Robert C. Meriwether Thurman1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1844, d. January 15, 1893
FatherDavid Saunder Thurman4,2,5,6 b. May 4, 1809, d. February 22, 1884
MotherAnn Amelia Livesay4,2,5,6 b. October 28, 1818, d. August 20, 1901
     Robert C. Meriwether Thurman was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 He was born on November 8, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,3 He married Marie Josephine Strickler, daughter of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on June 27, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Robert C. Meriwether Thurman died on January 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 48.1,7,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 484, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 114, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 67, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1880Farmer8

Family

Marie Josephine Strickler b. September 18, 1853, d. January 1, 1932
Marriage*Robert C. Meriwether Thurman married Marie Josephine Strickler, daughter of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on June 27, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1000] TOTALFAM (Thurman Family), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=totalfam&id=I32728
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Henry Gray1,2

M, b. March 23, 1862, d. April 30, 1933
FatherOsburn Wilson Gray3,4,1 b. December, 1833, d. June 12, 1902
MotherLucy Ann Pendleton/Custer3,5,1 b. circa 1838
     James Henry Gray was buried at Carden Cemetery, Zela, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on March 23, 1862 at Graysville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 He married Hettie Roxilla Knox on December 5, 1886 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2 James Henry Gray married Elizabeth Matilda Taylor on October 27, 1928 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.7 James Henry Gray died on April 30, 1933 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 71.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 138, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 458, District 30, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his uncle Mark Custer8
1900Dwelling 17, District 102, Grant, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 119, District 108, Grant, Nicholas Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 44, District 105, Grant, Nicholas Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 42, District 13, Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Carpenter11

Family 1

Hettie Roxilla Knox b. September 2, 1868, d. March 11, 1928
Marriage*James Henry Gray married Hettie Roxilla Knox on December 5, 1886 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth Matilda Taylor b. April 8, 1867, d. March 7, 1955
Marriage*James Henry Gray married Elizabeth Matilda Taylor on October 27, 1928 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Henry Gray death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Knox mariage record.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Brown marriage record.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Butcher-Gray marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minta Medora Gray death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Earl R. Gray death certificate.
  15. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Myra Gray obituary in the Jan 14, 1960 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Rufus Gray death certificate.

Joseph Thornton Jett1,2

M, b. December 12, 1835, d. April 17, 1898
     Joseph Thornton Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 12, 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Eliza A. Gray, daughter of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on June 6, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Joseph Thornton Jett married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton on August 26, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Joseph Thornton Jett died on April 17, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 444, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 460, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 23, District 28, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1860Merchant5
1870Retail merchant6
1880Merchant4

Family 1

Eliza A. Gray b. March 30, 1836, d. May 28, 1878
Marriage*Joseph Thornton Jett married Eliza A. Gray, daughter of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on June 6, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton b. March 30, 1853, d. April 4, 1889
Marriage*Joseph Thornton Jett married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton on August 26, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway1

F, b. circa 1774, d. before 1840
FatherLeonard Hathaway
MotherSusannah Unknown
     Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway was born circa 1774 at Loudoun Co., Virginia. She married Peter Wilson on February 2, 1795 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of February 2, 1795,her married name was Wilson. Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway died before 1840.

Family

Peter Wilson b. 1776
Marriage*She married Peter Wilson on February 2, 1795 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester1,2

F, b. 1841, d. November 20, 1903
FatherAbner Lester2,1 b. September 18, 1818, d. May 27, 1862
MotherMary Ann Helms1,2 b. February 17, 1820, d. October 7, 1861
     Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester was born in 1841 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married James Matthew Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 25, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of September 25, 1870,her married name was Gray. Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester died on November 20, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 491, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

James Matthew Gray b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
Marriage*Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester married James Matthew Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 25, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  8. [S4035] Stephen Rigg's Tree of Many Branches, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5267890/person/-1477894885

Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr.1,2

M, b. February 1, 1872, d. 1949
FatherJames Matthew Gray2,1 b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
MotherNancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester1,2 b. 1841, d. November 20, 1903
     Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr. was buried at Williams Cemetery, on hillside at intersection of Rt. 860 & Rt. 680, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 1, 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Hattie Hulda Williams, daughter of William T. Williams and Albina R. Young, on July 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia. Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr. died in 1949.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 491, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 8, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 340, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 20, District 32-10, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Sign writer5
1920Sign painter6
1930Sign writer7

