Jerry Wallace Epperly1,2,3

M, b. January 21, 1933, d. September 5, 2011
FatherErvin Edgar Epperly4,1,5,6,2,3,7 b. December 13, 1909, d. November 26, 1956
MotherMaude Minnie Martin4,1,5,8,6,2,3,7 b. December 2, 1904, d. January 2, 1990
     Jerry Wallace Epperly Jerry Wallace Epperly, age 78, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 at the VAMC in Beckley, WV after a long illness. Born January 21, 1933 at Fayetteville, WV, he was the son of the late Ervin and Maude Minnie Martin Epperly. For many years Jerry was a well known, well liked salesman with Standard Coffee Company. He was former Vice President and Sales Manager at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill with 36 years service. He was a graduate of Collins High School where he was a member of the Red Devil football team and served his country as a corporal with the US Army during the Korean War. A daughter, Karla Elaine Epperly, one brother, Ervin Epperly, and by a sister, Loretta Legg preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Judy Ann Quesenberry Epperly of Oak Hill, his two sons, Jerry Lee Epperly and wife, Maria of Oak Hill, Charles Ervin Epperly of Oak Hill, one step son, Lee Lafferty of Fayetteville, WV, two stepdaughters, Claudia Kania and her husband, Ted of Oak Hill and Paula Reid and husband ,Charles of Charleston, SC, and his father and mother-in-law, Claude and Sylvia Quesenberry of Oak Hill. Also surviving are his ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren in addition to his brother, Larry Epperly and wife, Sharon of Goshen, Indiana, four sisters, Polly McClung and husband, Russell of Fayetteville, Kay Allen and husband, Joe of Oak Hill, Drema McClelland and husband, Wesley of Oak Hill and Wandaleen Shyblosky and husband, Larry of Lebanon, TN, sisters-in-law, Elaine Epperly of Dearborn, MI.and Joyce Cobb and husband, Mike of Oak Hill and by several nieces and nephews. The Epperly family wishes to extend a special thanks to Erma Adams and the hospice nurses at the VA Medical Center in Beckley, to Debbie Dees of the VA and James Blair, a very special friend. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill with Pastor Paul Bricker officiating. Entombment will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Oak Hill with military rites conducted by Oak Hill VFW Post #3110 Honor Guard.2 He was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 234-52-0634.9 He married Judy Ann Quesenberry.2,10 Jerry Wallace Epperly was born on January 21, 1933 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,9,3 He married Shara Lee McGriff on June 5, 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Jerry Wallace Epperly died on September 5, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.2,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 13, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Judy Ann Quesenberry b. July 16, 1944, d. February 28, 2015
Marriage*Jerry Wallace Epperly married Judy Ann Quesenberry.2,10 

Family 2

Shara Lee McGriff
Marriage*Jerry Wallace Epperly married Shara Lee McGriff on June 5, 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-McGriff marriage record.
  2. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Jerry Wallace Epperly obituary.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ervin Edgar Epperly, Jr., obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Loretta Ernestine Epperly Legg obituary in the Oct 30, 2007 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Maude Minnie Epperly obituary in the Jan 4, 1990 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Judy Ann Quesenberry Epperly obituary.

