Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Virginia E. DeWeese^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 30, 1850, d. January 20, 1929

Father

Andrew Jackson DeWeese^6,4 b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899

Mother

Rozena Hall^6,4 b. 1822, d. July 21, 1899

Virginia E. DeWeese was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 She was born on December 30, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1851.^7,5 As of December 24, 1868,her married name was Beckett.⁶ She married Wilbur Fisk Beckett on December 24, 1868 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,2,5 Virginia E. DeWeese died on January 20, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^7,5

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 468, Mercer Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)

⁴

1870

Dwelling 33, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

1880

Dwelling 233, District 80, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 11, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 28, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 30, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Family

Wilbur Fisk Beckett b. May 30, 1844, d. January 12, 1929

Marriage*

Virginia E. DeWeese married Wilbur Fisk Beckett on December 24, 1868 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,2,5

Children

Marie Kath "Mary" Beckett^9,11 b. July 30, 1870, d. November 13, 1954
Loula Henrietta Beckett+⁹ b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
William Clarence "Willie" Beckett^{9,10,12,13,11} b. January 27, 1875, d. March 11, 1949
Hampton James Beckett^9,10 b. December, 1877
George C. Beckett^9,14,12 b. February 15, 1879, d. September 8, 1880
Virginia L. "Virgie" Beckett^10,12,15 b. June 15, 1880, d. October 14, 1964
Roscoe Fetter Beckett+^10,16 b. April 11, 1884, d. December 6, 1921
Ethel Rose Beckett+¹⁰ b. February, 1888
Esker Andrew Beckett+^10,3 b. June 21, 1889, d. September 4, 1947
Ira B. Beckett^10,17 b. January 9, 1895, d. October 4, 1905

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Clarence Beckett death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the George C. Beckett death record.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the R. F. Beckett death certificate.
[S2889] Calfee Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=beckett&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScnty=3091&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17610003&CRid=77930&df=all&

Dr. Robert Phillip Natelson^1,2,3

M, b. December 10, 1923, d. May 4, 2007

Dr. Robert Phillip Natelson was buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, 5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ His Social Security Number was 392-16-6033.⁴ He was born on December 10, 1923 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota.^4,2 He married Beverly Naomi Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, on March 4, 1950 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,3 Dr. Robert Phillip Natelson died on May 4, 2007 at Encino, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 83.^4,1,2 He Dr. Robert P. Natelson died May 4 at 83. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughter, Kathy (Gary) Young; son, Rick (Robyn); 11 grandchildren; and sister, Jeeny Feldman. Mount Sinai. on May 27, 2007.¹

Family

Beverly Naomi Lastar b. November 12, 1929, d. November 18, 2018

Marriage*

He married Beverly Naomi Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, on March 4, 1950 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,3

Children

Kathleen Shelley Natelson^5,1,2
Richard Steven Natelson^6,1,2

Citations

[S2175] Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, The, From the Robert P. Natelson obituary in the May 27, 2007 edition.
[S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Liona Elizabeth DeWeese^1,2

F, b. July 16, 1852, d. August 2, 1930

Father

Andrew Jackson DeWeese^3,4,5 b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899

Mother

Rozena Hall^3,4,5 b. 1822, d. July 21, 1899

Liona Elizabeth DeWeese was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas.² She was born on July 16, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,6 As of March 2, 1871,her married name was Smith.³ She married Albert B. Smith on March 2, 1871 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Liona Elizabeth DeWeese died on August 2, 1930 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 78.^1,7,2

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 468, Mercer Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)

⁴

1870

Dwelling 39, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1880

Dwelling 264, District 79, Doniphan, Doniphan Co., Kansas

⁸

1900

Dwelling 56, District 34, Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas

⁶

1910

Dwelling 82, District 33, Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas

⁹

1920

Dwelling 125, District 249, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 103, District 114, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado

¹¹

Family

Albert B. Smith b. August 13, 1849, d. August 12, 1914

Marriage*

Liona Elizabeth DeWeese married Albert B. Smith on March 2, 1871 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³

Children

John W. Smith^8,2 b. July 16, 1874, d. February 28, 1894
Charles Theodore Smith+^8,6,12 b. July 6, 1878, d. October 1, 1941
Henry Edwin Smith+⁶ b. March 11, 1883, d. 1962
Nellie Smith⁶ b. March, 1885
Julia Annetta Smith+^9,6 b. April 25, 1887, d. February 25, 1980
Inez Ethel Smith+^6,10,9 b. July 20, 1889, d. October, 1964
Effie Frances Smith+^9,6 b. September, 1891, d. 1963
Albert Byron Smith^9,6,10,11 b. January 14, 1895, d. August 21, 1978

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S5870] Rose Hill Cemetery, Brown Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Theodore Smith death certificate.

Sarah D. Grace DeWeese^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915

Father

Andrew Jackson DeWeese^1,2,4 b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899

Mother

Rozena Hall^1,2,4 b. 1822, d. July 21, 1899

Sarah D. Grace DeWeese was buried at Boggess Cemetery, Zenith, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born circa 1855 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; In the 1900 Census Sarah listed her birth date as Jun 1859, this is not possible given her 1860 Census record.¹ As of May 29, 1873,her married name was Christie.¹ She married Tillotson McClure Christie on May 29, 1873 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Sarah D. Grace DeWeese died on May 25, 1915 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ She One of the most distressing occurrences in the history of the county was reported from Willowton neighborhood yesterday. Mrs. Sarah Christie was instantly killed about 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning at her home near Willowton by her son, Ernest Christie, by the accidental discharge of a shotgun which he was handling. According to his story, Ernest Christie was going to hunt some crows and had taken the loaded gun from its resting place for that purpose when it was discharged. After the fatal shot was fired, and his mother lay dead, he put the gun safely away and slowly walked across a field to the home of his brother, T. W. Christie, where he related the following story: "As I was starting to hunt some crows, ma was busily working about the room; I had the shotgun loaded in my hands, which fired some way or other, filling her breast with shot, causing instant death." Ernest Christie was reported to have neither seemed shocked nor excited, but was apparently trying to console his brother, Tom, who was broken down and grief at the sight of his mother lying in her blood, by telling him that she had to die anyway. This was taken by the neighbors to create a suspicion that there is some derangement of the young man's mind, and it was reported later in the day that an inquest would be held and also an inquiry into the young man's sanity. Mrs. Christie is survived by two sons and a daughter who live at Eccles, one son who lives at Radford, and two sons who live in Willowton, and has many relatives in this section and in Princeton. It was not decided yesterday where Mrs. Christie would be buried, but it is thought the remains will be taken to Monroe County to be laid by the side of her husband. on May 26, 1915.⁶

