Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Elizabeth Conner^1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1827

Father

Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr.^4,2,3 b. January 10, 1778, d. July 8, 1841

Mother

Rebecca Smith^4,2,3 b. June 29, 1788, d. December 14, 1847

Elizabeth Conner was born on October 3, 1827 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.^4,2 She married Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee, son of Benjamin F. Davee and Amanda Shorde, on March 22, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,1,3 As of March 22, 1849,her married name was Davee. Elizabeth Conner On the 1876 Cumberland Co, IL, plat map, Elizabeth is owner of a large chunk of land, having 160 acres in one plot alone. She lived just south of Greenup and west of Hazel Dell. in 1876.¹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 875, Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois

⁵

1870

Dwelling 68, Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois

⁶

1880

Dwelling 9, District 63, Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois

⁷

Family

Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee b. January 4, 1831, d. September 27, 1873

Marriage*

Elizabeth Conner married Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee, son of Benjamin F. Davee and Amanda Shorde, on March 22, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,1,3

Children

Martha Ann Jane "Mattie" Davee+^4,1,3,5 b. January 14, 1850, d. February 9, 1883
Daniel S. Davee+^4,1,5 b. December 26, 1851, d. January 17, 1929
Isaac Benjamin Davee^4,1,5,6 b. January 10, 1854, d. September 15, 1881
William Thomas Davee^4,1,5,6,7 b. October 26, 1856, d. October 15, 1884
Amanda V. "Manda" Davee^4,8,1,5 b. April 30, 1859, d. August 23, 1862
Mary G. F. Davee^4,8,1 b. August 7, 1861, d. August 23, 1862
Sarah E. Davee^4,8,1,6,7 b. November 16, 1863, d. January 24, 1884

Citations

[S468] Van Gundy Family Tree (Davee), online http://www.vangundy.net/familytree/paf/index.htm#TOC
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S459] Davee and Related Families, online http://www.famgen.net/davee/surnames.htm
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S458] Jasper County, Illinois Cemetery Listings, online http://www.iltrails.org/jasper/cemeteries.html

Juanita Hackler^1,2,3

F, b. June 18, 1900, d. June 30, 1958

Juanita Hackler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 18, 1900 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.² She married Gomer Edward Conner, son of Walter Elmore Conner and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, on March 26, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 26, 1932,her married name was Conner. Juanita Hackler died on June 30, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.²

Family

Gomer Edward Conner b. October 1, 1903, d. August 18, 1970

Marriage*

She married Gomer Edward Conner, son of Walter Elmore Conner and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, on March 26, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3

Citations

[S673] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 1.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

William Leonard Mabry^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 9, 1888, d. December 24, 1975

William Leonard Mabry was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He was born on April 9, 1888 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4,7,8 He married Della Florence Smith, daughter of George Leonard Smith and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on April 18, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^9,6 William Leonard Mabry died on December 24, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^1,2,3,4 He William Leonard Mabry, age 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1975, in a Montgomery County hospital. Surviving are his wife, Della Florence Mabry; seven daughters, Mattie Thompson, Recie Shields, both of Kansas City, Claudine Jones, Pearlie Liverman, California, Christine Mabry, Elliston, Virginia Davis, Salem, Jane Cole, Pilot; five sons, Terry Mabry, Darshall Mabry, both of Elliston, Early Mabry, Christiansburg, Jesse Mabry, Radford, Ray Mabry, Pilot; one sister, Lucy Roop, Dublin. Funeral was held at the Huffville Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. on January 1, 1976.²

Occupation

1941

Virginia State highway department employee⁶

Family

Della Florence Smith b. November 24, 1904, d. March 30, 1999

Marriage*

William Leonard Mabry married Della Florence Smith, daughter of George Leonard Smith and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on April 18, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^9,6

Children

Martha Jane Mabry^2,10,11,12
Harold Ray Mabry^9,2,10,11

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the William Leonard Mabry obituary in the Jan 1, 1976 edition.
[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S673] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 1.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S948] Beth Fridley, Pulaski Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1893.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Florence Mabry obituary in the Apr 2, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Mobie Conner Barlow obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1995] News & Messenger, From the George W. Conner, Sr. obituary in the Apr 30, 2000 edition.

