Lucy Mae Lawrence1
F, b. May 2, 1908, d. May 24, 1996
Father | Howard Dillard Lawrence2,1,3,4,5 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938 |
Mother | Lillie Frances Poff2,1,3,5,4,6 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955 |
Her Social Security Number was 223-03-5896.
7 Lucy Mae
Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
8 She was born on May 2, 1908 at Virginia.
7,8 She married
George Alton Prillaman, son of
Charles William Prillaman and
Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, on December 19, 1931.
2,1 As of December 19, 1931,her married name was Prillaman. Lucy Mae Lawrence died on May 24, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 88.
8,9,10 She PRILLAMAN, Lucy Mae, (Mrs. George A.) of Christiansburg, died Friday, May 24, 1996. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on May 29, 1996.
9
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Mae Prillaman obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Henry Isaac Lawrence1,2,3
M, b. August 7, 1893, d. May 1, 1969
Father | Howard Dillard Lawrence4,2,5,3 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938 |
Mother | Lillie Frances Poff4,2,5,3 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955 |
Henry Isaac
Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone reads "VA Cpl US Army WWI."
6,3 He married
Evelyn Williams.
7,3 Henry Isaac Lawrence was born on August 7, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,6,3 He died on May 1, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.
6,3
Family | Evelyn Williams b. June 1, 1903, d. August 25, 1959 |
Marriage* | Henry Isaac Lawrence married Evelyn Williams.7,3 |
Children | - Henry Isaac Lawrence Jr.7
- Myrtle Frances Lawrence7
|
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
William Ethmer Lawrence1,2
M, b. March 7, 1902, d. October 11, 1938
Father | Howard Dillard Lawrence1,3,4,2 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938 |
Mother | Lillie Frances Poff1,3,4,2 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955 |
William Ethmer
Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
5,2 He was born on March 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,2 He married
Minnie Velma Simmons, daughter of A. W.
Simmons and Mary Elizabeth
Nixon, on September 1, 1928.
1 William Ethmer Lawrence died on October 11, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 36.
5,2
Family | Minnie Velma Simmons b. October 31, 1906, d. October 12, 1987 |
Marriage* | William Ethmer Lawrence married Minnie Velma Simmons, daughter of A. W. Simmons and Mary Elizabeth Nixon, on September 1, 1928.1 |
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
Tabitha Jane Ridgeway1,2,3
F, b. February 2, 1853, d. October 25, 1922
Tabitha Jane
Ridgeway was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
4 She was born on February 2, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,4 She married
Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills, son of
Larkin Preston Mills and
Hannah Wimmer, on December 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 As of December 2, 1873,her married name was Mills. Tabitha Jane Ridgeway died on October 25, 1922 at age 69.
4
Family | Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills b. December 23, 1850, d. May 21, 1929 |
Marriage* | She married Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills, son of Larkin Preston Mills and Hannah Wimmer, on December 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Children | - William Thomas "Willie" Mills+5,3,6 b. May 5, 1880, d. March 19, 1958
- Lucy Cammie Mills+2,3 b. March 12, 1889
- Stanley Ward Mills+5,2,3 b. July 23, 1892, d. March 2, 1936
|
Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
- [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
- [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
John Henry Clower1,2,3,4
M, b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937
John Henry
Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,1 He was born on July 1, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 He married
Martha Ann Lawrence, daughter of
William B. Lawrence and
Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards, on December 1, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3 John Henry Clower married
Eliza Lee Conner, daughter of
Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and
Mary Jane Walton, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3 John Henry Clower died on May 21, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.
5,1,4
Family 2 | Eliza Lee Conner b. February 25, 1869, d. October 23, 1923 |
Marriage* | John Henry Clower married Eliza Lee Conner, daughter of Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and Mary Jane Walton, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 |
Children | - Camma Jane Clower7,8,9 b. March 21, 1898, d. June 14, 1964
- Ida Lee Clower+7,8,10,11,12 b. January 21, 1905, d. April 4, 1959
|
Citations
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Camma Jane Johnson death certificate.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham1,2,3,4
F, b. March 28, 1862, d. April 1, 1922
Father | John H. Chatham1,2,3 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906 |
Mother | Priscilla Jane Welsh1,2,3 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892 |
Roseanna W. "Rose"
Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.
5 She was born on March 28, 1862 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.
1,4 As of February 24, 1881,her married name was Rote.
