Mary Frances Gray1,2,3

F, b. March 20, 1838, d. March 26, 1921
FatherJohn William Gray1,4,5,3 b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
MotherMary C. Wertz1,4,5,3 b. April 12, 1812, d. October 25, 1876
     Mary Frances Gray was born on March 20, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,2 She married William Cockett Riffe on February 4, 1858 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,2,3 As of February 4, 1858,her married name was Riffe. Mary Frances Gray died on March 26, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.1,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 187, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1900Dwelling 235, District 121, Town, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Henry8
1910Dwelling 424, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Peter9
1920Dwelling 612, District 171, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Peter7

Occupation

1900Nurse8

Family

William Cockett Riffe b. May 15, 1826, d. May 22, 1891
Marriage*Mary Frances Gray married William Cockett Riffe on February 4, 1858 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article about the Riff family in the Jun 30, 1964 edition.
  4. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver Perry Riffe death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sally Riffe death certificate.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Conrad Riffe obituary in the Mar 5, 1943 edition.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sallie Riffe obituary in the Sep 30, 1950 edition.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Elsie Jane Dunn obituary in the Jan 30, 1934 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elsie Dunn death certificate.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the P. B. Riffe death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John C. Riffe death certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Thomas Riffe death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Snuffer marriage record.
  21. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Ann Gray1

F, b. December 5, 1842, d. March 27, 1896
FatherJohn William Gray1,2,3 b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
MotherMary C. Wertz1,2,3 b. April 12, 1812, d. October 25, 1876
     Margaret Ann Gray was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on December 5, 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Adonium/Adoniram Judson Hutchinson on August 23, 1859.1 As of August 23, 1859,her married name was Hutchinson. Margaret Ann Gray died on March 27, 1896 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 394, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1880Dwelling 17, District 132, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Adonium/Adoniram Judson Hutchinson b. February 5, 1836, d. July 27, 1912
Marriage*Margaret Ann Gray married Adonium/Adoniram Judson Hutchinson on August 23, 1859.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4610] Lester Town Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ira Hutchinson death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice H. Griffith death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hutchinson-Cook marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Elizabeth Scott death certificate.

Griffin Gray1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1845, d. April 5, 1883
FatherJohn William Gray2,3,4 b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
MotherMary C. Wertz2,3,4 b. April 12, 1812, d. October 25, 1876
     Griffin Gray was born on January 30, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on April 5, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1880Dwelling 3, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Griffin Gray death record.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Giles C. Gray1,2,3

M, b. February 17, 1848, d. November 2, 1924
FatherJohn William Gray1,4,5,2 b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
MotherMary C. Wertz1,4,5,2 b. April 12, 1812, d. October 25, 1876
     Giles C. Gray was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on February 17, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans on August 23, 1867.1 Giles C. Gray died on November 2, 1924 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.2,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1870Dwelling 398, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1880Dwelling 11, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1900Dwelling 205, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 339, District 52, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 306, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son John10

Occupation

1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9

Family

Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans b. June 6, 1845, d. March 2, 1932
Marriage*Giles C. Gray married Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans on August 23, 1867.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Ellen Bower death certificate.
  12. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Susan Ann Canaday death certificate.
  14. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Jonathan Gray1,2,3

M, b. September 10, 1840, d. May 19, 1864
FatherJohn William Gray4,1,2 b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
MotherMary C. Wertz4,1,2 b. April 12, 1812, d. October 25, 1876
     Jonathan Gray Served with his brother in Company A, 30th Battalion, Regiment of Sharpshooters, Confederate States Army.5 He Enlisted in Company A, Virginia 30th Sharp Shooter Battalion on 22 Jun 1861. Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 01 Aug 1863. Mustered out on 29 May 1864 at Harrisonburg, VA Hospital.3 He was born on September 10, 1840 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,1 He died on May 19, 1864 at Harrisonburg General Hospital, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 23.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1860Farm laborer2

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1423] Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System National Park Service, U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865.
  4. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  5. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23

Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
FatherWilliam Simmons Graham2,4,1,3 b. November 25, 1831, d. December 10, 1863
MotherCaroline Poff2,1,4,3 b. circa 1839, d. before June 24, 1870
     Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on June 14, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an impossible birth year of 1861.2,4,1,3 He married Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, daughter of Amos Dickerson and Mary Ann "Polly" Slusher, on December 29, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham died on August 20, 1924 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 728, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 122, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Lawrence Graham6
1880Dwelling 341, District 28, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Lawrence Graham7
1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Farmer9
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 454, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law Rufus D. Akers11

Occupation

1880Farm worker7
1910Farmer10

Family

Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
Marriage*Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham married Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, daughter of Amos Dickerson and Mary Ann "Polly" Slusher, on December 29, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S272] Edgar L. Vest, White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  14. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  15. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson1,2

F, b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
FatherAmos Dickerson2,1 b. May 16, 1832, d. February 20, 1920
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Slusher2,1 b. October 10, 1827, d. May 12, 1898
     Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on March 11, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham, son of William Simmons Graham and Caroline Poff, on December 29, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 29, 1881,her married name was Graham. Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson died on July 2, 1907 at Virginia at age 47.2,3

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
Marriage*Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson married Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham, son of William Simmons Graham and Caroline Poff, on December 29, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S272] Edgar L. Vest, White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  9. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Bertie Ollie Graham1,2,3

F, b. December 5, 1882, d. December 18, 1949
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham2,4,3 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson2,4,3 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     Bertie Ollie Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on December 5, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 19, 1909,her married name was Akers.4 She married Rufus Daniel Akers on September 19, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 Bertie Ollie Graham died on December 18, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.3

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 257, District 142, Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 454, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 103, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 126, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Rufus Daniel Akers b. October 8, 1881, d. December 19, 1960
Marriage*Bertie Ollie Graham married Rufus Daniel Akers on September 19, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Lucile Akers obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Madison Shockey1,2,3

M, b. February, 1823
FatherHenry Shockey4 b. circa 1780, d. April 6, 1859
MotherMary "Polly" Wiley4 b. circa 1794, d. December 14, 1853
     Madison Shockey was born in February, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on March 23, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Madison Shockey married Martha K. Martin, daughter of Bartlett Martin and Lydia Hall, on January 5, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 255, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 177, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 296, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 16, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 254, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1850Farmer3
1860Farmer6
1870Farmer7
1880Farmer8
1900Farmer5

Family 1

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff b. January 16, 1826, d. circa 1861
Marriage*Madison Shockey married Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on March 23, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Family 2

Martha K. Martin b. June, 1834
Marriage*Madison Shockey married Martha K. Martin, daughter of Bartlett Martin and Lydia Hall, on January 5, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel C. Shockey death certificate.
  13. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lyda Adliene Lawrence death certificate.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  15. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Littua Iddings death certificate.
  16. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

William Mahone "Willie" Graham1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 25, 1884, d. August 29, 1966
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham2,3,7,8,6 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson2,7,8,6 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     William Mahone "Willie" Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,6 His Social Security Number was 714-14-2150.9 He was born on February 25, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card, death certificate, and the SSDI have a birth date of Feb 26, 1884.4,7,9,6 He married Maude Ethel Akers on April 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 William Mahone "Willie" Graham died on August 29, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,5,6 He William Mahone Graham, 82, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Samuel W. Martin. Also surviving is another daughter, Mrs. Allen L. Heavener, Blacksburg; a son, William C. Graham, Christiansburg; two brothers, J. Herman Graham, Christiansburg, Lawrence Graham, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on August 30, 1966.5

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 285, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 26, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Public school teacher3
1920Express office clerk11
1930Railroad express messanger12
1940Railroad express messenger13

Family

Maude Ethel Akers b. September 16, 1887, d. March 19, 1961
Marriage*William Mahone "Willie" Graham married Maude Ethel Akers on April 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Mahone Graham obituary in the Aug 30, 1966 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S395] Genevieve H. Peters, White Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Cecil Graham obituary in the Oct 14, 2000 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Infant Graham

F, b. August 28, 1885, d. August 28, 1885
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham1 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson1 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     Infant Graham died on August 28, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 28, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