Family

Hattie Hulda Williams b. April 28, 1877, d. April 9, 1957
Marriage*Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr. married Hattie Hulda Williams, daughter of William T. Williams and Albina R. Young, on July 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S202] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Williams Cemetery.
  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. [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. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Hattie Hulda Williams1

F, b. April 28, 1877, d. April 9, 1957
FatherWilliam T. Williams1 b. 1847, d. 1938
MotherAlbina R. Young1 b. March 27, 1846, d. August 27, 1927
     Hattie Hulda Williams was buried at Williams Cemetery, on hillside at intersection of Rt. 860 & Rt. 680, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on April 28, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr., son of James Matthew Gray and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester, on July 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of July 9, 1903,her married name was Gray. Hattie Hulda Williams died on April 9, 1957 at age 79.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 8, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 240, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 340, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 20, District 32-10, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr. b. February 1, 1872, d. 1949
Marriage*Hattie Hulda Williams married Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr., son of James Matthew Gray and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester, on July 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S202] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Williams Cemetery.
  3. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Horatio Bunyan Everett "Horace" Gray1,2,3

M, b. February 24, 1874, d. December 2, 1963
FatherJames Matthew Gray2,1 b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
MotherNancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester2,1 b. 1841, d. November 20, 1903
     Horatio Bunyan Everett "Horace" Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 24, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Gay Evelyn Williams, daughter of William T. Williams and Albina R. Young, on July 13, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Horatio Bunyan Everett "Horace" Gray died on December 2, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 491, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 364, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 72, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 235, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Railroad shop car repairman6
1930Carpenter7
1940Carpenter8

Family

Gay Evelyn Williams b. circa 1881, d. July 3, 1959
Marriage*Horatio Bunyan Everett "Horace" Gray married Gay Evelyn Williams, daughter of William T. Williams and Albina R. Young, on July 13, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.

Florence Odessa R. Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. March 23, 1877
FatherJames Matthew Gray1,2 b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
MotherNancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester1,2 b. 1841, d. November 20, 1903
     Florence Odessa R. Gray was born on March 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 5, 1904,her married name was Sisson.3 She married William Morris Sisson, son of David Sloan Sisson and Sarah Magdalene Coon, on January 5, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 491, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 10, District 78, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 192, District 2, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia4

Occupation

1910Private family housekeeper5

Family

William Morris Sisson b. October 20, 1874, d. November 24, 1956
Marriage*Florence Odessa R. Gray married William Morris Sisson, son of David Sloan Sisson and Sarah Magdalene Coon, on January 5, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4035] Stephen Rigg's Tree of Many Branches, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5267890/person/-1477894885
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Elzora A. Gray1

F, b. October, 1879, d. May 14, 1897
FatherJames Matthew Gray1 b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
MotherNancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester1 b. 1841, d. November 20, 1903
     Elzora A. Gray was born in October, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on May 14, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 491, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

James Maynard Abner Howard Gray1,2,3

M, b. December 2, 1881, d. September 24, 1910
FatherJames Matthew Gray1 b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
MotherNancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester1 b. 1841, d. November 20, 1903
     James Maynard Abner Howard Gray was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 2, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham, on June 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 James Maynard Abner Howard Gray died on September 24, 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 28.4,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg b. November 17, 1888, d. April 22, 1930
Marriage*James Maynard Abner Howard Gray married Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham, on June 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Elizabeth Walton1,2

