Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly1

F, b. June 30, 1893, d. March 6, 1945
FatherWilliam Epperly2,3,1,4 b. January, 1870, d. before 1909
MotherAmy Virginia Akers2,3,1 b. May, 1872
     Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 30, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of May 14, 1911,her married name was Combs.4 She married Luke Harvey Combs on May 14, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly died on March 6, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 211, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Luke Harvey Combs b. October 27, 1882, d. November 25, 1965
Marriage*Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly married Luke Harvey Combs on May 14, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner)1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1896, d. September 22, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 380-14-0341.5 Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner) was born on April 10, 1896 at Poland; The SSDI and the Michigan Death Index have a birth date of Nov 14, 1896.4,5,6 He married Ida Knoppow, daughter of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on March 20, 1920 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner) died on September 22, 1974 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 78.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 30, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan1
1940Dwelling 228, District 84-367, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan7

Occupation

1930Pawn shop owner1
1940Pawn shop propriator7

Family

Ida Knoppow b. October 15, 1892, d. January 26, 1981
Marriage*Moshe "Morris" Levine (Plewiner) married Ida Knoppow, daughter of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on March 20, 1920 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  3. [S6432] Toby Levine Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/75318533/person/430075788016/facts
  4. [S6433] Chicago, Illinois National Archives at Chicago, Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clyde Hines Epperly1

M, b. August 11, 1900
FatherWilliam Epperly2 b. January, 1870, d. before 1909
MotherAmy Virginia Akers2 b. May, 1872
     Clyde Hines Epperly was born on August 11, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/

Walter Bernard Epperly Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 10, 1902, d. September 24, 1967
FatherWilliam Epperly6,4,5 b. January, 1870, d. before 1909
MotherAmy Virginia Akers6,4,5 b. May, 1872
     His Social Security Number was 227-05-5520.7 Walter Bernard Epperly Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 He married Helen Lorraine Helms circa 1922.2,4 Walter Bernard Epperly Sr. married Gladys Daisy Howell on November 6, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Walter Bernard Epperly Sr. died on September 24, 1967 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 65.7,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Luke Combs1
1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 250, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Truck driver2
1940Road project truck driver8

Family 1

Helen Lorraine Helms b. June 2, 1906, d. January 6, 1964
Marriage*Walter Bernard Epperly Sr. married Helen Lorraine Helms circa 1922.2,4 
Children

Family 2

Gladys Daisy Howell b. February 15, 1910, d. April 23, 1991
Marriage*Walter Bernard Epperly Sr. married Gladys Daisy Howell on November 6, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Epperly obituary in the May 14, 1995 edition.

John William Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 16, 1905, d. May 2, 1965
FatherWilliam Epperly2,4,5 b. January, 1870, d. before 1909
MotherAmy Virginia Akers2,4,5 b. May, 1872
     John William Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 227-05-5577.7 He was born on June 16, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7,4,6 He married Mary Moneta Baker on August 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 John William Epperly and Mary Moneta Baker were divorced before April 24, 1930.8 John William Epperly died on May 2, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.7,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Luke Combs1
1940Dwelling 163, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Butcher9

Family

Mary Moneta Baker b. December 6, 1910, d. November 14, 2005
Marriage*John William Epperly married Mary Moneta Baker on August 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 
Divorce* John William Epperly and Mary Moneta Baker were divorced before April 24, 1930.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [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.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Moneta Baker Carroll obituary in the Nov 16, 2005 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Luke Harvey Combs1,2,3,4

M, b. October 27, 1882, d. November 25, 1965
     Luke Harvey Combs was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 27, 1882 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Amy Virginia Akers, on May 14, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Luke Harvey Combs died on November 25, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Farmer7

