Mary "Polly" Vest1,2

F, b. circa 1820, d. June 1, 1886
FatherLittleberry "Berry" Vest2 b. November 28, 1774, d. November 14, 1868
MotherSarah "Sally" James2 b. April 12, 1802, d. May 18, 1878
     Mary "Polly" Vest was born circa 1820 at Virginia.2 She married William N. Richards on November 2, 1838 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of November 2, 1838,her married name was Richards. Mary "Polly" Vest died on June 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of fever.2

Family

William N. Richards b. circa 1819, d. July 16, 1883
Marriage*She married William N. Richards on November 2, 1838 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  5. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Blanche Tilithia Gearheart1,2,3,4

F, b. January 27, 1883, d. January 5, 1968
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart5,1,2,6 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" "Alley" Wimmer5,1,2,6 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Blanche Tilithia Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 27, 1883 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 She married William Lee Weaver on September 27, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of September 27, 1900,her married name was Weaver.1 Blanche Tilithia Gearheart died on January 5, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.2,3,4 She Blanche Gearhart Weaver, 84, of Roanoke died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of William Lee Weaver. Surviving are four sons, G. Roy Weaver, Radford, Hubert E. Weaver, Landon, Md., Lawrence W. Weaver, Vinton, Russell C. Weaver, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, Blanding, Utah, Mrs. Gertrude Lester, Mrs. Mildred Martin, Roanoke; a sister, Miss Della Gearhart, Roanoke. on January 6, 1968.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 363, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia7
1920Dwelling 460, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 79, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 94, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 98, District 120-83, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

William Lee Weaver b. October 13, 1874, d. October 8, 1942
Marriage*Blanche Tilithia Gearheart married William Lee Weaver on September 27, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4179] Gearheart Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Gearhart Weaver obituary in the Jan 6, 1968 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Evelyn Weaver Lester obituary in the Dec 6, 2012 edition.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Lee Weaver obituary in the Oct 8, 1942 edition.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eugene Elmer Weaver obituary in the Jan 27, 1954 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  19. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge R. Weaver obituary in the Dec 18, 1948 edition.

William Lee Weaver1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 13, 1874, d. October 8, 1942
     William Lee Weaver was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He was born on October 13, 1874 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, daughter of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" "Alley" Wimmer, on September 27, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,6 William Lee Weaver William Lee Weaver, 68, died this morning at his home, 653 Montrose avenue, S. E. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanche G. Weaver, three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Bugg, Blanding, Utah; Miss Gertrude E. Weaver, Whitewood; Mrs. Lewis K. Martin, Roanoke; six sons, G. R. and E. E., Radford, H. E., Hollywood, Md; L. W., R. C. and E. R. Weaver, Roanoke. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Interment will be in Gearheart cemetery, Roanoke County. on October 8, 1942.3 He died on October 8, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.3,4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 363, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia7
1920Dwelling 460, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 79, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 94, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1910Creamery company driver7
1920Creamery company foreman8
1930Dairy farmer9
1940Creamery route foreman10

Family

Blanche Tilithia Gearheart b. January 27, 1883, d. January 5, 1968
Marriage*William Lee Weaver married Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, daughter of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" "Alley" Wimmer, on September 27, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Lee Weaver obituary in the Oct 8, 1942 edition.
  4. [S4179] Gearheart Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Gearhart Weaver obituary in the Jan 6, 1968 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Evelyn Weaver Lester obituary in the Dec 6, 2012 edition.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  16. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/

Minnie Grace Weaver1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1901, d. July 29, 1985
FatherWilliam Lee Weaver5,6,7,8,3,4 b. October 13, 1874, d. October 8, 1942
MotherBlanche Tilithia Gearheart5,6,7,8,3,4,9 b. January 27, 1883, d. January 5, 1968
     Minnie Grace Weaver was buried at Blanding City Cemetery, Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah.1 Her Social Security Number was 529-20-2470.10 She was born on June 22, 1901 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,1,4 As of September 4, 1918,her married name was Bugg.3 She married James Samuel Bugg on September 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Minnie Grace Weaver and James Samuel Bugg were divorced on October 29, 1943.11 As of September 17, 1949,her married name was Johnson.11 Minnie Grace Weaver married Johan Mangus "John" Johnson on September 17, 1949 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.1,12 Minnie Grace Weaver died on July 29, 1985 at Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah, at age 84.11,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 363, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 3, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia13
1940Dwelling 126, District 19-4, Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah14