Loretta Ernestine Epperly1,2,3

F, b. December 30, 1931, d. October 29, 2007
FatherErvin Edgar Epperly1,2,4,5,6,7,3,8 b. December 13, 1909, d. November 26, 1956
MotherMaude Minnie Martin1,2,9,4,5,3,8 b. December 2, 1904, d. January 2, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 234-48-5733.10 Loretta Ernestine Epperly was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Legg.2 She and Edward Alton "Tony" Legg were divorced.11 Loretta Ernestine Epperly married Edward Alton "Tony" Legg.2 Loretta Ernestine Epperly was born on December 30, 1931 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10,3 As of May 11, 1952,her married name was Jones.5 She married Jesse Bratton Jones on May 11, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 Loretta Ernestine Epperly died on October 29, 2007 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 75.2,10 She OAK HILL — Loretta Ernestine Epperly Legg, 75, of Oak Hill, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born Dec. 30, 1931, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Ervin E. and Maude Martin Epperly. Mrs. Legg was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church and a longtime employee of General Nutrition Corp. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse Jones; second husband, Edward Alton Legg; and a brother, Ervin Epperly. Survivors include three children, Dianna Carter of Oak Hill, Penny Edwards of Winston-Salem and Edward Legg Jr. of Winston-Salem; four sisters, Polly McClung and husband, Russell, of Fayetteville, Drema Bowe of Oak Hill, Wandaleen Shyblosky and husband, Larry, of Crossville, Tenn., and Kay Allen and husband, Joe, of Clendenin; and two brothers, Jerry Epperly and wife, Judy, of Oak Hill and Larry Epperly and wife, Sharon, of Goshen, Ind. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Shawn Carter, Jason Carter, Tiffany Carter, Michael Edwards, Jessica Edwards and Courtney Mabe; and a great-grandchild, Mia Carter. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Ellen L. File officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill. on October 30, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 13, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Edward Alton "Tony" Legg b. May 6, 1936, d. October 8, 1986
Divorce*Loretta Ernestine Epperly and Edward Alton "Tony" Legg were divorced.11 
Marriage* Loretta Ernestine Epperly married Edward Alton "Tony" Legg.2 
Child
  • Edward Alton Legg Jr.2

Family 2

Jesse Bratton Jones b. March 16, 1921, d. June 11, 1961
Marriage*Loretta Ernestine Epperly married Jesse Bratton Jones on May 11, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ervin Edgar Epperly, Jr., obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Loretta Ernestine Epperly Legg obituary in the Oct 30, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jones-Epperly marriage record.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Polly Jo Epperly McClung obituary in the May 3, 2019 edition.
  7. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Jerry Wallace Epperly obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Maude Minnie Epperly obituary in the Jan 4, 1990 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Edward Alton Legg obituary in the Oct 10, 1986 edition.
  12. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Dianna Lynn Jones Carter obituary.

Larry Douglas Epperly1,2

M, b. February 17, 1935, d. April 17, 2012
FatherErvin Edgar Epperly3,4,5,6,7,8,2,9 b. December 13, 1909, d. November 26, 1956
MotherMaude Minnie Martin3,4,10,5,7,6,8,2,9 b. December 2, 1904, d. January 2, 1990
     Larry Douglas Epperly Larry Epperly, 77, of Elkhart, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Riverside Village. Larry was born February 17, 1935 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to Ervin Edgar and Maude Minnie (Martin) Epperly. Larry married Sharon Dunbar on Dec. 1, 1956. She survives along with a daughter, Dianne (Richard) Pierce of Wayne, MI; a son, Michael (Betty) Epperly of Ada, MI; four siblings, Polly (Russell) McClung of Fayetteville, WV, Wandalene (Larry) Shyblosky of Lebanon, TN, Drema (Wesley) McClanahan of Oak Hill, WV, Kay (Joe) Allen of Fayettville, WV; four grandchildren, Doug Pierce, Joshua, Jacob, Rachel Epperly; and one great-grandchild, Maya Pierce. Larry was preceded in death by two brothers, Ervin Jr. and Jerry Epperly and a sister, Loretta Legg. Larry was a Material Supervisor for Ford, Dearborn, MI for 43 years. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service Friday, April 20, 2012 at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. There will also be a service at Highlawn Cemetery, Oak Hill, West Virginia at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012.8 He was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 He was born on February 17, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,2 He married Sharon Dunbar on December 1, 1956.8 Larry Douglas Epperly died on April 17, 2012 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 77.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 13, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Sharon Dunbar
Marriage*Larry Douglas Epperly married Sharon Dunbar on December 1, 1956.8 
Children
  • Dianne Epperly8
  • Michael Epperly8

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ervin Edgar Epperly, Jr., obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Loretta Ernestine Epperly Legg obituary in the Oct 30, 2007 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
  6. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Jerry Wallace Epperly obituary.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Polly Jo Epperly McClung obituary in the May 3, 2019 edition.
  8. [S8868] Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, online www.hartzlergutermuthinman.com, From the Larry Epperley death certificate.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Maude Minnie Epperly obituary in the Jan 4, 1990 edition.

