Albert Mayer Rothschild1,2,3

M, b. December 3, 1898, d. January 14, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 289-10-2255.4 Albert Mayer Rothschild was born on December 3, 1898 at Richmond, Virginia.2,4,5,3 He married Severna Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on September 2, 1922 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; Unbeknownst to anyone but very close family members, Albert and Severna were actually secretly married a year earlier in Chicago.6,7 Albert Mayer Rothschild married Severna Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on September 2, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 Albert Mayer Rothschild died on January 14, 1979 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 80.4,6,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 3491, District 7-15, Arlington, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 242, District 7-36, Arlington, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Wholesale paper salesman9
1950Wholesale supply owner10

Family

Severna Schaffer b. March 5, 1901, d. January 3, 2000
MarriageAlbert Mayer Rothschild married Severna Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on September 2, 1922 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; Unbeknownst to anyone but very close family members, Albert and Severna were actually secretly married a year earlier in Chicago.6,7 
Marriage* Albert Mayer Rothschild married Severna Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on September 2, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."
  7. [S11164] Unknown compiler, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Indexes, 1912-1942.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Rothschild-Schaffer wedding announcement in the Sep 2, 1923 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 3, 1930, d. April 28, 1960
FatherHubert Lee Lawrence7,3,8,9,10,4,5 b. April 4, 1895, d. April 19, 1970
MotherBernie Link7,3,8,9,10,4,5 b. August 1, 1899, d. February 14, 1981
     Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA CPL HQ Btry 501 AAA Gunry Btn."1,2,5,6 He was born on July 3, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5,6,11 He married Sylvia Ann Wickline on March 2, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence died on April 28, 1960 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 29.1,2,5,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 68, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Sylvia Ann Wickline b. June 12, 1930, d. February 4, 1999
Marriage*Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence married Sylvia Ann Wickline on March 2, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blondine Lawrence Clower obituary in the Oct 18, 1999 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Annabel Conner obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle Lawrence Janney obituary in the Sep 26, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Ray Lawrence obituary in the Sep 14, 2016 edition.

Sylvia Ann Wickline1,2,3

F, b. June 12, 1930, d. February 4, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1579.4 Sylvia Ann Wickline DALTON, Sylvia Wickline, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 4, 1999 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Norman Dalton; four sons, David, Eddie and Steve Lawrence, all of Christiansburg, Robert Bandy, of Pulaski; a step-daughter, Judy Kress, of Pulaski; one sister, Marine Smith, of Shawsville; six grandchildren, Amy L. Owens, of Roanoke, David A. Lawrence, of Radford, Kathy A. Wright, of Georgia, Steven Lawrence, Jr., Thomas R. Lawrence and Ray L. Lawrence, all of Elliston; three step-grandchildren, Leslie Slusser, of North Carolina, Angie Nester, of South Carolina, and Sonja Slusher; four step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Jerry Gibson. Interment will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery.5 She was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.5 Her married name was Dalton.5 She married Norman Dalton.5 Sylvia Ann Wickline was born on June 12, 1930 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 She married Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence, son of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on March 2, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 2, 1951,her married name was Lawrence.2 Sylvia Ann Wickline died on February 4, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.5,4

Family 1

Norman Dalton
Marriage*She married Norman Dalton.5 

Family 2

Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence b. July 3, 1930, d. April 28, 1960
Marriage*Sylvia Ann Wickline married Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence, son of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on March 2, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sylvia Wickline Dalton obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Ray Lawrence obituary in the Sep 14, 2016 edition.

