William Calvin Vest1

M, b. circa 1820, d. circa 1900
FatherLittleberry "Berry" Vest1 b. November 28, 1774, d. November 14, 1868
MotherSarah "Sally" James1 b. April 12, 1802, d. May 18, 1878
     William Calvin Vest Served in Company C., 4th Regiment, Virginia, Confederate States Army, per p. 455, Vol. 7, Manuscripts, Confederate Records from Sid Atkinson. 1850 Census, Montgomery Co., Virginia, 41st Dist., p.61 - Wm., can't read or write. 1860 Census, Giles Co., Virginia. Lived at White Gate during Civil War in log cabin owned by Bill Bane "per Edward L. Vest data from Sid Atkinson" 1870 Census, Giles Co., Virginia, Staffordsville, p.284 1880 Census, Giles Co., Virginia, p.5, #51 -3 yr.old grandson David Collins lived with them, listed as 'nephew.' He was born circa 1820 at Virginia.1 He married Mary Jane Walters, daughter of George W. Walters and Margaret "Peggy" Evans, on July 1, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William Calvin Vest died circa 1900 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.

Family

Mary Jane Walters b. 1825, d. circa 1900
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Walters, daughter of George W. Walters and Margaret "Peggy" Evans, on July 1, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sandra Lee Chumley1,2,3

F, b. December 8, 1945, d. January 18, 2013
     Sandra Lee Chumley Sandra (Sandi) Chumbley Dockery, 67, of Goodview passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Robert Chumbley, Sr., former husband, Richard Andrew Dockery and a brother-in-law, Glenn Garrett. Sandi was an employee of Advantage Sales Company. Surviving are her children, Lisa Carr of Moneta; David Barbour of Vinton; Andrea Dockery Wills of Goodview; grandchildren, Justin Carr, Hayle Barbour, Erika Carr and Kori and Emily Wills; mother, Margaret G. Chumbley; brother, Bobby Chumbley and wife Stephanie, all of Pidgeon Forge, Tenn; sister, Shelby Garrett of Christiansburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.2 Her Social Security Number was 242-72-8892.4 She was born on December 8, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,6,4,3 She married Richard Andrew "Dick" Dockery, son of Henry Paul Dockery and Evadene Vleetis "Deane" Conner, on August 18, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,2 As of August 18, 1973,her married name was Dockery. Sandra Lee Chumley and Richard Andrew "Dick" Dockery were divorced on August 5, 1988 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2,6 Sandra Lee Chumley died on January 18, 2013 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 67.2,4,7

Family

Richard Andrew "Dick" Dockery b. February 17, 1947, d. November 19, 1996
Marriage*She married Richard Andrew "Dick" Dockery, son of Henry Paul Dockery and Evadene Vleetis "Deane" Conner, on August 18, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,2 
Divorce* Sandra Lee Chumley and Richard Andrew "Dick" Dockery were divorced on August 5, 1988 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2,6 
Child
  • Andrea Dawn Dockery5,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Sandra Chumbley Dockery obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 29, 1903, d. March 9, 1973
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge8,3,2,9,10,11,7 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale8,12,2,3,9,10,11,7 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-7594.13 Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,1,2,15,6,7 He was born on April 29, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14,13,1,5,15,7 He married Willie Catherine Hill, daughter of John William Hill and Margaret Ann Walters, on August 24, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,14,1,2,15,6,7 Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge died on March 9, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.14,1,2,15,6,7 He Rexie Maynard Aldridge, age 69 of 41 Burchett St., Salem, passed away Friday morning in a Roanoke nursing home. He was retired from American Viscose. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Hill Aldridge; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph L. Custer and Mrs. Joseph A. Trent, both of Roanoke; Mrs. William Vance of Baltimore; Mrs. William E. Miller of Columbia, S.C; three sons, Winfred M. Aldridge and Alfred Lee Aldridge, both of Roanoke; Vernon A. Aldridge of Phoenix, Arizona; five brothers, Bure Aldridge, Garland Aldridge, Lewis Aldridge, all of Check, Va; Wellie Aldridge of Pilot; and Velmar Aldridge of Floyd; five sisters, Mrs. Mawyer Conner, Mrs. Amon Conner and Mrs. Carl Perdue, all of Check, Va; Mrs. Bersie Hall and Mrs. Ercel Willis, both of Roanoke. Interment in Rest Vale Cemetery in Floyd, Va. on March 10, 1973.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 60, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 157, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia16
1940Dwelling 360, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner16
1940Rayon loom mechanic17

Family

Willie Catherine Hill b. July 29, 1903, d. October 4, 1988
Marriage*Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge married Willie Catherine Hill, daughter of John William Hill and Margaret Ann Walters, on August 24, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,14,1,2,15,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rexie Maynard Aldridge obituary in the Mar 10, 1973 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  15. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Lee Aldridge obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Dorothy A. Custer obituary.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  23. [S10497] Thompson Funeral Homes, online thompsonsfuneral.com, From the Juanita Gertrude Aldridge Miller obituary.

