Martha Conner1,2

F, b. circa 1841, d. May 9, 1859
FatherWilliam R. "Billy Strong" Conner1,2 b. April 9, 1801, d. February, 1866
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff1,2 b. circa 1801, d. December 30, 1888
     Martha Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born circa 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Oliver Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on July 22, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of July 22, 1858,her married name was Carr.2 Martha Conner died on May 9, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 223, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

William Oliver Carr b. January 18, 1837
Marriage*Martha Conner married William Oliver Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on July 22, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Zachariah E. Carr death certificate.

Joseph Knoppow1,2,3,4

M, b. October 29, 1880
FatherLouis Knoppow2,3,4 b. January, 1856, d. January 16, 1908
MotherAnna Budnitzky2,3 b. October 8, 1858, d. March 8, 1912
     Joseph Knoppow was born on October 29, 1880 at Poltava, Ukraine.1 He married Fannie Mellen in 1906 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 Joseph Knoppow married Bessie Laura Grove circa 1915.5 Joseph Knoppow married Henrietta Shellfish on August 5, 1934 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 74, District 25, Ward 3, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan2
1920Dwelling 155, District 428, Ward 14, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan6

Occupation

1900Clothing salesman2
1920Shoe store salesman6

Family 1

Fannie Mellen b. 1883, d. July 1, 1913
Marriage*Joseph Knoppow married Fannie Mellen in 1906 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 
Child

Family 2

Bessie Laura Grove b. December 5, 1888, d. October 20, 1973
Marriage*Joseph Knoppow married Bessie Laura Grove circa 1915.5 
Child
  • Jane E. Knoppow6,4

Family 3

Henrietta Shellfish b. circa 1886
Marriage*Joseph Knoppow married Henrietta Shellfish on August 5, 1934 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  4. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Roy Lee Moran1,2

M, b. October 27, 1907, d. October 26, 1953
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran1,3,4,2 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner1,3,4,2 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Roy Lee Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. Sgt. 126 SVC Comm. Unit WWII."5,1,2 He was born on October 27, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 He died on October 26, 1953 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 45.5,1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Sawmill laborer4

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Posey Lewis Moran1

M, b. May 23, 1910, d. August 14, 1949
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran1,2,3,4 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner1,2,3,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Posey Lewis Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 He was born on May 23, 1910 at Virginia.5,1 He died on August 14, 1949 at age 39.5,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Farm laborer3

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Ocie Edith Moran1,2,3,4

F, b. October 6, 1912, d. January 23, 1990
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran5,1,6,7,2,3 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner5,1,6,7,2,3 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 446-68-4032.8 Ocie Edith Moran was buried at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes Co., Oklahoma.9 She married Julious Taft York.10,9,4 Her married name was York. Ocie Edith Moran was born on October 6, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,3,9 She died on January 23, 1990 at Oklahoma at age 77.8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Julious Taft York b. November 9, 1908, d. May 29, 1984
Marriage*Ocie Edith Moran married Julious Taft York.10,9,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6139] Sand Springs Leader, From the Edith May Lawrence obituary in the Mar 20, 2012 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6138] Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Mayes Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral phamphlet for James Mose Moran.

Mary Odra Moran1

F, b. March 22, 1915, d. August 8, 1916
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran2,1 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner2,1 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Mary Odra Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on March 22, 1915 at Virginia.1 She died on August 8, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.3,2,1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Esther Knoppow1,2,3

F, b. October, 1882, d. October 7, 1944
FatherLouis Knoppow1 b. January, 1856, d. January 16, 1908
MotherAnna Budnitzky1 b. October 8, 1858, d. March 8, 1912
     Esther Knoppow was buried at Machpelah Cemetery, 21707 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, Oakland Co., Michigan.4 She was born in October, 1882 at Poltava, Ukraine.1,2 She married Harry Hyman Glanz on November 5, 1911 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 As of November 5, 1911,her married name was Glanz. Esther Knoppow died on October 7, 1944 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 74, District 25, Ward 3, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan1
1920Dwelling 114, District 105, Ward 3, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan5
1930Dwelling 39, District 32, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan6
1940Dwelling 104, District 84-47, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan7