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 468, Mercer Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)

1870

Dwelling 39, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 103, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 347, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 62, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Tillotson McClure Christie b. April, 1847, d. September 5, 1911

Marriage*

Sarah D. Grace DeWeese married Tillotson McClure Christie on May 29, 1873 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

Children

Thomas Wesley Christie+^7,3,10,11 b. January 3, 1875, d. April 12, 1940
Wade Hampton Christie⁷ b. circa April, 1877, d. July 7, 1890
James Milton Christie+^7,8,9,12 b. February, 1880, d. January 17, 1928
William George Christie+^8,13 b. February, 1883, d. May 11, 1933
Ernest L. Christie+^14,8,9 b. October, 1886, d. March 25, 1942
Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie+^8,9,13 b. February 25, 1892, d. September 28, 1964
Harry Benjamin Christie+^14,8,9,15 b. May 10, 1895, d. June 7, 1962
Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie+^14,8,9 b. April 10, 1898, d. February 28, 1975

Citations

[S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Wesley Christie death certificate.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S11570] Boggess Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sarah Christie death story in the May 26, 1915 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas W. Christie birth record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thomas Wesley Christie obituary in the Apr 13, 1940 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James M. Christie death certificate.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Freeburn Alexander DeWeese¹

M, b. circa 1859

Father

Andrew Jackson DeWeese² b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899

Mother

Rozena Hall² b. 1822, d. July 21, 1899

Freeburn Alexander DeWeese was born circa 1859 at Virginia.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 468, Mercer Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)

1870

Dwelling 39, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Harvey Jackson Ridinger^1,2

M, b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945

Father

Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger² b. May 11, 1825, d. January 19, 1896

Mother

Jane Howery² b. June 6, 1830, d. July 23, 1923

Harvey Jackson Ridinger was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 18, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Alice Wimmer, daughter of Hosea "Hode" Wimmer and Caroline Wimmer, on February 26, 1891 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Harvey Jackson Ridinger married Hester Blanche Jennings, daughter of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on September 29, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Harvey Jackson Ridinger died on December 7, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.²

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 263, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 24, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 120, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 88, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Miller⁷
1917		Farmer⁴
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Filling station propriator⁹

Family 1

Sarah Alice Wimmer b. December 8, 1871, d. October 4, 1915

Marriage*

Harvey Jackson Ridinger married Sarah Alice Wimmer, daughter of Hosea "Hode" Wimmer and Caroline Wimmer, on February 26, 1891 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³

Children

Coy Raymond Ridinger+^{4,10,9,6,7,11} b. June 30, 1892, d. January 6, 1965
Lela Charlotte "Claudie" Ridinger+^4,6,7 b. January 9, 1896, d. February 17, 1963
Everett Lee Ridinger^6,7,12,13 b. December 2, 1897, d. April 20, 1972
Otto Ray "Ott" Ridinger^8,9,6,7,3,2 b. November 15, 1899, d. November 9, 1966
John Sherman Ridinger+^4,8,7,2 b. February 16, 1902, d. September 9, 1971
Irene Ridinger+^8,7 b. June 30, 1904, d. November 20, 1962
Weeta May Ridinger+^8,7,14 b. September 5, 1906, d. February 5, 2003

Family 2

Hester Blanche Jennings b. June 26, 1894, d. December 4, 1972

Marriage*

Harvey Jackson Ridinger married Hester Blanche Jennings, daughter of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on September 29, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2

Children

Harvey Jackson Ridinger Jr.+^15,8,9,1 b. June 21, 1918, d. June 2, 2004
William Nelson Ridinger+^15,9,1,14 b. January 4, 1921, d. April 9, 2008

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Nelson Ridinger obituary in the Apr 11, 2008 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Jackson Ridinger, Jr. obituary in the Jun 6, 2004 edition.

Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger^1,2

M, b. May 11, 1825, d. January 19, 1896

Father

George Ridinger^3,1 b. circa 1793, d. June 5, 1855

Mother

Catherine Sowers b. February 8, 1792, d. August 27, 1868

Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger was buried at Ridinger Family Cemetery, Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 11, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Jane Howery on November 23, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger died on January 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.²

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Jane Howery b. June 6, 1830, d. July 23, 1923

Marriage*

Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger married Jane Howery on November 23, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2

Children

James Phelman Ridinger+⁶ b. December 25, 1850, d. May 21, 1910
Amos Sherman Ridinger+⁷ b. March 15, 1865, d. May 30, 1924
Harvey Jackson Ridinger+⁷ b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945

Citations

[S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.
[S6251] Ridinger Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of George Ridinger.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jane Howery^1,2

F, b. June 6, 1830, d. July 23, 1923

Jane Howery was buried at Ridinger Family Cemetery, Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 6, 1830 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger, son of George Ridinger and Catherine Sowers, on November 23, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of November 23, 1848,her married name was Ridinger. Jane Howery died on July 23, 1923 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 190, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Sherman⁵

1910

Dwelling 61, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Sherman⁶

1920

Dwelling 44, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Sherman⁷

Family

Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger b. May 11, 1825, d. January 19, 1896

Marriage*

Jane Howery married Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger, son of George Ridinger and Catherine Sowers, on November 23, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2

Children

James Phelman Ridinger+⁸ b. December 25, 1850, d. May 21, 1910
Amos Sherman Ridinger+¹ b. March 15, 1865, d. May 30, 1924
Harvey Jackson Ridinger+¹ b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6251] Ridinger Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Ridinger^1,2

M, b. circa 1793, d. June 5, 1855

George Ridinger was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Age 62 Years."¹ He was born circa 1793.¹ He married Catherine Sowers, daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Sowers and Magdalena "Mary" Unknown, on March 8, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 George Ridinger left a will on May 26, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I George Ruderinger of Floyd County and the State of Virginia do hereby make my last will and testament in manner and form folling that is to say Being weake in body but sound in mind.
1 After the payments of my debts and Funeral expenses
2 d I give to my son Amos Rudering the tract of land on which I now live by his supporting his mother during her Natural life also my bound boy Thomas
3d I give to my daughter Emelia Basham Eighteen Akers of land where she now lives - - -
4th I gave to my son Henry Rudering the tract of land on which he now lives
5 I give to my daughter Sarah Basham five dollars
6th I gave to my daughter Mary Rudering five dollars
7th I gave to my daughter Sarah Stump five dollars
8th Also all my moveable property after my Decease To be sold and Equaly divided among the several Heirs above named // Lastly I do herby Constitute and Appoint my son Amos Rufering my Executor of this my last will & testament hereby revoking all other forms of wills or testaments by me hertofore made. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affict my seal this the 26th Day of May 1855.