4 She married
Charles C. Rote on February 24, 1881.
4 Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham died on April 1, 1922 at Belmont, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 60.
1,4,6
Family | Charles C. Rote b. August 28, 1858, d. 1922 |
Marriage* | Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham married Charles C. Rote on February 24, 1881.4 |
Children | - John Griffin Rote+7,8,10,11 b. January 18, 1882, d. February 24, 1980
- Robert P. Rote7,12 b. August, 1889, d. October 24, 1900
- Donald Ira Rote7,8,9,11 b. January 25, 1892, d. December 2, 1924
|
Citations
- [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
- [S2932] Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, online http://www.pa-roots.com/index.php/clinton-county/28-clinton-county-cemeteries/815-highland-cemetery-lock-haven
- [S6404] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5516] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
- [S3122] Boston Globe , The, From the Donald I. Rote obituary in the Dec 3, 1924 edition.
- [S9307] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915.
George Alton Prillaman1,2,3,4
M, b. September 15, 1902, d. September 26, 1977
Father | Charles William Prillaman2,3,5,6,4 b. January 31, 1878, d. June 22, 1948 |
Mother | Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery2,3,4 b. January 18, 1880, d. January 20, 1908 |
George Alton
Prillaman was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3748.
7 He was born on September 15, 1902 at Virginia.
1,7,2,4 He married
Lucy Mae Lawrence, daughter of
Howard Dillard Lawrence and
Lillie Frances Poff, on December 19, 1931.
2,3 George Alton Prillaman died on September 26, 1977 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.
1,4
Citations
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Charles William Prillaman1,2,3,4
M, b. January 31, 1878, d. June 22, 1948
Charles William
Prillaman was buried at Allen-Hale Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.
1 He was born on January 31, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia.
1,2,3,4 He married
Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, daughter of
John Harman Howery and
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, on April 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,2 Charles William Prillaman married
Althea Florence Fisher in October, 1908.
2 Charles William Prillaman died on June 22, 1948 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 70; The Prillaman book has a death date of Jun 17, 1948.
1,2
Family 1 | Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery b. January 18, 1880, d. January 20, 1908 |
Marriage* | Charles William Prillaman married Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, daughter of John Harman Howery and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, on April 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 |
Children | - Edna Mary Prillaman2 b. April 9, 1901, d. November, 1907
- George Alton Prillaman2,8,5,6,9 b. September 15, 1902, d. September 26, 1977
- Elizabeth Lula "Betty" Prillaman+2,5 b. April 11, 1904, d. July 7, 1983
- Clara Lee Prillaman2 b. September 15, 1905, d. February 16, 1997
|
Citations
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery1
F, b. January 18, 1880, d. January 20, 1908
Father | John Harman Howery2,1,3 b. April, 1855, d. before February 9, 1920 |
Mother | Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray2,1,3 b. July 19, 1856, d. March 25, 1943 |
Martha Frances "Fannie"
Howery was buried at Jacob Prillaman Cemetery, Rt. 642, 0.5 miles west of Piedmont Church, 0.4 miles from Rt. 602, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.
2 She was born on January 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,1 She married
Charles William Prillaman, son of
John Prillaman and
Mollie Jane Angel, on April 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,2 As of April 1, 1900,her married name was Prillaman. Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery died on January 20, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 28.
2
Family | Charles William Prillaman b. January 31, 1878, d. June 22, 1948 |
Marriage* | Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery married Charles William Prillaman, son of John Prillaman and Mollie Jane Angel, on April 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children | - Edna Mary Prillaman2 b. April 9, 1901, d. November, 1907
- George Alton Prillaman2,5,6 b. September 15, 1902, d. September 26, 1977
- Elizabeth Lula "Betty" Prillaman+2 b. April 11, 1904, d. July 7, 1983
- Clara Lee Prillaman2 b. September 15, 1905, d. February 16, 1997
|
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Mamie G. Poff1,2,3
F, b. October 18, 1896
Father | Robert Edward Lee Poff1,4,2,3,5 b. September 2, 1874, d. March 17, 1960 |
Mother | Adora "Dora" Lawrence1,4,2,3,5 b. April 27, 1876, d. May 27, 1951 |
Mamie G.
Poff was born on October 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
4,5
Robert Clinton Poff1,2
M, b. March 16, 1900, d. September, 1986
Father | Robert Edward Lee Poff1,3,4,5 b. September 2, 1874, d. March 17, 1960 |
Mother | Adora "Dora" Lawrence1,3,4,5 b. April 27, 1876, d. May 27, 1951 |
His Social Security Number was 225-10-9472.
