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Martha Ethel Bolt^1,2

F, b. December 25, 1922, d. March 8, 2000

Father

Clark Bolt^3,1

Mother

Ava Hylton^3,1

Her Social Security Number was 177-20-0607.⁴ Martha Ethel Bolt was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 25, 1922.^3,4 She married Arthur Raymond McAlexander, son of General W. McAlexander and Minnie Lee Bowman, on October 21, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of October 21, 1949,her married name was McAlexander. Martha Ethel Bolt died on March 8, 2000 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4 She McALEXANDER, Martha Ethel Bolt, 77, of Floyd, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 25, 1922 to the late Clark and Ava Bolt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur McAlexander. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and David Poff, Vivian and Bruce Poff of Pilot; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Pam McAlexander of Woolwine, Roger McAlexander of Riner and special friend, Paula Olinger, Don and Debbie McAlexander of Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Adele Thornton, Evalene and Earl Irvin of Radford, Delora Black of Richmond, Carolyn Brewster of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Ethel Bolt of Fieldale; special friend, Girldean Sheppard; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Blackwell and Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on March 10, 2000.³

Family

Arthur Raymond McAlexander b. September 13, 1928, d. May 29, 1997

Marriage*

She married Arthur Raymond McAlexander, son of General W. McAlexander and Minnie Lee Bowman, on October 21, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Janet McAlexander^5,2
Vivian Maxine McAlexander^2,5

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Bolt McAlexander obit in the Mar 10, 2000 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Raymond McAlexander obitutary in the May 31, 1997 edition.

Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson^1,2

F, b. February, 1872, d. August 29, 1944

Father

William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson^1,3,2 b. 1838, d. 1898

Mother

Sarah Barbara Furrow^1,3,2 b. February 8, 1845, d. June 15, 1888

Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson was born in February, 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Fleming Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Mary Peradine Conner, on February 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of February 13, 1890,her married name was Poff. Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson and James Fleming Poff were divorced on October 10, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson died on August 29, 1944 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 72.⁵ She Mrs. Nora E. Poff, 74 years old, 511 West Sixth, died at her home Tuesday night. Mrs. Poff had lived in Tulsa 15 years and was a member of the Primitive Baptist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joe Courtney of Gower, Mo., and Mrs. Beatrice Mayse of the home; five sons, Woodrow Poff of 608 West Fourth, Alden and Burnis Poff of St. Joseph, Mo., Brady Poff of 610 West Fourth, and Millard Poff of the home address; one sister, Mrs. Laura Sisson of Roanoke, Va., and one brother, Jim Poff of Smithville, Mo. on August 30, 1944.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 374, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 133, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 23, District 34, Hardin Township, Clinton Co., Missouri

⁸

1920

Dwelling 2, District 39, Platte, Buchanan Co., Missouri

⁹

1930

Dwelling 66, District 50, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 242, District 79-15, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma

¹¹

Family

James Fleming Poff b. September 18, 1866, d. June 28, 1948

Marriage*

Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson married James Fleming Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Mary Peradine Conner, on February 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Divorce*

Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson and James Fleming Poff were divorced on October 10, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Children

Cammie/Connie Poff^7,12,13,14 b. January 4, 1890, d. June 20, 1893
Carrie Poff⁷ b. November, 1890
Bessie Beatrice Poff^8,7,12,11,5 b. August 5, 1892, d. October 6, 1962
Bernes Emanuel Poff+^{9,8,7,15,12,5} b. September 10, 1896, d. December 6, 1955
Bertie B. Poff+^8,7 b. May 10, 1897, d. August 17, 1988
Ethel Pearl Poff^8,7,16 b. October 11, 1899, d. March 19, 1919
Alden Ross Poff+^9,8,5 b. March 25, 1901, d. June 22, 1993
Millard Poff+^9,8,5 b. April 10, 1904, d. July 9, 1962
Gradie Buren Poff^9,8,17 b. October 6, 1906, d. October 17, 1997
Woodrow Francis Poff^9,5 b. July 25, 1912, d. August 26, 1969

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S2886] Tulsa World, From the Nora E. Poff obituary in the Aug 30, 1944 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[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
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Bernes Emanuel Poff death certificate.
[S8941] Edgerton Weekley Journal, From the Mrs. James Cobb obituary in the Mar 21, 1919 edition.
[S2886] Tulsa World, From the Gradie B. Poff obituary in the Nov 14, 1997 edition.