Family 1

James Samuel Bugg b. July 3, 1893, d. October 25, 1969
Marriage*Minnie Grace Weaver married James Samuel Bugg on September 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Minnie Grace Weaver and James Samuel Bugg were divorced on October 29, 1943.11 
Children

Family 2

Johan Mangus "John" Johnson b. March 7, 1891, d. February 12, 1973
Marriage*Minnie Grace Weaver married Johan Mangus "John" Johnson on September 17, 1949 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.1,12 

Citations

  1. [S5708] Blanding City Cemetery, San Juan Co., UT, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Minnie Etheleen Bugg Evans obituary in the Aug 5, 2006 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Evelyn Weaver Lester obituary in the Dec 6, 2012 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Lee Weaver obituary in the Oct 8, 1942 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Gearhart Weaver obituary in the Jan 6, 1968 edition.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eugene Elmer Weaver obituary in the Jan 27, 1954 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  12. [S1621] Deseret News, The, From the John M. Johnson obituary in the Feb 13, 1973 edition.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Mozelle Eloise Bugg Jones obituary in the Apr 22, 2000 edition.

James Samuel Bugg1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 3, 1893, d. October 25, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 529-28-3710.7 James Samuel Bugg was buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.8,3,5 He was born on July 3, 1893 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2,3,4,6 He married Minnie Grace Weaver, daughter of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on September 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 James Samuel Bugg and Minnie Grace Weaver were divorced on October 29, 1943.9 James Samuel Bugg married Nellie Victoria Wade on July 7, 1944.8,3 James Samuel Bugg died on October 25, 1969 at Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah, at age 76.7,3,5 He James Samuel Bugg, 76, of 1801 E. McKinley, died yesterday in a nursing home in Blanding, Utah. He has been in Blanding a month, visiting a daughter, Mrs. Darwin Jones. Mr. Bugg was born in Hinton, W. Va., and had lived in Phoenix about 50 years. He was a retired insurance agent. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Bugg; two daughters, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Keith Evans, Orem, Utah; four sons, James S. Jr. of Tucson, Donald A. of Loveland, Colo; Lt. Norman D. Norfolk, Va., and William L. of Las Vegas; three sisters out of state; 25 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. on October 26, 1969.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 3, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1920Railroad shop clerk10

Family 1

Minnie Grace Weaver b. June 22, 1901, d. July 29, 1985
Marriage*James Samuel Bugg married Minnie Grace Weaver, daughter of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on September 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* James Samuel Bugg and Minnie Grace Weaver were divorced on October 29, 1943.9 
Children

Family 2

Nellie Victoria Wade b. May 12, 1898, d. July 16, 1974
Marriage*James Samuel Bugg married Nellie Victoria Wade on July 7, 1944.8,3 

Citations

  1. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Minnie Etheleen Bugg Evans obituary in the Aug 5, 2006 edition.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5649] Office of Vital Records and Statistics Department of Health, Utah, Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1970.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the James Samuel Bugg obituary in the Oct 26, 1969 edition.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5707] Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Mozelle Eloise Bugg Jones obituary in the Apr 22, 2000 edition.