Aida Theresa Bosta¹

F, b. January 20, 1926, d. December 20, 2005

Her Social Security Number was 051-20-9507.² Aida Theresa Bosta was born on January 20, 1926 at Brooklyn, New York.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Owen Wesley Conner, son of William B. "Bill" Conner and Ocie Ella Worrell, on June 27, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3 As of June 27, 1959,her married name was Conner.³ Aida Theresa Bosta died on December 20, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^6,2,7 She Aida Theresa Conner, 79, of Roanoke, passed away at home Tuesday, December 20, 2005 surrounded by the love and support of her family and friends. She is predeceased by 2 of her 11 children, Patrick Conner and Dennis Gregson. She is survived by her spouse, Owen Wesley and nine children, from Hampton, Va., Diana Bosta and best friend, Carla Young, Susan Mcgee and spouse, Tim, Cyndi Conner and best friend, Steve; from Roanoke, Wesley Conner, David Conner and spouse, Daisy, Peggy Yeakle and spouse, Paul, Wayne Conner, Eric Conner, Elaine Mowbray and spouse, Donnie Mowbray, Jr; grandchildren, Danielle Mowbray, Danielle Towns and spouse, Shane, Anton Bosta, Jessica Reynolds and best friend, Nell, Bobby Reynolds and spouse, Stephanie, David Conner Jr., Damion Kogut and spouse, Kim, Shane Kogut, Timothy Mcgee, Dana Kogut; great-grandchildren, Tyeshia, Tyler and Tyrese Towns, Lauren and Ethan Reynolds, Jonathan, Joshua and Peyton. Aida was an Italian who loved to play bingo. She loved to feed the seagulls and go crabbing in Hampton, Va. She loved to listen to the BEEGEES. She loved to roller skate, bowl and dance. Her favorite color was orange. She had strawberry blonde hair with big beautiful brown eyes and a smile that would light up the room. She never met a stranger and always put the needs of others before her own. Though she will be missed, her spirit will always be in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. To all she was a best friend, a girlfriend and a mother. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Stavola and all of the other doctors and nurses who took great care of her. on December 22, 2005.⁶

Family

Owen Wesley Conner

Marriage*

She married Owen Wesley Conner, son of William B. "Bill" Conner and Ocie Ella Worrell, on June 27, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3

Children

Wesley "Wes" Conner^6,8,9
Wayne Conner^6,8,9
Eric Conner^6,8,9
David Owen Conner^6,8,3
Patrick Owen Conner^6,9 b. January 12, 1963, d. July 30, 1969
Peggy Sue Conner^6,8,3,9
Cynthia Theresa Conner^6,8,3,9 b. November 24, 1964, d. January 20, 2018
Elaine Christine Conner^6,8,9,3

Citations

[S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6442] New York City Department of Health, New York, New York, Births, 1910-1965.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aida Theresa Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy M. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cynthia Theresa Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 2018 edition.

Luther Ishmael Conner Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 7, 1901, d. February 27, 1971

Father

Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner^5,6,2,7,8 b. January 11, 1877, d. December 28, 1953

Mother

Lilly/Lillie Willard b. March, 1880

His Social Security Number was 232-18-4266.⁹ Luther Ishmael Conner Sr. was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^10,2,4 He was born on May 7, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone ha a birth date of May 5, 1901.^9,11,3,4 He married Grace Ethel Earles on February 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,4,12 Luther Ishmael Conner Sr. died on February 27, 1971 at Radford, Virginia, at age 69.^10,2,4 He Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr., 69, of Radford died Saturday in a Radford hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace E. Conner; three sons, Luther I. Conner Jr., Radford, David N. Conner, Dublin, Daniel L. Conner, Radford; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lynn Phillips, Radford, Mrs. Rebecca Hewitt, Fronton, Ohio; a brother, Eugene Conner, Troutvllle; five sisters, Mrs. Carl Collins, Lynchburg, Mrs. Virginia Mason, Roanoke, Mrs. Mabel Guilllams, Riner, Miss Willye Conner, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Christiansburg. Burial in Westview Cemetery. on March 1, 1971.¹⁰

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 7, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 273, District 18, Radford, Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his uncle James E. Conner¹³

1930

Dwelling 223, District 4, Radford, Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his uncle James E. Conner¹⁴