David Ray Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 29, 1954, d. September 11, 2016
FatherCpl. Harry Ray Lawrence1,2,3 b. July 3, 1930, d. April 28, 1960
MotherSylvia Ann Wickline1,6,2,3 b. June 12, 1930, d. February 4, 1999
     David Ray Lawrence David Ray Lawrence, age 62, of Pleasant Garden, NC., formerly of Christiansburg died, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his home. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on January 29, 1954 to the late Harry and Sylvia Wickline Lawrence. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Lawrence. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Wayne Owens, son and daughter-in-law, David Andrew and Robyn Lawrence, grandchild, Caleb Lawrence, brothers, Steve Lawrence, Robert Bandy, special companions, Blessing and Erma Lawrence, special friends, Darrell and Steve. Interment will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, WV.2 He was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2 He was born on January 29, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Erma Irene Hinkley on August 13, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 David Ray Lawrence and Erma Irene Hinkley were divorced on January 23, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 David Ray Lawrence died on September 11, 2016 at Pleasant Garden, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 62.2,4

Family

Erma Irene Hinkley
Marriage*He married Erma Irene Hinkley on August 13, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* David Ray Lawrence and Erma Irene Hinkley were divorced on January 23, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Amy Kay Lawrence1,2
  • David Andrew Lawrence1,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Ray Lawrence obituary in the Sep 14, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3417] Peterstown Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sylvia Wickline Dalton obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Eddie Joe Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 1, 1956, d. October 13, 2003
FatherCpl. Harry Ray Lawrence1,2,8 b. July 3, 1930, d. April 28, 1960
MotherSylvia Ann Wickline1,9,2,8 b. June 12, 1930, d. February 4, 1999
     Eddie Joe Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 He was born on April 1, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 He married Judy Diane Neice on June 28, 1974 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Eddie Joe Lawrence and Judy Diane Neice were divorced on September 4, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Eddie Joe Lawrence married Rachele Rae Pangborn on September 6, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Eddie Joe Lawrence died on October 13, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.4,5,7 He LAWRENCE, Eddie Joe, 47, of Blacksburg, died Monday, October 13, 2003. Graveside service will be held Friday, October 17, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd, Va. on October 17, 2003.7

Family 1

Judy Diane Neice
Marriage*He married Judy Diane Neice on June 28, 1974 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Eddie Joe Lawrence and Judy Diane Neice were divorced on September 4, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Katherine A. "Kathy" Lawrence1

Family 2

Rachele Rae Pangborn
Marriage*Eddie Joe Lawrence married Rachele Rae Pangborn on September 6, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eddie Joe Lawrence obituary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Ray Lawrence obituary in the Sep 14, 2016 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sylvia Wickline Dalton obituary in an unknown edition.

Stephen Yates Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. circa 1748/49, d. 1836
FatherJohn "of Dan River" Yates III b. circa 1714/15, d. April, 1778
MotherElizabeth Unknown b. circa 1717/18, d. 1795
     Stephen Yates Sr. was buried at Yates Cemetery, beside of Yates Tavern, 1/4 mile south of Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5 He Stephen's connection to John and Elizabeth Yates is speculative at this point since he is not listed in either will. In 1815, with his son Samuel, Stephen Yeatts took out a license to operate an ordinary (an early American term for a bar or tavern) at the Yates Tavern (see notes below), in Gretna, Virginia. Many researchers include Stephen as the son of John Yeatts III, but it should be noted that he is not included in his will. In the feverish days of 1777, Stephen took the oath of allegiance to the new country and against the King from Abraham Shelton. The descendants of Stephen are eligible for membership in the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. The Yates Tavern, called the only building of its kind in Virginia by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, is unique for its jetties. These are second-floor protrusions of some 10 inches giving a bit more space in the upper floor. Restored by the Pittsylvania Bicentennial Commission during 1976, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. This little building, constructed in the mid-1700's, was home to several generations of the Yates family, who also from time to time took out licenses to operate an "ordinary," a sort of frontier bed-and-breakfast. It was strategically located along the old Pigg River Road and only a few miles from Hickey's Road, the first major road penetrating this part of western Virginia from the east. It is likely to have been an especially convenient stop during the Revolutionary War days, at which time Peytonsburg (14 miles to the southeast) was one of nine busy supply depots in Virginia. The building is a frame structure. Its basement, which housed the kitchen, has rock walls two feet thick. Yates Tavern, was deeded to Pittsylvania County by Mrs. Nannie Bennett Cocke, and is now owned by Pittsylvania County, and is utilized under the auspices of the Pittsylvania Historical Society. It is located on U. S. 29 Business (Main Street) South, in Gretna, approximately ten miles north of Chatham. He was born circa 1748/49 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He married Lydia Parsons, daughter of Richard Parsons Sr. and Lydia Briggs, circa 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 Stephen Yates Sr. died in 1836 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,5

