Lydia Laura Anna Conner1

F, b. August 22, 1875, d. November 18, 1955
FatherWilliam Nathan Conner2,3,4 b. January 1, 1840, d. December 19, 1920
MotherRebecca Jane "Becky" Hall2,3,4 b. August 2, 1838, d. December 5, 1912
     Lydia Laura Anna Conner Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Anna Whitlow, 80, of Kellysville will be conducted tomorrow. Interment will be in Oakvale Cemetery. Surviving are her husband; Joe, one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Fain of Princeton; and six sons: George of Rich Creek, Va; the Rev. Arlee of Norfolk, Va; L. J., N. C., Paul E., Carl C. aid Robert L., all of Kellysville; 38 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Whitlow died yesterday morning at the home of a son. L. J. Whitlow of Kellsyville. She was a charter member of the Kellysville Church of God and a resident of Mercer County for 66 years.5 She was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on August 22, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,4 She married Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow, son of Patrick Henry Whitlow and Rebecca Jane Wilson, on October 29, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 As of October 29, 1892,her married name was Whitlow. Lydia Laura Anna Conner died on November 18, 1955 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 330, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 146, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 46, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 152, District 20, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 23, District 28-32, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 261, District 28-52, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family

Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow b. March 27, 1868, d. August 27, 1958
Marriage*Lydia Laura Anna Conner married Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow, son of Patrick Henry Whitlow and Rebecca Jane Wilson, on October 29, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S981] Cheryl Whitlow Gray (great-granddaughter), "Joseph Wallace Whitlow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 2, 2003.
  2. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whitlow-Conner marriage record.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Anna Whitlow obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph W. Whitlow obituary in the Aug 28, 1958 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alonzo James Whitlow death certificate.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the N. C. Whitlow obituary in the Jan 12, 1978 edition.
  18. [S140] Judy Blackwell, "Whitlow Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 7, 2003.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lilly Whitlow Fain obituary in the Mar 3, 1981 edition.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carl C. Whitlow obituary in the May 8, 1981 edition.
  21. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Emmitt Whitlow obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marvin William Abshire1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 18, 1895, d. February 26, 1952
     Marvin William Abshire was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.2 He was born on September 18, 1895 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married Effie M. Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 5, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Marvin William Abshire died on February 26, 1952 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 56.5 He Marvin W. Abshire, 57, former Roanoker, died Tuesday night at his home in Denver, Colo. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Effie S. Abshire; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Abshire Franklin and two grandchildren. Funeral and burial will take place Saturday in Denver. on February 28, 1952.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 144, District 57, Schulyer, Colfax Co., Nebraska7
1930Dwelling 6, District 28, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado1
1940Dwelling 22, Enumeration District 1-30, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado8
1950Dwelling 46, District 1-14, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7

Family

Effie M. Simpson b. February 4, 1899, d. December 4, 1984
Marriage*Marvin William Abshire married Effie M. Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 5, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2940] Fairmount Cemetery, Denver Co., Co., online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peale&GSfn=rembrandt&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=74672873&CRid=57267&df=all&
  3. [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.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Marvin W. Abshire obituary in the Feb 28, 1952 edition.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S10927] Nebraska State Library and Archives Commission, Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Abshire obituary in the Feb 17, 1938 edition.

Walter Irving King1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 29, 1902, d. April 7, 1986
FatherEdward Lee King1,3,4 b. March 23, 1872, d. November 21, 1952
MotherRachel Ann Hale1,3,4 b. July 8, 1873, d. October 12, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9272.7 Walter Irving King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8 He was born on October 29, 1902 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3,5 He married Rachel Virginia Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on October 8, 1923 at Bristol, Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 Walter Irving King died on April 7, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.2,3 He Walter Irving King, age 83, of 1239 Penmar Ave. S.E., died Monday evening in a local hospital. Mr. King was a native of Bent Mountain. He was retired with forty-six years service from the N&W East End Shop as a boiler maker and welder. Mr. King was a member of First Church of The Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rachel Simpson King; two daughters, Mrs. Irvin (Virginia Mae) Agnew, Roanoke; Mrs. George (Peggy S.) Atkins, Vinton; brother, Edward C. "Shike" King, Mountain; sisters, Mrs. Aberdeen Harter, Mrs. Evelyn Counts, both of Salem, Mrs. Mabel Buckner, Roanoke Co; six grandchildren, Mrs. Connie Gray, Mrs. Sherry Burkholder, Mrs. Gina McGhee, Randy Agnew, Barry Agnew, Ernie Wooldridge; four great-grandchildren. on April 8, 1986.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 209, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 183, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 57, District 120-86, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Steam railroad boilermaker9
1940Railroad boilermaker helper10
1950Railroad shop welder11

Family

Rachel Virginia Simpson b. March 18, 1901, d. April 4, 1988
Marriage*Walter Irving King married Rachel Virginia Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on October 8, 1923 at Bristol, Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Irving King obituary in the Apr 8, 1986 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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 Rachel Simpson King obituary in the Apr 5, 1988 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [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&
  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 Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Virginia King Agnew obituary.