George Ridinger (signature & seal)
__ Topal O. Watkins
Harbird W. Holt
Virginia

As a court continued and held for the County of Floyd on the 20th day of July 1855.

Benjamin Basham & Amelia his wife Hillary Basham & Sarah his wife James Stump & Elizabeth his wife & Henry Ridinger heirs at law of George Ridinger have in court withdrew their opposition to the probat of the paper pronounced as the last will & testament of said George Ridinger Dec’d thereupon the said will was proven by the oaths of Topal O. Watkins and Harbird W. Holt witness thereto and is orderd to be records and on the motion of Amos Ridinger the Executor therein named who madeoath thereto and together with Wm B. Shelor and John Stuart his securities entered into and acknoelrdged a bond in the penalty of on thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs certificate if granted him obtaining a probat of the said will in due form

Teste
J. B. Headen C.⁴
He died on June 5, 1855.¹

Family

Catherine Sowers b. February 8, 1792, d. August 27, 1868

Marriage*

He married Catherine Sowers, daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Sowers and Magdalena "Mary" Unknown, on March 8, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2

Children

Amos Ridinger+⁵ b. February 7, 1821, d. April 16, 1913
Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger+^4,6 b. May 11, 1825, d. January 19, 1896

Citations

[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of George Ridinger.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Amos Ridinger death certificate.
[S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Catherine Sowers^1,2

F, b. February 8, 1792, d. August 27, 1868

Father

Heinrich "Henry" Sowers

Mother

Magdalena "Mary" Unknown

Catherine Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 8, 1792.³ She married George Ridinger on March 8, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 8, 1820,her married name was Ridinger. Catherine Sowers died on August 27, 1868 at age 76.³

Family

George Ridinger b. circa 1793, d. June 5, 1855

Marriage*

She married George Ridinger on March 8, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Amos Ridinger+⁴ b. February 7, 1821, d. April 16, 1913
Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger+ b. May 11, 1825, d. January 19, 1896

Citations

[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Amos Ridinger death certificate.

Harvey Jackson Ridinger Jr.^1,2

M, b. June 21, 1918, d. June 2, 2004

Father

Harvey Jackson Ridinger^1,3,4,5 b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945

Mother

Hester Blanche Jennings^1,3,4,5 b. June 26, 1894, d. December 4, 1972

Harvey Jackson Ridinger Jr. was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-09-7877.⁶ He was born on June 21, 1918 at Virginia.⁶ He married Betty Dale in 1953.² Harvey Jackson Ridinger Jr. died on June 2, 2004 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 85.^1,6 He Harvey Jackson Ridinger, Jr., of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 in his Virginia Beach residence at the age of 85. He was the son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger, Sr. and Hester Jennings Ridinger. He was reared in Christiansburg, Va., attended Emory and Henry College, and later graduated from the National Business College with a degree in Business. Harvey was a World War II veteran, having served in the U. S. Air Force for nearly four years. After ten years working in the Finance Division of the Veteran's Administration in Roanoke, Va. and Huntington, W. Va., he transferred to the Social Security Administration, where he had been a field representative for the last twenty eight years before his retirement in January 1986. He was an active member for over 45 years of Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk and the Crusader Fellowship Sunday School Class. He had served as Secretary to the Administrative Board of the church for five years, and was church Treasurer for nine years. He was also a past president and treasurer of his Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife, Betty D. Ridinger; a daughter, Jennifer K. Seltzer and her husband, Tom of San Antonio, Texas; a son, Harvey J. Ridinger, III and his wife, Candace of Northfield, N.J; three grandchildren, Kristine Ridinger of New Jersey, Joshua Klaus and Joel Klaus of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, William Nelson Ridinger of Christiansburg, Va., and several cousins. A funeral service was held Saturday, June 5, 2004. Burial was in Colonial Grove Memorial Park in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Condolences may be made to the family through www.dmvobits.com/cox. on June 6, 2004.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 120, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 88, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Betty Dale b. September 5, 1929, d. August 27, 2016

Marriage*

Harvey Jackson Ridinger Jr. married Betty Dale in 1953.²

Children

Jennifer K. Ridinger^1,2
Harvey Jackson Ridinger III^1,2

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Jackson Ridinger, Jr. obituary in the Jun 6, 2004 edition.
[S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Betty Dale Ridinger obituary in the Sep 4, 2016 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Nelson Ridinger obituary in the Apr 11, 2008 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sonia M. Knoppow^1,2,3

F, b. February 9, 1902, d. November 24, 1984

Father

Simon "Shimon" Knoppow^3,4 b. June 14, 1876, d. April 3, 1955

Mother

Chernia "Jennie" Suknow^2,3 b. February 15, 1881, d. September 6, 1945

Her Social Security Number was 566-24-9446.⁵ Sonia M. Knoppow was born on February 9, 1902 at Kozeletz, Russia.³ She married Herbert Mitchelson on December 7, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,6 As of December 7, 1924,her married name was Mitchelson. Sonia M. Knoppow married Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow, son of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on July 17, 1960 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Sonia M. Knoppow married Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ As of August 20, 1967,her married name was Soltes.¹ Sonia M. Knoppow and Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁷ Sonia M. Knoppow died on November 24, 1984 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 82.⁸

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 15, District 60-77, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California

⁹

Family 1

Herbert Mitchelson b. August 17, 1901, d. November 16, 1947

Marriage*

Sonia M. Knoppow married Herbert Mitchelson on December 7, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,6

Children

May Mitchelson+^2,6,9 b. September 25, 1925, d. June 4, 1999
Marian Ruth Mitchelson^2,6,9
Marvin Morris Mitchelson+^2,10,6,9 b. May 7, 1928, d. September 18, 2004

