Roger Willard Muncy1,2,3

M, b. June 10, 1898, d. March 1, 1957
FatherJoseph Kyle Muncy4,5,6,7,3 b. August 17, 1874, d. April 12, 1961
MotherCora Alice "Rosa" Light4,5,6,3 b. January 10, 1876, d. 1932
     Roger Willard Muncy was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 He was born on June 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 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. Funeral will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. Body will be taken to Christiansburg at 9 a.m. Saturday. on March 1, 1957.7 He died on March 1, 1957 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 210, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 153, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 141, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roger Willard Munsey obituary in the Mar 1, 1957 edition.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Ethel Jane Conner1,2,3

F, b. August 11, 1893, d. April 8, 1927
FatherWilliam Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner1,4,5,3 b. February 12, 1869, d. September 16, 1947
MotherMary Levicie Carr1,4,5,3 b. February 14, 1868, d. September 21, 1932
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 96, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 110, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Jacob William McNeil b. September 3, 1874, d. April 29, 1951
Marriage*Ethel Jane Conner married Jacob William McNeil, son of Samuel A. McNeil and Sarah E. Poff, on December 12, 1913 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ethel Jane McNeil death certificate.
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

John C. Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. May, 1895, d. August 2, 1918
FatherWilliam Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner2,3 b. February 12, 1869, d. September 16, 1947
MotherMary Levicie Carr2,3 b. February 14, 1868, d. September 21, 1932
     John C. Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 96, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

William Leonard Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. October 11, 1881, d. December 19, 1918
FatherJohn Henry Poff3,5,6,7,4 b. September 8, 1846, d. April 5, 1926
MotherMary Magdaline "Polly" Bird3,5,6,7,4 b. June, 1850, d. January 18, 1934
     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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 217, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 166, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1910Farmer6

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1687] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 1, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1918 - Aug 1, 1919.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Infant Poff

M, b. December 20, 1895, d. December 20, 1895
FatherRobert Hosea Poff1,2,3 b. June, 1872, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherNellie Vergie King1,2,3 b. January 1, 1876, d. May 18, 1941
     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

Citations

  1. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  2. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff1,2

F, b. July 1, 1886, d. December 11, 1961
FatherJohn Henry Poff2,3,4,5 b. September 8, 1846, d. April 5, 1926
MotherMary Magdaline "Polly" Bird2,3,4,5 b. June, 1850, d. January 18, 1934
     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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 217, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 166, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 31, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 178, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Robert1
1940Dwelling 59, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Kemper Wells b. circa 1878
Marriage*Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff married Kemper Wells on August 25, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

John S. Mackey b. November 30, 1886, d. May 3, 1962
Marriage*Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff married John S. Mackey on November 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Robert Lee Poff1,2,3

M, b. September 12, 1888, d. October 1, 1966
FatherJohn Henry Poff4,5,2,6,3 b. September 8, 1846, d. April 5, 1926
MotherMary Magdaline "Polly" Bird4,5,2,7,6,3 b. June, 1850, d. January 18, 1934
     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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 217, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 166, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 33, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 178, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 59, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5
1920Farm laborer2
1930Farmer7
1940Farmer11

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Pobert Lee Poff.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Albert Henry Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 9, 1890, d. October 27, 1959
FatherJohn Henry Poff1,7,8,3,9,10,4 b. September 8, 1846, d. April 5, 1926
MotherMary Magdaline "Polly" Bird1,7,8,3,9,10,4 b. June, 1850, d. January 18, 1934
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 217, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 166, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 33, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 131, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 71, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 167, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farm laborer8
1920Farm laborer3
1930Farmer15
1940Farmer16
1950Farmer17

Family 1

Nellie Mae/May Trump b. May 28, 1895, d. May 28, 1928
Marriage*Albert Henry Poff married Nellie Mae/May Trump, daughter of John P. Trump and Fannie F. Wirt, on May 29, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,1 
Child

Family 2

Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner b. October 27, 1907, d. May 15, 1981
Marriage*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 
Divorce* Albert Henry Poff and Olgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner were divorced on October 15, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13 

Family 3

Nancy Ella Moran b. February 8, 1890, d. January 15, 1963
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Roscoe Johnson Akers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 13, 1887, d. March 8, 1961
FatherBallard Preston Akers6 b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Poff6 b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929
     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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 42, District 38, Jackson, Clinton Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 142, District 10, Jackson, Clinton Co., Missouri3
1940Dwelling 44, District 25-10, Jackson, Clinton Co., Missouri8