Minnie Etheleen Bugg1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 16, 1921, d. August 3, 2006
FatherJames Samuel Bugg1,6,7 b. July 3, 1893, d. October 25, 1969
MotherMinnie Grace Weaver8,1,6,7 b. June 22, 1901, d. July 29, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 529-12-6078.9 Minnie Etheleen Bugg was buried at Lehi City Cemetery, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.6,4 She was born on August 16, 1921 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.1,6,4,9,5 As of February 3, 1950,her married name was Evans.2 She married Keith Clark Evans on February 3, 1950 at Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.2,6,3,7,4 Minnie Etheleen Bugg died on August 3, 2006 at American Fork, Utah Co., Utah, at age 84.1,6 She Minnie Etheleen Bugg Evans, age 84 of Pleasant Grove, died August 3, 2006 peacefully at the American Fork Hospital. She was born August 16, 1921, in Fluvanna County, Virginia. Daughter of James Samuel and Minnie Grace Weaver Bugg. She married Keith Clark Evans February 3, 1950, in Lehi. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple February 5, 1951. She was raised in Virginia and Ohio and moved to Utah where she graduated from San Juan High School. She graduated from BYU as a school teacher, having taught in Monticello, Blanding, Cedar City, Richfield, Lehi, and retired from Jordan School District as a Media Coordinator. She served in the LDS Church in the Ward Relief Society Presidency, Sunday School Teacher, Visiting Teacher, Genealogist (having researched 80,000 names), Family History Missionary, and Ward and Stake Meetinghouse Librarian. Survived by husband Keith of Pleasant Grove; one son and three daughters: Clark "B" (Susann) Evans, Lindon, Trudy (Joseph) Wheatley, Netherlands, Marlene (Kimball) Stratton, Vesta (Lyle) Brereton, both of Orem; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Norman (Joyce) Bugg, Albuquerque, NM, and William Bugg, Pleasant Grove. Preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Brereton; brothers and sister, James Bugg, Donald Bugg and Mozelle Jones. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. on August 5, 2006.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 126, District 19-4, Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah8

Family

Keith Clark Evans b. December 31, 1913, d. October 16, 2014
Marriage*Minnie Etheleen Bugg married Keith Clark Evans on February 3, 1950 at Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.2,6,3,7,4 
Children
  • Marlene Evans6,3
  • Trudy Evans6,3
  • Vesta Evans6,3
  • Clark B. Evans6,3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5546] Various Utah State Public Record Offices, Utah, Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985.
  3. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Keith Clark Evans obituary in the Oct 20, 2014 edition.
  4. [S14499] Lehi City Cemetery, Utah Co., UT, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Minnie Etheleen Bugg Evans obituary in the Aug 5, 2006 edition.
  7. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Mozelle Eloise Bugg Jones obituary in the Apr 22, 2000 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Keith Clark Evans1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 31, 1913, d. October 16, 2014
     Keith Clark Evans was buried at Lehi City Cemetery, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.3,4 He was born on December 31, 1913 at Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.7,3,4,5,6 He married Minnie Etheleen Bugg, daughter of James Samuel Bugg and Minnie Grace Weaver, on February 3, 1950 at Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.1,2,3,8,4 Keith Clark Evans died on October 16, 2014 at Utah at age 100.3,7 He Keith Clark Evans the sweetest man returned to Heaven at the age of 100, on October 16, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born December 31, 1913 to Sylvester and Mary Ann Edith Smith Evans. Keith was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from Lehi High School where he played tennis and commented frequently how much he enjoyed being the Yell Master. He served in the Army during WWII. He married Minnie Etheleen Bugg , February 3, 1950, later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they resided in Lehi, Orem, Sandy, and Pleasant Grove. Keith was a man of many hats and could fix and do anything you possibly needed. In his younger years he delivered the mail by horse in Santaquin. He later began his career as a Fireman for the Tooele Army Depot and also did cement work which he learned from his father. Together Keith and Etheleen owned and operated a Laundry Mat in Orem and he was a master handyman. He loved fishing, hunting, and traveling with his wife and doing family history. Keith was a BYU fan and loved watching sports. He was always eager to help anyone in need, and did so with a smile. Keith is survived by his son and three daughters. Clark (Susann) Evans, Lindon. Trudy (Joe) Wheatley The Netherlands, Marlene (Kim) Stratton Orem, Vesta (Lyle) Brereton Orem, brother Sterling Evans Texas, 18 Grandchildren and 25 Great-Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Etheleen, grandson Joshua Brereton, sister Verland Smith, brother Neldon (Dick) Evans, and his sister Karma Whimpey. Interment at the Lehi City Cemetery. on October 20, 2014.3

Family

Minnie Etheleen Bugg b. August 16, 1921, d. August 3, 2006
Marriage*He married Minnie Etheleen Bugg, daughter of James Samuel Bugg and Minnie Grace Weaver, on February 3, 1950 at Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.1,2,3,8,4 
Children
  • Marlene Evans2,3
  • Trudy Evans2,3
  • Vesta Evans2,3
  • Clark B. Evans2,3

Citations

  1. [S5546] Various Utah State Public Record Offices, Utah, Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985.
  2. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Minnie Etheleen Bugg Evans obituary in the Aug 5, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Keith Clark Evans obituary in the Oct 20, 2014 edition.
  4. [S14499] Lehi City Cemetery, Utah Co., UT, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S12418] Unknown compiler, Utah, U.S., Military Records, 1861-1970.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Mozelle Eloise Bugg Jones obituary in the Apr 22, 2000 edition.

