Sylvia Ilene Cole1,2

F, b. May 16, 1907, d. January 11, 1997
FatherWilliam Letcher "Willy L." Cole3,4,5,1,6,7,8,2 b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965
MotherLucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum3,4,5,1,6,7,8,2 b. July, 1878
     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-2113.9 Sylvia Ilene Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 16, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2 She married Edgar Ballard Dobbins, son of Dillard Sparrel Dobbins and Lucy Ella Mitchell, on May 10, 1929.1,10 As of May 10, 1929,her married name was Dobbins. As of August 2, 1962,her married name was Owens.11 Sylvia Ilene Cole married Roy Vaughn Owens on August 2, 1962 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.11 Sylvia Ilene Cole died on January 11, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.4,9,1,10 She OWENS, Sylvia Dobbins, 89, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 11, 1997. She was a daughter of Letcher and Pearl Cole. Mrs. Owens was a member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Joe Ann Sperger; grandson, Randy Sperger and his wife, Lynn; one great-grandchild, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Palmer Cole of Roanoke, Aaron Cole of Wirtz; two sisters, Mamie Wingfield of Roanoke and Ora Cooper of Salem. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Branan G. Thompson, Jr. and the Rev. Laney Mofield officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on January 12, 1997.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 76, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 432, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family 1

Edgar Ballard Dobbins b. June 14, 1904, d. July 24, 1961
Marriage*Sylvia Ilene Cole married Edgar Ballard Dobbins, son of Dillard Sparrel Dobbins and Lucy Ella Mitchell, on May 10, 1929.1,10 
Child
  • Joe Ann Dobbins4,13

Family 2

Roy Vaughn Owens b. May 21, 1903
Marriage*Sylvia Ilene Cole married Roy Vaughn Owens on August 2, 1962 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.11 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Dobbins Owens Wingfield obitutary in the Jan 12, 1997 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cole Lawrence obituary in the May 1, 1993 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leslie Vernon Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. January 13, 1910, d. September 20, 1947
FatherWilliam Letcher "Willy L." Cole5,2,1,6,7,8,3 b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965
MotherLucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum5,1,2,6,7,8,3 b. July, 1878
     Leslie Vernon Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on January 13, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Virginia Mae Thomas on September 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Leslie Vernon Cole died on September 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 76, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 290, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Fred Poff9
1940Dwelling 106, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Furniture plant inspector9
1940Milk truck driver10

Family

Virginia Mae Thomas b. October 15, 1914, d. September 19, 1947
Marriage*Leslie Vernon Cole married Virginia Mae Thomas on September 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall1,2,3

M, b. December 27, 1856, d. July 31, 1911
FatherDavid A. Hall4,1,2 b. July 1, 1812, d. April 8, 1880
MotherAbigail Iddings4,1,2 b. March 21, 1811, d. April 1, 1904
     Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5,6 He was born on December 27, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on October 7, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, on February 6, 1896 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,3 Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall died on July 31, 1911 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 54.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 68, District 132, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 185, District 139, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Vest
Marriage*Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall married Mary Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on October 7, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Family 2

Sarah Amanda Iddings b. May 28, 1876, d. 1937
Marriage*Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, on February 6, 1896 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hall-Iddings marriage record.
  4. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  5. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  6. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Mable Annie Bell1,2

F, b. July 28, 1898, d. July 26, 1982
MotherEliza Lillian Bell1
     Mable Annie Bell was born on July 28, 1898 at West Virginia. She married Clement Elbert Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on November 13, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of November 13, 1926,her married name was Cole. Mable Annie Bell died on July 26, 1982 at age 83.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 381, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 359, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Clement Elbert Cole b. September 22, 1894, d. March 9, 1931
Marriage*Mable Annie Bell married Clement Elbert Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on November 13, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Billie C. Cole1,3,4

