Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead1,2,3

F, b. April 28, 1877, d. August 20, 1926
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead4,5,1,6,3 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley4,5,1,6,3 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on April 28, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Apr 27, 1877.7,5,8 As of November 13, 1904,her married name was Lucas.3 She married William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas, son of Andrew Jackson Lucas and Priscilla Altizer, on November 13, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead died on August 20, 1926 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49.7,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 68, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas b. March 12, 1869, d. May 31, 1954
Marriage*Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead married William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas, son of Andrew Jackson Lucas and Priscilla Altizer, on November 13, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Craghead marriage record.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Esther Lucas Yoder obituary in the Jul 23, 1991 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee D. Lucas obituary in the May 16, 1999 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder1,2,3,4

M, b. November 5, 1904, d. March 19, 1994
     Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.5,4 His Social Security Number was 718-16-6053.6 He was born on November 5, 1904 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,5 He married Lillian Ester Lucas, daughter of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on August 4, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5,7,4 Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder died on March 19, 1994 at South Carolina at age 89.6,5 He YODER, Theodore T., 89, of 22 Prof's Place, Greenville, S.C., died Saturday, March 19, 1994. Born November 5, 1904, in Lynchburg, Va., he was a son of the late Claude Yoder and the late Eva Booker Yoder Douglas. He came to Greenville in 1980 after living in Huntington, W.Va. for over 50 years, where he formerly served as a City Councilman. From 1925 until his retirement in 1966, Mr. Yoder was an accountant for Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and was formerly a member and Deacon of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in Huntington, W.Va. He was a member of several other organizations in West Virginia. His wife, Lillian Esther Lucas Yoder, died July 21, 1991. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Anne and Dr. Richard E. Rupp of Greenville, S.C; two granddaughters, Sandra Diane Rupp of Greenville, S.C., and Victoria Ann Delello of Atlanta, Ga; two great-grandsons, Lucas Andrew Delello and Jacob Daniel Delello. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Mackey Mortuary by the Rev. Alvie C. McClaran, Dr. Marvin Lewis and Dr. Edward M. Panosian. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Garden of Hope Mausoleum. It is respectfully requested that flowers be omitted and memorials made to Morningside Baptist Church, 1115 Pelham Rd., Greenville, S.C. 29615 or to the Student World Fund, c/o Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C. 29614. Arrangements by The Mackey Mortuary. on March 22, 1994.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 385, District 29, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 77, District 6-50B, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Railroad shop section storekeeper8
1940Railroad store keeper9

Family

Lillian Ester Lucas b. September 22, 1905, d. July 21, 1991
Marriage*Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder married Lillian Ester Lucas, daughter of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on August 4, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5,7,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Esther Lucas Yoder obituary in the Jul 23, 1991 edition.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S6095] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore T. Yoder obituary in the Mar 22, 1994 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Yoder-Lucas marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [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.

Josie Marie Childress1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. June 6, 1920, d. October 4, 2014
     Josie Marie Childress Marie Childress Lucas, age 94, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, and formerly of Willis, Virginia, passed away on October 4, 2014. She was born on June 6, 1920, in Patrick County, Virginia, to the Rev. Robert W. "Bob" and Lelia Childress. Marie graduated from Willis High School and Radford College, receiving her B.S. degree in Home Economics and Science. She began her teaching career at Check High School in Floyd County in 1943. During her tenure at Check she met her husband and soul mate, Lee D. Lucas. They moved to New Jersey in 1952 and she continued her studies at Rutgers University. While in New Jersey, Marie and Lee became active members of the Matawan Presbyterian Church where they taught Sunday School. Marie taught school in the Hazlet Township for 23 years. She loved teaching children and often expressed her satisfaction and pride in her long teaching career. One of her favorite poems ends with the line, "But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child." Marie and Lee retired and moved back to their beloved Virginia in 1976. They built a home near Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church, in Willis, Virginia, where they lived until Lee's death in 1999. Marie was a faithful member of the Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church for many years. In 2008 she moved to a retirement home in Tennessee. In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Lee D. Lucas; brothers and spouses, Conduff Childress and wife Alice, Rev. Bryan Childress and wife Polly, Rev. William "Bill Joe" Childress, and Rev. Robert Childress. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Hattie Childress and Evelyn Kemp and husband Clarence. Survivors include her brother, Paul Childress and wife Anna, of Hillsville, Virginia, sisters-in-law Roberta Childress of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and Jean Childress of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, and several nieces and nephews. At Marie's request there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held in the Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 with the Rev. Stewart Childress officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church, 2102 Childress Road, Willis, VA., 24380.8 She was buried at Buffalo Mountain Cemetery (also known as Laurel Fork Cemetery), across from Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church at the Carroll Co. line, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 She was born on June 6, 1920 at Patrick Co., Virginia.7,8 She married Lee Doctor Lucas, son of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on May 3, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4,5,8 As of May 3, 1947,her married name was Lucas. Josie Marie Childress died on October 4, 2014 at Sweetwater, Scott Co., Tennessee, at age 94.8

Family

Lee Doctor Lucas b. June 4, 1912, d. May 14, 1999
Marriage*She married Lee Doctor Lucas, son of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on May 3, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4,5,8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee D. Lucas obituary in the May 16, 1999 edition.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William R. Childress obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Marie Childress Lucas obituary.