6 Robert Clinton
Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.
7 He was born on March 16, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
3,2,6 He married
Ruth Johns circa 1926.
8,9 Robert Clinton Poff died in September, 1986 at age 86.
6
Family | Ruth Johns b. September 5, 1909, d. March 31, 1967 |
Marriage* | Robert Clinton Poff married Ruth Johns circa 1926.8,9 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Russell Lee Poff1,2,3,4
M, b. May 13, 1907, d. February 16, 1991
Father | Robert Edward Lee Poff5,6,7 b. September 2, 1874, d. March 17, 1960 |
Mother | Adora "Dora" Lawrence5,6,7,1,8 b. April 27, 1876, d. May 27, 1951 |
His Social Security Number was 226-01-4679.
9 Russell Lee
Poff was born on May 13, 1907 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
9,3,2 He married Lena Irene
Wilcher on April 6, 1939 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
4 Russell Lee Poff died on February 16, 1991 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 83.
9,3,2 He RUSSELL L. POFF, 83, Queens Mirror Circle, Casselberry, died Saturday. Born in Cave Spring, Va., he moved to Casselberry from Roanoke, Va., in 1955. He was an auto parts salesman. Survivors: daughters, Freida L., Jacksonville, Judith P. Deal, Longwood, LeAnna P. Nash, Casselberry; six grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Springs. on February 19, 1991.
2
Family | Lena Irene Wilcher |
Marriage* | Russell Lee Poff married Lena Irene Wilcher on April 6, 1939 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 |
Children | - Freida Lee Poff2
- Judith Marie Poff2
- LeAnna Sue Poff2
|
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Russell L. Poff obituary in the Feb 19, 1991 edition.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Martha Irene "Mattie" Poff1,2
F, b. June 28, 1910, d. September 7, 1989
Martha Irene "Mattie"
Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.
5 Her married name was Goodwin. Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1622.
6 She married Robert Clifton
Goodwin.
7 Martha Irene "Mattie" Poff was born on June 28, 1910 at Virginia.
3,6,5 She married
Elmo Cecil Hammack on June 29, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
1 As of June 29, 1932,her married name was Hammack. Martha Irene "Mattie" Poff died on September 7, 1989 at age 79.
5
Family 1 | Robert Clifton Goodwin |
Marriage* | Martha Irene "Mattie" Poff married Robert Clifton Goodwin.7 |
Child | |
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Everett Francis Goodwin death certificate.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmo Cecil Hammack obituary in the Jul 19, 2001 edition.
Bessie Louise Poff1,2
F, b. May 11, 1914, d. June 11, 1971
Bessie Louise
Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.
2 She was born on May 11, 1914 at Virginia.
3,2 She married
William Donald Fortune on July 8, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
1,2 As of July 8, 1935,her married name was Fortune. Bessie Louise Poff died on June 11, 1971 at age 57.
2
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edward Fortune obituary in the May 9, 2001 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Elmo Cecil Hammack1,2
M, b. August 9, 1913, d. July 17, 2001
His Social Security Number was 226-01-6154.
3 Elmo Cecil
Hammack was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.
2 He was born on August 9, 1913 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
4,3 He married
Martha Irene "Mattie" Poff, daughter of
Robert Edward Lee Poff and
Adora "Dora" Lawrence, on June 29, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
4 Elmo Cecil Hammack died on July 17, 2001 at Virginia at age 87.
3,2 He HAMMACK, Elmo Cecil, 87, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, July 17, 2001. He was an army veteran of World War II, was retired from the City of Roanoke, and was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. Elmo was the widower of Mattie P. Hammack and was also preceded in death by a stepson, Everett Goodwin; two brothers, Fred and Lewis Hammack; and a sister, Eva H. Altizer. Surviving are a sister, Bertha H. Altice of Vinton; two grandsons, Danny and Steve Goodwin of Las Vegas, Nevada; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Ronnie and Dottie Victory of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. G. Mark Washington and the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on July 19, 2001.
2
Citations
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmo Cecil Hammack obituary in the Jul 19, 2001 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
William Donald Fortune1,2,3
M, b. September 24, 1908, d. February 22, 1971
William Donald
Fortune was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.
