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
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, Henry Co., 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.

Weyman Fredrick "Willie" Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. July 17, 1934, d. October 1, 2004
FatherRoy Clyda Wilson1,2,4 b. February 19, 1910, d. December 14, 1969
MotherCanara Clyde "Canary" Harman1,2,4 b. October 29, 1913, d. February 21, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 230-44-5621.5 Weyman Fredrick "Willie" Wilson was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 17, 1934 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Charlotte Snider circa 1955.2 Weyman Fredrick "Willie" Wilson died on October 1, 2004 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 70.5,2 He Weyman "Willie" Wilson, 70, of Cloverdale, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 1, 2004 at his home. He was a member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren and was a veteran of the United States Army. He began his working career with Garst Brother's Dairy in 1959 and then with Pet Dairy when they acquired Garst Brother's and retired from Valley Rich Dairy in June of 1999. During his 40 year career with the dairies, he made many friends and always had a smile for everyone. As he worked at the dairy, he continued his first love as a farmer, where he spent many happy hours. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Cylda Wilson, his stepfather, Carman Hylton and his son, Roy Chester Wilson. Surviving are his wife of almost 50 years, Charlotte Snider Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Fonda Ann and Dave A. Wilson, Cloverdale; son, Dale Thomas Wilson, Cloverdale and granddaughter, Rebecca Ann Wilson; his mother, Canara Wilson Hylton, Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Doug Gibson, Peggy and David Dillow, all of Troutville; aunt and uncle, Freida and Bill Akers, South Boston; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's East Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2004 with the Rev. Glenn McCrickard officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family suggests memorials to Cloverdale Church of the Brethren or Fincastle Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's East Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 977-3909. on October 3, 2004.2

Family

Charlotte Snider
Marriage*He married Charlotte Snider circa 1955.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Canara Harman Wilson Hylton obituary in the Feb 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weyman Wilson obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Chester Wilson obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.

Margaret Celeste Sweeney1,2

F, b. January 24, 1913, d. June 11, 2010
FatherPeter Edmund Sweeney3,4,5,6,2,7,8,9,10,11 b. March 18, 1878, d. March 20, 1973
MotherJosephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler3,4,5,6,2,7,8,9,11 b. December 11, 1881, d. May 26, 1967
     Margaret Celeste Sweeney was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,12 Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0108.13 She was born on January 24, 1913 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,13 She married Walter Arnold Wilson, son of Walter Thomas Wilson and Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, on April 6, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Walter was divorced when he married Margaret.3,2,14 As of April 6, 1936,her married name was Wilson. As of December 17, 1976,her married name was Hargrove.15 Margaret Celeste Sweeney married Hermon Lee Hargrove on December 17, 1976 at Unicoi Co., Tennessee.2,15 Margaret Celeste Sweeney died on June 11, 2010 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 97.2,13 She Margaret Celeste Sweeney Wilson Hargrove died peacefully at her home in Floyd, Va., on Friday, June 11, 2010. Born in Floyd, Va., on January 24, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Peter E. and Cameron Sweeney. She and Walter A. Wilson Sr., of Willis, Va., were wed in April of 1934. A lifelong teacher, she earned a teaching certificate from Radford College in 1931 and went back to Radford and earned a college degree in 1951. She began her teaching career in 1932 at Toncray on Black Ridge and later taught in several one room schools and at Floyd County High School in Floyd, Va. In the mid 1950's the family moved to Roanoke, Va., where she taught at Belmont Elementary and later located to Fairfax, Va., where Mrs. Wilson taught at Oakton Elementary and then concluded her teaching career with a 19-year run at Jermantown Elementary School in the City of Fairfax. After retiring from teaching in 1973, Margaret moved back to her cherished Floyd County where she and her second husband, Hermon Hargrove, enjoyed traveling and gardening. Later she lived quietly, except for the night on the town for her 95th birthday where she flat-footed at the Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree, and always enjoyed the visits from her large family and many friends. Margaret is survived by her sister, Lois Poff, of Floyd, Va; her sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Jr. and Dorothy Wilson, of Fairfax, Sam and Leah Wilson, of Fredericksburg, Pete Wilson, of Fairfax, and Paul and Lee Wilson, of Oregon; daughters, Pauline "Polly" Wilson Eckels, of Floyd, and Lena Wilson Bussey, of Floyd; her grandchildren, Walter "Kiz" Wilson III, James Eckels, Kelly Wilson, Mark Wilson, Jane Eckels, Jill Eckels, Wendy W. Smith, Michele Wilson, Jennifer W. Sacco, Peter Wilson Jr., and Joe Thompson; several great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She is also survived by her best friend, Ruby Sutphin; and her many caregivers who provided wonderful and faithful care for her during the last years of her life. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Peter E. and Cameron Sweeney; first husband, Walter A. Wilson Sr; her second husband, Hermon Hargrove; and her brothers and sisters, Ballard Sweeney, Lynwood Sweeney, Strick Sweeney, Zellwood S. Ferguson, Loma S. Lowe, and Stephen Wilson; and a grandchild. A Graveside Service will be held at the Strickler Sweeney Cemetery. on June 12, 2010.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 72, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 86, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 68, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1950Teacher17