Nora Katherine Manning1,2,3,4

F, b. October 23, 1882, d. April 7, 1957
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning5,1,4,6 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer5,1,4,6 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     Nora Katherine Manning was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,8 She was born on October 23, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Oct 24, 1881.5,7,4 As of September 23, 1900,her married name was Campbell.6 She married Omer Mathaniel Campbell on September 23, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8 Nora Katherine Manning died on April 7, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.7,4,8 She Mrs. Nora Katherine Campbell, 75, died Sunday afternoon her home on Starkey road. Surviving her husband, Omer M. Campbell; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert A. Tayloe and Mrs. Thomas C. Garner; and a son, Page I. Campbell, all of Roanoke County; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Evergreen. Pallbearers will be Thomas C. Thomas, Tedd Leslie, Will M. Kingery, Millard M. Trussell, George C. Beach and Dr. John S. Jeremiah. on April 8, 1957.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 287, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 328, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 13, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 93, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 27, District 81-15, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 259, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Omer Mathaniel Campbell b. December 4, 1873, d. December 5, 1960
Marriage*Nora Katherine Manning married Omer Mathaniel Campbell on September 23, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [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&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Katherine Campbell obituary in the Apr 8, 1957 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Rachel Vest1

F, b. circa 1822
FatherLittleberry "Berry" Vest1 b. November 28, 1774, d. November 14, 1868
MotherSarah "Sally" James1 b. April 12, 1802, d. May 18, 1878
     Rachel Vest DESCENDANTS OF LITTLEBERRY VEST, Erma C. Sowers Rachel and Isaac were deeded 51 3/4 acres on May 17, 1881 by her half-brother, Samuel L. Vest. The price being $225 and the land adjoined the lands of Gordon M. Hall and Mary D. Graham. It appears that Littleberry and Sarah had deeded this land to their sons Abraham and Isaac on August 7, 1852. On April 5, 1856 Isaac and Abraham deeded it to their half-brother, Samuel L. Vest. Charles Beckleheimer later owned land in this area, which probably was his parent's homeplace. She was born circa 1822 at Virginia.1 She married Issac Beckleheimer on June 7, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of June 7, 1843,her married name was Beckleheimer.

Family

Issac Beckleheimer
Marriage*Rachel Vest married Issac Beckleheimer on June 7, 1843 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.

James William Manning1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 18, 1888, d. March 24, 1961
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning7,1,2,5 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer7,8,1,2,9,5 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     James William Manning was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,10 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1153.11 He was born on May 18, 1888 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,11,4 He married Myrtle D. Virginia Gray on March 18, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 James William Manning died on March 24, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.1,3,10 He James William Manning, 72, of 1108 13th St., SE, died Friday in a local hospital. Surviving are a son, Daris Manning, Newport News; two brothers, Otis B. Manning, Roanoke; E. L. Manning, Houston, Tex., and a sister, Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, Richmond. Burial will be in Fairview. on March 25, 1961.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 287, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 681, District 23, Roanoke, Virginia12
1930Dwelling 288, District 29, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated as a widow living in the household of his mother8
1940Dwelling 109, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1920Bridge machine loader12
1930Iron company puncher8
1940Bridge and iron worker13