John Bure Pain Hale1,2,3,4

M, b. October 5, 1890, d. May 9, 1985
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale5,6,2,7,4 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner5,6,2,8,7,4 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     John Bure Pain Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,9 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4187.4 He was born on October 5, 1890 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3,4 He married Maggie Beatrice Rakes on April 7, 1917.2,10 John Bure Pain Hale died on May 9, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.2,9 He John B. (Honest John) Hale, 94, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday in a Lynchburg hospital. Mr. Hale was a retired N & W Engineer with the Shenandoah Division of the Norfolk & Western Railway, and a member of Melrose Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mae Saunders, Roanoke; a brother, Delaney (D. O.) Hale, several nieces and nephews. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 10, 1985.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 90, District 44, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 479, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 149, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 91, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1910Car factory foreman6
1920N&W Railroad fireman11
1930Steam railroad fireman12
1940Locomotive fireman13
1950Railroad locomotive engineer14

Family

Maggie Beatrice Rakes b. August 15, 1895, d. January 3, 1966
Marriage*John Bure Pain Hale married Maggie Beatrice Rakes on April 7, 1917.2,10 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Eliza Lura Hale obituary in the Jun 23, 1952 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the John B. Hale obituary in the May 10, 1985 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Maggie Rakes Hale obituary in the Jan 3, 1966 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Morgan Conrad Hale1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1976
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale6,7,2,8 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner6,7,2,9,8 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     Morgan Conrad Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4189.8 He was born on February 9, 1894 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,4 He married Blanche Beulah Slone on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.10,2,5 Morgan Conrad Hale Morgan Conrad Hale, age 82, of 3021 Lorraine Rd., N.W., died in a local nursing home Friday. He was a member of West End Presbyterian Church, a retired employee of the N & W, and a member of I.0.0.F. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Sloane Hale; three sons, Alvin C. Hale, Roanoke; Fred C. Hale, Indianapolis; Marvin L. Hale, Roanoke; two brothers, John B. Hale; D.O. Hale, both of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Mae Saunders, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. on December 17, 1976.5 He died on December 17, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.2,3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 115, District 120-11, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Steam railroad worker11
1940Locomotive fireman12
1950Railroad locomotive engineer13

Family

Blanche Beulah Slone b. August 22, 1903, d. March 1, 1995
Marriage*Morgan Conrad Hale married Blanche Beulah Slone on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.10,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Morgan Conrad Hale obituary in the Dec 17, 1976 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Eliza Lura Hale obituary in the Jun 23, 1952 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche B. Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1995 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marvin Lewis Hale obituary.
  17. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Fred Conrad Hale obituary in the Sep 10, 2003 edition.
  18. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Herbert McCary Hale1

M, b. August 14, 1896, d. June 26, 1970
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale2,3,1 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner2,3,1,4 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 719-14-6388.5 Herbert McCary Hale was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 He was born on August 14, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,7,1,8 He married Pansy Roseamond Smith on January 26, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,1,6,10 Herbert McCary Hale died on June 26, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,6 He Mr. Herbert McCary, age 73, of 1236 Aspen St., N.W., passed away Friday in a local hospital. He was a retired boiler maker for the Virginian Railway, a member of #49 IOOF; a member of the Old Guard, Princeton, West Virginia; and a member of Itmann Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; Mrs. Pansy Smith Hale; two sons; Jack Hale, of Wilmington, Delaware; Charles Hale, of Bluefield, Virginia; one daughter; Mrs. McIvor Parker, Jr, of Springfield, Virginia; one sister; Mrs. Mae Webb, Roanoke; three brothers; J. B. Hale, D. O. Hale and M. C. Hale, of Roanoke. Also two grandsons; Scottie Hale and Mark Hale. Interment in Mount Vista Cemetery, Bluefield, West Virginia. on June 28, 1970.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 493, District 55-12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 94, District 28-49, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Railroad boiler worker11
1950Railroad boilermaker12

