Perlina "Paulina" Webb1,2

F, b. December 5, 1832, d. April 19, 1911
     Perlina "Paulina" Webb was born on December 5, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Lewis Poff, son of George Poff and Lucy Trail, on January 8, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 As of January 8, 1851,her married name was Poff. As of August 20, 1877,her married name was Collins.3 Perlina "Paulina" Webb married Hamilton W. Collins on August 20, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Perlina "Paulina" Webb died on April 19, 1911 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 95, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 164, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Lewis Poff b. April 1, 1828, d. May 30, 1865
Marriage*Perlina "Paulina" Webb married Lewis Poff, son of George Poff and Lucy Trail, on January 8, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Family 2

Hamilton W. Collins b. circa 1837
Marriage*Perlina "Paulina" Webb married Hamilton W. Collins on August 20, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John William Poff1,2,3

M, b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
FatherLewis Poff2,1,4,5,6 b. April 1, 1828, d. May 30, 1865
MotherPerlina "Paulina" Webb2,1,4,5,6 b. December 5, 1832, d. April 19, 1911
     John William Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 He was born on July 17, 1854 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certiticate has a birth date of Jul 17, 1853.7,1,2,3,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Chandler, daughter of Jesse C. Minnis Chandler and Catherine J. Akers, on January 6, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,8 John William Poff married Nancy Reed on June 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,8 John William Poff died on June 7, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 95, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 164, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 244, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 445, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Chandler b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
Marriage*John William Poff married Mary Elizabeth Chandler, daughter of Jesse C. Minnis Chandler and Catherine J. Akers, on January 6, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,8 
Children

Family 2

Nancy Reed b. November 1, 1853, d. March 20, 1927
Marriage*John William Poff married Nancy Reed on June 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,8 

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1746] Bible of Rev. R. B. Pritchett, online http://jefferson.tngenealogy.net/research-aids/17-families/280-bible-of-rev-reuel-b-pritchett
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  13. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  15. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  16. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Mary Elizabeth Chandler1,2

F, b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
FatherJesse C. Minnis Chandler1
MotherCatherine J. Akers1
     Mary Elizabeth Chandler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 20, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 She married John William Poff, son of Lewis Poff and Perlina "Paulina" Webb, on January 6, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of January 6, 1876,her married name was Poff. Mary Elizabeth Chandler died on July 23, 1908 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55; Died after surgery.5,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 244, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

John William Poff b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Chandler married John William Poff, son of Lewis Poff and Perlina "Paulina" Webb, on January 6, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1746] Bible of Rev. R. B. Pritchett, online http://jefferson.tngenealogy.net/research-aids/17-families/280-bible-of-rev-reuel-b-pritchett
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  5. [S1748] Eller Chronicles, May 1988, Page 7, online http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~adelr/may88/may88p7.htm
  6. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Mrs. John Poff death announcement in the Jul 30, 1908 edition.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery 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. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  14. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Christopher Hylton Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 28, 1895, d. March 23, 1959
FatherJohn William Poff6,7,8,3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler6,8,3 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Christopher Hylton Poff was buried at Heplers Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.3,5 His Social Security Number was 172-05-1292.3 He was born on February 28, 1895 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards have a birth date of Feb 15, 1895.1,8,2,3,4 He married Ivna Clark on November 27, 1920.9,10 Christopher Hylton Poff married Pearl K. Treon circa 1925.11 Christopher Hylton Poff died on March 23, 1959 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 64.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 445, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 130, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 122, District 92, Manor, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania11

Occupation

1920Retail store salesman12
1930Refrigerator salesman11

Family 1

Ivna Clark
Marriage*Christopher Hylton Poff married Ivna Clark on November 27, 1920.9,10 