Elizabeth Ellen Shively^1,2

F, b. November 29, 1861, d. January 21, 1921

Elizabeth Ellen Shively was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on November 29, 1861 at Virginia.^3,4 She married Otho Destra Cannaday, son of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, circa 1880.^1,3,5 As of circa 1880,her married name was Cannaday.⁵ Elizabeth Ellen Shively died on January 21, 1921 at age 59.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 259, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 563, District 77, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 69, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Otho Destra Cannaday b. May 15, 1858, d. 1944

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ellen Shively married Otho Destra Cannaday, son of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, circa 1880.^1,3,5

Children

Archer D. "Archie" Cannaday^9,10 b. circa 1881, d. December 10, 1881
Joseph Irvin/Ervin Edward Cannaday+⁵ b. May 21, 1882, d. February, 1964
Nannie Eulalah Cannaday⁵ b. September 8, 1884, d. August 10, 1981
Sallie C. Cannaday⁵ b. December, 1885
Fleetwood Cannaday⁵ b. April, 1888
Marcus Lonzo Cannaday+^1,11,12,5 b. January 31, 1891, d. February 28, 1935
Thomas Wilton Cannaday+^5,8 b. March 5, 1892, d. September, 1969
Thursy/Therie E. Cannaday^5,8 b. March, 1894
Posy C. Cannaday⁵ b. July, 1896
Inez Cannaday^5,8 b. July, 1898
Claudine Cannaday^5,8 b. May, 1900
Annie Cannaday⁸ b. circa 1902

Citations

[S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
[S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
[S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marcus L. Cannaday death certificate.

John Jackson Cole

M, b. April 26, 1830, d. December 16, 1909

Father

Joseph H. Cole¹

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Henderson¹ b. circa 1810

John Jackson Cole was buried at Snow Hill Church Cemetery, Pole Creek community, Candler Co., North Carolina. He married Araminta J. Herren. John Jackson Cole was born on April 26, 1830 at North Carolina. He died on December 16, 1909 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 79.

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 357, Buncombe Co., North Carolina

Occupation

1850

Laborer¹

Family

Araminta J. Herren

Marriage*

John Jackson Cole married Araminta J. Herren.

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Luella Gains Wilson^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1890, d. November 18, 1963

Father

James William Wilson^1,3 b. February 18, 1865, d. before May 10, 1910

Mother

Emma Odell Conner^1,2,3 b. April 22, 1869, d. October 9, 1937

Luella Gains Wilson was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 She married Noah William "Will" Shorter on June 30, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of June 30, 1909,her married name was Shorter. Luella Gains Wilson died on November 18, 1963 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^5,4,6 She Final rites for Mrs. N. W. Shorter, 73, Hilltop, will be conducted Wednesday. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Mrs. Shorter died at 9 a.m Monday in an Oak Hill hospital. She was born in Floyd County, Va., Sept. 13, 1890. She was a retired postmistress at the Hilltop Post Office. She attended the Hilltop Methodist Church and had made her home for the past year with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lee Asire of Fayetteville. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. S. C. Edds of Charleston; two sons, Ervin of Fayetteville and William Shorter of Fairmont; and a stepson, Clifton Shorter of Nyack, N.Y. on November 19, 1963.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 133, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 41, District 20, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 769, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 45, District 10-20, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 132, District 10-30, Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1950

Post office assistant postmaster¹⁰

Family

Noah William "Will" Shorter b. October 1, 1880, d. May 29, 1957

Marriage*

Luella Gains Wilson married Noah William "Will" Shorter on June 30, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Children

Ulah Maye Shorter+^7,8,9 b. September 18, 1911, d. December, 1983
James Irvin Lewis Shorter^{7,8,5,9,11,12} b. September 1, 1912, d. October 8, 1999
Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter+^7,8 b. April 17, 1914, d. February 27, 1994
William Lee "Buster" Shorter+^8,13,5,9,12 b. May 18, 1924, d. September 12, 1998

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Luella Gains Shorter death record.
[S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Mrs. N. W. Shorter obituary in the Nov 19, 1963 edition.
[S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the William L. Shorter obituary in the Sep 14, 1998 edition.

