Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith1

F, b. June 14, 1896, d. November 21, 1985
FatherAlfred Pinkerton Smith1,2 b. April 27, 1859, d. October 21, 1949
MotherMary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings1,2 b. February 29, 1860, d. August 3, 1939
     Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-03-3546.5 She was born on June 14, 1896 at Virginia.5,6 As of circa 1913,her married name was Miller.7 She married Radford Alexander Miller circa 1913.7,8 Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith died on November 21, 1985 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 89.5,6,4 She Cora Louise Miller, 89, 1331 Lawndale Road, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Charleston, Charleston, W.Va. A native of Madison Heights, Va., she had lived in Tallahassee for 23 years. She was homemaker and a Protestant. Survivors include three daughters, Louise M. Hamilton of Tallahassee, Kathryn McGee of Clear Lake, Utah, and Ann Moran of San Diego; two sons, Emmett and Frederick Miller, both of Charleston, W.Va; 18 grandchildren; and several great- and great-greatgrandchildren. on November 23, 1985.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 128, District 85, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1910Dwelling 42, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 187, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 130, District 45, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 365, District 20-45, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 615, District 56-38, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Dress maker7
1940Seamstress10

Family

Radford Alexander Miller b. December 23, 1887, d. November 9, 1962
Marriage*Cora Louise "Carrie" Smith married Radford Alexander Miller circa 1913.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Cora Louise Miller obituary in the Nov 23, 1985 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Louise Miller Hamilton obituary in the Aug 29, 2014 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emmett Radford Miller obituary in the Nov 16, 2011 edition.
  13. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Ann Miller Moran obituary in the Nov 9, 2010 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Radford Miller obituary in the Nov 10, 1962 edition.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Andrew Lewis Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 12, 1909, d. June 3, 1944
FatherValentine Thrash Conner1,2,3,7,9 b. May 22, 1853, d. October 11, 1925
MotherKate Elma "Hatta" Tice1,2,3,4,10,7 b. September 22, 1872, d. July 20, 1954
     Andrew Lewis Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.11,12 He was born on June 12, 1909 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,8 He married Garnett Elizabeth Hodges on November 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 Andrew Lewis Conner died on June 3, 1944 at Italy at age 34.4,6,11,12 He Andrew L. Conner From Roanoke. Worked for the Norfolk and Western Railway before the war. Killed June 3, 1944, in Italy. Survived by his wife, Garnett, and mother, Kate. after June 3, 1944.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 61, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 314, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 311, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 120, District 24-27, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Bookkeeper13

Family

Garnett Elizabeth Hodges b. January 24, 1913, d. April 15, 2001
Marriage*Andrew Lewis Conner married Garnett Elizabeth Hodges on November 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From an undated article about deaths of U.S. soldiers from Roanoke, VA.
  5. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  6. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [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.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Valentine Thrash Conner obituary in the Oct 14, 1925 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harry Bills Conner obituary in the Aug 9, 1936 edition.
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [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&
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ida Belle Sarver1,2

F, b. 1879, d. March 9, 1954
     Ida Belle Sarver was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.3,4 She was born in 1879 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 As of circa 1895,her married name was Conner.5 She married Kyle Kemper Conner, son of Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and Mary Jane Walton, circa 1895.5,4 Ida Belle Sarver died on March 9, 1954 at Maryland.4 She CONNER - Suddenly, on March 9, 1954, Mrs. Ida, of Street, Md., beloved wife of the late Kyle Conner, mother of C. E. Conner, Logan, W. Va., W. C. Conner, New Brunswick, N.J., Mrs. Lillian Barrett, Street, Md., and Mrs. Bessie Walker, Baltimore, Md. Interment in West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora, Md. on March 12, 1954.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 121, District 27, Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland1
1930Dwelling 260, District 13, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland6
1940Dwelling 203, District 13-22B, Election District 5, Harford Co., Maryland7
1950Dwelling 157, District 13-30, Election District 13-30, Harford Co., Maryland8

