Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 25, 1934, d. November 26, 1966
FatherOneda Conrad "Alvis" "Alvie" Conner1,2,6,3,4 b. September 20, 1910, d. May 8, 1983
MotherSylvia Odell Wilson1,2,6,3,4 b. October 20, 1916, d. July 5, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 223-38-8576.7 Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 He was born on March 25, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4 He married Lillian Irene Lucas on December 28, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner and Lillian Irene Lucas were divorced on December 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner married Sadie Marie Webb on December 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner died on November 26, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.7,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 51, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Lillian Irene Lucas
Marriage*Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner married Lillian Irene Lucas on December 28, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner and Lillian Irene Lucas were divorced on December 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 

Family 2

Sadie Marie Webb b. 1941, d. October 18, 2018
Marriage*Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner married Sadie Marie Webb on December 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Donna Lynn Conner1
  • Jeffrey Garfield Conner1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Odell Wilson Conner obituary in the Jul 7, 2008 edition.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sadie Marie Webb Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 2018 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Ruby E. Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. December 23, 1913, d. April 1, 2002
FatherAlbert Washington Vest5,6,7,1,2,8,4,9,10 b. December 7, 1887, d. January 29, 1973
MotherWilda R. McNeil5,11,6,7,1,2,3,8,4,9,10 b. February 7, 1891, d. October 5, 1981
     Ruby E. Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,13 She was born on December 23, 1913 at Virginia.12,1 She married Clinton "Clint" Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,12,13,7,14,1,10 As of December 31, 1937,her married name was Foster. Ruby E. Vest died on April 1, 2002 at Virginia at age 88.13 She RUBY VEST FOSTER, 88, of (Alleghany Springs Road) Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2002. She was preceded in death by her only child, David Foster, a grandson, Michael, brothers, Gerald and Truman Vest and a sister, Bonnie Willis. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clinton Foster; grandchildren, Timothy and Drema Foster, Margaret and Allen Sisson, Brian and Melissa Jones; seven great grandchildren, Ava Foster, Christopher, Adam, Kendall and Scarlett Sisson, Isaac and Erica Jones; one great-great-granddaughter, Katlin Buckner; a daughter-in-law, Mary Pleasants and husband, Bill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hampton and Louise Vest, Gratton and Marie Vest; sister, Iva Sowder. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 4, 2002 at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Don Baldwin and Rev. Emory Tarpley with interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, 2780 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville, VA 24162. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Wed. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, VA. on April 3, 2002.13

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 61, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 147, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Clinton "Clint" Foster b. August 4, 1914, d. October 13, 2003
Marriage*Ruby E. Vest married Clinton "Clint" Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,12,13,7,14,1,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert W. Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wilda McNeil Vest obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Wilda McNeil Vest.
  12. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Foster obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  14. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Foster obitutary in the Oct 14, 2003 edition.
  18. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael Joseph Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  19. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David Gardner Foster obituary in an undated edition.

Oneda Gay Harris1

F, b. June 9, 1915, d. March 2, 1993
FatherWalter Jackson Harris2 b. December 25, 1885, d. April 16, 1949
MotherRosa Ella "Ellar" Harman2 b. October 28, 1887, d. December 26, 1978
     Oneda Gay Harris was buried at Willis Churches Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-09-9794.2 She was born on June 9, 1915.2,3 She married Preston Daye Conner, son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on April 3, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 As of April 3, 1954,her married name was Conner. Oneda Gay Harris died on March 2, 1993 at Galax, Virginia, at age 77.2,4 She CONNER, Oneda Harris, 77, of Willis, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1993, in a Galax hospital. Surviving are three brothers, Hermit Harris, Marvin Harris, both of Radford, William Harris, Elk Creek; five sisters, Colleen Boyd, Floyd, Corene Dickerson, Lorene Puckett, June Terry, all of Hillsville, Veda Mae Mutchler, Mercersburg, Pa. Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Willis Cemetery with the Rev. S. G. Bolt officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request of Mrs. Conner. on March 3, 1993.4

Family

Preston Daye Conner b. October 7, 1913, d. December 8, 1970
Marriage*She married Preston Daye Conner, son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on April 3, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneda Harris Conner obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Preston Daye Conner obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Flora Christine Conner1,2