Morgan Lewis Simpson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 2, 1907, d. March 27, 1999
FatherPreston Edward Simpson8,9,10,11,2,5 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938
MotherLydia Peradine Conner8,9,10,11,2,5 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3591.12 Morgan Lewis Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,6 He was born on November 2, 1907 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,3,4,13,14,6 He married Lillian Sumner Smith on November 10, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Morgan Lewis Simpson and Lillian Sumner Smith were divorced on February 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.15 Morgan Lewis Simpson married Ruby Christine Wilson on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,16,2,14 Morgan Lewis Simpson died on March 27, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.12,1,3,13,6,7 He Morgan Lewis Simpson, 91, of Roanoke, died Sat. Mar. 27, 1999 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center, Roanoke. He was a Veteran of WWII serving as an Army Sergeant in the South Pacific. He was retired from Antrim Motors with over 40 years service where he was foreman of the paint and body shop. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ruby Wilson Simpson; Father, Preston E. Simpson; Mother, Lydia Perdine Conner Simpson; brothers Robert and Merdieth R. Simpson; sisters, Sallie Johnson, Roxie Sisson, Effie Abshire, Rachel King. He leaves to mourn his passing a loving twin brother and best friend Bill Simpson of Salem; sister Maye Louise Craighead of Raleigh Court Health Care Center, Roanoke; loving niece and caretaker Virginia Mae King Agnew and husband Irvin of Roanoke; Ten nieces and one nephew. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 31, 1999.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 205, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 108, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia18
1950Dwelling 143, District 120-85, Roanoke, Virginia19

Occupation

1930Painter17
1940Automobile painter18
1950Automobile dealer service foreman19

Family 1

Lillian Sumner Smith b. September 14, 1907, d. October 7, 1971
Marriage*Morgan Lewis Simpson married Lillian Sumner Smith on November 10, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Morgan Lewis Simpson and Lillian Sumner Smith were divorced on February 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.15 

Family 2

Ruby Christine Wilson b. December 24, 1915, d. September 3, 1996
Marriage*Morgan Lewis Simpson married Ruby Christine Wilson on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,16,2,14 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Morgan Lewis Simpson obituary in the Mar 31, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 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 Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Wilson Simpson obituary in the Sep 5, 1996 edition.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Robert Preston Simpson1

M, b. August 6, 1904, d. May 20, 1910
FatherPreston Edward Simpson1,2,3 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938
MotherLydia Peradine Conner1,2,3 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959
     Robert Preston Simpson was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His footstone says "Just in the morning of his day. In his youth and love he died."1 He was born on August 6, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He died on May 20, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 5; Died from blood poisoning from a cut on his foot.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEven though his tombstone has a death date of May 20, Robert was enumerated in the 1910 Census on May 25th3

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Meredith Ruben Simpson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 3, 1909, d. January 10, 1983
FatherPreston Edward Simpson1,2,9,5,6 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938
MotherLydia Peradine Conner1,2,9,5,6 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959
     Meredith Ruben Simpson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,8 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1983.10 He was born on June 3, 1909 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,4,5,11,7 He married Lula Bessie Shockey, daughter of Libby Cameron Shockey and Elzora Lydia Woodward, on March 26, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,5,6,13 Meredith Ruben Simpson married Etta Verbena Hollins, daughter of James Peter Hollins and Sarah Alice Chaffin, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.14,15 Meredith Ruben Simpson died on January 10, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.4,5,11,8 He Meredith Ruben Simpson, age 73, of 2515 Colonial Ave., S.W., died Monday at his residence. Surviving are his wife, Etta Verbena Simpson; two sons, Harold R. Simpson, Roanoke; Lewis M. Simpson, W.Va; three daughters, Dorothy S. George, Roanoke; Peggy S. Atkins, Vinton; La Wanda S. Hester, Roanoke; two brothers, Morgan Simpson, John M. (Bill) Simpson, both of Roanoke; five sisters, Sally Johnson, Vinton; Effie Abshire, Colo; Roxie Sisson, Salem; Maye Craighead, Roanoke; Rachel King, Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. on January 11, 1983.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 210, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia16
1940Dwelling 222, Enumeration District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 115, District 120-145, Roanoke, Virginia18

Occupation

1930Rayon mill shipping clerk16
1940Rayon mill silk checker17
1950Silk mill worker18

Family 1

Lula Bessie Shockey b. June 20, 1906, d. June 19, 1936
Marriage*Meredith Ruben Simpson married Lula Bessie Shockey, daughter of Libby Cameron Shockey and Elzora Lydia Woodward, on March 26, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,5,6,13 
Children

Family 2

Etta Verbena Hollins b. October 23, 1909, d. April 30, 1998
Marriage*Meredith Ruben Simpson married Etta Verbena Hollins, daughter of James Peter Hollins and Sarah Alice Chaffin, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.14,15 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Meredith Ruben Simpson obituary in the Jan 11, 1983 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Bessie Simpson obituary in the Jun 21, 1936 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Verbena Hollins Simpson obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Atkins obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.
  21. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Dorothy Simpson George obituary.

