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     William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart was buried at Waldron Puckett Mitchell, Raysal, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-18-6748.² He and Elsie May Staley were divorced.² William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart was born on October 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Elsie May Staley on April 25, 1927 at Coalwood, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,6 William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart died on April 25, 1956 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 59.²

     Infant Spangler was born on June 27, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 1, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Sarah F. Frebush was buried at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.^6,4 She was born on August 28, 1863 at Maryland.⁵ She Sarah is listed as a dressmaker living at 612 W. Mulberry, Baltimore, Maryland
in 1890.⁸ She died on July 20, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57; Her obituary and grave stone have a death date of Jul 19, 1921, her death certificate has Jul 20, 1921.^5,6,4 She Freebush - On the 19th instant, at Charleston, W.V., Sarah, beloved daughter of Regina and the late Philip Freebush. Funeral from Union Station on Friday, July 22, at 9 a.m. Burial in Hebrew Friendship Cemetery. Interment private. on July 21, 1921.⁶

     Minnie Ruth "Rushie" Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-46-5264.⁸ She was born on April 13, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ As of January 6, 1915,her married name was Spangler.¹ She married John Irvin Spangler on January 6, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Minnie Ruth "Rushie" Gearheart and John Irvin Spangler were divorced on November 2, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of November 3, 1956,her married name was Powell.⁴ Minnie Ruth "Rushie" Gearheart married Ras Steven Powell on November 3, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Minnie Ruth "Rushie" Gearheart died on March 22, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.¹

     Ora G. Spangler was born on May 27, 1877 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She died on April 5, 1941 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 63.⁵

     Rosa Lee Spangler was born circa March, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1890 census in 1890.²

     Arletha E. Spangler was born on October 10, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Joseph David Spangler was buried at Western State Hospital Cemetery, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 11, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Virgie Ardella Jones, daughter of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on August 15, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,6 Joseph David Spangler died on March 5, 1938 at Western State Hospital, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 52.³

     Alice Mae/May Poff was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 She was born on April 11, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,6 As of November 2, 1939,her married name was Woodhouse.¹ She married Franklin Leo Woodhouse on November 2, 1939.^1,6 Alice Mae/May Poff died on December 5, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^1,7,6

     German Stanley Lawrence was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 19, 1890 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3 He married Gertrude A. "Gertie" Johnson on December 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,2 German Stanley Lawrence married Ruby Hylton, daughter of Elisha Hylton and Daisy Mayberry, on April 6, 1928.² German Stanley Lawrence died on April 11, 1938 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 48; Murdered by gunshot.^6,2,5

     Gertrude A. "Gertie" Johnson was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married German Stanley Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on December 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 As of December 24, 1911,her married name was Lawrence. Gertrude A. "Gertie" Johnson died on March 27, 1928 at age 42.²

     Agee Frazier Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-03-2610.¹¹ He was born on December 7, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,4,5,6,7 He married Ida Rachel Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,12 Agee Frazier Lawrence died on December 12, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^11,5,6,8 He Agee Frazier Lawrence, 68, died Thursday home, 511 Goodwin Ave., Salem. Surviving are two sons, Harold R. Lawrence, Brunswick, Ohio; Howard F. Lawrence, Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Mowles, Mrs. Annie Fleck, Mrs. Christine Journell, all of Salem. on December 14, 1963.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 234-24-3831.¹ Harrison Brooks Smith was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He was born on September 7, 1866 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Katherine Dana Bowne, daughter of Samuel W. Bowne and Helen Dana, in 1896 at Brooklyn, New York.^5,4 Harrison Brooks Smith died on October 18, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^1,4 He Funeral services for Harrison Brooks Smith, 76, prominent attorney, banker, churchman and musician who died early Sunday at his home, "Bougemont," in South Hills, after a year's illness, will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Kanawha Presbyterian church. Rev. Warren S. Stone will officiate and burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family has requested that flowers be omitted. Pallbearers will be Isaac Noyes Smith, E. Dana. Smith, Fred M. Staunton, David N. Gittinan, Henry B. Lewis and Robert S. Spilman, Sr. Mr. Smith succumbed to a complication of illnesses resulting from an attack of influenza and pneumonia. His health became impaired in 1939 when he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he only partially recovered. Mr. Smith was the fifth of his family, in direct descent, engaged in law practice. Col. Benjamin H. Smith, his grandfather, was one of the prominent lawyers of his generation and his father, Isaac Noyes Smith, as a senior member of the firm of Smith and Knight, until his death in 1882, was one of the most distinguished lawyers in West Virginia. Harrison Brooks Smith was born in Charleston, Sept. 7, 1866. His mother was Caroline Quarrier Smith. He attended public schools, Kanawha military school, Washington and Lee university and Princeton university, from which he was graduated in 1886 with an A. B. degree. He began the study of law at the University of Virginia. This course was interrupted by illness but later he studied law in the office of his uncle, William A. Quarrier of Charleston, and was admitted to the bar in 1889. Starting practice alone, he soon became a member of the firm of Adams and Smith. Later, he was associated with the legal firm of Couch, Flournoy & Smith. Mr. Couch, withdrew and the firm became known as Flourney, Price and Smith. This firm was succeeded by Price, Smith, Spilman & Clay which in turn became Price, Smith & Spilman upon the death of Buckner Clay. Mr. Smith was the senior partner at the time of his death. Mr. Smith had served as president of the Kanawha Banking and Trust company of which he was one of the founders, since 1929. He was president of the West Virginia Coal company and was associated with several other business enterprises. He organized the old Charleston trust company and served as president of the George Washington Life Insurance company, which he founded in 1906, until 1934. Mr. Smith not only an accomplished musician, playing the organ and violin, but also was a patron of music. He sponsored numerous musical enterprises in Charleston throughout his life. He began his musical career at Washington and Lee university, where he was an assistant organist. For many years he played the pipe organ at Kanawha Presbyterian church. This organ, donated by his great grandfather, Isaac Noyes, was probably the first one west of the Allegheny mountains. Mr. Smith was an ardent tennis player, having introduced the sport in Charleston. In 1881, he constructed a tennis court in his father's yard at Morris and Kanawha streets after ordering playing equipment from a New York dealer. He was the donor of the large three-year challenge trophy in Charleston's first invitational amateur tennis championship tournament. While at Washington and Lee, Mr. Smith played baseball and owned the first bicycle in Lexington, Va. Mr. Smith was a member of the Edgewood Country club, being one of its founders; Princeton Club of New York; Princeton Golf club of Princeton, N.J., Merion Cricket club of Philadelphia. He acted as chairman of the West Virginia Committee for the Selection of Rhodes scholarships from 1928 to 1938. He also was a member of the executive commission of the general assembly, of the Presbyterian church of the U.S. He had been prominent for many years in the Masonic fraternity, being a Knight Templar and a Shriner. Mr. Smith is survived by his widow, the former, Katherine Dana Bowne of New York City, whom he married in 1896, two sons, Harrison Bowne Smith of Charleston and Alexander Quarrier Smith of the U.S. Army; a daughter, Mrs. George Fox of Gainsville, Fla., and five grandchildren. on October 19, 1942.⁴