Family 1

Walter Arnold Wilson b. May 30, 1911, d. July 5, 1967
Marriage*Margaret Celeste Sweeney married Walter Arnold Wilson, son of Walter Thomas Wilson and Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, on April 6, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Walter was divorced when he married Margaret.3,2,14 
Children

Family 2

Hermon Lee Hargrove b. October 10, 1908, d. November 29, 1992
Marriage*Margaret Celeste Sweeney married Hermon Lee Hargrove on December 17, 1976 at Unicoi Co., Tennessee.2,15 

Citations

  1. [S167] Elizabeth Simpson, "Nancy Zellwood Sweeney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 3, 2003.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Celeste Sweeney Wilson Hargrove obituary in the Jun 12, 2010 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Loma Dell Sweeney Lowe obituary in the Mar 7, 2002 edition.
  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 Lois S. Poff obituary in the Jan 2, 2012 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zellwood Sweeney Ferguson obituary in the Jan 12, 1997 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Strickler Sweeney obituary in the May 27, 1967 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter E. Sweeney obituary in the Mar 21, 1973 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Walter A. Wilson obituary in the Jul 7, 1967 edition.
  15. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter A. Wilson, Jr. obituary in the Dec 12, 2021 edition.

Walter Arnold Wilson Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 19, 1935, d. December 10, 2021
FatherWalter Arnold Wilson6,2,4,5,7,8 b. May 30, 1911, d. July 5, 1967
MotherMargaret Celeste Sweeney6,2,4,5,7,8 b. January 24, 1913, d. June 11, 2010
     Walter Arnold Wilson Jr. was buried at Fairfax City Cemetery, Main Street and Page Avenue, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 He was born on August 19, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Dorothy Marie Riggan on August 31, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 Walter Arnold Wilson Jr. died on December 10, 2021 at Virginia at age 86.5 He Walter A. Wilson Jr. passed away quietly in his home on December 10, 2021, with his wife of over 65 years, Dorothy Marie Riggan Wilson, and his daughter, Kelly D. Wilson of Falls Church (partner, Erik Dihle) by his side. He was born in Salem, Virginia and grew up in Floyd, Virginia to Walter A. Wilson and Margaret Sweeney Wilson Hargrove, on August 19, 1935. After graduating Floyd High School in 1953, he moved to Fairfax City when it was still a Town where he managed Sweeney's Motel (at Fairfax Circle) for the last three decades it existed and was the owner/builder of Arnold's Commercial & Home Improvement for many decades. He spent many years coaching in the local Little League, Babe Ruth, and FPYC Basketball (1960s and 70s). He was also an avid GMU basketball fan, holding season tickets for many decades, and a daily visitor to the 29 Diner for years. He loved to travel and had visited all states in the U.S. except for Hawaii. He is also survived by his son, Walter A. Wilson III ("Kize"), former Fairfax City Council, now of Fishersville (Allison Graves), and all of his siblings, Sam Wilson (Leah) of Fredericksburg, Peter Wilson of Gainesville/Culpeper, Paul Wilson (Lee) of Corvallis, Oregon, Pauline Wilson Eckels of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Lena Wilson Bussey of Floyd, Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service immediately following on the hill behind the funeral home in the Fairfax City Cemetery. on December 12, 2021.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 86, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 68, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Dorothy Marie Riggan
Marriage*Walter Arnold Wilson Jr. married Dorothy Marie Riggan on August 31, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 
Children
  • Walter Arnold "Kiz" Wilson III6,5
  • Kelly D. Wilson5