F, b. November 20, 1934, d. January 2, 1973
FatherPreston Daye Conner1,3,4,2 b. October 7, 1913, d. December 8, 1970
MotherTheodra Helen Blankenship1,5,4,2 b. January 4, 1914, d. November 30, 1996
     Flora Christine Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on November 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Homer Elmore Graham, son of Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham and Martha Violet Poff, on July 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 As of July 2, 1955,her married name was Graham. Flora Christine Conner died on January 2, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.6,5,2 She ROANOKE -- Flora Conner Graham, 38, formerly of Floyd, died Tuesday, January 2, 1973, at her home. She was the wife of Homer Graham. Also surviving are a son, Douglas Graham, Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Theodora H. Conner, Roanoke, five sisters, Mrs. William Graham, Mrs. Paul Graham, Mrs. A. W. Spangler, Mrs. Ralph Goode, Roanoke, Mrs. David Brown, Salem. The funeral was Thursday, January 4, 1973, at 2:30 p.m. at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on January 11, 1973.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 168, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Homer Elmore Graham b. May 2, 1934, d. January 2, 2013
Marriage*Flora Christine Conner married Homer Elmore Graham, son of Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham and Martha Violet Poff, on July 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Child
  • Douglas Lyle Graham7,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Preston Daye Conner obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Flora Conner Graham obituary in the Jan 11, 1973 edition.
  6. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  7. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.

Ezra Granville Martin1,2,3

M, b. January 17, 1897, d. November 3, 1985
FatherMorrison Celdon "Marson" Martin4,5,6,3 b. December 21, 1868, d. December 4, 1951
MotherEliza T. Sowers4,5,6,3 b. September 17, 1868, d. January 14, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7474.7 Ezra Granville Martin Ezra Granville Martin, age 88, formerly of Roanoke passed away Sunday in Lebanon, Ohio. He was retired from the Virginia Bridge Works and was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Roxie Conner Martin. Survivors include four sons, Frank V. Martin, Sun City Center, Fla; Horace G. Martin, Englewood, Ohio; Herbert M. Martin, Trotwood, Ohio; Clyde H. Martin, Houston, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Lorine Harman, Radford; Mrs. Edna H. King, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Geneva Thompson, Matthews, N. C; Mrs. Elsie Janette Radar, Vinton; one brother, Oliver Martin, Montvale; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Hale, Staunton; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; also one great great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 1985 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. John W. Fox and the Rev. Ralph M. Halliwill will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial should be made to Belmont Baptist Church in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Martin. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 10:00 a. m. Wednesday.2 He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 17, 1897 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Emma Roxie Conner, daughter of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, in 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2,9,10 Ezra Granville Martin died on November 3, 1985 at Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, at age 88.7,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 164, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 163, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 20, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 75, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1920Leather tanner11
1930Painter12
1940Painter13

Family

Emma Roxie Conner b. September 18, 1896, d. May 20, 1977
Marriage*Ezra Granville Martin married Emma Roxie Conner, daughter of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, in 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ezra Granville Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  4. [S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert M. Martin obituary in the May 8, 1996 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Janette Martin Rader obituary in the Jun 1, 2006 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mildred Irene Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. April 20, 1916, d. November 24, 1987
FatherMinnis Daniel Aldridge5,1,4,6,7,8,9,10 b. May 2, 1884, d. November 3, 1971
MotherMaggie Lee Perdue1,4,6,7,8,9,10 b. November 1, 1889, d. May 22, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-5448.11 Mildred Irene Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2,3,6 She Copper Hill - Mildred Ilene Aldridge, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 1987, at Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Salem. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Sally Aldridge, Copper Hill; and one sister, Magdalene Aldridge, Copper Hill. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Douglas Jones and Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery.3 She was born on April 20, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,11,2,6 She died on November 24, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.12,2,3,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 6, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 249, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 90, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Maggie Perdue Aldridge.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Mildred Irene Aldridge.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mildred Ilene Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maggie Lee Perdue Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Minnis D. Aldridge.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Magdalene Aldridge obituary in the Mar 14, 2012 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Ronceverte Myers Carr1,2,3