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Farmer3
1940Farmer8

Family

Georgia McQuerrey b. April 26, 1890, d. October 15, 1973
Marriage*Roscoe Johnson Akers married Georgia McQuerrey circa 1912.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1186] Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry, Ray County, Missouri Cemetery Records, Volume IV-VI.
  5. [S4424] Lawson Cemetery, Ray Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Raymond Akers1,2

M, b. September 14, 1888, d. January 12, 1955
FatherBallard Preston Akers3,4 b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Poff3,4 b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929
     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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 129, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 129, District 38, Jackson, Clinton Co., Missouri10
1930Dwelling 143, District 26, Washington, Clay Co., Missouri11
1940Dwelling 25, District 48-7, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1910Lumber mill day laborer4
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Gravel plant overseer12

Family

Olive Hester "Ollie" Dangerfield b. August 30, 1891, d. August 20, 1966
Marriage*Ernest Raymond Akers married Olive Hester "Ollie" Dangerfield, daughter of Leonard "Len" Dangerfield and Laura Dean Lawrence, on October 10, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4422] Anderson Memorial Park, Madison Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Ernest R. Akers obituary in the Jan 13, 1955 edition.
  7. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Olive H. Akers obituary in the Aug 21, 1966 edition.
  8. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Billy W. Akers obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Lynne P. Akers obituary in the Jul 3, 1966 edition.
  14. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  15. [S11752] Hancock Democrat, The, From the Akers-Davisson marriage announcement in the Apr 16, 1942 edition.

Ella Sue Perdue1,2

F, b. January 1, 1884, d. February 4, 1951
FatherJohn William Perdue1,2,3 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr1,2,3 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Ella Sue Perdue was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on January 1, 1884 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,1 She married John Kurtis Rumburg, son of Rev. John Wesley Rumburg and Martha Surface, on November 7, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of November 7, 1906,her married name was Rumburg. Ella Sue Perdue married David Hill Board, son of Jacob Board and Elmira E. Walters, on November 8, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of November 8, 1941,her married name was Board. Ella Sue Perdue died on February 4, 1951 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.4,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 28, District 115, Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 68, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 135, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 136, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Private nurse11

Family 1

John Kurtis Rumburg b. August 14, 1853, d. January 8, 1927
Marriage*Ella Sue Perdue married John Kurtis Rumburg, son of Rev. John Wesley Rumburg and Martha Surface, on November 7, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Family 2

David Hill Board b. May 4, 1874, d. November 28, 1960
Marriage*Ella Sue Perdue married David Hill Board, son of Jacob Board and Elmira E. Walters, on November 8, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ella R. Board obitutary in the Feb 5, 1951 edition.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marjorie Rumburg Richards obituary in the Jun 29, 2013 edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ada Rumburg Bell obituary in the Mar 22, 2012 edition.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rumburg-Lamp marriage record.

Robert Eli Nowlin Perdue1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1885, d. January 5, 1964
FatherJohn William Perdue5,6,2,3 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr5,6,2,3 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Robert Eli Nowlin Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 10, 1885 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He died on January 5, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 52, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 73, District 117-30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 3, District 81-10, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 42, District 120-30, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1920Private family teacher8
1930Salesman9
1940Odd job laborer10
1950Newspaper salesman11

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lydia A. Hall1,2,3,4,5

F, b. 1816, d. April 23, 1887
FatherJohn L. Hall3 b. December 25, 1790, d. August 7, 1866
MotherSarah "Sally" Pate3 b. March 11, 1794, d. after June 28, 1860
     Lydia A. Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1816 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Costley Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Sarah "Sally" Reed, on June 3, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,4 As of June 3, 1833,her married name was Conner. Lydia A. Hall died on April 23, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1069, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1860Dwelling 276, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 43, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 152, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Costley Conner b. October 10, 1812, d. May 5, 1873
Marriage*Lydia A. Hall married Costley Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Sarah "Sally" Reed, on June 3, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  4. [S705] Scotland-Stewart, online http://www.scotland-stewart.com/features.html
  5. [S1688] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 5, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1919 - Dec 31, 1920, From the William Nathan Conner funeral rercord.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  13. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S1687] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 1, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1918 - Aug 1, 1919.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Burwell Conner death certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary I. Conner death certificate.
  20. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lydia Maxey death certificate.
  21. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Sarah "Sally" Henderson

