Walter Thomas Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
FatherSamuel Conner Wilson2,3 b. May 4, 1858, d. February 6, 1942
MotherLydia Rosabelle Poff2,3 b. December 22, 1860, d. December 11, 1942
     Walter Thomas Wilson was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 15, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, daughter of James Arnold Hylton and Hannah B. Keith, on March 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Walter Thomas Wilson died on January 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 66, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 5, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Farmer6

Family

Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton b. October 8, 1884, d. March 14, 1963
Marriage*Walter Thomas Wilson married Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, daughter of James Arnold Hylton and Hannah B. Keith, on March 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susie Jane Wilson1,2

F, b. September 17, 1894, d. August 21, 1972
FatherSamuel Conner Wilson1,3,4,5 b. May 4, 1858, d. February 6, 1942
MotherLydia Rosabelle Poff1,3,4,5 b. December 22, 1860, d. December 11, 1942
     Susie Jane Wilson was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on September 17, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 She married Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox, son of Jacob Cox and Sarah Brown Mitchell, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 24, 1914,her married name was Cox. Susie Jane Wilson died on August 21, 1972 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 77.6,2 She WILLIS -- The funeral for Susie Jane Wilson Cox, 77, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Willis, widow of Plezzy G. Cox, was Wednesday, August 23, 1972, at 3 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Chapel, Floyd, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Bresh, Baltimore, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Hylton, Radford, Mrs. Sletta Morris, Roanoke; two brothers, Leb Wilson, Irvin Wilson, Roanoke. on August 31, 1972.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 66, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 7, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 137, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a widowed mother with 2 children in the household of her father5

Family

Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox b. November 7, 1892, d. November 3, 1918
Marriage*Susie Jane Wilson married Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox, son of Jacob Cox and Sarah Brown Mitchell, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Jane Wilson Cox obituary in the Aug 24, 1972 edition.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Jane Wilson Cox obituary in the Aug 31, 1972 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Clara Ludie Ratliff1

F, b. December 5, 1889, d. May 30, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-0616.2 Clara Ludie Ratliff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on December 5, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Irving Henry Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on March 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of March 22, 1911,her married name was Wilson. Clara Ludie Ratliff died on May 30, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 102.3,2 She Clara L. Wilson, age 102 of Roanoke, died Saturday at a local nursing home. She was the widow of Irvin Henry Wilson and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by three sons, Theron K. Wilson, Harry A. Wilson and Arthur B. Wilson. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce R. and Joyce C. Wilson, Roanoke; two sisters, Lena Webster and Jessie Padgett, both of Roanoke; two daughters-in-law, Thelma Wilson, Millicent Wilson, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1992 with Dr. V. T. Jordahl officiating. Entombment will be in Sherwood Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 1, 1992.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 568, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Irving Henry Wilson b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
Marriage*Clara Ludie Ratliff married Irving Henry Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on March 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara L. Wilson obituary in the Jun 1, 1992 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Richard Wilson obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur B. Wilson obituary in the Jun 29, 1990 edition.
  11. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.

Samuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris1,2,3

M, b. August 22, 1887, d. July 28, 1922
FatherJackson W. Harris1 b. June 6, 1847, d. August 20, 1923
MotherSarah Ann Barringer1 b. January 29, 1851, d. July 1, 1933
     Samuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris was buried at Slusher Cemetery (also known as Jackson Harris Cemetery), up a private road off Rt. 786, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 22, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He married Agnes Lula Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on February 17, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Samuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris died on July 28, 1922 at Radford, Virginia, at age 34.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 126, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 374, District 17, Radford, Virginia6

Occupation

1909Merchant1
1910General store retail merchant5
1920General store clerk6

Family

Agnes Lula Wilson b. February 17, 1891, d. May 2, 1936
Marriage*Samuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris married Agnes Lula Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on February 17, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S5007] Rucker Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/36054188/person/19841543259
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S766] Phyllis and Archie Sumner, Slusher Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Charles Ross "Charlie" Hollandsworth1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 14, 1891, d. February 26, 1956
     Charles Ross "Charlie" Hollandsworth was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on March 14, 1891 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card and gravestone have a birth date of Mar 14, 1892.2,3,4,5 He married Eliza Ella Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on April 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Charles Ross "Charlie" Hollandsworth died on February 26, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 316, District 17, Radford, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Radford, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 410, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia8

Occupation

1912Farmer1
1920Railroad shop machinist helper6
1930Steam railroad machinist7
1940Railroad machinist8

Family

Eliza Ella Wilson b. September 6, 1892, d. March 24, 1967
Marriage*Charles Ross "Charlie" Hollandsworth married Eliza Ella Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on April 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