Family

Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly b. June 30, 1893, d. March 6, 1945
Marriage*Luke Harvey Combs married Cleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Amy Virginia Akers, on May 14, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James William Combs1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 10, 1913, d. June 17, 1973
FatherLuke Harvey Combs1,8,2,4,5,7 b. October 27, 1882, d. November 25, 1965
MotherCleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly1,8,2,4,5,7 b. June 30, 1893, d. March 6, 1945
     James William Combs was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on June 10, 1913 at Blacksburg, Virginia.4,5 He married Elizabeth Thettie Waldron on November 19, 1938 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.6,7 James William Combs died on June 17, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 205, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Farm builder3

Family

Elizabeth Thettie Waldron b. October 30, 1918, d. March 31, 2002
Marriage*James William Combs married Elizabeth Thettie Waldron on November 19, 1938 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Thettie Combs obituary in the Apr 2, 2002 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Ellen Combs1,2

F, b. May 14, 1917, d. July 29, 1972
FatherLuke Harvey Combs3,4,5,2 b. October 27, 1882, d. November 25, 1965
MotherCleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly3,4,5,2 b. June 30, 1893, d. March 6, 1945
     Virginia Ellen Combs was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2 Her married name was Bailey.2 She married Homer Randolph Bailey.2 Virginia Ellen Combs was born on May 14, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2 She died on July 29, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.6,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 248, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Homer Randolph Bailey b. February 19, 1909, d. March 7, 1974
Marriage*Virginia Ellen Combs married Homer Randolph Bailey.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  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. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hazel Estelle Combs1,2

F, b. June 13, 1919
FatherLuke Harvey Combs1,3,4,2 b. October 27, 1882, d. November 25, 1965
MotherCleffie Ola "Cliffie" Epperly1,3,4,2 b. June 30, 1893, d. March 6, 1945
     Hazel Estelle Combs was born on June 13, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 As of April 8, 1939,her married name was White.2 She married Charlie Carr White on April 8, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Charlie Carr White b. January 28, 1918, d. November 22, 1991
Marriage*Hazel Estelle Combs married Charlie Carr White on April 8, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children
  • Hazel Ann White2,6
  • Charles Dennis White2,6
  • Glenn Lee White2,6

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Carr White obituary in the Nov 23, 1991 edition.

Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart1,2,3

F, b. January 28, 1871, d. July 11, 1940
     Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on January 28, 1871 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 She married James J. Epperly, son of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on July 19, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of July 19, 1892,her married name was Epperly. Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart died on July 11, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.4,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 181, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 55, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 141, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 85, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

James J. Epperly b. February 1, 1871, d. August 10, 1938
Marriage*Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart married James J. Epperly, son of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on July 19, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Lilly marriage record.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.

Albert Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

M, b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
FatherWilliam R. "Billy Strong" Conner2,3,5,12 b. April 9, 1801, d. February, 1866
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff2,3,5,12 b. circa 1801, d. December 30, 1888
     Albert Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,12 He was born on May 25, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone and death certificate hava a birth year of 1831, but since his brother Jonathan was also born in 1831 and Albert was enumerated as a 16 year old son in the 1850 Census, I believe he was probably born in 1832 or 1833.13,5,11,12 He married Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on January 5, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,11 Albert Conner married Mary Jane Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on February 8, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,11 Albert Conner died on January 9, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.13,11,12

Census Records

1850Dwelling 223, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 457, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1900Dwelling 34, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 13, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1860Farmer4
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9

Family 1

Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings b. May 31, 1831, d. October 26, 1865
Marriage*Albert Conner married Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on January 5, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,11 
Children

Family 2

Mary Jane Iddings b. December 27, 1844, d. March 26, 1921
Marriage*Albert Conner married Mary Jane Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on February 8, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of William R. Conner.
  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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Albert Conner death certificate.
  13. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  14. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  18. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  19. [S1697] W. W. Gardner and Evelyn M. Wells, Records of Death - Book 18, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1935 - Jul 31, 1941.
  20. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  21. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  22. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow1,2,3,4