Census Records

1782Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaStephen is listed in the 1782 Pittsylvania County Virginia census with either nine or seven whites. There are two Stephens listed. One could be a son.3
1790Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4

Family

Lydia Parsons b. 1747/48, d. 1805
Marriage*Stephen Yates Sr. married Lydia Parsons, daughter of Richard Parsons Sr. and Lydia Briggs, circa 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1361] VA Pittsylvania Co., Pittsylvania Co. Court Orders Book 5, Will of Richard Parsons.
  3. [S6096] Ron V., Accelerated Indexing Systems, comp. Jackson, Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890.
  4. [S6326] Unknown compiler, eads of families at the first census of the United States taken in the year 1790.
  5. [S6327] Yates Cemetery, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1528] VA Pittsylvania Co., Pittsylvania Co. Death Register.
  7. [S1527] Kathleen Booth Williams, Marriages of Pittsylvania Co., VA 1806-1830.
  8. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.

James Arlo Sowers1

M, b. circa 1923, d. January 6, 2013
     James Arlo Sowers married Hazel Aliene McNeil.1,2 James Arlo Sowers was born circa 1923.1 He died on January 6, 2013 at Virginia.1 He James Arlo Sowers, 90, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Arlo Sowers was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in the European conflict. Arlo Sowers is the son of the late Dallas and Mary Alma Sowers of Laurel Ridge. Preceding him in death are one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Vernon Nolley; one son, Kenneth R. Sowers; two brothers, Elvin Sowers and Curtis Sowers; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Junior McNeil, Raymond McNeil, Aaron McNeil, Margie Allman, and Ada Mae Morgan. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Hazel Aliene McNeil Sowers; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith, of Pilot, Karen and John O'Connor, of Newnan, Ga; and one daughter-in-law, Connie V. Sowers, of Pilot. He leaves seven grandchildren and their spouses, Darrell Smith (Dixie), Pilot, Evangeline Radford, Lynchburg, Kimberly Nester (Randall), Floyd, Corey Nolley (Susan), Check, Lynette Vest (Bryan), Floyd, Jennifer Gardner (Chris), Goode, Julie Wade (Dave), Hiwassee; one brother, Don (Lula Mae) Sowers, of Laurel Ridge; three sisters, Oveda Markle, of Northern Virginia, Margie (Cecil) Sutphin, of Pilot, Jean (Kenneth) Graham, of Salem; and sister-in-law, Corine Sowers, of Floyd. He is also survived by three brothers-in-law, Alvin (Betty) McNeil, of Pilot, Carl (Ramsey) McNeil, of Snowville, William Morgan, of Roanoke; and five sisters-in-law, Pauline Pittsinger, of Salem, Clover Ratcliff, of Pilot, Lois (Ron) Sedlacek, of Pilot, Gloria McNeil, of Pilot, and Ocie McNeil, of Christiansburg. He also leaves 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday January 9, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 8, 2013.1

Family

Hazel Aliene McNeil b. circa 1923, d. September 25, 2015
Marriage*He married Hazel Aliene McNeil.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the James Arlo Sowers obituary in the Jan 8, 2013 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Aliene McNeil Sowers obituary in the Sep 27, 2015 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Jane Nolley obituary in the Aug 15, 1991 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon Brammer Nolley obituary in the Mar 21, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenny Sowers obituary in the Aug 27, 2000 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hazel Aliene McNeil1,2