F, b. circa 1810
     Sarah "Sally" Henderson married Joseph H. Cole, son of David Cole and Rachel Thrash, at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Her married name was Cole. Sarah "Sally" Henderson was born circa 1810 at North Carolina.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 357, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1860Dwelling 225, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Family

Joseph H. Cole
Marriage*Sarah "Sally" Henderson married Joseph H. Cole, son of David Cole and Rachel Thrash, at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. 
Children

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. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

George William Perdue1,2,3

M, b. January 29, 1887, d. January 26, 1920
FatherJohn William Perdue4,5,2,6 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr4,5,2,6 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     George William Perdue was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He was born on January 29, 1887 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 29, 1888, his gravestone has Jan 23, 1887.1,2,3 He married Lillian Brown "Lillie" Thomas on March 16, 1913 at Bedford Co., Virginia.7,2,6 George William Perdue died on January 26, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 120, District 21, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1910State route mail carrier5
1920Laundry machine operator8

Family

Lillian Brown "Lillie" Thomas b. December 5, 1888, d. September 21, 1945
Marriage*George William Perdue married Lillian Brown "Lillie" Thomas on March 16, 1913 at Bedford Co., Virginia.7,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Thomas Perdue Howell obituary in the Mar 8, 2002 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lillie Brown Perdue obituary in the Sep 22, 1945 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lucy E. Perdue1

F, b. September, 1888
FatherJohn William Perdue1 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr1 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Lucy E. Perdue was born in September, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Albert Taw Perdue1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 7, 1890, d. July 15, 1965
FatherJohn William Perdue6,7,8,9 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr6,8,9 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Albert Taw Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.10 He Albert Taw Perdue, 74, of 411 Bullitt Ave., S.E., died Friday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Board Perdue; Roanoke, four sons, Alvis, Ellis and Ernest Perdue, Roanoke, L. Carl Perdue, Richmond; a daughter, Mrs. Byron D. Johnson, Richmond; brothers, Joseph and Alonza Perdue, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Bud Vest, Check.3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-8681.11 He was born on May 7, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,4,5,11 He married Bertha Alice Board, daughter of David Hill Board and Lucy M. Vest, on February 11, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,12,1,2,3 Albert Taw Perdue died on July 15, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.7,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 284, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia14
1930Dwelling 57, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia15
1940Dwelling 140, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia16
1950Dwelling 55, District 120-79, Roanoke, Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farm laborer9
1920Silk mill spinner14
1930Laundry driver15
1940City streets laborer16
1950Laundry driver17

Family

Bertha Alice Board b. July 22, 1895, d. August 29, 2001
Marriage*Albert Taw Perdue married Bertha Alice Board, daughter of David Hill Board and Lucy M. Vest, on February 11, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,12,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the 104th birthday announcement for Bertha Alice Board Perdue in an undated edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Bertha A. Board Perdue obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Taw Perdue obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  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. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Clifton Perdue obituary in the Jun 12, 1990 edition.
  19. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Sadie Louise Foster obituary.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  23. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  24. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvis Vernon Perdue obituary in the Mar 30, 1992 edition.
  25. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Edward Perdue obituary in the Jul 5, 2007 edition.
  26. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Mary Adeline Perdue1,2,3

F, b. December 7, 1891, d. November 27, 1964
FatherJohn William Perdue1,2,3,4 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr1,2,3,4 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Mary Adeline Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 She was born on December 7, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5,4 As of January 30, 1919,her married name was Hall.4 She married Vernon Johnson Hall on January 30, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Mary Adeline Perdue died on November 27, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 115, District 42, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 73, District 117-30, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 187, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 106, District 120-65, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Vernon Johnson Hall b. March 16, 1897, d. September 11, 1962
Marriage*Mary Adeline Perdue married Vernon Johnson Hall on January 30, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elzora Violet Harris obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Pauline Hall Lavinder obituary in the Sep 9, 2015 edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Oscar Perdue1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 29, 1897, d. January 22, 1979
FatherJohn William Perdue2,7,3,4,5 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr2,7,3,4,5 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Samuel Oscar Perdue was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,4 He was born on January 29, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1898.1,3,4,5,6 He married Ethel Jane Underwood in April, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.9 Samuel Oscar Perdue and Ethel Jane Underwood were divorced on January 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 Samuel Oscar Perdue married Dorthy Pauline Hartman on June 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,10 Samuel Oscar Perdue died on January 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 542, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 205, District 119-29, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 1444, District 120-64, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Railway shop welder11
1940Railroad repairman12
1950Welder13

