John Robert Clark1

M, b. circa 1844
FatherLevi Clark1 b. June 3, 1809
MotherLouisa Elizabeth Cole1 b. July 16, 1811, d. May 4, 1900
     John Robert Clark was born circa 1844 at North Carolina.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 706, Haywood Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Calvin Rickman Clark1

M, b. July 23, 1847, d. May 22, 1925
FatherLevi Clark1,2 b. June 3, 1809
MotherLouisa Elizabeth Cole1,2 b. July 16, 1811, d. May 4, 1900
     Calvin Rickman Clark married Nancy Haynes. Calvin Rickman Clark married Cordelia Ford. Calvin Rickman Clark was born on July 23, 1847 at Canton, Haywood Co., North Carolina.1 He died on May 22, 1925 at Beaver Dam, Haywood Co., North Carolina, at age 77.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 706, Haywood Co., North Carolina2

Family 1

Cordelia Ford
Marriage*Calvin Rickman Clark married Cordelia Ford. 

Family 2

Nancy Haynes
Marriage*Calvin Rickman Clark married Nancy Haynes. 

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Calvin Rickman Clark death certificate.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Martha Clark1

F, b. circa 1836
FatherLevi Clark1 b. June 3, 1809
MotherLouisa Elizabeth Cole1 b. July 16, 1811, d. May 4, 1900
     Martha Clark was born circa 1836 at North Carolina.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 706, Haywood Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

William Riley Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
FatherCary Gray1 b. October 27, 1805, d. May 9, 1890
MotherRebecca Sowder1 b. circa 1806, d. October 6, 1885
     William Riley Gray was buried at Gray Family Cemetery, Zena, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.3 He was born on July 28, 1830 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He married Elizabeth Prillaman, daughter of Abraham Prillaman and Elizabeth Packwood, on October 28, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6,5 William Riley Gray married Mary Day circa 1883.3 William Riley Gray married Susan "Susie" Broom circa 1886.3,7 William Riley Gray died on December 8, 1915 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 85.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 460, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 574, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 21, District 16, Township 23, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory10
1910Dwelling 2, District 58, Township 3, Delaware Co., Oklahoma11

Occupation

1850Laborer1
1860Farmer8
1870Farmer9
1900Farmer10
1910Farm manager11

Family 1

Elizabeth Prillaman b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
Marriage*William Riley Gray married Elizabeth Prillaman, daughter of Abraham Prillaman and Elizabeth Packwood, on October 28, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6,5 
Children

Family 2

Mary Day b. 1855, d. November 9, 1884
Marriage*William Riley Gray married Mary Day circa 1883.3 
Child

Family 3

Susan "Susie" Broom b. October, 1869, d. 1939
Marriage*William Riley Gray married Susan "Susie" Broom circa 1886.3,7 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S7377] Gray Family Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S4206] Gray Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11125737/person/24059357766
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

James R. Gray1,2

M, b. September 19, 1832, d. October 25, 1919
FatherCary Gray1,2,3 b. October 27, 1805, d. May 9, 1890
MotherRebecca Sowder1,2,3 b. circa 1806, d. October 6, 1885
     James R. Gray was buried at Howery-Gray Cemetery, N 37 00.221 W 80 08.453, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He Served in the Confererate States Army. He was born on September 19, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5,4 He married Ann Eliza Kelley, daughter of George Washington Kelley and Sarah Jane Webster, on August 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 James R. Gray married Mary Jane Aldridge, daughter of Joseph L. Aldridge and Mary Magdaline "Polly" Webster, on February 22, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James R. Gray married Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. and Elizabeth H. Terry, on November 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James R. Gray died on October 25, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 460, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 571, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 22, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 224, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 21, District 16, Township 23, Cherokee Nation, Indian TerritoryEnumerated in the household of his brother William11
1910Dwelling 186, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1860Farmer7
1870Farmer8
1880Farmer9
1910Farmer12

Family 1

Ann Eliza Kelley b. June 10, 1825, d. March 30, 1897
Marriage*James R. Gray married Ann Eliza Kelley, daughter of George Washington Kelley and Sarah Jane Webster, on August 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 
Children

Family 2

Mary Jane Aldridge b. June 24, 1855, d. January 29, 1907
Marriage*James R. Gray married Mary Jane Aldridge, daughter of Joseph L. Aldridge and Mary Magdaline "Polly" Webster, on February 22, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Family 3

Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray b. January 28, 1835, d. November 27, 1925
Marriage*James R. Gray married Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. and Elizabeth H. Terry, on November 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  5. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  6. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  16. [S1696] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 17, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Feb 11, 1933 - Oct 26, 1936.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Harvey Gray1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 6, 1842, d. March 8, 1927
FatherCary Gray2,4,5 b. October 27, 1805, d. May 9, 1890
MotherRebecca Sowder2,4,5,8 b. circa 1806, d. October 6, 1885
     Harvey Gray was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 He Served in the Confederate States Army, Company B, 42nd Virginia Infantry, under Captain Henry Lane. He was wounded in battle. He was born on May 6, 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 He married Nancy Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Noah Breckinridge Moore and Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall, on October 24, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 Harvey Gray died on March 8, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 460, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 570, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 249, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 24, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 256, District 76, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 72, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 170, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1870Farmer1
1880Farmer8
1900Teamster9
1910Farm laborer10

Family

Nancy Elizabeth Moore b. June 21, 1847, d. April 2, 1922
Marriage*Harvey Gray married Nancy Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Noah Breckinridge Moore and Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall, on October 24, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S59] Edited by Henry Hopkins Transcribed by Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Birth Records 1853 - 1870.
  12. [S984] Beverly Merritt, Birth Records of Franklin County, Virginia 1860 - 1879.
  13. [S669] Tom Back (e-mail address), Noah B. Moore Descendants in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 8, 2005.
  14. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  15. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Cora E. Wright1,2

F, b. June, 1869, d. 1902
     Cora E. Wright was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, Chenango Co., New York.1 She was born in June, 1869 at Oxford, New York.1 As of 1898,her married name was Bowen.2 She married William Francis Bowen in 1898.1,2 Cora E. Wright died in 1902 at Oxford, New York.1

Family

William Francis Bowen b. October 15, 1859, d. December 9, 1957
Marriage*She married William Francis Bowen in 1898.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S233] Patricia Heathcoe, "Cora Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 22, 2003.
  2. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=

Nancy Emily McNeil1,2,3

F, b. April 28, 1856
FatherWilliam Burrell McNeil2,3 b. October 31, 1823, d. January 13, 1905
MotherElizabeth Ellen Martin2,3 b. August 16, 1832, d. July 29, 1865
     Nancy Emily McNeil was born on April 28, 1856 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married William Robert King, son of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on January 1, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of January 1, 1878,her married name was King.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 201, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma5

Family

William Robert King b. July 25, 1857, d. June 20, 1940
Marriage*Nancy Emily McNeil married William Robert King, son of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on January 1, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.

Alma Flora Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 22, 1880, d. July 26, 1947
FatherPeter Callahill Vest6,7,5 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
MotherRosa Bell Poff6,7,5 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
     Alma Flora Vest was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,5 She was born on February 22, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,5 As of February 5, 1898,her married name was Walters. She married Daniel J. "Dan" Walters, son of Tazwell H. Walters and Margaret A. V. E./F. Altizer, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,5 Alma Flora Vest died on July 26, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 98, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 50, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 36, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 68, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Daniel J. "Dan" Walters b. October 13, 1876, d. October 24, 1943
Marriage*Alma Flora Vest married Daniel J. "Dan" Walters, son of Tazwell H. Walters and Margaret A. V. E./F. Altizer, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Daniel Walters obituary in the Nov 10, 2010 edition.

Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 29, 1885, d. July 2, 1968
FatherPeter Callahill Vest1,3,5 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
MotherRosa Bell Poff1,3,5 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
     Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0204.7 He was born on September 29, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 29, 1884 and the SSDI has a birth date of Sep 29, 1887.6,2,7,4,5 He married Maude Ellen Kingrea, daughter of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on February 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest died on July 2, 1968 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.6,5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 19, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 104, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 130, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 382, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Lumber mill engineer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farm laborer12

Family

Maude Ellen Kingrea b. August 8, 1888, d. February 1, 1972
Marriage*Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest married Maude Ellen Kingrea, daughter of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on February 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby M. Vest obituary in the Apr 8, 2005 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank D. Vest obituary in the Jan 7, 2000 edition.