Family

Myrtle D. Virginia Gray b. January 8, 1891, d. June 19, 1926
Marriage*James William Manning married Myrtle D. Virginia Gray on March 18, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Jane Manning obituary in the Oct 7, 1941 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the James William Manning obituary in the Mar 25, 1961 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Otis Benjamin Manning1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 23, 1890, d. March 3, 1967
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning8,3,5,9 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer8,3,5,10,9 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-1269.11 Otis Benjamin Manning was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,12 He was born on August 23, 1890 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1887.8,11,2,3,4,5,6 He married Mollie Virginia Coffman on May 12, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,12 Otis Benjamin Manning Otis Benjamin Manning, 76, of 1113 13th St., SE, died today in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired American Bridge employee. Surviving are two sons, Vaughan B. Manning, Pittsburgh; Irvin L. Manning, Vinton; a brother, E. L. Manning, Houston, Tex; a sister, Mrs. Charity Wheeler, Roanoke. on March 3, 1967.7 He died on March 3, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.2,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 287, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 769, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia13
1930Dwelling 43, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia14
1940Dwelling 39, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia15
1950Dwelling 131, District 120-87, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1920Ironworker13
1930Ironworker14
1940Ironworker15
1950Bridge and iron worker16

Family

Mollie Virginia Coffman b. May 9, 1895, d. September 4, 1958
Marriage*Otis Benjamin Manning married Mollie Virginia Coffman on May 12, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  2. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Otis Benjamin Manning obituary in the Mar 3, 1967 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Jane Manning obituary in the Oct 7, 1941 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mollie Coffman Manning obituary in the Sep 4, 1958 edition.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Vollie "Green" Manning1,2,3,4

M, b. October 11, 1893, d. June 14, 1934
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning4,5,2,3 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer4,6,5,2,3 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     George Vollie "Green" Manning was buried at Henderson Cemetery, Harmarville, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.5,7,8 He was born on October 11, 1893 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; All records except his birth record have a birthdate of Oct 28, 1895. The 1900 Census has Oct 1892.7,9,8,2,1,4 He married Mary Ann "Mamie" Vought on June 3, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 George Vollie "Green" Manning died on June 14, 1934 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 40.5,7,9,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 287, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 203, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 234, District 815, Springdale, Allegheny Co., PennsylvaniaEnumerated with his brother Elzett as a boarder in the household of Margaret Straub10
1930Dwelling 60, District 390, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania11

Occupation

1910Iron miner6
1920Construction carpenter10
1930Steel rigger11

Family

Mary Ann "Mamie" Vought b. June 13, 1902, d. December 4, 1985
Marriage*George Vollie "Green" Manning married Mary Ann "Mamie" Vought on June 3, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  2. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11540] Henderson Cemetery, Allegheny Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S14512] Unknown compiler, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans and Widows Burial and Death Records 1885-1995.
  9. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Irene Petitti obituary.
  14. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Elzett Lee Manning1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 23, 1896, d. August 13, 1981
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning7,2,3 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer7,8,2,3,9 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     Elzett Lee Manning was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1,3 His Social Security Number was 286-03-5525.10 He was born on June 23, 1896 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,1,2,3,5,4 He married Aileene Wallis Murphy on May 22, 1924 at Galveston Co., Texas.3,6 Elzett Lee Manning died on August 13, 1981 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 85.11,1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 287, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 203, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 234, District 815, Springdale, Allegheny Co., PennsylvaniaEnumerated with his brother George as a boarder in the household of Margaret Straub12
1930Dwelling 79, District 73, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas13
1940Dwelling 193, District 101-23A, Precinct 2, Harris Co., Texas14
1950Dwelling 443, District 263-721A, Houston, Harris Co., Texas15

Occupation

1920Construction carpenter12
1930Building construction superintendent13
1940Building construction manager14
1950Building construction superintendent15

Family

Aileene Wallis Murphy b. November 10, 1904, d. March 8, 1999
Marriage*Elzett Lee Manning married Aileene Wallis Murphy on May 22, 1924 at Galveston Co., Texas.3,6 

Citations

  1. [S8369] Forest Park Cemetery, Harris Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Jane Manning obituary in the Oct 7, 1941 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Frederick "Freddie" Manning1,2

M, b. January 20, 1899, d. December 25, 1912
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning1 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer3,1 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     John Frederick "Freddie" Manning was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 20, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on December 25, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 13.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 203, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Claude Alonzo/Alonzie/Alonza Wimmer1,2,3