1940

Dwelling 46, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 48, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1920		Pipe shop laborer¹³
1930		Pipe shop molder¹⁴
1940		Contractor laborer¹⁵
1950		Railroad car man helper¹⁶

Family

Grace Ethel Earles b. August 24, 1908, d. August 26, 1974

Marriage*

Luther Ishmael Conner Sr. married Grace Ethel Earles on February 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,4,12

Children

Luther Ishmael Conner Jr.^{17,1,10,18,15,16,12}
Mary Lynn Conner^{19,10,11,18,15,16,12}
Noah David Conner Sr.+^{20,10,18,16,12} b. June 1, 1942, d. August 8, 2023
Rebecca Faye Conner^{19,10,11,18,16,12}
Daniel Lee Conner^10,18,16,12

Citations

[S959] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 3.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S2908] Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=broce&GSfn=warren&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=40195107&CRid=52613&df=all&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S893] Evelyn Faye Conner (granddaughter-in-law), "Luther Ishmel Conner," e-mail to forwarded from Mary C. Williams, May 16, 2002.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Noah A. Conner obituary in tan unknown edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Melear Conner obituary in the Nov 30, 1938 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1971 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Earls Conner obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S894] City of Radford, City of Radford, Chancery Court Book 10.
[S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Noah David Conner, Sr. obituary.
[S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
[S2001] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 2.

Eli Conner^1,2,3

M, b. November 9, 1832, d. December 23, 1875

Father

Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr.⁴ b. January 10, 1778, d. July 8, 1841

Mother

Rebecca Smith⁴ b. June 29, 1788, d. December 14, 1847

Eli Conner was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on November 9, 1832 at Rush Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds on July 4, 1854 at Rush Co., Indiana.^3,6 Eli Conner died on December 23, 1875 at Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois, at age 43.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1279, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his brother George¹

1860

Dwelling 1160, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

1870

Dwelling 115, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁷

Occupation

1850		Farmer¹
1860		Farmer²
1870		Farmer⁷

Family

Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds b. circa 1834

Marriage*

Eli Conner married Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds on July 4, 1854 at Rush Co., Indiana.^3,6

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S756] Bill and Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Daniel Conner Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Mary Katherine/Catherine Lawrence^1,2,3

F, b. November 20, 1890, d. March 14, 1973

Father

Silas Frank Lawrence² b. 1858, d. 1918

Mother

Eugenia A. Haymaker² b. 1869, d. 1949

Her Social Security Number was 224-64-9306.⁴ Mary Katherine/Catherine Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 20, 1890.^4,1 She married James Cabell Dobbins, son of Giles G. Dobbins and Virginia A. Unknown, on May 30, 1910.^1,2 As of May 30, 1910,her married name was Dobbins. Mary Katherine/Catherine Lawrence died on March 14, 1973 at age 82.¹

Family

James Cabell Dobbins

Marriage*

She married James Cabell Dobbins, son of Giles G. Dobbins and Virginia A. Unknown, on May 30, 1910.^1,2

Children

Mildred Lee Dobbins+^5,2,6 b. July 13, 1911, d. April 12, 2007
Virginia Blanche Dobbins+^7,2,6,3,8 b. January 6, 1920, d. October 1, 2010

Citations

[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Dobbins Yates obituary in the Oct 3, 2010 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lee Dobbins Light obituary in the Apr 13, 2007 edition.
[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Martha/Marthey Conner¹

F, b. December 25, 1834

Father

Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr.^2,1 b. January 10, 1778, d. July 8, 1841

Mother

Rebecca Smith^2,1 b. June 29, 1788, d. December 14, 1847

Martha/Marthey Conner Martha apparently died at a young age. She was not enumerated in the 1840 Census.³ She was born on December 25, 1834 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^2,1

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.