Family

Pansy Roseamond Smith b. February 2, 1903, d. August 28, 1995
Marriage*Herbert McCary Hale married Pansy Roseamond Smith on January 26, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,1,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Eliza Lura Hale obituary in the Jun 23, 1952 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Herbert McCary obituary in the Jun 28, 1970 edition.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hale-Smith marriage record.
  10. [S397] Clinch Valley News, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, from the Pansy Smith Hale obituary in the Sep 6, 1995 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S593] Daily Press, From the Betty Jo Parker obituary in the Jul 23, 2018 edition.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lois Ann Hale obituary in the Oct 24, 1936 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lois Ann Hale death certificate.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles William Hale obituary in the Aug 18, 2016 edition.

Elizabeth Vest1

F, b. January 1, 1832, d. February 1, 1903
FatherLittleberry "Berry" Vest1 b. November 28, 1774, d. November 14, 1868
MotherSarah "Sally" James1 b. April 12, 1802, d. May 18, 1878
     Elizabeth Vest was born on January 1, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Soloman Kennett on August 23, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of August 23, 1855,her married name was Kennett. Elizabeth Vest died on February 1, 1903 at age 71.1

Family

Soloman Kennett
Marriage*She married Soloman Kennett on August 23, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Delaney Osbey Hale1

M, b. April 17, 1899, d. circa May 15, 1984
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale2,3,4,1,5 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza Lura" "Eliza Laura" Conner2,3,4,1,6,5 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 719-01-5932.7 Delaney Osbey Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 He was born on April 17, 1899 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,1,9,10 He married Fannie Gaye Blackwell on September 4, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,11 Delaney Osbey Hale died circa May 15, 1984 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,1 He Delaney O. Hale, age 85, formerly of Massachusetts Ave., N.W., who was missing since May 15, 1984, and was found in Botetourt County on May 12, 1987. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren and was a retired employee of the N. & W. Railway, Shaffers Crossing. Mr. Hale was a member of Mountain Dale Lodge #19, I.O.O.F. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Billy M. and Frances V. Hale, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Robert M. Hale, Roanoke; Rebecca M. Pritchard, Rocky Mount, N.C; Janice H. Rucker, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Mae Hale Saunders, Roanoke. Memorial graveside services will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park. in May, 1987.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 199, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 172, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 117, District 119-11, Roanoke, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 157, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4
1930Steam railroad boilmaker helper12
1940Railroad boilermaker helper13
1950Railroad boilermaker helper14

Family

Fannie Gaye Blackwell b. May 10, 1899, d. May 23, 1982
Marriage*Delaney Osbey Hale married Fannie Gaye Blackwell on September 4, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Eliza Lura Hale obituary in the Jun 23, 1952 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Delaney O. Hale obituary in the May 30, 2002 edition.
  9. [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.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Fannie Blackwell Hale obituary in the May 24, 1982 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Marshall Hale obituary in the Jul 29, 2012 edition.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, from the Hale-Vest marriage announcement in the Aug 23, 1954 edition.

Lura Evelyn Aldridge1,2

F, b. October 16, 1905, d. October 8, 1947
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge3,4,5,6,7 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale3,4,5,6,7 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Lura Evelyn Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2 She was born on October 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2 She married Richard Hart on June 17, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of June 17, 1933,her married name was Hart.1 Lura Evelyn Aldridge died on October 8, 1947 at age 41.8,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 60, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 157, District 2, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Rex9
1940Dwelling 42, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Richard Hart b. June 28, 1905, d. July 9, 1982
Marriage*Lura Evelyn Aldridge married Richard Hart on June 17, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Valry Gay Aldridge1

F, b. October 29, 1907, d. August 18, 1999
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge2,3,1,4,5,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale2,3,4,1,5,6,7,8 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 223-62-8811.9 Valry Gay Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11 She was born on October 29, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,10,1 She married Joseph Amon Conner, son of William Lundy Conner and Flora B. King, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,11,13 As of June 5, 1940,her married name was Conner. Valry Gay Aldridge died on August 18, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.2,11 She CONNER, Valry Aldridge, 91, of Copper Hill, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 1999 in a Salem hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Amon Conner. She is survived by three brothers, Wellie Aldridge, Pilot, Bure Aldridge, Check, Lewis Aldridge, Floyd; three sisters, Ercell Willis, Roanoke, Versie Hall, Roanoke, Gladys Perdue, Copper Hill. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on August 19, 1999.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 60, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 182, District 29-43, Tyro, Davidson Co., North Carolina14
1950Dwelling 32, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Housekeeper14