M, b. May 5, 1890, d. March 16, 1969
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer4,5,6,7,8,9 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer4,5,6,7,9 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7165.10 Claude Alonzo/Alonzie/Alonza Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,11 He was born on May 5, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,6,11 He married Nellie May Mathena on November 16, 1920 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,12 Claude Alonzo/Alonzie/Alonza Wimmer died on March 16, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.10,6,11,3 He Claude Alonza Wimmer, 78, of 3344 Pittsfield Ave., NW, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Nellie M. Wimmer; two sons, the Rev. Ralph J. Wimmer, Boones Mill, Carl C. Wimmer, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Walter S. Reid, Mrs. Frances A. White, Roanoke, Mrs. Margaret W. Nolan, Mt. Rainier, Md; brother, W. E. Wimmer Roanoke; five sisters, Mrs. Loye Tayloe, Mrs. Mayme Powers, Mrs. Rosa Davis, Roanoke, Mrs. Betty Mertens, Mrs. Mantia Alexander, Washington, D.C. Burial in Sherwood. on March 17, 1969.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 367, District 127, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 104, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 3, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia14
1940Dwelling 119, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia15
1950Dwelling 129, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1910Cemetery superintendent13
1920Railroad machinist helper4
1930Odd job laborer14
1940Carpenter15
1950Roofer16

Family

Nellie May Mathena b. July 14, 1899, d. October 16, 1979
Marriage*Claude Alonzo/Alonzie/Alonza Wimmer married Nellie May Mathena on November 16, 1920 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Claude Alonza Wimmer obituary in the Mar 17, 1969 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wimmer-Mathena marriage record.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the John L. Wimmer obituary in the Feb 8, 1952 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maggie E. Wimmer obituary in the Nov 30, 1949 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie May Wimmer obituary in the Oct 17, 1979 edition.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Clifton Wimmer obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Julian Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Ann White obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

David William Conner Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 22, 1885, d. December 10, 1947
FatherJoseph Costley Conner4,6 b. June 19, 1858, d. before June 15, 1900
MotherLydia M. Clower1,4,6 b. February 17, 1854
     David William Conner Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,4 He was born on March 22, 1885 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Kate Ann "Katie" Jones on May 9, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,6,4 David William Conner Sr. died on December 10, 1947 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.4,5 He David William Conner, 62, of Roanoke, died last night in Catawba Sanatorium. Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Kate Conner, two sons, D. W., Jr., and C. E. Conner, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Cossleigh Conner, McDowell County, W. Va., Frank Conner, Floyd County; and three sisters, Mrs. Vest, Floyd County, Mrs. Jenny Jones, North Fork. W. Va., and Mrs. Adline Jones, McDowell County, W. Va. on December 11, 1947.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 154, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 96, District 33, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 218, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1920Electrician10
1930Electrician11

Family

Kate Ann "Katie" Jones b. October 11, 1896, d. June 11, 1959
Marriage*David William Conner Sr. married Kate Ann "Katie" Jones on May 9, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the David William Conner obituary in the Dec 11, 1947 edition.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Frank Willis Wimmer1,2,3

M, b. March 21, 1897, d. January 9, 1923
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer4,5,6,2,3 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer4,5,6,2,3 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     Frank Willis Wimmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,2 He was born on March 21, 1897 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,7 He died on January 9, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.7,2,3 He Frank Willis Wimmer, struck by a falling wall on Church Avenue between First and Second Streets last night, died shortly afterward. He was picked up and carried to a hospital but his injuries were such that relief could not save his life. He was walking along the street with Miss Mabel McCune, who was killed there when the wall, blown over by the high wind, came down on them. Mr. Wimmer was twenty-four years old, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wimmer, of No. 803 Twelfth Street, 8. W., and was a native of Roanoke County. He had lived in Roanoke nine years and was formerly emploved in the Norfolk and Western Railway shops as a machinist. on January 10, 1923.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 367, District 127, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 104, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1920Railroad machinist4

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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Frank Willis Wimmer obituary in the Jan 10, 1923 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/

