Abraham Lincoln Underwood1,2

M, b. May 9, 1895, d. September 28, 1963
FatherTazewell Monroe Underwood3 b. April, 1864
MotherJosephine "Josie" Underwood3
     Abraham Lincoln Underwood was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. His Social Security Number was 225-10-9229.4 He was born on May 9, 1895 at Turtle Creek, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.4,1 He married Letitia Maye Craghead, daughter of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 Abraham Lincoln Underwood died on September 28, 1963 at age 68.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 227, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Chemical plant worker5

Family

Letitia Maye Craghead b. January 19, 1903, d. August 29, 1990
Marriage*Abraham Lincoln Underwood married Letitia Maye Craghead, daughter of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children
  • Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood2,5
  • Glenna Mae Underwood2,6

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Graighead Underwood obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tazewell Monroe Underwood1

M, b. April, 1864
FatherRichard Glen Underwood1 b. circa 1824, d. before 1890
MotherAdeline Radford1 b. March 3, 1834, d. March 18, 1919
     Tazewell Monroe Underwood was born in April, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Josephine "Josie" Underwood on October 9, 1884.1

Family

Josephine "Josie" Underwood
Marriage*Tazewell Monroe Underwood married Josephine "Josie" Underwood on October 9, 1884.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ray Calvin Howell1,2

M, b. March 10, 1925, d. July 29, 2012
     Ray Calvin Howell was born on March 10, 1925 at Bethany, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.3,2 He married Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Underwood and Letitia Maye Craghead, on October 9, 1944.1,2 Ray Calvin Howell died on July 29, 2012 at Virginia at age 87.3,2 He Ray Calvin Howell, 87, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012. Born March 10, 1925 in Bethany, Nebraska; he was a son of the late Paul Washington Howell, Sr. and Ossie James Howell. Ray was a WWII veteran; serving in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 on the carrier USS Guadalcanal CVE-60 and took part in the capture of the German submarine U505. He was the owner and operator of Howell's Electric Motor Repair and Well Drilling of Bedford. Ray was active in the Bedford community; a member of Bedford Christian Church, Bedford Lion's Club, founding and continued member for 50 years of the Little Switzerland Hunt Club, a Boy Scout leader, a former Elk, and former President of the Bedford Country Club. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Howell and James Howell, and sisters, Lucille Howell and Catherine Cook. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Oneeda Underwood Howell; son, Stephen Lee Howell and wife, Regina of Union Bridge, MD; daughter, Dana Howell Tuck and husband, David of Forest; grandchildren, Jason Jones and wife, Beth, Jody Jones and wife, Christy, Jessica Roberts and husband, Andy, Adam Howell, Samantha Howell, Sierra Howell; five great-grandchildren. Ray is also survived by his brother Paul Howell and wife, Sandra of Bedford and sister-in-law, Glenna Lee and husband, Claude of Vinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonsboro Fire & Rescue Squad, 1065 Lee Jackson Highway, Lynchburg, VA 24503. A Memorial service will be conducted 1 pm, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, with Rev. Rick Dellinger officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Interment will be private. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443. on July 31, 2012.2

Family

Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood
Marriage*He married Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Underwood and Letitia Maye Craghead, on October 9, 1944.1,2 
Children
  • Stephen Lee Howell1,2
  • Dana Raye Howell1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Graighead Underwood obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray Calvin Howell obituary in the Jul 29, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Claude Greer Lee1,2,3

M, b. July 28, 1932, d. November 25, 2016
     Claude Greer Lee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 28, 1932 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Glenna Mae Underwood, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Underwood and Letitia Maye Craghead, on January 11, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Claude Greer Lee died on November 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 84.3 He Claude G. Lee, 84, of Vinton, Va., went to his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. Lee and Zelma Lee; infant son, Todd Kevin Lee; and sisters, Rachel Lee and Juanita Mayhew. Claude is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Glenna Underwood Lee; brother-in-law, James Mayhew; nephews, Philip (Tony) Mayhew and his wife, Susan, and Jeffrey Mayhew and his wife, Terri; and sister-in-law, Oneeda Howell of Lynchburg. Claude retired from Roanoke County in 1997 and was a long-time member of Belmont Christian Church where he served in numerous positions. He also served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the entire staff of Brookdale Memory Care and to the staff of Amedisys Hospice Care for the attention and love shown to Claude during this difficult time. Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Craig Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belmont Christian Church, 1101 Jamison Ave., SE, Roanoke, VA 24013. on November 27, 2016.3

Family

Glenna Mae Underwood
Marriage*He married Glenna Mae Underwood, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Underwood and Letitia Maye Craghead, on January 11, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Graighead Underwood obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude G. Lee obituary in the Nov 27, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Todd Kevin Lee1,2

M, b. March 20, 1964, d. March 20, 1964
FatherClaude Greer Lee1,2 b. July 28, 1932, d. November 25, 2016
MotherGlenna Mae Underwood1,2
     Todd Kevin Lee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He died on March 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on March 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude G. Lee obituary in the Nov 27, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Richard Glen Underwood1,2,3

M, b. circa 1824, d. before 1890
FatherJesse Underwood4 b. December 12, 1785, d. May 7, 1850
MotherEllender Celia Greer4 b. circa 1796
     Richard Glen Underwood was born circa 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He married Adeline Radford, daughter of George Radford and Margaret Rigney, on February 8, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Richard Glen Underwood UNDERWOOD, Richard: Co., H, 54th Infantry. Enlisted on 01 Oct 1861 at Jacksonville, Floyd County. Present on 01 Jan 1862, the NFR. on October 1, 1861 at Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He died before 1890 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6

Family

Adeline Radford b. March 3, 1834, d. March 18, 1919
Marriage*He married Adeline Radford, daughter of George Radford and Margaret Rigney, on February 8, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  3. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  4. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Jesse Underwood.
  5. [S761] George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, The Virginia Regimental Histories Series, 54th Virginia Infantry.
  6. [S124] Becky Underwood Graham, "Luther C. Kelly Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 25, 2003.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha J. Terry death certificate.

Adeline Radford1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1834, d. March 18, 1919
FatherGeorge Radford3 b. 1809, d. 1878
MotherMargaret Rigney3 b. 1809
     Adeline Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 3, 1834 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Richard Glen Underwood, son of Jesse Underwood and Ellender Celia Greer, on February 8, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of February 8, 1849,her married name was Underwood.2 Adeline Radford died on March 18, 1919 at Virginia at age 85.4,5

Family

Richard Glen Underwood b. circa 1824, d. before 1890
Marriage*She married Richard Glen Underwood, son of Jesse Underwood and Ellender Celia Greer, on February 8, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  3. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  4. [S124] Becky Underwood Graham, "Luther C. Kelly Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 25, 2003.
  5. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha J. Terry death certificate.

Mary Clark1

F, b. circa 1834
FatherLevi Clark1 b. June 3, 1809
MotherLouisa Elizabeth Cole1 b. July 16, 1811, d. May 4, 1900
     Mary Clark was born circa 1834 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.