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. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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&
  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.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S4714] West View Cemetery, Radford, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Essie Mary Cox1

F, b. April, 1895
FatherJacob Cox1 b. April 24, 1859, d. May 22, 1942
MotherSarah Brown Mitchell1 b. July 1, 1860, d. August 31, 1935
     Essie Mary Cox was born in April, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Pvt. Noah Daniel J. Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on April 25, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 25, 1920,her married name was Wilson.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 156, District 1, Radford, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 56, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia4

Family

Pvt. Noah Daniel J. Wilson b. February 13, 1896, d. April 9, 1924
Marriage*Essie Mary Cox married Pvt. Noah Daniel J. Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on April 25, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

Edward Clay Tate1,2

M, b. December 16, 1904, d. December, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-1429.3 Edward Clay Tate was born on December 16, 1904.3 He married Della Arbell Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, circa 1926.1,2,4 Edward Clay Tate died in December, 1979.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1930Bakery bread mixer2

Family

Della Arbell Wilson b. July 28, 1903, d. January 25, 1970
Marriage*Edward Clay Tate married Della Arbell Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, circa 1926.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wyatt Edward Tate obituary in the Jun 4, 2001 edition.

George William Hylton1,2,3,4

M, b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
FatherJames Arnold Hylton5,6,4 b. June 22, 1857, d. February 1, 1941
MotherHannah B. Keith5,6,4 b. August 15, 1859, d. October 19, 1918
     George William Hylton was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 He was born on December 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Most records have his birth year as 1880 but the Floyd Co. birth records and his WWII draft card have 1879.1,5,2,7,6,3,4 He married Essie Blanche Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on March 30, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 George William Hylton died on July 28, 1948 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.1,7,4

Census Records

1890Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 86, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 138, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 69, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 112, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farm operator12

Family

Essie Blanche Wilson b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
Marriage*George William Hylton married Essie Blanche Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on March 30, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  7. [S10578] Keith Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clora M. Hylton1

F, b. February 4, 1903, d. September 21, 1998
FatherGeorge William Hylton2,1,3 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson2,1,3 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Clora M. Hylton was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 223-62-7971.7 She was born on February 4, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,3,6 As of January 22, 1922,her married name was Harris.3 She married Isiah G. Harris on January 22, 1922.3 Clora M. Hylton died on September 21, 1998 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.7,4,6,8 She HARRIS, Clora Hylton, 95, of Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd, passed away Monday, September 21, 1998. Surviving are a special granddaughter and guardian, Rebecca Horton, Willis; one daughter, Dorothy Akers, Hillsville; two sons, Wilmer D. Harris, Bluefield, Va., Harlon Kemp Harris, San Angelo, Texas; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Richard W. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Keith Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home on September 23, 1998.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 86, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 138, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 70, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 135, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Isiah G. Harris b. March 14, 1897, d. April 16, 1940
Marriage*Clora M. Hylton married Isiah G. Harris on January 22, 1922.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Clora Hylton Harris obituary in the Sep 23, 1998 edition.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  6. [S10578] Keith Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Olen Edward Harris obituary in the Apr 13, 1997 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.

Pessie/Perrie Rhea Hylton1,2

F, b. December 7, 1913, d. October 5, 1984
FatherGeorge William Hylton1,2 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson1,2 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 215-26-2388.3 Pessie/Perrie Rhea Hylton was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.4 Her married name was Woods.4 She married George Ferman Woods.4 Pessie/Perrie Rhea Hylton was born on December 7, 1913 at Virginia.1,3 She died on October 5, 1984 at Maryland at age 70.3,4 She Woods, on October 5, 1984, Rhea, of Glen Bumie, MD formerly of Beltsville, MD, beloved wife of George Ferman Woods, Sr., devoted mother of George F. Jr., Randolph B., Trenton L., McClure R., Tyrone H., Sr., William V., and John T. Woods, Sr., also survived by three sisters, one brother, 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore avenue, Hyatsville, MD, Saturday, 7 to 9 P.M. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services at the Grace Brethern Church, 8400 Good Luck road, Lanham, MD, on Monday, October 8 at 1 P.M. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. on October 6, 1984.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 138, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 69, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

George Ferman Woods b. June 26, 1906, d. June, 1986
Marriage*Pessie/Perrie Rhea Hylton married George Ferman Woods.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Rhea Woods obituary in the Oct 6, 1984 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nora Edith Hylton1,2,3

F, b. June 23, 1917, d. December 3, 1986
FatherGeorge William Hylton4,1,2,3,5 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson4,1,2,3,5 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Nora Edith Hylton was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-12-3156.7 She was born on June 23, 1917 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,5 As of July 1, 1938,her married name was Woolwine.2 She married Jacob Junior "Jake" Woolwine on July 1, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 Nora Edith Hylton died on December 3, 1986 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 138, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 69, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 58, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Seamstress8

Family

Jacob Junior "Jake" Woolwine b. September 25, 1912, d. December 13, 1993
Marriage*Nora Edith Hylton married Jacob Junior "Jake" Woolwine on July 1, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Jacob J. Woolwine obituary in the Dec 15, 1993 edition.
  10. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the George Robert Woolwine obituary in the May 29, 1961 edition.

