Elizabeth Ellen "Lizzie" Smith1,2

F, b. August 1, 1873, d. July 5, 1957
FatherWilliam Riley Smith3,1,2 b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
MotherEllen Elizabeth Conner3,1,2 b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
     Elizabeth Ellen "Lizzie" Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 She was born on August 1, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Aug 11, 1870.3,4,2 She died on July 5, 1957 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2 She Elizabeth Ellen Smith, 86, Rt 1, Fayetteville, died in the home of her sister, Mrs. Laura Stull, at 9:30 p.m. of complications of an extended illness. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Riley and Ellen Conner Smith. She was a member of the Brethren Church, Rt. 1, Fayetteville. Survivors include three brothers; Bruce, Alderson, Thomas, Rt. 1, Fayetteville, and J. H., Princeton; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy McNiel, Prosperity, and Mrs. Laura Stull, Rt. 1, Fayetteville. Burial will be made in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville. on July 7, 1957.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 92, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 334, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 156, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith death certificate.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

Nancy Ann Smith1,2,3

F, b. October, 1876, d. October 5, 1963
FatherWilliam Riley Smith1,2,4 b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
MotherEllen Elizabeth Conner1,2,4 b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
     Nancy Ann Smith was buried at Prosperity Cemetery, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born in October, 1876 at Virginia.7 As of January 28, 1894,her married name was McNiel.2 She married Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel, son of Henry McNeil and Charlotte Mills, on January 28, 1894 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Nancy Ann Smith died on October 5, 1963 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 She Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Ann McNiel, 87, of Prosperity will be held today Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Mrs. McNiel died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. T. Sanford of Prosperity, at 11:45 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Other survivors include a son, Wilbur F. McNiel of Fayetteville; four daughters, Mrs. Gracie E. Light of Fayetteville, Mrs. Cleopatra Berry of Beckley, Mrs. Call M. Lester of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Bessie L. Allison of Washington, D.C; three brothers, Tom Smith of Fayetteville, Bruce Smith of Alderson and John Harver Smith of Princeton; 20 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. on October 7, 1963.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 92, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 19, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 296, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 420, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 136, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 270, District 41-37A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family

Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel b. February 25, 1872, d. February 27, 1937
Marriage*Nancy Ann Smith married Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel, son of Henry McNeil and Charlotte Mills, on January 28, 1894 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her son Wilbur's WWI Draft Registration card.
  4. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nancy Ann McNeil obituary in the Oct 7, 1963 edition.
  6. [S7880] Prosperity Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nancy Ann McNeil death record.
  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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Wilbur F. McNeil obituary in the Jun 19, 1977 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the C. C. McNeil obituary in the Mar 1, 1937 edition.
  17. [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Callie Mae Lester obituary.

William Thomas Light1,2,3

M, b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
FatherJoseph Owen Light2 b. August 31, 1856, d. January 31, 1927
MotherLouisa Frances Amos2 b. April 20, 1858, d. May 11, 1894
     William Thomas Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 27, 1881 at West Virginia.2,1,3 He married Eliza Ellen Long, daughter of Allen Madison Long and Matilda Ellen Raines, on April 9, 1900 at Bristol Co., Virginia.2 William Thomas Light died on August 21, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.2,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 184, District 96, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 68, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 132, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 206, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Huckster5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7

Family

Eliza Ellen Long b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
Marriage*William Thomas Light married Eliza Ellen Long, daughter of Allen Madison Long and Matilda Ellen Raines, on April 9, 1900 at Bristol Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  11. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Peter Lundy Conner1,2

M, b. 1849, d. January 25, 1933
FatherCornelius Conner2,1,3,4,5 b. circa 1808, d. June 4, 1893
MotherAnna Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. circa 1809
     Peter Lundy Conner was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born in 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 He married Mary Margaret Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on January 28, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 Peter Lundy Conner died on January 25, 1933 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 98, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 398, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 206, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 173, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 90, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 3, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 119, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 75, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Peter13

Occupation

1870Farm laborer4
1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12

Family

Mary Margaret Poff b. September 28, 1853, d. April 19, 1928
Marriage*Peter Lundy Conner married Mary Margaret Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on January 28, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  16. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.