David Moses Graham1,2,3

M, b. October 1, 1886, d. April 10, 1926
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham4,5,6 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson4,6 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     David Moses Graham was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on October 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Hassie Bianca/Bankey Bishop on February 12, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 David Moses Graham died on April 10, 1926 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 39.1,3,6

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 136, District 137, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5
1920Farmer9

Family

Hassie Bianca/Bankey Bishop b. April 19, 1893, d. March 18, 1961
Marriage*David Moses Graham married Hassie Bianca/Bankey Bishop on February 12, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S236] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Earles Cemetery.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3796] Earles Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Tonie W. Graham1

M, b. July 29, 1889, d. July 25, 1907
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham2,1,3 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson2,1,3 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     Tonie W. Graham was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 29, 1889 at Virginia.2,1 He died on July 25, 1907 at age 17.2,1

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S272] Edgar L. Vest, White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Maude Ethel Akers1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1887, d. March 19, 1961
     Maude Ethel Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on September 16, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,2,3 She married William Mahone "Willie" Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on April 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of April 23, 1907,her married name was Graham.1 Maude Ethel Akers died on March 19, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.5,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 285, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 26, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

William Mahone "Willie" Graham b. February 25, 1884, d. August 29, 1966
Marriage*Maude Ethel Akers married William Mahone "Willie" Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on April 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S395] Genevieve H. Peters, White Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Cecil Graham obituary in the Oct 14, 2000 edition.

Lawrence Wade Graham1,2,3,4

M, b. June 1, 1894, d. October 2, 1971
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham1,2 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson1,2 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     Lawrence Wade Graham was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Franklin Co., Iowa.3 His Social Security Number was 482-05-4079.5 He Iowa Falls - Lawrence Wade Graham, 77, died Saturday at Ellsworth Hospital. He will his body to medical science. There will be a memorial service Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home. Survivors are his wife, Ellen; two daughters, Mrs. George Stevens, of Iowa Falls and Mrs. E. Max Johnson, of Iowa Falls; two sons, Amos Graham, of Columbus, O., and E. John Graham, of Paols Verdes, Calif; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.4 He was born on June 1, 1894 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,5 He married Ellen McMannis circa 1921.7,3 Lawrence Wade Graham died on October 2, 1971 at Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., Iowa, at age 77.5,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 283, District 16, Hardin, Hardin Co., Iowa7
1940Dwelling 10, District 74-16, Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota8

Occupation

1930Public utilities laborer7
1940Pipeline worker8

Family

Ellen McMannis b. September 1, 1898, d. September 21, 1985
Marriage*Lawrence Wade Graham married Ellen McMannis circa 1921.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4862] Saint Marys Cemetery, Franklin Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lawrence Wade Graham obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Thurman Graham1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. March 18, 1897, d. September 28, 1968
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham3,4,10,11,9 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson4,3,10,9 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     Joseph Thurman Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,9 His Social Security Number was 224-24-7372.12 He was born on March 18, 1897 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,1,5,7,8,9 He married Edna Margery Thompson on November 29, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3,8 Joseph Thurman Graham died on September 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.1,8,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 118, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 245, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Restaurant propriator13
1940Truck transfer propriator14

Family

Edna Margery Thompson b. February 5, 1902, d. April 4, 1993
Marriage*Joseph Thurman Graham married Edna Margery Thompson on November 29, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Thompson Graham obituary in the Apr 6, 1993 edition.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Rhudy obituary in the Dec 22, 2009 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Lee Kelley Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 1, 1894, d. January 14, 1980
FatherThomas Lee Kelley6,7,8,2,9 b. February 14, 1873, d. June 22, 1946
MotherMartha Abigail "Gillie" Vest7,6,8,2,9 b. June 21, 1873, d. March 18, 1937
     George Lee Kelley Sr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 242-05-9032.10 He was born on February 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone and NC death record have a birth date of Feb 2, 1894.10,3,4,5 He married Elsie Peatross Eanes on November 16, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,11,12,9 George Lee Kelley Sr. died on January 14, 1980 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 85.1,4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 5, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 26, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 239, District 19, Salem Chapel, Forsyth Co., North Carolina13
1940Dwelling 312, District 34-21, Ogburn-East and Northeast Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina14

Occupation

1910Farm laborer8
1930Bookkeeper13
1940Grocery store sales manager14

Family

Elsie Peatross Eanes b. December 8, 1893, d. April 21, 1973
Marriage*George Lee Kelley Sr. married Elsie Peatross Eanes on November 16, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,11,12,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Elsie Eanes Kelley death certificate.
  12. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Nina Kelley Webb Williamson obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  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. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael Allen Kelley obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Greer Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 30, 2009 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the George L. Kelley, Jr. obituary in the Jun 9, 1964 edition.
  20. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  23. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.