Family 1

Ethel Jane Underwood b. April 12, 1906, d. October 17, 1971
Marriage*Samuel Oscar Perdue married Ethel Jane Underwood in April, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.9 
Divorce* Samuel Oscar Perdue and Ethel Jane Underwood were divorced on January 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Dorthy Pauline Hartman b. September 16, 1910, d. March 27, 1980
Marriage*Samuel Oscar Perdue married Dorthy Pauline Hartman on June 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,10 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Pauline Hartman Perdue obituary in the Mar 28, 1980 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Walter Perdue1,2,3,4

M, b. February 11, 1899, d. September 23, 1980
FatherJohn William Perdue5,6,7,3 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr5,6,7,3 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-9920.8 Joseph Walter Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.9,3 He was born on February 11, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3,4 He married Alice Emily Townsend circa 1922.10,2,3,11 Joseph Walter Perdue died on September 23, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.8,3,12 He Mr. Joseph W. Perdue, 81, died Tuesday, September 23, 1980. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marie Owen of Richmond, Mrs. Agnes Woolwine of Roanoke, and Mrs. Olive Eavey of Portsmouth; two sons, Harold Perdue of Roanoke, and Rev. Donald Perdue of Columbia, Md; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. on September 25, 1980.12

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 52, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 31, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 198, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 42, District 120-30, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner10
1940Rayon mill spinner13
1950Rayon mill worker14

Family

Alice Emily Townsend b. March 9, 1904, d. July 15, 1979
Marriage*Joseph Walter Perdue married Alice Emily Townsend circa 1922.10,2,3,11 
Children

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 Agnes V. Perdue Woolwine obituary in the Sep 28, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Townsend Perdue obituary in the Jul 17, 1979 edition.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Joseph W. Perdue obituary in the Sep 25, 1980 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Townsend Perdue obituary in the Feb 13, 2019 edition.
  16. [S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Claire Marie Owen obituary.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Wesley Minnich and Elsie Perdue Minnich obituary in the May 14, 1973 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Lea Perdue obituary in the Nov 29, 2005 edition.
  20. [S13311] Otto Redanz Funeral Home, online www.ottoredanz.com, From the Donald Perdue obituary.

John Lemuel Boone1

M, b. June 26, 1853, d. July 2, 1913
     John Lemuel Boone was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on June 26, 1853 at Virginia; Paul Craghead has a birth date of Jun 26, 1852.2,3 He married Martha Ellen Sisson, daughter of James Madison Sisson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, on February 3, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Lemuel Boone died on July 2, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.2,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Martha Ellen Sisson b. September 2, 1855, d. November 10, 1945
Marriage*John Lemuel Boone married Martha Ellen Sisson, daughter of James Madison Sisson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, on February 3, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Martha Ellen Sisson1,2,3

F, b. September 2, 1855, d. November 10, 1945
FatherJames Madison Sisson3 b. October 4, 1831, d. November 23, 1900
MotherElizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon3 b. March 7, 1834, d. September 13, 1884
     Martha Ellen Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on September 2, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married John Lemuel Boone on February 3, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of February 3, 1877,her married name was Boone. Martha Ellen Sisson died on November 10, 1945 at age 90.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

John Lemuel Boone b. June 26, 1853, d. July 2, 1913
Marriage*Martha Ellen Sisson married John Lemuel Boone on February 3, 1877 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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dora Ellen Shank1,2,3

F, b. May, 1887, d. May 13, 1908
FatherJohn Wesley Shank1,2 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson1,2 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     Dora Ellen Shank was buried at Family Cemetery on the old John W. Shank Farm, near Rt. 808, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born in May, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Enoch Statts Randolph on October 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of October 20, 1904,her married name was Randolph. Dora Ellen Shank died on May 13, 1908.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Enoch Statts Randolph b. August 28, 1877, d. April 21, 1957
Marriage*Dora Ellen Shank married Enoch Statts Randolph on October 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014, From the Elizebeth Ellen Randolph death certificate.
  4. [S977] David Shank, "Dora Shank," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 21, 2002.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
  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.
  9. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.