3 He was born on September 24, 1908 at Virginia.
4,3 He married
Bessie Louise Poff, daughter of
Robert Edward Lee Poff and
Adora "Dora" Lawrence, on July 8, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
2,3 William Donald Fortune died on February 22, 1971 at age 62.
3
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edward Fortune obituary in the May 9, 2001 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Kathleen S. "Kate" Chatham1,2,3,4,5,6
F, b. March 22, 1866, d. August 13, 1940
Father | John H. Chatham1,2,3,5 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906 |
Mother | Priscilla Jane Welsh1,2,3,5 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892 |

Kathleen S. "Kate"
Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.
4,5 She was born on March 22, 1866 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; The California Death Index has a birth date of Mar 22, 1865.
7,5 As of July 21, 1884,her married name was Holloway.
4 She married
Ward Beecher Holloway on July 21, 1884.
4,5,8 Kathleen S. "Kate" Chatham died on August 13, 1940 at Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 74.
1,4,7,5 She Mrs. Ward Beecher Holloway, a native of Lock Haven, died Tuesday at her home in Hollywood, Calif., after an illness following an operation. Widow of one of the founders of the Gillette Safety Razor Co., she had resided in California for some years. Accompinied by her daughter, Mrs. Fred Halliday of Hollywood, the body of Mrs. Holloway will be brought here Monday for burial in Highland Cemetery, where services will be held at 4 p.m. The former Miss Kathleen Chatham, Mrs. Holloway was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Chatham of this city. Born here 74 years ago, she had lived in Lock Haven until after her marriage to Mr. Holloway, who was a nephew to Dr. L. M. Holloway of Salona, husband of her sister. Mrs. L. M. Holloway died recently after a lifelong residence at Salona. Another sister, also now dead, was Mrs. Charles Rote, whose sister-in-law, Mrs. Effie Weymouth, was also a Lock Haven resident. Miss Edith Wilson of this city is a cousin of Mrs. Holloway. Mrs. Holloway was a member of the Eastern Star, She resided at 1601 N. Orange Grove Ave., Hollywood. on August 16, 1940.
5
Citations
- [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
- [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Mrs. Ward Beecher Holloway obituary in the Aug 16, 1940 edition.
- [S3511] Daily Gazette And Bulletin, From the Dec 1, 1901 edition.
- [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
- [S6346] Clinton Republican, The, From the W. B. Holloway obituary in the Jan 13, 1909 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2932] Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, online http://www.pa-roots.com/index.php/clinton-county/28-clinton-county-cemeteries/815-highland-cemetery-lock-haven
- [S5516] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge1
M, b. April 26, 1910, d. February 26, 1983
Father | George Wellington Aldridge2,3,1,4,5 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935 |
Mother | Artie Florence Hale2,6,1,3,4,5 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969 |
His Social Security Number was 224-16-1466.
7 Velmer Dewey "Slim"
Aldridge was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.
8 He was born on April 26, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
7,1 He married
Mary Mattie Smith, daughter of
J. Kyle Smith and
Senaus Epperly, on April 5, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,9 Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge died on February 26, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.
Family | Mary Mattie Smith b. August 9, 1906, d. April, 1979 |
Marriage* | Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge married Mary Mattie Smith, daughter of J. Kyle Smith and Senaus Epperly, on April 5, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 |
Children | - Infant Aldridge
- Harry Oliver Aldridge+12,13,9,11 b. April 12, 1934, d. January 20, 1998
- Bobby Ray Aldridge+12,9,11,14 b. September 22, 1935, d. January 17, 2016
- Edwin L. "Billy" Aldridge12,9,11,14
|
Citations
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Mattie Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Oliver Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 1998 edition.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Ray Aldridge obituary in the Jan 18, 2016 edition.
Mary Mattie Smith1,2,3
F, b. August 9, 1906, d. April, 1979
Mary Mattie
Smith was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,2 She FLOYD - Mrs. Mary Mattie Aldridge, age 72, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. She is surviverd by her husband, V. D. (Slim) Aldridge, Floyd; three sons, Harry Aldridge, Christiansburg; Bobby Aldridge, Roanoke; E. L. (Billy) Aldridge, Tarboro, N.C; nine grandchildren. Funeral will be a 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Little River Baptist Church with Rev. Berlin Joyce officiating. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery.
