Alton Harry Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 14, 1912, d. August 1, 1953
FatherJessie David Vest1,2,7,4 b. September 16, 1882, d. November 6, 1955
MotherEtta "Ettie" Vest1,2,7,4 b. May 24, 1883, d. March 26, 1964
     Alton Harry Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He was born on March 14, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1911.1,2,3,4,5 He married India Pearl Craghead, daughter of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, on April 30, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6 Alton Harry Vest Alton Harry Vest, 42, died yesterday at his home near Check. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. India Craghead Vest; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Vest of near Check; a daughter Miss Adelene Vest and a son, Monroe Vest, both of Check. Other survivors are: a brother, Eslie Vest of Roanoke; five sisters, Mrs. Henry Link, Mrs. Walters, both of Check; Mrs. Hoad Poff, Mrs. Jasper Walters, both of Roanoke; and Mrs. Frank Huff of Radford. Funeral will be tomorrow in Huffville Church with burial in the church cemetery. on August 1, 1953.6 He died on August 1, 1953 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 41.2,3,4,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 139, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 39, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer8
1950Farming9

Family

India Pearl Craghead b. July 2, 1907, d. September 17, 1954
Marriage*Alton Harry Vest married India Pearl Craghead, daughter of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, on April 30, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Alton Harry Vest obituary in the Aug 1, 1953 edition.
  7. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Effie Rachel Vest Poff obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Adelene Barnes obituary in the Mar 13, 2016 edition.
  12. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  13. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  14. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Edith Adelene Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. July 9, 1932, d. March 11, 2016
FatherAlton Harry Vest1,5,6,3,7,8 b. March 14, 1912, d. August 1, 1953
MotherIndia Pearl Craghead1,5,6,3,7,9,8 b. July 2, 1907, d. September 17, 1954
     Edith Adelene Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 9, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 She married James Marion Barnes, son of John Robert Barnes and Willie H. Kelley, on November 7, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 As of November 7, 1953,her married name was Barnes. Edith Adelene Vest died on March 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.3 She Edith Adelene Barnes, 83, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 11, 2016. She was preceded by her husband, James Marion Barnes, parents, Alton and India C. Vest, son, Roger J. Barnes, and an infant sister, Mabel E. Vest. Edith retired from Maid Bess after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Rowe Furniture Company. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Dianne Barnes; grandchildren, Joel Barnes and wife Iliana, Meghan Biggert and husband Nick, Travis Overstreet and wife Val; special niece, Debbie Smith and husband Larry, and their children, Deana and her family; nephew, Danny Smith and his family; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Overstreet, Lucas Overstreet, and Isabella; brother, David M. Vest; niece, Annette Vest; and a nephew, David W. "DW" Vest. A graveside service will be conducted in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 13, 2016.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 139, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 39, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

James Marion Barnes b. January 9, 1927, d. October 18, 1999
Marriage*Edith Adelene Vest married James Marion Barnes, son of John Robert Barnes and Willie H. Kelley, on November 7, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger James Barnes obituary in the Sep 4, 2012 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Adelene Barnes obituary in the Mar 13, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Alton Harry Vest obituary in the Aug 1, 1953 edition.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the India Craghead Vest obituary in the Sep 18, 1954 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Marion Barnes obituary in the Oct 20, 1999 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mabel Ethelene Thelma Vest1,2

F, b. August 19, 1933, d. October 3, 1933
FatherAlton Harry Vest3,4,1,2,5 b. March 14, 1912, d. August 1, 1953
MotherIndia Pearl Craghead3,1,2,5 b. July 2, 1907, d. September 17, 1954
     Mabel Ethelene Thelma Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on August 19, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 8, 1933.1,2 She died on October 3, 1933 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Adelene Barnes obituary in the Mar 13, 2016 edition.

