Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 25, 1934, d. November 26, 1966
FatherOneda Conrad "Alvis" "Alvie" Conner1,2,7,3,4 b. September 20, 1910, d. May 8, 1983
MotherSylvia Odell Wilson1,2,7,3,4 b. October 20, 1916, d. July 5, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 223-38-8576.8 Berkley Garfield "B.G." Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 He was born on March 25, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4,6 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.10 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 32.8,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 51, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

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.10 

Family 2

Sadie Marie Webb b. August 2, 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, U.S., 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Ruby Edith Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 23, 1913, d. April 1, 2002
FatherAlbert Washington Vest6,7,8,1,2,9,4,10,11,12,5 b. December 7, 1887, d. January 29, 1973
MotherWilda Archester McNeil6,13,7,8,1,2,3,9,4,10,11,12,5 b. February 7, 1891, d. October 5, 1981
     Ruby Edith 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.14,15 Her Social Security Number was 229-78-5005.12 She was born on December 23, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,1,12,5 She married Clinton "Clint" Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,14,15,8,16,1,11 As of December 31, 1937,her married name was Foster. Ruby Edith Vest died on April 1, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.15,12,17,18 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. Interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on April 3, 2002.15

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 61, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 147, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Family

Clinton "Clint" Foster b. August 4, 1914, d. October 13, 2003
Marriage*Ruby Edith Vest married Clinton "Clint" Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,14,15,8,16,1,11 
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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Wilda McNeil Vest.
  14. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Foster obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  16. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  17. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  18. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  19. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Foster obitutary in the Oct 14, 2003 edition.
  22. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael Joseph Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  23. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David Gardner Foster obituary in an undated edition.

Oneda Gay Harris1,2

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 Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 227-09-9794.6 She was born on June 9, 1915 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,5,2 She married Preston Daye Conner, son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on April 3, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,8 As of April 3, 1954,her married name was Conner. Oneda Gay Harris died on March 2, 1993 at Galax, Virginia, at age 77.6,4,5 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 at the Willis Cemetery. on March 3, 1993.4

Family

Preston Daye Conner b. October 7, 1914, 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.1,7,8 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S6311] Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Preston Daye Conner obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Flora Christine Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 20, 1934, d. January 2, 1973
FatherPreston Daye Conner1,5,6,2,3,7,8 b. October 7, 1914, d. December 8, 1970
MotherTheodra Helen Blankenship1,9,6,2,3,7,8 b. January 4, 1914, d. November 30, 1996
     Flora Christine Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,10 She was born on November 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,4 She married Homer Elmore Graham, son of Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham and Martha Violet Poff, on July 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2 As of July 2, 1955,her married name was Graham. Flora Christine Conner died on January 2, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.11,9,2,10 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. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on January 11, 1973.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 168, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 32, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

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.1,9,2 
Child
  • Douglas Lyle Graham12,9

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. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Lillian Iristene Conner Good obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Preston Daye Conner obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Reba Conner Spangler obituary.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Flora Conner Graham obituary in the Jan 11, 1973 edition.
  10. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  12. [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, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Reba Helen Conner1,2

F, b. March 12, 1941, d. February 4, 2025
FatherPreston Daye Conner3,1,2,4,5 b. October 7, 1914, d. December 8, 1970
MotherTheodra Helen Blankenship6,1,2,4,5 b. January 4, 1914, d. November 30, 1996
     Reba Helen Conner Reba Conner Spangler, Mar 12, 1941 - Feb 4, 2025. Reba Conner Spangler, 83, of Salem passed away on February 4, 2025. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Arthur Spangler and the daughter of Preston Conner and Theodra Conner, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Goode and Christine Graham. Reba enjoyed gardening, yardwork, feeding the birds, spending time with family and going to church. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Greg Spangler and girlfriend Suzi McKee; granddaughter, Brittany Ramsey and husband Jeremy; grandson, Blake Spangler and fiancé Megan Herrington; and sisters, Diane Brown and husband David Brown, Shirley Graham, and Betty Graham. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.5 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 As of July 1, 1960,her married name was Spangler.1 She married Arthur William Spangler on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,8,1,5 Reba Helen Conner died on February 4, 2025 at Virginia at age 83.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 32, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Arthur William Spangler b. March 30, 1941, d. August 20, 2009
Marriage*Reba Helen Conner married Arthur William Spangler on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,8,1,5 
Child
  • Gregory William "Greg" Spangler8,5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Lillian Iristene Conner Good obituary.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Preston Daye Conner obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Reba Conner Spangler obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodra Blankenship Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 1996 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur William Spangler obituary in the Aug 22, 2009 edition.