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roscoe Douglas Cole1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 9, 1905, d. November 30, 1963
FatherDallas Lacy Cole1,2,4,8,9,7 b. December 31, 1872, d. October 19, 1933
MotherDocia French Altizer1,2,4,8,9,7 b. August 16, 1882, d. April 29, 1977
     Roscoe Douglas Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7 He was born on October 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7 He married Vada Lenora Akers circa 1927.9,6 Roscoe Douglas Cole died on November 30, 1963 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58; Died in an auto accident.3,5,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 85, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 96, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 108, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 61, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Road construction worker9
1940Tractor driver10

Family

Vada Lenora Akers b. June 19, 1906, d. November 30, 1963
Marriage*Roscoe Douglas Cole married Vada Lenora Akers circa 1927.9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Harman Cole obituary in the May 2, 2006 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lacy Lee Cole, Sr. obituary in the Aug 1, 2010 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harman Dudley Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. February 6, 1908, d. June 5, 1992
FatherDallas Lacy Cole5,6,7,8,3,4 b. December 31, 1872, d. October 19, 1933
MotherDocia French Altizer5,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. August 16, 1882, d. April 29, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-6002.10 Harman Dudley Cole was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on February 6, 1908 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,3 He married Hazel Elizabeth Stone on July 18, 1942 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Harman Dudley Cole died on June 5, 1992 at West Virginia at age 84.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 85, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 96, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 259, District 28-18, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Newspaper linotypist11

Family

Hazel Elizabeth Stone b. June 5, 1919, d. December 21, 2002
Marriage*Harman Dudley Cole married Hazel Elizabeth Stone on July 18, 1942 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the French Cole Hale obituary in the May 5, 1977 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lula Odell Cole1,2,3

F, b. September 13, 1874, d. August 17, 1964
FatherPleasant Cole4,1,3,5 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933
MotherSarah Jane Lawrence4,1,3,5 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933
     Lula Odell Cole was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on September 13, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3 She married James Riley Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on March 7, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 7, 1896,her married name was Reed. Lula Odell Cole died on August 17, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 97, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 89, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 146, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 148, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 1, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

James Riley Reed b. March 8, 1869, d. July 13, 1956
Marriage*Lula Odell Cole married James Riley Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on March 7, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S846] Shirley Anne Reed Pinson, "Pinson Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 3, Dec 4, and Dec 9, 2002 and Aug 6, 2005.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Miss Tannie Cole obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Riley Reed1,2,3,4

M, b. March 8, 1869, d. July 13, 1956
FatherWilliam Benjamin Reed1,4 b. July 15, 1835, d. May 21, 1922
MotherElizabeth Julia Byrd1,4 b. May 7, 1839, d. October 27, 1919
     James Riley Reed was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on March 8, 1869 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,4 He married Lula Odell Cole, daughter of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on March 7, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 James Riley Reed died on July 13, 1956 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 89, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 146, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 148, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 1, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Carpenter9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Lula Odell Cole b. September 13, 1874, d. August 17, 1964
Marriage*James Riley Reed married Lula Odell Cole, daughter of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on March 7, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S846] Shirley Anne Reed Pinson, "Pinson Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 3, Dec 4, and Dec 9, 2002 and Aug 6, 2005.
  3. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tannie Gaye Cole1

F, b. November 6, 1877, d. March 9, 1950
FatherPleasant Cole1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933
MotherSarah Jane Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933
     Tannie Gaye Cole was buried at Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Left from Rt. 612 on Rt. 608, behind Tyree home, Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 She was born on November 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,9 She died on March 9, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.1,2,9 She Miss Tannie Cole, 72, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Plesant Cole died in her home in Laurel Creek vicinity March 9th. Surviving sisters are Mrs. James Reed, Check; Mrs. Asa Cochran, Floyd; and Mrs. A. F. King, Elliston; one brother W. Letcher Cole, Salem. Interment was in the Cole Cemetery. on March 16, 1950.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 97, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 154, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 75, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 15, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 4, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Dwelling 63, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Farmer11

Citations

  1. [S565] Janice Smyth, Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Miss Tannie Cole obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1261] Ruth G. Hale and Jimmie Steele, Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ida Mae Cole1,2