James Marion Barnes1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 9, 1927, d. October 18, 1999
FatherJohn Robert Barnes1,8,9,10,6 b. March 1, 1890, d. November 24, 1976
MotherWillie H. Kelley1,8,11,9,10,6 b. November 5, 1898, d. February 8, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-4114.12 James Marion Barnes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 9, 1927 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,1,6,7 He married Edith Adelene Vest, daughter of Alton Harry Vest and India Pearl Craghead, on November 7, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4 James Marion Barnes died on October 18, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.12,2,5 He BARNES, James Marion, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 18, 1999. He retired from Roanoke County Public Schools after 22 years of service. Surviving are his wife of forty-five years, Edith Adelene Barnes; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Dianne Barnes, Roanoke; grandson, Joel Barnes; granddaughter, Meghan Barnes, all of Roanoke; stepgrandson, Travis Overstreet, Corpus Cristi, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Conner, Copper Hill, Kelley Marie and Alfred Carr, Christine and Henry Carr, all of Salem; sister-in-law, Annabelle Barnes, Roanoke; half sisters, Geneve Fink, Vero Beach, Fla., Roberta White, Tampa, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 20, 1999.2

Family

Edith Adelene Vest b. July 9, 1932, d. March 11, 2016
Marriage*He married Edith Adelene Vest, daughter of Alton Harry Vest and India Pearl Craghead, on November 7, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Marion Barnes obituary in the Oct 20, 1999 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger James Barnes obituary in the Sep 4, 2012 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Adelene Barnes obituary in the Mar 13, 2016 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Robert Barnes obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Christine Barnes Carr obituary in the Dec 9, 2017 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie Kelley Barnes obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roger James Barnes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 11, 1956, d. August 31, 2012
FatherJames Marion Barnes6,1,2,7,5 b. January 9, 1927, d. October 18, 1999
MotherEdith Adelene Vest6,1,2,7,5 b. July 9, 1932, d. March 11, 2016
     Roger James Barnes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,5 He married Marilyn Dianne Walker on May 19, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Roger James Barnes died on August 31, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.2,4 He Roger James Barnes, 56, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 31, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, James Marion Barnes. Roger was a 1974 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School and worked in inventory control for US Foods for the past 27 years. He was a member of Southview United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dianne W. Barnes; sons, 1st Lt. Joel R. Barnes, USAF Misawa, Japan, and Travis R. Overstreet and wife, Val, of Annapolis, Md; daughter, Meghan Barnes Biggert and husband, Nicholas, of Bossier City, La; grandchild, Ryleigh Overstreet; mother, Edith Adelene Vest Barnes; mother- in-law, Claudine S. Walker, of Vinton; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, including a special cousin, Debbie Smith, of Check. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 4, 2012.2

Family

Marilyn Dianne Walker
Marriage*He married Marilyn Dianne Walker on May 19, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Joel Robert Barnes6,1,2,7
  • Meghan Amber Barnes6,1,7

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger James Barnes obituary in the Sep 4, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Marion Barnes obituary in the Oct 20, 1999 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Adelene Barnes obituary in the Mar 13, 2016 edition.

Mary Louise Saylor1,2

F, b. December 25, 1938, d. April 7, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 182-32-4229.3 Mary Louise Saylor was buried at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., South Carolina.2,4 She was born on December 25, 1938 at Stateline, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.3,1,2,4 She married David Monroe Vest, son of Alton Harry Vest and India Pearl Craghead, on March 2, 1962.1,2 As of March 2, 1962,her married name was Vest. Mary Louise Saylor died on April 7, 2006 at Little River, Horry Co., South Carolina, at age 67.2,3,4 She LITTLE RIVER - Mary Louise Vest, 67, died Friday, April 7, 2006 at her home. Born on Dec. 25, 1938 in Stateline, Pa., she was the daughter of Virginia Dorty Saylor and the late David W. Saylor. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Vest is survived by her husband of 44 years, David M. Vest of Little River; one son, David Vest of North Myrtle Beach; and one daughter, Annette Vest of Longs. A graveside service will be held at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. on April 9, 2006.2

Family

David Monroe Vest
Marriage*She married David Monroe Vest, son of Alton Harry Vest and India Pearl Craghead, on March 2, 1962.1,2 
Children
  • Annette Kay Vest1,2,5
  • David William Vest1,2

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S1905] Sun News, The, From the Mary Louise Vest obituary in the Apr 9, 2006 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S10156] North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Horry Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

L. Z. Craghead1

?, b. January 14, 1903, d. September 7, 1904
FatherGiles Elishia Payne Craighead b. February 10, 1868, d. June 4, 1932
MotherEmma Clay Overton b. July 27, 1870, d. March 22, 1962
     L. Z. Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 L. Z. Craghead was born on January 14, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 L. Z. Craghead died on September 7, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead1,2,3,4

