Sarah "Sally" James1

F, b. April 12, 1802, d. May 18, 1878
     Sarah "Sally" James was born on April 12, 1802 at Virginia.2 She married Littleberry "Berry" Vest, son of John Vest and Agnes Davidson, on January 3, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of January 3, 1817,her married name was Vest. Sarah "Sally" James died on May 18, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.2

Family

Littleberry "Berry" Vest b. November 28, 1774, d. November 14, 1868
Marriage*She married Littleberry "Berry" Vest, son of John Vest and Agnes Davidson, on January 3, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

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.

Lewis Peter Hale

M, b. December 26, 1818, d. March 8, 1885
     Lewis Peter Hale was buried at Ann Hale Cemetery, Rt. 748, Turner's Creek Road, near Ferrum, 1 mile north of Rt. 752 & 748, behind Elkton Mountcastle's house, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 26, 1818 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Catherine Sigmon on November 26, 1840 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Lewis Peter Hale died on March 8, 1885 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.1

Family

Sarah Catherine Sigmon b. December 5, 1818, d. July 28, 1888
Marriage*He married Sarah Catherine Sigmon on November 26, 1840 at Franklin Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1903, d. March 9, 1973
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge5,3,2,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale5,9,2,3,6,7,8 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-7594.11 He was born on April 29, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,1 He married Willie Catherine Hill, daughter of John William Hill and Margaret Ann Walters, on August 24, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10,1,2 Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge died on March 9, 1973 at age 69.10,1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 60, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 157, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 360, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner12
1940Rayon loom mechanic13

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.3,10,1,2 
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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Lee Aldridge obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Bure Pain Hale1,2

M, b. October 5, 1890, d. May 9, 1985
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale3,4,2 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner3,4,2 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 He was born on October 5, 1890 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Maggie Beatrice Rakes on April 7, 1917.2 John Bure Pain Hale died on May 9, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 90, District 44, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 479, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 149, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1910Car factory foreman4
1920N&W Railroad fireman5
1930Steam railroad fireman6
1940Locomotive fireman7

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 

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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Morgan Conrad Hale1,2

M, b. February 9, 1894, d. December 17, 1976
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale3,4,2 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner3,4,2 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 He was born on February 9, 1894 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Blanche Bulah Slone on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.5,2 Morgan Conrad Hale died on December 17, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Steam railroad worker6
1940Locomotive fireman7

Family

Blanche Bulah Slone b. August 22, 1903, d. March 1, 1995
Marriage*Morgan Conrad Hale married Blanche Bulah Slone on May 10, 1920 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.5,2 
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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche B. Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1995 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Fred Conrad Hale obituary in the Sep 10, 2003 edition.

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" Conner2,3,1 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 719-14-6388.4 Herbert McCary Hale was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on August 14, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5,1,6 He married Pansy Roseamond Smith on January 26, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,1 Herbert McCary Hale died on June 26, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1

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 Virginia8

Occupation

1940Railroad boiler worker8

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.7,1 
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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hale-Smith marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S593] Daily Press, From the Betty Jo Parker obituary in the Jul 23, 2018 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lois Ann Hale obituary in the Oct 24, 1936 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lois Ann Hale death certificate.
  13. [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.