Eliza Ellen Long1,2

F, b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
FatherAllen Madison Long1,2
MotherMatilda Ellen Raines1,2
     Eliza Ellen Long was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She was born on December 6, 1880 at Rock Camp, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 She married William Thomas Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on April 9, 1900 at Bristol Co., Virginia.1 As of April 9, 1900,her married name was Light. Eliza Ellen Long died on November 2, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 184, District 96, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 68, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 132, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 206, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 100, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

William Thomas Light b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
Marriage*Eliza Ellen Long married William Thomas Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on April 9, 1900 at Bristol Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  11. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Hollins1

M, b. January 28, 1850, d. June 19, 1914
FatherWilliam Reily Holland/Hollins2,1 b. circa 1823, d. September 14, 1897
MotherMary Jane Moore2,1 b. September 6, 1826, d. January 15, 1917
     William Hollins was buried at Hollins Cemetery, off Rt. 651, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on January 28, 1850 at Virginia.3,1 He married Charity Ann Nowlin on January 8, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 William Hollins died on June 19, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.3,1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Charity Ann Nowlin b. January 28, 1856, d. January 27, 1922
Marriage*William Hollins married Charity Ann Nowlin on January 8, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William Hollins death certificate.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S216] Billy & Juanita Grice, Hollins Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charity Ann Nowlin1

F, b. January 28, 1856, d. January 27, 1922
     Charity Ann Nowlin was buried at Hollins Cemetery, off Rt. 651, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 28, 1856 at Virginia.2 She married William Hollins, son of William Reily Holland/Hollins and Mary Jane Moore, on January 8, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 8, 1874,her married name was Hollins.1 Charity Ann Nowlin died on January 27, 1922 at age 65.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

William Hollins b. January 28, 1850, d. June 19, 1914
Marriage*Charity Ann Nowlin married William Hollins, son of William Reily Holland/Hollins and Mary Jane Moore, on January 8, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S216] Billy & Juanita Grice, Hollins Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Minnie Green Smith1,2

F, b. June 15, 1891, d. March 28, 1977
     Minnie Green Smith married Edward Peter Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Sarah Ann Grant. Her Social Security Number was 230-96-8681.3 Minnie Green Smith was buried at William Craighead Cemetery (also known as Conner-Craighead Cemetery), 1898 Bottom Creek Lane, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Craighead. She was born on June 15, 1891 at Virginia.3 She died on March 28, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Minnie Smith Craighead, age 86, of Copper Hill, died in a Salem hospital, Monday, March 28, 1977. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Ragland, Mrs. Mary Frances Craighead, both of Roanoke; five sons, Fred Craighead, Copper Hill, Roy Craighead, Roanoke, Preston Craighead, Christiansburg, Clifton Craighead, Salem, Joseph Craighead, Staunton; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral was held Thursday, March 31, 1977, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bottom Creek Church, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment in the Craighead Cemetery. on April 7, 1977.2

Family

Edward Peter Craighead b. 1875, d. 1957
Marriage*She married Edward Peter Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Sarah Ann Grant. 
Child
  • Mary Frances Craighead4,2

Citations

  1. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Minnie Smith Craighead obituary in the Apr 7, 1977 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Yager Edwin Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1928, d. December 12, 1986
FatherRas Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest5,6,7,2,8 b. December 12, 1887, d. May 25, 1958
MotherZora Alice Carr5,6,9,7,2,8 b. December 12, 1887, d. April 21, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-6815.10 Yager Edwin Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,3 He was born on April 22, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,12,3,4 He married Margaret Dimple Sonner on December 4, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Yager Edwin Vest died on December 12, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.11,12,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 3, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 149, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Truck driver8

Family

Margaret Dimple Sonner b. August 7, 1936, d. March 7, 1990
Marriage*Yager Edwin Vest married Margaret Dimple Sonner on December 4, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Michael Edwin Vest1,13
  • Robert Jeffrey/Jeffery Vest13

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Rassie L. Vest obituary in the May 29, 1958 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Zora Alice Carr Vest obituary in the Apr 29, 1976 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Sonner Vest Hodge obituary in the Mar 8, 1990 edition.

