Nora Emma Alderman1,2,3,4

F, b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
FatherHamilton H. Alderman1
MotherNorah V. Leake1
     Nora Emma Alderman was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 768, east of Rt. 221, above home of Carl & Lois Burk Poff, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She was born on January 19, 1879 at Virginia.4 She married John Floyd Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on February 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of February 26, 1896,her married name was Poff. Nora Emma Alderman Emma Alderman Poff, 82, died at the home of her daughter in Radford this morning. Surviving are six sons, William J. Poff, Glen Ferris, W. Va; James C. Poff, Murry J. Poff and Joseph L. Poff, all of Radford; Harry L. Poff, Salem; Henry F. Poff, Willis; five daughters, Mrs. Rosa Alderman, Radford; Mrs. Stella Sowers, Willis; Mrs. Arlie Phillips, Roanoke; Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Snowa Clark, Charlton Heights, W. Va. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mayberry Funeral Home in Floyd. Burial will be at Keith Cemetery in Willis. The body is at Mayberry Funeral Home in Floyd. on September 29, 1961.3 She died on September 29, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.5,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 234, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia10

Family

John Floyd Poff b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
Marriage*Nora Emma Alderman married John Floyd Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on February 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [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
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Clark marriage record.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Poff marriage record.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arlie Ada Poff1

F, b. January 5, 1905, d. November 8, 1978
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,4,5,1 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,3,4,6,5,1 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Arlie Ada Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0390.8 She was born on January 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,5 She married Lumie Clyde Phillips, son of Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips and Laura Alice Goad, on December 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 27, 1924,her married name was Phillips. As of April 3, 1965,her married name was Short.1 Arlie Ada Poff married David Thomas "Tom" Short on April 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1 Arlie Ada Poff died on November 8, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 197, District 22, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona9
1940Dwelling 453, District 23-23, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Lumie Clyde Phillips b. December 26, 1900, d. July 13, 1942
Marriage*Arlie Ada Poff married Lumie Clyde Phillips, son of Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips and Laura Alice Goad, on December 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

David Thomas "Tom" Short b. circa 1896
Marriage*Arlie Ada Poff married David Thomas "Tom" Short on April 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff1,2

M, b. January 30, 1921, d. February 5, 2002
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,4 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,5,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 225-14-8658.6 He was born on January 30, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.6,7 He married Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.2,7 Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff died on February 5, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,6 He POFF, Joseph Lewis, 81, of Belspring, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2002, at the Virginia Veteran's Home Care in Salem. He was a U.S. Marine veteran having served in WWII and was a retired welder with Lynchburg Foundry with 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Angie R. Poff of Belspring; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia A. and Floyd J. Easter of Dublin and Nancy and Larry Albert of Parrott; a son, John W. and Della Poff of Staffordsville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with Rev. Terri Gregory officiating. Members of V.F.W. Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on February 6, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 234, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Cotton mill weaver4

Family

Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe b. June 30, 1924, d. November 27, 2005
Marriage*Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff married Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lewis Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angie Ratcliffe Poff obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Ann Poff Easter obituary in the Jun 21, 2019 edition.

Laura Rachel Poff1,2

F, b. September 28, 1911, d. January 23, 1981
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 274-26-2232.5 Laura Rachel Poff was born on September 28, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.6,2,7 As of September 4, 1933,her married name was Hill. Laura Rachel Poff died on January 23, 1981 at Holmes Co., Ohio, at age 69.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Edgar Alderman1
1940Dwelling 261, District 89-242, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio9

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. b. June 28, 1905, d. October 10, 1976
Marriage*Laura Rachel Poff married Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2144] Head-Gordon Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21859472/person/1143592196
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William John "Willie" Poff1,2