Family 2

Pearl K. Treon b. December 29, 1900, d. October 9, 1973
Marriage*Christopher Hylton Poff married Pearl K. Treon circa 1925.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6401] Heplers Church of God Cemetery, Schuylkill Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  9. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  10. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Hamilton Poff1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1876, d. June 5, 1940
FatherJohn William Poff4,3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler4,3 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     William Hamilton Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on October 18, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 18, 1876.5,1,3 He married Rosetta Elisa Spangler, daughter of Elder Samuel George Spangler and Mary Ona Agee, on April 17, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,5,3 William Hamilton Poff died on June 5, 1940 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 63.5,3 He William H. Poff, 67, died Wednesday Jun. 5th at his home in Marion. He was formerly from this town. Funeral services were held at the Missionary Baptist church here by Rev. Haberer, Elders Herman Spangler and Harvey Reed. Interment was in the Jacksonville Cemetery here. Survivors other than his wife Mrs. Rosetta Spangler-Poff and the following children: Mrs. Elia Courtney, Roanoke, Mrs. Virginia Wadell, Marion, Mrs. Nellie Love, and Mrs. Effie Cooper and Roy Poff, of Langley Field, Va. on June 13, 1940.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 244, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 72, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 3, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 67, District 15, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 140, District 87-3, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Veternarian9
1920Mill laborer10
1930State hospital laborer11
1940Electrician12

Family

Rosetta Elisa Spangler b. November 10, 1876, d. September 18, 1962
Marriage*William Hamilton Poff married Rosetta Elisa Spangler, daughter of Elder Samuel George Spangler and Mary Ona Agee, on April 17, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Mary Ella Courtney obituary in the Nov 30, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William H. Poff obituary in the Jun 13, 1940 edition.
  6. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nellie Poff Love obituary in the Dec 18, 1958 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Effie Lena Hammonds obituary in the Nov 7, 1966 edition.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Samuel William Poff death certificate.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paulina/Pauline Poff1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1878, d. March 3, 1934
FatherJohn William Poff1,2,3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler1,2,3 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Paulina/Pauline Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on February 11, 1878 at Virginia.5 She married William R. Nolley, son of Rufus T. Nolley and Catherine Weaver, on January 27, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 As of January 27, 1894,her married name was Nolley. Paulina/Pauline Poff died on March 3, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.5,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 244, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 294, District 64, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 193, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 59, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 17, District 13, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

William R. Nolley b. November 28, 1864, d. September 14, 1940
Marriage*Paulina/Pauline Poff married William R. Nolley, son of Rufus T. Nolley and Catherine Weaver, on January 27, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nora Poff1,2

F, b. October 7, 1879, d. February 4, 1906
FatherJohn William Poff1,2 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler1,2 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Nora Poff was born on October 7, 1879 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Albert Parrish Dixon on December 29, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 As of December 29, 1897,her married name was Dixon.2 Nora Poff died on February 4, 1906 at age 26.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 244, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Albert Parrish Dixon b. November 21, 1872, d. June 2, 1961
Marriage*Nora Poff married Albert Parrish Dixon on December 29, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Albert Edward Poff1,2

M, b. May 10, 1881, d. March 2, 1938
FatherJohn William Poff3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler3 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Albert Edward Poff married Alice Unknown.2 Albert Edward Poff was born on May 10, 1881 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of May 10, 1885.1,2 He married Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin on May 23, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Albert Edward Poff died on March 2, 1938 at Campbell Co., Kentucky, at age 56; Died in an accidental fall.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 75, District 98, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 2, District 41, Danville, Boyle Co., Kentucky5
1930Dwelling 2, District 258, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio6

Occupation

1910Farmer4
1920Railroad machinist5

Family 1

Alice Unknown
Marriage*Albert Edward Poff married Alice Unknown.2 

Family 2

Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin b. February 17, 1878, d. October 8, 1928
Marriage*Albert Edward Poff married Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin on May 23, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964, From the Albert Edward Poff death certificate.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ella Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 3, 1883, d. October 6, 1957
FatherJohn William Poff7,2,3,5,1 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler7,2,5,1 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Ella Poff was buried at French Broad Church of the Brethren Cemetery, White Pine, Jefferson Co., Tennessee.8,1,6 She was born on October 3, 1883 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,1,6 She married Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett on September 29, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,1,6 As of September 29, 1911,her married name was Pritchett. Ella Poff died on October 6, 1957 at White Pine, Jefferson Co., Tennessee, at age 74.8,1,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 445, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 229, District 211, Civil District 10, Washington Co., Tennessee9
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-2, Civil District 1, Jefferson Co., Tennessee10