Willis Dillard Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 15, 1876, d. September 30, 1947
FatherHarvey Sanford "Harry" Martin6,1,2,7,5 b. May 13, 1841, d. June 15, 1929
MotherHannah Bishop6,1,2,7,5 b. July 4, 1845, d. March 29, 1917
     Willis Dillard Martin was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 He was born on April 15, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his draft registration card and death certificate his birth date is Apr 14, 1876 and his gravestone has a birth date of Apr 14, 1877.6,2,3,8,5 He married Lilly Lura Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on September 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Willis Dillard Martin died on September 30, 1947 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.8,5,9 He Dillard W. Martin, 71, died of a heart attack Tuesday night at his home at Lick Ridge in the Terry's Fork vicinity. He is survived by his wife, five daughters, one brother and two sisters, including Mrs. Laura Connor of Roanoke. Services will be at the Vaughans funeral chapel, with interment in the chapel burial ground. on October 2, 1947.9

Census Records

1880Dwelling 24, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 201, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 97, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 150, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 105, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 86, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Day laborer7
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Lilly Lura Wilson b. February 8, 1876, d. January 5, 1967
Marriage*Willis Dillard Martin married Lilly Lura Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on September 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dillard W. Martin obituary in the Oct 2, 1947 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perry-Martin marriage record.
  17. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Toka J. "Tokie" Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 14, 1896, d. November 5, 1970
FatherWillis Dillard Martin6,1,3,4,5 b. April 15, 1876, d. September 30, 1947
MotherLilly Lura Wilson3,5 b. February 8, 1876, d. January 5, 1967
     Toka J. "Tokie" Martin was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4,8 She was born on April 14, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 14, 1896.7,3,4 As of October 18, 1927,her married name was Jewell.5 She married Lloyd Rulof Jewell, son of Commodore Hall Jewell and Arena Ellen Shank, on October 18, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4,9,5,8 Toka J. "Tokie" Martin died on November 5, 1970 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.7,4,8 She Tokie Martin Jewell, 74, of Shawsville, widow of Lloyd R. Jewell, died Thursday in a Christiansburg hospital. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Hester Watson, Tuscon, Ariz., Mrs. Ada McBride, Centralia, Ill., Mrs. Bonnie Lesko, Mrs. Lillian Perry, Detroit, Mich. Burial in Piedmont Cemetery. on November 6, 1970.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 150, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 165, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 95, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 187, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Lloyd Rulof Jewell b. August 20, 1880, d. February 21, 1968
Marriage*Toka J. "Tokie" Martin married Lloyd Rulof Jewell, son of Commodore Hall Jewell and Arena Ellen Shank, on October 18, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4,9,5,8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Tokie Martin Jewell obituary in the Nov 6, 1970 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lloyd Jewell obituary in the Feb 22, 1968 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ada Mae Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. February 1, 1907, d. January 5, 2000
FatherWillis Dillard Martin1,2,3,4 b. April 15, 1876, d. September 30, 1947
MotherLilly Lura Wilson1,2,3,4 b. February 8, 1876, d. January 5, 1967
     Ada Mae Martin was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2500 Old 51 Road, Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois.5 Her Social Security Number was 382-03-0251.6 She was born on February 1, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 As of June 29, 1929,her married name was McBride.3 She married Harry Richard McBride on June 29, 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3,5 Ada Mae Martin died on January 5, 2000 at Dallas Co., Texas, at age 92.6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 188, District 48, Maplewood, St. Louis Co., Missouri8
1940Dwelling 211, District 41-33, Rome, Jefferson Co., Illinois9
1950Dwelling 22, District 61-50, Raccoon, Marion Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1950Dress factory foreman10

Family

Harry Richard McBride b. January 17, 1904, d. February 4, 1988
Marriage*Ada Mae Martin married Harry Richard McBride on June 29, 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S13618] Hillcrest Memorial Park, Marion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11182] Decatur Daily Review, The, From the Paul H. McBride obituary in the Oct 10, 1971 edition.
  12. [S7451] Laughlin Service Funeral Home, online www.laughlinservice.com, From the Dillard Lee McBride obituary.

