Fannie Bell Bowles1,2,3

F, b. February 10, 1902, d. August 17, 1979
FatherRobert Lee "Bob" Bowles1,4,3 b. February 26, 1881, d. July 30, 1960
MotherLouzetta "Lou" Boothe1,4,3 b. February 23, 1882, d. October 24, 1930
     Fannie Bell Bowles Mrs. Fannie Bowles Conner, age 77, died Friday, August 17, 1979 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are one son, Junior Lee Conner, Copper Hill; one sister, Mrs. Hettie Lawrence Poplar, Montana. Funeral was at Salem Church. Interment in the church cemetery.2 She was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-46-6130.6 She was born on February 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,4,6 As of June 30, 1923,her married name was Conner.3 She married Robert Roy Conner, son of Joseph Lawson Conner and Sarah Doshia Conner, on June 30, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 Fannie Bell Bowles married Merriman Flemon "Merryman" Poff, son of Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff and Mary J. Price, on January 3, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 3, 1959,her married name was Poff. Fannie Bell Bowles and Merriman Flemon "Merryman" Poff were divorced on November 17, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 Fannie Bell Bowles died on August 17, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.5,2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 4, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 103, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 4, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Robert Roy Conner b. January 23, 1902, d. December 22, 1952
Marriage*Fannie Bell Bowles married Robert Roy Conner, son of Joseph Lawson Conner and Sarah Doshia Conner, on June 30, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 
Child

Family 2

Merriman Flemon "Merryman" Poff b. May 26, 1895, d. December 24, 1972
Marriage*Fannie Bell Bowles married Merriman Flemon "Merryman" Poff, son of Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff and Mary J. Price, on January 3, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Fannie Bell Bowles and Merriman Flemon "Merryman" Poff were divorced on November 17, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Fannie Bowles Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S208] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 15.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Roy Conner obituary in the Dec 24, 1952 edition.

Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1881, d. July 30, 1960
FatherJacob Henry Bowles3 b. August 8, 1855, d. April 2, 1940
MotherSarah Christina Wilson3 b. May, 1855, d. 1940
     Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 26, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Louzetta "Lou" Boothe on February 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles died on July 30, 1960 at age 79.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Louzetta "Lou" Boothe b. February 23, 1882, d. October 24, 1930
Marriage*Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles married Louzetta "Lou" Boothe on February 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Louzetta "Lou" Boothe1,2

F, b. February 23, 1882, d. October 24, 1930
     Louzetta "Lou" Boothe was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 23, 1882 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles, son of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on February 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of February 21, 1901,her married name was Bowles. Louzetta "Lou" Boothe died on October 24, 1930 at age 48.1

Family

Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles b. February 26, 1881, d. July 30, 1960
Marriage*She married Robert Lee "Bob" Bowles, son of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on February 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ida J. Going1,2

F, b. February 10, 1874, d. December 14, 1946
FatherCharles Edward "Ed" Going1,2,3 b. August, 1826
MotherSignora Spencer4,2,3 b. circa 1845
     Ida J. Going was born on February 10, 1874 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2 As of February 3, 1900,her married name was Martin.4 She married Floyd Ernest Martin on February 3, 1900 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4,3 Ida J. Going died on December 14, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 72.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 164, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 60, District 84, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 115, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 229, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 153, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Family

Floyd Ernest Martin b. May, 1868, d. March 18, 1936
Marriage*Ida J. Going married Floyd Ernest Martin on February 3, 1900 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1854, d. September 28, 1946
FatherAndrew Jackson Akers1,3
MotherMildred Elizabeth Payne1,3
     DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 29, 1854 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Landonia F. Cannaday, daughter of James Martial Cannaday and Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, on June 30, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers died on September 28, 1946 at Paynes Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.1,2 He DeMorse Akers, 92, died at his home in the Payne's Creek section today. The funeral will be held at Payne's Creek church Monday at 2 p.m. and internment will be in Payne's Creek cemetery. (he was actually buried in Howery-Cannaday Cemetery) Surviving are his wife, nine children, including Mrs. Walter Martin, Salem, 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Akers was a son-in-law of James Cannaday, Confederate veteran. on September 28, 1946.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 266, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 151, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 167, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 161, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910Farmer4
1920Farmer5
1930Farmer6