William Edward "Eddie" Wimmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 25, 1898, d. July 25, 1981
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer1,7,3,4,8,9,10,11 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer1,7,3,4,8,11 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     William Edward "Eddie" Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,12,13 He was born on January 25, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 25, 1899.2,3,4,6,12 He married Lelia Christine Little on December 20, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 William Edward "Eddie" Wimmer and Lelia Christine Little were divorced on December 23, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 William Edward "Eddie" Wimmer died on July 25, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3,4,12,13 He William E. "Ed" Wimmer, age 83, of 309 18th St., S.E., died Sunday morning in a local nursing home. He was a retired employee of the N & W Railway. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mamie L. Powers and Mrs. Rosa A. Davis, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. on July 27, 1981.13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 104, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 124, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia14
1950Dwelling 99, District 120-72, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1920Railroad clerk1
1930Railroad storehouse clerk14
1950Railroad stockkeeper9

Family

Lelia Christine Little b. April 18, 1908, d. January 16, 1994
Marriage*William Edward "Eddie" Wimmer married Lelia Christine Little on December 20, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* William Edward "Eddie" Wimmer and Lelia Christine Little were divorced on December 23, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the John L. Wimmer obituary in the Feb 8, 1952 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maggie E. Wimmer obituary in the Nov 30, 1949 edition.
  12. [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&
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William E. Wimmer obituary in the Jul 27, 1981 edition.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William E. Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Oct 29, 1979 edition.

Frankie Vest1

M, b. circa 1846
FatherLittleberry "Berry" Vest1 b. November 28, 1774, d. November 14, 1868
MotherSarah "Sally" James1 b. April 12, 1802, d. May 18, 1878
     Frankie Vest Probably died at a young age. He was not listed in the 1850 Census. He was born circa 1846 at Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.

Frank Colestus Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 22, 1894, d. October 12, 1957
     Frank Colestus Houghton was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Bourbon, Marshall Co., Indiana.2 He was born on January 22, 1894 at New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,4,5 He married Alma Marie Poff, daughter of Charles Ezra Poff and Minnie E. Purucker, on May 26, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,7,3 Frank Colestus Houghton died on October 12, 1957 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 63.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 4, Etna, Kosciusko Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 119, District 43-4, Etna, Kosciusko Co., Indiana9
1950Dwelling 118, District 43-4, Etna, Kosciusko Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9
1950Trailer factory worker10

Family

Alma Marie Poff b. July 30, 1897, d. March 13, 1956
Marriage*Frank Colestus Houghton married Alma Marie Poff, daughter of Charles Ezra Poff and Minnie E. Purucker, on May 26, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S6207] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Marshall Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  7. [S6208] Deaton Clemens Funeral Home, online http://www.deatonclemensfh.com/, From the Ralph Edward Houghton obituary.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

David Bailey1,2

M, b. circa 1855
     David Bailey was born circa 1855 at Ohio.2 He married Mary Catherine Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on March 15, 1877 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 69, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2

Occupation

1880Farmer2

Family

Mary Catherine Poff b. July 29, 1859, d. November 6, 1880
Marriage*David Bailey married Mary Catherine Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on March 15, 1877 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Albert Smith1

M, b. 1877, d. 1878
FatherDaniel B. Smith1 b. 1855, d. 1882
MotherLydia Ann Poff1 b. December 15, 1854, d. April 12, 1936
     Albert Smith was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He was born in 1877 at Indiana.1 He died in 1878 at Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S2283] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=milliken&GSiman=1&GScid=1433796&GRid=57911716&CRid=1433796&

Mary Lovina Smith1,2

F, b. January 28, 1879, d. October 14, 1939
FatherDaniel B. Smith3,2 b. 1855, d. 1882
MotherLydia Ann Poff3,2 b. December 15, 1854, d. April 12, 1936
     Mary Lovina Smith was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,2 She was born on January 28, 1879 at Indiana.4,2 As of November 8, 1899,her married name was Berry.1 She married Charles Edward Berry on November 8, 1899 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 Mary Lovina Smith died on October 14, 1939 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 60.4,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 68, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 194, District 157, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 64, District 213, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 76, District 91, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Family

Charles Edward Berry b. August 3, 1872, d. January 13, 1951
Marriage*Mary Lovina Smith married Charles Edward Berry on November 8, 1899 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2283] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=milliken&GSiman=1&GScid=1433796&GRid=57911716&CRid=1433796&
  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.