Family

Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett b. April 13, 1884, d. April 2, 1974
Marriage*Ella Poff married Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett on September 29, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1746] Bible of Rev. R. B. Pritchett, online http://jefferson.tngenealogy.net/research-aids/17-families/280-bible-of-rev-reuel-b-pritchett
  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. [S6398] French Broad Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1747] Descendants of Michael Gerst, online http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nony/garst/d1079.htm
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
FatherJohn William Poff4,1,5,6 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler4,1,5,6 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     His Social Security Number was 225-05-6421.7 Lewis Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on March 27, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,5,6 He married Dora Belle Graham, daughter of Asa A. Graham and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump, on June 20, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Lewis Poff married Marroed Hattie Green Poff, daughter of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, on June 6, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Lewis Poff died on June 17, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.8,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 446, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 62, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 48, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 198, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Retail grocery merchant10
1930Cambria town sergeant11
1940Cambria sergeant12

Family 1

Dora Belle Graham b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
Marriage*Lewis Poff married Dora Belle Graham, daughter of Asa A. Graham and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump, on June 20, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Marroed Hattie Green Poff b. September 27, 1891, d. July 6, 1973
Marriage*Lewis Poff married Marroed Hattie Green Poff, daughter of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, on June 6, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George L. Poff obituary in the Nov 23, 2008 edition.

John Henry Poff

M, b. February 9, 1887, d. January 20, 1948
FatherJohn William Poff1,2,3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler1,2,3 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     John Henry Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 9, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Sunset Cemetery listing and his death certificate have a birth date of Feb 24, 1887.4,2,3 He married Florida Mae Bowyer on January 23, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 John Henry Poff died on January 20, 1948 at West Grove, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60.4,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 447, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 195, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 46, District 52, New London, Chester Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family

Florida Mae Bowyer b. January 20, 1882, d. September 25, 1975
Marriage*John Henry Poff married Florida Mae Bowyer on January 23, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Bertha Jane Poff

F, b. January 24, 1889, d. December 3, 1910
FatherJohn William Poff1,2,3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler1,2 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Bertha Jane Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on January 24, 1889 at Virginia.1 She died on December 3, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 21.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 445, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Roy Andrew Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 11, 1890, d. October 6, 1967
FatherJohn William Poff4,5,3 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler4,5,3 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     Roy Andrew Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-09-5017.6 He was born on April 11, 1890 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Apr 23, 1890.6,1,5,3 He married Hazel Lee Davis on March 19, 1919 at Washington, D.C..7,3,8 Roy Andrew Poff died on October 6, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 16, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia9
1920Dwelling 151, District 31, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 119, District 14, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 235, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1910Painting company bookkeeper9
1920Insurance agent10
1930Real estate manager11
1940Real estate company propriator12

Family

Hazel Lee Davis b. August 20, 1894, d. January 1, 1965
Marriage*Roy Andrew Poff married Hazel Lee Davis on March 19, 1919 at Washington, D.C..7,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  8. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Harless Cole obituary in the Dec 16, 2003 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Poff Washburn obituary in the Dec 17, 2003 edition.

James Childress Poff1,2

M, b. December 15, 1892, d. August 29, 1919
FatherJohn William Poff3,4,5 b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
MotherMary Elizabeth Chandler3,5 b. September 20, 1852, d. July 23, 1908
     James Childress Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Died in US Navy."6 He was born on December 15, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,5 He died on August 29, 1919 at Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 26.6,7,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 445, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S6404] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."

Rosetta Elisa Spangler1

F, b. November 10, 1876, d. September 18, 1962
FatherElder Samuel George Spangler2,3 b. December 20, 1853, d. March 8, 1929
MotherMary Ona Agee2,3 b. June 2, 1851, d. February 8, 1930
     Rosetta Elisa Spangler was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,3 She was born on November 10, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 29, 1876.4,3 She married William Hamilton Poff, son of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on April 17, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8,3 As of April 17, 1897,her married name was Poff. Rosetta Elisa Spangler died on September 18, 1962 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 85.7,4,3 She Mrs. Rosetta Poff, 85, widow of W.H. Poff, died Tuesday at a Charlottesville nursing home. She was a native of Floyd County.Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Effie Hammond, Princeton, W.Va; Mrs. J. Finley Courtney, Carrolton, Mrs. C.W. Waddell, Christiansburg; a son, C.R. Poff, Alexandria; two brothers, C.B. Spangler, Floyd, W.B. Spangler, Christiansburg: 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Christiansburg Church of the Brethren by Rev. Roy W. Redding. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. on September 18, 1962.4