Merriman Flemon Poff¹

M, b. May 26, 1895, d. December 24, 1972

Father

Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff^{2,1,3,4,5,6,7} b. March 21, 1871, d. June 17, 1955

Mother

Mary J. Price^2,1,6,7 b. circa 1878, d. August 1, 1896

His Social Security Number was 219-12-5358.⁸ Merriman Flemon Poff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7 He was born on May 26, 1895 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as May 26, 1891 and her death certificate has May 26, 1894.^9,2,1,10,7 He married Maude C. Conner, daughter of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, on December 29, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 Merriman Flemon Poff married Fannie Bell Bowles, daughter of Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles and Louzetta "Lou" Boothe, on January 3, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Merriman Flemon Poff and Fannie Bell Bowles were divorced on November 17, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 Merriman Flemon Poff died on December 24, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^8,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 80, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 298, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 58, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

1930

Dwelling 57, District 14, Election District 14, Harford Co., Maryland

¹⁴

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer¹³

1930

Dairy farmer¹⁴

Family 1

Maude C. Conner b. October 26, 1902, d. March 8, 1958

Marriage*

Merriman Flemon Poff married Maude C. Conner, daughter of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, on December 29, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7

Child

Marvin Arlis Poff+^14,15,16 b. March 17, 1928, d. July 11, 1995

Family 2

Fannie Bell Bowles b. February 10, 1902, d. August 17, 1979

Marriage*

Merriman Flemon Poff married Fannie Bell Bowles, daughter of Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles and Louzetta "Lou" Boothe, on January 3, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

Merriman Flemon Poff and Fannie Bell Bowles were divorced on November 17, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Samuel Slick Poff obituary in the Jun 18, 1955 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Perdine Poff Manning obituary in the Feb 3, 2012 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S208] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 15.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Arlis Poff obitutary in the Jul 13, 1995 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Cabel "Cabel" Yates^1,2,3

M, b. November 27, 1877, d. May 25, 1967

Father

George Washington "Big" Yates^1,4 b. November 7, 1838, d. May 27, 1922

Mother

Mary Jane Yates^1,4 b. October 2, 1838, d. November 29, 1928

George Cabel "Cabel" Yates was buried at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, at the junction of Rt. 680 and Rt. 694, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 27, 1877 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Edna Joyce, daughter of Aubrey Hill Joyce and Sarah Jane "Jennie" Plaster, on November 27, 1919.^1,2 George Cabel "Cabel" Yates died on May 25, 1967 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 89.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 312, District 158, Mayo Township, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 117, District 126, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 143, District 9, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 49, District 71-9, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁵
1930		Farmer⁶
1940		Farmer⁷

Family

Edna Joyce b. October 29, 1902, d. July 8, 1994

Marriage*

George Cabel "Cabel" Yates married Edna Joyce, daughter of Aubrey Hill Joyce and Sarah Jane "Jennie" Plaster, on November 27, 1919.^1,2

Children

Pauline Yates^1,6,7
Robert Murray Yates^1,6,7 b. August 24, 1923, d. January 1, 1945
Claude Andrew Yates^1,6,7
Thyra Jane Yates¹

Citations

[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S740] Bri Wall, "Aubrey Hill Joyce," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29, 2005.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Christian Oscar Wickham^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962

Father

Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham^{5,2,6,7,8,4,9} b. October 20, 1850, d. June 22, 1913

Mother

Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole^5,2,7,8,9 b. October 30, 1852, d. May 9, 1904

Christian Oscar Wickham was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on November 30, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,10,4 He married Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, daughter of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,1,4 Christian Oscar Wickham married Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on August 17, 1938 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Christian Oscar Wickham and Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills were divorced on January 10, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ Christian Oscar Wickham died on October 17, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,1,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 324, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1900

Dwelling 173, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 20, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

1930

Dwelling 53, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1940

Dwelling 74, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Farmer⁶
1920		Farmer¹³
1930		Farmer¹⁴
1940		Farmer¹⁵

Family 1

Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930

Marriage*

Christian Oscar Wickham married Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, daughter of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,1,4

Children

George Schuyler Wickham+^5,6,13,3,4 b. February 2, 1903, d. September 25, 1966
Oscar Banks Wickham+^{5,16,6,13,14,3} b. December 21, 1904, d. October 6, 1991
Clifton Roger Wickham+^5,6,13,3,4 b. September 30, 1906, d. March 11, 1975
William Otho "Billy" Wickham+^{6,13,14,3,4,9,17} b. February 14, 1909, d. March 5, 1959
Herman Letcher Wickham+^{5,13,14,3,4,9} b. April 28, 1911, d. August 29, 1984
Ruby Alice Wickham+^13,14,3,17 b. October 6, 1913, d. April 18, 2010
Irvin Bernard Wickham+^{13,14,3,15,18,17} b. February 13, 1916, d. July 23, 1996
Mary Hester Wickham+^5,13,14,3,19 b. circa August, 1918, d. October 4, 1990
Hersey Elmer Wickham+^{5,14,3,15,4,9} b. March 25, 1921, d. May 18, 1975
Benjamin Lewis "Bennie" Wickham^5,14,3,15 b. December 13, 1927, d. March 10, 1998

Family 2

Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills b. September 21, 1895, d. June 23, 1983

Marriage*

Christian Oscar Wickham married Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on August 17, 1938 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹

Divorce*

Christian Oscar Wickham and Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills were divorced on January 10, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹

Citations

[S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."

Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff^1,2,3

F, b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930

Father

William Jacob Poff^4,5,1,6,3 b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Rierson^4,5,1,6,3 b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904

Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on December 9, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,1,3 She married Christian Oscar Wickham, son of Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham and Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,7,3 As of February 5, 1902,her married name was Wickham. Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff died on March 9, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^5,7,8,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 95, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 20, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Christian Oscar Wickham b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962

Marriage*

Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff married Christian Oscar Wickham, son of Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham and Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,7,3

Children

George Schuyler Wickham+^5,10,11,2,3 b. February 2, 1903, d. September 25, 1966
Oscar Banks Wickham+^5,12,10,11,2 b. December 21, 1904, d. October 6, 1991
Clifton Roger Wickham+^5,10,11,2,3 b. September 30, 1906, d. March 11, 1975
William Otho "Billy" Wickham+^{10,11,2,3,13,14} b. February 14, 1909, d. March 5, 1959
Herman Letcher Wickham+^5,11,2,3,13 b. April 28, 1911, d. August 29, 1984
Ruby Alice Wickham+^11,2,14 b. October 6, 1913, d. April 18, 2010
Irvin Bernard Wickham+^11,2,15,14 b. February 13, 1916, d. July 23, 1996
Mary Hester Wickham+^5,11,2,16 b. circa August, 1918, d. October 4, 1990
Hersey Elmer Wickham+^5,2,3,13 b. March 25, 1921, d. May 18, 1975
Benjamin Lewis "Bennie" Wickham^5,2 b. December 13, 1927, d. March 10, 1998

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
[S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."

Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham^1,2

M, b. October 20, 1850, d. June 22, 1913

Father

LuCalvin Wickham^1,3,2 b. January 12, 1817, d. February 14, 1903

Mother

Nancy E. Kinzie^1,3,2 b. January 3, 1811, d. January 13, 1885

Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He was born on October 20, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 He married Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on February 13, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham died on June 22, 1913 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 324, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 173, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 20, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his son Christian⁸

Occupation

1880		Farmer⁵
1900		Farmer⁷
1910		Farm laborer⁸

Family

Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole b. October 30, 1852, d. May 9, 1904

Marriage*

Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham married Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on February 13, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4

Children

Landon William "Willie" Wickham+^3,5,9 b. November 25, 1873, d. before May 2, 1930
James Wilburn Wickham+^5,7 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965
Christian Oscar Wickham+^{10,11,8,5,7,2,12} b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
Nancy A. Wickham^13,14 b. June 1, 1881, d. June 2, 1883
Gillia A. Wickham b. November 29, 1881, d. July 26, 1882
Cynthia Annie Wickham+^15,7,13,2 b. December 20, 1883, d. December 4, 1962
Eliza Ella Wickham+^15,7 b. April 17, 1889, d. February 19, 1950
Ida Lee Wickham+⁷ b. October 13, 1892, d. November 4, 1990

Citations

[S584] Carlisle Bowling (g-g-grandaughter of LuCalvin Wickham), "Noah Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 12, 2004.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole^1,2

F, b. October 30, 1852, d. May 9, 1904

Father

Harvey Cole^3,4,5,2 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908

Mother

Cynthia P. Winfrey^3,4,5,2 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926

Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on October 30, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham, son of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on February 13, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of February 13, 1873,her married name was Wickham. Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole died on May 9, 1904 at age 51.⁶

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 62, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1870

Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 324, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 173, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham b. October 20, 1850, d. June 22, 1913

Marriage*

Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole married Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham, son of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on February 13, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1

