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     Mathew Williams Died during the Civil War. He was born in 1829 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth Olive Sowers, daughter of Wilhelm E. "William" Sowers and Nancy Ann Lawrence, on January 21, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Mathew Williams died on November 11, 1863 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.

     Elizabeth Olive Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 13, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Mathew Williams on January 21, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of January 21, 1852,her married name was Williams. Elizabeth Olive Sowers married Andrew Dickerson, son of Morrel Dickerson and Elizabeth Reed, on June 4, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of June 4, 1868,her married name was Dickerson. Elizabeth Olive Sowers died on January 9, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,5 She Death of Mrs. Dickerson - Death has again invaded the home of M. W. Dickerson, of Poff, this time claiming for its victim his aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson. She had been critically ill for several days with grippe and pneumonia, but was getting better of these when she took quinsey, from which she died Sunday evening. She was the widow of the late Capt. Andrew Dickerson, who preceded her several years, and was a sister of Capts. W.T. and D.W. Sowers. She was married twice and leaves seven living children as follows: M.W. Dickerson and Miss Ella Dickerson by the second marriage and D.W. and M.B. Williams, Mrs. C.E. Spangler, of this county; Mrs. John W. Sowers, of East Radford; and Mrs. Asa Helms, of Tallula, Ill., by her first marriage. She was a highly esteemed old lady and was well thought of by all of her acquaintances, had a kind disposition and lived up to what she thought was right, although she was not a member of any church. Her funeral was preached at the Lutheran church, Tuesday, by Elds. P.G. Lester and Amos Dickerson, afterwards which she was laid to rest in the cemetery in the presence of a large number of her relatives and friends. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. on January 13, 1910.⁵

     William Spangler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 18, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary A. "Polly" Irwin on September 8, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 William Spangler died on June 14, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

     Mary A. "Polly" Irwin was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 7, 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married William Spangler, son of Daniel Spangler Sr. and Sarah Unknown, on September 8, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 8, 1828,her married name was Spangler.² Mary A. "Polly" Irwin died on November 15, 1890 at age 81.⁴

     William Conner was born on July 19, 1820 at Ohio.^2,4 He married Amy A. Martin circa 1866.^5,3,6 William Conner died on August 20, 1894 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 74.⁷

     Wilhelm E. "William" Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Aged 49 Years."⁴ He was born circa 1799.⁴ He married Nancy Ann Lawrence, daughter of Jonathan "John" Lawrence and Nancy Peden, on December 6, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 Wilhelm E. "William" Sowers died on August 22, 1848.⁴

     Nancy Ann Lawrence was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Aged 84 yrs."² She was born on August 30, 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Wilhelm E. "William" Sowers, son of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 6, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of December 6, 1831,her married name was Sowers. Nancy Ann Lawrence died circa 1893.²

     Andrew Dickerson was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on September 7, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Olive Sowers, daughter of Wilhelm E. "William" Sowers and Nancy Ann Lawrence, on June 4, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Andrew Dickerson died on November 21, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.

     Her Social Security Number was 279-26-9994.⁵ Nadine Rosalie Moses was born on December 1, 1918 at Virginia.^3,5 She married James Taylor Norwood, son of William James Norwood and Cora B. Hamby, on December 24, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was Norwood. Nadine Rosalie Moses died on March 2, 2005 at Georgia at age 86.⁵

     Frank Harman Moses was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on April 8, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,6 He married Mary Agnes Echols, daughter of J. C. Echols, on April 6, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 Frank Harman Moses died on February 11, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,6

     James Taylor Norwood was born circa 1912 at Tennessee.⁴ He married Nadine Rosalie Moses, daughter of Gordon Archie Moses and Lola Geneva "Lake" Spangler, on December 24, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Miriam Catherine Dillon was buried at Magnolia Cemetery (also known as DeFuniak Springs Cemetery), DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida.^1,2,6 She was born on October 24, 1844 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,6 She married Amos Congdon Bailey on February 27, 1873 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., Nebraska.^4,1,2 As of February 27, 1873,her married name was Bailey. Miriam Catherine Dillon died on January 14, 1912 at DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida, at age 67.^4,6 She A Good Mother At Rest. A little more than two months ago, when the chill winds began to blow and the leaves and flowers to fade, the evening shadows slowly settled around a peaceful home a little way out from our town. That house is now enshroded in darkness; the radient face of a dear mother has disappeared from the fireside, and she will be seen no more in her accustomed place. The loving little family circle has been broken for a time, and those who remain feel keenly the loss they have sustained. Miriam Catherine Dillon, the maiden name of the subject of this sketch was born in Wabash Co., Ind., in 1844. She moved to Nebraska in the year 1857. Here she was happily married to Mr. Amos C. Bailey in 1872. They moved to Florida in 1890 where they have since spent their years, proving themselves to be the most useful of citizenz. Three children accompanied them from the northwest, one son and two daughters, who still survive. At 5:20 a.m., January 15, Mrs. Baily passed peacefully away surrounded by her husband, child not having arrived yet. In the absence of their pastor, Rev. Thomas Chapman, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Slaughter, pastor of the Methodist church. The remains were interred in the cemetery at DeFuniak Springs, on January 15th at 3 p.m. Doing unto others as she would have them do unto her, this faithful mother lived a life of rare usefulness, visiting and nursing the sick, and dispelling sunshine wherever she went. In her life of loving sacrafice she revealed the life of Him who went about doing good. May the survivers take comfort in the thought, that in a little while they will be permitted to share with her the joys of the life eternal, that the shadows will disappear, and that all pain and sorrow will be done away; for trouble endures, but a night since joy will come in the morning. THOMAS CHAPMAN on January 18, 1912.²