Donald Ray Hylton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 9, 1926, d. January 22, 1985
FatherGeorge William Hylton1,7,3,4 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson1,7,3,4 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Donald Ray Hylton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 226-28-1764.8 He was born on December 9, 1926 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4,5,9,6 He married Cornelia Adina Pratt on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Donald Ray Hylton died on January 22, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.4,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 112, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Cornelia Adina Pratt b. March 12, 1924, d. March 31, 1995
Marriage*Donald Ray Hylton married Cornelia Adina Pratt on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Donna Dee Hylton2
  • Phillip Roy Hylton2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Cornelia Adina Hylton obituary in the Apr 1, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Lydia Hannah Hylton1,2,3

F, b. July 14, 1906, d. July 13, 1979
FatherGeorge William Hylton1,2,3 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson1,2,3 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 219-42-3521.4 Her married name was Galotta.5 Lydia Hannah Hylton was buried at Perkins Chapel Cemetery, Prince George's Co., Maryland.6 She married Daniel Paul Galotta.5,6 Lydia Hannah Hylton was born on July 14, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 She married Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods on December 31, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 31, 1925,her married name was Woods. Lydia Hannah Hylton died on July 13, 1979 at Maryland at age 72.4,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 86, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 138, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 460, District 11, Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 314, District 17-44, Bowie, Prince George's Co., Maryland8

Family 1

Daniel Paul Galotta b. February 8, 1908, d. August 25, 1968
Marriage*Lydia Hannah Hylton married Daniel Paul Galotta.5,6 

Family 2

Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods b. June 9, 1904, d. November 27, 1951
Marriage*Lydia Hannah Hylton married Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods on December 31, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ava Lee Hylton obituary in the Apr 22, 1976 edition.
  6. [S10580] Perkins Chapel Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10581] Rausch Funeral Home, online rauschfuneralhomes.com, From the Samuel Frederick Woods, Jr. obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sylvia Almetta Hollandsworth1,2,3,4

F, b. April 29, 1916, d. December 22, 2001
FatherCharles Ross "Charlie" Hollandsworth1,2,3,5 b. March 14, 1891, d. February 26, 1956
MotherEliza Ella Wilson1,2,3,5 b. September 6, 1892, d. March 24, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 227-05-6053.3 Sylvia Almetta Hollandsworth was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.4,6 She was born on April 29, 1916 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 As of May 6, 1938,her married name was Hassell.5 She married Joseph Howard Hassell on May 6, 1938 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 Sylvia Almetta Hollandsworth and Joseph Howard Hassell were divorced on November 8, 1968 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.7 Sylvia Almetta Hollandsworth died on December 22, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,4,8,6 She ROANOKE, Va. - Sylvia Hassell passed away on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at the age of 85. A graveside service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in the Hollandsworth burial plot in Westview Cemetery, following the visitation. She retired 11 years ago as the Executive Housekeeper at St. Albans Hospital in Radford, Va. Prior to St. Albans, she had a long and successful career as a hotel manager. She managed the old George Wythe Hotel and the Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge in Wytheville, Va. and served as a director for the Virginia Hotel and Motel Association for a number of years after managing hotels in Whiteville, Wilson and New Bern. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Anita Hassell of Roanoke, Va; her granddaughter and her husband, Melanie and Frankie Scott; and great-grandson, Stephen Scott of Wytheville, Va; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Graham W. Darden of Greensboro; and one nephew, Graham W. Darden Jr. and his wife and children, Cheryll, Zachary and Claire Darden, all of Lewisville. Friends and family are invited to pay respects from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home at 1200 Grove Ave. in Radford. Donations may be made to Carilion St. Albans Hospital Auxillary, P.O. Box 3608, Radford, Va. 24143. on December 24, 2001.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 316, District 17, Radford, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Radford, Virginia2

Family

Joseph Howard Hassell b. January 7, 1916, d. June 30, 1982
Marriage*Sylvia Almetta Hollandsworth married Joseph Howard Hassell on May 6, 1938 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Sylvia Almetta Hollandsworth and Joseph Howard Hassell were divorced on November 8, 1968 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4714] West View Cemetery, Radford, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Sylvia Hassell obituary in the Dec 24, 2001 edition.
  7. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph H. Hassell obituary in the Aug 28, 2003 edition.