Citations

  1. [S167] Elizabeth Simpson, "Nancy Zellwood Sweeney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 3, 2003.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter A. Wilson, Jr. obituary in the Dec 12, 2021 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Celeste Sweeney Wilson Hargrove obituary in the Jun 12, 2010 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Walter A. Wilson obituary in the Jul 7, 1967 edition.

Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox1,2,3,4

M, b. November 7, 1892, d. November 3, 1918
FatherJacob Cox1,4 b. April 24, 1859, d. May 22, 1942
MotherSarah Brown Mitchell1,4 b. July 1, 1860, d. August 31, 1935
     Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on November 7, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card his lists his birth daye as Nov 7, 1893.1,2,3,4 He married Susie Jane Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox died on November 3, 1918 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 25.2,4

Occupation

1914Farmer1

Family

Susie Jane Wilson b. September 17, 1894, d. August 21, 1972
Marriage*Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox married Susie Jane Wilson, daughter of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Jane Wilson Cox obituary in the Aug 24, 1972 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Jane Wilson Cox obituary in the Aug 31, 1972 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.

Leonard J. Cox1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1917, d. October 13, 1971
FatherPleasant Garnetzzie" Cox2 b. November 7, 1892, d. November 3, 1918
MotherSusie Jane Wilson4,2 b. September 17, 1894, d. August 21, 1972
     Leonard J. Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Cpl. Coast Arty. Corps. WWII."1 He was born on March 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Reva Nettie Harris on August 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Leonard J. Cox and Reva Nettie Harris were divorced on December 17, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 Leonard J. Cox died on October 13, 1971 at age 54.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Reva Nettie Harris b. March 21, 1919, d. October 4, 2011
Marriage*Leonard J. Cox married Reva Nettie Harris on August 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Leonard J. Cox and Reva Nettie Harris were divorced on December 17, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S974] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 14.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Emma May Potter1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Emma May Potter was buried at Manti City Cemetery, Manti, San Pete Co., Utah.3 She was born on May 16, 1872 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.5 She married Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on July 13, 1892 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah.1,2,5 As of July 13, 1892,her married name was Poff. As of July 1, 1940,her married name was Aiken.3 Emma May Potter married Samuel L. Aiken on July 1, 1940.3 Emma May Potter died on December 15, 1941 at Manti, San Pete Co., Utah, at age 69.1,3,5 She MANTI - Mrs. Emma May Poff Aiken, 69, died at her home Friday. Mrs. Aiken, a daughter of William Columbus and Julia O. Potter, was born in Virginia May 16, 1881 (should be 1872). She came to Utah with her parents in 1891 and settles in Sevier county, where she lived until 1918. She was married to Daniel H. Poff in 1895 in the Manti LDS temple. In 1918 she and her husband and family moved to Boise Valley, Idaho, where they resided until the death of Mr. Poff in July, 1938. Mrs. Aiken then moved to Mantil, where she could do work in the LDS temple, and on July l, 1940, she was married to Samuel L. Aiken. She was an active LDS church worker and spent the last three years doing temple work. She is survived by her husband; six sons, Dean and Clifton Poff. both of Emmett, Idaho; Harry Poff of Arcadia, Cal; Ellis Poff of Modesto, Cal; Welby Poff of Holt, Cal., and Melbourne Poff of Nampa, Idaho; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Draper of Tremonton; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, F. R. Potter of Liberal, Kan., and S. Dean Potter of Salina, and one sister, Mrs. Lou A. Carter of Salina. Funeral services will he conducted in the Mantil North LDS ward chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. by Bishop C. C. Braithwaite. Friends may call at the Mantil mortuary, 195 West First North street, Tuesday evening and Wednesday prior to service time. Burial will be in the Mantil City cemetery under direction of the Mantil mortuary. on December 16, 1941.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 108, District 13, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah6
1910Dwelling 206, District 158, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah7
1920Dwelling 19, District 56, South Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho8