Mary Ann Gray1

F, b. August 6, 1834, d. January 11, 1930
FatherCary Gray2,1 b. October 27, 1805, d. May 9, 1890
MotherRebecca Sowder2,1 b. circa 1806, d. October 6, 1885
     Mary Ann Gray was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 She married John Weaver, son of George Weaver and Mary "Polly" Sowers, on October 22, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of October 22, 1857,her married name was Weaver. Mary Ann Gray died on January 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.5,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 460, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 162, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 290, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 296, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 157, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law William Austin Martin4
1920Dwelling 95, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law William Austin Martin10

Family

John Weaver b. February 10, 1823, d. December 20, 1905
Marriage*Mary Ann Gray married John Weaver, son of George Weaver and Mary "Polly" Sowers, on October 22, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Maude Ellen Kingrea1,2

F, b. August 8, 1888, d. February 1, 1972
FatherCharles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea3,1,2 b. September 7, 1857, d. October 24, 1928
MotherMartha Annie Dickerson3,1,2
     Maude Ellen Kingrea was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on August 8, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She married Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest, son of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on February 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of February 17, 1910,her married name was Vest. Maude Ellen Kingrea died on February 1, 1972 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.4,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 19, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 104, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 130, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 382, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest b. September 29, 1885, d. July 2, 1968
Marriage*Maude Ellen Kingrea married Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest, son of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on February 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby M. Vest obituary in the Apr 8, 2005 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank D. Vest obituary in the Jan 7, 2000 edition.

Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. December 12, 1887, d. May 25, 1958
FatherPeter Callahill Vest1,5,6,7,4 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
MotherRosa Bell Poff1,5,6,7,4 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
     Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4 He was born on December 12, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He married Zora Alice Carr, daughter of Henry Wise Carr and Mary Ann Wimmer, on June 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest died on May 25, 1958 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3,4 He Rassie L. Vest 70, died May 25 at his home in Terrys Fork in Floyd County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Zora A. Vest; a son, Yager Vest, Floyd County; a brother Lem Vest, Floyd County. Funeral was held Monday at Huffville Church. on May 29, 1958.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 62, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 3, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 149, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farm laborer7
1930Farmer2
1940Farmer10
1950Farmer11

Family

Zora Alice Carr b. December 12, 1887, d. April 21, 1976
Marriage*Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest married Zora Alice Carr, daughter of Henry Wise Carr and Mary Ann Wimmer, on June 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Rassie L. Vest obituary in the May 29, 1958 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Zora Alice Carr1,2,3

F, b. December 12, 1887, d. April 21, 1976
FatherHenry Wise Carr1,4,5,6 b. February 15, 1856, d. December 29, 1935
MotherMary Ann Wimmer1,4,5,6 b. April 27, 1856, d. October 10, 1924
     Zora Alice Carr was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 She was born on December 12, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest, son of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on June 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 30, 1922,her married name was Vest. Zora Alice Carr died on April 21, 1976 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 88.3 She CHECK -- Zora Alice Carr Vest, age 90, died in Pulaski Community Hospital Apr. 21, 1976. Surviving are one son, Yager Vest, Check; two grandsons; and one step-grandson. Funeral was held Apr. 23, 1976 at the Huffville Church with the Rev. Sebert Rorrer and the Rev. Gene Sowder officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. on April 29, 1976.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 267, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 22, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 118, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 3, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 149, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest b. December 12, 1887, d. May 25, 1958
Marriage*Zora Alice Carr married Ras Lee "R. L." "Rassie" Vest, son of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on June 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Zora Alice Carr Vest obituary in the Apr 29, 1976 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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Rassie L. Vest obituary in the May 29, 1958 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nellie Elizabeth Vest1,2,3

F, b. August 24, 1893, d. February 18, 1991
FatherPeter Callahill Vest4,5,6,3 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
MotherRosa Bell Poff4,5,6,3 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3960.7 Nellie Elizabeth Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 She died on February 18, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.7,1,2 She Miss Nellie Elizabeth Vest, age 97, of Salem, died Monday. She is survived by two nephews, Selby Light, Roanoke; Buddy Vest, Floyd; three nieces, Fritzie Light Williams: Hazel light Campbell, both of Salem; Ruby Vest Shanks, Bent Mountain. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. on February 20, 1991.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 62, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 6, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Clyde8
1940Dwelling 379, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Elizabeth Vest obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clyde Cambell Vest1