Family 2

Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow b. September 15, 1893, d. February 17, 1966

Marriage*

Sonia M. Knoppow married Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow, son of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on July 17, 1960 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹

Family 3

Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes b. April 25, 1891, d. May 7, 1969

Marriage*

Sonia M. Knoppow married Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹

Divorce*

Sonia M. Knoppow and Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁷

Citations

[S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
[S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
[S6433] Chicago, Illinois National Archives at Chicago, Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931.
[S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Simon Knoppow obituary in the Apr 5, 1955 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6438] Unknown compiler, U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972.
[S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
[S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Nelson Ridinger^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. January 4, 1921, d. April 9, 2008

Father

Harvey Jackson Ridinger^1,8,2,4 b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945

Mother

Hester Blanche Jennings^1,8,2,4 b. June 26, 1894, d. December 4, 1972

His Social Security Number was 229-03-4593.⁹ William Nelson Ridinger was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on January 4, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,9,10 He married Elizabeth Anne Dale on June 26, 1948 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,7 William Nelson Ridinger married Sandra Sarver on December 28, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11,4 William Nelson Ridinger died on April 9, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,5,9,7,10 He William Nelson Ridinger, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. He was the son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger Sr. and Hester Blanche Jennings. In addition to his first wife, Elizabeth Anne Dale, and his oldest daughter, Linda Smith Ridinger, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Harvey J. Ridinger Jr. Nelson is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sandra Sarver Ridinger; daughter, Jane Ridinger, of Matthews, N.C; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Joe Maroon, Midlothian, Va; stepson and daughterin-law, Jay and Brenda Foster, Roanoke, Va; and stepdaughter, Leslie Irving, Roanoke, Va; ten grandchildren Dustin Clifford, Adam Smith, Greg Smith, Jordan Maroon, Garrett Maroon, Alexandra Foster, Brittany Foster, Brooke Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell and Ryan Mitchell. Nelson graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1938. He proceeded to get his degree in Pharmacy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1942. Nelson answered the call to serve his country in World War II by attending an accelerated officer-training program at Columbia University. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Admiral's command ship for the Utah Beach Sector during the D-Day invasion. Nelson's military honors include medals for the European Campaign and two battle stars. Nelson returned to Christiansburg in 1949 to raise his family and become an active member of the local business community. He began work at Thompson-Hagan Drug Store as a pharmacist in 1949 and retired as the owner of the oldest continuous business in Montgomery County in 1979. Nelson was an active business partner in Town & Country Estates, Arcnel Corporation and owner of Ridgedale Farms rea1-estate development. Over the years, Nelson also served in numerous community leadership roles. Nelson was President of the Christiansburg Chamber of Commerce and was Chairman of St. Paul's Administrative Board, the local library board and Red Cross of America. He worked to get the Altamont Hospital on Radford Road incorporated into the Montgomery Regional Hospital and served on its board as a named trustee of the hospital. Nelson faithfully served 41 years as a Director of First National Bank (FNB) in Christiansburg and served as its Chairman of the Board before retiring in 1998. Nelson enjoyed spending time with his beloved family especially over the holidays where poppa's special popcorn was always a highlight of time spent together. Nelson also had a love for horses and spending time outdoors on his farm in Christiansburg. In recent years, Nelson's time and energy were focused on playing cards with his friends at night and enjoying time with them on the golf course during the day. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Michael Payne for his care and concern during this time. on April 11, 2008.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 88, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Elizabeth Anne Dale b. May 18, 1925, d. October 1, 1971

Marriage*

William Nelson Ridinger married Elizabeth Anne Dale on June 26, 1948 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,7

Children

Linda Dale Ridinger+^2,4,12,13 b. August 3, 1950, d. September 22, 2002
Jane Ellen Ridinger^2,4,12,13
Anne Nelson Ridinger+^2,4,12,13 b. June 4, 1954, d. October 4, 2022

Family 2

Sandra Sarver b. October 15, 1941, d. November 19, 2023

Marriage*

William Nelson Ridinger married Sandra Sarver on December 28, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Jackson Ridinger, Jr. obituary in the Jun 6, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Nelson Ridinger obituary in the Apr 11, 2008 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sandra Sarver Ridinger obituary in the Nov 26, 2023 edition.
[S620] Washington Post, The, From the Linda Ridinger Smith obituary in the Sep 24, 2002 edition.
[S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Anne Ridinger Maroon obituary.

Irene Browning^1,2,3

F, b. November 26, 1898, d. March 31, 1995

Her Social Security Number was 223-24-0318.⁴ Irene Browning was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on November 26, 1898 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 She married Kyle Heath Jennings, son of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, circa 1920.^1,3,6 As of circa 1920,her married name was Jennings. Irene Browning died on March 31, 1995 at Wilmington, North Carolina, at age 96.^1,5,4 She JENNINGS, Irene B., 96, of Christiansburg, died Friday, March 31, 1995 at the home of her daughter in Wilmington, N.C. Born in Natural Bridge on November 26, 1898, she was the daughter of the late Louise and James Browning. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at S. G. Wimmer & Son and at the Music House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle H. Jennings Sr; a son, Kyle H. Jennings Jr., and a grandson, Roby Robertson. Surviving are two daughters, Marie J. Harman, Christiansburg, and Juanita J. Hall, Wilmington, N.C; granddaughters, Viki Robertson, Bayse, Va., Gina Fletcher, Charlottesville, Melissa Swoope, Roanoke; grandsons, John Harman, Chesterfield, Ricky Hall, Shreveport, La; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Douglas Kanney, with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends at Richardson-Horne Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 2, 1995.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 137, District 40, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Family

Kyle Heath Jennings b. March 22, 1896, d. May 16, 1944

Marriage*

Irene Browning married Kyle Heath Jennings, son of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, circa 1920.^1,3,6

Children

Kyle Heath Jennings Jr.^1,7,8,3 b. March 20, 1922, d. September 9, 1990
Josephine Marie Jennings+^7,8,3 b. December 12, 1924, d. November 9, 2006
Juanita Jean Jennings^7,8,9