M, b. September 15, 1893, d. February 17, 1966
FatherOsher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow5,3,4,6 b. August 6, 1869, d. January 22, 1949
MotherSophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin5,3,4,6 b. circa 1872, d. October 28, 1922
     His Social Security Number was 386-26-8184.7 Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow was born on September 15, 1893 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 15, 1895.2,1,7 He married Ellen Bercovich on January 14, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.5,3,8 Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on July 17, 1960 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.9 Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow died on February 17, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72.7,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 69, Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan6
1920Dwelling 76, District 165, Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan4
1940Dwelling 8, District 84-280, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan8

Occupation

1920Glass and window retail merchant4
1940Attorney8

Family 1

Ellen Bercovich b. August 19, 1907, d. November 24, 1973
Marriage*Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow married Ellen Bercovich on January 14, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.5,3,8 
Children

Family 2

Sonia M. Knoppow b. February 9, 1902, d. November 24, 1984
Marriage*Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on July 17, 1960 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.9 

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.

Lula A. Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1893, d. September 26, 1980
FatherJames J. Epperly1,2,5,3,4,6 b. February 1, 1871, d. August 10, 1938
MotherMartha A. "Mattie" Stewart1,2,5,7,3,4 b. January 28, 1871, d. July 11, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-0554.8 Lula A. Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4 She was born on June 22, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 24, 1893.9,8,4 As of November 3, 1916,her married name was Hammond.3 She married John M. Hammond on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 As of May 4, 1918,her married name was Mulkey.6 Lula A. Epperly married John M. Mulkey on May 4, 1918 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.9,1,4,6 Lula A. Epperly died on September 26, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.9,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 181, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 55, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 85, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 180, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family 1

John M. Hammond b. circa 1892
Marriage*Lula A. Epperly married John M. Hammond on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

John M. Mulkey b. March 1, 1876, d. May 12, 1947
Marriage*Lula A. Epperly married John M. Mulkey on May 4, 1918 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.9,1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mulkey-Epperly marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gilbert Lee Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1895, d. April 27, 1965
FatherJames J. Epperly5,6,7,8,3,4 b. February 1, 1871, d. August 10, 1938
MotherMartha A. "Mattie" Stewart5,6,7,8,3,4 b. January 28, 1871, d. July 11, 1940
     Gilbert Lee Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc Provast Guard Co WWII."1,3 His Social Security Number was 233-10-5311.9 He was born on August 15, 1895 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3,4 He married Bursie Ethel Lilly on February 6, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.8 Gilbert Lee Epperly and Bursie Ethel Lilly were divorced before April 8, 1930.10,3 Gilbert Lee Epperly died on April 27, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 181, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 55, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 44, District 22, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930City fireman10

Family

Bursie Ethel Lilly b. July 2, 1887, d. August 7, 1933
Marriage*Gilbert Lee Epperly married Bursie Ethel Lilly on February 6, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.8 
Divorce* Gilbert Lee Epperly and Bursie Ethel Lilly were divorced before April 8, 1930.10,3 

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Lilly marriage record.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ellen Bercovich1,2,3

F, b. August 19, 1907, d. November 24, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 571-70-1854.4 Ellen Bercovich was born on August 19, 1907 at Ohio.4,5 She married Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow, son of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on January 14, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2,3 As of January 14, 1940,her married name was Knoppow.2 Ellen Bercovich died on November 24, 1973 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 84-280, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan3

Occupation

1940Private camp director3

Family

Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow b. September 15, 1893, d. February 17, 1966
Marriage*Ellen Bercovich married Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow, son of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on January 14, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

John M. Hammond1,2

M, b. circa 1892
     John M. Hammond was born circa 1892.2 He married Lula A. Epperly, daughter of James J. Epperly and Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart, on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2

Family

Lula A. Epperly b. June 22, 1893, d. September 26, 1980
Marriage*John M. Hammond married Lula A. Epperly, daughter of James J. Epperly and Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart, on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