F, b. April 11, 1840, d. January 2, 1902
FatherDoctor Lee M. Walton1 b. December 13, 1810, d. April 27, 1885
MotherSerena Louvina Law1
     Sarah Elizabeth Walton was buried at Unnamed Cemetery, off Rt. 615 on Gold Rush Road (Rt. 726), Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She Mrs. Joseph M. Gray died at her home near Pilot, on last Saturday morning, 18. Mrs. Gray was twice married, her first husband, Capt. Jackson Moore, a confederate soldier, died some 30 years ago. By her first husband she had 4 children; 3 daughters and one son, the Hon. Thos. L. Moore, who has recently been appointed and confirmed United States District Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Mrs. Gray's 3 eldest daughters are all married; Mrs. Chas. Stewart and Mrs. Whit Stuart and Mrs. Geo. F. Weaver, besides these, she has 5 other sons and two daughters surviving. Mrs. Basham and Miss Geneva Gray, Mr. Howard Gray, of Pilot, Hampton Gray, assistant Postmaster at Christiansburg, Oscar Gary, of New York State, and two younger sons. Mrs. Gray was a lovely character, to know her was to love her. Mr. Gray and his children have the heartfely sympathy of the entire community in their truly sad bereavement.4 She was born on April 11, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Jackson Moore on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 1, 1859,her married name was Moore. Sarah Elizabeth Walton married Joseph Montgomery Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on June 11, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 11, 1868,her married name was Gray. Sarah Elizabeth Walton died on January 2, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 226, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 100, District 50, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 197, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Jackson Moore b. May 22, 1836, d. May 8, 1866
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Walton married Jackson Moore on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Joseph Montgomery Gray b. May 16, 1842, d. April 22, 1909
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Walton married Joseph Montgomery Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on June 11, 1868 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. [S287] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Unnamed Cemetery, Rt. 726, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mrs. Joseph M. Gray obituary in an unknown edition.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Tazwell Wilson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 1841, d. 1898
FatherJames Hathaway Wilson3,4 b. 1813, d. 1863
MotherElizabeth "Emily" Smith3,4 b. 1814, d. 1897
     James Tazwell Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born in 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Lyda Adeline Shockey, daughter of Madison Shockey and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 James Tazwell Wilson died in 1898.1,2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 384, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 278, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1870Farmer5
1880Farmer6

Family

Lyda Adeline Shockey b. March 13, 1850, d. September 29, 1914
Marriage*James Tazwell Wilson married Lyda Adeline Shockey, daughter of Madison Shockey and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Mark Henry Custer1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
     Mark Henry Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Originally buried in Grays Cemetery in Floyd Co., reinterred in Sherwood Memorial Park.5,4 He was born on July 30, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,4 He married Rhoda E. Gray, daughter of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on November 23, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Mark Henry Custer married Mary Catherine Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Martha Gray, on June 11, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 Mark Henry Custer died on November 4, 1931 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,5,4 He M. H. Custer Laid to Rest In Floyd Co. Venerable Figure Buried With Honors From Salem Church. The Impressive funeral services for Mark Henry Custer, who died at his home, Copper Hill, Wednesday, were conducted from Salem church Friday morning by Elder J. N. Dickerson, assisted by Elders H. V. Cole and S. L. Moran. The obsequies were unusually largely attended by friends and many relatives from a distance and the floral tributes were beautiful. Interment took place in the family cemetery near Check. (The Gray Family Cemetery, he and his first wife we later moved to Sherwood Burial Park) The active pall bearers were Dr. J. L. Harvey, Howard Gray, W. L Reed, Horace Poff, Hoye Mason, Willie Poff, Wayteman Harman and Jim Dewltt. The flower bearers were J. J Poff, W. B. Gray, Chester Angle, James Reed, Kennis Walton, Clinton Corner, George Agnew, John Burwell, Zach Dewitt, Thomas Bell, Arthur Reed, Morgan Poff, John Reed, Dallas Young, D L. Lucas, Charles Reed, Henry Dewitt, Charles Janney, Alvin Poff, Eldridge Bell, Tyler Prlllaman, Willie Ferris, Moyer Bell, Hosea Poff, Russell Reed, M. Poff, Cecil Reed, L. Dewitt and others. Mr Custer was 88 years of age at his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Custer, Rocky Mount, Va., Franklin County, and went to Floyd to reside at the age of 9 years with his widowed mother. He served with distinction throughout the war Between the States in the Confederate army, receiving his discharge April 27, 1865. He was a devoted and active member of the Primitive Baptist church for 53 years, being the oldest member of his church, and serving as clerk for a number of years, also a messenger to his association since joining in 1878. During the last few years his ill health forced him to give up his most active duties, and his last illness became serious, about two weeks before his death, during this time he underwent an operation for an intestinal obstruction. Mr. Custer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Rhoda E. Gray. There were six children by this marriage as follows: Mrs Miriam Aldridge, Mrs. C. D. Cox and B. H. Custer, deceased, Danville; Dr. W. P. and J. M. Custer, Piggett, Ark, and Mrs. P. M. Siner. Roanoke. Va. His second wife was Miss Mary C. Prlllaman, who survives, with the following children; Mrs J. A. Trent, Rhoda L. and Carrie M. Custer, Danville, Henry Bryan and Barnard Custer, Roanoke; Clarence, Irvin and Estelle Custer, Copper Hill, Va. Mr. Custer was a devoted husband and father. During his visits to Danville with his son, the late B. H. Custer, attorney, and daughters, many learned to know and love him. on November 16, 1931.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 140, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 458, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 42, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 156, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1870Farmer8
1880Farmer9
1900Farm machinist6
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer2