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene B. Jennings obituary in the Apr 2, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From theMarie J. Harman obituary in the Nov 10, 2006 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kyle Heath Jennings, Jr. obituary in the Sep 10, 1990 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie J. Harman obituary in the Nov 10, 2006 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kyle Heath Jennings Jr.^1,2,3

M, b. March 20, 1922, d. September 9, 1990

Father

Kyle Heath Jennings^1,2,4,5 b. March 22, 1896, d. May 16, 1944

Mother

Irene Browning^1,2,4,5 b. November 26, 1898, d. March 31, 1995

His Social Security Number was 230-12-6301.⁶ Kyle Heath Jennings Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Sgt US Army WWII."^2,7 He was born on March 20, 1922 at Campbell Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Records has a birth date of Mar 30, 1922.^6,7,3 He died on September 9, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^6,7 He Kyle Heath Jennings, Jr., age 68, of 245 Cherry Lane, died Sunday morning, September 9, 1990, at his home. He is survived by his mother, Irene Jennings, Christiansburg; two sisters, Marie Harmon, Christiansburg; Juanita Hall, Raleigh, N.C. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from the St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Richard J. Geoghegan, Jr., with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 10, 1990.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 137, District 40, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

The Virginia Inn, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene B. Jennings obituary in the Apr 2, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kyle Heath Jennings, Jr. obituary in the Sep 10, 1990 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie J. Harman obituary in the Nov 10, 2006 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Josephine Marie Jennings^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 12, 1924, d. November 9, 2006

Father

Kyle Heath Jennings^6,1,2 b. March 22, 1896, d. May 16, 1944

Mother

Irene Browning^6,1,2 b. November 26, 1898, d. March 31, 1995

Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9446.⁷ Josephine Marie Jennings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on December 12, 1924 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.⁷ She married John Valentine Harman, son of Gaynor Harman and Kate Pauline "Pauline" Conner, on November 15, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,5 As of November 15, 1945,her married name was Harman. Josephine Marie Jennings died on November 9, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,4,9 She Marie J. Harman, 81, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 9, 2006. She was born in Ohio, the daughter of the late Irene Browning Jennings of Natural Bridge and the late Kyle H. Jennings of Huffville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Harman; her brother, Kyle Jennings, Jr; and her grandson, John (Roby) Robertson. She is survived by her sister, Juanita J. Hall of Wilmington, N.C; her daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Mark Fletcher of Charlottesville, Va; son and daughter-in-law, John and Darlene Harman of Chesapeake, Va; daughter, Viki H. Robertson of Christiansburg, Va; grandchildren, Kristi, Lori and Scott Fletcher and Harry Harman; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Marie came to Christiansburg as a young teenager and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1942. After high school and during WW II, she worked at the Radford Army Arsenal. In 1945 she married John V. Harman of Christiansburg. Marie, who truly never met a stranger, loved working with the public. She was a telephone operator for C & P for 20 years. In 1964 she went to work for the Commonwealth of Virginia as Deputy Clerk of Montgomery County and was promoted two years later to Clerk of the Court. During her 24 years in that position she saw the judicial system change in many ways including the court dividing into three branches, office and personnel expansion and growth and the computerization of the office-and she embraced it all. She was President of the Association of Clerks of the District Courts of Virginia in 1979 and retired in 1990 as Clerk of the Montgomery County Combined District Court. She also was fortunate to have a second home in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and loved spending time there. She had many friends in that area which she considered her home away from home. After retirement, she traveled extensively and her generous, outgoing nature drew people to her wherever she was. Marie was very blessed for she loved life, friends, family and creating happiness for those around her. There were really wonderful moments in her life, and she didn't miss many. She leaves behind many special and dear friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and the wonderful staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Care for the loving compassion they provided for Marie and Carilion Hospice for their tender care and support. on November 10, 2006.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 137, District 40, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1950

Dwelling 201, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

John Valentine Harman b. July 29, 1924, d. March 15, 1990

Marriage*

Josephine Marie Jennings married John Valentine Harman, son of Gaynor Harman and Kate Pauline "Pauline" Conner, on November 15, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,5

Children

John Gaynor Harman^1,11,12
Viki Lynn Harman+^11,9,10,12 b. June 4, 1947, d. August 27, 2021
Gina Marie Harman^11,3,9,12

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie J. Harman obituary in the Nov 10, 2006 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kyle Heath Jennings, Jr. obituary in the Sep 10, 1990 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie J. Harman obituary in the Nov 12, 2006 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Valentine Harman obituary in the Mar 17, 1990 edition.
[S13016] The Frederick Center, online thefrederickcenter.org, From the Viki Robertson obituary.

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^1,2

F, b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

Elizabeth Alice Taylor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1901 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married John Malcolm Jennings, son of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on February 7, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of February 7, 1923,her married name was Jennings.² Elizabeth Alice Taylor died on October 13, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 30, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

John Malcolm Jennings b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Marriage*

Elizabeth Alice Taylor married John Malcolm Jennings, son of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on February 7, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2

Children

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings+^{6,7,4,8,1,5,9,3,10} b. December 26, 1923, d. August 28, 1990
James Howery/Howard Jennings+^{6,11,7,4,8,1,5,10,9} b. March 13, 1925, d. November 18, 1995
Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings+^{6,7,4,8,1,9,5,12} b. January 15, 1927, d. January 25, 2007
Malcolm Everette "Mac" Jennings+^{6,7,4,8,1,5,9} b. August 12, 1929, d. August 24, 2012
Margaret Anne Jennings+^6,7,8,1,9,5 b. April 2, 1931, d. October 1, 1996
Doris Jean Jennings^6,11,7,8,1,5 b. June 8, 1933, d. December 3, 1993
Kenneth Newton Jennings+^{6,7,8,1,10,9,5} b. September 26, 1934, d. September 9, 2004
Harold Leroy Jennings^{6,11,7,8,5,9,10,3} b. July 17, 1936, d. August 15, 1988
Garland Bruce Jennings+^6,7,8,9,5 b. September 16, 1938, d. December 12, 2019

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 26, 1923, d. August 28, 1990