Children

Landon William "Willie" Wickham+^4,7,10 b. November 25, 1873, d. before May 2, 1930
James Wilburn Wickham+^7,9 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965
Christian Oscar Wickham+^11,12,7,9,13 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
Nancy A. Wickham^14,15 b. June 1, 1881, d. June 2, 1883
Gillia A. Wickham b. November 29, 1881, d. July 26, 1882
Cynthia Annie Wickham+^16,9,14,17 b. December 20, 1883, d. December 4, 1962
Eliza Ella Wickham+^16,9 b. April 17, 1889, d. February 19, 1950
Ida Lee Wickham+⁹ b. October 13, 1892, d. November 4, 1990

Citations

[S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S584] Carlisle Bowling (g-g-grandaughter of LuCalvin Wickham), "Noah Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 12, 2004.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edna Joyce^1,2,3

F, b. October 29, 1902, d. July 8, 1994

Father

Aubrey Hill Joyce^1,3 b. January 5, 1881, d. January 13, 1962

Mother

Sarah Jane "Jennie" Plaster^1,3 b. July 2, 1880, d. April 30, 1930

Edna Joyce was buried at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, at the junction of Rt. 680 and Rt. 694, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-28-2381.⁴ She was born on October 29, 1902 at Virginia.^5,4 She married George Cabel "Cabel" Yates, son of George Washington "Big" Yates and Mary Jane Yates, on November 27, 1919.^1,3 As of November 27, 1919,her married name was Yates. Edna Joyce died on July 8, 1994 at Virginia at age 91.^4,2 She YATES, Edna Joyce, 91, of Stuart, died Friday, July 8, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Providence United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart. on July 10, 1994.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 117, District 126, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 143, District 9, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 49, District 71-9, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

George Cabel "Cabel" Yates b. November 27, 1877, d. May 25, 1967

Marriage*

Edna Joyce married George Cabel "Cabel" Yates, son of George Washington "Big" Yates and Mary Jane Yates, on November 27, 1919.^1,3

Children

Pauline Yates^1,6,7
Robert Murray Yates^1,6,7 b. August 24, 1923, d. January 1, 1945
Claude Andrew Yates^1,6,7
Thyra Jane Yates¹

Citations

[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Joyce Yates obituary in the Jul 10, 1994 edition.
[S740] Bri Wall, "Aubrey Hill Joyce," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29, 2005.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Berry Rudick Richards¹

M, b. December 5, 1854, d. November 25, 1922

Father

William N. Richards¹ b. circa 1819, d. July 16, 1883

Mother

Mary "Polly" Vest¹ b. circa 1820, d. June 1, 1886

Berry Rudick Richards was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 5, 1854 at Virginia.² He married Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead, daughter of William Timothy Craghead and Mary Jane Rudock, on March 7, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Berry Rudick Richards died on November 25, 1922 at age 67.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead b. May 24, 1859, d. October 27, 1934

Marriage*

Berry Rudick Richards married Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead, daughter of William Timothy Craghead and Mary Jane Rudock, on March 7, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Mary Arletha Jane Richards+^4,5 b. October 9, 1887, d. June 14, 1972
Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards+⁵ b. November 3, 1893, d. May 28, 1967

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead¹

F, b. May 24, 1859, d. October 27, 1934

Father

William Timothy Craghead¹

Mother

Mary Jane Rudock¹

Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 24, 1859 at Virginia.² She married Berry Rudick Richards, son of William N. Richards and Mary "Polly" Vest, on March 7, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 7, 1881,her married name was Richards. Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead died on October 27, 1934 at age 75.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Berry Rudick Richards b. December 5, 1854, d. November 25, 1922

Marriage*

Eva Susannah "Susan" Craghead married Berry Rudick Richards, son of William N. Richards and Mary "Polly" Vest, on March 7, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Mary Arletha Jane Richards+^4,5 b. October 9, 1887, d. June 14, 1972
Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards+ b. November 3, 1893, d. May 28, 1967

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Merman Eldridge Conner^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 16, 1896, d. July 13, 1982

Father

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner^6,7,8,5 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934

Mother

Doshia Deuisie Conner^6,7,5 b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963

His Social Security Number was 226-01-6707.⁹ Merman Eldridge Conner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,10,5 He was born on October 16, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,6,2,10,8,5,11,12,13} He married Cornelia Jane Via circa 1919.^1,5 Merman Eldridge Conner married Perylee Snowden McAllister on February 20, 1974 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Merman Eldridge Conner died on July 13, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^10,5,12

