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     Mary "Polly" Hall was born on March 4, 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Sparrell Stewart on February 3, 1853.² As of February 3, 1853,her married name was Stewart.

     John Hall was born on April 29, 1838 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Nancy M. Woolwine on November 6, 1860.

     Jesse W. Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Mattie Graham. Jesse W. Hall was born on October 1, 1842 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,3,5 He married Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter, daughter of Anthony Showalter and Eliza J. Hall, on April 29, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Jesse W. Hall died on October 21, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^6,3,7,5

     Byrd Hall was born on September 25, 1844 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Iddings book has a birth date of Sep 14, 1844.^1,2 He Enlisted with the 21st Virginia Cavalry on July 10, 1863. He married Susan Elizabeth Munsey on July 29, 1863 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.¹ Byrd Hall and Susan Elizabeth Munsey were divorced in 1875.¹ Byrd Hall died circa 1920 at Virginia.

     Elmira Hall was born on April 27, 1848 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Iddings book has a birth date of Apr 17, 1848.^1,3 She married William Richards, son of John Richards and Martha Harris, on January 19, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of January 19, 1864,her married name was Richards.

     James McDaniel was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 11, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Martha Jane Vest, daughter of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on September 13, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ James McDaniel died on August 6, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,2

     Callahill Wade "C. W." Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,5,7 He was born on November 26, 1854 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The funeral home records have a birth date of Nov 26, 1853 and his gravestone has Sep 26, 1854.^6,2,5,3,7 He married Sarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery on September 27, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Callahill Wade "C. W." Hall died on September 28, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹ He Mr. C. W. Hall, of Elliston, died Friday September 28, 1928. Mr. Hall formerly lived in Floyd near Flint. He sold his farm to Mr. W. H. Martin about seven or eight years ago and bought property at Elliston. Mr. Hall was about 70 years old and had been in declining health for about three years. His eye sight was verry poor. He leaves three sons and three daughters, namely Letcher, Edgar, and Leslie Hall and Mrs. Henry Lawrence of Elliston; Mrs. Victor Light of Indian Valley, and Mrs. Wade Muncy of Draper, N C. His wife preceded him several years ago. The remains were brought to Locust Grove, Floyd County, and after the funeral by Rev. Mr. Conner in the Methodist Church there, the body was laid to rest in the Hall Cemetery at his brother, Jessie W Hall's. Mr. Jessie W. Hall is the only member of the family living. Quite a large crowd attended the funeral. on October 18, 1928.^1,7

     Charles R. Hall was born on July 3, 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Elizabeth Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on July 3, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,1 Charles R. Hall died in 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

     Sarah Light was born circa October, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on February 5, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.

     Martha Carolyn Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-52-3162.⁸ She was born on April 8, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4 She married Henry Hobson King, son of Charles Henry Sherman King and Augusta Ella Bartlett, on April 2, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,9,10 As of April 2, 1921,her married name was King. Martha Carolyn Conner died on October 25, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^1,8,2 She KING, Carolyn Conner, 94, of Roanoke, formerly of Copper Hill, died Monday, October 25, 1993 in the Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are one son and three daughters-in-law, Charles and Etta King, of Casselberry, Fla., Trixie Poff and Minnie King, both of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ennis Conner of Davy, W.Va. Funeral service at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment in the church cemetery. on October 27, 1993.²

     Susan Emmaline Light was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born in 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Samuel Christy Shockey, son of Madison Shockey and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of April 7, 1870,her married name was Shockey. Susan Emmaline Light died on August 9, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     Her married name was Lawrence. Olive Iddings was born circa 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of June 13, 1847,her married name was Light. She married Wilson F. Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on June 13, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Olive Iddings died on August 26, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of fever.²

     Hal Nickolas Turner married Nannie Mae Keesee, daughter of Edward George "Ed" Keesee and Luvenia Victoria "Queenie" "Queen" Yeattes.¹ Hal Nickolas Turner died in 1999.¹

     Grace Ethel Earles was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-05-3798.⁵ She was born on August 24, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 She married Luther Ishmael Conner Sr., son of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Lilly/Lillie Willard, on February 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of February 13, 1937,her married name was Conner.¹ Grace Ethel Earles died on August 26, 1974 at Radford, Virginia, at age 66.^2,3,4 She Grace Earls Conner, age 66, died Monday in a Radford hospital. She was the widow of Luther I. Conner, Sr. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lynn Phillips of Radford, Mrs. Rebecca Hewitt of Chester; three sons, Luther I. Conner, Jr., Daniel Lee Conner, both of Radford, Noel David Conner of Dublin; three sisters Mrs. Faye Morgan of Radford, Mrs. Alma Hale and Mrs. Dorothy King, both of Fort Pierce, Fla; 7 grandchildren also survive. Interment the Westview Cemetery, Radford. on August 27, 1974.⁴