M, b. February 25, 1905, d. March 14, 1987
FatherGiles Elishia Payne Craighead5,6,7,3 b. February 10, 1868, d. June 4, 1932
MotherEmma Clay Overton5,6,7,8,3 b. July 27, 1870, d. March 22, 1962
     Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2 He Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead, age 82, died Saturday, March 14, 1987, in a Beckley, West Va. hospital. He was a native of Floyd. Surviving are: two daughters, Betty Pemberton, Lochgelly W.Va; Shirley Turner, Hagerstown, Md; three sons, William Craighead, Falling Waters, W.Va., George Craighead, Mt. Hope, W.Va., Thomas Craighead, Axton; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren; three sisters, I.B. Lambert, Lochgelly, W.Va., Ruth Jones, Christiansburg, and Lena Hudnall, Troutville. Funeral service was at Huffville Church. Internment was in the church cemetery.1 His Social Security Number was 232-12-1810.10 He was born on February 25, 1905 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,10,2,3,4 He married Virginia L. Shank, daughter of Ralph David Shank and Hazel Augusta Jewell, on March 8, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11 Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead and Virginia L. Shank were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12 Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead died on March 14, 1987 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.9,1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 83, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 126, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 33, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 237, District 10-35, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farmer13

Family

Virginia L. Shank b. August 4, 1911, d. May 5, 1959
Marriage*Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead married Virginia L. Shank, daughter of Ralph David Shank and Hazel Augusta Jewell, on March 8, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11 
Divorce* Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead and Virginia L. Shank were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Theodore Craighead obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Overton Craghead obituary in the Mar 23, 1962 edition.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Betty May Craighead Pemberton obituary.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the George Ray Craighead obituary in the Jan 1, 1991 edition.
  17. [S907] Herald-Mail, From the Shirley Ann Turner Kelbaugh obituary in the Feb 14, 2002 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pemberton-Craighead marriage record.
  19. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Thomas David Craighead obituary in the Jan 5, 1996 edition.
  20. [S11717] J. L. Davis Funeral Home, online www.jldavisfh.com, From the William D. Craighead, Sr. obituary.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Lena Maude Craighead1

F, b. February 6, 1908, d. November 24, 1996
FatherGiles Elishia Payne Craighead2,3 b. February 10, 1868, d. June 4, 1932
MotherEmma Clay Overton2,3,4 b. July 27, 1870, d. March 22, 1962
     Lena Maude Craighead was buried at Haymakertown Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6259.6 She married George Brown Hudnall.1 Her married name was Hudnall. Lena Maude Craighead was born on February 6, 1908 at Virginia.6,5 She died on November 24, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.1,6,7,5 She HUDNALL, Lena Maude Craighead, 88, of Troutville, died Sunday, November 24, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Hudnall, and was retired from Maid Bess Corporation in Salem. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Susan Hudnall, Troutville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Georgianna Long, Roanoke, Molly and F. P. Murray, Jr., Roanoke, Dorothy and Barry Divers, Troutville; one sister, Ruth Craighead Jones, Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Haymakertown Cemetery. on November 26, 1996.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 83, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 126, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 35, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 245, District 81-43, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

George Brown Hudnall b. May 25, 1906, d. October 16, 1988
Marriage*Lena Maude Craighead married George Brown Hudnall.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Maude Craighead Hudnall obituary in the Nov 26, 1996 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Overton Craghead obituary in the Mar 23, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1286] Ruth G. Hale and Dr. Charles Linard Ayers, Haymakertown Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the George Brown Hudnall obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Wayne Hudnall obituary in the Jun 26, 2022 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia L. Shank1,2

F, b. August 4, 1911, d. May 5, 1959
FatherRalph David Shank2 b. February 18, 1886, d. August 3, 1934
MotherHazel Augusta Jewell2 b. October 18, 1892, d. March 19, 1994
     Her married name was Elkins.1 Virginia L. Shank was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married George Earl Elkins.1,4 Virginia L. Shank was born on August 4, 1911 at Virginia.3 She married Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead, son of Giles Elishia Payne Craighead and Emma Clay Overton, on March 8, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of March 8, 1928,her married name was Craighead.2 Virginia L. Shank and Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Virginia L. Shank died on May 5, 1959 at Maryland at age 47.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 33, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 185, District 22-6, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland4

Family 1

George Earl Elkins b. March 12, 1917, d. September 1, 2005
Marriage*Virginia L. Shank married George Earl Elkins.1,4 