Family

Landonia F. Cannaday b. March 29, 1874, d. December 9, 1956
Marriage*DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers married Landonia F. Cannaday, daughter of James Martial Cannaday and Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, on June 30, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the DeMorse Akers obituary in the Sep 28, 1946 edition.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  11. [S3591] Genevieve C. Starkey, "Akers Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13, 2013.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1751] Family of Wade Doyle, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wade-doyle&id=I10138

Landonia F. Cannaday1,2

F, b. March 29, 1874, d. December 9, 1956
FatherJames Martial Cannaday2,3 b. August 14, 1848, d. November 29, 1947
MotherSarah Elizabeth Kelly2,3 b. February 24, 1852, d. December 3, 1918
     Landonia F. Cannaday was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She married DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers, son of Andrew Jackson Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne, on June 30, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of June 30, 1892,her married name was Akers. Landonia F. Cannaday died on December 9, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 52, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 266, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 151, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 167, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 161, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers b. August 29, 1854, d. September 28, 1946
Marriage*Landonia F. Cannaday married DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers, son of Andrew Jackson Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne, on June 30, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  12. [S3591] Genevieve C. Starkey, "Akers Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13, 2013.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1751] Family of Wade Doyle, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wade-doyle&id=I10138

Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith1,2,3

M, b. June 20, 1903, d. June 20, 1992
MotherArdella Smith4,2 b. June 18, 1867, d. February 17, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 226-14-2470.5 Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 20, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Beulah Mae Sink, daughter of James Monroe Sink and Lydia Margaret Aldridge, on September 17, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith died on June 20, 1992 at Virginia at age 89.1,5,2 He Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith, age 89, passed away Saturday, June 20, 1992 at his home. He was retired from N & W Railroad. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Louise Smith, one granddaughter, Andrea Smith and one son-in-law, Calvin Lee Roberson. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Sink Smith, Copper Hill; five daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Roberson, Floyd; Margaret (Totsy) and Bobby Walters, Jacqueline and S. L. Spangler, Bent Mountain; Brenda and Jack Reynolds, Patricia and Wayne Altis, all of Copper Hill; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Gracie Smith, Steven and Susan Smith, all of Copper Hill; Douglas and Christine Smith, Roanoke; twenty grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Frank Wimmer and Rev. Douglas Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends! from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, care of Treasurer Drawer B., Bent Mountain, Va. 24059 on June 21, 1992.1

Occupation

1931Farmer4

Family

Beulah Mae Sink b. September 1, 1911, d. June 17, 1997
Marriage*Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith married Beulah Mae Sink, daughter of James Monroe Sink and Lydia Margaret Aldridge, on September 17, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Jackson Smith obituary in the Jun 21, 1992 edition.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Mae Sink Smith obituary in the Jun 18, 1997 edition.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jacqueline Smith Spangler obituary in the Feb 22, 2005 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beulah Mae Sink1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1, 1911, d. June 17, 1997
FatherJames Monroe Sink1,2,3 b. May 8, 1880, d. April 15, 1939
MotherLydia Margaret Aldridge1,2,3 b. October 21, 1883, d. December 31, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-2253.5 Beulah Mae Sink was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on September 1, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith, son of Ardella Smith, on September 17, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4 As of September 17, 1931,her married name was Smith. Beulah Mae Sink died on June 17, 1997 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,5,4 She Copper Hill - Beulah Mae Sink Smith age 85 passed away Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at home. She was preceeded in death by her husband Charles Jackson Smith, daughter Betty Louise Smith, granddaughter Andrea Christine Smith and a son-in-law Calvin Lee Robertson. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Robertson, Floyd; Margaret (Totsy) and Bobby Walters, Jacqueline and S. L. Spangler, Bent Mountain; Brenda and Jack Reynolds, Pat and Wayne Altis, Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Gracie Smith, Steven and Susan Smith, Copper Hill; Douglas and Christine Smith, Roanoke; 20 grandchildren, 20 great grand children; several nieces and nephews; one brother Tom Sink, California; special friends and caretakers. Brenda Simonson, Rachel and Amy Wilson, Joan Kinser. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Paris Bain, Rev. Frank Wimmer, and Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, Bent Mountain, Va; or Good Samaritian Hospice, 3825 Electric Road. Suite A. Roanoke, Va 24018 on June 18, 1997.4