Rachel Frances Amos1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 1, 1930, d. December 12, 1990
FatherThomas Elbert Amos2,4,5 b. December 29, 1900, d. December 3, 1945
MotherMaye Louise Simpson6,2,7,4,8,5 b. March 18, 1901, d. September 29, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8681.2 Rachel Frances Amos was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,5 She was born on December 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 As of October 18, 1947,her married name was Faries.4 She married Charlie Lewis Faries on October 18, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of January 30, 1954,her married name was Carter.4 Rachel Frances Amos married Malcolm Riley Carter on January 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Rachel Frances Amos and Malcolm Riley Carter were divorced on July 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 As of December 31, 1978,her married name was Cumbee.4 Rachel Frances Amos married Thomas Eddie Cumbee on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 Rachel Frances Amos died on December 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.2,7,5 She Mrs. Rachel Amos Cumbee, age 60, of 912 Penmar Ave., S.E. entered into rest Wednesday, December 12, 1990. She was a longtime employee of Elizabeth Arden. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn A. and Karen D. Carter, Roanoke; granddaughter, Erica Lee Carter; her mother, Maye Louise Craighead, Vinton; a number of cousins including Bobby Johnson, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Orlander M. English officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 1990.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 18, District 120-78, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family 1

Charlie Lewis Faries b. July 5, 1920, d. January 22, 1950
Marriage*Rachel Frances Amos married Charlie Lewis Faries on October 18, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Family 2

Malcolm Riley Carter b. February 7, 1928, d. July 18, 1977
Marriage*Rachel Frances Amos married Malcolm Riley Carter on January 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Rachel Frances Amos and Malcolm Riley Carter were divorced on July 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 
Child

Family 3

Thomas Eddie Cumbee b. February 13, 1945, d. March 23, 2015
Marriage*Rachel Frances Amos married Thomas Eddie Cumbee on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Amos Cumbee obituary in the Dec 13, 1990 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Allen Carter obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.

Crawford Osten Craighead1,2,3

M, b. October 16, 1902, d. April 15, 1973
FatherJames Lewis Craighead1,2 b. March 18, 1866, d. December 24, 1958
MotherSallie Lee Janney1,2 b. February 12, 1871, d. February 23, 1943
     Crawford Osten Craighead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,2,6 He was born on October 16, 1902 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,2,3 He married Mamie Ruth Hall on August 10, 1924.4,2 Crawford Osten Craighead married Maye Louise Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on March 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,2 Crawford Osten Craighead died on April 15, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,6 He Crawford Osten (Skeeter) Craighead, age 70, of 401 Lee Ave., Vinton, passed away Sunday in a local hospital, He was a retired boiler maker for Norfolk and Western Railway. Survivors include his wife, Louise Mae Craighead, at home; three sons, Donald R. Craighead of Vinton; James L. Craighead of Norfolk; Paul S. Craighead of Bowie, Maryland; one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Carter of Roanoke; two brothers, Sam Craighead of Salem; Frank Craighead of Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Manning of Roanoke; Mrs. Dorothy Hall of Eden, North Carolina. Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 17, 1973.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 347, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 266, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Railroad boiler maker7
1940Railroad brakeman8

Family 1

Mamie Ruth Hall b. November 29, 1906, d. March 20, 1938
Marriage*Crawford Osten Craighead married Mamie Ruth Hall on August 10, 1924.4,2 

Family 2

Maye Louise Simpson b. March 18, 1901, d. September 29, 1999
Marriage*Crawford Osten Craighead married Maye Louise Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on March 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [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&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Crawford Osten Craighead obituary in the Apr 17, 1973 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Moyer "Bill" Simpson1,2,3

M, b. November 2, 1907, d. March 24, 2001
FatherPreston Edward Simpson4,5,6,7,1 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938
MotherLydia Peradine Conner4,5,6,7,1 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0040.8 John Moyer "Bill" Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9 He was born on November 2, 1907 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,3,9 He married Lillie Estelle Hancock circa 1927.1,10,9,2 John Moyer "Bill" Simpson died on March 24, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.8,1,2,9 He John Moyer "Bill" Simpson, Together again, "Bill", the last child of Preston E. and Lydia Conner Simpson departed this life of 93 years for his heavenly home on March 24, 2001 to be joined by his Savior and his wife, Lillie Hancock Simpson. They were married for over 65 years and he had grieved so much after her death on March 23, 1992. The glad reunion will include his twin brother, and best friend, Morgan, who died March 27, 1999; also sisters, Sallie Johnson, Roxie Sisson, Effie Abshire, Rachel King, and Maye Craighead; brothers Robert and Merdieth Simpson. Surviving family includes his loving niece and caretaker, Virginia Mae King Agnew, and husband, Irvin, of Roanoke; ten nieces; and one nephew; also loving and caring neighbors and Lillie's nephew and wife, Russell and Anna Looney, Manassas; niece, Elsie Jefferson, Spring Hill, FL. He was a native of Salem since 1941 and was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was born on Bent Mountain and came to Roanoke at age 14 and went to work at the American Iron and Bridge Works. Later he was employed by the Grumman Corporation for 55 years. Bill loved and was devoted to his work and retired at age 75. Interment at his wife's side will follow at Sherwood Memorial park. on March 27, 2001.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 182, District 8, Martinsville, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 178, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 15, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Garage mechanic11
1940Painter12
1950Construction manager13

Family

Lillie Estelle Hancock b. January 9, 1908, d. November 23, 1992
Marriage*John Moyer "Bill" Simpson married Lillie Estelle Hancock circa 1927.1,10,9,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
  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 Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [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&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Hancock Simpson obituary in the Nov 24, 1992 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.