Bonnie Martin1,2,3

F, b. August 31, 1911, d. April 28, 1985
FatherWillis Dillard Martin1,2,3 b. April 15, 1876, d. September 30, 1947
MotherLilly Lura Wilson1,2,3 b. February 8, 1876, d. January 5, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 365-03-2139.4 Bonnie Martin was born on August 31, 1911 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 As of August 29, 1932,her married name was Lesko.3 She married George Lesko on August 29, 1932 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 Bonnie Martin died on April 28, 1985 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 73.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 157, District 777, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan6
1940Dwelling 45, District 84-1395, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan7
1950Dwelling 48, District 85-2344, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan8

Occupation

1930Zenith carburetor worker6
1950Car parts factory worker8

Family

George Lesko b. April 27, 1904, d. August 25, 1984
Marriage*Bonnie Martin married George Lesko on August 29, 1932 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hester M. Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. October 5, 1909, d. May, 1990
FatherWillis Dillard Martin2,1,3,4 b. April 15, 1876, d. September 30, 1947
MotherLilly Lura Wilson1,2,3,4 b. February 8, 1876, d. January 5, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 375-05-8478.5 Hester M. Martin was born on October 5, 1909 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 As of August 19, 1931,her married name was Watson.3 She married Joseph Carel Watson on August 19, 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 Hester M. Martin died in May, 1990 at age 80.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 150, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 166, District 84-1384, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan6
1950Dwelling 64, District 85-2387, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan7

Occupation

1940Automobile seamstress6

Family

Joseph Carel Watson b. March 20, 1903, d. December 24, 1991
Marriage*Hester M. Martin married Joseph Carel Watson on August 19, 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Arthur F. Cronk1,2

M, b. circa 1879
     Arthur F. Cronk was born circa 1879 at Virginia.1 He married Laura L. Hutton on November 10, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 313, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1930General store merchant1

Family

Laura L. Hutton b. July 24, 1896, d. January 13, 1990
Marriage*Arthur F. Cronk married Laura L. Hutton on November 10, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Hutton Poff Cronk obituary in the Jan 14, 1990 edition.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Harry Richard McBride1,2,3,4

M, b. January 17, 1904, d. February 4, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 362-03-4308.5 Harry Richard McBride was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2500 Old 51 Road, Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois.3 He was born on January 17, 1904 at Marion Co., Illinois.5,4 He married Ada Mae Martin, daughter of Willis Dillard Martin and Lilly Lura Wilson, on June 29, 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 Harry Richard McBride died on February 4, 1988 at Illinois at age 84.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 188, District 48, Maplewood, St. Louis Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 211, District 41-33, Rome, Jefferson Co., Illinois6
1950Dwelling 22, District 61-50, Raccoon, Marion Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Building carpenter1
1940Carpenter6
1950Carpenter7

Family

Ada Mae Martin b. February 1, 1907, d. January 5, 2000
Marriage*Harry Richard McBride married Ada Mae Martin, daughter of Willis Dillard Martin and Lilly Lura Wilson, on June 29, 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S13618] Hillcrest Memorial Park, Marion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11182] Decatur Daily Review, The, From the Paul H. McBride obituary in the Oct 10, 1971 edition.
  9. [S7451] Laughlin Service Funeral Home, online www.laughlinservice.com, From the Dillard Lee McBride obituary.