Family

Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith b. June 20, 1903, d. June 20, 1992
Marriage*She married Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith, son of Ardella Smith, on September 17, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Mae Sink Smith obituary in the Jun 18, 1997 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Jackson Smith obituary in the Jun 21, 1992 edition.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jacqueline Smith Spangler obituary in the Feb 22, 2005 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frank Leslie Gowen Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
FatherCharles Edward "Ed" Going1,2,8,6,9 b. August, 1826
MotherSignora Spencer2,8,6,9 b. circa 1845
     Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.6,10 He was born on May 29, 1877 at Buffalo Springs, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,5,8,6 He married Lula Ann Jones on November 18, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.11 Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. married Lona Herbert Bryant on February 23, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.11,6,7,9 Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. died on September 14, 1951 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 74.6,7 He Frank Leslie Gowen, 74, farmer, died Friday at his home near Arrington. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Lona Bryant Gowen; seven sons, Thomas and Stewart Gowen, of Heards, Va., Charles Edward Gowen, of Lynchburg, Woodrow Gowen, of Ashland, Frank, Fred, and John Gowen of Arrington, Va; six daughters, Mrs. Luther Mayberry, Mrs. Ruby Farrar, Mrs. Hebert Byrant and Miss Lil Gowen, of Lynchburg, Mrs. Robert Hanks of Rhode Island, and Mrs. Massie White of Arrington. on September 16, 1951.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 164, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 44, District 83, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 226, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 195, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 211, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 134, District 63-7, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1900Laborer2
1910Stone quarry laborer12
1920Quarry laborer13
1930Wood cutter laborer14
1940Quarry laborer15

Family 1

Lula Ann Jones b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
Marriage*Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. married Lula Ann Jones on November 18, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.11 
Children

Family 2

Lona Herbert Bryant b. December 13, 1901, d. April 8, 1988
Marriage*Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. married Lona Herbert Bryant on February 23, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.11,6,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Lila Herbert Gowen Smith obituary in the Oct 1, 2005 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Frank Leslie Gowen obituary in the Sep 16, 1951 edition.
  8. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S12714] Gowen Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S2847] Nelson County Times, From the Bernice Bell Gowen White obituary in the Dec 3, 2008 edition.
  20. [S12741] Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, online www.akcoffmanfh.com, From the Fred Horsley Gowen obituary.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Frank Leslie Gowen, Jr. obituary.

John Fletcher Gowen1,2,3

M, b. April 14, 1879, d. December 14, 1939
FatherCharles Edward "Ed" Going4,5,6,2 b. August, 1826
MotherSignora Spencer5,6,2 b. circa 1845
     John Fletcher Gowen was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 14, 1879 at Nelson Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an impossible birth date of Apr 14, 1884.5,1,6 He married Mattie Lee Reese on April 21, 1909 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3 John Fletcher Gowen died on December 14, 1939 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 60.6,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 164, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 44, District 83, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 15, District 104, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 96, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Laborer5
1920Farm laborer7
1930Railroad laborer8

Family

Mattie Lee Reese b. April 20, 1888, d. June 11, 1964
Marriage*John Fletcher Gowen married Mattie Lee Reese on April 21, 1909 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the John F. Gowen death certificate.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Franklin Gowen obituary in the Jun 28, 2001 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond T. Gowen, Sr. obitutary in the Aug 10, 2008 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Robert Manning1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 2, 1909, d. November 10, 1986
FatherAsa Hall "Ace" "Acie" Manning1,8,9,10,11,4,5,6 b. May 16, 1880, d. December 23, 1964
MotherIda Ethel "Effie" Richards1,8,9,10,11,4,5,6 b. September 28, 1891, d. March 10, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6371.12 William Robert Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 He and Onie Olive Milliron were divorced.5 William Robert Manning was born on November 2, 1909 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2,4,6,7 He married Onie Olive Milliron, daughter of William Arthur Milliron and Addie Nollie Pendleton, on December 24, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13 William Robert Manning married Ella Mae Allen, daughter of Calvin Lee Allen and Albertha Jarrels, on April 4, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 William Robert Manning died on November 10, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.2,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 57, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 67, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1940Road laborer14
1953Carpenter1