Ava Lee Hylton1,2,3,4

F, b. August 8, 1908, d. April 13, 1976
FatherGeorge William Hylton5,1,3 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson5,1,3 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Ava Lee Hylton was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-05-7577.7 She was born on August 8, 1908 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 8, 1907.6,7,4 She died on April 13, 1976 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 67.6,2,3,4 She FLOYD - Miss Ava Lee Hylton, age 67, died Tuesday, Apr. 13, 1976. She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Clora Harris, Willis, Mrs. Lydia Galotta, Bowie, Md., Mrs. Rhea Woods, Berwyn Heights, Md., Mrs. Nora Woolwine, Christiansburg, Mrs. Lorane Harris, Floyd; one brother, Donald Hylton, Prince George, Va; 13 nephews; 9 nieces. Funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Apr. 16, 1976, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ralph Spradling officiating. Burial followed in the Keith Cemetery, Willis. on April 22, 1976.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 86, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 138, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ava Lee Hylton obituary in the Apr 22, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S10578] Keith Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur Herman Hylton1,2

M, b. April 23, 1910, d. June 8, 1913
FatherGeorge William Hylton1,3 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson1,3 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Arthur Herman Hylton was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on April 23, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He died on June 8, 1913 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.1,3

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S10578] Keith Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton1,2

F, b. October 8, 1884, d. March 14, 1963
FatherJames Arnold Hylton1,3,2 b. June 22, 1857, d. February 1, 1941
MotherHannah B. Keith1,3,2 b. August 15, 1859, d. October 19, 1918
     Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on October 8, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2 She married Walter Thomas Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on March 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 11, 1908,her married name was Wilson. Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton died on March 14, 1963 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1890Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 5, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 212, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with her children in the household of her father3
1930Dwelling 64, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Roy7
1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Walter Thomas Wilson b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
Marriage*Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton married Walter Thomas Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on March 11, 1908 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Deliah Mae "Lila" Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
FatherWalter Thomas Wilson5,6 b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
MotherOrlena Belle/Bell Hylton5,7,8,6 b. October 8, 1884, d. March 14, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3417.2 Deliah Mae "Lila" Wilson was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,4,6 She was born on November 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Lilla's fathers name was left blank on her marriage certificate, probably because he died when she was very young. Her death certificate has a birth year of 1907.1,2,9,4,6 She married James Henry Keith Sr. on December 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4,10 As of December 17, 1927,her married name was Keith.1 Deliah Mae "Lila" Wilson died on March 5, 1976 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.9,3,4,6 She Mrs. Lila Wilson Keith, age 68, of Rt. 5, Bassett, died Friday morning, Mar. 5, 1976, in Martinsville Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Floyd County. Her husband was the late James Henry Keith, Sr. Mrs. Keith was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren at Floyd. Surviving are five sons, Ronnie R. Keith, Coy A. Keith, James Henry Keith, Jr., all of Bassett, Fred Q. Keith, Martinsville, Cecil F. Keith, Norfolk; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Bowles, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Mary Sue Moles, Willis. Funeral services were conducted at Topeco Church of the Brethren at Floyd. Burial was in the church cemetery. on March 11, 1976.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 5, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 212, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 9, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

James Henry Keith Sr. b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
Marriage*Deliah Mae "Lila" Wilson married James Henry Keith Sr. on December 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  4. [S3318] Topeco Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  10. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  13. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  15. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Coy Arlet Keith obituary in the Jul 25, 2011 edition.
  20. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Sue Keith Moles Terry obituary.
  22. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Ronnie Ray Keith obituary in the Aug 26, 1994 edition.
  23. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Fred Keith obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.

Roy Clyda Wilson1,2,3

M, b. February 19, 1910, d. December 14, 1969
FatherWalter Thomas Wilson4,5,3 b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
MotherOrlena Belle/Bell Hylton4,5,6,7,3 b. October 8, 1884, d. March 14, 1963
     Roy Clyda Wilson was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 His Social Security Number was 224-20-1692.9 He was born on February 19, 1910 at Virginia.8,9,3 He married Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman, daughter of Cornelius C. Harman and Minnie E. Weddle, on December 23, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,3 Roy Clyda Wilson died on December 14, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 5, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 212, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 64, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1932Farmer4

Family

Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman b. October 29, 1913, d. February 21, 2005
Marriage*Roy Clyda Wilson married Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman, daughter of Cornelius C. Harman and Minnie E. Weddle, on December 23, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weyman Wilson obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Canara Harman Wilson Hylton obituary in the Feb 23, 2005 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Walter Arnold Wilson1,2,3