Ervin Edgar Epperly Jr.1,2

M, b. May 1, 1936, d. September 24, 2004
FatherErvin Edgar Epperly1,3,4,5,6,2,7 b. December 13, 1909, d. November 26, 1956
MotherMaude Minnie Martin1,3,8,4,5,6,2,7 b. December 2, 1904, d. January 2, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 375-38-7173.9 Ervin Edgar Epperly Jr. was buried at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 He married Rubye Elaine Markin.10 Ervin Edgar Epperly Jr. was born on May 1, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,1,2 He died on September 24, 2004 at Michigan at age 68.1,9 He DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - Ervin Edgar Epperly Jr., 68, passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, after a long illness. Born May 1, 1936, in Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Ervin E. Epperly Sr. and Maude Martin Epperly. Ervin was a graduate of Collins High School, Class of 1956, was retired from Ford Motor Co. of Michigan after 40 years and was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Epperly; three children, Teresea Stanfill and her husband, Dave, of Dearborn Heights, Tim Epperly and his wife, Molly, and Curtis Epperly and his wife, Tonya; two grandchildren, Rachel and Donnie Stanfill; brothers, Jerry W. Epperly and his wife, Judy, of Oak Hill and Larry D. Epperly and his wife, Sharon, of Goshen, Ind; sisters, Polly Jo McClung and her husband, Russell, of Rock Creek, Ohio, Loretta E. Legg of Oak Hill, Drema Bowe and her husband, Harold, of Oak Hill, Wandalene Shyblosky and her husband, Larry, of Crossville, Tenn., and Kay Allen and her husband, Joe, of Clendenin. Service was 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Voran Funeral Home, Dearborn, Mich. Burial followed in Cadillac Memorial Gardens, Westland, Mich., with the Rev. Steve Van Fossen officiating. Submitted by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill.
on October 3, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 13, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Rubye Elaine Markin
Marriage*Ervin Edgar Epperly Jr. married Rubye Elaine Markin.10 
Children
  • Teresea Epperly1
  • Tim Epperly1
  • Curtis Epperly1

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ervin Edgar Epperly, Jr., obituary in the Oct 3, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Loretta Ernestine Epperly Legg obituary in the Oct 30, 2007 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
  5. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Jerry Wallace Epperly obituary.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Polly Jo Epperly McClung obituary in the May 3, 2019 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Maude Minnie Epperly obituary in the Jan 4, 1990 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/

Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
FatherSamuel A. McNeil2,1,4,5,6 b. September, 1832, d. 1915
MotherSarah E. Poff2,1,4,5,6 b. circa April, 1850, d. 1900
     Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 He married Jennie Ella Virginia Yates.3 Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil was born on December 10, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,5,6 He married Mellie Catherine Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on December 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil died on December 21, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.7,5,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 414, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 277, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 152, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 25, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Day laborer9
1910Coal miner10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farm laborer13

Family 1

Mellie Catherine Epperly b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil married Mellie Catherine Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on December 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Family 2

Jennie Ella Virginia Yates b. March 28, 1907, d. March 25, 1995
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil married Jennie Ella Virginia Yates.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  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. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Samuel A. McNeil1,2,3

M, b. September, 1832, d. 1915
FatherJacob McNeil Jr.1,2,3 b. July 4, 1797, d. July 4, 1872
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Auldridge1,2,3 b. circa 1800
     Samuel A. McNeil was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born in September, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Sarah E. Poff, daughter of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on December 23, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Samuel A. McNeil died in 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 340, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 414, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 277, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Thomas4

Occupation

1870Farm laborer5
1880Farmer6
1890Farmer7
1900Day laborer4

Family

Sarah E. Poff b. circa April, 1850, d. 1900
Marriage*Samuel A. McNeil married Sarah E. Poff, daughter of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on December 23, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/McNeilCemetery.html
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1702] Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 23, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1949 - Nov 4, 1951.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-McNeil marriage record.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nancy Elizabeth Johnson obituary in the Dec 27, 1976 edition.

Sarah E. Poff1,2

F, b. circa April, 1850, d. 1900
FatherWilliam Poff1,3,2,4 b. circa 1815, d. November 3, 1870
MotherNancy Ann Underwood1,3,2,4 b. circa 1813, d. December 9, 1882
     Sarah E. Poff was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born circa April, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Samuel A. McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on December 23, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of December 23, 1869,her married name was McNeil. Sarah E. Poff died in 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1075, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 356, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 340, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 414, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Samuel A. McNeil b. September, 1832, d. 1915
Marriage*Sarah E. Poff married Samuel A. McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on December 23, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/McNeilCemetery.html
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1702] Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 23, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1949 - Nov 4, 1951.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nancy Elizabeth Johnson obituary in the Dec 27, 1976 edition.