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 72, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 3, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 67, District 15, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 140, District 87-3, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia13

Family

William Hamilton Poff b. October 18, 1876, d. June 5, 1940
Marriage*Rosetta Elisa Spangler married William Hamilton Poff, son of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on April 17, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Mary Ella Courtney obituary in the Nov 30, 2000 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Samuel G. Spangler obituary in the March 14, 1929 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Rosetta Poff obituary in the Sep 18, 1962 edition.
  5. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William H. Poff obituary in the Jun 13, 1940 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nellie Poff Love obituary in the Dec 18, 1958 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Effie Lena Hammonds obituary in the Nov 7, 1966 edition.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Samuel William Poff death certificate.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William R. Nolley1,2,3

M, b. November 28, 1864, d. September 14, 1940
FatherRufus T. Nolley1,3 b. April, 1839, d. after 1900
MotherCatherine Weaver1,3 b. circa 1839
     William R. Nolley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on November 28, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,3 He married Paulina/Pauline Poff, daughter of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on January 27, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 William R. Nolley died on September 14, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.4,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 64, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 193, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 59, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 17, District 13, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1910Odd job laborer6
1920Building laborer2
1930Farmer7

Family

Paulina/Pauline Poff b. February 11, 1878, d. March 3, 1934
Marriage*William R. Nolley married Paulina/Pauline Poff, daughter of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on January 27, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Albert Parrish Dixon1,2,3,4

M, b. November 21, 1872, d. June 2, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 228-03-9839.5 Albert Parrish Dixon was born on November 21, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,4 He married Nora Poff, daughter of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on December 29, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 Albert Parrish Dixon died on June 2, 1961 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 88.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 273, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 312, District 129, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 447, District 96, Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 16, District 4, Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 219, District 74-5, Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Brewing cooper7
1920Flour miller8
1930Grain miller9

Family

Nora Poff b. October 7, 1879, d. February 4, 1906
Marriage*Albert Parrish Dixon married Nora Poff, daughter of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on December 29, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin1

F, b. February 17, 1878, d. October 8, 1928
     Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 17, 1878 at Virginia.2 She married Albert Edward Poff, son of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on May 23, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 As of May 23, 1905,her married name was Poff. Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin died on October 8, 1928 at age 50.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 75, District 98, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 2, District 41, Danville, Boyle Co., Kentucky5

Family

Albert Edward Poff b. May 10, 1881, d. March 2, 1938
Marriage*Nancy Alma "Nannie" Chafin married Albert Edward Poff, son of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on May 23, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett1,2,3

M, b. April 13, 1884, d. April 2, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 414-66-6005.4 Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett was buried at French Broad Church of the Brethren Cemetery, White Pine, Jefferson Co., Tennessee.5,3 He was born on April 13, 1884 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.6,2,4,3 He married Ella Poff, daughter of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on September 29, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,7,3 Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett died on April 2, 1974 at Blount Co., Tennessee, at age 89.5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 229, District 211, Civil District 10, Washington Co., Tennessee8
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-2, Civil District 1, Jefferson Co., Tennessee9

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1940Minister9

Family

Ella Poff b. October 3, 1883, d. October 6, 1957
Marriage*Rev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett married Ella Poff, daughter of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on September 29, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3440] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869–1909.
  3. [S6398] French Broad Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1747] Descendants of Michael Gerst, online http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nony/garst/d1079.htm
  6. [S1746] Bible of Rev. R. B. Pritchett, online http://jefferson.tngenealogy.net/research-aids/17-families/280-bible-of-rev-reuel-b-pritchett
  7. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ethel Nevada Pritchett1,2,3