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^{6,7,8,9,10,11,2,3,5} b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^{6,7,8,9,10,11,2,3,5} b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,3 His Social Security Number was 231-32-7587.¹³ He married Margie Ellen Wenworth.³ Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings was born on December 26, 1923 at Algonquin, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{13,1,2,3,4,14} He married Mary Ethel Robinson on October 14, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings and Mary Ethel Robinson were divorced on March 30, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings died on August 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^13,12,3,14 He Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings, age 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by two sons, Michael L. Jennings; Carl E. Jennings; four daughters, Elizabeth J. Conner; Patsy J. Jennings; Gayle Kessler; Marie J. Loving, all of Roanoke; five brothers, James H. Jennings; Malcolm E. Jennings, both of Roanoke; Don T. Jennings, Salem; Kenneth N. Jennings, Moneta; Garland Bruce Jennings, Buchanan; two sisters, Doris J. Bowyer, Troutville; Margaret A. Wilhelm, Vinton; 12 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Preston Naff officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on August 29, 1990.¹²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 30, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family 1

Margie Ellen Wenworth b. April 13, 1922, d. December 14, 1977

Marriage*

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings married Margie Ellen Wenworth.³

Children

Carl Edward Jennings^12,2,15
Elizabeth Ann Jennings+^12,2,15 b. April 25, 1947, d. October 14, 2011
Michael Lee Jennings+^12,15,2 b. October 18, 1948, d. September 4, 2013
Patsy Jean Jennings^12,2,15
Gayle Jennings^12,2,15
Marie Maxine Jennings^12,2,15

Family 2

Mary Ethel Robinson

Marriage*

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings married Mary Ethel Robinson on October 14, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Divorce*

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings and Mary Ethel Robinson were divorced on March 30, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Citations

[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Jackson Jennings obituary in the Aug 29, 1990 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Jennings Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 2011 edition.

James Howery/Howard Jennings^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. March 13, 1925, d. November 18, 1995

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^{8,2,9,3,10,11,12,13,14} b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^{8,2,9,3,10,11,12,13,14} b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

James Howery/Howard Jennings was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 226-26-9443.¹ He was born on March 13, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,13,14,5,15,6} He married Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul on January 12, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.^16,14 James Howery/Howard Jennings died on November 18, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,5,15,17 He JENNINGS, James H., 70, of Roanoke, died at his home Saturday, November 18, 1995. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy S. Jennings; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Robert Bowles, Boones Mill, Diane and Dexter Helton, Rocky Mount; four grandchildren and spouses, Dexter Jr. and Heather Helton, Rocky Mount, Kimberly and Robert Easter, Roanoke, James Helton, Rocky Mount, Brian Booth, Boones Mill; four brothers, Don Jennings and Malcolm Jennings, Roanoke, Kenneth Jennings, Smith Mountain Lake, Bruce Jennings, Buchanan, and two sisters, Margaret Wilhelm, Vinton, Doris Niday, Troutville. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 1995, with the Rev. Preston Naff officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. on November 20, 1995.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 30, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul b. March 22, 1926, d. March 14, 2015

Marriage*

James Howery/Howard Jennings married Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul on January 12, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.^16,14

Children

Betty Jennings+^1,16,4 b. February 24, 1947, d. August 5, 2004
Carolyn Diane Jennings^1,16,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James H. Jennings obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jennings Booth Bowles obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 obituary.
[S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy S. Jennings obituary in the Mar 15, 2015 obituary.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Herbert Mitchelson^1,2

M, b. August 17, 1901, d. November 16, 1947

Herbert Mitchelson was born on August 17, 1901 at Estonia.^1,2 He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on December 7, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^3,2 Herbert Mitchelson died on November 16, 1947 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 46.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 15, District 60-77, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California

⁴

Occupation

1940

Painter⁴

Family

Sonia M. Knoppow b. February 9, 1902, d. November 24, 1984

Marriage*

Herbert Mitchelson married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on December 7, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^3,2

Children

May Mitchelson+^3,2,4 b. September 25, 1925, d. June 4, 1999
Marian Ruth Mitchelson^3,2,4
Marvin Morris Mitchelson+^3,5,2,4 b. May 7, 1928, d. September 18, 2004

Citations

[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S6438] Unknown compiler, U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972.
[S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harold Leroy Jennings^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

M, b. July 17, 1936, d. August 15, 1988

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^{1,2,3,4,5,7,8,10} b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^{1,2,3,4,5,7,8,10} b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

His Social Security Number was 224-46-5136.⁸ Harold Leroy Jennings was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on July 17, 1936 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,8,9,10,11 He married Pearl Elizabeth Goodbar on March 31, 1963 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹¹ Harold Leroy Jennings and Pearl Elizabeth Goodbar were divorced on May 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Harold Leroy Jennings married Margaret Genice Shively on April 26, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Harold Leroy Jennings and Margaret Genice Shively were divorced on July 21, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Harold Leroy Jennings married Wanda Ky Smith on July 31, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Harold Leroy Jennings died on August 15, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^8,9,10

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

Family 1

Pearl Elizabeth Goodbar

Marriage*

Harold Leroy Jennings married Pearl Elizabeth Goodbar on March 31, 1963 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹¹

Divorce*

Harold Leroy Jennings and Pearl Elizabeth Goodbar were divorced on May 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹

Family 2

Margaret Genice Shively

Marriage*

Harold Leroy Jennings married Margaret Genice Shively on April 26, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷

Divorce*

Harold Leroy Jennings and Margaret Genice Shively were divorced on July 21, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹

Family 3

Wanda Ky Smith

Marriage*

Harold Leroy Jennings married Wanda Ky Smith on July 31, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Doris Jean Jennings¹

F, b. June 8, 1933, d. December 3, 1993

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^2,3,1,4,5,6 b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^2,3,1,4,5,6 b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

Doris Jean Jennings was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-36-5828.⁷ She was born on June 8, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She died on December 3, 1993 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 60.^7,1 She married Gordon Preston Poindexter Niday on October 24, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ As of October 27, 1995,her married name was Niday.⁸ Doris Jean Jennings NIDAY, Doris J., 66, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 3, 1999. She was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, and also attended Flatwoods Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Alice Jennings, three brothers, Jack, James, and Leroy Jennings, and one sister, Margaret Wilhelm. She is survived by her husband, Gordon P. Niday; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol Ashbrook of Roanoke, Tonya and Alan Plucker of Columbia, S.C; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Susan Niday of Charolette, N.C; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Judy Jennings of Salem, Malcolm Jennings of Roanoke, Kenneth Jennings and Elsie of Moneta, Bruce and Glenna Jennings of Buchanan; a special sister-in-law, Dot Jennings of Roanoke; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 6, 1999, at the Rader Daleville Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Trout, Rev. Rick Via, and Rev. Michael Grooms officiating. Entombment will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Flatwoods Church of God of Prophesy, 2088 Old Fincastle Rd., Fincastle Va. 24090. on December 5, 1999.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Gordon Preston Poindexter Niday b. August 28, 1934, d. April 21, 2013