M, b. July 1, 1900, d. January 19, 1970
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,1,4 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,1,4,5 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 236-01-7928.6 William John "Willie" Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on July 1, 1900 at Virginia.7,6 He married Nellie Isabelle Clark on July 1, 1934 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,8,2 William John "Willie" Poff died on January 19, 1970 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 69.2 He POFF, William John — Service 1 p.m. today, Glen Ferris United Methodist Church, the Rev. C. E. Myers. Montgomery Memorial Park. Mr. Poff, 69, of Glen Ferris, Fayette County, died Monday at Jackson General Hospital at Ripley. Retired employee of Union Carbide Metals Co. at Alloy, member of Lutheran Church at Willis, Va. Surviving: widow, Nellie Clark Poff; son, W. Nile of Brantley, Ala; daughters, Mrs. Nordene White of Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Sharon Kennedy of Alexandria, Va; stepdaughter, Mrs. Marjorie Dorsey of Cottageville; brothers, Henry of Willis, Va., Murray of Roanoke, Va., Harry of Salem, Va., Joe of Radford, Va; sisters, Mrs. Raymond Clark of Charlton Heights, Mrs. Edgar Alderman of Radford, Va., Mrs. Jabe Sowers of Willis, Va., Mrs. Thomas Short of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Theodore Hill of Akron, Ohio. Combs Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. on January 22, 1970.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 302, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 420, District 10-103, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1
1940Alloy plant painter9
1950Packing clerk10

Family

Nellie Isabelle Clark b. May 27, 1918, d. May 20, 2009
Marriage*William John "Willie" Poff married Nellie Isabelle Clark on July 1, 1934 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From William John Poff obituary in the Jan 22, 1970 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Clark marriage record.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1906] Coastal Courier, From the Nellie Isabelle Poff obituary in the May 20, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2101] Jackson Herald, The, From the Marjorie Mae Dorsey obituary in the Jan 5, 2010 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Poff marriage record.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Christopher Poff1

M, b. August 8, 1902, d. November 8, 1966
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,1 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,3,4,1 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     James Christopher Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,1 He was born on August 8, 1902 at Virginia.1 He married Emma Mae Freeman, daughter of Floyd W. Freeman and Janie Webster, on May 5, 1930.6,1 James Christopher Poff died on November 8, 1966 at Radford, Virginia, at age 64.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 55, District 24, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 168, District 117-4, Radford, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic7
1940Pipe foundry laborer8

Family

Emma Mae Freeman b. October 31, 1913, d. May 1, 2007
Marriage*James Christopher Poff married Emma Mae Freeman, daughter of Floyd W. Freeman and Janie Webster, on May 5, 1930.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  5. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zetta Poff Cromer obituary in the Oct 11, 2012 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mack Lee Poff obituary in the Jun 11, 2005 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff1,2

F, b. January 5, 1914, d. February 9, 1971
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,1 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,1,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on January 5, 1914 at Virginia. As of November 10, 1936,her married name was Clark.1 She married Raymond Robert Clark on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff died on February 9, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.2 She FLOYD - Snowa Poff Clark, 57, of Charlton Heights, W. Va., formerly of Floyd County, died Tuesday, February 9, 1971, in a Charleston, W. Va. hospital. She was the wife of Raymond Clark. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Rosie Alderman, Radford, Mrs. Stella Sowers, Willis, Mrs. Arlie Shortt, Roanoke, Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; four brothers, Murry Poff, Joe Poff, Radford, Harry Poff, Salem, Henry Poff, Willis. The funeral was Thursday, February 11, 1971, at 1 p.m. at Charlton Heights Methodist Church, Charlton Heights, with burial in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, W. Va. on February 18, 1971.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Edgar Alderman6
1940Dwelling 305, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Raymond Robert Clark b. April 11, 1914, d. August 7, 1996
Marriage*Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff married Raymond Robert Clark on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Margaret Lynne Clark8,9,7
  • Marlene Gwyn Clark8,7
  • Suzanne Ray Clark10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Poff marriage record.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Snowa Poff Clark obituary in the Feb 18, 1971 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  5. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Higgenbotham-Clark marriage record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Skaggs-Clark wedding license announcement in the Oct 21, 1969 edition.

Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,2,4,5,6 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman1,2,4,5,7,6 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-0835.8 Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,6 She was born on October 3, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,6 She married Edgar Mellon Alderman on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 As of July 26, 1916,her married name was Alderman. Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff died on September 30, 1973 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.3,6 She Mrs. Rosa Poff Alderman, 76, of Radford died Sunday in Radford. Surviving are her husband, Edgar Alderman, Radford; two daughters Mrs. Ruth Caldwell, Radford; Mrs. Imogene Lovern, Radford; five sons, Howard Alderman and Carl Alderman, both of Radford; Roy Alderman, Dublin; Ewell Alderman, Chester; Noblin Alderman, Martinsville; three brothers, Harry Poff; Salem; Murray Poff and Joseph Poff, both of Radford; three sisters, Mrs. Arlie Short, Vinton; Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Stella Sowers, Marion; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at Radford Wesleyan Church with burial in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The Rev. Paul Mckinley and the Rev. Robert Tucker will conduct the service. The body has been removed from DeVilbiss Funeral Home to the residence at 911 Noblin St. on October 1, 1973.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 417, District 17, Radford, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia11

Family

Edgar Mellon Alderman b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
Marriage*Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff married Edgar Mellon Alderman on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Caldwell Charlton obituary in the Nov 28, 2016 edition.

Stella Edna Poff1

F, b. August 5, 1898, d. June 28, 1974
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,1,4 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,3,1,5,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-2362.6 Stella Edna Poff was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, atop a hill on the south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis on the old Jabe Sowers farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on August 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4 She married James "Jabe" Sowers on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of August 10, 1919,her married name was Sowers. Stella Edna Poff died on June 28, 1974 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 75.6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 141, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 121, District 2, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 98, District 32-4, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

James "Jabe" Sowers b. October 31, 1891, d. April 8, 1972
Marriage*Stella Edna Poff married James "Jabe" Sowers on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luther Alvin Sowers obituary in the Apr 3, 2005 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Leslie Sowers obituary in the Feb 6, 2003 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jo Ann Sowers Hale obituary in the May 15, 2018 edition.
  15. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Mabery Vaughn obituary in the Jun 6, 2015 edition.

Henry Flemon Poff1,2

M, b. August 24, 1909, d. June 26, 1973
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,4,5,2 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,4,5,6,2 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8266.7 Henry Flemon Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2 He was born on August 24, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2 He married Iris Emma Dickerson on June 21, 1937.9,1,10,2,11 Henry Flemon Poff died on June 26, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.8,1,2 He WILLIS -- Henry Flemon Poff, age 63, died June 26, 1973. Surviving are his wife, Iris Dickerson Poff, Willis, two daughters, Mrs. Annette Weeks, Willis, Mrs. Roselyn Hylton, Willis; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Alderman, Radford, Mrs. Stella Sowers, Willis, Mrs. Arlie Shortt, Roanoke, Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; three brothers, Harry L. Poff, Salem, Murry J. Poff, Radford, Joe L. Poff, Radford and four grandchildren. Services were held at St. Marks Lutheran Church on Friday, June 29, at 2 p.m. they were conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Price and the Rev. Gary Kelley. Interment was held in Willis Centery. on July 19, 1973.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 62, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer5
1940Lumbermill sawer10

Family

Iris Emma Dickerson b. April 8, 1918, d. December 25, 2017
Marriage*Henry Flemon Poff married Iris Emma Dickerson on June 21, 1937.9,1,10,2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Flemon Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1973 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the 80th birthday article about Iris Dickerson Poff in the May 8, 2008 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Iris Emma Dickerson Poff obituary.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annette Poff Weeks obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  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.

Murry John Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. October 24, 1918, d. May 12, 1999
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,10,11,12,4,5 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,10,11,13,12,4,5 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Murry John Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3066.14 He was born on October 24, 1918 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,2,3,4,6 He married Oakey Lene Poff, daughter of William Easom Poff and Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Murry John Poff died on May 12, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.14,1,6,8,7,9 He POFF, Murry John, 80, of Floyd, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salem. Surviving is his wife, Oakey P. Poff of Floyd; brother, Joe Poff of Radford, and also several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 11a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home. on May 14, 1999.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 234, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 331, District 118-3, Radford, Virginia15

Occupation

1940Cotton mill inspector12
1950Railroad laborer15

Family

Oakey Lene Poff b. March 22, 1923, d. February 13, 2003
Marriage*Murry John Poff married Oakey Lene Poff, daughter of William Easom Poff and Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Murry John Poff obituary in the May 14, 1999 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr.1