Roxie Elizabeth McNeil1,2,3

F, b. December 24, 1899, d. December 24, 1958
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil2,1,4,5 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly1,2,4,5 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Roxie Elizabeth McNeil was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on December 24, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Cemetery book has a birth date of Dec 24, 1900, however in the 1900 Census Roxie was enumerated as being born in Dec, 1899.6,2,1 She married Swanson Thomas Jones, son of Jacob B. Lawrence and Alice Jones, on May 11, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 As of May 11, 1920,her married name was Jones. Roxie Elizabeth McNeil died on December 24, 1958 at age 59.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 277, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 152, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 28, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 26, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Swanson Thomas Jones b. February 3, 1895, d. August 28, 1975
Marriage*Roxie Elizabeth McNeil married Swanson Thomas Jones, son of Jacob B. Lawrence and Alice Jones, on May 11, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1692] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 12, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 20, 1922 - Apr 31, 1925.
  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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Delano Jones obituary in the Apr 16, 2013 edition.
  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 Ivan Leslie Jones obituary in the Jan 20, 1997 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  14. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Arnold Lee Jones death certificate.
  15. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Swanson T. Jones obituary in the Sep 4, 1975 edition.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Elsie Sarah McNeil1

F, b. November 11, 1906, d. March 29, 1980
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil2,3,1 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly2,3,1 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3203.4 Elsie Sarah McNeil was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Samuel Quinton Akers.6,1 Her married name was Akers. Elsie Sarah McNeil was born on November 11, 1906 at Hines, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.4,1 She died on March 29, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.4,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 139, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Samuel Quinton Akers b. April 30, 1898, d. June 29, 1975
Marriage*Elsie Sarah McNeil married Samuel Quinton Akers.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S390] Ruth G. Hale, Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Elsie Marie Clower obituary.
  10. [S1696] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 17, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Feb 11, 1933 - Oct 26, 1936.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gordon Johnson Alderman1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 27, 1916, d. June 15, 1981
     Gordon Johnson Alderman was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 His Social Security Number was 226-16-5813.8 He was born on April 27, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; All records except his birth certificate have a birth date of Apr 9, 1916.4,7,5,6,8 He married Roenie McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on May 29, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Gordon Johnson Alderman died on June 15, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 65.1,7,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 45, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9

Family

Roenie McNeil b. June 22, 1918, d. February 9, 2001
Marriage*Gordon Johnson Alderman married Roenie McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on May 29, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 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. [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. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Rachel Louise Hale obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Clayton Alderman obituary.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Alderman Linkous obituary in the Jun 5, 2017 edition.
  14. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Herman Alderman obituary.

Mathia McNeil1,2

F, b. March 4, 1911, d. September 27, 2000
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil2,3,4 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly4,3 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Mathia McNeil was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on March 4, 1911 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Thomas.4 She married Ezra C. Thomas circa 1928.5,1,4 Mathia McNeil died on September 27, 2000 at Virginia at age 89.1 She THOMAS, Mathia McNeil, 89, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2000. She was the beloved wife of the late, Ezra C. Thomas. She was born March 4, 1911 in Gatewood, W.Va. Mrs. Thomas was predeceased by one son, Calvin F. Thomas, sisters, Stella Dove, Roxie Jones, Edith Argabright and Elsie Akers and brother, Lynn McNeil. She is survived by a daughter, Loretta Eisenbeiss of Hyattsville, Md; sons, Jabe Thomas and wife, Betty of Christiansburg, Va., Arcel Thomas, now of the home; precious grandchildren, Ronnie Thomas, Keith Thomas, Dawn and Gary Eisenbeiss; beloved sisters, Velvie Williams, Roenie Alderman; and brother, James McNeil. Special thank you to her daughter-in-law, Betty who helped to care for her during her illness. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2000 at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church on Alleghany Springs Road. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the church on Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Richard Kingrea and Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Guest speaker will be Rev. Wesley K. Russ of Maranatha Fellowship in College Park, Maryland. Interment to follow in Den Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on September 29, 2000.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 33, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Ezra C. Thomas b. April 15, 1909, d. December 6, 1956
Marriage*Mathia McNeil married Ezra C. Thomas circa 1928.5,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mathia McNeil Thomas obituary in the Sep 29, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  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. [S228] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Den Hill Road Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Albert S. Finn1,2