F, b. August 28, 1913, d. April 16, 2009
FatherRev. Reuel Bowman Pritchett1,4 b. April 13, 1884, d. April 2, 1974
MotherElla Poff1,4 b. October 3, 1883, d. October 6, 1957
     Ethel Nevada Pritchett was buried at New Providence Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee.5 She was born on August 28, 1913 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1,6,7,5 As of April 4, 1942,her married name was Kintner.6 She married Elgin Perry Kintner M.D. on April 4, 1942 at White Pine, Jefferson Co., Tennessee.8,6,2,3 Ethel Nevada Pritchett died on April 16, 2009 at Tennessee at age 95.7,5 She After a short decline in health, Ethel Pritchett Kintner joined the church everlasting at the age of 95. Though born outside of Johnson City, Ethel lived most of her life at White Pine. She attended Dandridge High School, Bridgewater College, graduated from nursing school at Roanoke Hospital, Roanoke, Va., received a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with credits towards her doctorate in Adult Basic Education. She met Elgin P. Kintner, M.D., at a church conference in Ocean Grove, N.J., and they were married in 1942. In 1952, Elgin and Ethel moved to Maryville. A busy mother with four children, she gave her vitality and energy to her church, the children's schools and her community. She was active in the Women's Auxiliary of Blount County and Tennessee Medical Societies, a volunteer teacher at the Job Corps Center at Townsend, she tutored underprivileged students, was a Girl Scout leader honored for 20 years of service, and was a leader of the Appalachian Trail Youth Conference. In 1987, she and her husband Elgin started a chapter of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. She was a member of the First Families of Tennessee. Ethel enjoyed more than 50 years of membership and service at New Providence Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Women's Association and a teacher in the intermediate Sunday school program. Always an energetic student and life-long learner, Ethel became interested in Adult Basic Education and set up the ABE program sponsored by Alcoa, Maryville and Blount County, where she served as teacher/coordinator for 12 years. These experiences started her on a writing career with regular contributions to her professional journals and publication of her book, "Education: The Plight of the Illiterate Adult" Her autobiography, "Growing up in Appalachia" has been enjoyed by many readers. Ethel leaves behind the following family: daughter, Rebecca King and her husband Rufus B. King of Friendsville; son, Richard Kintner of Maryville; daughter, Johanna Bryant and her husband Larry Bryant of Knoxville; daughter, Ella Brown and her husband Tom Brown of Van Wert, Ohio; grandson, Kevin King of Durham, N.C; grandson, Bradley King of Franklin; grandson, Micah Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandson, Caleb Brown of Van Wert, Ohio; she has four great-grandchildren. Ethel lived each day to its fullest and will be remembered for her ability to make each individual, regardless of circumstances, abilities and disabilities, feel important, capable, valued, and lifted up in her presence. A family graveside service will be held at the French Broad Church of the Brethren, White Pine, and a memorial service for all who wish to attend will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville. Ethel's father was instrumental in helping establish the Heifer International and was known as the sea-going cowboy when he accompanied the second shipload of animals to Greece. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts may be sent to the Heifer International, the Imagination Library c/o the Maryville Kiwanis Foundation, Maryville, or to building fund of New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, in charge. on August 17, 2009.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 229, District 211, Civil District 10, Washington Co., Tennessee4
1940Dwelling 196, District 119-22, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Nurse9

Family

Elgin Perry Kintner M.D. b. September 5, 1917, d. May 25, 2008
Marriage*Ethel Nevada Pritchett married Elgin Perry Kintner M.D. on April 4, 1942 at White Pine, Jefferson Co., Tennessee.8,6,2,3 
Children
  • Rebecca Kay Kintner8,6,3
  • Richard Charles Kintner8,6,3
  • Ruth Johanna Kintner8,6,3
  • Ella Marie Kintner8,6,3
  • Ella Jean Kintner6 b. May 9, 1955, d. May 13, 1955

Citations

  1. [S1746] Bible of Rev. R. B. Pritchett, online http://jefferson.tngenealogy.net/research-aids/17-families/280-bible-of-rev-reuel-b-pritchett
  2. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  3. [S6400] Daily Times, The, From the Ethel Pritchett Kintner obituary in the Aug 17, 2009 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6399] New Providence Cemetery, Blount Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1748] Eller Chronicles, May 1988, Page 7, online http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~adelr/may88/may88p7.htm
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1747] Descendants of Michael Gerst, online http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nony/garst/d1079.htm
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dora Belle Graham1,2

F, b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
FatherAsa A. Graham3,1,4 b. March 3, 1860, d. September 10, 1932
MotherElizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump3,1 b. August 5, 1865, d. March 1, 1958
     Dora Belle Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She was born on December 31, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Lewis Poff, son of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on June 20, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of June 20, 1907,her married name was Poff. Dora Belle Graham died on December 12, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 32.4