F, b. June 2, 1879, d. January 27, 1966
FatherPleasant Cole3,2,1,4,5 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933
MotherSarah Jane Lawrence3,1,2,4,5 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933
     Ida Mae Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. She was born on June 2, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She married Albert Franklin "Frank" King, son of William Robert King and Nancy Emily McNeil, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,8 As of December 10, 1902,her married name was King. Ida Mae Cole died on January 27, 1966 at age 86.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 97, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 154, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 368, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 298, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 84, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family

Albert Franklin "Frank" King b. December 9, 1879, d. December 30, 1967
Marriage*Ida Mae Cole married Albert Franklin "Frank" King, son of William Robert King and Nancy Emily McNeil, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Miss Tannie Cole obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lathan Albert King obituary in the Oct 23, 1998 edition.

Albert Franklin "Frank" King1,2,3,4

M, b. December 9, 1879, d. December 30, 1967
FatherWilliam Robert King1,2,4 b. July 25, 1857, d. June 20, 1940
MotherNancy Emily McNeil1,2,5,4 b. April 28, 1856
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1897.6 Albert Franklin "Frank" King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. He was born on December 9, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7,6,4 He married Ida Mae Cole, daughter of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,4 Albert Franklin "Frank" King died on December 30, 1967 at age 88.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 368, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 298, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 84, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Ida Mae Cole b. June 2, 1879, d. January 27, 1966
Marriage*Albert Franklin "Frank" King married Ida Mae Cole, daughter of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lathan Albert King obituary in the Oct 23, 1998 edition.

William Robert King1,2,3

M, b. July 25, 1857, d. June 20, 1940
FatherJoseph D. King1,2 b. August 9, 1832, d. July 13, 1913
MotherSarah Ann Clingenpeel1,2 b. June 27, 1837, d. January 20, 1920
     William Robert King was born on July 25, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Nancy Emily McNeil, daughter of William Burrell McNeil and Elizabeth Ellen Martin, on January 1, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 William Robert King died on June 20, 1940 at Oklahoma at age 82.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 201, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma5

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5

Family

Nancy Emily McNeil b. April 28, 1856
Marriage*William Robert King married Nancy Emily McNeil, daughter of William Burrell McNeil and Elizabeth Ellen Martin, on January 1, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Evie Victor Cole1,2

F, b. February 25, 1886, d. August 3, 1959
FatherPleasant Cole3,2,1,4,5 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933
MotherSarah Jane Lawrence3,1,2,4,5 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933
     Evie Victor Cole was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on February 25, 1886 at Virginia.6 As of August 21, 1910,her married name was Cochran.2,1 She married Asa Albert Cochran, son of William Harvey Cochran and Mildred Jane "Millie" DeHart, on August 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Evie Victor Cole died on August 3, 1959 at age 73.6

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 154, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 63, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 29, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 63, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 173, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Retail grocery merchant9

Family

Asa Albert Cochran b. September 24, 1884, d. September 18, 1968
Marriage*Evie Victor Cole married Asa Albert Cochran, son of William Harvey Cochran and Mildred Jane "Millie" DeHart, on August 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Miss Tannie Cole obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Asa A. Cochran obituary in the Sep 28, 1968 edition.

Asa Albert Cochran1,2,3,4

M, b. September 24, 1884, d. September 18, 1968
FatherWilliam Harvey Cochran1,5,3
MotherMildred Jane "Millie" DeHart1,3,5
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0137.6 Asa Albert Cochran was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 24, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,4,7 He married Evie Victor Cole, daughter of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on August 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 Asa Albert Cochran married Hester E. Martin, daughter of George W. Martin and Martha Ann Lawrence, on August 26, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Asa Albert Cochran died on September 18, 1968 at Virginia at age 83.2,8 He Asa A. Cochran, 84, died Wednesday at his home. Surviving are his wife Hester Wood Cochran; two sons Edgar Cochran, Roanoke; Don Cochran, Floyd; two step-sons Elwin Wood, Norfolk; W. J. Wood , Roanoke; two step daughters, Mrs. Pauline Wasinski, Bedford, Mass., Mrs Evelyn Pollock, Martinsville; a sister Mrs. Alice C. Pauley, Floyd. Funeral services were held Friday at Wood Funeral Chapel, with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. on September 26, 1968.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 29, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 63, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 173, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Barber9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11
1962Farmer1