Family 1

Rhoda E. Gray b. circa May, 1844, d. August 19, 1889
Marriage*Mark Henry Custer married Rhoda E. Gray, daughter of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on November 23, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Family 2

Mary Catherine Prillaman b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
Marriage*Mark Henry Custer married Mary Catherine Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Martha Gray, on June 11, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2045] Bee, The, From Mark Henry Custer obituary in the Nov 16, 1931 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2125] David Shank, "Mary Custer," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 14, 2010.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  14. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  15. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  16. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  17. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  18. [S2045] Bee, The, From Rhoda Lavalette Custer obituary in the Apr 30, 1970 edition.
  19. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  23. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  24. [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.

William Edward Gray1

M, b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
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
     William Edward Gray was buried at Squibb Cemetery, Squibb, Greene Co., Missouri; William and his wife Milly Lester Gray are both buried in a small cemetery east of Bois D' Arc. The cemetery is known as the "Squibb Cemetery". The town of Squibb does not exist any longer. The only remains is the cemetery. Most often the tombstones of a cemetery will either face the primary road that the cemetery is located next to, or the tombstones face the drives within the cemetery. The "Squibb Cemetery" is located next to a country road and is small enough that there are no drives within. The country road that runs past the cemetery runs east and west, with the cemetery being on the south side of the road. One would think that the cemetery tombstones would be facing north, facing the country road. Instead the tombstones are facing south, looking down into a beautiful valley containing a small, peaceful, river.4,3 He Fought for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. He served in Company A, 30th Battalion, Regimant of Sharpshooters, Confederate Unit. While in the service he held the rank of Fourth Corporal.4 He was born on February 10, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Mildred "Milly" Lester, daughter of Champ Lester, on September 17, 1857 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 William Edward Gray died on May 20, 1910 at West Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 74.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri6
1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri7
1900Dwelling 249, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri8
1910Dwelling 3, District 47, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri9

Occupation

1860Farmer5
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7
1900Hotel keeper8

Family

Mildred "Milly" Lester b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
Marriage*William Edward Gray married Mildred "Milly" Lester, daughter of Champ Lester, on September 17, 1857 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

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. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the William E. Gray death certificate.
  4. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  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. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Perlina Young death certificate.
  11. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  12. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

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. before June 24, 1870
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. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  13. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  14. [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 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. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Bertie O. Graham1,2

F, b. December, 1882, d. 1949
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham2 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson2 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     Bertie O. Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born in December, 1882 at Virginia.2 As of circa 1911,her married name was Akers.4,5 She married Rufus D. Akers circa 1911.4,5 Bertie O. Graham died in 1949.3

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 454, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 103, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 126, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Rufus D. Akers b. October 8, 1881, d. 1960
Marriage*Bertie O. Graham married Rufus D. Akers circa 1911.4,5 
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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Lucile Akers obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.

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.

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

M, b. February 26, 1884, d. August 29, 1966
FatherJoseph Fleming "Jack" Graham2,3 b. June 14, 1860, d. August 20, 1924
MotherAdeline L. "Addie" Dickerson2 b. March 11, 1860, d. July 2, 1907
     William Mahone "Willie" Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 26, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He married Maude E. Akers circa 1906.3 William Mahone "Willie" Graham died on August 29, 1966 at age 82.1

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 141, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 285, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 26, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Public school teacher3
1920Express office clerk6
1930Railroad express messanger7
1940Railroad express messenger8

Family

Maude E. Akers b. September 16, 1887, d. March 19, 1961
Marriage*William Mahone "Willie" Graham married Maude E. Akers circa 1906.3 
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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Cecil Graham obituary in the Oct 14, 2000 edition.

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.

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 E. Akers

F, b. September 16, 1887, d. March 19, 1961
     Maude E. Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 16, 1887 at Virginia.1,2 She married William Mahone "Willie" Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1906.2 As of circa 1906,her married name was Graham.2 Maude E. Akers died on March 19, 1961 at age 73.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 128, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 285, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 26, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

William Mahone "Willie" Graham b. February 26, 1884, d. August 29, 1966
Marriage*Maude E. Akers married William Mahone "Willie" Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1906.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.