     Mary Agnes Echols was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1638.³ She was born on April 6, 1900.^1,3 She married Frank Harman Moses, son of Dr. John Henry Moses and Peredine Hall, on April 6, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of April 6, 1921,her married name was Moses. Mary Agnes Echols died on May 31, 1985 at age 85.¹

     John William "Bill" Moses was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He and Thelma Lee Musselman were divorced.² John William "Bill" Moses married Blanche Lambert.³ John William "Bill" Moses was born on September 7, 1925 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Thelma Lee Musselman on February 10, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² John William "Bill" Moses died on February 27, 2015 at Virginia at age 89.³ He John William Moses, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1925, to the late Frank and Mary Echols Moses. He attended Unity Christian Church in Radford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Lambert; brother, Charles Moses; and sister, Ileta Proco. He is survived by his son, Frank Moses and wife, Connie, of Christiansburg; daughter, Karen Dove and husband, William, of Christiansburg; sister, Juanita Thurman, of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a niece; several nephews; a host of other relatives; and special friend, Ruth Cragett. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Wendy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Special thanks to the staff at English Meadows and Medi Home Hospice for their care of John. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 100 East Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073. on February 28, 2015.³

     Infant Twin Moses was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Twin Moses died in 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Twin Moses was born in 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Infant Twin Moses was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Twin Moses died in 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Twin Moses was born in 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Ida Mae Slusser married Frank William Moses, son of John William "Bill" Moses and Thelma Lee Musselman.¹ Ida Mae Slusser While 8 months pregnant mother, Ida Mae Slusser Moses, was raped and murdered by Buddy Earl Justus. He was later executed for the crime.¹ Her married name was Moses. She was born on February 11, 1957.¹ She died on October 3, 1978 at age 21.¹

     Frank Amos Moses Died unborn when his 8 months pregnant mother, Ida Mae Slusser Moses, was raped and murdered by Buddy Earl Justus. He was later executed for the crime.¹ He died on October 3, 1978.¹ He was born on October 3, 1978.¹

     Barbary "Barbara" Conner was buried at Cove Cemetery, Cove, Union Co., Oregon.^1,2,5 She was born on July 5, 1830 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.^4,6,2 She married John Hilderbrand on October 20, 1857 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,3 As of October 20, 1857,her married name was Hilderbrand.⁷ Barbary "Barbara" Conner died on April 26, 1911 at Cove, Union Co., Oregon, at age 80.^2,8

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1932.³ Cecil Wade Simpkins married Eula Mae "Nanny" Wade.¹ Cecil Wade Simpkins was born on April 11, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on May 6, 1974 at age 52.⁴

     Eula Mae "Nanny" Wade married Cecil Wade Simpkins.¹ Eula Mae "Nanny" Wade was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Simpkins. She was born on January 5, 1923.¹ She died on January 10, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.¹ She Eula Wade (Nanny) Simpkins, born January 5, 1923, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 10, 2005 at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wade Simpkins. Survivors include her six children, Kenneth Simpkins of Christiansburg, Richard Simpkins of Christiansburg, Ita Bishop of Riner, Joe Simpkins of Snowville, Ruth Sutphin-Thomas of Christiansburg, and Connie Moses of Radford; one brother, Frank Wade of Hopewell; two sisters, Helen and Ovela Wade of Radford; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Special thanks to loving caregivers, Rita Simpkins, Millie Warden and Christine Wood and the Good Samaritan Hospice--What she gave to many, you gave back to her. The Simpkins family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. on January 11, 2005.¹

     James L. Hunt was born in May, 1863 at Virginia.² He married Martha Emilene DeWeese, daughter of Harvey Preston DeWeese and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Wimmer, on August 19, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.

     Sarah Jane Dickerson was buried at Family Cemetery on the old John W. Shank Farm, near Rt. 808, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born in July, 1864 at Virginia.^1,3 She married John Wesley Shank, son of George C. Shank and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on July 17, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 17, 1886,her married name was Shank. Sarah Jane Dickerson died in 1942.

     Abner Lester was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; His body was later moved to Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia. Died of typhoid fever during the Civil War. His tombstone in Jacksonville Cemetery reads "Co B 54 Regt Virginia Infantry C.S.A."^1,2,3 He was born on September 18, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 He married Mary Ann Helms, daughter of William Thomas Helms and Barbara Ellen Unknown, on March 9, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Lester Family History has a marriage date of Feb 25, 1837.^5,3 Abner Lester died on May 27, 1862 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 43.^4,5,2

     Barbara E. Lester was born circa 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Moses Dickerson, son of Morrel Dickerson and Elizabeth Reed, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 12, 1865,her married name was Dickerson. Barbara E. Lester married Tazwell Puckett on October 7, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of October 7, 1884,her married name was Puckett.

     Mary Ann Helms was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 She was born on February 17, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3,1 She married Abner Lester, son of Abner A. Lester and Rachel West, on March 9, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Lester Family History has a marriage date of Feb 25, 1837.^5,1 As of March 9, 1837,her married name was Lester. Mary Ann Helms died on October 7, 1861 at age 41.^4,5,2,3,1