Family 1

Evie Victor Cole b. February 25, 1886, d. August 3, 1959
Marriage*Asa Albert Cochran married Evie Victor Cole, daughter of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on August 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Family 2

Hester E. Martin b. September 12, 1886, d. March 12, 1972
Marriage*Asa Albert Cochran married Hester E. Martin, daughter of George W. Martin and Martha Ann Lawrence, on August 26, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Asa A. Cochran obituary in the Sep 28, 1968 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.

Joseph William Martin1,2

M, b. March 4, 1892, d. October 7, 1972
FatherMorrison Celdon "Marson" Martin3 b. December 21, 1868, d. December 4, 1951
MotherEliza T. Sowers3,2 b. September 17, 1868, d. January 14, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1230.4 Joseph William Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 4, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2 He married Mary Etta Hodges, daughter of Christopher C. Hodges and Sarah E. Hale, circa 1908.5,2 Joseph William Martin died on October 7, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.4,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 12, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 315, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 13, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 258, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5
1920Brickyard laborer6
1930Bridge works rivet driver7
1940Construction laborer8

Family

Mary Etta Hodges b. July 4, 1885, d. March 20, 1977
Marriage*Joseph William Martin married Mary Etta Hodges, daughter of Christopher C. Hodges and Sarah E. Hale, circa 1908.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Jesse James Martin.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S1538] Herald, The, From the Josephine Martin Wimmer obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.

Mary Etta Hodges1,2

F, b. July 4, 1885, d. March 20, 1977
FatherChristopher C. Hodges2 b. 1848, d. May 7, 1932
MotherSarah E. Hale1,2 b. circa 1857
     Mary Etta Hodges was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 224-32-8939.3 She was born on July 4, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Joseph William Martin, son of Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin and Eliza T. Sowers, circa 1908.4,2 As of circa 1908,her married name was Martin.4 Mary Etta Hodges died on March 20, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.3,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 12, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 315, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 13, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 258, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Joseph William Martin b. March 4, 1892, d. October 7, 1972
Marriage*Mary Etta Hodges married Joseph William Martin, son of Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin and Eliza T. Sowers, circa 1908.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Jesse James Martin.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S1538] Herald, The, From the Josephine Martin Wimmer obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.

Lucy Darden Martin1

F, b. December 24, 1919, d. January 17, 2000
FatherJoseph William Martin2,3,1 b. March 4, 1892, d. October 7, 1972
MotherMary Etta Hodges2,3,1 b. July 4, 1885, d. March 20, 1977
     Lucy Darden Martin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-10-2766.5 She was born on December 24, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 As of March 16, 1942,her married name was Davis.1 She married Lawrence Ayers Davis on March 16, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1 Lucy Darden Martin and Lawrence Ayers Davis were divorced on March 10, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 As of May 2, 1965,her married name was Robertson.1 Lucy Darden Martin married Graydon Nicholas Robertson on May 2, 1965 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,1 Lucy Darden Martin died on January 17, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.4,5 She ROBERTSON, Lucy Martin Davis, 80, died Monday, January 17, 2000. She was born December 24, 1919 in Roanoke, Virginia, and was preceded in death by two husbands, Lawrence A. Davis and Graydon N. Robertson; and a daughter, Wendy Peterson. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Judi Davis, Georgia; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Tom Huhn, Chesapeake, Va; two granddaughters, Niesa Deverick Wilhelm and her husband, Brad of Richmond, Va., and Isabella Bertelli of Levittown, Pennsylvania; two grandsons, Jacob Davis, Bedford and Scott May, Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Allen Wimmer, Rock Hill, South Carolina; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Jeanne Martin, Charlotte, North Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews and close, caring friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2000 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Russell L. Wimmer and Pastor Howard A. Wimmer, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on January 19, 2000.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 315, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 13, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 258, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Meat packer7

Family 1

Lawrence Ayers Davis b. circa 1909
Marriage*Lucy Darden Martin married Lawrence Ayers Davis on March 16, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1 
Divorce* Lucy Darden Martin and Lawrence Ayers Davis were divorced on March 10, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Graydon Nicholas Robertson b. circa 1902
Marriage*Lucy Darden Martin married Graydon Nicholas Robertson on May 2, 1965 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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 the Lucy Martin Robertson obituary in Jan 19, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winifred Peterson obituary in the Jul 31, 1998 edition.