M, b. May 30, 1911, d. July 5, 1967
FatherWalter Thomas Wilson4,2 b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
MotherOrlena Belle/Bell Hylton4,5,2 b. October 8, 1884, d. March 14, 1963
     Walter Arnold Wilson was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 His Social Security Number was 228-10-5654.7 He was born on May 30, 1911 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,7,2,3 He married Margaret Celeste Sweeney, daughter of Peter Edmund Sweeney and Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler, on April 6, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Walter was divorced when he married Margaret.4,8,6 Walter Arnold Wilson died on July 5, 1967 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 56.1,9,2,6 He Walter A. Wilson, 56, formerly of Floyd, died Wednesday in Fairfax. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Sweeney Wilson; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Echols, Manassas, Miss Arlene Wilson, Fairfax; four sons, Walter Wilson Jr., Peter Wilson, Paul Wilson, Fairfax, Sammy Wilson, Woodbridge; a brother, Roy Wilson, Fincastle; a sister, Mrs. James Keith, Willis. Burial in Strickler Cemetery. on July 7, 1967.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 9, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law James Keith10
1940Dwelling 86, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 68, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930County road laborer10
1936Mechanic4
1940Parkway construction laborer11
1950Carpenter12

Family

Margaret Celeste Sweeney b. January 24, 1913, d. June 11, 2010
Marriage*Walter Arnold Wilson married Margaret Celeste Sweeney, daughter of Peter Edmund Sweeney and Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler, on April 6, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Walter was divorced when he married Margaret.4,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Walter A. Wilson obituary in the Jul 7, 1967 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Celeste Sweeney Wilson Hargrove obituary in the Jun 12, 2010 edition.
  9. [S1231] Floyd County, Virginia Ancestors & Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=floyd-1&id=I6793
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter A. Wilson, Jr. obituary in the Dec 12, 2021 edition.
  15. [S167] Elizabeth Simpson, "Nancy Zellwood Sweeney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 3, 2003.

James Henry Keith Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 22, 1930, d. July 13, 2004
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.7,1,2,8,9,10,3,4,5 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson7,1,2,8,9,10,3,4,5 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     James Henry Keith Jr. was buried at Alderman Cemetery, atop a hill on Rt. 727 near intersection with Rt. 604, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,12 His Social Security Number was 229-32-2526.5 He was born on June 22, 1930 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,13 He married Mary Catherine Duncan on April 16, 1967 at Henry Co., Virginia.14,4 James Henry Keith Jr. died on July 13, 2004 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 74.2,5,15,6 He The funeral for James Henry Keith Jr., 74, of Bassett, who died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at his home, will be held Friday. Burial will follow in the Alderman family cemetery in Willis. Keith was born in Floyd on June 22, 1930, a son of James Henry Keith Sr. and Lila Wilson Keith, both deceased. His wife, Mary Catherine Keith, died on May 17, 2003. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Keith and Ronnie Keith. He retired from W.M. Bassett Furniture Co. Surviving are three brothers, Coy A. Keith of Bassett, Cecil Keith of Chesapeake and Fred Q. Keith of Martinsville; and two sisters, Dorothy Louise Bowles of Rocky Mount and Mary Sue Terry of Christiansburg. on July 15, 2004.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Mary Catherine Duncan b. August 27, 1944, d. May 17, 2003
Marriage*James Henry Keith Jr. married Mary Catherine Duncan on April 16, 1967 at Henry Co., Virginia.14,4 

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  3. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  11. [S1231] Floyd County, Virginia Ancestors & Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=floyd-1&id=I6793
  12. [S3355] Alderman Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Catherine Keith obituary in the May 19, 2003 edition.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Coy Arlet Keith1,2,3,4

M, b. November 18, 1934, d. July 20, 2011
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.5,6,7,8,9,10,1,3,4 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson5,6,7,8,9,10,1,3,4 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Coy Arlet Keith was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.11 His Social Security Number was 226-40-4300.12 He was born on November 18, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,13 He married Shirley Delois Brown on April 9, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,14 Coy Arlet Keith died on July 20, 2011 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 76.11,2,12,4 He The funeral for Coy Arlet Keith, 76, who died Wednesday, July 20 was conducted Saturday. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Keith and Lila Mae, Wilson Keith; and brothers, Russell, Junior and Ronnie Keith. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Keith; daughters, Teresa Foster of Figsboro, Sharon Hale of Spencer and Vicky Brooks of Bassett; sons, Coy Michael Keith and Jeff Keith, both of Bassett; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Fred Quinton Keith of Martinsville and Cecil Keith of Newport News; and sisters, Louise Bowles and Mary Sue Terry, both of Rocky Mount. on July 25, 2011.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Shirley Delois Brown b. March 31, 1935, d. April 4, 2015
Marriage*Coy Arlet Keith married Shirley Delois Brown on April 9, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,14 
Children
  • Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Keith14,4
  • Teresa Lois Keith14,4,3
  • Sharon Kay Keith14,4,3
  • Vicky Lynn Keith14,4,3
  • Coy Michael Keith14,4

Citations

  1. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Coy Arlet Keith obituary in the Jul 25, 2011 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  7. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  11. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Shirley Delois Brown Keith obituary in the Apr 7, 2015 edition.