Lillie Estelle Hancock1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 9, 1908, d. November 23, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6126.6 Lillie Estelle Hancock was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1,3,5 She was born on January 9, 1908 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4,5 She married John Moyer "Bill" Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, circa 1927.1,2,3,5 As of circa 1927,her married name was Simpson. Lillie Estelle Hancock died on November 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.6,2,3,5 She Lillie Hancock Simpson, 84, of Salem, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1992 in a local hospital. She was a native of Craig County and had been a Salem resident since 1941. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and was active in the ladies circle at the church. Survivors include her husband John M. "Bill" Simpson; a nephew, Russell F. Looney & wife Anna, Manassas; two nieces, Elsie Jefferson of Spring Hill, FL, Mildred Billings of Westminster, MD; also surviving are several other nieces and nephews and many close friends. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial park. on November 24, 1992.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 182, District 8, Martinsville, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 178, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 15, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Rayon mill reeler8

Family

John Moyer "Bill" Simpson b. November 2, 1907, d. March 24, 2001
Marriage*Lillie Estelle Hancock married John Moyer "Bill" Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, circa 1927.1,2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Hancock Simpson obituary in the Nov 24, 1992 edition.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Mae King1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 31, 1924, d. November 12, 2018
FatherWalter Irving King1,7,8,4,5,9,6,10 b. October 29, 1902, d. April 7, 1986
MotherRachel Virginia Simpson1,7,8,4,5,9,6,10 b. March 18, 1901, d. April 4, 1988
     Virginia Mae King Virginia King Agnew, 94, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 12, 2018. Preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart of 66 years, Irvin Simmons Agnew; parents Walter Irving and Rachel Simpson King; and son Randy Agnew. Left to cherish her memory: daughter Connie Gray (Ken); son Barry Agnew (Elizabeth); sister Peggy Adkins; sister-in-law Eleanor Peverall; grandchildren Brian Settles (Kimberly), Kevin Settles, Nikki Agnew, Todd Agnew (Keisha), Philip Agnew (Emily), Chloe Agnew and Josh Agnew; eight great-grandchildren. “Jen” was born on January 31, 1924. Her parents were founding members of Roanoke First Church of the Nazarene where she was an active member since childhood. She held numerous leadership roles at Morningside, Jackson, Rescue Mission and was an Avon representative for 51 years. Known by her grandchildren as MamaJen, her first priority was her family. There was no excuse for missing Sunday dinners and you better go to church. She was truly amazing as a caregiver to family, friends and neighbors. She gave praise and witnessed for Jesus lovingly and firm with no apologies in her life, words and actions. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park.10 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 She was born on January 31, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,10,11 As of April 11, 1943,her married name was Agnew.4 She married Irvin Simmons Agnew on April 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6,10,12 Virginia Mae King died on November 12, 2018 at Virginia at age 94.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 209, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 183, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Irvin Simmons Agnew b. September 5, 1921, d. February 3, 2009
Marriage*Virginia Mae King married Irvin Simmons Agnew on April 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6,10,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Simmons Agnew obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Irving King obituary in the Apr 8, 1986 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Simpson King obituary in the Apr 5, 1988 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.
  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. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Virginia King Agnew obituary.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Lydia M. Clower1,2

F, b. February 17, 1854
FatherJacob G. Clower Jr.1,2 b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895
MotherMary Ann Kingrea1,2 b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883
     Lydia M. Clower was born on February 17, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Joseph Costley Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on September 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of September 19, 1879,her married name was Conner.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 152, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 154, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Joseph Costley Conner b. June 19, 1858, d. before June 15, 1900
Marriage*Lydia M. Clower married Joseph Costley Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on September 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Adeline Jones death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Sperry marriage record.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Costley Jasper Conner obituary in the Jan 9, 1956 edition.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  14. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Irvin Simmons Agnew1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 5, 1921, d. February 3, 2009
     Irvin Simmons Agnew was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 5, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,7 He married Virginia Mae King, daughter of Walter Irving King and Rachel Virginia Simpson, on April 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,2,5,9,10,6,7 Irvin Simmons Agnew died on February 3, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.2,4 He Irvin Simmons Agnew, 87, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 3, 2009. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy, long time member of First Nazarene, and retiree of 31 years from the US Postal Service. He enjoyed golf at Blue Hills and many visits to Sunset Beach, N.C. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jabe Johnson and Beatrice Flinchum Agnew; brother, Johnson Agnew; and son, Randy Agnew. Left to cherish his memory: wife (his girl) of 66 years, Virginia King Agnew (Jen); daughter, Connie Gray and husband, Ken; son Randy's children, Nikki Agnew and Todd Agnew and their mother, Linda, and Josh Agnew and his mother, Karen; son, Barry and wife, Elizabeth Merritt Agnew; sister, Eleanor Peverall and husband, Turk. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren will miss their Granddaddy/Graddy: Brian Settles and wife, Kimberly and children, Brecken and Kaidyn, Kevin Settles and children, McKenzy and Kamdyn, Nikki Agnew and daughter, Cassidy, Todd Agnew and wife, Keisha, Philip Agnew, Chloe Agnew and Josh Agnew; also four nieces, four nephews and many friends. Graveside follows at Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 4, 2009.2