Family

Kyle Kemper Conner b. August 19, 1873, d. August 9, 1936
Marriage*Ida Belle Sarver married Kyle Kemper Conner, son of Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and Mary Jane Walton, circa 1895.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1496] David Reis, "Information on Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 5 and 18, 2007.
  3. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Ida Conner obituary in the Mar 12, 1954 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence E. Conner death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Booth marriage record.
  12. [S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Alvin Woodrow Conner obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Clarence Edward Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. December 13, 1899, d. July 5, 1955
FatherKyle Kemper Conner5,2,3,6,7 b. August 19, 1873, d. August 9, 1936
MotherIda Belle Sarver5,2,3,8,6,7 b. 1879, d. March 9, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 232-34-8345.9 Clarence Edward Conner was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.3,10 He was born on December 13, 1899 at Hanover, Wyoming Co., West Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards have a birth date of Dec 17, 1900 and his death certificate and the SSDI has Dec 13, 1898.1,2,3,4,9 He married Georgia Beatrice Booth on June 19, 1923 at Logan Co., West Virginia.8 Clarence Edward Conner died on July 5, 1955 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 55.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 107, District 14, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 452, District 23-23, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic11
1940Garage manager12

Family

Georgia Beatrice Booth b. January 8, 1904, d. January 30, 1990
Marriage*Clarence Edward Conner married Georgia Beatrice Booth on June 19, 1923 at Logan Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence E. Conner death certificate.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Alvin Woodrow Conner obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
  7. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Ida Conner obituary in the Mar 12, 1954 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Booth marriage record.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S8884] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Logan Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the James Leon Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 2021 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Stone marriage record.
  17. [S5375] Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Williams-Conner marriage record.

William Clyde Conner1,2,3

M, b. February 13, 1902, d. February 16, 1957
FatherKyle Kemper Conner1,4 b. August 19, 1873, d. August 9, 1936
MotherIda Belle Sarver1,4 b. 1879, d. March 9, 1954
     William Clyde Conner was buried at Van Liew Cemetery, 585 Georges Road, North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.5,3 He was born on February 13, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little on October 26, 1926.6 William Clyde Conner married Beatrice May Towers in 1941 at New Jersey.5,7,8 William Clyde Conner died on February 16, 1957 at Piscataway, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, at age 55.5,9 He William C. Conner of 109 Guilden St. died Saturday of a heart attack while at work at the Bakelite Corp., Piscataway Township, where he was employed, as a foreman. He was 55. A resident of this area 35 years, he served in the Navy during World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Towers Conner; four sons, David and William C. Jr., both of South Bound Brook, and Raymond and Ronald, both at home; two daughters, the Misses Nancy and Linda K. Conner, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Gurney Walker of Baltimore, and Mrs. Harold Barlett of Street, Md., and five grandchildren. Interment will be in Van Liew Cemetery. on February 18, 1957.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 3, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1930Electrician10

Family 1

Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little b. August 4, 1905, d. November 5, 1964
Marriage*William Clyde Conner married Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little on October 26, 1926.6 
Children

Family 2

Beatrice May Towers b. January 14, 1914, d. September 11, 1988
Marriage*William Clyde Conner married Beatrice May Towers in 1941 at New Jersey.5,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S14034] Van Liew Cemetery, Middlesex Co., NJ, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Ida Conner obituary in the Mar 12, 1954 edition.
  5. [S9272] Central New Jersey Home News, The, From the William C. Conner obituary in the Feb 18, 1957 edition.
  6. [S1496] David Reis, "Information on Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 5 and 18, 2007.
  7. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  8. [S9272] Central New Jersey Home News, The, From the Beatrice M. Conner obituary in the Sep 13, 1988 edition.
  9. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary E. Walton1

F, b. 1882, d. 1888
FatherJames Wellington Walton Jr.1 b. December 14, 1847, d. July 22, 1934
MotherElvira Susan Conner1 b. November 28, 1853, d. February 17, 1883
     Mary E. Walton was born in 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died in 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Charles Taylor Graham1

M, b. February, 1895, d. 1969
     Charles Taylor Graham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Lilly Bell Dyerle.2 Charles Taylor Graham was born in February, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He died in 1969.2

Family

Lilly Bell Dyerle b. 1905
Marriage*He married Lilly Bell Dyerle.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Wimmer Spraker obituary in the Nov 18, 2004 edition.