Family

Harry Hyman Glanz b. November 15, 1878, d. August 17, 1953
Marriage*Esther Knoppow married Harry Hyman Glanz on November 5, 1911 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S4405] Machpelah Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Frank "Frank" Moran1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 28, 1916, d. December 30, 1991
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran8,1,9,10,3,4,6 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner8,1,9,10,3,4,6 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     William Frank "Frank" Moran was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,1,2,12,7 His Social Security Number was 223-14-6673.13 He married Unknown Seitz.1 William Frank "Frank" Moran was born on December 28, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,11,1,3,4,5,6,7 He married Laura Ethel Collins, daughter of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on February 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,14 William Frank "Frank" Moran died on December 30, 1991 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 75.11,2,7 He William Frank Moran, age 75, of Baltimore and formerly of Copper Hill, died Monday. Surviving are one daughter, Phyliss Polanoneski; four sons, Darwayne Moran, James Moran, Donald Moran, and Ronald Moran; two stepchildren, Jean Hammer and Frank Seitz, all of Baltimore; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Maggie Collins, Salem; three brothers, James Moran and John Moran, both of Copper Hill; George Moran, Norfolk. Interment in the Craighead Cemetery. on January 2, 1992.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 392, District 13-14, Harford Co., Maryland15
1950Dwelling 98, District 3-159, Towson, Baltimore Co., Maryland16

Occupation

1940Farm laborer15
1950Aircraft company clerk16

Family 1

Unknown Seitz
Marriage*William Frank "Frank" Moran married Unknown Seitz.1 

Family 2

Laura Ethel Collins b. February 1, 1916, d. April 2, 1974
Marriage*William Frank "Frank" Moran married Laura Ethel Collins, daughter of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on February 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Frank Moran obituary in the Jan 2, 1992 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  12. [S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Laura Ethel Moran obituary in the Apr 5, 1974 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Arthur Moran1,2,3

M, b. October 15, 1918, d. August 26, 1931
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran1,4,5 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner1,4,5 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Joseph Arthur Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 He was born on October 15, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3 He died on August 26, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 12.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Maggie Volena Moran1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 12, 1921, d. November 2, 1992
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran6,1,7,4 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner6,1,7,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 228-02-4716.8 Maggie Volena Moran was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2,3,10 She was born on February 12, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,3,4,5,10 She married Clarence Andrew Collins, son of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on February 19, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,11,12 As of February 19, 1938,her married name was Collins. Maggie Volena Moran died on November 2, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.8,9,2,11,10 She Maggie Volena Moran Collins, age 71, of Roanoke passed away Monday. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence A. Collins and a daughter Elsie Gayle Collins. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin A. and Helen L. Collins of Roanoke; Norman E. and Marie H. Collins of Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred C. Pruett of Roanoke; Margaret A. Hall of Roanoke; Joyce C. and Herman DeHart of Salem; Lois J. and Russell McDaniel of Salem; Gladys C. and Gary W. Beckner of Copper Hill; brothers, George R. Moran of Norfolk; John D. Moran of Copper Hill; James L. Moran of Copper Hill; 25 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial in the Craighead Family Cemetery. on November 4, 1992.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 243, District 13-17, Election District 4, Harford Co., Maryland13
1950Dwelling 222, District 34-15, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia14

Family

Clarence Andrew Collins b. February 10, 1918, d. August 27, 1971
Marriage*Maggie Volena Moran married Clarence Andrew Collins, son of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on February 19, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maggie Volena Moran Collins obituary in the Nov 4, 1992 edition.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  10. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clarence Andrew Collins obituary in the Aug 28, 1971 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman E. Collins obituary in the Mar 22, 2015 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Gayle Collins obituary in the Dec 7, 1966 edition.
  18. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Melvin Allen Collins obituary.

George Robert Moran1,2,3

M, b. May 19, 1923, d. October 11, 2009
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran4,1,5,6,3 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner4,1,5,6,3 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     George Robert Moran was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on May 19, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Flossie Claudine Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on October 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,8 George Robert Moran died on October 11, 2009 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 86.7 He George R. Moran, 86, of Norfolk, Va., and formerly of Floyd County passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved his family and country. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Flossie Moran; a son, Jimmy Moran; a daughter, Connie Congleton; a son, Bob Moran and wife, Jackie; and four grandchildren, Jennifer, Tim, Sean and Ryan. He was a veteran of World War II and spent 18 months overseas fighting in the South Pacific with Company A, 52nd. Combat Engineers. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1985 after over 35 years of service. Arrangements in Norfolk are by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Service. Visitation in Roanoke will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Va. 24018, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. The Rev Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. Military Honors by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion #127. The family requests that memorials be made to the COPD Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on October 13, 2009.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Farm laborer3