Eugene Thomas Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. December 16, 1907, d. September 10, 1970
FatherJohn Robert Philander Wilson1,5,6,7,3,8,4 b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
MotherMinnie Florence Light1,5,6,7,9,3,8,4 b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-0950.10 Eugene Thomas Wilson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,2,3 He CHRISTIANSBURG - Eugene Thomas Wilson, 62, died Thursday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Hilda B. Wilson; a daughter, Mrs. Harold D. Akers, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Willis, Check; Mrs. Artis Hale, Virginia Beach; a brother, Calvin L. Wilson, Christiansburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery.2 He was born on December 16, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,10,3,8,12,4 He married Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer on August 26, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Eugene Thomas Wilson died on September 10, 1970 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.11,2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 101, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 27, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEugene and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Charles Beckelheimer13
1940Dwelling 108, District 55-10A, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 69, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1930Farm laborer13
1940Coal ore dealer14
1950Lumber yard worker15

Family

Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer b. February 6, 1908, d. April 25, 2003
Marriage*Eugene Thomas Wilson married Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer on August 26, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugene Thomas Wilson obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Robert Philander Wilson obituary in the Nov 23, 1954 edition.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Wilson Epperly obituary in the Dec 25, 1968 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  12. [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.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer1,2

F, b. February 6, 1908, d. April 25, 2003
     Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1385.5 She was born on February 6, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,2 She married Eugene Thomas Wilson, son of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on August 26, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of August 26, 1929,her married name was Wilson.1 Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer died on April 25, 2003 at Radford, Virginia, at age 95.4,5,6 She WILSON, Hilda Beckelheimer, 95, of Christiansburg, died Friday, April 25, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene T. Wilson; her daughter, Eulene Wilson Akers; and brothers and sisters, W.J. Beckelheimer, Levi Beckelheimer, Baby Beckelheimer, J.M. Beckelheimer, Hazel Beckelheimer, C.R. Beckelheimer, Hallie Beckelheimer and Mary Helen Beckelheimer. She is survived by a son-in-law, Harold D. Akers and his wife, Barbara of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Martha Lynn Akers of Purcellville, Va., H. David Akers and his wife, Debbie of Christiansburg; great-grandson, Tanner Austin Akers of Christiansburg; three nieces and five nephews; and also numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins from around the country. The family would like to express special thanks to Marietta Hanks and to all our close friends and extended family who have been so faithful in visiting and helping during this difficult time. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on April 27, 2003.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 108, District 55-10A, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 69, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Overall factory worker9

Family

Eugene Thomas Wilson b. December 16, 1907, d. September 10, 1970
Marriage*Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer married Eugene Thomas Wilson, son of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on August 26, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Beckelheimer Wilson obituary in the Apr 27, 2003 edition.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Eulene Wilson Akers obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  11. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hilda Eulene Wilson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 4, 1931, d. March 5, 1993
FatherEugene Thomas Wilson6,2,7,8,3,4 b. December 16, 1907, d. September 10, 1970
MotherHilda Virginia Beckelheimer1,6,2,7,8,3,4 b. February 6, 1908, d. April 25, 2003
     Hilda Eulene Wilson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4103.9 She was born on February 4, 1931 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her birth record has a birth date of Feb 3, 1931.9,6,2,3,4,5 As of February 11, 1955,her married name was Akers.2 She married Harold David Akers Sr. on February 11, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2,4 Hilda Eulene Wilson died on March 5, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.9,6,1,4 She AKERS, Hilda Eulene Wilson, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, March 5, 1993, in a Roanoke hospital after a brief illness. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are her husband, Harold D. Akers; one daughter, Martha Lynn Akers, Purcelville; a son and daughter-in-law, H. David and Debbie Akers, and her mother, Hilda B. Wilson, all of Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on March 7, 1993.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 108, District 55-10A, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 69, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Harold David Akers Sr. b. September 18, 1931, d. March 3, 2020
Marriage*Hilda Eulene Wilson married Harold David Akers Sr. on February 11, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2,4 
Children
  • Martha Lynn Akers1,10
  • Harold David Akers Jr.1,10,11