Marriage*

Doris Jean Jennings married Gordon Preston Poindexter Niday on October 24, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Margaret Anne Jennings^1,2,3

F, b. April 2, 1931, d. October 1, 1996

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^4,5,6,7,2,8 b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^4,5,6,7,2,8 b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3523.⁹ Margaret Anne Jennings was buried at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 693 Mt. Moriah Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,10 She was born on April 2, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,2,10,3 As of May 20, 1950,her married name was Kinsley.² She married Kenneth Gilbert Kinsley on May 20, 1950 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² As of January 2, 1963,her married name was Wilhelm.² Margaret Anne Jennings married Stanley Ryland Wilhelm on January 2, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,2 Margaret Anne Jennings died on October 1, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,9,10,11 She WILHELM, Margaret Anne Jennings Kinsley, 65 of Vinton died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Wilhelm. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-laws, Charleen and Lynn Frith, Boones Mill, Anne and Conrad Sheppard, Sharon Wilhelm, both of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, David and Audrey Kinsley, Roanoke; sister, Doris Niday, Troutville; brothers, Donald Jennings, Salem, Malcom Jennings, Roanoke, Kenneth Jennings, Hardy, and Bruce Jennings, Buchanan; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 4, 1996 at the Rader Daleville Chapel by Reverend T.G. Ayers. Burial is the Forest Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Eagle Rock. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rader Daleville Chapel on October 3, 1996.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Kenneth Gilbert Kinsley b. May 17, 1930, d. August 30, 1960

Marriage*

Margaret Anne Jennings married Kenneth Gilbert Kinsley on May 20, 1950 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.²

Children

Patricia Charleen Kinsley^12,1
David Jennings Kinsley+^1,2,12 b. September 6, 1954, d. October 7, 2007
Annette Alice "Anne" Kinsley^1,12,2

Family 2

Stanley Ryland Wilhelm b. November 3, 1918, d. July 12, 1967

Marriage*

Margaret Anne Jennings married Stanley Ryland Wilhelm on January 2, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,2

Child

Sharon Leigh Wilhelm^1,12,2

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Anne Jennings Kinsley Wilhelm obituary in the Oct 3, 1996 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4470] Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David J. Kinsley obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.

Malcolm Everette "Mac" Jennings^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 12, 1929, d. August 24, 2012

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^{5,6,7,8,1,9,4} b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^{5,6,7,8,1,9,4} b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

His Social Security Number was 231-32-5060.¹⁰ Malcolm Everette "Mac" Jennings was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on August 12, 1929 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10,4 He married Louise Nancy Virginia Kesler on August 16, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1,4 Malcolm Everette "Mac" Jennings died on August 24, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,10,3 He Malcolm Everette (Mac) Jennings, 83, of Roanoke, was called home to be with his Father on Friday, August 24, 2012. Malcolm enjoyed being outdoors and collecting Lionel trains that he loved operating for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a kind soul and a huge heart and befriended everyone he met. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He was greatly loved by everyone that knew him and will be missed tremendously. Malcolm was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Kesler Jennings; daughter, Kathy Jennings Delp; parents, John Malcolm and Alice Taylor Jennings; brothers, Jack, James, Don, Kenneth and Leroy Jennings; and sisters, Doris Niday and Margaret Wilhelm.
Surviving are his children, Joyce Faye Mitchem, Vickie Wilkerson and husband, Lynn, Sue Huffman and husband, Doug, and Barry Wayne Jennings and wife, Barbara. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and brother, Bruce Jennings and wife, Glenda. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road with Tommy Blewett, minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home. 540-366-0707. on August 28, 2012.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 30, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Louise Nancy Virginia Kesler b. November 28, 1935, d. October 2, 1998

Marriage*

Malcolm Everette "Mac" Jennings married Louise Nancy Virginia Kesler on August 16, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1,4

Children

Joyce Faye Jennings^11,12,1
Vickie Jennings^11,12,1
Susan "Sue" Jennings^11,12,1
Kathy Jennings+^11,12,1 b. December 5, 1956, d. November 8, 1997
Barry Wayne Jennings^11,12,1

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Kesler Jennings obituary in the Oct 3, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathy Jennings Delp obituary in the Nov 9, 1997 edition.

Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}

M, b. January 15, 1927, d. January 25, 2007

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^{1,2,4,5,11,6,12,8} b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^{1,2,4,5,11,6,12,8} b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

His Social Security Number was 231-24-8605.¹³ Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 15, 1927 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^13,8,9 He married Dorothy Virginia Stewart on December 3, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings and Dorothy Virginia Stewart were divorced on October 18, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings married Julia Katherine "Judy" Naff on August 16, 1968 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,10 Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings died on January 25, 2007 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 80.^13,5,14 He Donald T. (Pop) Jennings, 79, departed this life to be with the Lord on January 25, 2007 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Mr. Jennings is preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Alice Jennings, of Roanoke; four brothers, Jack, James, Kenneth and Leroy Jennings; two sisters, Margaret Willhelm and Doris Niday. He was a charter member at Ridgewood Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon and on numerous committees for many years. He was a member of the Antique Car Club and was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Mr. Jennings retired from the signal shops at Norfolk Southern with 43 years of service. He was also an Army Veteran of World War II. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Julia Naff Jennings (Judy); three sons, Don Jennings and wife, Brenda, of Salem, Rick Jennings and wife, Val, of Florida, and Greg Jennings and wife, Angie, of Salem; one daughter, Beth Coulter and husband, Russ, of Salem; one stepson, Tommy Anderson and wife, Judy, of Rocky Mount; one stepdaughter, Patty King, of Moneta; four grandsons, four granddaughters, three step granddaughters, and seven great-grandchildren. Surviving brothers include Everett Jennings, of Roanoke, Bruce Jennings and wife, Glenda, of Buchanan; and one sister-in-law, Dot Jennings, of Roanoke, along with numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Elsie Nicholson, of Pennsylvania. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Funeral services will be held at Lotz Salem Chapel, Monday, January 29, 2007, 1 p.m., with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on January 27, 2007.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 30, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