Family

Joseph Amon Conner b. February 18, 1914, d. November 22, 1992
Marriage*Valry Gay Aldridge married Joseph Amon Conner, son of William Lundy Conner and Flora B. King, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,11,13 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Valry Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Amon Conner obituary in the Nov 23, 1992 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Frances Link1,2,3

F, b. July, 1846, d. January 25, 1927
FatherDavid Link1,4,3 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900
MotherAdeline Smith1,4 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883
     Mary Frances Link was born in July, 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married James Thomas Clower, son of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on November 6, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of November 6, 1871,her married name was Clower. Mary Frances Link died on January 25, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

James Thomas Clower b. August, 1841, d. 1925
Marriage*Mary Frances Link married James Thomas Clower, son of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on November 6, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S773] Joseph "Joe" Clower, Clower Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Apr 7, 2005.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leona Bell Cole obituary in the Mar 9, 1951 edition.

Willie Catherine Hill1,2,3

F, b. July 29, 1903, d. October 4, 1988
FatherJohn William Hill2,3 b. November 8, 1858, d. April 9, 1908
MotherMargaret Ann Walters2,3 b. February 7, 1862, d. March 15, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-6689.4 Willie Catherine Hill was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7,3 She was born on July 29, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4,6,2,7,3 She married Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on August 24, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,8,6,7,9,3 As of August 24, 1922,her married name was Aldridge. Willie Catherine Hill died on October 4, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.4,5,6,7,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 157, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 360, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge b. April 29, 1903, d. March 9, 1973
Marriage*Willie Catherine Hill married Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on August 24, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,8,6,7,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S667] Cecil Hill via Mary Conner Williams, "Albert Arthur Hill," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 10, 2005.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rexie Maynard Aldridge obituary in the Mar 10, 1973 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Lee Aldridge obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Dorothy A. Custer obituary.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S10497] Thompson Funeral Homes, online thompsonsfuneral.com, From the Juanita Gertrude Aldridge Miller obituary.

James Thomas Clower1

M, b. August, 1841, d. 1925
FatherJohn Joshua Clower1,2 b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889
MotherMartha "Patsy" Pugh2,1 b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905
     James Thomas Clower was born in August, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Frances Link, daughter of David Link and Adeline Smith, on November 6, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 James Thomas Clower died in 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Mary Frances Link b. July, 1846, d. January 25, 1927
Marriage*James Thomas Clower married Mary Frances Link, daughter of David Link and Adeline Smith, on November 6, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S773] Joseph "Joe" Clower, Clower Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Apr 7, 2005.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leona Bell Cole obituary in the Mar 9, 1951 edition.

Martha Adeline Clower1

F, b. July 21, 1873, d. January 26, 1906
FatherJames Thomas Clower1 b. August, 1841, d. 1925
MotherMary Frances Link1 b. July, 1846, d. January 25, 1927
     Martha Adeline Clower was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 21, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married James Austin Hunt on December 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 23, 1891,her married name was Hunt. Martha Adeline Clower died on January 26, 1906 at age 32.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

James Austin Hunt
Marriage*Martha Adeline Clower married James Austin Hunt on December 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

James Austin Hunt1

M
     James Austin Hunt married Martha Adeline Clower, daughter of James Thomas Clower and Mary Frances Link, on December 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Occupation

1891Laborer1

Family

Martha Adeline Clower b. July 21, 1873, d. January 26, 1906
Marriage*James Austin Hunt married Martha Adeline Clower, daughter of James Thomas Clower and Mary Frances Link, on December 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William B. Hunt1

M, b. May 28, 1896, d. September 3, 1916
FatherJames Austin Hunt
MotherMartha Adeline Clower b. July 21, 1873, d. January 26, 1906
     William B. Hunt was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 28, 1896.1 He died on September 3, 1916 at age 20.1

Citations

  1. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.

Helena Maude Poff1

F, b. March 9, 1900, d. April 18, 1900
FatherJoseph Johnson Poff1 b. February 16, 1864, d. January 17, 1933
MotherMiriam Ella Kropff1 b. May 20, 1866, d. April 3, 1925
     Helena Maude Poff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 9, 1900 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on April 18, 1900 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.