M, b. October 30, 1909, d. June 29, 1987
FatherCary Oliver Carr4,1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. February 18, 1880, d. June 14, 1964
MotherLucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest1,5,6,7,8,11,9,10 b. August 11, 1881, d. April 17, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 229-12-2091.12 Ronceverte Myers Carr was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,2,3 He CHECK - Ronceverte Myers Carr, age 77, passed away Monday, June 29, 1987. Surviving are: his wife, Hester Clower Carr, Check; one son, Cecil R. Carr, Check; three sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Audrey) Lawrence, Check, Mrs. Ortha Nolley, Roanoke, Miss Etta Maye Carr, Roanoke; one grandson, Jerry Carr, Check. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 1087 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating. Burial was in Huffvllle Cemetery.2 He was born on October 30, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,1,3 He married Hester A. Clower, daughter of Dallas Brainard Clower and Minnie M. Conner, on April 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,8,2,3 Ronceverte Myers Carr died on June 29, 1987 at Virginia at age 77.13,2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 122, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 54, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 56, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaRonceverte and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father Cary Carr15
1940Dwelling 120, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1930Farm laborer15
1940Farmer16

Family

Hester A. Clower b. June 6, 1908, d. November 6, 2002
Marriage*Ronceverte Myers Carr married Hester A. Clower, daughter of Dallas Brainard Clower and Minnie M. Conner, on April 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,8,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ronceverte Myers Carr obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ronceverte Myers Carr.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Carey Oliver Carr.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Bea Carr Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 edition.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucy Rejinner Vest Carr obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Maye Carr obitutary in the Oct 23, 2000 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lucy Rejinner Vest Carr.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hester Clower Carr obituary in the Nov 8, 2002 edition.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 29, 1890, d. March 30, 1981
FatherJohn Quincy Allen Conner5,6,7,8,9 b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935
MotherSarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris5,6,7,8,2,9 b. April 15, 1862, d. February 13, 1936
     Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,9 He was born on June 29, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3,9 He married Effie May Doyle, daughter of George Perry Doyle and Lucy Admonia Brumfield, on February 1, 1911 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,10,11,9 Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. died on March 30, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.6,1,4,9 He Ollie Lee Conner, Sr. 90 Rt 1 Salem died Monday He is survived by four daughters Georgia Brumfield, Salem; Irene Hodge, Roanoke; Vivian Martin, Salem; Jean Hedge, Vinton; one son O. Lee Conner Jr. one sister Ina Chumbley, Salem; Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 11am. John M OakeyFuneral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Dan Caldwell oficiating. Arrangements are being handled by John M Oakey & Son Funeral Home Salem. on March 31, 1981.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 302, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 395, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 11, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 65, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farm laborer8
1911Farmer2
1930Steam railroad clerk12
1940Railroad store keeper13

Family

Effie May Doyle b. April 16, 1896, d. January 17, 1948
Marriage*Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. married Effie May Doyle, daughter of George Perry Doyle and Lucy Admonia Brumfield, on February 1, 1911 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,10,11,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Lee Conner obituary in the Mar 31, 1981 edition.
  2. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2278] Butts Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=52448993&CRid=49642&df=all&
  5. [S15] Wes McDaniel, "Wes and Gale's Family Tree (Doyle - Hall Family)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 17, 2003.
  6. [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  11. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inice Irene Hodge Johnson obituary in the Apr 217, 2006 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inice Irene Hodge Johnson obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.

Soloman Walters1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1837, d. February 27, 1920
FatherMartin Phillip Walters2,4 b. June 4, 1808, d. December 11, 1896
MotherMary Ann Pharis2,4
     Soloman Walters was buried at Walters Cemetery - AEC #42, west side of a curve on Georgia Ave., near Oak Ridge Turnpike, on Tract C-265, Anderson Co., Tennessee.3 He was born on June 14, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Mary Emeline Reed, daughter of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Soloman Walters died on February 27, 1920 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 82.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 70, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., Tennessee1
1910Dwelling 31, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., TennesseeEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law Joseph Gray5
1920Dwelling 125, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., TennesseeEnumerated in the household of his daughter Laura6

Occupation

1900Farmer1
1910Farmer5

Family

Mary Emeline Reed b. July 12, 1840, d. May 7, 1908
Marriage*Soloman Walters married Mary Emeline Reed, daughter of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