F, b. circa 1923, d. September 25, 2015
     Hazel Aliene McNeil married James Arlo Sowers.1,2 Her married name was Sowers. Hazel Aliene McNeil was born circa 1923.2 She died on September 25, 2015 at Virginia.2 She Hazel Aliene McNeil Sowers, 92, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 25, 2015. Aliene was the daughter of the late Everett and Nora McNeil of Pilot. Aliene was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Arlo Sowers; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Nolley (Vernon); one son, Kenneth R. Sowers; three brothers, Junior McNeil, Raymond McNeil, and Aaron McNeil; two sisters, Margie Allman and Ada Mae Morgan. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith of Pilot, Karen and John O'Connor of Newnan, Ga; two daughters-in-law, Connie V. Sowers of Pilot, and Wanda Nolley of Pilot. She leaves seven grandchildren and their spouses, Darrell Smith (Dixie) of Pilot, Vangie Radford of Lynchburg, Kimberly Nester (Randall) of Floyd, Corey Nolley (Susan) of Check, Lynette Vest (Bryan) of Floyd, Jennifer Gardner (Chris) of Goode, Julie Wade (Dave) of Hiwassee; two brothers and one brother-in-law, Alvin McNeil (Betty) of Pilot, and Carl McNeil (Julie) of Snowville, William Morgan of Roanoke; three sisters and two sisters-in-law, Pauline Pittsinger of Salem, Clover Ratcliff of Pilot, Lois Sedlacek (Ron) of Pilot, Gloria McNeil of Pilot, Ocie McNeil of Christiansburg; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Don Sowers (Lula Mae) of Laurel Ridge, Margie Sutphin (Cecil) of Pilot, Jean Graham (Kenneth) of Salem; sister-in-law, Corine Sowers of Floyd. She also leaves 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday September 28, 2015, with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 4 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on September 27, 2015.2

Family

James Arlo Sowers b. circa 1923, d. January 6, 2013
Marriage*She married James Arlo Sowers.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the James Arlo Sowers obituary in the Jan 8, 2013 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Aliene McNeil Sowers obituary in the Sep 27, 2015 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Jane Nolley obituary in the Aug 15, 1991 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon Brammer Nolley obituary in the Mar 21, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenny Sowers obituary in the Aug 27, 2000 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Glenna Mae Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 19, 1938, d. October 11, 2023
FatherHubert Lee Lawrence1,6,2,7,3,8,4 b. April 4, 1895, d. April 19, 1970
MotherBernie Link1,6,2,7,3,8,4 b. August 1, 1899, d. February 14, 1981
     Glenna Mae Lawrence Glenna Lawrence Nichols, October 19, 1938 - October 11, 2023. Glenna L. Nichols, 84, of Roanoke and Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The daughter of Hubert and Bernie Link Lawrence, she was born and grew up in the Pilot area of Floyd County, Va. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 58 years, Clyde H. Nichols; and siblings, Clara Conner, Blondine Clower, Estelle Janney, Lee Lawrence, and Ray Lawrence. She is survived by her sons, Donald (Sandra) Nichols, Ronald (Tammy) Nichols, and Lyle (Cindy) Nichols; and her beloved grandchildren, Allyson and Michael. Her remaining sister, Erma Jean Vest; nieces, nephews, and extended family; and her best friend, Jeanette Slone, mourn her passing. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery.4 She was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 19, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Clyde Hylton Nichols, son of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt, on June 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,9,7,8,10,11,4 As of June 20, 1957,her married name was Nichols. Glenna Mae Lawrence died on October 11, 2023 at Virginia at age 84.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 68, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Clyde Hylton Nichols b. May 28, 1934, d. August 24, 2017
Marriage*Glenna Mae Lawrence married Clyde Hylton Nichols, son of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt, on June 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,9,7,8,10,11,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Lawrence Nichols obituary in the Oct 14, 2023 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blondine Lawrence Clower obituary in the Oct 18, 1999 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Annabel Conner obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle Lawrence Janney obituary in the Sep 26, 2013 edition.
  9. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Ray Conner obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Nichols obituary in the Aug 27, 2017 edition.
  12. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Clyde Hylton Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 28, 1934, d. August 24, 2017
FatherRobert Aldine Nichols8,1,2,3,4,5,9,6 b. September 20, 1898, d. April 14, 1960
MotherLucy Evelyn Holt8,1,2,3,4,5,9,6 b. March 18, 1901, d. May 10, 1985
     Clyde Hylton Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,10 He was born on May 28, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8,1,4,6,10,7 He married Glenna Mae Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on June 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,11,4,12,13,14,6,15 Clyde Hylton Nichols died on August 24, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.6,10 He Clyde H. Nichols, 83, of Bent Mountain, Va., died on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Franklin County, Va., on May 28, 1934, to the late Robert Aldine and Lucy Holt Nichols. Clyde retired as a welder and supervisor at Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Glenna Lawrence Nichols. Also surviving are his sons, Donald (Sandra) Nichols, Ronald (Tammy) Nichols and Lyle (Desiree) Nichols; two sisters, Nadine N. Sloan and Shirley N. (Jim) Mohler; two brothers, James Alton Nichols and Danny Lee Nichols; three sisters-in-law, Effie G. Nichols, Ruth K. Nichols and Erma Jean L. Vest; and two grandchildren, Allyson N. (James) Carter and Michael D. Nichols. A Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on August 27, 2017.6