Family

Flossie Claudine Nichols b. March 21, 1930, d. August 25, 2021
Marriage*George Robert Moran married Flossie Claudine Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on October 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,8 
Children
  • Jimmy Dale Moran2,7,8,9
  • Connie Lynn Moran7,8
  • Robert Glenn "Bob" Moran7,8,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  5. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George R. Moran obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Flossie C. Moran obituary in the Aug 29, 2021 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thomas Allen Moran1,2

M, b. January 5, 1926, d. October 13, 1947
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran1,3,4,2 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner1,3,4,2 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     Thomas Allen Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. Pfc. 311 Inf. 78 Div. WWII."5,1 He Wounded in WWII and awarded a Purple Heart Medal.1 He was born on January 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 He died on October 13, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 21.5,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

John Daniel Moran1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 11, 1928, d. December 29, 2007
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran9,2,10,5,6 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner9,2,10,5,6 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-6145.11 John Daniel Moran was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,12 He was born on January 11, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 11, 1927.2,3,11,6,7,12 He married Annie Iristene Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on September 3, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,13,6 John Daniel Moran died on December 29, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,11,8,12 He John Daniel Moran, 79, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He had a love for Blue Grass Music and loved to pick and grin with anyone who would join in. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Wayne Moran and a grandson, Charlie Moran. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annie Nichols Moran, of Copper Hill; two sons and wives, Steve and Rosalie Moran, of Copper Hill, Barry and Jayne Moran, of Vinton; two daughters and husbands, Becky and Don Loyd, of Moneta, Wanda and Charles Herrington, of Boones Mill; four grandsons, Billy, Richie, Tim and Joshua; one granddaughter, Nicole; four great-grandchildren; one brother, George Moran, of Norfolk. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post 127. Special thanks to a brother-in-law, John Mauk, also to Pallative Care Unit, doctors and staff and the VA Medical Center. on December 30, 2007.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 211, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Annie Iristene Nichols b. March 16, 1937, d. July 23, 2008
Marriage*John Daniel Moran married Annie Iristene Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on September 3, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,13,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Daniel Moran obituary in the Dec 30, 2007 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Iristeen N. Moran obituary in the Jul 24, 2008 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Wayne Moran obituary in the Jun 10, 1992 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Steven Moran obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  16. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Wanda Christine Clemons obituary.
  17. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  18. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."

James Landon Moran1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 10, 1930, d. August 1, 2000
FatherJames Moses "Mose" Moran6,3,4 b. March 28, 1880, d. October 26, 1965
MotherOra Alice "Allie" Conner6,3,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 16, 1973
     James Landon Moran was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 224-36-0502.7 He was born on September 10, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,8 He married Loretta Irene Stump, daughter of Isaac Newton Stump and Rosa Bell Wilson, on September 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,10,11 James Landon Moran died on August 1, 2000 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.7,2,5 He MORAN, James Landon, 69, of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2000. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Irene Moran; two sons and wives, Frank and Maxine Moran, James Terry and Dreama Moran; one daughter and husband, Betty and Eric Pelton, all of Copper Hill; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers and wives, George and Flossie Moran of Norfolk, John and Annie Moran of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Darwayne Moran of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services Friday 1 p.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Lane S. Spiegner officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on August 3, 2000.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 38, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Loretta Irene Stump b. August 25, 1933, d. July 8, 2024
Marriage*James Landon Moran married Loretta Irene Stump, daughter of Isaac Newton Stump and Rosa Bell Wilson, on September 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Landon Moran obituary in the Aug 3, 2000 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Isaac Newton Stump obituary in the Oct 14, 1982 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosa Wilson Stump obituary in the Aug 23, 1991 edition.
  11. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Loretta Irene Moran obituary.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Julious Taft York1,2

M, b. November 9, 1908, d. May 29, 1984
     Julious Taft York married Ocie Edith Moran, daughter of James Moses "Mose" Moran and Ora Alice "Allie" Conner.3,1,2 Julious Taft York was buried at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes Co., Oklahoma.1 His Social Security Number was 448-14-0093.4 He was born on November 9, 1908 at Alabama.1,4 He died on May 29, 1984 at Oklahoma at age 75.1