Mary Robert Puckett^1,2

F, b. July 25, 1854, d. November 25, 1913

Father

Jacob Puckett^1,2 b. December 1, 1828, d. April 14, 1862

Mother

Lucy Elizabeth Helms^1,2

Mary Robert Puckett Mary may have been enumerated under the name "Nancy" in the 1860 Franklin Co., Virginia Census. She was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 25, 1854 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married James W. Price on May 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 5, 1877,her married name was Price. Mary Robert Puckett and James W. Price were divorced before March 18, 1882.¹ Mary Robert Puckett married Michael M. King, son of Anthony King Sr. and Dorcas Pickle, on March 18, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 18, 1882,her married name was King. Mary Robert Puckett died on November 25, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

James W. Price b. circa 1850

Marriage*

Mary Robert Puckett married James W. Price on May 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

Mary Robert Puckett and James W. Price were divorced before March 18, 1882.¹

Child

Mary J. Price+^1,5 b. November, 1877, d. August 1, 1896

Family 2

Michael M. King b. 1818, d. April 10, 1893

Marriage*

Mary Robert Puckett married Michael M. King, son of Anthony King Sr. and Dorcas Pickle, on March 18, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Robert Puckett death certificate.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Dorcas Pickle¹

F, b. circa 1772, d. November, 1859

Dorcas Pickle married Anthony King Sr. Her married name was King. Dorcas Pickle was born circa 1772.¹ She died in November, 1859 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Died from being burnt.¹

Family

Anthony King Sr. b. circa 1761, d. after 1850

Marriage*

She married Anthony King Sr.

Children

Anthony King Jr.¹
Michael M. King+² b. 1818, d. April 10, 1893

Citations

[S337] Marvin U. Neighbors, Roanoke County, VA Death 1853-1880.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James W. Price¹

M, b. circa 1850

James W. Price was born circa 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Robert Puckett, daughter of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on May 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James W. Price and Mary Robert Puckett were divorced before March 18, 1882.¹

Family

Mary Robert Puckett b. July 25, 1854, d. November 25, 1913

Marriage*

James W. Price married Mary Robert Puckett, daughter of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on May 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

James W. Price and Mary Robert Puckett were divorced before March 18, 1882.¹

Child

Mary J. Price+^1,2 b. November, 1877, d. August 1, 1896

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Lewis Madison Duncan^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1895, d. April 16, 1977

Father

John F. Duncan^6,7,1,8 b. 1876, d. October 14, 1931

Mother

Metilda E. King^6,7,1,8 b. November 3, 1870, d. January 28, 1928

His Social Security Number was 224-09-3947.⁹ Lewis Madison Duncan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on August 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,10,1,11,2,3,4,5} He married Minnie Jane Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, circa 1917.^12,13,1,14 Lewis Madison Duncan died on April 16, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^9,1,2,3,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 138, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 260, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 54, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 10, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 54, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1930		Silk mill electrician¹²
1940		Rayon factory electrician¹⁵
1950		Electrician¹⁶

Family

Minnie Jane Manning b. January 3, 1897, d. September 26, 1964

Marriage*

Lewis Madison Duncan married Minnie Jane Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, circa 1917.^12,13,1,14

Children

Ural Lewis Duncan+^{12,15,17,1,18,14,19,20,21} b. June 19, 1918, d. June 1, 1986
Georgia Marie Duncan^{12,13,1,19,20} b. February 22, 1921, d. August 18, 1938
Dorothy Louise Duncan+^{12,15,14,19,22,20,21} b. October 2, 1922, d. July 16, 2000
James Thomas "Jim" Duncan+^{12,15,14,19,20,21} b. January 13, 1925, d. May 25, 2016
Carl Harold Duncan+^{12,15,18,23,16,19,20,21} b. October 18, 1927, d. September 5, 1960
Geneva Ella Duncan^{12,15,18,16,14,19,20,21}
Richard Garland "Buck" Duncan+^{15,18,16,14,19,20,21} b. February 20, 1933, d. April 21, 2009

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[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&
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Metilda Duncan obituary in the Jan 30, 1928 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Manning Duncan obituary in the Sep 27, 1964 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgia Marie Duncan obituary in the Aug 20, 1938 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Thomas Duncan obituary in the May 20, 2016 edition.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Carl H. Duncan obituary in the Sep 6, 1960 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Carl Harold Duncan death certificate.