Lilly Bell Dyerle

F, b. 1905
     Lilly Bell Dyerle married Charles Taylor Graham.1 Her married name was Graham. Lilly Bell Dyerle was born in 1905.1

Family

Charles Taylor Graham b. February, 1895, d. 1969
Marriage*She married Charles Taylor Graham.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Wimmer Spraker obituary in the Nov 18, 2004 edition.

George Washington Smith1,2,3

M, b. July 18, 1901, d. September, 1986
FatherAlfred Pinkerton Smith4,5,6,3 b. April 27, 1859, d. October 21, 1949
MotherMary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings4,5,6,3 b. February 29, 1860, d. August 3, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 416-03-2736.7 George Washington Smith was buried at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.8 He married Mary Unknown.8 George Washington Smith was born on July 18, 1901 at Lynchburg, Virginia.7,2,3 He married Esther Mae Bryant on March 8, 1919 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1,9,10 George Washington Smith died in September, 1986 at Alabama at age 85.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 95, District 115, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama5
1930Dwelling 347, District 140, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama11
1940Dwelling 113, District 37-48, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama12
1950Dwelling 55, District 37-85, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama13

Occupation

1930Foundry pattern maker11
1940Transfer company manager12
1950Building construction propriator13

Family 1

Mary Unknown b. June 7, 1906, d. April, 1982
Marriage*George Washington Smith married Mary Unknown.8 

Family 2

Esther Mae Bryant b. March 9, 1899, d. April 30, 1963
Marriage*George Washington Smith married Esther Mae Bryant on March 8, 1919 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5494] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Gowen Smith obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S12200] Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, online www.jmgardens.com.
  9. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  10. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Esther M. Smith obituary in the May 1, 1963 edition.
  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. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Roy E. Smith obituary in the Apr 19, 1995 edition.

Charles Lemiul "Charlie" Argabright

M, b. March 30, 1928, d. March 24, 1999
FatherIra Lemuel/Lemuil "Lem" Argabright1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. December 25, 1905, d. March 21, 1979
MotherEdith Beulah McNeil1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. March 20, 1908, d. December 24, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-9604.10 Charles Lemiul "Charlie" Argabright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Buried with no stone.11,12,3,13 He was born on March 30, 1928 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,3,9 He married Nellie Mae Boone, daughter of Kent Binford Boone and Rose Viennie Carden, on November 25, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,14,3,15 Charles Lemiul "Charlie" Argabright died on March 24, 1999 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.10,11,13,3 He ARGABRIGHT, Charlie Lemiul, 71, of Check, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at his home. He was preceded in death by his sons, Mark and Joseph Argabright. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Boone Argabright of Check; three daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Mike Ross of Dublin, Charlotte and Roger Lampey of Check, Lola and Joey Lyons of Radford; one son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Sylvia Argabright of Sumter, S.C; four grandchildren, one great-grandson, four stepgrandchildren, and six stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Wilton Argabright of Shawsville; four sisters, Evelyn Bond of Dugspur, Louise Conner of Shawsville, Magdalene McGuire of Christiansburg, and Roberta Hurst of Shawsville. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Rev. Donnie Marshall and Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 26, 1999.13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 107, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 202, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950State highway department laborer8

Family

Nellie Mae Boone b. October 8, 1926, d. January 28, 2015
Marriage*Charles Lemiul "Charlie" Argabright married Nellie Mae Boone, daughter of Kent Binford Boone and Rose Viennie Carden, on November 25, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,14,3,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 2000 edition.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edith Beulah Argabright obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Magdalene Argabright Pannell McGuire obituary in the Apr 29, 2014 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Lemiul Argabright obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.
  14. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  15. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Nellie Mae Boone Argabright obituary.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Elisha Argabright obituary in the Dec 30, 1996 edition.
  17. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ezra C. Thomas1,2