Eura Katherine Kelley1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 25, 1896, d. December 20, 1959
FatherThomas Lee Kelley1,6,2,3,7 b. February 14, 1873, d. June 22, 1946
MotherMartha Abigail "Gillie" Vest6,1,2,3,7 b. June 21, 1873, d. March 18, 1937
     Eura Katherine Kelley was buried at Forest Ridge Cemetery, 17700 Foreston Road, Upperco, Baltimore Co., Maryland.8 She was born on January 25, 1896 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her grave stone has an incorrect birth date of Jan 25, 1900.1,6,8,4 As of September 5, 1925,her married name was Wilhelm.5 She married Melchor Hoshall Wilhelm on September 5, 1925 at Washington, D.C..1,7,9,4,5,10 Eura Katherine Kelley died on December 20, 1959 at Parkton, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 63.8,4 She Dec. 20 - Mrs. Eura Katherine Wilhelm, 59, native of Pizarro near died today at her home at Parkton, Md. Surviving are her husband, Melchor H. Wilhelm; two sons, John B. Wilhelm, Phoenix, Md., and Floyd B. Wilhelm, Hungerford, Pa; three brothers, George L. Kelley, Winston-Salem, N.C; Frank Kelley, Belair, Md., and H. Lawrence Kelley, Monkton, Teel, Md; five Roanoke; sisters, Mrs. Mrs. William Robert C. Hull, Mrs. Roy Logan and Mrs. Donald McNeil, all of Baltimore, and Mrs. Harry Cannaday, Monkton, Md; and two granddaughters. Burial will be in Foreston Cemetery, Parkton, Md. on December 21, 1959.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 5, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 26, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Public school teacher3
1920Dwelling 70, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 295, District 31, Election District 6, Baltimore, Maryland11
1940District 3-47A, Baltimore Co., Maryland12

Family

Melchor Hoshall Wilhelm b. January 22, 1903, d. July 21, 1987
Marriage*Eura Katherine Kelley married Melchor Hoshall Wilhelm on September 5, 1925 at Washington, D.C..1,7,9,4,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eura Katherine Wilhelm obituary in the Dec 21, 1959 edition.
  5. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S3449] Forest Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Melchor H. Wilhelm obituary in the Jul 22, 1987 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. [S10616] Gazette and Daily, The, From the Wilhelm-Freeland marriage announcement in the Jul 31, 1954 edition.
  14. [S906] York Daily Record, From the John B. Wilhelm obituary in the Aug 27, 1997 edition.
  15. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Floyd B. Wilhelm obituary in the Jun 22, 2001 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Minnie Clarisse Kelley1,2,3

F, b. November 27, 1897, d. May 14, 1974
FatherThomas Lee Kelley2,1,4,5,6,7 b. February 14, 1873, d. June 22, 1946
MotherMartha Abigail "Gillie" Vest1,2,4,5,6,7 b. June 21, 1873, d. March 18, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 218-22-4110.8 Minnie Clarisse Kelley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,9,10 She was born on November 27, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has gravestone have a birth year of 1898.2,1,8,7,9 As of circa 1921,her married name was Teel.11 She married Robert Scott Teel circa 1921.1,11,6,7,12 Minnie Clarisse Kelley died on May 14, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.7,10 She Mrs. Minnie Kelley Teel, age 75, of Route 1, Roanoke, passed away Tuesday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include one son, George R. Teel, Hagerstown, Md; one daughter, Mrs. Roberta Hare, Martinsville, Va; two brothers, George Kelley, Germantown, North Carolina, Lawrence Kelley, Fallston, Md; four sisters, Mrs. Inez Cannaday, Fallston, Md., Mrs. Lucy Hull and Mrs. Ollie McNeil, both of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Blanche Logan of Maryland; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mountainview Cemetery. on May 15, 1974.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 5, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 26, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 70, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 234, District 14, Election District 14, Harford Co., Maryland11
1940Dwelling 194, District 13-17, Harford Co., Maryland13