Cecil Franklin Keith Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 31, 1936, d. January 28, 2023
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.5,6,7,8,9,1,2,4 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson5,6,7,8,9,1,2,4 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr., age 86 of Dublin passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born December 31, 1936 in Floyd, Virginia he was the son of the late James H. Keith & Lila Mae Wilson Keith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Stone Keith, daughter Susie Mae Cook, stepsons, Daniel M. Lee, John T. Pross, brothers and sisters, Russell T. Keith, James H. Keith, Jr., Ronnie Keith, Coy A. Keith, Fred Quinton Keith, Dorothy L. Bowles, Susie Mae Keith, Mary Sue Terry. Cecil was retired from the United States Navy, having served 22 years for his country. He is survived by his children, Robin L. Griffin, Dublin, Janice L. Dalton, Dublin, Patty A. Barnes, Dublin, Cecil F. Keith, Jr., Dublin, stepchildren, Vera F. (Steven) Groves, Chesapeake, VA, Paul P. Pross, Beckley, WV; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin.1 He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 31, 1936 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Catherine Nanny East on February 3, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. and Catherine Nanny East were divorced on June 23, 1976 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.10 Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. married Patsy Stone on November 2, 1976 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,11,2 Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. died on January 28, 2023 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 86.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Catherine Nanny East b. April 21, 1940, d. November 14, 2013
Marriage*Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. married Catherine Nanny East on February 3, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. and Catherine Nanny East were divorced on June 23, 1976 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

Patsy Stone b. June 16, 1937, d. July 3, 2009
Marriage*Cecil Franklin Keith Sr. married Patsy Stone on November 2, 1976 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,11,2 

Citations

  1. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  7. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Patsy Stone Keith obituary in the Jul 8, 2009 edition.
  12. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Robin Louise Keith obituary.
  13. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Susie Mae Cook obituary in the May 16, 2004 edition.

Ronnie Ray Keith1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 10, 1942, d. August 22, 1994
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.9,10,11,12,13,1,3,4,5,7 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson9,10,11,12,13,1,3,4,5,7 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Ronnie Ray Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,2,5,7 His Social Security Number was 224-56-1637.4 He was born on May 10, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; All records, except his birth record, have a birth date of May 13, 1942.14,2,3,4,5,8 He married Ina Elizabeth Foley on October 7, 1981 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 Ronnie Ray Keith and Ina Elizabeth Foley were divorced on October 7, 1982 at Martinsville, Virginia.6 Ronnie Ray Keith married Gracie May Kidd on August 17, 1991 at Bland Co., Virginia.3 Ronnie Ray Keith died on August 22, 1994 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 52.2,4,5,7,15 He The funeral for Ronnie Ray Keith, 51, of Collinsville, who died Monday, Aug. 22 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County, was conducted Wednesday, Aug. 24. A graveside service will be conducted at Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd County. A native of Floyd County, he was born May 13, 1942, son of the late James Henry Keith Sr. and Lila Mae Wilson Keith. His wife, Gracie Keith, died Aug. 17. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Thomas Keith. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Brenda Stone of Eden. N.C; two stepsons, Steve Stone and Mike Stone, both of Eden; two sisters, Dorothy (Louise) Bowles of Rocky Mount and Mary Sue Terry of Floyd; and four brothers, James Henry Keith Jr. and Fred Quinton Keith, both of Martinsville, Coy Arlet Keith of Stanleytown and Cecil Franklin Keith of Chesapeake. on August 26, 1994.5

Family 1

Ina Elizabeth Foley b. August 5, 1921, d. January 15, 1983
Marriage*He married Ina Elizabeth Foley on October 7, 1981 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ronnie Ray Keith and Ina Elizabeth Foley were divorced on October 7, 1982 at Martinsville, Virginia.6 

Family 2

Gracie May Kidd b. June 18, 1935, d. August 17, 1994
Marriage*Ronnie Ray Keith married Gracie May Kidd on August 17, 1991 at Bland Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  2. [S3318] Topeco Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Ronnie Ray Keith obituary in the Aug 26, 1994 edition.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  11. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  13. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  14. [S1231] Floyd County, Virginia Ancestors & Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=floyd-1&id=I6793
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Fred Quention Keith1,2