M, b. April 15, 1909, d. December 6, 1956
     Ezra C. Thomas was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 15, 1909 at Virginia.1 He married Mathia McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, circa 1928.1,2,3 Ezra C. Thomas died on December 6, 1956 at age 47.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 33, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Steam railroad laborer3
1940Farm laborer4

Family

Mathia McNeil b. March 4, 1911, d. September 27, 2000
Marriage*Ezra C. Thomas married Mathia McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, circa 1928.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S228] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Den Hill Road Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mathia McNeil Thomas obituary in the Sep 29, 2000 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Brian Lee Sisson1,2,3,4

M, b. October 23, 1973, d. May 25, 2023
FatherGary Lee Sisson5,4
MotherSharon Ann Wimmer5,4
     Brian Lee Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 23, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Heather Dawn Hodges on September 10, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Brian Lee Sisson died on May 25, 2023 at Virginia at age 49.4 He Brian Lee Sisson, October 23, 1973 - May 25, 2023. Brian Lee Sisson, 49, of Shawsville, Va., entered Heaven's gates on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Heather Sisson; children, Jessica Underwood (Braiden) and Bailee Reed (Aaron); his parents, Gary and Sharon Sisson; brother, Mark Sisson (Shannon); niece, Morgan Wills (Seth); nephews, Dakota and Carsyn Sisson; great nephew, Jaxon, as well as many other family members, special friends; and his best partner in crime, his dog Emma. Brian was most known for his love and compassion for others, especially his family. He was a life-long resident of Shawsville and was known by many for his love of lawncare, as he owned and operated a lawncare business for many, many years. Brian was a light and an inspiration to everyone he met. Brian became paralyzed at the young age of seventeen, and with that came many life challenges, but he never let that stop him from living his best life. A special thank you to Medi Home Health and Hospice of Pulaski, as well as our church family at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for all of the prayers, love and support. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on May 28, 2023.4

Family

Heather Dawn Hodges
Marriage*He married Heather Dawn Hodges on September 10, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brian Lee Sisson obituary in the May 28, 2023 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Wimmer Spraker obituary in the Nov 18, 2004 edition.

Joseph Bishop1

M, b. circa 1798, d. December 20, 1854
     Joseph Bishop was born circa 1798 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Hannah Boothe, daughter of Isaac Boothe Jr. and Nancy Agnes McAlexander, on November 8, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Joseph Bishop died on December 20, 1854.