Charles Edward Berry1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 3, 1872, d. January 13, 1951
     Charles Edward Berry was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 He was born on August 3, 1872 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.4 He married Mary Lovina Smith, daughter of Daniel B. Smith and Lydia Ann Poff, on November 8, 1899 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,4 Charles Edward Berry died on January 13, 1951 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 78.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 194, District 157, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 64, District 213, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 76, District 91, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 300, District 71-42, Portage, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1950Dwelling 150, District 99-98, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1910Carriage painter6
1920House painter3
1930Radio factory painter1

Family

Mary Lovina Smith b. January 28, 1879, d. October 14, 1939
Marriage*Charles Edward Berry married Mary Lovina Smith, daughter of Daniel B. Smith and Lydia Ann Poff, on November 8, 1899 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Herman Henry Cook1,2,3,4

M, b. August 16, 1876, d. February 23, 1920
     Herman Henry Cook was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on August 16, 1876 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois.1,5 He married Cora Ellen Smith, daughter of Daniel B. Smith and Lydia Ann Poff, on April 15, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,5,6 Herman Henry Cook died on February 23, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 43.5 He Herman Henry Cook, 43 years old, dropped dead of heart failure at the Studebaker factory at 4:15 o'clock Monday. The victim was employed as an ironworker. He had been afflicted with heart trouble for some time. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Cook, at the family residence, 235 East Fox street, and three children: Mrs. Lydia N. Jackson, of Detroit. Mich; Charles H. Cook and Miss Martha E. Cook, of this city. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Tilt Besinger and Mrs. Charles Lubert, both of Quincy, Ill., where Mr. Cook was born, Aug. 16, 1876. He had lived in South Bend 30 years. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. on February 24, 1920.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 110, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 407, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Construction iron worker8

Family

Cora Ellen Smith b. April 13, 1881, d. August 29, 1940
Marriage*Herman Henry Cook married Cora Ellen Smith, daughter of Daniel B. Smith and Lydia Ann Poff, on April 15, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Henry Cook obituary in the May 24, 1920 edition.
  4. [S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Cora Ellen Cook obituary in the Aug 29, 1940 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lydia M. Sampson obituary in the May 9, 1960 edition.
  10. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles H. Cook obituary in the Jul 6, 1942 edition.
  12. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the Martha Ellen Rice obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.

Charles Henry Cook1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 27, 1902, d. July 3, 1942
FatherHerman Henry Cook7,8,2,3,9,10 b. August 16, 1876, d. February 23, 1920
MotherCora Ellen Smith7,8,2,3,9,10 b. April 13, 1881, d. August 29, 1940
     Charles Henry Cook was buried at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Lake Forest Park, King Co., Washington.1 He was born on July 27, 1902 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4,6 He married Nina Isabell Rensberger on December 14, 1923 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,11,5 Charles Henry Cook died on July 3, 1942 at Bothell, King Co., Washington, at age 39.12,2,3 He Charles H. Cook, aged 39, of Seattle, Wash., a former resident here, died in Seattle Friday of injuries suffered in an automobile accident there. He was born in South Bend July 27, 1902, a son Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cook. He resided here until 1927 when he went to Seattle. He was married in North Liberty, this county, in 1923, to Nina Rensberger. She survives, with three children, Norman, Marjorie and Armond, all at home. He leaves also two sisters, Mrs. John Sampson and Mrs. Lena Rice, of Lakeville, this county. Funeral rites and burial took place in Seattle. on July 6, 1942.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 110, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 407, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 18, District 1, Appleyard, Chelan Co., Washington13
1940Dwelling 310, District 17-99, Kenmore, King Co., Washington14

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer13
1940Sewer project worker14

Family

Nina Isabell Rensberger b. July 21, 1902, d. May 15, 1992
Marriage*Charles Henry Cook married Nina Isabell Rensberger on December 14, 1923 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2332] Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=31013661&CRid=76695&df=all&
  2. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles H. Cook obituary in the Jul 6, 1942 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  6. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Henry Cook obituary in the May 24, 1920 edition.
  10. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Cora Ellen Cook obituary in the Aug 29, 1940 edition.
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Nina Isabell Cook Galpine obituary in the May 17, 1992 edition.
  12. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  16. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.