M, b. January 28, 1946, d. February 1, 2018
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.3,4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson3,4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Fred Quention Keith was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.9 He was born on January 28, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,9 He married Sharon Lavon Hall on April 19, 1969 at Stanleytown, Henry Co., Virginia.1 Fred Quention Keith and Sharon Lavon Hall were divorced on August 29, 1972 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 Fred Quention Keith married Harriett Marie Mills on September 3, 1972 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9,11,1 Fred Quention Keith died on February 1, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.9 He Fred Keith, 72, of Martinsville, Va., A went to be with his Lord. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born January 28, 1946 in Floyd, VA to the late James Keith and the late Lila Wilson Keith. Fred proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army. Fred is survived by his wife, Harrett Mills Keith of Danville; a son, Brian Keith and wife Amanda of Danville; a sister, Mary Sue Terry; a brother, Cecil Keith, two step-grandchildren, Brandy and Brittney; and numerous nieces, nephews; and special friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister; and four brothers. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. Military rites will be rendered by the Army. on February 4, 2018.9

Family 1

Sharon Lavon Hall
Marriage*He married Sharon Lavon Hall on April 19, 1969 at Stanleytown, Henry Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Fred Quention Keith and Sharon Lavon Hall were divorced on August 29, 1972 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Harriett Marie Mills b. September 26, 1949, d. April 30, 2023
Marriage*Fred Quention Keith married Harriett Marie Mills on September 3, 1972 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9,11,1 
Child
  • James Brian Keith9,11

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  5. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  7. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  8. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  9. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Fred Keith obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Harriett Mills Keith obituary.

Dorothy Louise Keith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. July 15, 1928, d. September 6, 2011
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.8,9,1,2,3,10,11,4,5 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson8,9,1,2,3,10,11,4,5 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7856.12 Dorothy Louise Keith was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 15, 1928 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,12,6 As of January 27, 1948,her married name was Lankford.5 She married James Clinton Lankford on January 27, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.5 As of March 20, 1958,her married name was Bowles.13 Dorothy Louise Keith married Belvie Timothy Lee Bowles on March 20, 1958 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3,13 Dorothy Louise Keith died on September 6, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3,12,7 She Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles, 83, of Rocky Mount, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was born on July 15, 1928, in Floyd County, a daughter of the late James and Lila Wilson Keith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Junior, Russell, Ronnie, Coy Arlet Keith. Dorothy was retired from DuPont with 37 years of service and was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Belvie Bowles; brothers, Cecil Keith, of Newport News, and Fred Quinton Keith, of Martinsville; sister, Mary Sue Terry, of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on September 8, 2011.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

James Clinton Lankford b. February 3, 1919, d. March 4, 1995
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Keith married James Clinton Lankford on January 27, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Belvie Timothy Lee Bowles b. April 6, 1927, d. May 30, 2013
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Keith married Belvie Timothy Lee Bowles on March 20, 1958 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3,13 

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  4. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S9369] Unknown compiler, South Carolina, Chesterfield County, Original Marriage licenses, 1911-1951.

Mary Sue Keith1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. May 20, 1939, d. January 7, 2022
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.1,2,9,3,4,5,10,6,11,8 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson1,2,9,3,4,5,10,6,11,8 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Mary Sue Keith Mary Sue Keith Moles Terry, May 20, 1939 - January 07, 2022. Mary Sue Keith Moles Terry, 82, of Rocky Mount, Va. and formerly of Floyd, Va. passed away Friday, January 07, 2022, at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her father, James Henry Keith, Jr; mother, Lilah Wilson Keith; a daughter, Cynthia Moles Dalton; and Son-in-Law Kenneth Dalton. She is survived by her husband Gary Edward Terry; Son Darrell Keith Moles; and Grandchild Zachary Dalton. Funeral services for Mary will be held at New Bell Spur Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.6 She was buried at New Bell Spur Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 3371 Terrys Mill Road, Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.6 She was born on May 20, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,7 She married James Carmel Moles on July 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of July 21, 1962,her married name was Moles. As of April 8, 1989,her married name was Terry.2 Mary Sue Keith married Gary Edward Terry on April 8, 1989 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Mary Sue Keith died on January 7, 2022 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