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Eulene Wilson Akers obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Beckelheimer Wilson obituary in the Apr 27, 2003 edition.
  11. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Harold David Akers Sr.1,2,3

M, b. September 18, 1931, d. March 3, 2020
     Harold David Akers Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 18, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2 He married Hilda Eulene Wilson, daughter of Eugene Thomas Wilson and Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer, on February 11, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4,2,6 Harold David Akers Sr. married Barbara Jean Bryant on May 8, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,8 Harold David Akers Sr. died on March 3, 2020 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.3 He Harold David Akers Sr., 88, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Retired from the United States Postal Service, he was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department and served in the Air Force. In over 30 years with the postal service, he worked on the railroad, in the downtown Christiansburg office and as a rural mail carrier. After his retirement, he served as a magistrate for Montgomery County. A life-long resident of Christiansburg, he was a member of the Christiansburg Fire Department for 46 years, serving as secretary-treasurer for 26 years. During his time in fire services, he served as the Secretary of the Virginia State Firefighters Association for 26 years and he was Past President of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association. He was also a member of the Christiansburg Hunting Club and the Montgomery County Game and Fish Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. (Fess) and Blanche Myers Akers; his wife, Eulene Wilson Akers; his mother-in-law, Hilda B. Wilson; his brother, Freddie L. Akers; his stepdaughter, Debra Myers; and stepson, John Keith Midkiff. Survivors include wife, Barbara Midkiff Akers; daughter, Martha Lynn Akers; son, (Harold) David Akers Jr; daughter-in-law, Debbie Price Akers; grandson, Tanner Akers; stepson, Eddie Midkiff, his wife, Vicki; granddaughter, Tracy Litton; grandson, G. E. Midkiff; four great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Akers Jones; brother, (L. J.) Jack Akers; sister-in-law, Martha G. Akers; nieces and nephews, Cindy Porterfield Hawley, Barry Akers, Lori Jones Parry, Laura Ellen Via; and his caregivers who cared and comforted him as family, Mary Kilby, Ann Mills, and Happy Tolbert. Burial at Sunset Cemetery, in Christiansburg. on March 6, 2020.3

Family 1

Hilda Eulene Wilson b. February 4, 1931, d. March 5, 1993
Marriage*He married Hilda Eulene Wilson, daughter of Eugene Thomas Wilson and Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer, on February 11, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4,2,6 
Children
  • Martha Lynn Akers5,7,3,8
  • Harold David Akers Jr.5,7,9,3,8

Family 2

Barbara Jean Bryant b. September 18, 1930, d. January 30, 2022
Marriage*Harold David Akers Sr. married Barbara Jean Bryant on May 8, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,8 

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 97-28.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold David Akers, Sr. obituary in the Mar 6, 2020 edition.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Eulene Wilson Akers obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Beckelheimer Wilson obituary in the Apr 27, 2003 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Bryant Akers obituary in the Jan 16, 2022 edition.
  9. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Tidy Cellar Wilson1,2

F, b. March 18, 1912, d. February 16, 1972
FatherJohn Robert Philander Wilson2,3,1,4 b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
MotherMinnie Florence Light2,3,1,4 b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
     Tidy Cellar Wilson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0768.7 She was born on March 18, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,7 She married Artis Edgar Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,9,6 As of September 28, 1932,her married name was Hale. Tidy Cellar Wilson died on February 16, 1972 at Radford, Virginia, at age 59.5,8,6 She Tidy Wilson Hale, 60, died Wednesday in a Radford hospital. She was the widow of Artis Hale. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Edith Smith, Arlington; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Willis, Check; a brother, Calvin Wilson, Christiansburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on February 17, 1972.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 132, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer1

Family

Artis Edgar Hale b. October 19, 1906, d. October 11, 1968
Marriage*Tidy Cellar Wilson married Artis Edgar Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,9,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tidy Wilson Hale obituary in the Feb 17, 1972 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis Edgar Hale obituary in the Oct 12, 1968 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hale Skinner obituary in the Feb 27, 2005 edition.