Family 1

Onie Olive Milliron b. October 8, 1916, d. April 15, 2008
Divorce*William Robert Manning and Onie Olive Milliron were divorced.5 
Marriage* William Robert Manning married Onie Olive Milliron, daughter of William Arthur Milliron and Addie Nollie Pendleton, on December 24, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Ella Mae Allen b. May 28, 1913, d. June 16, 2009
Marriage*William Robert Manning married Ella Mae Allen, daughter of Calvin Lee Allen and Albertha Jarrels, on April 4, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Manning Bratcher obituary in the Apr 3, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Effie Richards Manning obituary in the Mar 18, 1976 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Inez Mildred Guilliams obituary in the Apr 8, 1973 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the William Dennis Manning obituary.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Garland Manning obituary in the May 1, 2014 edition.
  17. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ella Mae Allen1

F, b. May 28, 1913, d. June 16, 2009
FatherCalvin Lee Allen2 b. March 28, 1879, d. January 4, 1965
MotherAlbertha Jarrels1,2 b. June 10, 1889, d. November 10, 1955
     Ella Mae Allen was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 28, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She married William Robert Manning, son of Asa Hall "Ace" "Acie" Manning and Ida Ethel "Effie" Richards, on April 4, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of April 4, 1953,her married name was Manning. Ella Mae Allen died on June 16, 2009 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.3 She Ella Mae Manning, 96, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. She is survived by her four children, Linda and Robert Wright, William Garland Manning, William Dennis Manning and Frank and Maxine Moran, all of Copper Hill; eight grandchildren, Johnny Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Chris Johnson, Teresa and Brian Tunstall, Kim and Brandin Keith, Dana and Chad Miano, Michele and Mike Harmon, and Sonya and Tony Griffith; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will be held at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. on June 17, 2009.3

Family

William Robert Manning b. November 2, 1909, d. November 10, 1986
Marriage*She married William Robert Manning, son of Asa Hall "Ace" "Acie" Manning and Ida Ethel "Effie" Richards, on April 4, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Mae Manning obituary in the Jun 17, 2009 edition.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Garland Manning obituary in the May 1, 2014 edition.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the William Dennis Manning obituary.

James E. Going1

M, b. April, 1882
FatherCharles Edward "Ed" Going1,2 b. August, 1826
MotherSignora Spencer1 b. circa 1845
     James E. Going was born in April, 1882 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 44, District 83, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1900Laborer1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Glen Lee Akers1

M, b. May 14, 1911, d. December 23, 1974
     Glen Lee Akers was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PFC U.S. Army WWII."2 He married Marcenia Elsie Linkous. Glen Lee Akers was born on May 14, 1911.2 He died on December 23, 1974 at age 63.2

Family

Marcenia Elsie Linkous b. November 30, 1918, d. March 9, 2017
Marriage*He married Marcenia Elsie Linkous. 
Children
  • Donald Glen Akers
  • Hazel Marie Akers1

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.

Marcenia Elsie Linkous1

F, b. November 30, 1918, d. March 9, 2017
     Marcenia Elsie Linkous married Glen Lee Akers. Her married name was Akers. Marcenia Elsie Linkous was born on November 30, 1918.2 She died on March 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 98.3

Family

Glen Lee Akers b. May 14, 1911, d. December 23, 1974
Marriage*She married Glen Lee Akers. 
Children
  • Donald Glen Akers
  • Hazel Marie Akers1

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcenia Akers Renick obituary in the Mar 12, 2017 edition.