Lawrence Ayers Davis1

M, b. circa 1909
     Lawrence Ayers Davis was born circa 1909 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2 He married Lucy Darden Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on March 16, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 Lawrence Ayers Davis and Lucy Darden Martin were divorced on March 10, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Family

Lucy Darden Martin b. December 24, 1919, d. January 17, 2000
Marriage*Lawrence Ayers Davis married Lucy Darden Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on March 16, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 
Divorce* Lawrence Ayers Davis and Lucy Darden Martin were divorced on March 10, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Martin Robertson obituary in Jan 19, 2000 edition.

Thomas McMurren1,2,3

M, b. March 20, 1817, d. April 4, 1896
     Thomas McMurren was born on March 20, 1817 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1 He married Ann "Annie" McKern, daughter of Luke McKern and Hannah Thrash, on March 26, 1846 at Henry Co., Iowa.1,3 Thomas McMurren died on April 4, 1896 at Fort Thomas, Graham Co., Arizona Territory, at age 79.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1300, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa4
1860Dwelling 2952, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa5
1870Dwelling 53, Powder River Valley, Baker Co., Oregon6
1880Dwelling 14, District 8, Maxey, Pima Co., Arizona Territory7

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer5
1870Sawmill owner6
1880Stock raiser and farmer7

Family

Ann "Annie" McKern b. August 19, 1822, d. April 5, 1900
Marriage*Thomas McMurren married Ann "Annie" McKern, daughter of Luke McKern and Hannah Thrash, on March 26, 1846 at Henry Co., Iowa.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1765] Relatives of Franklin Richard and Sheila Adams, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=radams38&id=I4855
  2. [S1875] Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates, online http://genealogy.az.gov/, From the John Henderson McMurren death certificate.
  3. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1875] Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates, online http://genealogy.az.gov/, From the Anna May Walker death certificate.
  9. [S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  10. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  11. [S6525] Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960.

John Henderson McMurren1,2,3,4

M, b. May 23, 1864, d. February 5, 1953
FatherThomas McMurren1,5,6,3 b. March 20, 1817, d. April 4, 1896
MotherAnn "Annie" McKern1,5,6 b. August 19, 1822, d. April 5, 1900
     John Henderson McMurren was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.1,2,3 He was born on May 23, 1864 at Baker Co., Oregon.1,3,4 He married Unknown Elliott circa 1885.7,8 John Henderson McMurren married America Iasabelle Teague on December 25, 1893 at Graham Co., Arizona Territory.9 John Henderson McMurren died on February 5, 1953 at Clemenceau, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 88.1,3,4 He CLEMENCEAU - Funeral services for John H. McMurren, 88, Arizona pioneer, who died Feb. 5 at his home here, were held Sunday. Mr. McMurren was born May 23, 1964 in Baker County, Ore., and came to Prescott in 1874 with his parents. As a youth he assisted his father to clear the land where the fairground is now located so that a rodeo could be held there. His parents moved to Graham County in 1876 where he matured and entered the cattle business. Later he served 12 years as an engineer in civil service for the government. Mr. McMurren, an engineer on the Gila Valley, Globe and Northern Railroad, drove the first train from Bowie to Globe. He moved to Prescott in 1921 where he worked as a carpenter until he retired. He moved to Clemenceau in 1947. He is survived by nine daughters, Mrs. Sharlot Francis, Douglas; Mrs. William Hebbert, Exeter, Calif; Mrs. L. R. Crews, Cottonwood; Mrs. Tom Davenport, Potterville, Calif; Mrs. Thelbert Arnold, Clemenceau; Mrs. C. A. Ruston, Reedley, Calif; Mrs. W. L. Dickison, Prescott; Mrs. Aubrey C. Jacobs, Kingman; and Mrs. Charley Maennche, Winslow; three sons, Thomas of Clemenceau, John J., of Cornville, and William A. of Globe; 37 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. on February 11, 1953.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 53, Powder River Valley, Baker Co., Oregon5
1880Dwelling 14, District 8, Maxey, Pima Co., Arizona6
1900Dwelling 12, District 18, San Carlos Military Post, Gila Co., Arizona Territory8
1910Dwelling 39, District 38, San Carlos Indian reservation, Gila Co., Arizona Territory10
1920Dwelling 19, District 61, Fort Thomas, Graham Co., Arizona11
1930Dwelling 165, District 27, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona12
1940Dwelling 137, District 13-19, Yavapai Co., Arizona13