Mary Catherine Webb

F, b. 1805, d. after 1881
     Mary Catherine Webb married Wilson Lucas. Her married name was Lucas. Mary Catherine Webb was born in 1805 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She died after 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family

Wilson Lucas b. November 6, 1794, d. May, 1864
Marriage*She married Wilson Lucas
Children

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Mary Rosabelle Cole1,2

F, b. August, 1851, d. before June 18, 1900
FatherHarvey Cole3,1,4,2 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey3,1,4,2 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Mary Rosabelle Cole was born in August, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Noah Bluford Graham, son of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, on March 7, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 7, 1878,her married name was Graham. Mary Rosabelle Cole died before June 18, 1900; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1900 census. The Floyd County Surname Page has a death date of 1900.6,5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Noah Bluford Graham b. May 30, 1844, d. June 19, 1916
Marriage*Mary Rosabelle Cole married Noah Bluford Graham, son of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, on March 7, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  10. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 18, 1854, d. May 18, 1938
FatherHarvey Cole1,2,3,4 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey1,2,3,4 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 18, 1854 at Virginia.6 He married Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, daughter of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on January 22, 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole died on May 18, 1938 at age 84.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 327, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 225, District 68, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Please T. Cole7
1910Dwelling 162, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 184, District 112, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 24, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farmer5
1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Coal mine teamster9
1930Odd job laborer10

Family

Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham b. July 2, 1852, d. November 3, 1934
Marriage*Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole married Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, daughter of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on January 22, 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  12. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  15. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Darius Cole1,2

M, b. May 16, 1855, d. September 20, 1893
FatherHarvey Cole3,2,4,5,6 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey3,2,4,5,6 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     James Darius Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 16, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 He married Malinda Alice Basham, daughter of Hillary H. Basham and Sarah Ridinger, in 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James Darius Cole died on September 20, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 38; Died of consumption.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 96, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1880Farmer7

Family

Malinda Alice Basham b. December, 1861
Marriage*James Darius Cole married Malinda Alice Basham, daughter of Hillary H. Basham and Sarah Ridinger, in 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Sarah Roena Cole1,2

F, b. January 31, 1857, d. April 1, 1933
FatherHarvey Cole3,1,4,5,2 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey3,1,4,5,2 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Sarah Roena Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 She was born on January 31, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2 She married William Francis Hale, son of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, on January 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 21, 1879,her married name was Hale. Sarah Roena Cole died on April 1, 1933 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.6,7,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 210, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 97, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 45, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son William12

Family

William Francis Hale b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
Marriage*Sarah Roena Cole married William Francis Hale, son of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, on January 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  18. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Noah Bird/Byrd Cole1,2,3

M, b. June 20, 1858, d. October 27, 1947
FatherHarvey Cole4,1,5,6,7,8 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey4,1,5,6,7,8 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Noah Bird/Byrd Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He married Mamie Unknown.9,8 Noah Bird/Byrd Cole was born on June 20, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 He married Mary Ann Link, daughter of John Henry Link and Nancy J. Overstreet, on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Noah Bird/Byrd Cole died on October 27, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.8

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 88, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 218, District 57, Marytown, McDowell Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 134, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1880Farm laborer7
1920Coal company plumber11

Family 1

Mamie Unknown b. circa 1897
Marriage*Noah Bird/Byrd Cole married Mamie Unknown.9,8 

Family 2

Mary Ann Link b. circa 1867, d. August 18, 1893
Marriage*Noah Bird/Byrd Cole married Mary Ann Link, daughter of John Henry Link and Nancy J. Overstreet, on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Jackson Cole death certificate.
  13. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Harvey J. Cole1

M, b. June 23, 1862, d. November 20, 1875
FatherHarvey Cole1 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey1 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Harvey J. Cole was born on June 23, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on November 20, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 13; Killed by a falling tree.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Bailey Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
FatherHarvey Cole6,3,2,4,5,7 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey6,2,3,4,5,7 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Bailey Cole was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas.8 He was born on September 23, 1866 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,7,8 He married Bertie Lee Blackwell, daughter of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on December 25, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Bailey Cole died on September 26, 1964 at Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, at age 98.9,8