Family 2

Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead b. February 25, 1905, d. March 14, 1987
Marriage*Virginia L. Shank married Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead, son of Giles Elishia Payne Craighead and Emma Clay Overton, on March 8, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Virginia L. Shank and Thomas Theodore "Ted" Craighead were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1485] Morning Herald, The/The Daily Mail, From the George Earl Elkins obituary in the Sep 5, 2005 edition.
  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. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Betty May Craighead Pemberton obituary.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the George Ray Craighead obituary in the Jan 1, 1991 edition.
  9. [S907] Herald-Mail, From the Shirley Ann Turner Kelbaugh obituary in the Feb 14, 2002 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pemberton-Craighead marriage record.
  11. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Thomas David Craighead obituary in the Jan 5, 1996 edition.
  12. [S11717] J. L. Davis Funeral Home, online www.jldavisfh.com, From the William D. Craighead, Sr. obituary.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Joseph V. Carr1,2

M, b. February 27, 1845
FatherHenry Wiltz Carr3 b. January 19, 1809, d. February 20, 1876
MotherMary "Polly" DeWeese3 b. April 16, 1807, d. June 13, 1851
     Joseph V. Carr was born on February 27, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Amanda "Manda" Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, on November 1, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 70, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 88, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1870Farmer1
1880Farmer2

Family

Amanda "Manda" Poff b. circa 1846, d. August 3, 1889
Marriage*Joseph V. Carr married Amanda "Manda" Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, on November 1, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ralph David Shank1,2

M, b. February 18, 1886, d. August 3, 1934
     Ralph David Shank was born on February 18, 1886. He married Hazel Augusta Jewell, daughter of Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell and Ida Belle Pickering, on August 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Ralph David Shank died on August 3, 1934 at age 48.

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Hazel Augusta Jewell b. October 18, 1892, d. March 19, 1994
Marriage*Ralph David Shank married Hazel Augusta Jewell, daughter of Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell and Ida Belle Pickering, on August 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Jewell Shank obituary in the Mar 21, 1994 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Bernard Shank obituary in the Jul 23, 1990 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Hazel Augusta Jewell1

F, b. October 18, 1892, d. March 19, 1994
FatherFlournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell1 b. January 8, 1863, d. November 8, 1937
MotherIda Belle Pickering1 b. November 14, 1864, d. July 11, 1943
     Hazel Augusta Jewell was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9881.4 She was born on October 18, 1892 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 She married Ralph David Shank on August 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 4, 1910,her married name was Shank. Hazel Augusta Jewell died on March 19, 1994 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 101.4,3 She SHANK, Hazel Jewell, 101, of Montgomery County, died Saturday, March 19, 1994. She was the widow of Ralph David Shank. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Skinner, Pullahoma, Tenn; sons, Paul J. Shank, Prince George, Ralph D. Shank, Marmet, W.Va; 26 grandchildren, numerous great-and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel with burial in Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on March 21, 1994.3

Family

Ralph David Shank b. February 18, 1886, d. August 3, 1934
Marriage*She married Ralph David Shank on August 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Jewell Shank obituary in the Mar 21, 1994 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Bernard Shank obituary in the Jul 23, 1990 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Callie Maude Vest1,2