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 92, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 109, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 181, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 176, District 120-14, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1930		Silk mill spinner¹
1940		Rayon mill spinner¹⁴
1950		Electrical worker¹⁵

Family 1

Cornelia Jane Via b. July 29, 1902, d. November 13, 1971

Marriage*

Merman Eldridge Conner married Cornelia Jane Via circa 1919.^1,5

Children

Lloyd Percy "Billy" Conner Sr.+^1,14,8,16,5 b. November 19, 1921, d. April 12, 1991
Cecil Edward Conner^1,14,5,15 b. August 11, 1923, d. January 4, 1986

Family 2

Perylee Snowden McAllister b. July 25, 1916, d. July 29, 1997

Marriage*

Merman Eldridge Conner married Perylee Snowden McAllister on February 20, 1974 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Vernie Gladden Conner Sr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974

Father

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner^9,10,1,5,7,8 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934

Mother

Doshia Deuisie Conner^9,10,1,5,7,8 b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963

Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 719-09-1878.^11,6 He was born on March 15, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,2,11,5,12,7,8} He married Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy on December 23, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^13,4,5,6,7 Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. died on January 21, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^11,5,6 He Vernie Gladden Conner Sr., age 75, of Rt. 3, Salem, passed away Monday morning in a Salem hospital. He was a retired boiler maker for Norfolk and Western Railway. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Dowdy Conner; one son, V. G. Conner Jr., Salem; six daughters, Miss Daurice Conner, Salem; Mrs. Katherine Overacre and Mrs. Helen Kitts, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Edith Bohon, Marion, N.C; Mrs. Margaret Fox, Elliston; Mrs. Carolyn Flora, Vinton; two brothers, D. C. Conner and M. E. Conner, both of Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Trudy Craighead, Mrs. Mary Stump, Mrs. Lisia Mills and Miss Bessie Conner, all of Franklin County; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Cemetery. on January 22, 1974.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 92, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 20, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁴

1940

Dwelling 69, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 330, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Railroad boiler maker¹⁴
1940		Railroad boiler maker helper¹⁵
1950		Railroad boiler maker¹⁶

Family

Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy b. November 22, 1900, d. April 21, 1994

Marriage*

Vernie Gladden Conner Sr. married Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy on December 23, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^13,4,5,6,7

Children

Katherine Virginia Conner+^{13,4,14,15,17,18,6,16,19} b. December 4, 1921, d. April 17, 2000
Vernie Gladden Conner Jr.+^{13,20,4,14,15,17,18,6} b. January 16, 1924, d. December 11, 2016
Helen Marie Conner+^{13,4,14,15,17,18,6} b. June 15, 1927, d. May 23, 2023
Daurice June Conner^{13,4,15,18,6,16} b. June 18, 1930, d. October 5, 2009
Edith Elizabeth Conner^{13,4,15,17,18,6,16}
Margaret Ann Conner^{21,4,15,18,6,16}
Carolyn Dawne "Carol" Conner^{13,4,18,6,16,17}

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daurice June Conner obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vernie Gladden Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1974 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie D. Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1994 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernie G. Conner, Jr. obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Conner Overacre obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.

Dyre Curtis Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 7, 1904, d. December 16, 1976

Father

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner^5,6,4 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934

Mother

Doshia Deuisie Conner^5,6,4 b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963

His Social Security Number was 235-05-3793.⁷ Dyre Curtis Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on April 7, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4 He married Eudoxie Lillian Perdue on March 10, 1934 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Dyre Curtis Conner and Eudoxie Lillian Perdue were divorced on July 6, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Dyre Curtis Conner died on December 16, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,2,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 247, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 18, District 120-63, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer⁵
1920	Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia	⁵
1940		Coal miner⁸
1950		Iron works worker⁹

Family

Eudoxie Lillian Perdue b. January 19, 1902, d. December 30, 1981

Marriage*

Dyre Curtis Conner married Eudoxie Lillian Perdue on March 10, 1934 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³

Divorce*

Dyre Curtis Conner and Eudoxie Lillian Perdue were divorced on July 6, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Children

Donald Curtis Conner^1,4 b. May 8, 1935, d. February 18, 1938
Algie James Conner+^8,9,10 b. January 19, 1939, d. May, 1986

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.