Louise Ella Conner1,2

F, b. September 15, 1906, d. December 6, 1991
FatherArcher Fayette "Archie" Conner3,4,2 b. December 17, 1879, d. April 22, 1939
MotherCaldonia Green "Callie" Conner5,3,4,2 b. June 19, 1880, d. January 25, 1962
     Louise Ella Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0576.6 She was born on September 15, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 She married Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr., son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on April 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7 As of April 26, 1922,her married name was Wickham. Louise Ella Conner died on December 6, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.6,1 She Louise Ella Conner Wickham, age 85, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 6, 1991 in a local hospital. Mrs. Wickham was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Christian H. Wickham, Sr; one daughter, Sandra Darlene Wickham. The Rev. and Mrs. Wickham were instrumental in the building of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church in Southeast Roanoke County. She was a lifetime member of United Methodist Women and a charter member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Robert W. and Marie W. Martin, Roanoke; Massie and Christine W. Martin, Roanoke; Christian H. and Barbara M. Wickham, Cumberland, Va; James W. and Evelyn W. Wickham, Lonnie M. and Betty W. Pratt, Mary Alice McMillan, Nellie Ruth Childress, Carlton and Ann W. Clark, all of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Robert L. and Alma Conner, Salem; sister-in-law, Elba W. Holt, Salem; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a beloved friend, Geraldine Stewart. Services will be conducted from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 12:00 noon, Monday with Rev. Frederick D. Clemons officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on December 7, 1991.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 23, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr. b. July 13, 1903, d. November 23, 1973
Marriage*Louise Ella Conner married Christian Hezekiah Wickham Sr., son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on April 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Ella Conner Wickham obituary in the Dec 7, 1991 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Callie Conner.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Marie Wickham Martin obuituary in the Sep 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Wickham obituary in the Oct 29, 2002 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Wickham Pratt Stanley obituary in the Mar 8, 2014 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Christine Wickham Martin obituary in the Dec 18, 2016 edition.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Nellie Childress Mullins obituary.

Katherine Nora "Katie" Going1,2,3,4

F, b. April 12, 1884, d. July 13, 1939
FatherCharles Edward "Ed" Going1,2,3,5 b. August, 1826
MotherSignora Spencer1,2,3,5 b. circa 1845
     Katherine Nora "Katie" Going was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.5 She was born on April 12, 1884 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,5 As of November 2, 1905,her married name was Tyler.3 She married John Berry Tyler on November 2, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3 Katherine Nora "Katie" Going died on July 13, 1939 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 55.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 44, District 83, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 421, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 102, District 2, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7

Family

John Berry Tyler b. August 4, 1886
Marriage*Katherine Nora "Katie" Going married John Berry Tyler on November 2, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  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. [S4012] Tyler and Campbell Families Extended Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50305325/person/20292288349
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the John Berry Tyler, Jr. obituary in the Mar 6, 1976 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Doctor Lee M. Walton1

M, b. December 13, 1810, d. April 27, 1885
FatherLewis Walton2
     Doctor Lee M. Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 13, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Serena Louvina Law circa 1838 at Virginia. Doctor Lee M. Walton died on April 27, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.1

Family

Serena Louvina Law
Marriage*He married Serena Louvina Law circa 1838 at Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
  2. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Valentine Ferris1

M, b. circa 1820
     Valentine Ferris was born circa 1820 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Hannah Underwood on July 17, 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Hannah Underwood b. circa 1822
Marriage*Valentine Ferris married Hannah Underwood on July 17, 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Samuel Benjamin Gowen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 26, 1886, d. December 11, 1970
FatherCharles Edward "Ed" Going1,6 b. August, 1826
MotherSignora Spencer1,6 b. circa 1845
     His Social Security Number was 228-05-8827.7 Samuel Benjamin Gowen was buried at Gowen-Goolsby Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.8 He was born on June 26, 1886 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7,4,8,5,9 He married Helen Estelle Goolsby on April 2, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.10,8,6 Samuel Benjamin Gowen died on December 11, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.7,4,8,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 44, District 83, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 99, District 2, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 146, District 63-1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 77, District 63-2, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer11
1940State road laborer12

Family

Helen Estelle Goolsby b. July 4, 1905, d. May 8, 1989
Marriage*Samuel Benjamin Gowen married Helen Estelle Goolsby on April 2, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.10,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5481] Gowen-Goolsby Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Gowen Custer obitutary in the Jan 13, 2005 edition.
  15. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Samuel Benjamin Gowen, Jr. in the Feb 24, 2015 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Samuel Benjamin Gowen, Jr. in the Jun 19, 2015 edition.