M, b. June 28, 1905, d. October 10, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 274-03-7437.2 Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. was born on June 28, 1905 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Laura Rachel Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.3,4,5 Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. died on October 10, 1976 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 71.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 261, District 89-242, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer7

Family

Laura Rachel Poff b. September 28, 1911, d. January 23, 1981
Marriage*Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. married Laura Rachel Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S2144] Head-Gordon Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21859472/person/1143592196
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Raymond Robert Clark1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 11, 1914, d. August 7, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-2751.6 Raymond Robert Clark was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 11, 1914 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6,4,5 He married Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 Raymond Robert Clark died on August 7, 1996 at West Virginia at age 82.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 305, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Alloy plant worker7

Family

Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff b. January 5, 1914, d. February 9, 1971
Marriage*Raymond Robert Clark married Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Margaret Lynne Clark8,9,7
  • Marlene Gwyn Clark8,7
  • Suzanne Ray Clark10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Poff marriage record.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Snowa Poff Clark obituary in the Feb 18, 1971 edition.
  3. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Higgenbotham-Clark marriage record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Skaggs-Clark wedding license announcement in the Oct 21, 1969 edition.

Edgar Mellon Alderman1

M, b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
     Edgar Mellon Alderman was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 227-05-9223.2 He was born on July 23, 1896 at Virginia.2,1 He married Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 Edgar Mellon Alderman died on January 12, 1986 at Radford, Virginia, at age 89.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 417, District 17, Radford, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Railroad shop carpenter5
1930Iron pipe works carpenter6
1940Pipe shop carpenter7

Family

Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
Marriage*Edgar Mellon Alderman married Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Caldwell Charlton obituary in the Nov 28, 2016 edition.

James "Jabe" Sowers1,2,3,4

M, b. October 31, 1891, d. April 8, 1972
     James "Jabe" Sowers was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, atop a hill on the south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis on the old Jabe Sowers farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 223-24-9289.6 He was born on October 31, 1891 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4 He married Stella Edna Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 James "Jabe" Sowers died on April 8, 1972 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 80.6,4

Census Records

1920Farmer7
1920Dwelling 141, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 121, District 2, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 98, District 32-4, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer2
1940Farm operator8

Family

Stella Edna Poff b. August 5, 1898, d. June 28, 1974
Marriage*James "Jabe" Sowers married Stella Edna Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luther Alvin Sowers obituary in the Apr 3, 2005 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Leslie Sowers obituary in the Feb 6, 2003 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jo Ann Sowers Hale obituary in the May 15, 2018 edition.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Mabery Vaughn obituary in the Jun 6, 2015 edition.

Iris Emma Dickerson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 8, 1918, d. December 25, 2017
     Iris Emma Dickerson was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She Iris Emma Dickerson Poff, 99 of Willis, passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms, Monday, December 25, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry Poff as well as daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Billy Weeks. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Roselyn and Clinton Hylton; grandchildren, Larry Weeks, June (Danny) Sutphin, Ruth (Tony) Elliott, Ann (Clifford) Boyd; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; two great great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Dickerson; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Robin Murphy. Interment in the Willis Cemetery.5 She was born on April 8, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,6 She married Henry Flemon Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on June 21, 1937.1,2,4,8,5 As of June 21, 1937,her married name was Poff. Iris Emma Dickerson died on December 25, 2017 at Virginia at age 99.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Henry Flemon Poff b. August 24, 1909, d. June 26, 1973
Marriage*Iris Emma Dickerson married Henry Flemon Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on June 21, 1937.1,2,4,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the 80th birthday article about Iris Dickerson Poff in the May 8, 2008 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Flemon Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1973 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Larry Blane Dickerson obituary in the Mar 15, 1979 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Iris Emma Dickerson Poff obituary.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annette Poff Weeks obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  11. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Annette Lea Poff1