John Tildan Wickham1,2

M, b. August 4, 1876, d. December 22, 1933
FatherBenjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham1 b. June 10, 1842, d. September 27, 1915
MotherMary "Polly" Sowers1 b. May 3, 1842, d. May 26, 1912
     John Tildan Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 4, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Angeline "Annie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on December 24, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 John Tildan Wickham died on December 22, 1933 at Pennsylvania at age 57.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 15, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 104, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 24, District 48, Lower Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Angeline "Annie" Epperly b. October 7, 1873, d. January 28, 1951
Marriage*John Tildan Wickham married Angeline "Annie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on December 24, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James Elmer Payne1,2

M, b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
     James Elmer Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born on November 26, 1869 at Ohio.3,1,2 He married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on March 30, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 James Elmer Payne died on May 10, 1954 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 8, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
Marriage*James Elmer Payne married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on March 30, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Lewis Payne1

M, b. December 27, 1892, d. June 13, 1945
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,2,3 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,2,3 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     John Lewis Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 27, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Ora Britt circa 1919.5,1 John Lewis Payne died on June 13, 1945 at age 52.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 50, District 109, Blacksburg, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 45. District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaJohn and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law John W. Britt5
1940Dwelling 369, District 61-7, Blacksburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Barber6
1930Barber5
1940Barber7

Family

Ora Britt b. January 23, 1899, d. December 25, 1983
Marriage*John Lewis Payne married Ora Britt circa 1919.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Claude Elmer Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 15, 1894, d. November 29, 1976
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,6,7,8,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,6,7,8,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Claude Elmer Payne was buried at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.1,5 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0190.9 He married Viva Marie Parker.1,5 Claude Elmer Payne was born on December 15, 1894 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3 He married Ethel M. Hollingsworth on June 20, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio.4 Claude Elmer Payne and Ethel M. Hollingsworth were divorced before April 10, 1930.10 Claude Elmer Payne died on November 29, 1976 at Horse Shoe, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 81.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 99, District 7, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio10
1940Dwelling 8, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Barber10
1940Farmer8

Family 1

Viva Marie Parker b. November 29, 1901, d. December 29, 1976
Marriage*Claude Elmer Payne married Viva Marie Parker.1,5 

Family 2

Ethel M. Hollingsworth b. August 30, 1905
Marriage*Claude Elmer Payne married Ethel M. Hollingsworth on June 20, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio.4 
Divorce* Claude Elmer Payne and Ethel M. Hollingsworth were divorced before April 10, 1930.10 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  5. [S5901] Mount Gilead Baptist Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Harless Henry Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 1, 1897, d. February 3, 1973
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,3,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,3,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Harless Henry Payne was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.5 His Social Security Number was 370-12-6344.6 He married Lenora V. Kromm.1,2 Harless Henry Payne was born on July 1, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,5 He died on February 3, 1973 at Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan, at age 75.7,2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 41, District 76-31, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan8

Occupation

1940Grocery salesman8

Family

Lenora V. Kromm b. January 24, 1897, d. June 20, 1999
Marriage*Harless Henry Payne married Lenora V. Kromm.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S1248] Darlene Unknown, "Payne Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 21, 2006.
  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. [S5195] Sanilac Cemetery, Sanilac Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nellie Erva Payne1,2

F, b. June 23, 1899, d. April 1, 1930
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,3,4,2 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,3,4,2 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Nellie Erva Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on June 23, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush on January 7, 1918.6,1,2 As of January 7, 1918,her married name was Rush. Nellie Erva Payne died on April 1, 1930 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 30.5,1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 448, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 4, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush b. September 2, 1893, d. August 11, 1968
Marriage*Nellie Erva Payne married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush on January 7, 1918.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S56] Frank & Lee Anne Fuller, "Descendants of John W. Rush," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 25, 2003.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Rush Linkous obituary in the Jun 6, 2000 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Marie Rush Williams obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Lee Rush Carner obituary in the Jan 12, 2010 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne1