William Melvin "Willie" "Will" Duncan^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 4, 1897, d. November 14, 1943

Father

John F. Duncan^2,3,4,5 b. 1876, d. October 14, 1931

Mother

Metilda E. King^2,3,4,5 b. November 3, 1870, d. January 28, 1928

William Melvin "Willie" "Will" Duncan 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 "PVT. U.S. Army."^6,4,7,8 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1692.⁹ He married Nora Mae Henry.¹⁰ William Melvin "Willie" "Will" Duncan was born on January 4, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,4,7,9,11,12} He died on November 14, 1943 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^6,4,7,9,12,8

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 138, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 260, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 340, District 119-26, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1940

Rayon mill machinist¹³

Family

Nora Mae Henry b. May 30, 1917, d. June 23, 2013

Marriage*

William Melvin "Willie" "Will" Duncan married Nora Mae Henry.¹⁰

Children

Patsy Nell Duncan+^13,10 b. May 20, 1934, d. February 28, 2021
Allen Thomas Duncan¹⁴

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Metilda Duncan obituary in the Jan 30, 1928 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patsy Nell Duncan Turner obituary in the Mar 7, 2021 edition.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Washington Cole¹

M, b. 1826

Father

William M. Cole¹ b. circa 1803

Mother

Margaret "Peggy" Hall¹ b. circa 1800

George Washington Cole married Josie Ledford.¹ George Washington Cole was born in 1826 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Catherine Raper circa 1853.¹

Family 1

Josie Ledford

Marriage*

George Washington Cole married Josie Ledford.¹

Family 2

Catherine Raper

Marriage*

George Washington Cole married Catherine Raper circa 1853.¹

Citations

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

Celestie Ollie Duncan^1,2

F, b. August 25, 1899, d. September 15, 1943

Father

John F. Duncan^3,4,1,5 b. 1876, d. October 14, 1931

Mother

Metilda E. King^3,4,5 b. November 3, 1870, d. January 28, 1928

Celestie Ollie Duncan was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,7 She was born on August 25, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,6 As of February 20, 1919,her married name was Ronk.⁵ She married William Grayson Ronk on February 20, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,5 Celestie Ollie Duncan and William Grayson Ronk were divorced on March 9, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Celestie Ollie Duncan died on September 15, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^1,6,7 She A private funeral for Mrs. Celestie Ollie Ronk, 41, who died last Thursday at her home, 328 Marshall avenue, S.W., will be conducted at Fairview cemetery. One son, Marvin Ronk, of Los Angeles, Calif., survives. on September 21, 1943.⁷

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 138, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 260, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 359, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 447, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Silk mill worker¹⁰

Family

William Grayson Ronk b. March 9, 1878, d. August 22, 1935

Marriage*

Celestie Ollie Duncan married William Grayson Ronk on February 20, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,5

Divorce*

Celestie Ollie Duncan and William Grayson Ronk were divorced on March 9, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Child

Marvin Grayson Ronk+^1,7 b. February 9, 1920, d. February 1, 1965

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[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&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Celestie Ollie Ronk obituary in the Sep 21, 1943 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Grayson Ronk death record.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Julia Grace Hancock^1,2

F, b. February 17, 1889, d. July 6, 1931

Father

Peter Morgan Hancock^1,2,3 b. July 11, 1860, d. July 19, 1929

Mother

Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder^1,2,3 b. August 22, 1869, d. September 24, 1930

Julia Grace Hancock was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 17, 1889 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 14, 1907,her married name was Mason.³ She married Samuel Edward Mason on November 14, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Julia Grace Hancock died on July 6, 1931 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 42.^2,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 139, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 120, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 15, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 179, District 15, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Samuel Edward Mason b. September 30, 1877, d. May 5, 1951

Marriage*

Julia Grace Hancock married Samuel Edward Mason on November 14, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³

Children

Gladys Mason+^6,2,8,3 b. February 15, 1912, d. January 24, 1962
Eunice Morgan Mason+^6,7,8,9 b. October 22, 1915, d. August 21, 2003
Lloyd Edward Mason+^6,7,9,8,10 b. January 31, 1919, d. March 13, 2002
Clarice Mason+^7,9,8 b. June 20, 1925, d. June 28, 2017

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5341] Saint James Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Clarice Mason Johnson obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Clyde Hancock^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 4, 1895, d. May 11, 1938

Father

Peter Morgan Hancock^1,2,3,4 b. July 11, 1860, d. July 19, 1929

Mother

Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder^1,2,3,4,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. September 24, 1930

Mary Clyde Hancock was born on March 4, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of March 15, 1919,her married name was Luke.⁴ She married John Andrew Luke on March 15, 1919 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Mary Clyde Hancock died on May 11, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.^3,6 She May 11 - Mrs. Clyde A. Luke, who has been a clerk at Ferrum post office since July 10, 1929, died this morning at a Roanoke hospital. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Lanahan. She is survived by one son, J. A. Luke, Jr., and one brother, Benjamin Hancock. on May 12, 1938.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 139, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 2, District 49, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 13, District 5, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1930

Switchboard operator⁵

Family

John Andrew Luke b. March 26, 1894, d. June 30, 1927

Marriage*

Mary Clyde Hancock married John Andrew Luke on March 15, 1919 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,4