2 Her Social Security Number was 227-60-9259.
6 She was born on August 9, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,6 She married
Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge, son of
George Wellington Aldridge and
Artie Florence Hale, on April 5, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,2 As of April 5, 1933,her married name was Aldridge. Mary Mattie Smith died in April, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.
2,6
Family | Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge b. April 26, 1910, d. February 26, 1983 |
Marriage* | Mary Mattie Smith married Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on April 5, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 |
Children | - Infant Aldridge
- Harry Oliver Aldridge+1,7,2,4 b. April 12, 1934, d. January 20, 1998
- Bobby Ray Aldridge+1,2,4,8 b. September 22, 1935, d. January 17, 2016
- Edwin L. "Billy" Aldridge1,2,4,8
|
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Oliver Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 1998 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Mattie Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Ray Aldridge obituary in the Jan 18, 2016 edition.
Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge1,2,3
M, b. October 27, 1918, d. October 31, 2006
Father | George Wellington Aldridge1,4,5,2,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935 |
Mother | Artie Florence Hale1,4,9,5,2,6,7,8,10 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969 |

Wellington Arlington "Willie"
Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
3 He was born on October 27, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,2 He married Eva Charlene
Willis, daughter of
General Magruder Willis and
Nellie Ray Boyd, on June 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,1 Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge died on October 31, 2006 at Virginia at age 88.
3 He Willie Arlington Aldridge, 88, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Willie loved being a farmer. He was preceded in death by is brothers, Rex Aldridge, Velmer (Slim) Aldridge, Garland (Square) Aldridge and Lewis Aldridge; sisters, Valry Conner, Garthie Conner, Laura Hart, Ercell Willis. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eva Aldridge; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Kenneth Bare, Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-law, Earl and Cathy Aldridge, Roanoke, Bill Aldridge, Pilot; four grandchildren, Tim Bare, Roanoke, Kimberly Wallace and spouse Terry, Roanoke, Chad Aldridge, Pilot, Landon Aldridge, Richmond; brother and sister-in-law, Bure and Virginia Aldridge, Roanoke; two sisters, Gladys Perdue, Copper Hill, Versie Hall, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2006 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Thursday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated, however those wishing may make donations to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. The family would like to say thank you to the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Willie and thanks to the neighbors of the Terrys Fork Community for their help. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on November 2, 2006.
3
Family | Eva Charlene Willis |
Marriage* | Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge married Eva Charlene Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on June 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Arlington Aldridge obituary in the Nov 2, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Aldridge obituary in the May 7, 2018 edition.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Bure Comrade Aldridge1,2
M, b. March 12, 1921, d. November 13, 2009
Father | George Wellington Aldridge1,3,4,5,6 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935 |
Mother | Artie Florence Hale1,3,7,4,5,6 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969 |
Bure Comrade
Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6 He was born on March 12, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2 He married
Virginia Frances Willis, daughter of
General Magruder Willis and
Nellie Ray Boyd, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,1,6,8 Bure Comrade Aldridge died on November 13, 2009 at Virginia at age 88.
6 He Bure C. Aldridge, 88, of Roanoke, and formerly of Check, Va., passed into the arms of his Lord and Saviour surrounded by his loving family on Friday November, 13, 2009. Bure was a building contractor, working with many local builders, and also had a successful partnership with his son, Charles. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Artie H. Aldridge, brothers, Rex, Velmer, Garland, Willie and Lewis, and sisters, Valary, Lura, Garthie, Ercell, and Versie, son-in-law, George Woolridge, daughter-in-law, Martha Lee Aldridge, numerous nieces and nephews, and a grandson-in-law, Richard Garman. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Willis Aldridge, whom he married on December 23, 1939; his children and their spouses, Mary Woolridge, Sheldon Aldridge, Dennis and Margaret Aldridge, Charles and Peggy Aldridge, Nelda and Barry Wray, Shirley Aldridge, Donna and Claude Hall; grandchildren, Debbie, Darrell, Dreama, Ricky, Ronnie, Sissy, Richard, Fred, Charlie, Sheila, Travis, Joe, Brad, Chris, Beth, and Gary; 28 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Perdue; and one sister-in-law, Eva Aldridge. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Marvin Barbre and the Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Sunday after 6 p.m. where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and Richfield Retirement Center for the special care and kindness during his illness. Flowers are appreciated, or donations to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va., 24018 would be appreciated. on November 14, 2009.