Family

Hannah Boothe b. 1810, d. December 15, 1854
Marriage*He married Hannah Boothe, daughter of Isaac Boothe Jr. and Nancy Agnes McAlexander, on November 8, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S715] Gerry Dulaney (e-mail address), daughter of Isaac Booth, Jr. Sarah Boothe in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 10, 2005.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Carrie Alice Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 17, 1893, d. January 1, 1964
FatherCharles Ballard "Ballard" Poff2,3,7,4 b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
MotherElmira Isabelle Conner1,2,3,7,4 b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
     Carrie Alice Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,8,5 She was born on April 17, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Apr 12, 1894.7,4,8 She married Paul Robert King on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of January 8, 1913,her married name was King. Carrie Alice Poff died on January 1, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.4,8 She The Funeral for Mrs. Carrie Poff King of 1119 Florida St., Salem, will be Saturday with burial in Sherwood. Surviving are her husband, Paul King; six sons, Everett, Robert, Merrmon, James and Morgan King, Salem; Willard King, Union City, Tenn; daughter, Mrs. Mary Blevins, Salem; three brothers, Fate, Roscoe and Charlie Poff, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Shehan Wilson, Miss Camie Poff, Mrs. Lebron Parcell, Roanoke. on January 3, 1964.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 259, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 135, District 14, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 244, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 134, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Paul Robert King b. August 23, 1895, d. March 19, 1971
Marriage*Carrie Alice Poff married Paul Robert King on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie Poff King obituary in the Jan 3, 1964 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [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
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clinton King obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Morgan Mahone King obituary in the Feb 16, 2003 edition.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Blevins obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Archer "Arch" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
FatherCharles Ballard "Ballard" Poff2,1,3,10,11,6,12,13 b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
MotherElmira Isabelle Conner2,1,3,10,11,6,12,13 b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
     William Archer "Arch" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on September 5, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11,5,6,8,9 He married Lula Sonya Poff, daughter of Joseph Fleming Poff and Rhoda Lee Hall, on March 10, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 William Archer "Arch" Poff died on April 27, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.4,5,6,7,9 He A Roanoker collapsed and died in the vestibule of the Ninth Street Church of the Brethren last night just a couple of minutes before he was to walk down the aisle to give his daughter in marriage. William Arch Poff, 60, of 1319 Buena Vista Ave., SE, apparently died of a heart attack, said Dr. Charles M. Irvin, city medical examiner. The ceremony went on, but it was abbreviated by the officiating minister, The Rev. H. Lawrence Rice, and none in the wedding party or in the church knew until the wedding was over that Mr. Poff was dead. William Poff, a brother of the bride, stepped into the role his father was slated to play, and gave his sister, Normaline, in marriage to Melvin G. Wiseman. The minister said Mr. Poff had just entered the vestibule on the Montrose avenue side of the church and was standing beside J. C. Reed, a member of the board of deacons, when he was stricken. Reed stooped to assist the dying man and at that monent Mr. Rice stepped up. He was making a last minute check to see that everything was set for the ceremony to start. The minister said he was unable to detect a pulse and telephoned for the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew. The son stepped into the unexpected void in the proceedings. It was not until some time after the ceremony that the news was broken to the bride. An ambulance was summoned by the rescue squad moments after members had reached the church and Mr. Poff was pronounced dead on arrival at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Mr. Rice said the victim had a history of a heart condition and had been taking medicine prescribed by his physician. Only two or three minutes before entering the church, Mr. Poff had taken one of the tablets and Mr. Rice said he told an acquaintance as he entered the church that he "felt fine." Mr. Rice said that Mr. Poff was to have passed from the Montroee avenue vestibule to the Ninth street vestibule where he would have started his walk to the altar. Mr. Poff had been employed for 35 years in the engineering department at the American Viscose plant. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula P. Poff, four daughters, and one son: Mrs. J. M. Dooley, Mrs. C. D. Parker, Mrs. S. E. Chewning and Mrs. Melvin Wiseman and W. A. Poff, Roanoke; four sisters and four brothers; Mrs. W. M. Wilson, Miss Cammie Poff and Mrs. Lewis Parsell, Roanoke; Mrs. Paul King, Salem; D. F. Poff, Roanoke; W. W. Poff, Fincastle; Roscoe Poff, Elliston; Charlie Poff, Vinton; and seven grandchildren. on April 28, 1957.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia14
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia15
1950Dwelling 130, District 120-83, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner14
1940Rayon mill spinner15
1950Silk mill worker16

Family

Lula Sonya Poff b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
Marriage*William Archer "Arch" Poff married Lula Sonya Poff, daughter of Joseph Fleming Poff and Rhoda Lee Hall, on March 10, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Arch Poff obituary in the Apr 28, 1957 edition.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  11. [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
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmira Poff obituary in the Aug 14, 1949 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Ballard Poff obituary in the Apr 7, 1929 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Chewning obituary in the Mar 22, 2013 edition.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Gladys V. Parker obituary in the May 29, 2014 edition.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marilene Shirley Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1941 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lula S. Poff.