M, b. August 22, 1920, d. April 30, 1972
     Albert S. Finn was buried at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery, 28120 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Wayne Co., Michigan.2 His Social Security Number was 498-09-0101.3 He was born on August 22, 1920 at St. Louis, Missouri.3,1,2 He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, on October 20, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Albert S. Finn died on April 30, 1972 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 51.4,2 He Curt Mitchell and Albert Finn of Detroit were killed Sunday as their light plane crashed at Amarillo shortly after takeoff, disintegrating on impact. on May 1, 1972.4

Family

Shirley Ruth Lastar
Marriage*He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, on October 20, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 
Children
  • Robert Bernard Finn1
  • Patricia Sue Finn1
  • Steven Michael Finn1

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S6435] Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery, Wayne Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2176] Mexia Daily News, The, From the Albert Finn death article in the May 1, 1972 edition.

Stella May McNeil1

F, b. February 17, 1913, d. February 9, 1951
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil2,3,1 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly2,3,1 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Stella May McNeil was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 17, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1929,her married name was Dove.3 She married Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Stella May McNeil and Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Stella May McNeil died on February 9, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 157, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove b. February 26, 1912, d. February 26, 1988
Marriage*Stella May McNeil married Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 
Divorce* Stella May McNeil and Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
  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. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  5. [S228] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Den Hill Road Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Harley Quentin Dove, Sr. obituary.

Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil1,2,3

F, b. February 17, 1916, d. May 29, 2001
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil4,1,5,6,3 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly4,5,6,3 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7524.7 Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,8 She married William Ivor Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil.2,9 Her married name was Poff. Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil was born on February 17, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 As of November 30, 1954,her married name was Williams.3 She married Nathan Monroe Williams on November 30, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 As of May 10, 1987,her married name was Graham.3 Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil married Henry John Graham on May 10, 1987 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil died on May 29, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.7,10 She GRAHAM, Velvia Williams, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away and has gone home to be with her Jesus. Mrs. Graham was a faithful member of the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ivan Poff, second husband, Nathan Williams and one daughter, Josephine Poff. She is survived by her husband, Henry John Graham; children, Hazel and Bob Wickline of Christiansburg, Irvin and Martha Poff of Salem, Lynwood and Norma Poff of Atlanta, Ga., Paul and Kathy Poff of Blacksburg, Juanita "Dot" and Billy Shepherd of Salem; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, James McNeil of Floyd; brother and sisters-in-law, Albert and Roxie Williams and Margaret Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001 at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001 at the church, with the Rev. Mike Spence, the Rev. Rick Collins and the Rev. Garry Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Congregational Holiness Cemetery in Shawsville. The family would like to express their appreciation to the New River Valley Medical Center for the care given Mrs. Graham and also to the many kind prayers, thoughts and concerns given during her illness. The family would also like to request in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Shawsville Rescue Squad, Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162 or to the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. on May 31, 2001.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 158, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family 1

William Ivor Poff b. December 27, 1914, d. August 13, 1952
Marriage*Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil married William Ivor Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil.2,9 
Children

Family 2

Nathan Monroe Williams b. March 29, 1908, d. August 4, 1976
Marriage*Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil married Nathan Monroe Williams on November 30, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 

Family 3

Henry John Graham b. October 3, 1912, d. March 13, 2003
Marriage*Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil married Henry John Graham on May 10, 1987 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvia Williams Graham obitutary in the May 31, 2001 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S390] Ruth G. Hale, Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  9. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Poff obituary in the Jun 10, 2012 edition.
  13. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.