6
Family | Virginia Frances Willis b. May 4, 1919, d. April 22, 2013 |
Marriage* | Bure Comrade Aldridge married Virginia Frances Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6,8 |
Children | - Mary Frances Aldridge10,6,8,11,12
- Sheldon David Aldridge+6,8,11,12,13 b. January 18, 1943, d. December 17, 2017
- Richard Dennis Aldridge Sr.6,8,11,12
- Charles Bure Aldridge Sr.+6,8,11,12 b. April 1, 1946, d. December 12, 2017
- Nelda Raye Aldridge14,6,8,11,12
- Shirley Jean Aldridge6,11,12
- Donna Sue Aldridge14,6,8,11,12
|
Citations
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Bure Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2017 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon David Aldridge obituary in the Dec 21, 2017 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Virginia Frances Willis1,2
F, b. May 4, 1919, d. April 22, 2013
Father | General Magruder Willis3,1,4,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975 |
Mother | Nellie Ray Boyd3,1,4,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995 |
Virginia Frances
Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
9 She was born on May 4, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 She married
Bure Comrade Aldridge, son of
George Wellington Aldridge and
Artie Florence Hale, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,1,10,9 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Aldridge. Virginia Frances Willis died on April 22, 2013 at Virginia at age 93.
9 She Virginia Willis Aldridge, 93, of Check, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Bure C. Aldridge; her parents, Gruder and Nellie Willis; her brothers and sisters; Lena, Robert, Noah, Frank, Oscar and Ruby; her son-in-law George Woolridge; and her daughter-in-law, Martha Lee Aldridge. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary Woolridge, Sheldon Aldridge, Dennis and Margaret Aldridge, Charles and Peggy Aldridge, Nelda and Barry Wray, Shirley Aldridge, Donna and Claude Hall; her grandchildren, Debbie, Darrell, Dreama, Ricky, Ronnie, Becky, Richard, Fred, Charles Jr., Shelia, Travis, Joe, Brad, Chris, and Beth; 21 great- grandchildren, nine great -great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren, her sister, Eva Aldridge; her brother, Marvin Willis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Marvin Barbre and the Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Wednesday after 6 p.m., where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and Richfield Retirement Center for the special care and kindness during her illness. Flowers are appreciated or donations to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018, would be appreciated. on April 24, 2013.
9
Family | Bure Comrade Aldridge b. March 12, 1921, d. November 13, 2009 |
Marriage* | Virginia Frances Willis married Bure Comrade Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,10,9 |
Children | - Mary Frances Aldridge12,10,9,13,14
- Sheldon David Aldridge+10,9,13,14,15 b. January 18, 1943, d. December 17, 2017
- Richard Dennis Aldridge Sr.10,9,13,14
- Charles Bure Aldridge Sr.+10,9,13,14 b. April 1, 1946, d. December 12, 2017
- Nelda Raye Aldridge16,10,9,13,14
- Shirley Jean Aldridge10,9,13,14
- Donna Sue Aldridge16,10,9,13,14
|
Citations
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Bure Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2017 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon David Aldridge obituary in the Dec 21, 2017 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Versie Leaona Aldridge1,2,3
F, b. July 27, 1924, d. April 12, 2009
Father | George Wellington Aldridge4,5,1,2,3,6,7 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935 |
Mother | Artie Florence Hale4,5,1,2,3,6,7 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969 |
Her Social Security Number was 223-28-1553.
8 Versie Leaona
Aldridge was born on July 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,2,8 She married
Guy Edward Mitchell on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 As of September 23, 1939,her married name was Mitchell. Versie Leaona Aldridge married
Lewis Nathan Hall, son of
Ira David Hall and
Matilda Ann Conner, on October 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2 As of October 13, 1951,her married name was Hall. Versie Leaona Aldridge and Lewis Nathan
Hall were divorced on December 12, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
9 Versie Leaona Aldridge died on April 12, 2009 at age 84.
8
Family 1 | Guy Edward Mitchell b. September 14, 1921, d. February 19, 1974 |
Marriage* | Versie Leaona Aldridge married Guy Edward Mitchell on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Children | - Melvin Mitchell
- Betty Eyloise Mitchell11
|
Citations
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Guy Edward Mitchell1,2
M, b. September 14, 1921, d. February 19, 1974
Guy Edward
Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.