Occupation

1930Dwelling 65, District 1, Alpha, Valley Co., Idaho9

Family 1

Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
Marriage*Emma May Potter married Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on July 13, 1892 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah.1,2,5 
Children

Family 2

Samuel L. Aiken
Marriage*Emma May Potter married Samuel L. Aiken on July 1, 1940.3 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  3. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Emma May Poff Aiken obituary in the Dec 16, 1941 edition.
  4. [S2817] Idaho Death Certificates, 1911-1937, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1546448, From the Della May Poff death certificate.
  5. [S2286] Riverside Cemetery, Gem Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=36232672&CRid=80457&df=all&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  11. [S10815] Unknown compiler, Utah, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1911.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5858] Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Canyon Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Dora Marie Draper obituary in the Apr 16, 1993.

Charles Dean "Charley" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 30, 1893, d. January 26, 1950
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff6,7,8,9,10 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter6,7,8,9,10 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Charles Dean "Charley" Poff was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.11 He was born on April 30, 1893 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Nov 4, 1894.1,2,10,4 He married Ruby Virtue Blackburn on September 26, 1917 at Loa, Wayne Co., Utah.2,12 Charles Dean "Charley" Poff died on January 26, 1950 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 56.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 108, District 13, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah7
1910Dwelling 206, District 158, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah8
1920Dwelling 19, District 56, South Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho6
1940Dwelling 49, District 23-9, Ola, Gem Co., Idaho13

Occupation

1910Farm laborer8
1920Farm laborer6
1940Farmer13

Family

Ruby Virtue Blackburn b. October 6, 1898, d. September 13, 1941
Marriage*Charles Dean "Charley" Poff married Ruby Virtue Blackburn on September 26, 1917 at Loa, Wayne Co., Utah.2,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Leah Poff Mihu obituary in the Dec 9, 2015 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Emma May Poff Aiken obituary in the Dec 16, 1941 edition.
  10. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  11. [S2286] Riverside Cemetery, Gem Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=36232672&CRid=80457&df=all&
  12. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lila Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 24, 1895, d. November 2, 1936
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff1,2,3 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter1,2,3 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Lila Poff was born on March 24, 1895 at Utah.1,6 As of March 17, 1914,her married name was Utley.4 She married Victor William Utley on March 17, 1914 at Richfield, Sevier Co., Utah.4 Lila Poff and Victor William Utley were divorced before January 14, 1920.7 Lila Poff married Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox circa 1921.6,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Cox. Lila Poff died on November 2, 1936 at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 41.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 108, District 13, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah2
1910Dwelling 206, District 158, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah3
1930Dwelling 64, District 1, Alpha, Valley Co., Idaho6

Family 1

Victor William Utley b. September 12, 1893, d. March 16, 1938
Marriage*Lila Poff married Victor William Utley on March 17, 1914 at Richfield, Sevier Co., Utah.4 
Divorce* Lila Poff and Victor William Utley were divorced before January 14, 1920.7 
Children

Family 2

Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox b. January 20, 1890
Marriage*Lila Poff married Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox circa 1921.6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  5. [S1112] Ancestors of Nancy Gormezano, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2851563&id=I18215
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Thomas Harvey Poff1

M, b. March 30, 1897, d. April 10, 1897
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff1 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter1 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Thomas Harvey Poff was born on March 30, 1897 at Utah.1 He died on April 10, 1897 at Utah.1

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Ellis Omohundro Poff1

M, b. January 15, 1901, d. October 16, 1992
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff2,3,4 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter2,3,4 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Ellis Omohundro Poff was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.1 His Social Security Number was 551-24-7118.5 He married Wilma D. Cloward.1 Ellis Omohundro Poff was born on January 15, 1901 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah; The SSID has a birth date of Jan 15, 1900 but Ellis was not enumerated in the 1900 Census.5,6,1 He died on October 16, 1992 at Valley Co., Idaho, at age 91.5,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 206, District 158, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah3
1920Dwelling 19, District 56, South Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho2
1930Dwelling 65, District 1, Alpha, Valley Co., Idaho7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7