Family 1

Dorothy Virginia Stewart

Marriage*

Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings married Dorothy Virginia Stewart on December 3, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶

Divorce*

Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings and Dorothy Virginia Stewart were divorced on October 18, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷

Children

Donald Malcolm "Don" Jennings^5,6,10
Glenna Beth Jennings^5,6,10
Richard Nelson "Rick" Jennings^5,6,10
Gregory Stuart "Greg" Jennings^5,6,10

Family 2

Julia Katherine "Judy" Naff b. March 23, 1924, d. October 30, 2022

Marriage*

Donald Taylor "Don" "Pop" Jennings married Julia Katherine "Judy" Naff on August 16, 1968 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,10

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Naff Jennings obituary in the Nov 2, 2022 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Kenneth Newton Jennings^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 26, 1934, d. September 9, 2004

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^{1,7,8,9,4,5,10} b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^{1,7,8,9,4,5,10} b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

Kenneth Newton Jennings was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 227-42-4159.¹¹ He married Elsie Unknown.⁷ Kenneth Newton Jennings was born on September 26, 1934 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,11,2,3,4,5,12} He married Inez Estelle Benois on October 16, 1969 at Garden City, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Kenneth Newton Jennings and Inez Estelle Benois were divorced on August 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Kenneth Newton Jennings died on September 9, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,11,3,6 He Kenneth Newton Jennings, 69, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Thursday September 9, 2004. He was retired from RF&P Railroad and was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Alice Jennings; three brothers, Jack, James and Leroy; and two sisters, Margaret and Doris. Surviving are Elsie Nicholson, a very loving mate; a daughter, Sue; granddaughters, Mary and Alexis; adopted grandchildren, James and Heather Klasinski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Julia Jennings, Everett Jennings, Bruce and Glenda Jennings; and the family of Elsie Nicholson, James and Carol Dixon, Ricky, Randy, and Joshua Nicholson. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on September 12, 2004.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family 1

Elsie Unknown

Marriage*

Kenneth Newton Jennings married Elsie Unknown.⁷

Family 2

Inez Estelle Benois b. March 2, 1925, d. August 11, 1998

Marriage*

Kenneth Newton Jennings married Inez Estelle Benois on October 16, 1969 at Garden City, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵

Divorce*

Kenneth Newton Jennings and Inez Estelle Benois were divorced on August 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹²

Child

Lawanda Sue Jennings^1,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malcolm Everette Jennings obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Garland Bruce Jennings^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 16, 1938, d. December 12, 2019

Father

John Malcolm Jennings^6,7,8,2,9 b. August 3, 1902, d. October 23, 1974

Mother

Elizabeth Alice Taylor^6,7,8,2,9 b. May 2, 1901, d. October 13, 1986

Garland Bruce Jennings was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 16, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Joanne Paxton on October 10, 1959 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Garland Bruce Jennings and Joanne Paxton were divorced on May 9, 1975 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Garland Bruce Jennings married Glenda Wennafred Lee on February 21, 1981 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Garland Bruce Jennings died on December 12, 2019 at Virginia at age 81.⁵ He Garland Bruce Jennings, 81, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Lee Jennings; his parents, and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by a son, Leonard Linkenoker; a daughter, Cheryl (Mike) Grose; grandchildren, Courtney, Brandy, Shanda, and Ellis; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Alex, Isiah, Isabella, Auria, Landon, and Luke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Boone officiating. Interment will follow at Mill Creek Cemetery. on December 15, 2019.⁵

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 149, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

Family 1

Joanne Paxton

Marriage*

Garland Bruce Jennings married Joanne Paxton on October 10, 1959 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.²

Divorce*

Garland Bruce Jennings and Joanne Paxton were divorced on May 9, 1975 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³

Children

Cheryl Jennings^10,5
Gary Wayne Jennings+^11,2,10 b. April 6, 1962, d. December 26, 2018

Family 2

Glenda Wennafred Lee b. May 14, 1940, d. December 18, 2018

Marriage*

Garland Bruce Jennings married Glenda Wennafred Lee on February 21, 1981 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Bruce Jennings obituary in the Dec 15, 2019 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Newton Jennings obituary in the Sep 12, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris J. Niday obituary in the Dec 5, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald T. Jennings obituary in the Jan 27, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Gary Wayne Jennings obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenda Lee Jennings obituary in the Dec 20, 2018 edition.

Michael Lee Jennings^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 18, 1948, d. September 4, 2013

Father

Robert Jackson "Shorty" Jennings^1,7,2 b. December 26, 1923, d. August 28, 1990

Mother

Margie Ellen Wenworth^7,2 b. April 13, 1922, d. December 14, 1977

His Social Security Number was 226-70-5996.⁸ Michael Lee Jennings was born on October 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9,8,5 He married Dreama Ann Walker on January 15, 1971 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Michael Lee Jennings and Dreama Ann Walker were divorced on February 16, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Michael Lee Jennings married Nancy Ann Carter on September 5, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Michael Lee Jennings and Nancy Ann Carter were divorced on June 11, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Michael Lee Jennings died on September 4, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^9,8,6 He Michael Lee Jennings, 64, of Roanoke, passed away on September 4, 2013. He is a former employee of the Roanoke Times and the Shenandoah Restaurant. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Jennings, of Roanoke; his brother, Carl Jennings, of Roanoke; his sisters, Patsy Jennings, Gale Kessler, and Marie Loving, all of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; and his grandchildren. on September 19, 2013.⁶

Family 1

Dreama Ann Walker

Marriage*

He married Dreama Ann Walker on January 15, 1971 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,4

Divorce*

Michael Lee Jennings and Dreama Ann Walker were divorced on February 16, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Family 2

Nancy Ann Carter

Marriage*

Michael Lee Jennings married Nancy Ann Carter on September 5, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.²

Divorce*

Michael Lee Jennings and Nancy Ann Carter were divorced on June 11, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Child

Amanda Lynn Jennings⁶

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Jackson Jennings obituary in the Aug 29, 1990 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Lee Jennings obituary in the Sep 19, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Jennings Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 2011 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.