Occupation

1920Public school teacher5

Family

Robert Scott Teel b. October 8, 1898, d. December 6, 1970
Marriage*Minnie Clarisse Kelley married Robert Scott Teel circa 1921.1,11,6,7,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S907] Herald-Mail, From the George Robert Teel obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Minnie Kelley Teel obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Scott Teel obituary in the Dec 8, 1970 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lyda Adeline Shockey1,2

F, b. March 13, 1850, d. September 29, 1914
FatherMadison Shockey1,3,4,2 b. February, 1823
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Poff1,3,4,2 b. January 16, 1826, d. circa 1861
     Lyda Adeline Shockey was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 13, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married James Tazwell Wilson, son of James Hathaway Wilson and Elizabeth "Emily" Smith, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 7, 1870,her married name was Wilson. Lyda Adeline Shockey died on September 29, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 255, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 177, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 384, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 278, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 214, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 156, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

James Tazwell Wilson b. 1841, d. 1898
Marriage*Lyda Adeline Shockey married James Tazwell Wilson, son of James Hathaway Wilson and Elizabeth "Emily" Smith, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lyda Adliene Lawrence death certificate.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.

Frank Wilson Kelley1,2,3,4

M, b. January 22, 1900, d. March 8, 1965
FatherThomas Lee Kelley2,1,5,3,6,7 b. February 14, 1873, d. June 22, 1946
MotherMartha Abigail "Gillie" Vest1,2,5,3,6,7 b. June 21, 1873, d. March 18, 1937
     Frank Wilson Kelley was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,10 He was born on January 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He died on March 8, 1965 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 65.10 He Frank W. Kelley, 65, died Monday in Havre de Grace, Md. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Robert S. Peel, Bonsack, Mrs. Harry Cannaday, Monkton, Md., Mrs. Donald McNeal, Mrs. Roy Logan, Mrs. William C. Hull, Baltimore, Md.: two brothers, George L. Kelley, Winston-Salem, N.C., H. Lawrence Kelley, Monkton, Md. Burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. on March 9, 1965.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 5, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 26, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 70, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 54, District 14, Election District 4, Harford Co., Maryland6
1940Dwelling 244, District 13-17, Election District 4, Harford Co., Maryland11

Occupation

1930Dairy farm laborer6
1940Farm laborer11

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  9. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Frank W. Kelley obituary in the Mar 9, 1965 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Matilda Underwood1,2

F, b. circa 1852, d. December 25, 1895
FatherRichard Glen Underwood1 b. circa 1824, d. before 1890
MotherAdeline Radford1 b. March 3, 1834, d. March 18, 1919
     Matilda Underwood was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married George Washington Terry, son of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on March 20, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 20, 1869,her married name was Terry. Matilda Underwood died on December 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of a tumor.

Census Records

1870Dwelling 331, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 244, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

George Washington Terry b. April 6, 1849, d. February 19, 1934
Marriage*Matilda Underwood married George Washington Terry, son of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on March 20, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Delia Ellen Barton1

F, b. April, 1863
     Delia Ellen Barton was born in April, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married George Washington Terry, son of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on November 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 28, 1896,her married name was Terry.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 46, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 12, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 115, District 55, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia4

Family

George Washington Terry b. April 6, 1849, d. February 19, 1934
Marriage*Delia Ellen Barton married George Washington Terry, son of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on November 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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.

