burwell Wimmer4,1,5,3,6 b. August 14, 1836, d. June 24, 1883
MotherPhoebe C. Wimmer1,5,3 b. April 21, 1837, d. June 23, 1923
     Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on January 16, 1866 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 She married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on July 31, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,6 As of July 31, 1884,her married name was Poff. Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer died on April 5, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 19; Her gravestone has a death date of May 30, 1885.2,6,8

Census Records

1870Dwelling 233, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 133, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

William Anthony Lemuel Poff b. March 15, 1858, d. March 22, 1937
Marriage*Naomi E. "Nannie" "Nancy" Wimmer married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on July 31, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project, From his mother's death record.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer1,2

F, b. July 30, 1870, d. July 14, 1957
FatherJohn Burwell Wimmer1,2 b. August 14, 1836, d. June 24, 1883
MotherPhoebe C. Wimmer1,2 b. April 21, 1837, d. June 23, 1923
     Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on July 30, 1870 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1869.3,2,5 She married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on February 16, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 As of February 16, 1886,her married name was Poff. Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer died on July 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.3,2,4,5 She Mrs. Della C. Poff, 87, widow of W. A. Poff, died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. G. Blount, of 2101 Avenel Ave., SW. Surviving besides Mrs. Blount are a stepson, W. B. Poff of Roanoke, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Smith of Pilot. The funeral will be conducted at the Huffville church in Floyd County. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be L. B. Wimmer, E. P. Wimmer. S. G. Wimmer, John Wimmer, W. R. Angle and Frank Spangler. on July 15, 1957.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 133, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 137, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 375, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 428, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 209, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 27, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 86, District 120-149, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

William Anthony Lemuel Poff b. March 15, 1858, d. March 22, 1937
Marriage*Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on February 16, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della C. Poff obituary in the Jul 15, 1957 edition.
  5. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [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
  15. [S2755] Botetourt Co. VA Archives - Mill Creek Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/botetourt/cemeteries/
  16. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  17. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank R. Poff obituary in the Sep 21, 1936 edition.

Elva Della Hall1

F, b. May 6, 1911, d. April 25, 1991
FatherMarion Thomas "M. T." Hall1,2,3,4,5 b. September 3, 1866, d. December 4, 1952
MotherNancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff1,2,3,4 b. February 6, 1868, d. September 1, 1943
     Elva Della Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2065.9 She was born on May 6, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,6,7 She married Elbert William White on August 7, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 As of August 7, 1954,her married name was White. Elva Della Hall died on April 25, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.9,6,7,8 She TERRY'S FORK -- Elva Hall White, age 79, died Thursday, April 25, 1991 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are: one step-daughter, Helen Wood, Pilot; one brother, Norris M. Hall, Check; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Elbert L. Naff and Rev. L. V. DeHart officiating. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on May 2, 1991.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 53, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 88, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 22, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 138, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Overall factory worker4

Family

Elbert William White b. September 12, 1900, d. May 11, 1975
Marriage*Elva Della Hall married Elbert William White on August 7, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elva Hall White obituary in the May 2, 1991 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Blanche Millicent Board1,2,3

F, b. October 15, 1893, d. August 1, 1970
FatherHoratio R. "Rush" Board1,4 b. December 1, 1874, d. June 10, 1961
MotherNancy Gardenia "Denie" Blackwell1,4 b. May 10, 1872, d. April 8, 1929
     Her Social Security Number was 231-58-7955.5 Blanche Millicent Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She and William Herman Light were divorced.8 Blanche Millicent Board was born on October 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married William Herman Light, son of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on July 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of July 20, 1914,her married name was Light. Blanche Millicent Board died on August 1, 1970 at age 76.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 165, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 9, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

William Herman Light b. March 20, 1890, d. April 18, 1979
Divorce*Blanche Millicent Board and William Herman Light were divorced.8 
Marriage* Blanche Millicent Board married William Herman Light, son of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on July 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Attaway Board obituary in the May 23, 2007 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Wade Light obituary in the Dec 15, 2003 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Light French obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eva Gladys Light1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 25, 1915, d. February 20, 2005
FatherWilliam Herman Light1,2,3,4,5 b. March 20, 1890, d. April 18, 1979
MotherBlanche Millicent Board1,2,3,4,5 b. October 15, 1893, d. August 1, 1970
     Eva Gladys Light was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on June 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 As of May 23, 1942,her married name was French.5 She married Woodrow Allen French on May 23, 1942 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2,6,7,5 Eva Gladys Light died on February 20, 2005 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 89.2,6 She Eva Light French, 89 of Narrows passed away Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek. Born June 25, 1915 in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late William Herman and Blanche Board Light. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Allen French, a brother and sister-in-law, Roscoe Wade Light and Myra Robertson Light, and a niece, Rosetta S. Light. She is survived by two nephews, Leon and Cindy Light, and Richard Light, all of Narrows; one great-niece, Susan and Ronnie Bland of Christiansburg; one great-nephew, Jonathan M. Light of Narrows; one sister-in-law, Verna A. Light of Narrows; two stepnieces, Flois B. and Jim Evans of Pearisburg, and Melva B. and Fred Wendehack of Locust Grove, Virginia; special cousins, Nancy and Don Mottesheard of Charlotte, North Carolina; aunts Edith and Jettie Board of Floyd, and Bessie Board of Check, Virginia; and special friends Freta and Arnold Pennington of Rich Creek, Roger and Virginia Martin, Roger Allen and Frances Martin, and Pete and Nancy McGhee, all of Narrows. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Layne Board officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com. on February 21, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 165, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia4

Family

Woodrow Allen French b. April 19, 1916, d. September 3, 1999
Marriage*Eva Gladys Light married Woodrow Allen French on May 23, 1942 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2,6,7,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Wade Light obituary in the Dec 15, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Light French obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3284] Fairview Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Allen French obituary in the Sep 4, 1999 edition.