Family

Virginia Mae King b. January 31, 1924, d. November 12, 2018
Marriage*He married Virginia Mae King, daughter of Walter Irving King and Rachel Virginia Simpson, on April 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,2,5,9,10,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Simmons Agnew obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Virginia King Agnew obituary.
  7. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Irving King obituary in the Apr 8, 1986 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Simpson King obituary in the Apr 5, 1988 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.

Ruby Christine Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. December 24, 1915, d. September 3, 1996
     Ruby Christine Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0178.6 She was born on December 24, 1915 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1914.6,3,5,4 She married Morgan Lewis Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,7 As of June 19, 1937,her married name was Simpson.3 Ruby Christine Wilson died on September 3, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.2,6,5,8 She SIMPSON, Ruby Wilson, 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, September 3, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie L. Wilson and Etta Brown Wilson; two brothers, Hugh H. Wilson and Charlie L. Wilson Jr. S he is survived by her husband of 59 years, Morgan L. Simpson; one sister, Mary Richardson of Roanoke; three brothers, William Morton Wilson, Kansas City, Mo., Jesse Tate Wilson and wife, Gladys, George Hooker Wilson and wife, Rita, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are six nephews and two nieces; three great-nephews and four great-nieces. She was a lifetime member of Belmont Christian Church, where she was financial treasurer for a number of years. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 5, 1996.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 108, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 143, District 120-85, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Rayon mill winder9
1950Rayon mill worker10

Family

Morgan Lewis Simpson b. November 2, 1907, d. March 27, 1999
Marriage*Ruby Christine Wilson married Morgan Lewis Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Morgan Lewis Simpson obituary in the Mar 31, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Wilson Simpson obituary in the Sep 5, 1996 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Poff

F, b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
FatherMichael Poff b. June 10, 1796, d. February 4, 1878
MotherSarah "Sally" Whitenack b. circa 1796, d. December 27, 1875
     Mary Poff was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.1 She was born on May 23, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Daniel Bishop on May 7, 1848 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. As of May 7, 1848,her married name was Bishop. Mary Poff died in March, 1890 at Cass Co., Michigan, at age 62.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 250, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan2
1860Dwelling 943, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan3
1870Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4
1880Dwelling 27, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan5

Family

Daniel Bishop b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
Marriage*Mary Poff married Daniel Bishop on May 7, 1848 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Lewis Cass Bishop obituary in the Jan 31, 1929 edition.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  9. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  10. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  11. [S15042] Niles Daily Star, The, From the Timothy J. Bishop obituary in the Dec 2, 1930 edition.
  12. [S5675] Edwardsburg Argus, From the Martha Follmer obituary in the Dec 22, 1938 edition.

Cynthia Ellen Poff1,2

F, b. circa 1831
FatherMichael Poff1 b. June 10, 1796, d. February 4, 1878
MotherSarah "Sally" Whitenack1 b. circa 1796, d. December 27, 1875
     Cynthia Ellen Poff was born circa 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of August 3, 1851,her married name was Bowlinger.2 She married Hiram Bowlinger on August 3, 1851 at Berrien Co., Michigan.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 601, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1

Family

Hiram Bowlinger b. circa 1830
Marriage*Cynthia Ellen Poff married Hiram Bowlinger on August 3, 1851 at Berrien Co., Michigan.2 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6055] Unknown compiler, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.