     Brainard Marie Lawrence was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 29, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Bertha Gay Clower, daughter of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on January 16, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 Brainard Marie Lawrence died on September 1, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 33.^1,5

     James William Eanes was buried at Eanes Family Cemetery (also known as Lick Ridge Graveyard), 2241 Lick Ridge Road, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co. C 5BN VA RES CSA."² He was born on January 31, 1846 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Sarah Elizabeth Iddings, daughter of James W. Iddings and Hannah Unknown, on January 7, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James William Eanes died on July 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,3

     Myrtle E. Martin was buried at White Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 749 Old White Hill Road, Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-18-0134.⁵ She was born on November 29, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 She married Kyle Henry Hale, son of John Powell Hale Jr. and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower, on November 30, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 30, 1910,her married name was Hale. Myrtle E. Martin died on October 1, 1989 at age 94.^5,3

     Posie G. Martin was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 22, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on October 8, 1910 at Virginia at age 11.¹

     Roger Willard Muncy was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on June 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on March 1, 1957 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.⁸ He Bluefield, March 1, 1957 - Roger Willard (Roby) Munsey, 58, of McComas, WV, died today in a Bluefield hospital. Surviving are his father, Kyle Munsey, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Rena Lawrence, Roanoke; Mrs. Rada Kyle, Virginia Beach; Mrs. Retta Pierce, Camden, N.J. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on March 1, 1957.⁸

     Ethel Jane Conner was born on August 11, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1894.^1,3 As of December 12, 1913,her married name was McNeil.² She married Jacob William McNeil, son of Samuel A. McNeil and Sarah E. Poff, on December 12, 1913 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² Ethel Jane Conner died on April 8, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 33.¹

     John C. Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born in May, 1895 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 2, 1918 at France at age 23; Killed in WWI.⁴

     William Leonard Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "W. L. Poff age 37."⁸ He was born on October 11, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 11, 1882.^5,2,3,7,4 He died on December 19, 1918 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.^3,4

     Infant Poff died on December 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on December 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on July 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Aug 4, 1886.^5,7 She married Kemper Wells on August 25, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of August 25, 1913,her married name was Wells. Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff married John S. Mackey on November 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 As of November 10, 1917,her married name was Mackey. Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff died on December 11, 1961 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,7

     Robert Lee Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,3 He was born on September 12, 1888 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,6,3 He died on October 1, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^8,3

     Albert Henry Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,10 He was born on October 9, 1890 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,2,9,10,12,5,6} He married Nellie Mae/May Trump, daughter of John P. Trump and Fannie F. Wirt, on May 29, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1 Albert Henry Poff married Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on April 1, 1929 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,4 The marriage of Albert Henry Poff and Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner was annulled on April 16, 1929.¹⁴ Albert Henry Poff and Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner were divorced on October 15, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹³ Albert Henry Poff married Nancy Ella Moran, daughter of James Fleming Moran and Mary Elizabeth Walters, on November 26, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,10,12 Albert Henry Poff died on October 27, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69; His gravestone has a death date of Oct 26, 1959.^10,12,5

     Roscoe Johnson Akers was buried at Lawson Cemetery, Richmond, Ray Co., Missouri.^4,5 He was born on January 13, 1887 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Georgia McQuerrey circa 1912.^2,3 Roscoe Johnson Akers died on March 8, 1961 at age 74.⁵

     Ernest Raymond Akers was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,6 He was born on September 14, 1888 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Olive Hester "Ollie" Dangerfield, daughter of Leonard "Len" Dangerfield and Laura Dean Lawrence, on October 10, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 Ernest Raymond Akers died on January 12, 1955 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 66.⁶ He Ernest R. Akers, age 66, of 1919 Fletcher St., died at 10 p.m. yesterday in St. John's Hospital after a long illness. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home by the Rev. Harold Rainbolt, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Mr. Akers is survived by the widow, Olive; three sons, Raymond and Lynn P., Anderson and Billy W., Elwood; a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Michael, Polo, Mo., a brother, Roscoe, Lawson, Miss., two sisters, Mrs. Walter Absher, Pilot, Va., and Mrs. Guy Link, Check, Va., and 10 grandchildren. Born in Floyd County, Va., Mrs. Akers moved to this city in 1937 from Polo, Mo., and was employed in Plant 10, Delco-Remy Division. on January 13, 1955.⁶