Occupation

1957Shipping clerk8

Family

Glenna Mae Lawrence b. October 19, 1938, d. October 11, 2023
Marriage*Clyde Hylton Nichols married Glenna Mae Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on June 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,11,4,12,13,14,6,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Nichols obituary in the Aug 27, 2017 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Sherman Nichols obituary in the May 10, 2014 edition.
  10. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blondine Lawrence Clower obituary in the Oct 18, 1999 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Annabel Conner obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle Lawrence Janney obituary in the Sep 26, 2013 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Ray Conner obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Lawrence Nichols obituary in the Oct 14, 2023 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Robert Aldine Nichols1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 20, 1898, d. April 14, 1960
FatherEmmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols2,1,3,4,5 b. September 25, 1875, d. September 30, 1956
MotherOctavia Lucy Jane Wimmer2,1,3,4,5 b. February 12, 1876, d. November 2, 1957
     Robert Aldine Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,4,5 He was born on September 20, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3,4,5 He married Lucy Evelyn Holt on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 Robert Aldine Nichols died on April 14, 1960 at age 61.6,3,4,5

Family

Lucy Evelyn Holt b. March 18, 1901, d. May 10, 1985
Marriage*He married Lucy Evelyn Holt on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Sherman Nichols obituary in the May 10, 2014 edition.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Nichols obituary in the Aug 27, 2017 edition.

Lucy Evelyn Holt1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 18, 1901, d. May 10, 1985
     Lucy Evelyn Holt was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-60-0245.7 She was born on March 18, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,1,2,7,3,4,5 She married Robert Aldine Nichols, son of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 As of November 7, 1918,her married name was Nichols. Lucy Evelyn Holt died on May 10, 1985 at age 84.6,2,3,4,5

Family

Robert Aldine Nichols b. September 20, 1898, d. April 14, 1960
Marriage*She married Robert Aldine Nichols, son of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Sherman Nichols obituary in the May 10, 2014 edition.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Nichols obituary in the Aug 27, 2017 edition.

Flora Virginia Whitenack1,2

F, b. November 12, 1876, d. August 30, 1908
FatherDoctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack3,2 b. April 12, 1845, d. May 5, 1908
MotherMary Elizabeth Sisson3,2 b. February 15, 1850, d. June 28, 1926
     Flora Virginia Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on November 12, 1876 at Virginia.1,4,5,3 She married John Wesley Hall, son of Gordon M. Hall and Mary Delaware "Della" King, on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1,3 As of November 15, 1899,her married name was Hall. Flora Virginia Whitenack died on August 30, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 31.1,4,5,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

John Wesley Hall b. August 25, 1876, d. June 20, 1944
Marriage*Flora Virginia Whitenack married John Wesley Hall, son of Gordon M. Hall and Mary Delaware "Della" King, on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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.