Lewis Cass Bishop1,2,3

M, b. February 18, 1849, d. January 17, 1929
FatherDaniel Bishop4,5,6,7,3 b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
MotherMary Poff4,5,6,7,3 b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
     Lewis Cass Bishop was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.8 He was born on February 18, 1849 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.9,2,3 He married Arabella Matilda "Belle" Thomas on December 13, 1883 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.2,3,10,11 Lewis Cass Bishop married Ida J. Keyes in August, 1924.3 Lewis Cass Bishop died on January 17, 1929 at Lake Helen, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 79.8,1,3 He Lewis Cass Bishop, aged almost eighty years and an almost lifelong resident of Cass county except for periods winter residence in Florida, died Jan. 17 at Lake Helen, Fla., where he had resided for the past eight years. The body was cremated in Florida. Mr. Bishop was the oldest son of Daniel and Mary Bishop, pioneer residents of Mason township this county, where he was born Feb. 18, 1849. Here he grew to young manhood and was married Dec. 13, 1883 to Miss Belle M. Dills of the same township, who died Nov. 19, 1923. They had no children, but gave home for a numher of years to Edna Norwood, now Mrs. Cortez Adama, of Mason township. In August, 1924, Mr. Bishop was married to Mrs. Ida Keyes of Wisconsin, who survives him. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Nick Follmer, of Milton township; one brother, Timothy J. Bishop of Cassopolis; two nieces, Mrs. Verna Allen and Mrs. Grace Searer of Mason; two nephews, Leroy Bishop of Mason and Chester Follmer of Miltons, and two cousins, H. S. Bishop of Mason and Manley Bishop of Niles. At the age of twenty-five Mr. Bishop had engaged in the saw mill business in Cass county and for thirty-five years he continued lumbering and the operation of a threshing outfit in connection with his farming operations. In these well and favorably known throughout southern half of Cass county. For the past twenty years he spent his winters in Florida, and eight years ago sold his Mason township farm and took up his-permanent residence at his southern home. on January 31, 1929.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 250, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4
1860Dwelling 943, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan5
1870Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan6
1880Dwelling 27, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan7
1900Dwelling 169, District 94, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan9
1910Dwelling 9, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan12
1920Dwelling 121, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., MichiganEnumerated in the household of his brother Timothy13

Occupation

1870Farm laborer6
1880Thrasher7
1900Sawmill worker9
1910Farmer12

Family 1

Arabella Matilda "Belle" Thomas b. June 27, 1846, d. November 19, 1923
Marriage*Lewis Cass Bishop married Arabella Matilda "Belle" Thomas on December 13, 1883 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.2,3,10,11 

Family 2

Ida J. Keyes b. circa 1855
Marriage*Lewis Cass Bishop married Ida J. Keyes in August, 1924.3 

Citations

  1. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Lewis Cass Bishop obituary in the Jan 31, 1929 edition.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Arabella Matilda Bishop obituary in the Nov 22, 1923 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Abraham "Abrum" Bishop1,2,3,4

M, b. August 1, 1850, d. August 14, 1921
FatherDaniel Bishop5,6,4 b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
MotherMary Poff5,6,4 b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
     Abraham "Abrum" Bishop was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.1 He was born on August 1, 1850 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan; His gravestone has a birth year of 1851.1,3,4 He married Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf on March 5, 1876 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.3,7 Abraham "Abrum" Bishop married Emma Amelia Krotzer on July 25, 1886 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.3 Abraham "Abrum" Bishop died on August 14, 1921 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 71.1,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 943, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan5
1870Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan6
1880Dwelling 26, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan8
1900Dwelling 180, District 8, Concord, Elkhart Co., Indiana9
1910Dwelling 150, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan2
1920Dwelling 50, District 39, Ward 1, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1870Farm laborer6
1880Farmer8
1900Landlord9
1910Farmer2

Family 1

Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf b. 1852, d. November 7, 1881
Marriage*Abraham "Abrum" Bishop married Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf on March 5, 1876 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.3,7 

Family 2

Emma Amelia Krotzer b. November 18, 1864, d. April 6, 1922
Marriage*Abraham "Abrum" Bishop married Emma Amelia Krotzer on July 25, 1886 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5675] Edwardsburg Argus, From the Sarah Bishop obituary in the Nov 10, 1881 edition.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  12. [S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.

Cynthia Ellen Bishop1,2,3

F, b. December 19, 1852, d. December 12, 1923
FatherDaniel Bishop4,5,6,7 b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
MotherMary Poff4,5,6 b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
     Cynthia Ellen Bishop was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.8 She was born on December 19, 1852 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.8,1,7 As of December 22, 1872,her married name was Thompson.1 She married Charles Albert Thompson on December 22, 1872 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 As of November 2, 1911,her married name was Stodden.1 Cynthia Ellen Bishop married Richard Stodden on November 2, 1911 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,7 Cynthia Ellen Bishop died on December 12, 1923 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 70.8,6,7

Census Records

1860Dwelling 943, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4
1900Dwelling 106, District 97, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan9
1910Dwelling 66, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., MichiganEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Henry Allen10
1920Dwelling 142, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan11

Family 1

Charles Albert Thompson b. September 24, 1851, d. April 6, 1905
Marriage*Cynthia Ellen Bishop married Charles Albert Thompson on December 22, 1872 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Richard Stodden b. September 4, 1854, d. October 31, 1927
Marriage*Cynthia Ellen Bishop married Richard Stodden on November 2, 1911 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,7 

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S15040] National Democrat, From the Charles A. Thompson obituary in the Apr 13, 1905 edition.
  3. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Verna Allen obituary in the Feb 22, 1951 edition.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  7. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  8. [S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.