Lillian Iristene Conner1,2,3

F, b. August 20, 1943, d. September 29, 2023
FatherPreston Daye Conner4,1,2,5,6 b. October 7, 1914, d. December 8, 1970
MotherTheodra Helen Blankenship7,1,2,5,6 b. January 4, 1914, d. November 30, 1996
     Lillian Iristene Conner Lillian Iristene Conner Good, 80, of Roanoke passed away on September 29, 2023. A native of Virginia she was born August 20, 1943. She was the wife of the late, Ralph Murphy Good, Jr. and the daughter of Preston Daye Conner and Theodra Blankenship Conner, both deceased. Lillian was also preceded in death by her sister Flora Chirstine Conner. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cassandra “Sandy” Dee Good Hall; her son, Ralph Murphy Good, III; grandchildren, Rachel Nichole Cochran, Micayla Brook Cochran and their father Harold Cochran; great grandchild, Koan Otto Gene Holbert; sisters, Betty Jane Conner Graham, Shirley Anne Conner Graham, Reba Helen Conner Spangler, and Diane Elizabeth Conner Brown; many special neighbors; and her special friend, Sue Shires. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.2 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 20, 1943 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Ralph Murphy Good Jr. on November 22, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,1,2 As of November 22, 1962,her married name was Good.1 Lillian Iristene Conner died on September 29, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 32, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Ralph Murphy Good Jr. b. November 29, 1940, d. October 22, 2013
Marriage*Lillian Iristene Conner married Ralph Murphy Good Jr. on November 22, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,1,2 
Children
  • Cassandra Dee Good8,2,1
  • Ralph Murphy Good III8,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Lillian Iristene Conner Good obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Preston Daye Conner obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Reba Conner Spangler obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodra Blankenship Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 1996 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Murphy Good, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.

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, 7529 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 Carr1,2,3,4

M, b. October 30, 1909, d. June 29, 1987
FatherCary Oliver Carr5,1,6,7,8,9,10,11,4 b. February 18, 1880, d. June 14, 1964
MotherLucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest1,6,7,8,9,12,10,11,4 b. August 11, 1881, d. April 17, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 229-12-2091.13 Ronceverte Myers Carr was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,2,3,4 He 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. Burial was in Huffvllle Cemetery.2 He was born on October 30, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,1,3,4 He married Hester A. Clower, daughter of Dallas Brainard Clower and Minnie Matilda Conner, on April 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,15,9,2,3,4 Ronceverte Myers Carr died on June 29, 1987 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.14,2,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 122, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 54, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 56, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaRonceverte and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father Cary Carr16
1940Dwelling 120, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 82, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1930Farm laborer16
1940Farmer17
1950Body shop mechanic18

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 Matilda Conner, on April 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,15,9,2,3,4 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Carey Oliver Carr.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Bea Carr Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 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 Lucy Rejinner Vest Carr obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Maye Carr obitutary in the Oct 23, 2000 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lucy Rejinner Vest Carr.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hester Clower Carr obituary in the Nov 8, 2002 edition.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

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 b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935
MotherSarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris5,6,2,7,8,9 b. April 15, 1862, d. February 13, 1936
     Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,7 He was born on June 29, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,2,3,7 He married Effie May Doyle, daughter of George Perry Doyle and Lucy Admonia Brumfield, on February 1, 1911 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,2,12,13,7 Oliver Lee "Ollie" Conner Sr. died on March 30, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.11,1,4,7 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., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 395, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 11, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 65, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1911Farmer2
1930Steam railroad clerk14
1940Railroad store keeper15

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.11,2,12,13,7 
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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 1935 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sally Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 1936 edition.
  10. [S15] Wes McDaniel, "Wes and Gale's Family Tree (Doyle - Hall Family)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 17, 2003.
  11. [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
  12. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  13. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inice Irene Hodge Johnson obituary in the Apr 217, 2006 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Conner Martin obituary in the Apr 16, 2023 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [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, 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, 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
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reed-Meador marriage record.