M, b. May 5, 1900, d. January 28, 1932
FatherPeter Callahill Vest2,3,4,5 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
MotherRosa Bell Poff2,3,4,5 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
     Clyde Cambell Vest was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He died on January 28, 1932 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 31.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 62, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 6, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4
1930Farmer6

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alice Victoria Cole1,2

F, b. March 22, 1891, d. February 26, 1970
FatherNoah Bird/Byrd Cole3,1,2 b. June 20, 1858, d. October 27, 1947
MotherMary Ann Link3,1,2 b. circa 1867, d. August 18, 1893
     Alice Victoria Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8714.4 Her married name was Lumsden.2 She married Guy Russell Lumsden.2 Alice Victoria Cole was born on March 22, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,4 She died on February 26, 1970 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 158, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Harvey Cole5
1940Dwelling 259, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Guy Russell Lumsden b. June 23, 1897, d. July 4, 1936
Marriage*Alice Victoria Cole married Guy Russell Lumsden.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ethel Clyde Roop1,2,3

F, b. November 2, 1896, d. May 11, 1979
FatherRobert J. Roop2,4 b. July 4, 1871, d. August 11, 1914
MotherTabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson2,4 b. March 30, 1873, d. February 1, 1960
     Ethel Clyde Roop was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 2, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of December 7, 1919,her married name was McNiel.3 She married Hobert Henry McNiel, son of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, on December 7, 1919.3 Ethel Clyde Roop died on May 11, 1979 at age 82.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 159, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 153, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 265, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 137, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Grocery store salesman7

Family

Hobert Henry McNiel b. December 2, 1897, d. February 3, 1973
Marriage*Ethel Clyde Roop married Hobert Henry McNiel, son of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, on December 7, 1919.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1034] Jerry Mower Genealogy, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:578154&id=I16883
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Bonnie Nicewarner Hale obituary in the Sep 27, 2005 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arinda Clardel "Rindy" Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. December, 1887
FatherMarion Thomas "M. T." Hall1,5 b. September 3, 1866, d. December 4, 1952
MotherNancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff1,5 b. February 6, 1868, d. September 1, 1943
     Arinda Clardel "Rindy" Hall was born in December, 1887 at Virginia.5 She married Posey Everett Epperly, son of James H. Epperly and Mary C. Akers, on April 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 As of April 15, 1909,her married name was Epperly.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 216, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 41, District 91, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland8
1930Dwelling 146, District 11, Election District 3, Harford Co., Maryland9
1940Dwelling 328, District 13-14, Election District 3, Harford Co., Maryland10

Family

Posey Everett Epperly b. May 15, 1884
Marriage*Arinda Clardel "Rindy" Hall married Posey Everett Epperly, son of James H. Epperly and Mary C. Akers, on April 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her husband's WWI Draft Registration card.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Claudia Mae Hall1

F, b. December 24, 1896, d. February 4, 1985
FatherMarion Thomas "M. T." Hall2,3,4,1 b. September 3, 1866, d. December 4, 1952
MotherNancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff2,3,4,1 b. February 6, 1868, d. September 1, 1943
     Claudia Mae Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Atkinson.1 She married Charles William Atkinson.1 Claudia Mae Hall was born on December 24, 1896 at Virginia.2,1 She died on February 4, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 9, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 53, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 108, District 9, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 19, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Private family nurse4
1940Farmer6

Family

Charles William Atkinson b. March 3, 1870, d. January 24, 1933
Marriage*Claudia Mae Hall married Charles William Atkinson.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rusha Raye Hall1

F, b. August 18, 1899, d. March 5, 1982
FatherMarion Thomas "M. T." Hall2,3,1 b. September 3, 1866, d. December 4, 1952
MotherNancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff2,3,1 b. February 6, 1868, d. September 1, 1943
     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0415.4 Rusha Raye Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 18, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 As of circa 1919,her married name was Gilmer.5 She married Harry Lee Gilmer circa 1919.1,5 Rusha Raye Hall died on March 5, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 9, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 211, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 337, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Overall factory seamstress6

Family

Harry Lee Gilmer b. April 11, 1898, d. June 20, 1933
Marriage*Rusha Raye Hall married Harry Lee Gilmer circa 1919.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills1,2,3