Timothy J. Bishop1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 25, 1859, d. November 30, 1930
FatherDaniel Bishop1,2,3,4,5,6 b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
MotherMary Poff1,2,3,4,5,6 b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
     Timothy J. Bishop was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.6 He was born on December 25, 1859 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.3,4,6 He married Ada Benjamin on February 14, 1883 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.7 Timothy J. Bishop married Alma J. Moody on September 6, 1899 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.3,8 Timothy J. Bishop died on November 30, 1930 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 70.4,6 He Funeral services for Timothy J. Bishop, 71, who died Sunday evening at his home on East York street after an illness of several weeks' duration with heart disease, will be held Wednesday. Burial will follow in the Five Points cemetery in Mason township. Mr. Bishop had been a lifelong resident of Cass township except for two years spent in Elkhart. He was born in Mason township on December 25, 1859, the son of Dan and Mary Bishop. He had resided in Cassopolis the last two years and during that time has conducted a cream station. In 1888 he was married to Ada Benjamin, who died the following year. He was married again in 1899 to Mrs. Moody Horner who survives. A step-son, Cecil Bishop of Cheboygan, and a sister, Mrs. Nick Follmer of Milton township, also survive. on December 2, 1930.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 943, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan1
1870Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan2
1880Dwelling 26, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., MichiganEnumerated in the household of his brother Abrum9
1900Dwelling 12, District 94, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan10
1910Dwelling 38, District 104, Jefferson Township, Cass Co., Michigan11
1920Dwelling 121, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan12
1930Dwelling 198, District 7, Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan13

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Odd job laborer12
1930Creamery cream tester13

Family 1

Ada Benjamin b. circa 1862, d. June 10, 1884
Marriage*Timothy J. Bishop married Ada Benjamin on February 14, 1883 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.7 

Family 2

Alma J. Moody b. July 9, 1876, d. March 7, 1952
Marriage*Timothy J. Bishop married Alma J. Moody on September 6, 1899 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.3,8 

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  5. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Lewis Cass Bishop obituary in the Jan 31, 1929 edition.
  6. [S15042] Niles Daily Star, The, From the Timothy J. Bishop obituary in the Dec 2, 1930 edition.
  7. [S6055] Unknown compiler, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.
  8. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Alma J. Bishop obituary in the Mar 13, 1952 edition.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Allen Bishop1

M, b. December 14, 1862, d. February, 1863
FatherDaniel Bishop1 b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
MotherMary Poff1 b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
     Allen Bishop was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.1 He was born on December 14, 1862 at Cass Co., Michigan.1 He died in February, 1863 at Cass Co., Michigan.1

Citations

  1. [S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.

Martha Bishop1,2,3

F, b. February 26, 1865, d. December 16, 1938
FatherDaniel Bishop1,4,2,3 b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889
MotherMary Poff1,4,3 b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890
     Martha Bishop was buried at Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.5,2,3 She was born on February 26, 1865 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.6,3 As of March 4, 1885,her married name was Follmer. She married Nicholas Follmer on March 4, 1885 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.2,7,3,8 Martha Bishop died on December 16, 1938 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 73.5,2,3 She Mrs. Martha Follmer, 73, passed away suddenly Friday morning, Dec. 16, 1938, at her home in Milton township, where she had resided for nearly 50 years. Martha Bishop, a daughter of Daniel and Mary (Poff) Bishop, was born Feb. 26, 1865, on a farm in Mason township. She was united in marriage to Nicholas Follmer in 1885. Mr. Follmer passed away six years ago. Surviving are one son, Chester Follmer; two grandsons, Robert and Richard Follmer; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mrs. Follmer possessed a friendly disposition and was highly respected by all who knew her. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and speak a kind word. Funeral services were held at Smith's Chapel. Burial took place in the Chapel cemetery. on December 22, 1938.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan1
1880Dwelling 27, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4
1900Dwelling 11, District 95, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan6
1910Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan9
1920Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan10
1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan11

Family

Nicholas Follmer b. January 4, 1859, d. December 30, 1932
Marriage*Martha Bishop married Nicholas Follmer on March 4, 1885 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.2,7,3,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  3. [S5675] Edwardsburg Argus, From the Martha Follmer obituary in the Dec 22, 1938 edition.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1444] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  8. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Nicholas Follmer obituary in the Jan 5, 1933 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S15020] Cassopolis Vigilant, From the Chester D. Follmer obituary in the Feb 5, 1953 edition.

Lydia Ann Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. February 15, 1883, d. February 10, 1971
FatherJoseph Costley Conner2,3,5 b. June 19, 1858, d. before June 15, 1900
MotherLydia M. Clower2,6,3,5 b. February 17, 1854
     Her Social Security Number was 225-72-2350.7 Lydia Ann Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3,9,5 She was born on February 15, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3,5,7 She married Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest, son of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on March 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11,3,9,5 As of March 20, 1902,her married name was Vest. Lydia Ann Conner died on February 10, 1971 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.8,1,3,9,5 She Lydia Conner Vest, 87, of Floyd, widow of Charles D. Vest, died Wednesday, February 10, 1971, at the home of her son, Berkley W. Vest, Check. Surviving are two other sons, Howard Vest, Roanoke, Marshall Vest, Shawsville. Burial in Wilson Cemetery, Check. on February 13, 1971.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 154, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 161, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 62, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 112, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 154, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 8, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Family

Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest b. November 28, 1880, d. April 16, 1958
Marriage*Lydia Ann Conner married Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest, son of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on March 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11,3,9,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lydia Conner Vest obituary in the Feb 13, 1971 edition.
  10. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Charles D. Vest obituary in the Apr 24, 1958 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Oakley Lee Vest obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Andrew Ambrose Gearheart

M, b. October, 1847, d. February 14, 1920
FatherGeorge Washington Gearheart1,2 b. circa 1822
MotherMary "Polly" Wilson1,2 b. circa 1825
     Andrew Ambrose Gearheart was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 He Andrew served in Company B, 42nd Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army, during the Civil War.1 He was born in October, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 11, 1842.1,3,2 He married Martha Ann Shilling, daughter of John K. "King" Shilling and Margaret Smith, on September 14, 1871 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 Andrew Ambrose Gearheart married Florence Mayle Woodward, daughter of James Henry Woodward and Lydia Amanda Manning, on May 7, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 Andrew Ambrose Gearheart died on February 14, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 73, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 634, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandson-in-law Coy Shilling7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3

Family 1

Martha Ann Shilling b. 1843
Marriage*Andrew Ambrose Gearheart married Martha Ann Shilling, daughter of John K. "King" Shilling and Margaret Smith, on September 14, 1871 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Florence Mayle Woodward b. September 11, 1866, d. April 13, 1940
Marriage*Andrew Ambrose Gearheart married Florence Mayle Woodward, daughter of James Henry Woodward and Lydia Amanda Manning, on May 7, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, Fronm the Moore-Gearheart marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson Henry Gearheart death certificate.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Martha Ann Shilling1

F, b. 1843
FatherJohn K. "King" Shilling1 b. March, 1819
MotherMargaret Smith1
     Martha Ann Shilling was born in 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Andrew Ambrose Gearheart, son of George Washington Gearheart and Mary "Polly" Wilson, on September 14, 1871 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 14, 1871,her married name was Gearheart.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Andrew Ambrose Gearheart b. October, 1847, d. February 14, 1920
Marriage*Martha Ann Shilling married Andrew Ambrose Gearheart, son of George Washington Gearheart and Mary "Polly" Wilson, on September 14, 1871 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Charles Robert Gearheart1,2,3

M, b. May 9, 1875, d. September 28, 1948
FatherAndrew Ambrose Gearheart1,3 b. October, 1847, d. February 14, 1920
MotherMartha Ann Shilling1,3 b. 1843
     Charles Robert Gearheart was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on May 9, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Julia A. Poff, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No father was listed on the marriage record for Mary Poff. Her mother was listed as Julia A. Poff and she was enumerated with her in the 1890 Census.1 Charles Robert Gearheart died on September 28, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 259, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 633, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5
1920Railroad watchman6

Family

Mary Elizabeth Poff b. circa 1879
Marriage*Charles Robert Gearheart married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Julia A. Poff, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No father was listed on the marriage record for Mary Poff. Her mother was listed as Julia A. Poff and she was enumerated with her in the 1890 Census.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Elizabeth Poff1,2

F, b. circa 1879
MotherJulia A. Poff1 b. circa 1837
     Mary Elizabeth Poff died at West Virginia.3 She was born circa 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Charles Robert Gearheart, son of Andrew Ambrose Gearheart and Martha Ann Shilling, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No father was listed on the marriage record for Mary Poff. Her mother was listed as Julia A. Poff and she was enumerated with her in the 1890 Census.1 As of December 17, 1896,her married name was Gearheart.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 259, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 633, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Charles Robert Gearheart b. May 9, 1875, d. September 28, 1948
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Poff married Charles Robert Gearheart, son of Andrew Ambrose Gearheart and Martha Ann Shilling, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No father was listed on the marriage record for Mary Poff. Her mother was listed as Julia A. Poff and she was enumerated with her in the 1890 Census.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elisha Howell1,2

M, b. October 23, 1850, d. March 31, 1937
     Elisha Howell was buried at Howell-Slusher Cemetery, 158 Fairview Church Road, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on October 23, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Mary Jane Poff, daughter of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on August 13, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Elisha Howell died on March 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.1,6

Census Records

1890Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 32, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1900Farmer4

Family

Mary Jane Poff b. January 13, 1853, d. December 22, 1900
Marriage*Elisha Howell married Mary Jane Poff, daughter of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on August 13, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S766] Phyllis and Archie Sumner, Slusher Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Mary Magdaline "Polly" Bird1

F, b. June, 1850, d. January 18, 1934
FatherWilliam Bird Jr.1
MotherAsenath Sink1 b. circa 1813
     Mary Magdaline "Polly" Bird was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Mary Poff age 84."2,3 She was born in June, 1850 at Virginia.4 She married John Henry Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on April 28, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 28, 1871,her married name was Poff. Mary Magdaline "Polly" Bird died on January 18, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 276, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 403, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 217, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 166, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 33, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 178, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Robert11

Family

John Henry Poff b. September 8, 1846, d. April 5, 1926
Marriage*Mary Magdaline "Polly" Bird married John Henry Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on April 28, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S1687] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 1, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1918 - Aug 1, 1919.
  15. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  20. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.