Bernard Wesley Link1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 31, 1921, d. May 31, 1997
FatherRoscoe Link2,6,3,7,8,9,10,4 b. March 31, 1901, d. May 3, 1988
MotherAudrey Hall2,3,7,8,9,10,4,11 b. January 2, 1905, d. June 27, 1982
     Bernard Wesley Link was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-14-4378.12 He was born on December 31, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,1,3,4,5 He married Eva Estell Edwards, daughter of George Bunion Edwards and Cliffey B. Bishop, on August 23, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.2,13,3,4,14,15 Bernard Wesley Link died on May 31, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.2,1 He LINK, Bernard Wesley, 75, of Pilot, passed away Saturday, May 31, 1997 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Edwards Link and a brother, Robert Link. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Phyllis Link of Radford, Gerald and Hazel Link of Pilot; a sister, Edna Beckelhimer of Roanoke; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jerry and Kathline Link of Salem, Percy Link, Shawsville; also three grandsons; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Dr. Ray Penn and the Rev. Glenn Griffin, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on June 2, 1997.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 54, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farm laborer11

Family

Eva Estell Edwards b. August 23, 1919, d. May 27, 1992
Marriage*Bernard Wesley Link married Eva Estell Edwards, daughter of George Bunion Edwards and Cliffey B. Bishop, on August 23, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.2,13,3,4,14,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Wesley Link obituary in the Jun 2, 1997 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Roscoe Link.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Lynn Link obituary in the Apr 6, 2008 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Link Beckelhimer obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Lynwood Link obituary in the Feb 23, 2011 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Edwards Link obituary in the May 28, 1992 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sparrer-Link wedding announcement in the Jan 5, 1997 edition.

Edna Juanita Link1,2,3,4

F, b. May 7, 1924, d. April 7, 2009
FatherRoscoe Link5,6,1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12 b. March 31, 1901, d. May 3, 1988
MotherAudrey Hall5,1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12 b. January 2, 1905, d. June 27, 1982
     Edna Juanita Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,13 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-0942.14 She was born on May 7, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,14,4,13 As of October 18, 1941,her married name was Beckelhimer.2 She married Arthur Beckelhimer on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Edna Juanita Link and Arthur Beckelhimer were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Edna Juanita Link died on April 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 84.9,14,13 She May 7, 1924 ~ April 7, 2009. Edna Link Beckelhimer, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, of Salem, Va., was born May 7, 1924, and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. The daughter of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard Link, of Pilot, Va., Robert Link, of Check, Va., and Jerry Link, of Salem, Va. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alvis Beckelhimer and Patricia Champaign, of Roanoke; and daughters, Linda J. Beckelhimer, of Salem, and Wilma Simmons, of Salem, Va. She is also survived by her grandson, Eric Beckelhimer, of Roanoke, Va; brother, Percy Link, of Radford, Va; and her sister-in-law, Helen Link, of Check, Va. She was a member of Hollins Church of the Nazarene in Roanoke. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009, in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lynn Riddle officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd, County. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Beckelhimer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 1300 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. on April 8, 2009.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 54, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Arthur Beckelhimer b. February 25, 1916, d. May 13, 2006
Marriage*Edna Juanita Link married Arthur Beckelhimer on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Edna Juanita Link and Arthur Beckelhimer were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Wesley Link obituary in the Jun 2, 1997 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Roscoe Link.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Lynn Link obituary in the Apr 6, 2008 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Link Beckelhimer obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Lynwood Link obituary in the Feb 23, 2011 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Joyce Beckelhimer obituary in the Jan 11, 2017 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lydia Parsons1,2,3

F, b. 1747/48, d. 1805
FatherRichard Parsons Sr.1,2 b. circa 1720, d. before February 21, 1785
MotherLydia Briggs4 b. circa 1720
     Lydia Parsons Lydia and Stephen received all of Richard Parson's blacksmith tools in his Will. They received all the remainder of Richard Parson's estate because they were taking care of him and his wife.2 She was born in 1747/48 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. She married Stephen Yates Sr., son of John "of Dan River" Yates III and Elizabeth Unknown, circa 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1767,her married name was Yates. Lydia Parsons died in 1805 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Family