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. [S1050] E. J. Tolbert, Walters Cemetery, Anderson Co., TN.
  4. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  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. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Mary Emeline Reed1,2

F, b. July 12, 1840, d. May 7, 1908
FatherWilliam Amsterdam Reed1 b. November 30, 1809, d. October 31, 1890
MotherCatherine Margaret Farley1 b. April 11, 1811, d. February 22, 1886
     Mary Emeline Reed was buried at Walters Cemetery - AEC #42, west side of a curve on Georgia Ave., near Oak Ridge Turnpike, on Tract C-265, Anderson Co., Tennessee.2 She was born on July 12, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Soloman Walters, son of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 1, 1859,her married name was Walters. Mary Emeline Reed died on May 7, 1908 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 67.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 70, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., Tennessee3

Family

Soloman Walters b. June 14, 1837, d. February 27, 1920
Marriage*Mary Emeline Reed married Soloman Walters, son of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1050] E. J. Tolbert, Walters Cemetery, Anderson Co., TN.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

William Amsterdam Reed1

M, b. November 30, 1809, d. October 31, 1890
     William Amsterdam Reed was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on November 30, 1809 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,2,1 He married Catherine Margaret Farley on September 10, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,1 William Amsterdam Reed died on October 31, 1890 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.4,2,1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Catherine Margaret Farley b. April 11, 1811, d. February 22, 1886
Marriage*William Amsterdam Reed married Catherine Margaret Farley on September 10, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  4. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Mary Elizabeth Conner1,2,3

F, b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
FatherWilliam James Conner1,4 b. April 17, 1862, d. January 5, 1936
MotherMartha Abigail Walters1 b. April 29, 1866
     Mary Elizabeth Conner was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2 She was born on November 11, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Michael Aaron Wade on June 28, 1903 at Tennessee.2 As of June 28, 1903,her married name was Wade. Mary Elizabeth Conner died on August 23, 1937 at Beaver Ridge, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 54.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., Tennessee4
1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee6
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee7

Family

Michael Aaron Wade b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Conner married Michael Aaron Wade on June 28, 1903 at Tennessee.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212
  3. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Lucinda Sowers1

F, b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
FatherEld. Frazier Tuggle Sowers1,2,3,4,5 b. October 8, 1875, d. July 23, 1951
MotherFlora Ann Martin1,2,3,4,5 b. July 22, 1872, d. April 27, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0265.6 Mary Lucinda Sowers was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; She and her husband also have stones in Restvale Cemetery.7,8 She was born on July 6, 1901 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,9 She married Elder Joseph Otie Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on April 3, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,10 As of April 3, 1921,her married name was Conner. Mary Lucinda Sowers died on February 15, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.6,7,8,9 She Mary Sowers Conner, age 90, of Salem, died Saturday, February 15, 1992. She was the widow of Elder Otie Conner. She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy Craighead, Juanita Semones, Ortha Gay and Howard Hundley, Opaldean and Donald Conner, two sons and daughters-in-law, Elder W. T. and Jean Conner, Elder Junior and Nancy Conner; two sisters, Ora Conner and Velvie Agee; two sisters-in-law, Erma Sowers, Ruby Woods, 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Floyd County with the Elder W. T. Conner, Elder Lane Carter and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. on February 16, 1992.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 142, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 99, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 92, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Elder Joseph Otie Conner b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
Marriage*Mary Lucinda Sowers married Elder Joseph Otie Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on April 3, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Belle Conner obituary in the Sep 20, 2007 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvie Lenora Sowers Agee obituary in the Apr 27, 2009 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Sowers Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 1992 edition.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Joseph Otie Conner obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  14. [S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Michael Aaron Wade1,2,3

M, b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
     Michael Aaron Wade was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1 He was born on October 16, 1878 at Dante, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William James Conner and Martha Abigail Walters, on June 28, 1903 at Tennessee.1 Michael Aaron Wade died on May 9, 1931 at Beaver Ridge, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 52.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana4
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee5
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee6

Occupation

1910Railroad grading foreman4
1920Railroad construction5
1930Steam railroad construction works6