Artis Edgar Hale1,2,3,4

M, b. October 19, 1906, d. October 11, 1968
FatherAmos Derius Hale1,5,6,7,8,2 b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
MotherAddie Rosie Martin1,5,9,6,7,8,2 b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
     Artis Edgar Hale was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,2,4 He was born on October 19, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,2,3 He married Tidy Cellar Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,11 Artis Edgar Hale died on October 11, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.10,2,4 He Artis Edgar Hale, 61, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Tidy Wilson Hale; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, Alexandria; a sister, Mrs. Eula Sowers, Check; three brothers, Irvin Lee Hale, Sebert Hale, Floyd, Arlen Hale, Florida. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on October 12, 1968.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 132, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1932Farmer1
1950Truck driver12

Family

Tidy Cellar Wilson b. March 18, 1912, d. February 16, 1972
Marriage*Artis Edgar Hale married Tidy Cellar Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis Edgar Hale obituary in the Oct 12, 1968 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  10. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tidy Wilson Hale obituary in the Feb 17, 1972 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hale Skinner obituary in the Feb 27, 2005 edition.

Mary Edith Hale1,2,3,4

F, b. December 26, 1935, d. February 22, 2005
FatherArtis Edgar Hale2,5,6,7,4 b. October 19, 1906, d. October 11, 1968
MotherTidy Cellar Wilson2,5,6,7,4 b. March 18, 1912, d. February 16, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2563.8 Mary Edith Hale was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Skinner.8 She married Unknown Skinner.8 Mary Edith Hale was born on December 26, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3 As of June 13, 1954,her married name was Southern.2 She married John Wayne Southern on June 13, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Mary Edith Hale and John Wayne Southern were divorced on September 6, 1957.9 As of August 15, 1959,her married name was Smith.2 Mary Edith Hale married George William Smith on August 15, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Mary Edith Hale and George William Smith were divorced on August 7, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.9 Mary Edith Hale died on February 22, 2005 at Lebanon, Wilson Co., Tennessee, at age 69.8,3,5 She Mary Hale Skinner, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2005 in Lebanon, Tennessee. She was formerly from Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Artis and Tidy Hale. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby Smith, David and Laura Smith; one daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Dan Perry; three grandchildren, Tiffany Marsh, Christopher Perry, and Adele Smith; and one great-grandchild. Her remains will be cremated in Lebanon, Tenn., and there will not be a funeral service. on February 27, 2005.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 132, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Unknown Skinner
Marriage*Mary Edith Hale married Unknown Skinner.8 

Family 2

John Wayne Southern
Marriage*Mary Edith Hale married John Wayne Southern on June 13, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Mary Edith Hale and John Wayne Southern were divorced on September 6, 1957.9 
Child

Family 3

George William Smith b. March 3, 1935, d. January 30, 2006
Marriage*Mary Edith Hale married George William Smith on August 15, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Mary Edith Hale and George William Smith were divorced on August 7, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.9 
Children
  • David Smith5
  • Teressa Gale "Terry" Smith11,5,2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tidy Wilson Hale obituary in the Feb 17, 1972 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hale Skinner obituary in the Feb 27, 2005 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis Edgar Hale obituary in the Oct 12, 1968 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Lee Smith obituary in the Feb 11, 2017 edition.
  11. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George William Smith obituary in the Feb 2, 2006 edition.