James Carmel Moles b. April 26, 1920, d. January 2, 1984
Marriage*Mary Sue Keith married James Carmel Moles on July 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Gary Edward Terry b. June 28, 1958, d. June 11, 2025
Marriage*Mary Sue Keith married Gary Edward Terry on April 8, 1989 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lila Wilson Keith obituary in the Mar 11, 1976 edition.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Sue Keith Moles Terry obituary.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Henry Keith, Sr. obituary in the Apr 10, 1975 edition.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S3700] Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, online http://www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com, From the Cindy Moles Dalton obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Russell Thomas Keith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 8, 1932, d. July 31, 1972
FatherJames Henry Keith Sr.1,3,8,9,10,5,11 b. November 2, 1901, d. April 5, 1975
MotherDeliah Mae "Lila" Wilson1,3,8,9,10,5,11 b. November 11, 1908, d. March 5, 1976
     Russell Thomas Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-32-4485.13 He was born on October 8, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,4,5,6,13,7 He married Shelby Jean Cassell, daughter of Charles Joseph Cassell and Irene Elsie Lampey, on April 6, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Russell Thomas Keith died on July 31, 1972 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 39.12,3,4,5,6 He BASSETT - Russell Thomas Keith, 39, died Monday, July 31, 1972, while at work. He was an empoyee of Bassett Table Co. Surviving are four daughters, Miss Carol Keith, Miss Christian Keith, Miss Mary Keith, Miss Linda Keith; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Keith Sr., Bassett; five brothers, James Keith, Jr., Ronnie Keith, Bassett, Coy Keith, Stanleytown, Cecil Keith, Norfolk, Fred Keith, Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bowles, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Mary Moles, Willis. The funeral was at Topeco Chuch of the Brethren, Willis, with burial in the church cemetery. on August 10, 1972.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1957Furniture factory worker1

Family

Shelby Jean Cassell
Marriage*Russell Thomas Keith married Shelby Jean Cassell, daughter of Charles Joseph Cassell and Irene Elsie Lampey, on April 6, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Christian Keith14,3
  • Mary Jean Keith14,3
  • Carol Elaine Keith2,3,15
  • Linda Mae Keith14,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 04-51.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Russell Thomas Keith obituary in the Aug 10, 1972 edition.
  4. [S3318] Topeco Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Henry Keith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman1

F, b. October 29, 1913, d. February 21, 2005
FatherCornelius C. Harman2 b. February 4, 1890, d. May 26, 1958
MotherMinnie E. Weddle2 b. April 9, 1890, d. February 6, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1035.3 Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 29, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,3 She married Roy Clyda Wilson, son of Walter Thomas Wilson and Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, on December 23, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 As of December 23, 1932,her married name was Wilson. As of October 20, 1972,her married name was Hylton.6 Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman married Carmon Fayette Hylton on October 20, 1972 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,6 Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman died on February 21, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.1,3 She Canara Harman Wilson Hylton, 91, of Troutville, Virginia and formerly of Floyd, died February 21, 2005 at a local nursing home. She was predeceased by her first husband of 34 years, Roy C. Wilson; and by her second husband of 29 years, Carmon F. Hylton; her son, Weyman F. Wilson; a grandson, Roy Chester Wilson; and a brother, Leston Harman. She is survived by her inclusive family, daughters and sons-in-law, Janet W. and Douglas Gibson, Peggy W. and David Dillow, Troutville, Va., Jean Hand Dan Tuttle, Floyd, Va., Dean H. and Ken VandenBerghe, Taylors, S.C; daughter-in-law, Charlotte S. Wilson, Cloverdale, Va; sister and brother-in-law, Freeda H. and William Akers, Halifax, Va; sisters-in-law, Margaret S. Wilson, Floyd, Va., Edith H. Layman, Willis, Va; grandchildren, Fonda W. and husband, David Wilson, Dale Wilson, Bryan and wife, Marquita Gibson, Mark and wife, Karen Gibson, Todd Dillow, David and wife, Hilary Dillow, Daniel Dillow, Chris and wife, Denise VandenBerghe, Ann VandenBerghe; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2005 at the Topeco Cemetery, Floyd, with Pastor J. Weldon Myers officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. Those wishing to honor Canara, please consider memorial donations to the Topeca Church of the Brethren, 3460 Floyd Highway S., Floyd, Va. 24091 or the Troutville Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 156, Troutville, Va. 24175. on February 23, 2005.1

Family 1

Roy Clyda Wilson b. February 19, 1910, d. December 14, 1969
Marriage*She married Roy Clyda Wilson, son of Walter Thomas Wilson and Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, on December 23, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 
Children

Family 2

Carmon Fayette Hylton b. July 9, 1915, d. December 20, 2001
Marriage*Canara Clyde "Canary" Harman married Carmon Fayette Hylton on October 20, 1972 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Canara Harman Wilson Hylton obituary in the Feb 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weyman Wilson obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.