Stephen Yates Sr. b. circa 1748/49, d. 1836
Marriage*She married Stephen Yates Sr., son of John "of Dan River" Yates III and Elizabeth Unknown, circa 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1361] VA Pittsylvania Co., Pittsylvania Co. Court Orders Book 5, Will of Richard Parsons.
  3. [S2156] Judy Parsons Smith, Windows Into Our Past, A Genealogy of the Parsons, Smith and Associated Families, Vol. 1.
  4. [S1361] VA Pittsylvania Co., Pittsylvania Co. Court Orders Book 5.
  5. [S1527] Kathleen Booth Williams, Marriages of Pittsylvania Co., VA 1806-1830.
  6. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.

Percy Lynwood Link1,2,3,4

M, b. July 1, 1927, d. February 20, 2011
FatherRoscoe Link5,6,1,7,8,9,3,10 b. March 31, 1901, d. May 3, 1988
MotherAudrey Hall5,1,7,8,9,3,10 b. January 2, 1905, d. June 27, 1982
     Percy Lynwood Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11 His Social Security Number was 226-94-5582.12 He was born on July 1, 1927 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,11,1,12,14,15 He died on February 20, 2011 at Radford, Virginia, at age 83.3,12,4 He Percy Lynwood Link, 83, of Pilot, Va. died on February 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link and is preceded in death by brothers Bernard Link, Bob Link and Jerry Link and a sister, Edna Beckelhimer. He is survived by sister-in-law, Helen Link; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. The Link family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. on February 23, 2011.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 54, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Lynwood Link obituary in the Feb 23, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Wesley Link obituary in the Jun 2, 1997 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Roscoe Link.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Lynn Link obituary in the Apr 6, 2008 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Link Beckelhimer obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  14. [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.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Jerry Lynn Link1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 2, 1935, d. April 5, 2008
FatherRoscoe Link7,8,1,9,3,10,11,12 b. March 31, 1901, d. May 3, 1988
MotherAudrey Hall7,8,1,3,10,11,12 b. January 2, 1905, d. June 27, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 223-38-9829.13 Jerry Lynn Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 2, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.14,1,13,4,6 He married Kathleen Marie Vest, daughter of Truman Vest and Dormal L. King, circa 1957.15,8,1,16,3 Jerry Lynn Link died on April 5, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.3,13,5,6 He Jerry Lynn Link, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church and a current member of West Salem Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric in 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Vest Link, who went to be with the Lord in April, 2004. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Sue, brothers, Bernard and Bob Link, parents, Roscoe and Audrey Link, father and mother-in-law, Truman and Dormal Vest, and son-in-law, Hal Smith. Surviving are three daughters, Denise Fortner of Roanoke, Darlene Smith of Salem, and Carolyn and Scott Brandt, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Lauren Link, Jeremiah, Leah and Rebekah Brandt; sister, Edna Belckelhimer; brother, Percy Link; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Judy Vest, Michael and Evelyn Vest. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at West Salem Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Wilson Family Cemetery in Check, VA. The family will receive friends Monday, April 7, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com. on April 6, 2008.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 54, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Kathleen Marie Vest b. June 3, 1936, d. April 14, 2004
Marriage*Jerry Lynn Link married Kathleen Marie Vest, daughter of Truman Vest and Dormal L. King, circa 1957.15,8,1,16,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Lynn Link obituary in the Apr 6, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Wesley Link obituary in the Jun 2, 1997 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathleen Vest Link obituary in the Apr 16, 2004 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Roscoe Link.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Link Beckelhimer obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Lynwood Link obituary in the Feb 23, 2011 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Truman Vest obituary in the Mar 17, 1996 edition.
  16. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dormal King Vest obituary in an unknown edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Darlene Marie Smith obituary in the Dec 6, 2009 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.