Family

Mary Elizabeth Conner b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
Marriage*Michael Aaron Wade married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William James Conner and Martha Abigail Walters, on June 28, 1903 at Tennessee.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Roscoe Ora/Otha Wade1,2

M, b. August 18, 1904, d. September 16, 1981
FatherMichael Aaron Wade1,3,4,5 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,3,4,5 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Roscoe Ora/Otha Wade was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1 His Social Security Number was 412-16-1756.6 He was born on August 18, 1904 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,6 He married Hallie/Lillie Simpson circa 1927.2 Roscoe Ora/Otha Wade died on September 16, 1981 at Beaver Ridge, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 77.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee4
1930Dwelling 207, District 71, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee2
1940Dwelling 219, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee7

Occupation

1930Automobile mechanic2
1940Radio service man7

Family

Hallie/Lillie Simpson
Marriage*Roscoe Ora/Otha Wade married Hallie/Lillie Simpson circa 1927.2 
Child
  • Edgar A. Wade2

Citations

  1. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Earl Wade1

M, b. August 5, 1906, d. January 6, 1953
FatherMichael Aaron Wade1,2,3,4 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     John Earl Wade was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1 He was born on August 5, 1906 at North Holston, Smyth Co., Virginia.1 He married Olga Kathleen Haynes on December 28, 1926 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.1 John Earl Wade died on January 6, 1953 at Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee, at age 46.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee3
1930Dwelling 69, District 66, 2nd District, Knox Co., Tennessee5
1940Dwelling 22, District 97-81, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee6

Occupation

1930Radio company electrician5
1940Furniture store salesman6

Family

Olga Kathleen Haynes b. September 13, 1908, d. June 8, 1998
Marriage*John Earl Wade married Olga Kathleen Haynes on December 28, 1926 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.1 
Children
  • Peggy Wade7
  • Mary E. Wade7
  • Joseph E. Wade7
  • John R. Wade7
  • Robert Houston Wade1 b. March 24, 1927, d. May 7, 1927
  • Wanda Wade5,6
  • Billie Jean Wade7,6
  • Betty Sue Wade7,6
  • Johnnie Wade7,6
  • D. Michael Wade7,6
  • Judith Anne "Judy" Wade7,6

Citations

  1. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Olga Kathleen Haynes Wade obitutary in the Jun 10, 1998 edition.

Deola Anne Wade1,2

F, b. September 1, 1908, d. November 1, 1973
FatherMichael Aaron Wade1,3,4,5,6 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,3,4,5,6 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Deola Anne Wade was buried at Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Emory Road, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1 Her Social Security Number was 408-18-9800.7 She married Amos Leroy Hendrix.2 Her married name was Hendrix. Deola Anne Wade was born on September 1, 1908 at Beaver Ridge, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,7 She died on November 1, 1973 at Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 65.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee4
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee5
1940Dwelling 447, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee8

Family

Amos Leroy Hendrix b. December 17, 1907, d. November 22, 2000
Marriage*Deola Anne Wade married Amos Leroy Hendrix.2 
Children
  • James M. "Mike" Hendrix2,8
  • Annie Elizabeth Hendrix2,8

Citations

  1. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212
  2. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Amos Leroy Hendrix obitutary in the Nov 24, 2000 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Genevieve Abigail Wade1,2

F, b. November 28, 1912, d. September 18, 2001
FatherMichael Aaron Wade3,4,5 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,5 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 411-07-7675.6 Genevieve Abigail Wade was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,2 She married Kenneth Augustus Schumaker.1 Her married name was Schumaker. Genevieve Abigail Wade was born on November 28, 1912 at Tennessee.3,6,2 She died on September 18, 2001 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 88.6,1,2 She SCHUMAKER, GENEVIEVE WADE - age 88, of Halls, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of Second United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth A. Schumaker. Survived by daughters, Selena, Suetta, and Sereca (Sally); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Miller, Martha McCurdy and Mary Whitson, and brother, Jim Wade. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery 2 p.m. Friday for a graveside service. Mynatt's, in charge of arrangements. on September 20, 2001.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee3
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee4
1940Dwelling 143, District 97-41, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee7

Family

Kenneth Augustus Schumaker b. January 5, 1914, d. March 7, 1970
Marriage*Genevieve Abigail Wade married Kenneth Augustus Schumaker.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Genevieve Wade Schumaker obitutary in the Sep 20, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3388] Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Juanita Hill Wade1,2

F, b. March 28, 1915, d. February 6, 2008
FatherMichael Aaron Wade3,4,5 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,5 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Juanita Hill Wade was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2 She was born on March 28, 1915 at Knox Co., Tennessee.2,6 As of June 12, 1934,her married name was Miller.1 She married Eugene Miller on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1 Juanita Hill Wade died on February 6, 2008 at Georgia at age 92.2,6 She Juanita Hill Wade Miller, 92, of Kennesaw died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday from the Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn. A native of Knox County Tenn., Mrs. Miller was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kennesaw First Baptist church. Survivors include three daughters, Mary J. Miller of Pensacola, Fla., Lucy Suffridge of Kennesaw and Margret A. Williamson of Bellingham, Wash; one brother, Jim Wade of Oakwood, Tenn; two sisters, Mary G. Whitson of Canden, S.C. and Martha McCurdy, Oak Ridge, Tenn; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Ross Memorial Health Care Auxiliary, 1780 Old 41 HWY N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30152. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home in Knoxville, Tenn. There family will also receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw. on February 8, 2008.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee3
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee4

Family

Eugene Miller b. January 14, 1910, d. November 13, 1976
Marriage*Juanita Hill Wade married Eugene Miller on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1 
Children
  • Mary J. Miller2
  • Lucy Miller2
  • Margaret A. Miller2

Citations

  1. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  2. [S1911] Marietta Daily Journal, From the Juanita Hill Wade Miller obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary George Wade1,2

F, b. September 16, 1917, d. September 5, 2008
FatherMichael Aaron Wade3,1,2 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,1,2 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 414-32-6605.4 Mary George Wade was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2 She married William Robert Whitson.2 Her married name was Whitson. Mary George Wade was born on September 16, 1917 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.4,2 She died on September 5, 2008 at South Carolina at age 90.4,2 She CAMDEN -- A memorial service for Mary George Whitson, 90, formerly of Knoxville, Tenn., will be held Sunday, September 14, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tenn. The Rev. Thomas Sweet will officiate. Burial will follow the service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 14, 2008, 1:30-2:30 p.m., prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike, Knoxville, Tenn. 37921. Mrs. Whitson, wife of the late William Robert Whitson, died September 5, 2008. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., she was a daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. She is survived by her daughter, Camille (Randy) Abrams of Camden; brother, James Wade, Oak Ridge, Tenn; sister, Martha Ann McCurdy, Oak Ridge, Tenn; grandchildren, Whit (Kathleen) Abrams, Lexington, S.C., Meg Abrams and her fiance, Dane Henderson, of Columbia, S.C. She was predeceased by her brothers, Roscoe Wade, Mike Wade, and John Wade; and sisters, Deolah Hendrix, Juanita Miller, Genevieve Shumaker. on September 7, 2008.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee3
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee1
1940Dwelling 219, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee5

Family

William Robert Whitson
Marriage*Mary George Wade married William Robert Whitson.2 
Child
  • Camille Whitson2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Michael Amos Wade Sr.1

M, b. June 26, 1919, d. January 19, 1997
FatherMichael Aaron Wade2,3,4 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner2,3,4 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 409-14-9466.5 Michael Amos Wade Sr. married Mary Lillian Stout.1 Michael Amos Wade Sr. was born on June 26, 1919 at Knox Co., Tennessee.2,5 He died on January 19, 1997 at age 77.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee2
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee3
1940Dwelling 259, District 47-26, 9th Civil District, Knox Co., Tennessee6

Family

Mary Lillian Stout b. October 18, 1922, d. March 18, 2004
Marriage*Michael Amos Wade Sr. married Mary Lillian Stout.1 
Children
  • Samuel Edward Wade1
  • Michael Amos Wade Jr.1,6
  • Patricia Annette Wade1
  • William Maynard Wade1
  • Sarah Elizabeth Wade1
  • Gwendolyn Joyce Wade1
  • Charleen Ann Wade1

Citations

  1. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Mary Lillian Wade obituary in the Mar 30, 2004 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  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.