2 His Social Security Number was 227-14-4570.
3 He was born on September 14, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
4,2,3 He married
Versie Leaona Aldridge, daughter of
George Wellington Aldridge and
Artie Florence Hale, on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
4,5 Guy Edward Mitchell died on February 19, 1974 at age 52.
2
Citations
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Ercell Aldridge1,2,3,4,5
F, b. April 12, 1923, d. February 10, 2005
Father | George Wellington Aldridge1,2,3,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935 |
Mother | Artie Florence Hale1,2,3,6,7,8 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969 |
Ercell
Aldridge was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
3 She was born on April 12, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3,5 She married
Robert Edward Willis, son of
General Magruder Willis and
Nellie Ray Boyd, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
9,3,4 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Willis. Ercell Aldridge and Robert Edward
Willis were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.
5 Ercell Aldridge married
William G. Howard on May 25, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 As of May 25, 1974,her married name was Howard. Ercell Aldridge and William G.
Howard were divorced on March 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.
5 Ercell Aldridge died on February 10, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.
3,10 She Ercell Aldridge Willis, 81, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday morning, February 10, 2005. Mrs. Willis was born April 12, 1923 in Floyd County a daughter of the late William G. and Artie Florence Hale Aldridge. She married Robert E. Willis, he preceded her in death. Mrs. Willis was a member of Melrose Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory seven loving children, Edward Lee Willis of Salem, Eloise Green of Roanoke, Pauline Willis Stover of Roanoke, Kathleen Conner of Salem, Jack Willis and wife, Dottie of Stanley, N.C., Gerald Willis of Roanoke, and Richard Willis and wife, Dana of Roanoke. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, Marlene, Jonathan and Joann Willis, Carolyn Haga, Lois Edmonds, Regina Green, Robin Starnes, Calvin and Darrell Willis, Eric and Vernon Stover, Donna Stover, Robert and Angela Conner, Tonya and Lucas Willis, Tenita and Theresa Buchanan, and Cheree Shaffer and 19 greatgrandchildren; two loving sisters and two loving brothers, Gladys Perdue and Willie Aldridge of Floyd County, and Bure Aldridge of Salem and Versie Hall of Roanoke. A service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Melrose Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Larry Sprouse. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Park at Clover Hill. The family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Road S.W. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Melrose Baptist Church Building Fund, 3520 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. on February 11, 2005.
3
Family 1 | Robert Edward Willis b. September 4, 1917, d. November 4, 2002 |
Marriage* | Ercell Aldridge married Robert Edward Willis, son of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,4 |
Divorce* | Ercell Aldridge and Robert Edward Willis were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 |
Children | - Jack Willis3,4,11
- Richard Willis3,4,11
- Elouise Willis3,4,11
- Kathleen Belle Willis3,4,11
- Edward Lee Willis+9,3,4,11 b. October 15, 1941, d. March 3, 2015
- Pauline Gay Willis+1,3,4,11 b. December 19, 1946, d. August 17, 2015
- Gerald Willis3,4,11
|
Family 2 | William G. Howard b. February 1, 1929, d. November 1, 1982 |
Marriage* | Ercell Aldridge married William G. Howard on May 25, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Ercell Aldridge and William G. Howard were divorced on March 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 |
Citations
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Gay Willis Stover obituary in the Aug 19, 2015 edition.
John Saltsman Chatham1,2,3,4,5
M, b. December 6, 1869, d. October 16, 1933
Father | John H. Chatham1,2,3,6,7,5 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906 |
Mother | Priscilla Jane Welsh1,3,2,6,7,5 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892 |
John Saltsman
Chatham was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.
8 He was born on December 6, 1869 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.
1,4,5 He married
Nora M. Halloran on September 12, 1892 at Boston, Massachusetts.
5 John Saltsman Chatham married
Margaret M. Dennely/Donahue circa 1904.
9 John Saltsman Chatham died on October 16, 1933 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 63.
4
Family 2 | Margaret M. Dennely/Donahue b. March 17, 1876, d. February 19, 1972 |
Marriage* | John Saltsman Chatham married Margaret M. Dennely/Donahue circa 1904.9 |
Children | - Roseanna E. "Rose" Chatham+9,10,11 b. July 29, 1906, d. April 1, 1974
- Catherine Leona Chatham10,11,12 b. April 24, 1910
- Helen Frances Chatham10,11 b. 1911, d. February 3, 1975
- John William Chatham+10,11,13 b. March 21, 1913, d. August 14, 1989
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Citations
- [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
- [S5516] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
- [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the John Chatham obituary in the May 14, 1906 edition.