Pearlie G. Terry1

F, b. December, 1890
FatherGeorge Washington Terry2,1 b. April 6, 1849, d. February 19, 1934
MotherMatilda Underwood b. circa 1852, d. December 25, 1895
     Her married name was Brogan.3 Pearlie G. Terry married Unknown Brogan.3 Pearlie G. Terry was born in December, 1890 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 46, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 12, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Family

Unknown Brogan
Marriage*Pearlie G. Terry married Unknown Brogan.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

George Washington Boyd1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 20, 1884, d. October 22, 1954
FatherPeter Thomas Jefferson Boyd2,8,3,5,7 b. August, 1861, d. before April 23, 1910
MotherEva Sarah Elizabeth Booth2,8,3,5,7 b. August 26, 1861, d. April 30, 1935
     George Washington Boyd was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 226-28-0527.7 He was born on July 20, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,6,7 He died on October 22, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 67, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 87, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of James S. Holt9
1920Dwelling 114, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law William Walters10
1930Dwelling 42, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Virginia State Farm State Penal Institution, District 38-11, Goochland Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer9
1920Coal miner10
1930Traveling salesman11

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Julia R. Boyd1,2

F, b. February, 1889
FatherPeter Thomas Jefferson Boyd1,2 b. August, 1861, d. before April 23, 1910
MotherEva Sarah Elizabeth Booth1,2 b. August 26, 1861, d. April 30, 1935
     Julia R. Boyd was born in February, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 67, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

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

Virginia Hattie Boyd1,2

F, b. March 11, 1893, d. December 2, 1975
FatherPeter Thomas Jefferson Boyd1,2 b. August, 1861, d. before April 23, 1910
MotherEva Sarah Elizabeth Booth1,2 b. August 26, 1861, d. April 30, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-3580.3 Virginia Hattie Boyd was buried at American Legion Cemetery, 4999 Powell Valley Road, Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia.2,4 Her married name was Honeycutt.2 She married William Horace Honeycutt.2 Virginia Hattie Boyd was born on March 11, 1893 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1891.3,2 She died on December 2, 1975 at Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia, at age 82.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 67, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 98-24, Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 141, District 82-13, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee6

Family

William Horace Honeycutt b. December 15, 1891, d. January 5, 1968
Marriage*Virginia Hattie Boyd married William Horace Honeycutt.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S10115] American Legion Cemetery, Wise Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Lawson Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 23, 1860, d. May 19, 1950
FatherCornelius Conner2,1,8,6 b. circa 1808, d. June 4, 1893
MotherAnna Poff1,2,8,6 b. circa 1809
     Joseph Lawson Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,6,7,10 He was born on July 23, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 He married Sarah Doshia Conner, daughter of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on February 8, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7 Joseph Lawson Conner died on May 19, 1950 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.6,7 He FLOYD, May 20 - Joseph Lawson Conner, 89, died in his home near Copper Hill yesterday. Funeral rites will be conducted from Old Salem Church, with interment in the Church burial ground. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Docie Conner; four children: George Conner, Mrs. Minnie Light, Robert Conner, Mrs. Clyde Perdue, all of Copper Hill; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on May 21, 1950.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 206, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 172, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 201, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 96, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 155, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 123, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 54, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 142, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Sarah Doshia Conner b. June 10, 1864, d. June 22, 1955
Marriage*Joseph Lawson Conner married Sarah Doshia Conner, daughter of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on February 8, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lawson Conner obituary in the May 21, 1950 edition.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  18. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Jacob Sowder1

M, b. circa 1733/34, d. circa May, 1819
     Jacob Sowder June 21, 1778, Private, 4th Virginia Regiment, Capt. John Smith Co., General Scott's Brigade. He was born circa 1733/34 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Anne Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Walburga "Priscilla" Helm, on June 25, 1788 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Bond date is Jun 18, 1788.2,3 Jacob Sowder died circa May, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He left a will in May, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; They had 16 children, listed by name in Jacob Sowder's will dated Nov 28, 1818. Anne was called "Anna" in his will.1,2

Census Records

1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Anne Prillaman
Marriage*Jacob Sowder married Anne Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Walburga "Priscilla" Helm, on June 25, 1788 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Bond date is Jun 18, 1788.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  3. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  4. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  6. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."

Hala A. Boyd1

F, b. March, 1896
FatherPeter Thomas Jefferson Boyd1 b. August, 1861, d. before April 23, 1910
MotherEva Sarah Elizabeth Booth1 b. August 26, 1861, d. April 30, 1935
     Hala A. Boyd was born in March, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 67, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.