Mary Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
FatherWilliam James Conner1,6,3 b. April 17, 1861, d. January 5, 1936
MotherMartha Abigail Walters1,3 b. April 29, 1866
     Mary Elizabeth Conner was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.3,4,5 She was born on November 11, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Nov 10, 1882.1,3,4 She married Michael Aaron Wade on June 28, 1903 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.3,7,5 As of June 28, 1903,her married name was Wade.7 Mary Elizabeth Conner died on August 23, 1937 at Byington, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 54; Her gravestone has a death date of Aug 25, 1937.3,4,5 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade, 52, widow of the late M. A. Wade, died at 11:40 a.m. yesterday at her home at Byington. She had been ill for some time. She is survived by four sons, Roscoe, John, M. A. and James Wade, all of Knoxville; five daughters, Mrs. Deola Hendrix, of Powell Station; Mrs. Genevieve Shoemaker and Juanita Miller, of Knoxville; Miss Mary George Wade and Miss Martha Wade, at home; seven grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. C. G. Lee, of Byington; half-brothers, Joe Conner, county agent at Jacksboro; Curtis Conner, Byington; Cecil Conner, Rochester, Pa., and Earl Conner, Canton, O; half-sister, Mrs. Arah Nichols, Byington; step-brother, Ernest Walters, Byington; step-sister, Mrs. J. R. Wood, of High Point, N. C. Mrs. Wade was a member of Grace Baptist church and Queen Esther council, Daughters of America. Burial will be in New Gray cemetery. on August 24, 1937.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., Tennessee6
1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee9
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee10

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 Anderson Co., Tennessee.3,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  3. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  4. [S3902] New Gray Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3440] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869–1909.
  12. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  13. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S11692] Click Funeral Home, online www.clickfh.com, From the James Austin Wade obituary.

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.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Michael Aaron Wade1,2,3,4

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.3,5,4 He was born on October 16, 1878 at Dante, Knox Co., Tennessee; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 12, 1878.1,3,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William James Conner and Martha Abigail Walters, on June 28, 1903 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.4,6,7 Michael Aaron Wade died on May 9, 1931 at Byington, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 52.3,5,4 He M. A. Wade, 52, formerly engaged in railway and construction work, died Saturday morning at his home near Byington. He had been ill for three weeks. Burial will be in New Gray cemetery. The Masonic order will be in charge, and Masons will be pallbearers. Mr. Wade is survived by his wife, five daughters, Deola, Genevieve, Juanita, Mary, and Martha; four sons, Roscoe, of Toledo, Ohio, and John, M. A., jr., George and James. He also left three brothers, Roy, of California, J. H. and C. E. Wade; two sisters, Mrs. A. H. Kern, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Mary Oswald; his father, C. W. Wade. He was a member of Beaver Ridge Masonic lodge, Amra Grotto and the Jr. O. U. A. M. on May 10, 1931.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee9
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee10

Occupation

1910Railroad grading foreman8
1920Railroad construction9
1930Steam railroad construction works10

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 Anderson Co., Tennessee.4,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  3. [S3902] New Gray Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  5. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  6. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  7. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3440] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869–1909.
  12. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S11692] Click Funeral Home, online www.clickfh.com, From the James Austin Wade obituary.

Roscoe Ora Wade1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 18, 1904, d. October 16, 1981
FatherMichael Aaron Wade6,7,8,4,9,10,11 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner6,7,8,4,9,10,11 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Roscoe Ora Wade was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2 His Social Security Number was 412-16-1756.12 He was born on August 18, 1904 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.12,2,5 He married Hallie Simpson on September 29, 1956 at Jefferson Co., Tennessee.3,13 Roscoe Ora Wade died on October 16, 1981 at Beaver Ridge, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 77.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 219, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee14
1950Dwelling 123, District 47-24, Knox Co., Tennessee15

Occupation

1940Radio service man14
1950Electrician15

Family

Hallie Simpson b. November 2, 1910, d. August 8, 2005
Marriage*Roscoe Ora Wade married Hallie Simpson on September 29, 1956 at Jefferson Co., Tennessee.3,13 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3902] New Gray Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  4. [S3440] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869–1909.
  5. [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.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  9. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  10. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  11. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Hallie Simpson Wade obituary in the Aug 10, 2005 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Earl Wade1,2,3,4

M, b. August 5, 1906, d. January 6, 1953
FatherMichael Aaron Wade5,6,7,8,9,10,3 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner5,6,7,8,9,10,3 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     John Earl Wade was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2,3 His Social Security Number was 411-05-8414.11 He was born on August 5, 1906 at Speedwell, Wythe Co., Virginia.2,3,11,4 He married Olga Kathleen Haynes on December 28, 1926 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.12 John Earl Wade died on January 6, 1953 at Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee, at age 46.1,2,3 He John Earl Wade, an employe of Reed & Hugh Sterchi Furniture Co. for 20 years, died yesterday at Ramsey Clinic, Maryville. Mr. Wade, who was 45, lived at Route 9, Maryville. A former Knoxville resident, he was a member of First Christian Church here. He leaves the wife, Mrs. Ogla Wade; seven daughters, Mrs. Wanda Cherry, Augusta, Ga; Mrs. John B. Toll, Denver, Colo; Miss Billie Jean Wade, Atlanta; Misses Johnnie, Judith Ann, Mary Evelyn and Margaret Rose Wade; three sons, Michael, Joseph E., and John R. Wade, all of Maryville, and two grandchildren. on January 7, 1953.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 87, Center Township, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee6
1930Dwelling 69, District 66, 2nd District, Knox Co., Tennessee13
1940Dwelling 22, District 97-81, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee14
1950Dwelling 138, District 5-29, Alcoa, Blount Co., Tennessee15

Occupation

1930Radio company electrician13
1940Furniture store salesman14
1950Furniture dealer15

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.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the John Earl Wade obituary in the Jan 7, 1953 edition.
  2. [S3388] Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  8. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  9. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  10. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  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. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Olga Kathleen Haynes Wade obitutary in the Jun 10, 1998 edition.
  17. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Johnnie Kathleen Wade Thomas obituary in the Jul 6, 2003 edition.
  18. [S14262] Sun Newspapers, From the Judith Ann Fortney obituary in the Jul 16, 2023 edition.
  19. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Davis-Wade engagement announcemt in the Jan 25, 1948 edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Betty Sue Wade obituary in the Jan 16, 2001 edition.

Deola Anne Wade1,2

F, b. September 1, 1908, d. November 1, 1973
FatherMichael Aaron Wade3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Deola Anne Wade was buried at Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Knox Co., Tennessee.10,2 Her Social Security Number was 408-18-9800.11 She was born on September 1, 1908 at Beaver Ridge, Knox Co., Tennessee.12,11,2 As of October, 1931,her married name was Hendrix.13 She married Amos Leroy Hendrix in October, 1931 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,7,2,13,10 Deola Anne Wade died on November 1, 1973 at Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 65.1,2 She HENDRIX, Mrs. Deola Ann Wade - age 65, of Rt. 18, Emory Rd., died 9:20 p.m. Thursday at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, she was retired from Knox County Schools Cafeteria after 23 years of service at Carpenter Elementary and Karns High School. Survivors: husband, A. L. (Leroy) Hendrix; daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann (Annie) Hendrix, Knoxville; son, James Michael (Mike) Hendrix of Cleveland, Tenn; grandsons, Mike and Joe Hendrix, of Cleveland; sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Juanita) Miller, of Powell and Kenesaw, Georgia, Mrs. W. R. (Mary) Whitson, Powell, Mrs. Kenneth (Genevieve) Shumaker, Mrs. H. C. (Martha) McCurdy, Knoxville; 35 nieces and nephews. Interment Bethel Cemetery. on November 2, 1973.10

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., Tennessee14
1950Dwelling 719, District 47-24, Knox Co., Tennessee15

Family

Amos Leroy Hendrix b. December 17, 1907, d. November 22, 2000
Marriage*Deola Anne Wade married Amos Leroy Hendrix in October, 1931 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,7,2,13,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Amos Leroy Hendrix obitutary in the Nov 24, 2000 edition.
  2. [S3236] Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  8. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  9. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  10. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Deola Ann Wade Hendrix obituary in the Nov 2, 1973 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212
  13. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the marriage license listings in the Oct 24, 1931 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12389] Companion Funeral & Cremation Service, online www.companionfunerals.com, From the James Michael Hendrix obituary.
  17. [S12390] Weaver Funeral Home, online www.weaverfuneralservices.com, From the Elizabeth Hendrix obituary.

Genevieve Abigail Wade1,2

F, b. November 28, 1912, d. September 18, 2001
FatherMichael Aaron Wade3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 411-07-7675.10 Genevieve Abigail Wade was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,2 She was born on November 28, 1912 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.10,2,9 As of May, 1936,her married name was Schumaker.11 She married Kenneth Augustus Schumaker in May, 1936 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,6,11,12 Genevieve Abigail Wade died on September 18, 2001 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 88.10,1,2 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 for a graveside service. 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., Tennessee13
1950Dwelling 126, District 97-95, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee14

Family

Kenneth Augustus Schumaker b. January 5, 1914, d. March 7, 1970
Marriage*Genevieve Abigail Wade married Kenneth Augustus Schumaker in May, 1936 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,6,11,12 
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. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  7. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  8. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the marriage license listings in the May 30, 1936 edition.
  12. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Kenneth Augustus Schumaker obituary in the Mar 9, 1970 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Huffaker-Schumaker marriage record.
  17. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Webb-Schumaker marriage announcement in the May 26, 1968 edition.

Juanita Hill Wade1,2

F, b. March 28, 1915, d. February 6, 2008
FatherMichael Aaron Wade3,4,5,6,7,8 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,5,6,7,8 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 413-09-9910.9 Juanita Hill Wade was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2,10 She was born on March 28, 1915 at Knox Co., Tennessee.2,9,10 As of June 12, 1934,her married name was Miller.1 She married Eugene Miller on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1,6,11 Juanita Hill Wade died on February 6, 2008 at Georgia at age 92.2,9,10 She Juanita Hill Wade Miller, 92, of Kennesaw died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Services will be 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. 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
1940Dwelling 134, District 97-27A, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee12
1950Dwelling 50, District 47-23, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee13

Family

Eugene Miller b. January 14, 1910, d. November 21, 1976
Marriage*Juanita Hill Wade married Eugene Miller on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1,6,11 
Children

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. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  7. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  8. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11694] Woodlawn Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Eugene Miller obituary in the Nov 22, 1976 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1911] Marietta Daily Journal, From the Mary Jean Miller obituary in the Jun 13, 2023 edition.
  15. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Suffridge-Miller marriage announcement in the Jan 31, 1956 edition.

Mary George Wade1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1917, d. September 5, 2008
FatherMichael Aaron Wade5,1,2,6,3,7 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner5,1,2,6,3,7 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 414-32-6605.8 Mary George Wade was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2,9 She was born on September 16, 1917 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.8,2,9 As of March 7, 1952,her married name was Whitson.4 She married William Robert Whitson on March 7, 1952 at Campbell Co., Tennessee.2,6,4,10 Mary George Wade died on September 5, 2008 at South Carolina at age 90.8,2,9 She CAMDEN - A memorial service for Mary George Whitson, 90, formerly of Knoxville, Tenn., will be held Sunday. Burial will follow the service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville. 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., Tennessee5
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee1
1940Dwelling 219, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee11
1950Dwelling 123, District 47-24, Knox Co., Tennessee12

Family

William Robert Whitson b. April 4, 1916, d. March 5, 2005
Marriage*Mary George Wade married William Robert Whitson on March 7, 1952 at Campbell Co., Tennessee.2,6,4,10 
Child
  • Mary Camille Whitson2,10,13

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. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  4. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  7. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11694] Woodlawn Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the William Robert Whitson obituary in the Mar 8, 2005 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Abrams-Whitson marriage announcement in the Aug 1, 1976 edition.

Michael Amos Wade Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 26, 1919, d. January 19, 1997
FatherMichael Aaron Wade5,6,7,8,3,9,10 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner5,6,7,8,3,9,10 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 409-14-9466.11 Michael Amos Wade Sr. was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.4,12 He was born on June 26, 1919 at Byington, Knox Co., Tennessee.11,2,3 He married Mary Lillian Stout on October 18, 1938 at Loudon Co., Tennessee.1,13,12 Michael Amos Wade Sr. died on January 19, 1997 at Maryland at age 77.11,12 He WADE, Michael A. - On January 19, 1997, Michael A., beloved husband of Mary L. Wade (nee Stout), devoted father of Michael Jr. and William Wade, Patricia Henard, Sarah Keller, Gwendolyn Scaldaferri and Charleen Kreamer, loving grandfather of 14. great grandfather of 14 and great great grandfather of two. Also survived by his brother James Wade and his sisters Genevieve Schumaker, Juanita Miller, Mary Whitson and Martha McCurdy. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. on January 21, 1997.12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 131, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee5
1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee6
1940Dwelling 259, District 47-26, 9th Civil District, Knox Co., Tennessee14
1950Dwelling 173, District 4-1238, Baltimore, Maryland15

Occupation

1950Glass manufacturer machine repair15

Family

Mary Lillian Stout b. October 18, 1922, d. March 18, 2004
Marriage*Michael Amos Wade Sr. married Mary Lillian Stout on October 18, 1938 at Loudon Co., Tennessee.1,13,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Mary Lillian Wade obituary in the Mar 30, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  8. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  9. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  10. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Michael A. Wade obituary in the Jan 21, 1997 edition.
  13. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12027] Weatherford Democrat, From the Patricia W. Henard obituary in the Jan 7, 2020 edition.

Martha Ann Wade1,2,3

F, b. May 17, 1923, d. November 6, 2017
FatherMichael Aaron Wade4,1,3,5 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner4,1,3,5 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     Martha Ann Wade was born on May 17, 1923 at Tennessee.4,3 As of November 10, 1943,her married name was McCurdy.3 She married Harold Curtis McCurdy on November 10, 1943 at Knox Co., Tennessee.6,1,2,3 Martha Ann Wade died on November 6, 2017 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 94.3 She Surrounded by her children, Martha Wade McCurdy, 94, died at her home in Oak Ridge, Tenn., on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. She was born May 17, 1923, the eighth of nine children of Mike and Mary Wade in Beaver Ridge, now Karns. Elected as the 1940 senior class president, she graduated from Karns High School before attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she met Harold McCurdy, of Lenoir City, Tenn. They were married Nov. 10, 1943 and were among the early residents of Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. Along with her husband, she was a founding member of the United Church, where she tended the nursery for many years, was active in the Women's Circle and a Red Cross volunteer. In 1958, Martha moved with her family to Karns, but kept close ties with Oak Ridge through church and friends. While there, she raised huge vegetable gardens and was active in both the Community Club and as a volunteer at Karns Elementary. She and Harold returned to Oak Ridge in 1985 for their retirement years, where she enjoyed tending her flower gardens (especially wildflowers), hiking, tennis, reading, bird watching, working crossword puzzles, and playing Scrabble. Through the years, she remained an avid fan of the Lady Vols and the Atlanta Braves, while travel with family and several ElderHostel adventures enriched her life. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McCurdy in 2013; eight siblings, Roscoe Wade (Hallie), John Wade (Olga), Deolah Hendrix (Leroy), Genevieve Shu-maker (Kenneth), Juanita Miller (Gene), Mary Whit-son (Bob), Mike Wade (Mary) and Jim Wade (Alma). She is survived by her five children, Harriett McCurdy, Beth Carter, Wade McCurdy, John McCurdy (Lisa) and David McCurdy (Noreen); six grandchildren, Jeff, Jason, Colin, Kristen, Matthew and Ethan; and seven great-grandchildren, Wren and Tatum, Ella, Ava and Lilah, Ellie and Jamison and numerous nieces/nephews/cousins and other beloved family. on November 14, 2017.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee4
1940Dwelling 219, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee7

Family

Harold Curtis McCurdy b. April 2, 1921, d. June 28, 2013
Marriage*Martha Ann Wade married Harold Curtis McCurdy on November 10, 1943 at Knox Co., Tennessee.6,1,2,3 
Children
  • Beth McCurdy2,3
  • Wade McCurdy2,3
  • John McCurdy2,3
  • David McCurdy2,3
  • Ann Harriett McCurdy2,3

Citations

  1. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  2. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Harold Curtis Mccurdy obituary in the Jul 5, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  6. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Genevieve Wade Schumaker obitutary in the Sep 20, 2001 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Austin "Jim" Wade1,2,3

M, b. September 24, 1926, d. August 1, 2013
FatherMichael Aaron Wade4,2,5,3,6,7 b. October 16, 1878, d. May 9, 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner4,2,5,3,6,7 b. November 11, 1882, d. August 23, 1937
     James Austin "Jim" Wade WADE, James Austin "Jim" - age 86, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, died peacefully at home with his family around him Thursday evening, August 1st, 2013. Born in Knoxville, Tn. on September 24th, 1926, he attended Karns High School and served in the US Navy during WWII. Upon returning home from the war, he married Alma Vivian Summey; a marriage that lasted over 60 years until her death in 2011. He was employed at Y-12 and retired after 35 years. After his retirement he found enjoyment in gardening, bee keeping and fishing. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and a strong ethical man. James was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary Wade; seven siblings; his wife, Alma; and his eldest son, James Steven Wade. He is survived by a sister, Martha McCurdy of Oak Ridge; daughters, Debbie Wade Taylor (Carl) and Mary Wade Sanford (Keith) both of Knoxville; sons, Tom Wade (Barbie) and Sam Wade both of Knoxville, Mark Wade and Dan Wade (Mimi) both of Titusville, Florida. James is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-seven great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Vermont Avemue, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with interment to follow in the church columbarium.3 He was buried at Saint Mary's Columbarium, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.8,3 His Social Security Number was 415-32-0305.9 He married Alma Vivian Rogers Summey.10,3 James Austin "Jim" Wade was born on September 24, 1926 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.3,8,9 He died on August 1, 2013 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 86.3,8,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 94, District 82, 9th District, Knox Co., Tennessee4
1940Dwelling 219, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee11
1950Dwelling 90, District 47-25, Knox Co., Tennessee12

Occupation

1950Farmer12

Family

Alma Vivian Rogers Summey b. October 3, 1927, d. January 12, 2011
Marriage*James Austin "Jim" Wade married Alma Vivian Rogers Summey.10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Genevieve Wade Schumaker obitutary in the Sep 20, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  3. [S11692] Click Funeral Home, online www.clickfh.com, From the James Austin Wade obituary.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  6. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Mary Elizabeth Conner Wade obituary in the Aug 24, 1937 edition.
  7. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the M. A. Wade obituary in the May 10, 1931 edition.
  8. [S11696] Saint Mary's Columbarium, Anderson Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Alma S. Wade obituary in the Jan 14, 2011 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Daniel Aaron Wade obituary in the Jan 15, 2023 edition.
  14. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the James Steven Wade obituary in the Dec 20, 2004 edition.
  15. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.