Roenie McNeil1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1918, d. February 9, 2001
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil1,2,3,5,6,4,7 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly1,2,5,6,4,7 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Roenie McNeil was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8 Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5072.9 She was born on June 22, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,7 She married Gordon Johnson Alderman on May 29, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Alderman. Roenie McNeil died on February 9, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.2,9,8 She ALDERMAN, Roenie M., 82, of Pilot, passed away Friday, February 9, 2001, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late Bebe and Nellie McNeil, she was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Jeanie McNeil; her husband, Gordon J. Alderman; a daughter, Marilynn Marie Alderman; and grandchildren, Larry and Belinda Edwards. She is survived by children, Doris Doyle, Roanoke, Clayton Alderman and wife, Goldie, Rachel Hale, Barbara Altizer and husband, Guy, Helen O'Dell and husband, Charles, Herman Alderman and wife, Alfadean, all of Pilot, Christine Linkous and husband, Junior, Blacksburg, Darlene Worrell and husband, Mike, Christiansburg, Daniel Alderman and wife, Kathy, David Alderman and wife, Teresa, all of Pilot; a sister, Velva Graham, Christiansburg; a brother, James McNeil, Floyd; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. on February 10, 2001.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 45, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Gordon Johnson Alderman b. April 27, 1916, d. June 15, 1981
Marriage*Roenie McNeil married Gordon Johnson Alderman on May 29, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Rachel Louise Hale obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Clayton Alderman obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Alderman Linkous obituary in the Jun 5, 2017 edition.
  15. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Herman Alderman obituary.

Nellie Mae Wimmer1

F, b. February 28, 1896, d. August 23, 1998
FatherHosea Allen Wimmer1,2,3 b. September, 1863, d. June 15, 1916
MotherMartha Agnes Weaver1,2,3 b. April 25, 1862, d. March 17, 1951
     Nellie Mae Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8148.5 She was born on February 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married John Brainard Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, circa 1914 at Virginia.4,6,7 As of circa 1914,her married name was Epperly. Nellie Mae Wimmer married William Brethard Vest Sr., son of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on August 24, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,8 As of August 24, 1963,her married name was Vest. Nellie Mae Wimmer died on August 23, 1998 at Virginia at age 102.4,5 She VEST, Nellie W. Epperly, 102, of Pilot, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Brainard Epperly and Bretherd Vest. She is survived by her daughter, Mabel Wimmer of Pilot; two grandchildren, Nancy and husband, Junior Conner, Danny and wife, Betsy Wimmer, all of Salem; four great-grandchildren, Teresa and husband, Jeffery Gallagher of Salem, Crystal and husband, Nathaniel Gravely of Roanoke, Angel and Jake Wimmer of Salem; four great-great-grandchildren, Blake and Bradley Gallagher, Justin and Makala Gravely. Also surviving are stepchildren, Warren and wife, Blondine Vest of Pilot, Wilford and wife, Erma Jean Vest of Check, Clinton and wife, Catherine Vest of Floyd, Alvin and wife, Mae Vest of Copper Hill, Evelyn and husband, Raymond King of Christiansburg; two stepdaughters-in-law, Olean Vest and Dolly Vest, both of Pilot; 17 step-grandchildren and 23 stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Lane Spigener, Pastor Russ Wimmer and Elder Junior Conner officiating, with interment in Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Huffville Cemetery, c/o Ray Wimmer, 313 Circle Dr., Christiansburg, Va. 24079. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 25, 1998.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 152, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 35, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 105, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 2, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family 1

John Brainard Epperly b. December, 1887, d. 1960
Marriage*Nellie Mae Wimmer married John Brainard Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, circa 1914 at Virginia.4,6,7 
Children

Family 2

William Brethard Vest Sr. b. September 22, 1897, d. November 20, 1971
Marriage*Nellie Mae Wimmer married William Brethard Vest Sr., son of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on August 24, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie W. Epperly Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 1998 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 13, 2014 edition.

Martha Agnes Weaver1,2

F, b. April 25, 1862, d. March 17, 1951
FatherJohn Weaver1,3,4,2 b. February 10, 1823, d. December 20, 1905
MotherMary Ann Gray1,3,4,2 b. August 6, 1834, d. January 11, 1930
     Martha Agnes Weaver was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on April 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 She married Hosea Allen Wimmer, son of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on April 3, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of April 3, 1883,her married name was Wimmer. Martha Agnes Weaver died on March 17, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.5,2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 290, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 296, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 152, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 35, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 338, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Hosea Allen Wimmer b. September, 1863, d. June 15, 1916
Marriage*Martha Agnes Weaver married Hosea Allen Wimmer, son of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on April 3, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence Dewey Wimmer death record.
  15. [S1578] Ruth G. Hale and Glenna Garnand Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Montgomery Co., VA.