Willard Wilmoth Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. September 23, 1901, d. February 16, 1960
FatherCharles Ballard "Ballard" Poff5,6,2,7,8,4 b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
MotherElmira Isabelle Conner5,9,6,2,7,8,4 b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
     Willard Wilmoth Poff was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,10 He was born on September 23, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Lionne Adelaide Wimmer, daughter of Charles Walter Wimmer Sr. and Nannie Belle Chisom, on March 28, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,10 Willard Wilmoth Poff died on February 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.1,2,10 He Willard W. Poff, 58, of Trinity Community and formerly of Roanoke, died in a Roanoke hospital yesterday. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Lionne Wimmer Poff; a daughter, Miss Mary Ann Poff, Troutville; a foster son, Raymond Basham; a foster daughter, Miss Mary Basham, both of Troutville; brothers, Faye Poff and Charlie Poff, both of Roanoke; Roscoe Poff, Elliston; a half brother, Maynard Poff, Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Carrie King, Salem; Mrs. Shannie Wilson, Miss Cammie Poff, Mrs. Leakern Parsell, all of Roanoke. Burial will be in the Trinity Cemetery. on February 17, 1960.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 259, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 137, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 37, District 12-5, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer11
1930Silk mill spinner9
1950Textile mill worker12

Family

Lionne Adelaide Wimmer b. February 24, 1913, d. November 2, 1963
Marriage*Willard Wilmoth Poff married Lionne Adelaide Wimmer, daughter of Charles Walter Wimmer Sr. and Nannie Belle Chisom, on March 28, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2016] Trinity Cemetery, Botetort Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/trinity.html
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmira Poff obituary in the Aug 14, 1949 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Ballard Poff obituary in the Apr 7, 1929 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard W. Poff obituary in the Feb 17, 1960 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ann Poff Wright obituary in the Sep 6, 2020 edition.

Eva Elizabeth Smith1,2,3

F, b. January 30, 1905, d. March 18, 1946
FatherAlfred Pinkerton Smith4,5,3 b. April 27, 1859, d. October 21, 1949
MotherMary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings4,5,3 b. February 29, 1860, d. August 3, 1939
     Eva Elizabeth Smith was buried at Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Pinson, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1,6 She was born on January 30, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 As of May 13, 1920,her married name was Branham.2 She married Eddie Ernest Branham on May 13, 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2,3,6 Eva Elizabeth Smith died on March 18, 1946 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 41.3,6 She Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Branham, age 41, of 1244 Elm Street, Tarrant City, passed away Sunday a.m. at the residence. Survived by the husband, E. E. Branham; two sons, Edward and Richard Branham; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Elsberry and Misses Mary Ann and Norma Jean Branham; one granddaughter; four brothers, J. L. and George Smith, Tarrant City; Emmett Smith, Roanoke, Va., John Smith, Lynchburg, Va; four sisters, Mr. M. E. Coleman, Mrs. J. B. Ewers and Mrs. J. W. Crutcher, all of Virginia, and Mrs. R. A. Miller, West Virginia. Interment Marvins Chapel Cemetery. on March 19, 1946.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 95, District 115, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama5
1930Dwelling 397, District 139, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama7
1940Dwelling 169, District 37-53A, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama8

Family

Eddie Ernest Branham b. January 21, 1902, d. November 21, 1985
Marriage*Eva Elizabeth Smith married Eddie Ernest Branham on May 13, 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5487] Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5494] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957.
  3. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  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. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Eva Elizabeth Branham obituary in the Mar 19, 1946 edition.
  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. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Elizabeth B. Elsberry obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  10. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  11. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Eddie Ernest Branham obituary in the Nov 22, 1985 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lula Mae Poff1,2

F, b. circa 1904, d. April 25, 1935
FatherCharles Ballard "Ballard" Poff3,1,4,5,6 b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
MotherElmira Isabelle Conner3,1,4,5,6 b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
     Lula Mae Poff was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born circa 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 As of August 19, 1922,her married name was Christian.6 She married William C. Christian on August 19, 1922 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,6 Lula Mae Poff died on April 25, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a death date of Apr 26, 1935.4,5 She Mrs. Lula Christian, 31, wife of William M. Christian, died at her home on Oliver and Butler streets, East Princeton, Friday morning following a brief illness of pneumonia. Besides her husband, Mrs. Christian leaves four children, Laura Jean, Dolores, Curtis Wilford, and William M. Jr. She also leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Poff, of Roanoke, Va., and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. M. Wilson, of Roanoke, Va; Mrs. Paul King, of Salem, Va; Miss Campie Poff and Miss Lebron Poff, of Roanoke; Roescoe, W. A., D. F., and W. W. Poff, of Roanoke, and Charles, of Denton, Va. Mrs. Christian was a member of the Baptist church. Services will be conducted at the grave, Resthaven Memorial Park cemetery. on April 27, 1935.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 168, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