Family

Ocie Edith Moran b. October 6, 1912, d. January 23, 1990
Marriage*He married Ocie Edith Moran, daughter of James Moses "Mose" Moran and Ora Alice "Allie" Conner.3,1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6138] Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Mayes Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S6139] Sand Springs Leader, From the Edith May Lawrence obituary in the Mar 20, 2012 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral phamphlet for James Mose Moran.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Edith Mae York1

F, b. March 21, 1949, d. March 19, 2012
FatherJulious Taft York1,2 b. November 9, 1908, d. May 29, 1984
MotherOcie Edith Moran1,2 b. October 6, 1912, d. January 23, 1990
     Edith Mae York was buried at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.2 Her married name was Lawrence.2 She married Thomas E. Lawrence Sr.2,3 Edith Mae York was born on March 21, 1949 at Pryor, Mayes Co., Oklahoma.2 She died on March 19, 2012 at Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 62.2 She Edith May Lawrence, 62, Sand Springs, died Monday, March 19, 2012. Edith was born in Pryor, on March 21, 1949, to Julious Taft York and Ocie Edith (Moran) York. After graduating from high school, she attended college for a while. She worked at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for more than 30 years. Edith was preceded in death by her parents Julious and Ocie York. She is survived by her daughter Darla Lawrence of the home; sons Thomas E. Lawrence, Jr. and wife Kimberley of Sand Springs, and Robert L. Lawrence of Kiefer; grandchildren Samantha K. Lawrence, Shawna Waggoner, Jonathan D. Lawrence, and Hunter A. Lawrence; and great-grandchild Kylee Waggoner. Funeral services were set for Thursday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Mission Christian Church, Sand Springs. John Mayhue will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs. Visitation for Edith was set for Tuesday, March 20, from noon until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 21, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on March 20, 2012.2

Family

Thomas E. Lawrence Sr. b. April 27, 1944, d. February 7, 2002
Marriage*She married Thomas E. Lawrence Sr.2,3 
Children
  • Darla Lawrence2
  • Thomas E. Lawrence Jr.2
  • Robert L. Lawrence2

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S6139] Sand Springs Leader, From the Edith May Lawrence obituary in the Mar 20, 2012 edition.
  3. [S6140] Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Laura Ethel Collins1,2

F, b. February 1, 1916, d. April 2, 1974
FatherAsa William "Ace" Collins2,3,4,5 b. October 10, 1888, d. 1942
MotherAnnie Adaline King2,3,4,5 b. June 14, 1890, d. December 21, 1969
     Laura Ethel Collins was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,7,8 She was born on February 1, 1916 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,2,5,8 She married William Frank "Frank" Moran, son of James Moses "Mose" Moran and Ora Alice "Allie" Conner, on February 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7 As of February 14, 1938,her married name was Moran. Laura Ethel Collins died on April 2, 1974 at Essex, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 58.6,1,7,8 She Mrs. Laura Ethel Moran, 58, of Essex, Maryland, passed away at her home Tuesday. Mrs. Moran is survived by her husband, William F. Moran, Essex, Maryland; four sons, Darwayne W. Moran, Kingsville, Maryland; James N. Moran, Fallston, Maryland; Donald Joseph Moran, Jarrettsville, Maryland and Ronald McKinney Moran, Middle River, Maryland; one daughter, Miss Phyllis A. Moran, Essex, Maryland; three brothers, Luther Collins, White Hall, Maryland; Melvin Collins, Vinton; and Millard Collins, Thaxton; four sisters, Mrs. Marvin Eugene Beckner, and Mrs. Colonel Edward Beckner, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Leo Furnkas and Mrs. Woodrow Conner, both of Perry Hall, Maryland. Interment will be in Craighead Cemetery. on April 5, 1974.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 20, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 9, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 392, District 13-14, Harford Co., Maryland9
1950Dwelling 98, District 3-159, Towson, Baltimore Co., Maryland10

Family

William Frank "Frank" Moran b. December 28, 1916, d. December 30, 1991
Marriage*Laura Ethel Collins married William Frank "Frank" Moran, son of James Moses "Mose" Moran and Ora Alice "Allie" Conner, on February 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Laura Ethel Moran obituary in the Apr 5, 1974 edition.
  8. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.