M, b. June 2, 1858, d. April 3, 1934
FatherAndrew Mills4,1,2 b. circa 1816, d. April 7, 1873
MotherElizabeth Clingenpeel4,1,2 b. circa 1817
     Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 He was born on June 2, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,3 He married China Alice Conner, daughter of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on March 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,7 Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills died on April 3, 1934 at age 75.5,2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 175, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 214, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 69, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 160, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 236, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13

Family

China Alice Conner b. March 1, 1854, d. October 9, 1938
Marriage*Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills married China Alice Conner, daughter of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on March 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S553] Sandra C. Williams, "Joseph Henry King, Ancestors and Descendants of," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 27, 2004.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the China Alice Mills obituary in the Oct 10, 1938 edition.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  18. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ocie Ella Poff1,2

F, b. May 31, 1900, d. February 21, 1990
FatherJames Nathan Poff1,3,4,5 b. January 4, 1870, d. June 2, 1951
MotherMartha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack1,3,4,5 b. May 21, 1873, d. April 19, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 230-22-6758.6 Ocie Ella Poff was buried at West View Cemetery, 2051 Division Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.7 She was born on May 31, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of circa 1920,her married name was Boothe.1 She married William Peter "Pete" Boothe circa 1920.1 Ocie Ella Poff died on February 21, 1990 at Evans, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 89.1,6,7 She Mrs. Ocie Ella Boothe, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1990, at Lake Crossing Nursing Home, Evans, after an extended illness. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in West View Cemetery. Mrs. Boothe, a native of Virginia, was a homemaker and a Baptist. She had lived in Augusta for 40 years. Survivors include a daughter, Edith Vivian Smith, Vanceburg, KY; and a son, Robert Boothe, Jacksonville, NC. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospital, c/o Home Health Care. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., today at Poteet Funeral Home, Greene Street, Augusta. on February 22, 1990.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 198, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 264, District 93, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 58, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 201, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

William Peter "Pete" Boothe b. December 22, 1899, d. April 9, 1974
Marriage*Ocie Ella Poff married William Peter "Pete" Boothe circa 1920.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  2. [S1094] Augusta Chronicle, From the William P. Boothe obituary in the Apr 11, 1974 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1094] Augusta Chronicle, From the Ocie Ella Boothe obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5808] Gaydos Funeral Home, online http://www.gaydosfh.com/index.php, From the Vivian Edith Booth Smith obituary.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S1108] Unknown name of person, North Carolina Vital Records Section, Medical Examiner's Certificate of Death, From the Robert James Boothe death certificate.

Olive L. Richards

F, b. July 31, 1821, d. February 14, 1888
FatherUnknown Richards1
     Olive L. Richards was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 31, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Smithen S. "Smith" Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Elizabeth Claud, on March 29, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of March 29, 1840,her married name was Holt. Olive L. Richards died on February 14, 1888 at Virginia at age 66.1,2

Family

Smithen S. "Smith" Holt b. January 25, 1818, d. September 8, 1852
Marriage*She married Smithen S. "Smith" Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Elizabeth Claud, on March 29, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Barbara Ellen Spangler

F, b. February 17, 1846, d. May 22, 1918
FatherWilliam H. Spangler1 b. July 11, 1824, d. September 10, 1857
MotherHannah J. Sowers1 b. June 11, 1828, d. November 3, 1910
     Barbara Ellen Spangler was buried at Proffit Family Burial Ground, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 17, 1846 at Virginia.2 As of January 29, 1860,her married name was Proffitt. She married William Marion Proffit on January 29, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Barbara Ellen Spangler died on May 22, 1918 at age 72.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

William Marion Proffit b. December 28, 1838, d. September 17, 1927
Marriage*Barbara Ellen Spangler married William Marion Proffit on January 29, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hannah Spangler obituary in the Nov 10, 1910 edition.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Thomas Strickler1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler8,3,9,10,7 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder8,3,9,10,7 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     William Thomas Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 He was born on August 25, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Aug 26, 1873.1,10,4,7 He married Georgia Alice Lancaster on November 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,5,7 William Thomas Strickler died on December 10, 1951 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Miner9
1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 105, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 25, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 182, District 15, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 270, District 34-16, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14

Family

Georgia Alice Lancaster b. October 21, 1877, d. July 3, 1977
Marriage*William Thomas Strickler married Georgia Alice Lancaster on November 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Akin Wayne Strickler obituary in the Jul 10, 2005 edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
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