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 446, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 62, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Lewis Poff b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
Marriage*Dora Belle Graham married Lewis Poff, son of John William Poff and Mary Elizabeth Chandler, on June 20, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S546] Peggy Burton Rich, Graham Family.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the James Edward Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dock E. Poff1

M, b. January 18, 1908, d. June 27, 1938
FatherLewis Poff2,3,1 b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
MotherDora Belle Graham2,3 b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
     Dock E. Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 18, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death record has a brith year of 1905 but the Census supports 1908.4,1 He married Rachel Cook on August 11, 1930 at High Bridge, Virginia.5 Dock E. Poff and Rachel Cook were divorced on July 22, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Dock E. Poff died on June 27, 1938 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 30.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 446, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 62, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Langley Field, Elizabeth City, Virginia6

Occupation

1930U.S. Army Sergeant6

Family

Rachel Cook b. circa 1908
Marriage*Dock E. Poff married Rachel Cook on August 11, 1930 at High Bridge, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Dock E. Poff and Rachel Cook were divorced on July 22, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  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. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Henry Lee Poff1,2

M, b. May 24, 1909, d. September 7, 1909
FatherLewis Poff1 b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
MotherDora Belle Graham1 b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
     Henry Lee Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on September 7, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Nora Vivian Poff1,2

F, b. September 10, 1910, d. September 19, 1963
FatherLewis Poff3,2 b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
MotherDora Belle Graham3,2 b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
     Nora Vivian Poff was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Eastwood.2 She married Peyton Brown Eastwood.2 Nora Vivian Poff and John Henry Cockrum were divorced.4 Nora Vivian Poff was born on September 10, 1910 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 14, 1928,her married name was Cockrum.5 She married John Henry Cockrum on June 14, 1928.5,6 As of April 9, 1938,her married name was Allison.5 Nora Vivian Poff married Harvey Lee Allison on April 9, 1938 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 Nora Vivian Poff died on September 19, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 53.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 95, District 1, Brownstown, Jackson Co., Indiana7

Family 1

Peyton Brown Eastwood b. April 21, 1911, d. January 1, 1998
Marriage*Nora Vivian Poff married Peyton Brown Eastwood.2 

Family 2

John Henry Cockrum b. March 12, 1900, d. June 30, 1976
Divorce*Nora Vivian Poff and John Henry Cockrum were divorced.4 
Marriage* Nora Vivian Poff married John Henry Cockrum on June 14, 1928.5,6 
Children

Family 3

Harvey Lee Allison b. April 22, 1901, d. February 14, 1944
Marriage*Nora Vivian Poff married Harvey Lee Allison on April 9, 1938 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5510] Oaks New (3), online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/59553527/person/44046381715/facts
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sidney Woodrow Poff1,2

M, b. November 9, 1912, d. September 19, 1983
FatherLewis Poff3,4,2 b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
MotherDora Belle Graham3,4,5,2 b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
     His Social Security Number was 224-03-7157.6 Sidney Woodrow Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2 He was born on November 9, 1912 at Virginia.6 He married Mildred H. Jones on April 17, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9 Sidney Woodrow Poff died on September 19, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 48, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 191, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farmer10

Family

Mildred H. Jones b. January 20, 1915, d. March 29, 2001
Marriage*Sidney Woodrow Poff married Mildred H. Jones on April 17, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the James Edward Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred H. Poff obitutary in the Mar 31, 2001 edition.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Richard Poff obituary in the Aug 13, 2020 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Thomas Michael Poff obituary.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fred Poff1,2

M, b. November 26, 1915, d. 1922
FatherLewis Poff1,2 b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
MotherDora Belle Graham1,2 b. December 31, 1888, d. December 12, 1921
     Fred Poff was born on November 26, 1915 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 He died in 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

James Edward Poff1,2,3

M, b. May 13, 1923, d. December 26, 1971
FatherLewis Poff1,3 b. March 27, 1885, d. June 17, 1959
MotherMarroed Hattie Green Poff1,2 b. September 27, 1891, d. July 6, 1973
     James Edward Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on May 13, 1923 at Virginia.4,3 He died on December 26, 1971 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 48.2,3 He James Edward Poff, 48, died Sunday in a Marion hospital. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Hattie Poff, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Lorraine Hale, Baltimore, Md; three brothers, George L. Poff, Sidney W. Poff, Ray Poff, Christiansburg. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on December 27, 1971.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the James Edward Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm