Harvey LaFayette Poff1,2,3

M, b. May 3, 1902, d. July 12, 1961
FatherJohn William "Will" Poff1,2,4,3 b. April 26, 1878, d. June 11, 1940
MotherNannie Maude Cole1,2,4,3 b. September 23, 1883, d. May 27, 1966
     Harvey LaFayette Poff was buried at Pembroke Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 3, 1902 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Fannie Sue Collins circa 1924.6,7,8 Harvey LaFayette Poff married Edna Mae Smith on May 17, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5 Harvey LaFayette Poff and Edna Mae Smith were divorced before 1957.4 Harvey LaFayette Poff married Edna Mae Smith on March 17, 1957 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4 Harvey LaFayette Poff died on July 12, 1961 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3 He Mullens ­ Funeral services for Harvey LaFayette Poff, 59, of Pineville will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Mullens with the Rev. William R. Nelson and the Rev. Harry Stevens in charge. Burial will be in the Pembroke Cemetery in Pembrook, Va. Poff died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Morgantown hospital. Born May 3, 1902, at Pembroke, Va., he was a son of Mrs. Maude Cole Poff of Pembroke, Va., and the late J. W. Poff. A member of the First Baptist Church in Mullens, he was a retired machinist with the Virginian Railway. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Poff of Akron, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Vivian Pauley of Mullens, Mrs. Helen Phillips of Pineville, with whom he lived, Mrs. Betty Goode of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Fern Tolliver of Pineville, and Miss Harva Mae Poff of Akron, Ohio; five brothers, Frank of Cleveland, Ohio, Arnold of Bristol, Tenn., and Clarence, Roy, and Virgil, all of Pembroke, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Brumfield and Mrs. Martin Huffman, both of Pembroke, and Mrs. Bill Henry of Salem, Va., and six grandchildren. The body will be taken from the Sam Foglesong Funeral Home in Mullens to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Phillips, at 3:30 p.m. today. on July 14, 1961.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 64, District 25, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 179, District 31, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 126, District 9, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 26, District 55-10A, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Steam railroad laborer2
1930Railway shop machinist7
1940Machinist helper9

Family 1

Fannie Sue Collins b. April 16, 1905, d. January 3, 1942
Marriage*Harvey LaFayette Poff married Fannie Sue Collins circa 1924.6,7,8 
Children

Family 2

Edna Mae Smith b. June 10, 1913, d. April 27, 1995
Marriage*Harvey LaFayette Poff married Edna Mae Smith on May 17, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5 
Divorce* Harvey LaFayette Poff and Edna Mae Smith were divorced before 1957.4 
Marriage Harvey LaFayette Poff married Edna Mae Smith on March 17, 1957 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • Harva Mae Poff3,11

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harvey LaFayette Poff obituary in the Jul 14, 1961 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Poff marriage certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Goode marriage certificate.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fannie Sue Poff death certificate.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From Fannie Sue Poff obituary in the Jan 4, 1942 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phillips-Poff marriage certificate.
  11. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From Vivian Pauley obituary in the Mar 15, 1974 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Alta Fern Tolliver obituary in the May 9, 2004 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Frances Ellen Phillips Henley obituary in the Mar 30, 1999 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pauley-Poff marriage certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goode-Poff marriage record.
  17. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tolliver-Poff marriage certificate.

Roy Glen Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 13, 1907, d. January 27, 1987
FatherJohn William "Will" Poff1,6,2,7,3,5 b. April 26, 1878, d. June 11, 1940
MotherNannie Maude Cole1,6,2,7,3,5 b. September 23, 1883, d. May 27, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-5546.8 Roy Glen Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.9,5 He was born on March 13, 1907 at Giles Co., Virginia.8,1,9,5 He married Nannie Beatrice Blevins, daughter of Alara P. Blevins and Nora Goodman, on October 1, 1931 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,10,5 Roy Glen Poff died on January 27, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 79.9,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 64, District 25, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 179, District 31, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 276, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 78, District 36-9, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930General store clerk3
1940Pipe fitter4

Family

Nannie Beatrice Blevins b. September 7, 1914, d. June 30, 1998
Marriage*Roy Glen Poff married Nannie Beatrice Blevins, daughter of Alara P. Blevins and Nora Goodman, on October 1, 1931 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,10,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Poff Huffman obituary in the Oct 24, 2007 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles 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=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Beatrice Poff obituary in the Jul 3, 1998 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray A. Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 2008 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clarence Preston Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. September 26, 1904, d. August 28, 1983
FatherJohn William "Will" Poff5,1,6,7,3,8 b. April 26, 1878, d. June 11, 1940
MotherNannie Maude Cole5,1,6,7,3,8 b. September 23, 1883, d. May 27, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-5943.9 Clarence Preston Poff was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10,3 He was born on September 26, 1904 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1903.9,10,3,8,4 He married Ruby Lucille Mabry on December 21, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,8 Clarence Preston Poff and Ruby Lucille Mabry were divorced before April 9, 1940.7 Clarence Preston Poff died on August 28, 1983 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.10,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 64, District 25, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 179, District 31, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 15, District 4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 11, District 36-9, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Highway road foreman2

Family

Ruby Lucille Mabry b. June 10, 1913, d. June 30, 1995
Marriage*Clarence Preston Poff married Ruby Lucille Mabry on December 21, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,8 
Divorce* Clarence Preston Poff and Ruby Lucille Mabry were divorced before April 9, 1940.7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Poff Huffman obituary in the Oct 24, 2007 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles 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=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Mary McKern1

F, b. July 27, 1809, d. October 3, 1862
FatherLuke McKern b. circa 1785, d. September 26, 1847
MotherHannah Thrash b. 1790, d. circa 1872
     Mary McKern was buried at Youngs Creek Cemetery, Greenfield Township, Orange Co., Indiana.2 She was born on July 27, 1809 at North Carolina.2 As of October 22, 1829,her married name was Hammond.1 She married Aaron Denny Hammond on October 22, 1829 at Orange Co., Indiana.1 Mary McKern died on October 3, 1862 at Orange Co., Indiana, at age 53.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 8, Greenfield Township, Orange Co., Indiana3
1860Dwelling 425, Greenfield Township, Orange Co., Indiana4

Family

Aaron Denny Hammond b. January 8, 1810, d. September 9, 1868
Marriage*Mary McKern married Aaron Denny Hammond on October 22, 1829 at Orange Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S978] Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Dodd, Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892.
  2. [S1764] Our Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2839919&id=I07351
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Nannie Beatrice Blevins1,2,3

F, b. September 7, 1914, d. June 30, 1998
FatherAlara P. Blevins1,2
MotherNora Goodman1,2
     Her Social Security Number was 233-86-3700.4 Nannie Beatrice Blevins was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 7, 1914 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.1,3 She married Roy Glen Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on October 1, 1931 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,1,5 As of October 1, 1931,her married name was Poff. Nannie Beatrice Blevins died on June 30, 1998 at Panama City, Bay Co., Florida, at age 83.1,4,3 She POFF, Nannie Beatrice, 83, of Pembroke died Tuesday, June 30, 1998 in Panama City, Fla., where she had been making her home with her daughter. Born in Ashe Co., N.C. on September 7, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Alara P. and Nora Goodman Blevins. She was the devoted wife of the late Roy G. Poff, a loving mother and grandmother and a faithful member of Pembroke Christian Church. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rayburn A. and Betty Poff of Roanoke and Gerald G. and Shirley Poff of Lynchburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol E. and Larry Thornhill of Panama City, Fla; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Ruth Blevins of Pearisburg, Larry and Frances Blevins of Pembroke, Paul and Margaret Blevins of Fleetwood, N.C; five grandchildren, Ricky Poff, Teresa Poff, Bruce Poff, Debbie Thomas, and Lisa McDaniel; three great-grandchildren, Ryan McDaniel, Daniel Poff and Victoria Poff, and a very special niece Betsy Royal. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning July 4, 1998 at 11 a.m. in the Pembroke Christian Church with the Rev., E.C. Redmon and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 3, 1998.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 78, District 36-9, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6

Family

Roy Glen Poff b. March 13, 1907, d. January 27, 1987
Marriage*Nannie Beatrice Blevins married Roy Glen Poff, son of John William "Will" Poff and Nannie Maude Cole, on October 1, 1931 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Beatrice Poff obituary in the Jul 3, 1998 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray A. Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 2008 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rayburn Alra "Ray" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 11, 1935, d. December 19, 2008
FatherRoy Glen Poff2,3,6 b. March 13, 1907, d. January 27, 1987
MotherNannie Beatrice Blevins2,3,6 b. September 7, 1914, d. June 30, 1998
     Rayburn Alra "Ray" Poff was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 230-38-7074.7 He was born on July 11, 1935 at Giles Co., Virginia.7,4 He married Betty Jean Hall on January 9, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,3,8,9 Rayburn Alra "Ray" Poff died on December 19, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.3,7,5 He Ray A. Poff, 72, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, December 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nannie Blevins Poff. Ray retired from Brad Ragan Tire Company and after his retirement he worked for Blue Ridge Tire Company. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Ridgeview Brethren in Christ Church. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Betty H. Poff; children, Ricky Poff and wife Vicky of Lititz, Pa., Teresa "Tess" Blethyn of Salem, Bruce Poff and wife Susie of Ft. Myers, Fla; grandchildren, Daniel Poff and Victoria Poff; sister, Carol Thornhill and husband Larry of Panama City, Fla; brother, Gerald Poff and wife Shirley of Lynchburg; numerous nieces and nephews and a special brother-in-law, Lynwood Butterworth. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road., Roanoke, Va., 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Ridgeview Brethren in Christ Church 5648 Oakland Boulevard by the the Rev. Roberto Alegre. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707. on December 21, 2008.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 78, District 36-9, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6

Family

Betty Jean Hall b. May 28, 1934, d. July 12, 2021
Marriage*Rayburn Alra "Ray" Poff married Betty Jean Hall on January 9, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,3,8,9 
Children
  • Ricky Alan Poff1,3,9,10
  • Teresa Lynn "Tess" Poff1,3,9
  • Bruce Wayne Poff1,3,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Beatrice Dallas Hall obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Beatrice Poff obituary in the Jul 3, 1998 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray A. Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jan 13, 2008 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Hall Poff obituary in the Jul 14, 2021 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eliza Jane Duncan1,2,3

F, b. July 15, 1889, d. May 25, 1972
     Eliza Jane Duncan was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.2 She was born on July 15, 1889 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 She married Rev. Benjamin Franklin Poff, son of Isaac Sydney Poff and Virginia Ellen "Virgie" Hurst, on January 4, 1911 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,1,3 As of January 4, 1911,her married name was Poff.3 Eliza Jane Duncan died on May 25, 1972 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 82.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 35, District 96, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Rev. Benjamin Franklin Poff b. October 2, 1882, d. September 7, 1942
Marriage*Eliza Jane Duncan married Rev. Benjamin Franklin Poff, son of Isaac Sydney Poff and Virginia Ellen "Virgie" Hurst, on January 4, 1911 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Benjamin F. Poff death certificate.
  2. [S2271] Oakdale Cemetery, Surry Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=29&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50667149&CRid=1984350&df=all&
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2272] Old Hollow Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=29&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=43326436&CRid=1996585&df=all&

David C. Lowman1,2

M, b. May, 1856, d. 1906
     David C. Lowman was born in May, 1856 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff, daughter of Isaac Sydney Poff and Virginia Ellen "Virgie" Hurst, on September 27, 1894 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 David C. Lowman died in 1906 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 221, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1894Farmer1

Family

Mary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff b. June 11, 1873, d. November 9, 1903
Marriage*David C. Lowman married Mary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff, daughter of Isaac Sydney Poff and Virginia Ellen "Virgie" Hurst, on September 27, 1894 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S960] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 7.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S962] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree # 3939.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Oscar Bibb Lowman1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 16, 1895, d. May 20, 1966
FatherDavid C. Lowman1,8 b. May, 1856, d. 1906
MotherMary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff8,1 b. June 11, 1873, d. November 9, 1903
     His Social Security Number was 130-09-7725.3 Oscar Bibb Lowman was buried at Cecil Chapel Cemetery, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on September 16, 1895 at Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3,4,9,7 He married Mildred Eloise Rice on July 4, 1937 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.5,10,6 Oscar Bibb Lowman died on May 20, 1966 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 70.11,4,5,7 He Mr. Oscar Bibb Lowman, 70, died Friday, May 20, in a St. Petersburg, Florida rest home. A former county resident, he attended school in Dublin. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Rice Lowman, New York, N.Y., one sister, Mrs. Theodore Pobst, Tazewell, Va. two brothers, Morris S. Lowman, Victoria, Texas; David A. Lowman, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Cecil's Chapel Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. on May 22, 1966.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 221, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 231, District 146, Union, Union Co., South Carolina12
1930Dwelling 2, District 492, Manhattan, New York Co., New York13
1940Dwelling 295, District 31-1474, New York, New York Co., New York14

Occupation

1920High school professor12
1930Law office clerk13
1940Attorney14

Family

Mildred Eloise Rice b. September 6, 1903, d. December 4, 1987
Marriage*Oscar Bibb Lowman married Mildred Eloise Rice on July 4, 1937 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.5,10,6 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3341] Cecil Chapel Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Oscar Bibb Lowman obituary in the May 22, 1966 edition.
  6. [S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
  7. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  8. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  10. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Mildred Rice Lowman obituary in the Dec 9, 1987 edition.
  11. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Morris Sampson Lowman1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 16, 1897, d. October 13, 1983
FatherDavid C. Lowman1,9 b. May, 1856, d. 1906
MotherMary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff9,1 b. June 11, 1873, d. November 9, 1903
     His Social Security Number was 308-40-2762.10 Morris Sampson Lowman was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Denning, San Augustine Co., Texas.4 He was born on February 16, 1897 at Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,10,4,5,7 He married Winifred Elizabeth Smeed on August 11, 1923 at Washington, D.C..6 Morris Sampson Lowman died on October 13, 1983 at San Augustine Co., Texas, at age 86.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 221, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 83, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a helper in the household of Thomas Ireland11
1920Dwelling 187, District 42, Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 241, District 39, Mount Rainier, Prince George's Co., Maryland13
1940Dwelling ?, District 1-211, Washington, D.C.14

Occupation

1920Coal store clerk12
1930U.S. Department of Agricultue chemist13
1940U.S. Department of Agricultue chemist14

Family

Winifred Elizabeth Smeed b. September 26, 1900, d. February 1, 1997
Marriage*Morris Sampson Lowman married Winifred Elizabeth Smeed on August 11, 1923 at Washington, D.C..6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  4. [S3340] Shiloh Cemetery, San Augustine Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S11409] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  7. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  8. [S12151] Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, online www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com, From the John Cecil Lowman obituary.
  9. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Madge Lowman1,2,3

F, b. May 20, 1899, d. October 2, 1913
FatherDavid C. Lowman2,1,3 b. May, 1856, d. 1906
MotherMary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff1,2,3 b. June 11, 1873, d. November 9, 1903
     Mary Madge Lowman was born on May 20, 1899 at Virginia.2,1,4 She died on October 2, 1913 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 14; Killed when a train ran over her buggy.3

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S962] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree # 3939.

David Amon Lowman1,2

M, b. August 20, 1902, d. July 21, 1985
FatherDavid C. Lowman3,2 b. May, 1856, d. 1906
MotherMary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff3,2 b. June 11, 1873, d. November 9, 1903
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5715.4 David Amon Lowman was buried at Cecil Chapel Cemetery, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on August 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1901.3,5,4,2 He married Dorothy Virginia Spence on April 4, 1929 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5,6 David Amon Lowman died on July 21, 1985 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 83, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a helper in the household of Thomas Ireland7
1920Dwelling 70, District 56, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 225, District 5, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Bridge builder laborer6

Family

Dorothy Virginia Spence b. August 3, 1907, d. October 1, 1993
Marriage*David Amon Lowman married Dorothy Virginia Spence on April 4, 1929 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3341] Cecil Chapel Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S962] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree # 3939.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Spence Lowman obituary in the Oct 2, 1993 edition.

William McKern1,2,3

M, b. January 29, 1815, d. September 13, 1874
FatherLuke McKern b. circa 1785, d. September 26, 1847
MotherHannah Thrash b. 1790, d. circa 1872
     William McKern was buried at Concord Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.1 He was born on January 29, 1815 at Tennessee.4,3 He married Nancy Faulkner on September 24, 1840 at Henry Co., Iowa.2 William McKern died on September 13, 1874 at Marion Co., Iowa, at age 59.1,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1297, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa5
1860Dwelling 276, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa4
1870Dwelling 499, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1850Farmer5
1860Farmer4
1870Farmer6

Family

Nancy Faulkner b. October 31, 1820, d. October 4, 1885
Marriage*William McKern married Nancy Faulkner on September 24, 1840 at Henry Co., Iowa.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  2. [S1721] Jordan R, et. al. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850.
  3. [S7151] Concord Cemetery, Marion Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  8. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  9. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Alice Pricilla Lowman1,2

F, b. October 16, 1903, d. July 16, 1990
FatherDavid C. Lowman1 b. May, 1856, d. 1906
MotherMary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff1 b. June 11, 1873, d. November 9, 1903
     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-1400.3 Alice Pricilla Lowman was born on October 16, 1903 at Virginia.1,4,2,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Pobst.2,6 She married Theodore Adolphus Pobst circa 1924.2,6 Alice Pricilla Lowman died on July 16, 1990 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 86.1,2,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 163, District 47, Newbern, Pulaski Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a cousin in the household of Clarence Akers4
1930Dwelling 139, District 9, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 307, District 93-11, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia7

Family

Theodore Adolphus Pobst b. August 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1990
Marriage*Alice Pricilla Lowman married Theodore Adolphus Pobst circa 1924.2,6 
Child
  • Mary Sue Pobst2,6,7

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S962] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree # 3939.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Jane Alley

F, b. February 16, 1838, d. 1913
FatherSimeon Alley
MotherElizabeth Boothe
     Nancy Jane Alley was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on February 16, 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone lists her birth date as 1842.1,2 She married John William Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Phoebe Ann "Phebe" Rumberg, circa 1857. As of circa 1857,her married name was Cole. Nancy Jane Alley married Marshall S. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on January 10, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of January 10, 1869,her married name was Poff. Nancy Jane Alley died in 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 12, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 34, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son David6

Family 1

John William Cole b. circa 1838, d. before January 10, 1869
Marriage*Nancy Jane Alley married John William Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Phoebe Ann "Phebe" Rumberg, circa 1857. 
Children

Family 2

Marshall S. Poff b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
Marriage*Nancy Jane Alley married Marshall S. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on January 10, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  9. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S960] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 7.
  12. [S1694] W. W. Gardner, Records of Death - Book 15, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1930 - Oct 18, 1935.
  13. [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
  14. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  15. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

David Daniel Poff1,2

M, b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
FatherMarshall S. Poff3,4 b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
MotherNancy Jane Alley3,4,5 b. February 16, 1838, d. 1913
     David Daniel Poff was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 He was born on October 2, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,7,6,2,5 He married Mary Jane Burke on January 26, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,4,2,5 David Daniel Poff married Cora Ella Edwards, daughter of John C. Edwards and Sallie Epperly, on June 14, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 David Daniel Poff died on December 12, 1939 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.1,6,2,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 31, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Steam railroad foreman10
1920Railroad foreman11
1930Railroad section foreman12

Family 1

Mary Jane Burke b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
Marriage*David Daniel Poff married Mary Jane Burke on January 26, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,4,2,5 
Children

Family 2

Cora Ella Edwards
Marriage*David Daniel Poff married Cora Ella Edwards, daughter of John C. Edwards and Sallie Epperly, on June 14, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Mary Jane Burke1,2,3,4

F, b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
     Mary Jane Burke was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She was born on August 4, 1872 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She married David Daniel Poff, son of Marshall S. Poff and Nancy Jane Alley, on January 26, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3,4 As of January 26, 1895,her married name was Poff. Mary Jane Burke died on April 4, 1938 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.5,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 31, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

David Daniel Poff b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
Marriage*Mary Jane Burke married David Daniel Poff, son of Marshall S. Poff and Nancy Jane Alley, on January 26, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  6. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Nellie Oria Poff1,2

F, b. November 18, 1895, d. November 22, 1975
FatherDavid Daniel Poff3,4,5,6 b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
MotherMary Jane Burke3,4,5,6 b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
     Nellie Oria Poff was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 223-96-8905.8 She was born on November 18, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,1,7,6 As of April 30, 1941,her married name was Carper. She married Frank Patterson Carper on April 30, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,6,10 Nellie Oria Poff died on November 22, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.9,1,2,7,6 She Mrs. Nellie Poff Carper, 80, of Christiansburg died Sunday in the Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Annie Mae Sheppard, Christiansburg, three brothers, John W. Poff, Robert T. Poff, Eddie D. Poff, all of Rt. 4, Christiansburg. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, with burial in the Pineview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on November 24, 1975.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 31, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 219, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Frank Patterson Carper b. July 14, 1891, d. October 16, 1975
Marriage*Nellie Oria Poff married Frank Patterson Carper on April 30, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,6,10 