Infant Epperly1

F, b. August 12, 1915, d. August 12, 1915
FatherJohn Brainard Epperly2,1 b. December, 1887, d. 1960
MotherNellie Mae Wimmer2,1 b. February 28, 1896, d. August 23, 1998
     Infant Epperly died on August 12, 1915.2 She was born on August 12, 1915.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 13, 2014 edition.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/

Harold Serell Podolsky1,2

M, b. October 25, 1913, d. October 9, 1985
     Harold Serell Podolsky was buried at Machpelah Cemetery, 21707 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, Oakland Co., Michigan.2 His Social Security Number was 381-10-8752.3 He was born on October 25, 1913.3 He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, in 1977 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Harold Serell Podolsky died on October 9, 1985 at Michigan at age 71.2

Family

Shirley Ruth Lastar
Marriage*He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, in 1977 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S4405] Machpelah Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Claudie Mobie Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. September 30, 1942, d. January 10, 1944
FatherCharles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer1,2,4 b. December 12, 1916, d. June 12, 2001
MotherLZ Epperly1,2,4 b. March 21, 1918, d. September 16, 2019
     Claudie Mobie Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on September 30, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3,6 She died on January 10, 1944 at Virginia at age 1.5,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the LZ Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 17, 2019 edition.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Frances Jeanette Wimmer Burnside obituary.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Blanche Woodruff Sumner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
FatherDr. James Clint Sumner2,5,6 b. February 2, 1866, d. December 4, 1940
MotherAttie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence2,5,6 b. November 30, 1875, d. March 9, 1941
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-3641.7 Blanche Woodruff Sumner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 She was born on July 9, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,7 She married Hiley Lee Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on February 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3 As of February 23, 1916,her married name was Epperly. Blanche Woodruff Sumner died on July 30, 1977 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.8,4 She PILOT -- Mrs. Blanche Epperly, age 80, died early Saturday, July 30, 1977, at her home. Surviving are one son, Harless C. Epperly, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Conner, Christiansburg, Mrs. Margie Austin, Pilot, Mrs. Virginia Epperly, Pulaski; a brother, Cecil Sumner, Midland, Va; a sister, Mrs. Estes Rorrer, Roanoke; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 1, 1977, from the Huffville Church by the Rev. Richard H. Horne and the Rev. Frank Wimmer. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery. on August 4, 1977.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 278, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 36, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 111, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 142, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Hiley Lee Epperly b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
Marriage*Blanche Woodruff Sumner married Hiley Lee Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on February 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Blanche Epperly obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vest marriage certificate.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva E. Conner obituary in the Aug 17, 2013 edition.

Dr. James Clint Sumner1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1866, d. December 4, 1940
FatherIsaac Sumner1,4,3
MotherMary Unknown1,4
     Dr. James Clint Sumner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on February 2, 1866 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence, daughter of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on July 25, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 Dr. James Clint Sumner died on December 4, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 278, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 36, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 84, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 188, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Physician7
1920Physician2
1930Physician8

Family

Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence b. November 30, 1875, d. March 9, 1941
Marriage*Dr. James Clint Sumner married Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence, daughter of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on July 25, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Herman Lee Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 30, 1917, d. August 4, 1965
FatherHiley Lee Epperly1,2,3,5 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
MotherBlanche Woodruff Sumner1,2,3,5 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
     Herman Lee Epperly was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 229-01-1593.6 He was born on July 30, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Pearlie Florence Vest, daughter of Brainard Oscar Vest and Lillie Maude Carr, on November 14, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 Herman Lee Epperly died on August 4, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.4 He Corrine - Herman Lee Epperly, 48, of Corrine died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday in a Beckley hospital. Born July 30, 1917, in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of Hiliey and Blanche Sumler Epperly of Pilot, Va. Other survivors include his wife, Florence Vest Epperly; a brother, Harless of Roanoke, Va., and three sisters, Mrs. Eva Conner of Check, Va., Mrs. Virginia Epperly of Pulaski, Va., and Mrs. Margie Auston of Pilot, Va. He was a tipple operator for the Stephenson Mine of Consolidation Coal Co. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Welton Chapel with the Rev. David Pollock and the Rev. Charlie Fizer Jr. in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. Friends may call at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home in Mullens after 5 p.m. today. on August 5, 1965.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 72, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Laundry mechanic7

Family

Pearlie Florence Vest b. November 15, 1917, d. April 10, 1989
Marriage*Herman Lee Epperly married Pearlie Florence Vest, daughter of Brainard Oscar Vest and Lillie Maude Carr, on November 14, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vest marriage certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herman Lee Epperly death record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 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.