Occupation

1900Engineer8
1910Livestock stockman10
1920Blacksmith11
1930Copper claim prospector12

Family 1

Unknown Elliott
Marriage*John Henderson McMurren married Unknown Elliott circa 1885.7,8 
Child

Family 2

America Iasabelle Teague b. January 29, 1876, d. October 21, 1950
Marriage*John Henderson McMurren married America Iasabelle Teague on December 25, 1893 at Graham Co., Arizona Territory.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1875] Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates, online http://genealogy.az.gov/, From the John Henderson McMurren death certificate.
  2. [S8128] Cottonwood Cemetery, Yavapai Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S6525] Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960.
  4. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the John H. McMurren obituary in the Feb 11, 1953 edition.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8712] Arizona History and Archives Division, Arizona, School Census Records, 1910-1917.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S6669] Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona, Birth Records, 1880-1935.

Lucinda Altizer1,2

F, b. March 29, 1839, d. June 11, 1915
     Lucinda Altizer was buried at Reed Cemetery, Humphrey Reed Place, Rt. 740, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 29, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Ennis Dulaney Altizer, son of Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer and Rachel Dulaney, on December 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 Lucinda Altizer died on June 11, 1915 at age 76.1

Census Records

1890Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Ennis Dulaney Altizer b. April 26, 1840, d. January 7, 1904
Marriage*Lucinda Altizer married Ennis Dulaney Altizer, son of Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer and Rachel Dulaney, on December 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S671] Genevieve C. Starkey (e-mail address), Reed Cemetery, Rt. 740, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

John L. Hall

M, b. December 25, 1790, d. August 7, 1866
FatherJesse Hall1,2,3 b. March 22, 1760, d. October 2, 1848
MotherPhebe Wilbur4
     John L. Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 He was born on December 25, 1790 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Iddings book has a birth date of Jan 24, 1791.5,2 He married Sarah "Sally" Pate on September 10, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4,2 John L. Hall died on August 7, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.5,2

Family

Sarah "Sally" Pate b. March 11, 1794, d. after June 28, 1860
Marriage*He married Sarah "Sally" Pate on September 10, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S691] Virginia Montgomery Co., Montgomery Co., Virginia, Court Order Book 31.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S1866] Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society Dr. R.A. Brock, 1606 -1888 Virginia and Virginians. Eminent Virginians.
  4. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  5. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  8. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Irvin Dallas Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. May 5, 1912, d. June 17, 1997
FatherDallas Lacy Cole1,3,4,5,6 b. December 31, 1872, d. October 19, 1933
MotherDocia French Altizer1,3,4,5,6,7 b. August 16, 1882, d. April 29, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0433.8 Irvin Dallas Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 5, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He married Dora Elsie Chafin, daughter of James H. Chafin and Sarah D. Bower, on October 22, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Irvin Dallas Cole died on June 17, 1997 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.2,3,4 He COLE, Irvin Dallas, 85, of Pilot, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at his home. He was a lifelong farmer, the retired owner and operator of Cole's Grocery and for 32 years served as Postmaster of Pilot. Mr. Cole was a member of the Pilot United Methodist Church and McDaniel Lodge #86, AF&AM in Christiansburg. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, William K. and Lyndall Cole, Perry and Jane Cole, Roy Cole, all of Pilot; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and Rev. Walt Simmerman. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, or the Pilot United Methodist Church, Pilot, Va. 24138. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday and the family will receive friends there from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 19, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 96, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 108, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 73, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940farmer9