William C. Christian b. March 3, 1894, d. April 15, 1936
Marriage*Lula Mae Poff married William C. Christian on August 19, 1922 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lula Christain death certificate.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christain-Poff marriage record.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10357] Klein Funeral Homes and Memorial Parks, online www.kleinfh.com, From the Gloria Christian Tench obituary.
  9. [S14388] Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc., online www.floydmortuary.net, From the William Christian, Jr. obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Roscoe Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. September 7, 1909, d. June 17, 1983
FatherCharles Ballard "Ballard" Poff11,1,12,6,13,14,15 b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
MotherElmira Isabelle Conner11,1,2,12,6,13,16,14,15 b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2107.17 James Roscoe Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,18,9 He was born on September 7, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1910 and his draft card has 1911.11,17,5,6,8 He married Lillian James Howard on June 3, 1976 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,13,9,10 James Roscoe Poff died on June 17, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.5,6,9 He The funeral for James Roscoe Poff, 72, of 3559 Hemingway Road, S.W. in Roanoke, who died Friday in a Roanoke hospital, was conducted Monday. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Green Hill Inc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillian Howard Poff; two daughters, Mrs. William V. (Lois) Lawfield of Virginia Beach and Mrs. Melvin N. (Shannie) McKee of Vinton; five sons, James H. Poff of Roanoke, Charles E. Poff of Hardy, Ballard L. Poff of Vinton, Jack D. Poff of Wichita Falls, Tex. and Gene T. Poff of Corpus Christi, Tex; and 12 grandchildren. on June 22, 1983.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 168, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 137, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 171, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 88, District 3-7, Clifton, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Silk mill reeler2
1940Meat cutter16
1950Paper mill worker7

Family

Lillian James Howard b. November 7, 1915, d. September 2, 1984
Marriage*James Roscoe Poff married Lillian James Howard on June 3, 1976 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,13,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Tunney Poff obituary in the Mar 14, 1996 edition.
  4. [S1949] Lunn Funeral Home, online http://www.lunnfuneralhome.com/, From the Jack Dempesy Poff obituary in the Dec 9, 2009 edition.
  5. [S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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.
  9. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Roscoe Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1983 edition.
  10. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Lillian Howard Poff obituary in the Sep 7, 1984 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmira Poff obituary in the Aug 14, 1949 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Ballard Poff obituary in the Apr 7, 1929 edition.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  18. [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&
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Henry Poff obituary in the Dec 24, 2014 edition.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Poff, obituary in the Apr 10, 2016 edition.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the McKee-Dixon wedding announcement in the Dec 19, 1999 edition.