Harry Millard Howard1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1913, d. March, 1972
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.1,5,2,6 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly1,5,2,7 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6480.8 Harry Millard Howard was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 17, 1913 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 He married Lou Retha Cox on April 15, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2 Harry Millard Howard died in March, 1972 at West Virginia.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115 District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 40, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal miner1
1940Coal miner10

Family

Lou Retha Cox b. October 10, 1912, d. August 10, 1996
Marriage*Harry Millard Howard married Lou Retha Cox on April 15, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Cox marriage record.
  3. [S7608] Valley View Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Kenneth Melvin Howard obituary in the Jan 9, 2010 edition.

Edna Mae Howard1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1926, d. August 15, 2014
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.5,1,3,6,7 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly5,8,3,6,7 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     Edna Mae Howard was buried at Union Prairie Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa.9,7 She was born on February 28, 1926 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,9,10,7 As of January 5, 1946,her married name was Ellickson.3 She married James Eli Ellickson on January 5, 1946 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.3,4,7 Edna Mae Howard died on August 15, 2014 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 88.9,10,7 She Edna Mae Ellickson, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at Northbrook Manor Care Center. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Randy Kasch. Burial: 2:45 p.m. at Union Prairie Cemetery, Decorah. Friends may visit with the family Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home and Tuesday at the church after 9:30 a.m. Edna is survived by two daughters, Susan Sundquist of Madison, Wis., and Joan (Gene) Mollenhauer of Toddville; two sons, James (Verny) Ellickson of Mason City and John (Linda) Ellickson of Central City; grandchildren, Diana (Keegan) Mykris, Mary (Jon) Naslund, Kathryn (Colin) Atkins, Terry (John) Loske and Carina (Dennis Coonfield) Ellickson; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Sue) Howard of San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, James; five brothers and three sisters. Edna was born the daughter of William and Bertha Epperly Howard on Feb. 28, 1926. She married James Eli Ellickson on Jan. 5, 1946. He died in 1982. Edna retired in 1985 from Rockwell Collins, where she had been employed for 27 years. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. on August 17, 2014.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 207, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Family

James Eli Ellickson b. October 16, 1923, d. December 6, 1982
Marriage*Edna Mae Howard married James Eli Ellickson on January 5, 1946 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.3,4,7 
Children
  • Susan Ellickson4,7
  • Joan Ellickson4,7
  • James Eli Ellickson Jr.4,7
  • John T. Ellickson4,7

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Virginia Merle Howard Roberts obituary in the Nov 4, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the James Eli Ellickson obituary in the Dec 7, 1982 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  7. [S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the Edna Mae Ellickson obituary in the Aug 17, 2014 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  9. [S7609] Union Prairie Cemetery, Winneshiek Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Geneva Jane Howard1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1924, d. May 9, 1984
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.4,5,6,3,7 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly4,8,3,7 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-3939.9 Geneva Jane Howard was born on June 29, 1924 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2,7 As of June 14, 1943,her married name was Smith.3 She married Charles Allen Smith on June 14, 1943 at Dover, Kent Co., Delaware.3 Geneva Jane Howard died on May 9, 1984 at Orange Co., California, at age 59.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 142, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Charles Allen Smith b. March 19, 1921, d. August 20, 1998
Marriage*Geneva Jane Howard married Charles Allen Smith on June 14, 1943 at Dover, Kent Co., Delaware.3 

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Roy Edward Howard1,2,3

M, b. March 4, 1911, d. September 7, 1965
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.4,2,5,6,7 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly4,2,5,8 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     Roy Edward Howard was born on March 4, 1911 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Virginia Catherine Ingles on May 3, 1930 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 Roy Edward Howard died on September 7, 1965 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 54.1,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115 District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 142, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Coal miner4
1940Coal miner7

Family

Virginia Catherine Ingles
Marriage*Roy Edward Howard married Virginia Catherine Ingles on May 3, 1930 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Ingles marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  9. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.