Citations

  1. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  2. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nellie Poff Carper obituary in the Nov 24, 1975 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Annie May Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 4, 1904, d. May 22, 1981
FatherDavid Daniel Poff4,5,3 b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
MotherMary Jane Burke4,5,3 b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
     Annie May Poff was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-92-7082.7 She was born on March 4, 1904 at Radford, Virginia.7,2,1,6,3 She married Charlie Ray Sheppard on October 28, 1925 at Radford, Virginia.2,8,1 As of October 28, 1925,her married name was Sheppard. Annie May Poff died on May 22, 1981 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 77.2,1,6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Charlie Ray Sheppard b. March 5, 1902, d. July 19, 1990
Marriage*Annie May Poff married Charlie Ray Sheppard on October 28, 1925 at Radford, Virginia.2,8,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Ray Sheppard obituary in the Jul 20, 1990 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Sheppard Tuck obituary in the Jan 12, 2009 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coretta Faye Sheppard Gilmer Ferris obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

John William Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. August 29, 1906, d. November 18, 1980
FatherDavid Daniel Poff5,6,7,4 b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
MotherMary Jane Burke5,6,7,4 b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
     His Social Security Number was 226-40-1986.8 John William Poff was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on August 29, 1906 at Radford, Virginia.8,1,2,3,4 He married Pansy Louise Boose on June 20, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,4 John William Poff married Mary Ernestine Scott on September 26, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 John William Poff died on November 18, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,2,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 31, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 224, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930General merchandise merchant7
1940Grocery store propriator11

Family 1

Pansy Louise Boose b. January 22, 1910, d. April 15, 1975
Marriage*John William Poff married Pansy Louise Boose on June 20, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,4 
Children

Family 2

Mary Ernestine Scott b. September 17, 1909
Marriage*John William Poff married Mary Ernestine Scott on September 26, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  3. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William B. Poff obituary in the Sep 7, 2012 edition.
  13. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Barbara Uldine Poff death certificate.

Robert Thomas Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. October 28, 1908, d. July 2, 1984
FatherDavid Daniel Poff5,6,2,4 b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
MotherMary Jane Burke5,6,2,4 b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9858.7 Robert Thomas Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,3,4 He Christiansburg - Robert Thomas Poff, age 75, died Monday, July 2, 1984 in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mamie S. Poff; two daughters, Mrs. Walter C. (Thelma) Dean, Jr, Christiansburg; Mrs. James C. (Betty) Hand, Bristol; a son, David L. Poff, Christiansburg; one brother, Ed Poff, Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Phoebe Poff, Christiansburg; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Robert Blinn with burial in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Wednesday evening at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.3 He was born on October 28, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,1,9,4 He married Mamie Virginia Snider on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,1 Robert Thomas Poff died on July 2, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.8,1,9,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 238, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Railroad machinist12

Family

Mamie Virginia Snider b. September 15, 1911, d. December 10, 1993
Marriage*Robert Thomas Poff married Mamie Virginia Snider on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Thomas Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  9. [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&
  10. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Snider Poff obituary in the Dec 11, 1993 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Lee Poff obituary in the May 12, 2020 edition.
  15. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Thelma Poff Dean obituary.
  16. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Edward David "Eddie" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. January 17, 1910, d. March 13, 1987
FatherDavid Daniel Poff5,6,7,3,8,4 b. October 2, 1876, d. December 12, 1939
MotherMary Jane Burke5,6,7,3,8,4 b. August 4, 1872, d. April 4, 1938
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9859.9 Edward David "Eddie" Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.10,4 He was born on January 17, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,2,10,4 He married Ora Mae Keister on September 23, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,10,4 Edward David "Eddie" Poff died on March 13, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.9,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 167, District 95, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 232, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 31, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 219, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Railroad section laborer7
1940Railroad machinist11

Family

Ora Mae Keister b. September 14, 1913, d. February 25, 1987
Marriage*Edward David "Eddie" Poff married Ora Mae Keister on September 23, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,10,4 