Family

Wilma D. Cloward b. November 7, 1908, d. April 8, 1984
Marriage*Ellis Omohundro Poff married Wilma D. Cloward.1 

Citations

  1. [S6396] Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Emma May Poff Aiken obituary in the Dec 16, 1941 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William Clifton Poff1,2,3

M, b. December 23, 1903, d. March 7, 1984
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff4,5,6 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter4,5,6 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 518-14-4809.7 William Clifton Poff was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 39302 A Cemetery Dr., Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon.8 He was born on December 23, 1903 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah.7,1,2 He married Leah Blackburn on March 24, 1937 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.3,9 William Clifton Poff died on March 7, 1984 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 80.1,10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 206, District 158, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah5
1920Dwelling 19, District 56, South Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho4
1930Dwelling 65, District 1, Alpha, Valley Co., Idaho11
1940Dwelling 61, District 23-8, North Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Leah Blackburn b. August 29, 1907, d. November 8, 1977
Marriage*William Clifton Poff married Leah Blackburn on March 24, 1937 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.3,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Emma May Poff Aiken obituary in the Dec 16, 1941 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2323] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSiman=1&GScid=38953&GRid=29412174&CRid=38953&
  9. [S11069] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Select Marriages, 1878-1898; 1903-1942.
  10. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  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. [S7128] Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, 1838-2006, From the Sharon Emily King obituary.

Welby Tipton Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 4, 1906, d. January 14, 1988
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff6,7,8,4,5 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter6,7,8,4,5 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 559-05-0676.9 Welby Tipton Poff was buried at Memory Gardens Memorial Park, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.3 He was born on July 4, 1906 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah.1,9,2,4,5 He married Wilda Mae Slavens on May 29, 1926 at Jacksonville, Jackson Co., Oregon.10 Welby Tipton Poff died on January 14, 1988 at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 81.1,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 206, District 158, Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah7
1920Dwelling 19, District 56, South Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho6
1930Dwelling 41, District 54, Washougal, Clark Co., Washington11
1940Dwelling 51, District 47-12, Hilt, Siskiyou Co., California12

Occupation

1930Building laborer11
1940Lumber company worker12

Family

Wilda Mae Slavens b. December 12, 1906, d. April 24, 1997
Marriage*Welby Tipton Poff married Wilda Mae Slavens on May 29, 1926 at Jacksonville, Jackson Co., Oregon.10 
Child
  • Wayne Poff12

Citations

  1. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S8961] Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Jackson Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S10815] Unknown compiler, Utah, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1911.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Emma May Poff Aiken obituary in the Dec 16, 1941 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Della May Poff1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1910, d. September 30, 1921
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff4,1,2,3 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter4,1,2,3 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Della May Poff was buried at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 6th Street N, Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho.1,3 She was born on December 10, 1910 at Vermillion, Sevier Co., Utah.5,1,2,3 She died on September 30, 1921 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 10.5,1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 56, South Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho4

Citations

  1. [S2817] Idaho Death Certificates, 1911-1937, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1546448, From the Della May Poff death certificate.
  2. [S10815] Unknown compiler, Utah, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1911.
  3. [S5858] Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Canyon Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.

Golden Allan Poff1,2,3

M, b. October 7, 1917, d. May 6, 1919
FatherDaniel Hayden/Haden Poff2,3 b. March 20, 1864, d. July 8, 1938
MotherEmma May Potter2,3 b. May 16, 1872, d. December 15, 1941
     Golden Allan Poff was buried at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 6th Street N, Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho.3 He was born on October 7, 1917 at Utah.4,2,3 He died on May 6, 1919 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 1.4,2,3

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S2817] Idaho Death Certificates, 1911-1937, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1546448, From the Della May Poff death certificate.
  3. [S5858] Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Canyon Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.