     Noah David Conner Sr. Noah David "Dave" Conner, Sr., 81, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away at his home on August 8, 2023. Dave, fondly known as Big Dave, was born to Luther and Grace Conner, on June 1, 1942, in Radford, Virginia. He was a graduate of Radford High School, and completed undergraduate study at Virginia Tech. Dave worked at Kollmorgen as a Quality Control Manager until his retirement, after which he enjoyed spending his free time with his family, working in the garden or in his barn. A child of the doowop era, he was truly "a classic," just like this 1964 Plymouth Fury Convertible. Dave is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patty, and his three children, Kristina and Matthew Legg, Sr., Noah David and Stephanie Conner, and Rebecca Conner. Dave is also survived by three grandchildren, whom he treasured: Madolyn Legg, Coralee Conner, and Noah David Conner, III. He is survived by his brothers, Luther and Joy Conner of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Dan and Faye Conner of Radford, Virginia, and sisters Mary Lynn Conner, of Radford, Virginia, and Rebecca "Becky" and Wayne Hewitt of Chesterfield, Virginia. Dave is survived by his wife's siblings, Sue and Jim McAlister of Christiansburg, Virginia, Chelsea and Richie Hurst of Riner, Virginia, Avria Hall and Kathy Henderson of Blacksburg, Virginia, Terry and Vickie Hall of Florida, Tim and Kim Hall of Dublin, Virginia, and Larry and Bonnie Hall of Dublin, Virginia. Dave is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and non-biological loved ones who all knew him as "Uncle Dave." Big Dave will also be remembered as second father to Brian Quesenberry, and several others who affectionately saw him as a father-figure as well. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Ishmeal and Grace Earles Conner, father- and mother-in-law, Avria "Ebb" and Mattie Smith Hall, his precious grandson, Matthew Anthony Legg, Jr., and his cherished niece, Terri Lynn McAlister Padgett. Growing up on the New River, Dave enjoyed the outdoors immensely. He kept an impressive garden for many years, attended many fishing trips on Lake Erie with his friends, spent countless hours tending to his pool, and loved taking care of the many deer and birds that visit his home daily. He shared his love for animals with his family and had several beloved basset hounds over the years. Dave was also passionate about sports. He loved tailgating and Virginia Tech, but he also coached his own children's teams and attended as many of his grandchildren's games as he could. Dave experienced health issues from an early age that would later disqualify him from military service. However, Dave led a life of service to his community. He was a very active member of the Dublin Lions Club for forty years, an accomplishment of which he was very proud. During this time, he held many leadership positions, including President. He was responsible for co-establishing the Leo Club at Pulaski County High School during his tenure. As an eye transplant recipient himself, he valued the opportunity to go into local schools to test students' eyes as a certified screener for the Lions' Kidsight USA campaign. And you could always find him serving Lion Dogs at the New River Valley Fair and the Flea Markets. Dave was a member of Mt. View United Methodist Church, where he served as Youth Leader when his children were young. The name David means "beloved" and there is no better way to describe him. He loved his family fiercely and was loved by them to no end. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He would give you the shirt off his back, although if he was at home, he probably wasn't wearing one. :) You could hear his whistling before you ever saw him and his laugh was infectious. He could find humor in any situation, with the quickest of wit. He had an undying love for his wife and his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He had the kindest heart and always put others before himself, taking care of his family tirelessly. He couldn't and wouldn't sit still - he always had a reason to go to the store. An OG Black Friday shopper from the days of Cabbage Patch Kids, he was skilled at finding a bargain, whether he needed it or not. He was a role-model to many and he has left a legacy to behold. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and caretakers at UVA Medical, Blue Ridge Cancer Center, Radford Carilion Hospital, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Surgical Clinic, LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski, and Carilion Clinic Outpatient Therapy in Dublin and special nephew, EMT, Tyler Hall, who was on the scene more than once when he was needed.² He was born on June 1, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Patricia Kaye Hall on December 16, 1967 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Noah David Conner Sr. died on August 8, 2023 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.²

     Wilson F. Light was born circa 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Olive Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings Jr. and Lydia Wilson, on June 13, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Wilson F. Light died on August 25, 1862 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia; Served as a Confererate States of America soldier in the Civil War and died of typhoid fever.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-1476.² Hoy Graden Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8 He was born on June 12, 1907 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,6 He married Dana Mae Gore on December 5, 1927 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,8 Hoy Graden Craghead died on February 23, 1991 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,7,8 He Hoy G. Craghead, 83, of 103 West Concord Street in Athens died Saturday at Princeton hospital. Born at Speedway, he was the son of the late Arch W. and Edna F. Pennington Craghead. He was a retired tippleman having worked last at East Gulf in Raleigh County with 20 years of service and was a member of the Painters Chapel United Methodist Church at Speedway. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Chauncey Craghead and Paul Craghead. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Dana Gore Craghead; sons, Ben Craghead of Athens, Bill Craghead of St. Cloud, Fla., and Bob Craghead of Spanishburg; daughter, Mrs. Alice Raine of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Pearly Duppe of Rhodell; brother, Otis Craghead of Fayetteville; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial will be at the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on February 26, 1991.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-1167.⁹ Chauncey Basil Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,11 He was born on November 12, 1908 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,10,1,11 He married Mildred Mae Pennington on October 27, 1930 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^12,13,11 Chauncey Basil Craghead died on November 21, 1983 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^10,11 He Chauncey B. Craghead, 75, of 414 State Street, Athens, died in a Princeton hospital Monday morning after a long illness. He was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association. He was a retired miner and had taught school in Raleigh County and Mercer County. He retired as principal of the Princeton Silver Springs Elementary School. He was born at Speedway. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Pennington Craghead; one son, Robert Lee Craghead of Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Edward G. (Mona) Clark of Melbourne, Fla., and Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Murphy of Speedway; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Dupee of Rhodell; two brothers, Hoy Craghead of Athens, and Otis Craghead of Fayettesville; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. on November 22, 1983.¹¹

     Bertha Myrtle Pettry was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on July 1, 1880 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of March 14, 1899,her married name was Craghead.¹ She married Lorenzo Maurice Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Bertha Myrtle Pettry died on March 23, 1966 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.²