Citations

  1. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Patterson Carper1

M, b. July 14, 1891, d. October 16, 1975
     Frank Patterson Carper was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 14, 1891 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Nellie Oria Poff, daughter of David Daniel Poff and Mary Jane Burke, on April 30, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,1,2 Frank Patterson Carper died on October 16, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.1

Family

Nellie Oria Poff b. November 18, 1895, d. November 22, 1975
Marriage*He married Nellie Oria Poff, daughter of David Daniel Poff and Mary Jane Burke, on April 30, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

John Redmond Dodd1,2,3

M, b. May 12, 1901, d. December 15, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 577-03-3213.4 John Redmond Dodd was born on May 12, 1901 at Alexandria, Virginia.4,3,5 He married Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, circa 1931.1,2 John Redmond Dodd died on December 15, 1988 at Washington, D.C., at age 87.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 74, District 1-124, Washington, D.C.2

Occupation

1940Plumber2

Family

Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore b. April 20, 1888, d. August 11, 1973
Marriage*John Redmond Dodd married Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, circa 1931.1,2 
Child
  • Dorothy Dodd6,2

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."

Charlie Ray Sheppard1,2,3

M, b. March 5, 1902, d. July 19, 1990
     Charlie Ray Sheppard was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,4 He was born on March 5, 1902.4 He married Annie May Poff, daughter of David Daniel Poff and Mary Jane Burke, on October 28, 1925 at Radford, Virginia.2,1,3 Charlie Ray Sheppard died on July 19, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.1,3,4 He Charlie Ray Shepphard, age 88, died Thursday morning July 19, 1990, in a Shawsville Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Poff Shepphard and is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Bill Tuck, Roanoke; Coretta Gilmer, Boones Mill; and a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Peggy Shepphard, Christiansburg; a brother, Ward Shepphard, Radford; two sisters, Arlene Akers; Sadie Shepphard both of Radford; six grandchildren, Richard Tuck, Ind; Dr. Nathaniel Tuck, Pulaski; Rev. Reginald Tuck, Weyers Cave; Rev. Coretha Morra, Boones Mill; Jeffrey Shepphard, Christiansburg; Jill Hamblet, Virginia Beach; six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday from the Christiansburg Church of Christ conducted by Mr. A. Lowell Altizer and Mr. Clarence Lavinder with the burial in the Poff Family Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. The family will receive friends there from 7:00 to 9:00 Friday evening. on July 20, 1990.1

Family

Annie May Poff b. March 4, 1904, d. May 22, 1981
Marriage*He married Annie May Poff, daughter of David Daniel Poff and Mary Jane Burke, on October 28, 1925 at Radford, Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Ray Sheppard obituary in the Jul 20, 1990 edition.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  4. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Sheppard Tuck obituary in the Jan 12, 2009 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coretta Faye Sheppard Gilmer Ferris obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Dorothy Mae Sheppard1

F, b. January 29, 1927, d. January 10, 2009
FatherCharlie Ray Sheppard2,3,1,4 b. March 5, 1902, d. July 19, 1990
MotherAnnie May Poff2,3,1,4 b. March 4, 1904, d. May 22, 1981
     Dorothy Mae Sheppard was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on January 29, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married William Haskins "Bill" Tuck on June 12, 1946 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,1,5 As of June 12, 1946,her married name was Tuck. Dorothy Mae Sheppard died on January 10, 2009 at Virginia at age 81.1 She Dorothy Mae Sheppard Tuck, of Roanoke, Va., entered into the mystery of the resurrection on Saturday, January 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Tuck; and her son, Dr. Nathaniel R. Tuck. She leaves memories of a devoted mother with her sons, Richard H. Tuck, of LaOtto, Ind., and Reginald D. Tuck, of Blacksburg, Va. Her daughtersin-law, Barbara W. Tuck, Barbara Z. Tuck, and Catherine G. McCollough, will remember with gratitude her love for them and their children. The grandchildren, Joshua A. Tuck, Dr. Nathaniel R. Tuck Jr., Amelia T. Martin, Benjamin M. Tuck, Monica C. Tuck, and Nadia C. Tuck, will always have memories of a grandmother who cherished them. The great-grandchildren, Abigail Tuck, Nathaniel Tuck, and Addison Martin, gave her great delight and pleasure. Her sister, Coretta Ferris; and her brother, Roger Sheppard; were always close in her heart. She also deeply loved her extended family in Montgomery County and she always looked forward to family reunions. She loved her parents, Ray and Annie Sheppard, who gave her life and nurtured her throughout their lives. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church where she enjoyed the gift of Christian friendship and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Cave Spring United Methodist Church in her honor. The family wishes to express thanks to all her friends who have shared the goodness of life with her. The family is grateful to Bob and Shelby McAden, Gary Click, and Russell Stump, for the ways that they cared for her. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Oakey's South Chapel. A celebration for the gift of her life will be held at Cave Spring United Methodist Church 11 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2009. A service of interment will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, at the Poff Family Cemetery, Vicker, Va. on January 12, 2009.1