Bessie Marie Hale1,2,3

F, b. June 1, 1911, d. June 14, 2009
FatherCaleb Elbert Hale4,2,5 b. July 2, 1890, d. December 4, 1970
MotherGracie Georgia Lee4,2,5 b. September 30, 1893, d. December 11, 1912
     Bessie Marie Hale was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 1, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,5 She married Herman Board, son of Horatio R. "Rush" Board and Nancy Gardenia "Denie" Blackwell, on April 8, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,8,3 As of April 8, 1933,her married name was Board. Bessie Marie Hale died on June 14, 2009 at Virginia at age 98.3 She Bessie Marie Hale Board, 98, died June 14, 2009, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Herman Board, and lived all but the last five years in Check, Va. Bessie lived the last five years with her daughter in Copper Hill. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Brenda Gearhart and husband, Melvin; and son, Edward Allen Board and wife, Mary. She was a special grandma to Darryl Gearhart (wife, Julie), Michael Gearhart, Sarah Gearhart, Dana Clabbers (husband, Ron), Karyn Farrell (husband, Michael) and Dale Board (wife, Misty). Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Luke, Mark, Paul, Tim and Hannah Board. She shared a June 1st birthday with Hannah. She is also a stepgreat-grandmother to Justin and Amanda Defee. They all lovingly called her Grandma BB. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and church were the most important things in her life. Bessie was a 69 year member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and the Rev. Hebron Quessenberry officiating. Burial following at Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. Flowers would be appreciated or donations to Red Oak Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall Fund. on June 15, 2009.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 97, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather William Hale9
1930Dwelling 45, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle William E. Hale10
1940Dwelling 2, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Herman Board b. September 29, 1907, d. June 16, 1995
Marriage*Bessie Marie Hale married Herman Board, son of Horatio R. "Rush" Board and Nancy Gardenia "Denie" Blackwell, on April 8, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Marie Hale Board obituary in the Jun 15, 2009 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline Hale Sink obituary in the Jul 15, 2003 edition.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Board obituary in the Jun 17, 1995 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  13. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

J. Clarence Van Avery1,2,3,4

M, b. December 13, 1916, d. December 9, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 452-09-0917.2 J. Clarence Van Avery was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, Jefferson Co., Texas.3 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest.1 J. Clarence Van Avery was born on December 13, 1916 at Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas.2,5,4,6 He died on December 9, 1989 at Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 72.7,2

Family

Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers b. March 21, 1905, d. March 7, 1984
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest.1 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S10965] Greenlawn Memorial Park, Jefferson Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

Margaret B. Grace1,2

F, b. circa 1903
     Margaret B. Grace was born circa 1903 at Oklahoma Territory.1 As of February 28, 1926,her married name was Akers.2 She married Ernest Raymond Akers, son of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, on February 28, 1926 at Blackwell, Kay Co., Oklahoma.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 288, District 27, Owen, Kay Co., Oklahoma1
1940Dwelling 8, District 169-3, Saint Jo, Montague Co., Texas3

Family

Ernest Raymond Akers b. January 10, 1900, d. January 10, 1976
Marriage*Margaret B. Grace married Ernest Raymond Akers, son of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, on February 28, 1926 at Blackwell, Kay Co., Oklahoma.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Byron Fleenor1,2,3,4

M, b. December 30, 1945, d. April 10, 2008
FatherWilliam Franklin Fleenor5,1,4 b. August 15, 1894, d. April 28, 1958
MotherArtis Marie "Artie" Akers5,1,6,4 b. April 17, 1908, d. August 9, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 453-74-8989.7 William Byron Fleenor was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas.2,3 He was born on December 30, 1945 at Upshur Co., Texas.1,3,7 He married Elizabeth Ann Barton on February 24, 1967.3,8 William Byron Fleenor died on April 10, 2008 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 62.2,3,7 He HUGHES SPRINGS - Graveside services for William B. Fleenor, 62, of Hughes Springs, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Woodlawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Pete Leslie officiating. Arrangements are by Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Fleenor died April 10, 2008, in Shreveport, La. He was born December 30, 1945, in Gilmer. Survivors include his son, William Von Fleenor; and daughter, Melissa Cates. on April 12, 2008.2

Family

Elizabeth Ann Barton b. November 25, 1949, d. July 16, 2007
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann Barton on February 24, 1967.3,8 
Children
  • William Von Fleenor1,6,2,8
  • Melissa Dawn Fleenor1,6,2,8

Citations

  1. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S2869] Longview News-Journal, From the William B. Fleenor obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.
  3. [S10947] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Cass Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S10948] Gilmer Mirror, The, From the William Franklin Fleenor obituary in the May 1, 1958 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S2869] Longview News-Journal, From the Artie M. Fleenor obituary in the Aug 10, 1983 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S10652] Marshall News Messenger, The, From the Elizabeth Ann Barton Fleenor obituary in the Jul 18, 2007 edition.