Hannah Underwood1

F, b. circa 1822
     Hannah Underwood was born circa 1822 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Valentine Ferris on July 17, 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of July 17, 1842,her married name was Ferris.

Family

Valentine Ferris b. circa 1820
Marriage*Hannah Underwood married Valentine Ferris on July 17, 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Barbara Anne Pearn1,2,3,4

F, b. September 2, 1936, d. October 5, 2017
FatherArthur Pearn1,2,3,5,4 b. December 5, 1901, d. May 31, 1989
MotherBula May Stump1,2,3,5,4 b. May 4, 1913, d. February 19, 1993
     Barbara Anne Pearn was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on September 2, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 As of 1955,her married name was Beckwith.3 She married Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. in 1955.1,3 Barbara Anne Pearn died on October 5, 2017 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 81.3 She Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith, of Rocky Mount, 81, left this life on October 5, 2017 at her home. Born September 2, 1936, in Roanoke, she was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Bula Ray Stump Pearn. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. Other survivors include son, Steven Beckwith and his wife Kim Orr, of Osprey, Florida, son, Andrew Beckwith and his wife Carol Beckwith, of Charleston, South Carolina; daughter, Lauren Grimes, of Johnson City, Tennessee, daughter, Susan Ghabra and her husband John Ghabra, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; sister, Carol Pearn Dent and her husband Lynwood M. Dent Jr., of Lexington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Betty Beckwith, of Montvale; granddaughter, Sara Beckwith-Bachand, her husband Chris Bachand and Sara's mother, Mary Cunningham; grandchildren, Hannah Beckwith, Rachel Beckwith, Leah Beckwith, Amanda Grimes, Austin Grimes, Connor Ghabra, Ethan Ghabra, and Samantha Ghabra; and great-grandson, Ian Bachand. In their 61 years of marriage, Barbara's "travels with Charlie" took them many places, and she supported him in all aspects of his life. She delighted in her grandchildren at all ages, and especially enjoyed planning food, activities, and experiences for their visits to Buzzard Rock. After moving to Franklin County, Barbara was pleased to discover many new cousins, especially among the Webbs, Clingenpeels, and Stumps. Barbara was baptized at age 12 into the Christian Church. Recently, she has been a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, where over the years she assisted with Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and many other ministries, especially those involved in providing food and other comforts to the sick and distressed. She volunteered in the community with the Carilon Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, made stuffed animals for the ED and caps for newborns, and assisted with Ruritan projects. Barbara graduated from William Fleming High School in 1954 and attended Madison College. She was a needle-worker and artist, over the years creating clothing, art, crafts, and gifts. She was a keen gardener and cook, growing, preserving, and combining produce to wonderful effect. At the age of 65 she learned to play the fiddle and afterward went on to try the mandolin and guitar. She enjoyed listening to Old Time and Blue Grass music and had a collection of hymnbooks. She was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about new things from books and also from the Internet. She will be remembered for her down-to-earth genuine interest in other people, her love of God and family, her caring spirit, and her sense of humor. Charles and his family would like to thank the wonderful individuals from Hospice (Kitty Ruby, Emily Harding and Theresa Reynolds) and Team Nurse (Sarah Lester and Brittany Poindexter) for their loving care. Inurnment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park Roanoke. on October 8, 2017.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 70, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 53, District 120-7, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. b. May 12, 1934, d. October 26, 2023
Marriage*Barbara Anne Pearn married Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. in 1955.1,3 
Children
  • Steven Beckwith3
  • Andrew Beckwith3
  • Lauren Beckwith3
  • Susan Gayle Beckwith3,7,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bula Stump Pearn obituary in the Feb 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith obituary in the Oct 8, 2017 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Pearn obituary in the Jun 1, 1989 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Charles E. Beckwith, Jr. obituary.