Family

Dora Elsie Chafin b. July 30, 1916, d. May 25, 1987
Marriage*Irvin Dallas Cole married Dora Elsie Chafin, daughter of James H. Chafin and Sarah D. Bower, on October 22, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dallas Cole obituary in the Jun 19, 1997 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the French Cole Hale obituary in the May 5, 1977 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Kenneth Cole obituary in the Sep 1, 2016 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claudine Cole1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 4, 1919, d. December 22, 1987
FatherDallas Lacy Cole1,2,3,4,5 b. December 31, 1872, d. October 19, 1933
MotherDocia French Altizer1,2,3,4,5,6 b. August 16, 1882, d. April 29, 1977
     Claudine Cole was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 224-01-2460.8 She was born on August 4, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,8 She married James Earsley Simmons, son of James William Simmons and Callie Edwards, on December 18, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 18, 1936,her married name was Simmons. Claudine Cole died on December 22, 1987 at Radford, Virginia, at age 68.7,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 96, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 108, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 93, District 74-16, Prospect, Prince Edward Co., Virginia9

Family

James Earsley Simmons b. January 20, 1916, d. April 18, 1987
Marriage*Claudine Cole married James Earsley Simmons, son of James William Simmons and Callie Edwards, on December 18, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Patricia Simmons2,3
  • James Daniel Simmons2,3
  • David Gene Simmons2,3
  • Roger Lee Simmons9
  • Betty F. Simmons2,3,9

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the French Cole Hale obituary in the May 5, 1977 edition.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Betty Anne Yoder1,2,3

F, b. April 25, 1930, d. October 4, 2018
FatherTheodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder1,4,2,5,3 b. November 5, 1904, d. March 19, 1994
MotherLillian Ester Lucas1,4,2,5,3 b. September 22, 1905, d. July 21, 1991
     Betty Anne Yoder Mrs. Betty Anne Rupp, 88, wife of Dr. Richard Rupp, died October 4, 2018 at National Health Care, Greenville, S.C. Born in Huntington, West Virginia on April 25, 1930, she was the only child of the late Ted and Lillian Lucas Yoder. Betty Anne taught in the Education Department at Bob Jones University, and also served along side her husband Richard as he pastored churches in Chicago, Illinois, and Sylvania and Hiawasse, Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Rupp and Viki Delello (Todd), all of Greenville; two grandsons, Luke and Jake Delello; brother-in-law, Paul Hess of Taylors, S.C; nieces and nephews, Connie Rupp, James Rupp, David Hess, Chris Hess, Debbie Treadway and Cindy Treadway. Betty Anne was predeceased by her husband Richard who died June 18, 2012. A private family burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.3 She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.3,6 She was born on April 25, 1930 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.3,6 She married Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp on May 30, 1951.2,3 As of May 30, 1951,her married name was Rupp. Betty Anne Yoder died on October 4, 2018 at South Carolina at age 88.3,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 77, District 6-50B, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia5

Family

Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp b. June 6, 1926, d. June 18, 2012
Marriage*Betty Anne Yoder married Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp on May 30, 1951.2,3 
Children
  • Sandra Diane Rupp1,2,7,3
  • Victoria Anne Rupp1,2,7,3,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Esther Lucas Yoder obituary in the Jul 23, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore T. Yoder obituary in the Mar 22, 1994 edition.
  3. [S12298] Mackey Funerals and Cremations, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/greenville-sc/mackey-funerals-and-cremations-at-woodlawn-memorial-park/4984, From the Betty Anne Rupp obituary.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6095] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Richard E. Rupp obituary in the Jun 20, 2012 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.