George William Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 3, 1935, d. January 30, 2006
     His Social Security Number was 224-44-4990.7 George William Smith was born on March 3, 1935 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,1,5,6 He married Mary Edith Hale, daughter of Artis Edgar Hale and Tidy Cellar Wilson, on August 15, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 George William Smith and Mary Edith Hale were divorced on August 7, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.2 George William Smith married Lottie Mae Kingery, daughter of Harry Ellis Kingery and Stella Mae King, on September 16, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1 George William Smith died on January 30, 2006 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 70.7,3,4 He George William Smith, 70, beloved husband and father, went home to the Lord Jan. 30, 2006. George was a retired superintendent for 40 years from Krauss Construction Company. George was a past member of the Aragona Moose Lodge in Virginia Beach. George is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lottie Smith; four sons and their spouses, Roger Smith and wife Deanna from Salem, Va., Bobby Smith from Ohio, Richard Smith and fiancee Tamara Lang from Virginia Beach and William Smith from Virginia Beach; daughter, Terry Perry and husband Dan of Allentown, N.Y; five brothers, Robert Smith and wife Connie, John Henry Smith and wife Sally, Charles Smith and wife Betty, all from Christiansburg, Va., Alfred Smith and wife Nora and David Smith and wife Sue, all from Salem, Va; four sisters, Lucelle Hall and husband James, Louise Long, Sally Harmon and husband Wayne, all from Christiansburg and Marie White and husband Fred from Salem; five granddaughters, Tiffany Marsh, Heather Smith, Katie Smith, Ashley Lang and Taylor Lang; two grandsons, John Smith and Christopher Perry; one great-grandson, Holden Perry. George was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. His warmth and caring personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him. on February 2, 2006.4

Family 1

Mary Edith Hale b. December 26, 1935, d. February 22, 2005
Marriage*He married Mary Edith Hale, daughter of Artis Edgar Hale and Tidy Cellar Wilson, on August 15, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* George William Smith and Mary Edith Hale were divorced on August 7, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.2 
Children
  • David Smith8
  • Teressa Gale "Terry" Smith4,1

Family 2

Lottie Mae Kingery
Marriage*George William Smith married Lottie Mae Kingery, daughter of Harry Ellis Kingery and Stella Mae King, on September 16, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George William Smith obituary in the Feb 2, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hale Skinner obituary in the Feb 27, 2005 edition.

Mary Gertrude Light1,2,3

F, b. June 5, 1902, d. July 30, 1923
FatherWilliam Thomas Light2,1,4,3 b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
MotherEliza Ellen Long2,1,4,3 b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
     Mary Gertrude Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,6 She was born on June 5, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,5,6,3 She married Harvey Albert Gardner, son of James Anderson Gardner and Henrietta Alice Akers, on December 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,3 As of December 5, 1918,her married name was Gardner. Mary Gertrude Light died on July 30, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 21; Died as the result of a childbirth.2,5,6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 68, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 22, District 92, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Harvey Albert Gardner b. June 12, 1900, d. July 8, 1971
Marriage*Mary Gertrude Light married Harvey Albert Gardner, son of James Anderson Gardner and Henrietta Alice Akers, on December 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Anderson Hudnall1

M, b. circa 1802, d. before 1880
     Anderson Hudnall was born circa 1802 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.1 He married Janette H. "Jane" Lathey, daughter of William Lathey and Elizabeth Hudnall, on December 1, 1827 at Alexander, Athens Co., Ohio.2 Anderson Hudnall died before 1880.

Family

Janette H. "Jane" Lathey b. 1808, d. before 1860
Marriage*He married Janette H. "Jane" Lathey, daughter of William Lathey and Elizabeth Hudnall, on December 1, 1827 at Alexander, Athens Co., Ohio.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Hudnall marriage record.

Janette H. "Jane" Lathey1

F, b. 1808, d. before 1860
FatherWilliam Lathey1
MotherElizabeth Hudnall1
     Janette H. "Jane" Lathey was born in 1808 at Hamilton, Fauquier Co., Virginia. She married Anderson Hudnall on December 1, 1827 at Alexander, Athens Co., Ohio.1 As of December 1, 1827,her married name was Hudnall.1 Janette H. "Jane" Lathey died before 1860 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2

Family

Anderson Hudnall b. circa 1802, d. before 1880
Marriage*She married Anderson Hudnall on December 1, 1827 at Alexander, Athens Co., Ohio.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Hudnall marriage record.