F, b. June 13, 1938, d. October 3, 2007
FatherHenry Flemon Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. August 24, 1909, d. June 26, 1973
MotherIris Emma Dickerson1,2,3,4,5 b. April 8, 1918, d. December 25, 2017
     Annette Lea Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery, atop a hill on south side of Rt. 772, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 13, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 She married Billy Clyde Weeks on June 20, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 As of June 20, 1959,her married name was Weeks. Annette Lea Poff died on October 3, 2007 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.2,6 She Annette Poff Weeks, 69, of Willis, Va. passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at home. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry F. Poff and husband, Billy C. Weeks. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dina Weeks; daughter and son-in-law, June and Danny Sutphin; grandsons, Dylan Weeks, Logan Weeks, and Devan Weeks; mother, Iris D. Poff; and sister and brother-in-law, Roselyn and Clinton Hylton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Willis, with the Rev. Philip Bouknight officiating. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2007 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 4, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Billy Clyde Weeks b. January 29, 1941, d. April 26, 2006
Marriage*Annette Lea Poff married Billy Clyde Weeks on June 20, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 
Children
  • Larry Wayne Weeks7,2,8
  • June Gay Weeks7,2,8

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annette Poff Weeks obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Flemon Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1973 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Iris Emma Dickerson Poff obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Clyde Weeks obituary in the Apr 28, 2006 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William T. Stump

M, b. circa 1829
     William T. Stump Possibly killed in the Civil War. He was born circa 1829 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 He married Catherine Poff, daughter of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, on August 23, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 264, District 15, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Fleming Poff1
1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1850Laborer1
1860Farmer3

Family

Catherine Poff b. circa 1832
Marriage*William T. Stump married Catherine Poff, daughter of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, on August 23, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

William Floyd Stump1,2,3

M, b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
FatherWilliam T. Stump4,5 b. circa 1829
MotherCatherine Poff5,4,6 b. circa 1832
     William Floyd Stump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on February 14, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 He married Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff, daughter of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on July 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 William Floyd Stump died on April 4, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.7,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 119, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 318, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 146, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 37, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 110, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 128, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farm laborer1
1910Farmer2
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12

Family

Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
Marriage*William Floyd Stump married Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff, daughter of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on July 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  14. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

John F. Stump1,2

M, b. May 15, 1858
FatherWilliam T. Stump1,2 b. circa 1829
MotherCatherine Poff1,2 b. circa 1832
     John F. Stump Apparently died at a young age. He was born on May 15, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

William Burwell Thomas Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 14, 1838, d. March 28, 1907
FatherWilliam Poff1,2,3,6 b. circa 1815, d. November 3, 1870
MotherNancy Ann Underwood1,2,3,6 b. circa 1813, d. December 9, 1882
     William Burwell Thomas Poff was born on August 14, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6 He married Mary Jane Poff, daughter of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, before 1868.5,4 William Burwell Thomas Poff married Mary Jane Keith, daughter of Greenberry Keith and Timandra N. McPeak, on July 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Burwell Thomas Poff died on March 28, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1075, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 356, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 274, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 304, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 75, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1860Laborer3
1870Farmer4
1880Farmer7
1900Farmer9

Family 1

Mary Jane Poff b. circa 1839, d. January 24, 1894
Marriage*William Burwell Thomas Poff married Mary Jane Poff, daughter of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, before 1868.5,4 
Child

Family 2

Mary Jane Keith b. May 17, 1860, d. January 2, 1929
Marriage*William Burwell Thomas Poff married Mary Jane Keith, daughter of Greenberry Keith and Timandra N. McPeak, on July 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  6. [S1231] Floyd County, Virginia Ancestors & Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=floyd-1&id=I6793
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Page Morris Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 25, 1886, d. June 10, 1954
FatherJoseph Green Light2 b. September 18, 1858, d. August 5, 1947
MotherNancy Elizabeth McNeil2 b. October 6, 1856, d. January 20, 1950
     Page Morris Light was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 25, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 He married Ida Ethel Shank, daughter of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on December 25, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Page Morris Light and Ida Ethel Shank were divorced on February 12, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 Page Morris Light died on June 10, 1954 at age 68.1,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 8, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 49, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Coal mine laborer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Ida Ethel Shank b. December 25, 1893, d. January 12, 1960
Marriage*Page Morris Light married Ida Ethel Shank, daughter of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on December 25, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Page Morris Light and Ida Ethel Shank were divorced on February 12, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Correll Light obituary in the Mar 20, 2006 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.