Family

William Haskins "Bill" Tuck b. February 19, 1921, d. May 6, 1998
Marriage*She married William Haskins "Bill" Tuck on June 12, 1946 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Sheppard Tuck obituary in the Jan 12, 2009 edition.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Ray Sheppard obituary in the Jul 20, 1990 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coretta Faye Sheppard Gilmer Ferris obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William H. Tuck obituary in the May 9, 1998 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nathaniel Ray Tuck, Sr., obituary in the Jan 30, 2006 edition.
  8. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Richard H. Tuck obituary in the Aug 11, 2013 edition.

Coretta Faye Sheppard1,2,3

F, b. June 23, 1931, d. October 23, 2016
FatherCharlie Ray Sheppard1,4,5,2,3 b. March 5, 1902, d. July 19, 1990
MotherAnnie May Poff1,4,5,2,3 b. March 4, 1904, d. May 22, 1981
     Coretta Faye Sheppard was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 23, 1931 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer on December 24, 1949 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7,2,3 As of December 24, 1949,her married name was Gilmer.2 Coretta Faye Sheppard and Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer were divorced on November 28, 1980.3,8 As of January 7, 2006,her married name was Ferris.2 Coretta Faye Sheppard married Clinton Lee Ferris on January 7, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 Coretta Faye Sheppard died on October 23, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.3 She Coretta Faye Sheppard Gilmer Ferris, of Boones Mill formerly of Christiansburg, died Sunday morning, October 23, 2016, at Friendship Manor in Roanoke. She was born June 23rd, 1931 in Vicker, Virginia, to the late Charlie Ray and Annie May Poff Sheppard. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Bernard Jackson Gilmer, Jr; and an infant daughter, Brenda Faye Gilmer; also her sister, Dorothy Sheppard Tuck; and two very special nephews, Nathaniel Tuck and Richard Tuck. She was also predeceased by her first husband, from whom she was divorced, Bernard J. "Jack" Gilmer, and her second husband, Clinton Ferris. Coretta was a graduate of Christiansburg High School, and spent most of her adult life working as a bookkeeper for various businesses. She had been an active member in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) wherever she lived, a member of Beta Sigma Phi (Pulaski Chapter) and was an avid bridge and canasta player. Coretta is survived by her daughter, Coretha Gilmer Loughridge and husband Johnny, of Tyler, Texas; grandson, Paul Morra and wife Courtney Lott, of Everett, Washington; great-grandchildren, Mila and Gabriel Morra; she is also survived by stepgranddaughters, Heather Boss and husband Todd, of Vienna, and Shannon Kramer and husband Jake of Whitehouse, Texas; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Survivors also include her brother, Roger Sheppard and his wife Peggy, of Christiansburg; and numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Roberts, minister of Boones Mill Christian Church, at the Poff Family Cemetery on Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to contribute to the charity or non-profit of your choice in her memory. Arrangements are being handled by Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia, 24151. on October 26, 2016.3

Family 1

Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer b. September 26, 1928, d. October 23, 2012
Marriage*She married Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer on December 24, 1949 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7,2,3 
Divorce* Coretta Faye Sheppard and Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer were divorced on November 28, 1980.3,8 
Children

Family 2

Clinton Lee Ferris b. February 15, 1931, d. December 28, 2014
Marriage*Coretta Faye Sheppard married Clinton Lee Ferris on January 7, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coretta Faye Sheppard Gilmer Ferris obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Ray Sheppard obituary in the Jul 20, 1990 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Sheppard Tuck obituary in the Jan 12, 2009 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William H. Tuck obituary in the May 9, 1998 edition.
  7. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.