James Samuel Noah Shank1,2

M, b. June 3, 1889, d. March, 1966
FatherJohn Wesley Shank3,4 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson3,4 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     His Social Security Number was 176-09-4677.5 James Samuel Noah Shank was buried at Saint Peters Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.6 He was born on June 3, 1889 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 He married Edna A. DeVore circa 1921.1,7 James Samuel Noah Shank died in March, 1966 at age 76.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 368, District 90, North Charleroi, Washington Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 146, District 65-10, Arnold, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4
1930Construction superintendent1
1940Structure foreman7

Family

Edna A. DeVore b. 1896, d. 1962
Marriage*James Samuel Noah Shank married Edna A. DeVore circa 1921.1,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4720] Saint Peters Cemetery, Allegheny Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

David Cole1

M, b. circa 1827, d. 1828
FatherJoseph H. Cole2
MotherSarah "Sally" Henderson2 b. circa 1810
     David Cole was buried at Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 151, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 He was born circa 1827 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He died in 1828 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S748] Janice Smyth, Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery, Leicester, Buncombe Co., NC.
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Ora Dell Shank1,2,3

F, b. September 30, 1891, d. August 27, 1978
FatherJohn Wesley Shank1,4,2,3 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson1,4,2,3 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     Ora Dell Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6907.5 She was born on September 30, 1891 at Virginia.2,5,6,3 She married Charles Anthony Luther Poff, son of James Patterson Poff and Eliza L. Poff, on September 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,6 As of September 22, 1909,her married name was Poff. Ora Dell Shank died on August 27, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.6,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 115, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 369, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 286, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 111, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

Charles Anthony Luther Poff b. July 1, 1886, d. November 13, 1979
Marriage*Ora Dell Shank married Charles Anthony Luther Poff, son of James Patterson Poff and Eliza L. Poff, on September 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S987] David Wendell Shank, "Poff Marriage Record," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 18, 2003.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ida Ethel Shank1,2,3,4

F, b. December 25, 1893, d. January 12, 1960
FatherJohn Wesley Shank1,5,6,3,4 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson1,5,6,3,4 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     Ida Ethel Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 25, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 She married Page Morris Light, son of Joseph Green Light and Nancy Elizabeth McNeil, on December 25, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 25, 1911,her married name was Light. Ida Ethel Shank and Page Morris Light were divorced on February 12, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 As of December 28, 1955,her married name was McNeil.3 Ida Ethel Shank married Theodore Samuel McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on December 28, 1955 at Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.8,3 Ida Ethel Shank died on January 12, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 8, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 49, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Page Morris Light b. March 25, 1886, d. June 10, 1954
Marriage*Ida Ethel Shank married Page Morris Light, son of Joseph Green Light and Nancy Elizabeth McNeil, on December 25, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ida Ethel Shank and Page Morris Light were divorced on February 12, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Theodore Samuel McNeil b. June 13, 1908, d. February 2, 2001
Marriage*Ida Ethel Shank married Theodore Samuel McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on December 28, 1955 at Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.8,3 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Correll Light obituary in the Mar 20, 2006 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
  14. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank1,2,3

M, b. April 9, 1896, d. July 10, 1978
FatherJohn Wesley Shank4,5,6,7,3 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson4,5,6,7,3 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 300-07-4120.8 He was born on April 9, 1896 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,8,3 He married Evelyn Light, daughter of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman, on April 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,10 Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank died on July 10, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 9, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 286, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 6, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Carpenter7
1930Carpenter11
1940Carpenter12

Family

Evelyn Light b. October 18, 1903, d. April 6, 2001
Marriage*Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank married Evelyn Light, daughter of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman, on April 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,10 
Children
  • Sadie Lucille Shank1,13,12,14
  • David Wendell Shank1

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for "Bill" Tonsaroyoo Shank.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral phamphlet for "Bill" Tonsaroyoo Shank.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Light Shank obituary in the Apr 7, 2001 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shanks-Kesler wedding announcement in an undated edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 22, 1898, d. September 27, 1987
FatherJohn Wesley Shank6,7,8,4 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson6,7,8,4 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7794.9 Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on September 22, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,4,5 He married Mary Clara Cooper on March 31, 1923.3,10,4 Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank died on September 27, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.9,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 9, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 405, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 154, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Carpenter8
1930Carpenter11
1940Carpenter12

Family

Mary Clara Cooper b. November 6, 1899, d. April 1, 1988
Marriage*Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank married Mary Clara Cooper on March 31, 1923.3,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1975] Henry Funeral Home, Inc., online www.henryfuneralhome.net, From the John Samuel Shank obituary.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Shank Williams obituary in the Mar 7, 2007 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Shank Whitmire obituary in the Dec 29, 2021 edition.