Census Records

1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 88, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 21, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 92, District 77, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas13
1930Dwelling 32, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 104, District 39-26, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas14

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12
1920Wheat farmer13
1930Farmer1
1940Farmer14

Family

Bertie Lee Blackwell b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
Marriage*Bailey Cole married Bertie Lee Blackwell, daughter of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on December 25, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of Harvey Cole.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S5682] Forest Park Cemetery, Harper Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Abigail "Lizzie" Cole1

F, b. October 17, 1868, d. February 27, 1890
FatherHarvey Cole1,2,3 b. September 15, 1826, d. May 13, 1908
MotherCynthia P. Winfrey1,2,3 b. July 31, 1831, d. February 21, 1926
     Elizabeth Abigail "Lizzie" Cole was born on October 17, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She died on February 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 21; Died of consumption.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 288, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 88, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Meridith Luther Cole1,2,3

M, b. February 10, 1869, d. March 30, 1884
FatherPleasant Cole1,4,5 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933
MotherSarah Jane Lawrence1,4,5 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933
     Meridith Luther Cole was buried at Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Left from Rt. 612 on Rt. 608, behind Tyree home, Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on February 10, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on March 30, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 15; Died of pneumonia.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 268, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 97, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S565] Janice Smyth, Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1261] Ruth G. Hale and Jimmie Steele, Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Noah Bluford Graham1,2

M, b. May 30, 1844, d. June 19, 1916
FatherJohn W. Graham1 b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887
MotherNancy Boothe1 b. February 18, 1811, d. August 2, 1878
     Noah Bluford Graham was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), near Floyd/Montgomery Co. line off Rt. 8 along Laurel Ridge Mill Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 30, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 He married Mary Rosabelle Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on March 7, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Noah Bluford Graham died on June 19, 1916 at age 72.3

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 246, District 10, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 17, District 42, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Farmer6

Family

Mary Rosabelle Cole b. August, 1851, d. before June 18, 1900
Marriage*Noah Bluford Graham married Mary Rosabelle Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on March 7, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S1396] Transcribed by Marguerite Tise Mrs. Linvil Rich, Booth Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  9. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Bethenia Frances "Fannie" Rierson

F, b. April, 1856
FatherCharles Rierson b. 1810, d. June 14, 1865
MotherJane Flinchum
     Bethenia Frances "Fannie" Rierson Bethenia is listed as a widow in the 1910 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was born in April, 1856 at Virginia.1 She married William B. Graham, son of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, in 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of 1882,her married name was Graham.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 153, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

William B. Graham b. July, 1848, d. before April, 1910
Marriage*Bethenia Frances "Fannie" Rierson married William B. Graham, son of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, in 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Lora D. Graham1,2,3

F, b. March 15, 1880
FatherNoah Bluford Graham1,2,3 b. May 30, 1844, d. June 19, 1916
MotherMary Rosabelle Cole1,2,3 b. August, 1851, d. before June 18, 1900
     Lora D. Graham was born on March 15, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

James Emmett Graham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 27, 1879, d. May 29, 1957
FatherNoah Bluford Graham1,5 b. May 30, 1844, d. June 19, 1916
MotherMary Rosabelle Cole1,5 b. August, 1851, d. before June 18, 1900
     James Emmett Graham was born on September 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Maude Victoria Walker on December 25, 1899.5 James Emmett Graham died on May 29, 1957 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 299, District 102, Radford, Virginia3
1920Dwelling 278, District 17, Radford, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 234, District 4, Radford, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 93, District 117-3, Radford, Virginia7

Occupation

1910Veneer plant cutter3
1920General store merchant4
1930General store merchant6
1940General merchandise store owner7

Family

Maude Victoria Walker b. July 31, 1880, d. May 19, 1969
Marriage*James Emmett Graham married Maude Victoria Walker on December 25, 1899.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah J. Conner1,2

F, b. circa 1837, d. September 30, 1859
FatherCornelius Conner1,2 b. circa 1808, d. June 4, 1893
MotherAnna Poff1,2 b. circa 1809
     Sarah J. Conner was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on September 30, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of quincy.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 98, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Kemper Graham1,2,3

M, b. May 10, 1882, d. September 1, 1883
FatherNoah Bluford Graham1,2,3 b. May 30, 1844, d. June 19, 1916
MotherMary Rosabelle Cole1,2,3 b. August, 1851, d. before June 18, 1900
     Kemper Graham was born on May 10, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on September 1, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.1,3

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  3. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.