F, b. July 4, 1916, d. February 13, 1996
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,2,3 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,2,3 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-1849.6 She was born on July 4, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,1 She married Frank Ralph Spangler, son of Jacob Conner Spangler and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 As of December 17, 1932,her married name was Spangler. Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne died on February 13, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,5 She SPANGLER, Audra Pauline, 79, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She was a member of the Pilot United Methodist Church in Pilot, and served as pianist there for thirty-seven years. Surviving are her husband, Frank R. Spangler; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph N. and Essie Spangler of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert (Bob) Cole of Salem; a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Ray Penn, with interment in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call after noon Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home on February 15, 1996.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 36, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Frank Ralph Spangler b. May 26, 1909, d. November 20, 1996
Marriage*Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne married Frank Ralph Spangler, son of Jacob Conner Spangler and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audra Pauline Spangler obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Spangler Cole obituary in the Mar 6, 2018 edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bernard Fleming Payne1,2,3

M, b. August 15, 1906, d. June 6, 1945
FatherJames Elmer Payne4,5,6 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly4,5,6 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Bernard Fleming Payne was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 15, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Ora Margaret Hunt on August 4, 1930 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 Bernard Fleming Payne died on June 6, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.4,1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 55, District 20, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 236, District 41-34, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Coal miner8

Family

Ora Margaret Hunt b. March 15, 1911, d. September 10, 1985
Marriage*Bernard Fleming Payne married Ora Margaret Hunt on August 4, 1930 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bernard Fleming Payne death record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3435] Coal City Community Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Payne-Hunt marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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 Jackie Bernard Payne death certificate.
  11. [S4545] Daily News Journal, The, From the Leona Manning obituary in the Dec 20, 2010 editon.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Manning-Payne marriage record.

Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes1

M, b. April 25, 1891, d. May 7, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 057-18-8726.2 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes was born on April 25, 1891 at Austria.3,2 He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes and Sonia M. Knoppow were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes died on May 7, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.3

Family

Sonia M. Knoppow b. February 9, 1902, d. November 24, 1984
Marriage*He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Divorce* Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes and Sonia M. Knoppow were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Mary Ann Payne1,2

F, b. March 24, 1908, d. March 29, 1995
FatherJames Elmer Payne2,3,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly2,3,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Mary Ann Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7579.5 She was born on March 24, 1908 at Virginia.2,5 She married William Seibert Walters on April 21, 1928.1,2 As of April 21, 1928,her married name was Walters. Mary Ann Payne died on March 29, 1995 at Virginia at age 87.1,5 She WALTERS, Mary Ann Payne 87, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday March 29, 1995, in a local hospital. She was the widow of William Seibert Walters Sr., and was preceded in death by two sons, Jesse Harless Walters and Jimmie Leon Walters. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, William Seibert Walters Jr. and wife, Louise Walters, Lehigh Akers, Fla., Benny Cline Walters and wife, Irene Walters, Servina Park, Md. and Paul Delano Walters and wife, Medora Walters, Middletown, R. I; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hoback, Roanoke; one sister, Pauline E. Spangler, Christiansburg; also 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Saturday from the East Gate Church of the Nazarene. Burial to follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Friday. on March 31, 1995.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

William Seibert Walters b. June 18, 1905, d. June 16, 1970
Marriage*Mary Ann Payne married William Seibert Walters on April 21, 1928.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann Payne Walters obituary in the Mar 31, 1995 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Walters Hoback obituary in the Mar 26, 2014 edition.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arthur Ray Epperly1

M, b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,2,3 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,2,4,3 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Arthur Ray Epperly was born on November 28, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 28, 1900.1,3 He married Florence Almeda Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Arthur Ray Epperly died on September 23, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 22; Killed in a coal mining accident.1,6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4

Family

Florence Almeda Angle b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
Marriage*Arthur Ray Epperly married Florence Almeda Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ray Epperly death certificate.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.

Willis Clyne Epperly1

M, b. July 16, 1903, d. February 2, 1906
FatherNoah L. Epperly1 b. February 14, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Willis Clyne Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 16, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on February 2, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com