- [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Priscilla J. Chatham obituary in the Jan 21, 1892 edition.
- [S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S4549] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Robert Edward Willis1,2,3
M, b. September 4, 1917, d. November 4, 2002
Father | General Magruder Willis4,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975 |
Mother | Nellie Ray Boyd4,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995 |
His Social Security Number was 230-12-7407.
11 Robert Edward
Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 He was born on September 4, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
11,3 He married
Ercell Aldridge, daughter of
George Wellington Aldridge and
Artie Florence Hale, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
12,13,2 Robert Edward Willis and Ercell
Aldridge were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.
3 Robert Edward Willis died on November 4, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.
1,11 He WILLIS, Robert Edward, 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 4, 2002. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and Korea and is survived by his children, Edward Lee Willis of Salem, Jack Willis and wife, Dottie of Stanley, N.C., Gerald Willis of Roanoke, Richard Willis and wife, Dana of Roanoke; daughters, Eloise Green and Pauline Stover, both of Roanoke, Kathleen Conner of Salem; 19 grandchildren, Jonathan Willis, Joann Willis, Tonya Sprouse, Lucas Willis, Carolyn Haga, Lois Edmonds, Regina (Kay) Green, Robin Starnes, Calvin Willis and Daryl Willis, Eric Stover, Vernon Stover, Donna Stover, Robert A. Conner, Angela Conner, Theresa Buchanan, Tenita Buchanan, Cheree Shaver; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Oscar and Marvin Willis of Roanoke; and sisters, Lena Mitchell and Virginia Aldridge, both of Roanoke, and Eva Aldridge of Pilot. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Old Salem Church (Floyd County) by the Rev. Carter Sloan with burial at Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on November 7, 2002.
1
Family | Ercell Aldridge b. April 12, 1923, d. February 10, 2005 |
Marriage* | Robert Edward Willis married Ercell Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,2 |
Divorce* | Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 |
Children | - Jack Willis1,13,2,14
- Richard Willis1,13,2,14
- Elouise Willis1,13,2,14
- Kathleen Belle Willis1,13,2,14
- Edward Lee Willis+12,1,13,2,14 b. October 15, 1941, d. March 3, 2015
- Pauline Gay Willis+15,1,13,2,14 b. December 19, 1946, d. August 17, 2015
- Gerald Willis1,13,2,14
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Edward Willis obituary in the Nov 7, 2002 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Gay Willis Stover obituary in the Aug 19, 2015 edition.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Gladys Ilene Aldridge1
F, b. August 30, 1928, d. August 7, 2011
Father | George Wellington Aldridge2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935 |
Mother | Artie Florence Hale2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969 |
Gladys Ilene
Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
7 She was born on August 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
7 She married
Carl Wayne Perdue, son of
Cromer Floyd Perdue and
Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
2,9,7 As of October 6, 1956,her married name was Perdue. Gladys Ilene Aldridge died on August 7, 2011 at Virginia at age 82.
7 She Gladys Aldridge Perdue, of Copper Hill, left her earthly home on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2011, to join her husband, Carl Wayne Perdue. She was born on August 30, 1928, to George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Sowders Chapel, Shawsville. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Julien and Sharon Perdue, of Christiansburg, Brenda and Terry Young, of Roanoke, and Loretta and Scott Sensabaugh, of Fairfield. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Whitney Perdue, of Christiansburg, Mark Perdue, of Virginia Beach, and Michael Young, of Roanoke. She also leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Suzy Hamilton, Ruby Sloan, and Mary Martin, for their excellent care until she made her home at Wheatland Hills. They would also like to thank the staff at Wheatland for making her comfortable during her last days on earth. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, after 6 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family will be at the home of Julien and Sharon Perdue at 75 Overland Drive, Christiansburg, Va., at all other times. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on August 9, 2011.
7
Family | Carl Wayne Perdue b. December 10, 1928, d. December 19, 1999 |
Marriage* | Gladys Ilene Aldridge married Carl Wayne Perdue, son of Cromer Floyd Perdue and Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,9,7 |
Children | - Julien Wayne Perdue2,1,9,7
- Brenda Ann Perdue2,9,7
- Loretta Lynn Perdue10,2,9,7
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Citations
- [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Aldridge Perdue obituary in the Aug 9, 2011 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Wayne Perdue obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
- [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.