F, b. October 15, 1893, d. December 29, 1945
FatherLewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest1,3,4,2 b. December 6, 1864, d. January 6, 1956
MotherRowena Odell Craghead1,3,4,2 b. May 6, 1872, d. May 27, 1964
     Callie Maude Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7,2 She was born on October 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,7,2 She married Posie Lester Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on December 29, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,6,2 As of December 29, 1912,her married name was Sisson. Callie Maude Vest died on December 29, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.5,6,7,2 She Mrs. Maude Vest Sisson, age 52, wife of Posie L. Sisson, died Dec 29th in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors are her husband and the following children: Gladys and Pauline Sisson, Pilot, Cpl. Garth Sisson, Fort Banks, Mass; and Sebert Sisson, Agric. teacher of Willis High. Funeral services were held at Huffville Church followed by interment in the church burial ground. on January 3, 1946.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 261, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 18, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 41, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 65, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 42, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Posie Lester Sisson b. April 15, 1889, d. February 24, 1959
Marriage*Callie Maude Vest married Posie Lester Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on December 29, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Maude Vest Sisson obituary in the Jan 3, 1946 edition.
  7. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Robert Peter Vest Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 2, 1896, d. March 23, 1980
FatherLewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest6,7,8,9,5,10,11,12 b. December 6, 1864, d. January 6, 1956
MotherRowena Odell Craghead6,7,8,9,5,10,11,12 b. May 6, 1872, d. May 27, 1964
     Robert Peter Vest Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,13,14 His Social Security Number was 224-09-4631.15 He was born on May 2, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5,15 He married Livie May Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, circa 1927.1,6,3,16,5,13,14 Robert Peter Vest Sr. died on March 23, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.5,17,14 He Robert P. Vest, Sr., age 83, of 142 Princeton Circle, N.E., died Sunday in a local hospital. He was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church, was a retired building construction superintendent and was an Army veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Livie Angle daughter, Mrs. W. D. (Winnie) Campbell, Roanoke; three sons, Robert P. Vest, Jr., Roanoke; Lewis L. Vest, Goodview; Kermit L. Vest, Salem; five grandchildren. Burial will be in Sherwood. on March 25, 1980.14

Census Records

1900Dwelling 261, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 18, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 82, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 285, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 236, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia18
1950Dwelling 127, District 120-6, Roanoke, Virginia19

Occupation

1930Carpenter16
1940Retail grocery carpenter18
1950Construction company carpenter foreman19

Family

Livie May Angle b. February 20, 1901, d. February 15, 1986
Marriage*Robert Peter Vest Sr. married Livie May Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, circa 1927.1,6,3,16,5,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Livie Angle Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winnie Vest Campbell obituary in the Oct 25, 2013 edition.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Odell Craighead Vest obituary in the May 29, 1964 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis L. Vest obituary in the Jan 7, 1956 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clarence Vest obituary in the Jun 11, 1951 edition.
  13. [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&
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert P. Vest, Sr. obituary in the Mar 25, 1980 edition.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kermit L. Vest obitutary in the May 1, 2011 edition.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Andrew/Anthony Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 24, 1879, d. May 13, 1953
FatherWilliam Haden/Hayden Furrow2,4,7,8,9,6 b. January 27, 1850, d. February 10, 1920
MotherElizabeth Charlotte "Betsy" Poff2,4,7,8,9 b. March 5, 1850, d. April 15, 1912
     William Andrew/Anthony Furrow was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on February 24, 1879 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 He married Lucy Olive Walters, daughter of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on April 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 William Andrew/Anthony Furrow died on May 13, 1953 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1,2,3,9 He William A. Furrow, 74, of Crab Orchard, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednsday in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born in Floyd County, Va. the son of the late Hayden and Betsy Furrow. A retired miner, He was a member of Local No. 4578 of Crab Orchard, Methodist Church in Floyd County, Va. and had resided in Crab Orchard for 18 years. Survivors include two sons, Clarence and Elmer Furrow, Crab Orchard; two daughters, Mrs. J. O. Keith and Mrs. Steve Meadows, Crab Orchard; one brother, John Furrow, Alleghany Springs, Md; and one sister, Mrs. Ella Maxie, Roanoke, Va. The body is at Calfee Funeral Home. on May 15, 1953.9

Census Records

1880Dwelling 386, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 29, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 114, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 73, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 130, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Teamster8
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12

Family

Lucy Olive Walters b. August 30, 1877, d. August 4, 1939
Marriage*William Andrew/Anthony Furrow married Lucy Olive Walters, daughter of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on April 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William A. Furrow obituary in the May 15, 1953 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Jordan marriage record.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer J. Furrow obituary in the Apr 5, 1968 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clarence Lemuel Furrow obituary in the Jul 30, 1965 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Celeste J./G. Furrow1

F, b. March 25, 1871
FatherWilliam Haden/Hayden Furrow1,2 b. January 27, 1850, d. February 10, 1920
MotherElizabeth Charlotte "Betsy" Poff1,2 b. March 5, 1850, d. April 15, 1912
     Celeste J./G. Furrow was born on March 25, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 12, 1894,her married name was Palmer.1 She married James Haden Flourney Palmer on May 12, 1894 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 386, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 166, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

James Haden Flourney Palmer b. July, 1870
Marriage*Celeste J./G. Furrow married James Haden Flourney Palmer on May 12, 1894 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  5. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.