Mary Ellen Poff1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1893, d. May 21, 1980
FatherWilliam Isaac Poff4,5,6,7,3 b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
MotherStella Florence Reed4,5,6,7,3 b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
     Mary Ellen Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 She was born on November 12, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,7,3 She married Yuston Dudley Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on December 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9,3 As of December 20, 1911,her married name was Manning. Mary Ellen Poff died on May 21, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 123, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 70, District 48, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 156, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 192, District 119-39, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 143, District 120-129, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Yuston Dudley Manning b. March 24, 1887, d. June 24, 1976
Marriage*Mary Ellen Poff married Yuston Dudley Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on December 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S1715] Jane Manning Hogge, "Reed, Poff, Manning and Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 22, 2008.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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
  8. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Yuston Dudley Manning obituary in the Jul 1, 1976 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Manning Beatty obitutary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael L. Henry obituary in the Dec 23, 2010 edition.
  16. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Norman Eddy Poff1,2,3

M, b. September 14, 1897, d. May 29, 1968
FatherWilliam Isaac Poff4,5,2,6 b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
MotherStella Florence Reed4,5,2,6 b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-8793.7 Norman Eddy Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 He was born on September 14, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Sep 14, 1889.7,1,6,3 He married Ruth Margaret "Maggie" Tinsley circa 1918.8,9 Norman Eddy Poff Not enumerated with his family in the 1930 Census on April 12, 1930.9 He married Lura Elizabeth Sink on December 2, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Norman Eddy Poff died on May 29, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.10,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 123, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 334, District 45-13, Green Sulphur, Summers Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer11

Family 1

Ruth Margaret "Maggie" Tinsley b. October 15, 1901, d. August 25, 1988
Marriage*Norman Eddy Poff married Ruth Margaret "Maggie" Tinsley circa 1918.8,9 
Children

Family 2

Lura Elizabeth Sink b. May 19, 1922, d. December 23, 1990
Marriage*Norman Eddy Poff married Lura Elizabeth Sink on December 2, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1715] Jane Manning Hogge, "Reed, Poff, Manning and Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 22, 2008.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clyde Hamilton Poff1,2

M, b. August 13, 1899, d. July 18, 1963
FatherWilliam Isaac Poff3,4,5,6,2 b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
MotherStella Florence Reed3,4,5,6,2 b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
     Clyde Hamilton Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7 He was born on August 13, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on July 18, 1963 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 63.8,2,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 123, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 84, District 47, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 847, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as an invalid6

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  8. [S1715] Jane Manning Hogge, "Reed, Poff, Manning and Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 22, 2008.

Fred Lee "Freddy" Poff1,2,3

M, b. March 3, 1901
FatherWilliam Isaac Poff4,2,3 b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
MotherStella Florence Reed4,2,3 b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
     Fred Lee "Freddy" Poff Fred Poff left home supposedly after an argument with his father, went to Richmond and joined the Navy. He trained as a postal clerk in Hampton Roads and served on the U.S.S. Nevada until December 29, 1920 when he was dishonorably discharged from the Navy because he was too young when he joined. He sent a few letters to his mom and sisters while in the service. He never returned home or made contact with his parents or siblings after his departure from the Navy. Found on board the Nevada in the 1920 census, he indicated that he was born and from Atlantic City, NJ.2 He was born on March 3, 1901 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S1402] Logan Jennings, Fred Lee Poff in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 9, 2006.
  3. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.

John Curtis Poff1,2,3

M, b. December 6, 1902, d. March 2, 1966
FatherWilliam Isaac Poff4,5,3 b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
MotherStella Florence Reed4,5,3 b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
     John Curtis Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 He was born on December 6, 1902 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 He married Margaret Ellen Medley circa 1925.1,8,3 John Curtis Poff died on March 2, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.1,2,6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 84, District 47, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 379, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 58, District 81-4F, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Pressing shop laborer8
1940Dry cleaning presser9

Family

Margaret Ellen Medley b. November 5, 1906, d. December 12, 1952
Marriage*John Curtis Poff married Margaret Ellen Medley circa 1925.1,8,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S1715] Jane Manning Hogge, "Reed, Poff, Manning and Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 22, 2008.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.