Child

John Andrew Luke Jr.+^5,4,8,6 b. August 15, 1922, d. January 31, 1995

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde A. Luke obituary in the May 12, 1938 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nora Hattie Hancock^1,2

F, b. April, 1898

Father

Peter Morgan Hancock^1,2 b. July 11, 1860, d. July 19, 1929

Mother

Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder^1,2 b. August 22, 1869, d. September 24, 1930

Nora Hattie Hancock was born in April, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 139, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Ellen Wimmer^1,2

F, b. June 30, 1877, d. February 17, 1917

Father

James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer^1,3,2 b. December 26, 1853, d. October 27, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson^1,3,2 b. June 29, 1850, d. March 1, 1917

Lydia Ellen Wimmer was buried at Old Wimmer Cemetery (also known as Wimmer-Shaver Cemetery), Mile Post 141, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on June 30, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Noah Preston Shaver, son of John Adam Shaver and Nancy Wimmer, on December 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 25, 1897,her married name was Shaver. Lydia Ellen Wimmer died on February 17, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 39.^4,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 183, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 129, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Noah Preston Shaver b. October 3, 1876, d. June 24, 1954

Marriage*

Lydia Ellen Wimmer married Noah Preston Shaver, son of John Adam Shaver and Nancy Wimmer, on December 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Infant Wimmer

F, b. April, 1880

Father

James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer¹ b. December 26, 1853, d. October 27, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson¹ b. June 29, 1850, d. March 1, 1917

Infant Wimmer was born in April, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer^1,2

F, b. April 4, 1881, d. November 25, 1958

Father

James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer^3,1,2,4 b. December 26, 1853, d. October 27, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson^3,1,2,4 b. June 29, 1850, d. March 1, 1917

Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 4, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Noah Preston Shaver, son of John Adam Shaver and Nancy Wimmer, on April 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of April 24, 1917,her married name was Shaver. Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer died on November 25, 1958 at age 77.³

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 146, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 134, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 15, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 163, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 7, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Noah Preston Shaver b. October 3, 1876, d. June 24, 1954

Marriage*

Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer married Noah Preston Shaver, son of John Adam Shaver and Nancy Wimmer, on April 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1

Child

Cleophas Franklin Shaver+^10,7,8,9 b. June 12, 1918, d. September 24, 1980

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Omer Daniel Wimmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 25, 1882, d. April 6, 1962

Father

James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer^1,5,3 b. December 26, 1853, d. October 27, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson^1,5 b. June 29, 1850, d. March 1, 1917

Omer Daniel Wimmer was buried at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 160-28-6706.³ He was born on May 25, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin, daughter of John Robert H. Austin Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Mills, on March 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 Omer Daniel Wimmer died on April 6, 1962 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79; Died in an auto accident.^1,3,4

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 146, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 142, District 48, Union Township, Hendricks Co., Indiana

⁹

1920

Dwelling 148, District 45, Union Township, Hendricks Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 105, District 111, Sadsbury, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁵
1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin b. July 9, 1878, d. May 10, 1949

Marriage*

Omer Daniel Wimmer married Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin, daughter of John Robert H. Austin Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Mills, on March 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3

Children

Oscar Edward Wimmer^1,9,10,11,3 b. January 7, 1905, d. September 9, 1948
Marshall Robert Wimmer^1,9,10 b. June 22, 1906, d. April 10, 1988
Nathan Radcliff Wimmer^1,9,10,12,13 b. July 20, 1908, d. August 9, 1978
Gladys L. Wimmer+^10,12 b. November 16, 1910, d. December 22, 1992
Ralph Hampton/Hamilton Wimmer^1,10,11,13 b. February 22, 1913, d. May 12, 1978
Effel Mildred Wimmer^1,10,11,3 b. October 18, 1915, d. January 17, 1957

Citations

[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S6673] Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Norman Cephas Wimmer^1,2,3

M, b. November 23, 1887, d. October 25, 1962

Father

James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer^4,1,2,5 b. December 26, 1853, d. October 27, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson^4,1,2,5 b. June 29, 1850, d. March 1, 1917

Norman Cephas Wimmer was buried at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on November 23, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 He married Hettie Odell Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Norman Cephas Wimmer died on October 25, 1962 at Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 74.^4,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 146, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 92, District 45, Union Township, Hendricks Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 113, District 47, Londonderry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania

⁸

1940

Dwelling 140, District 15-63, Penn, Chester Co., Pennsylvania

⁹

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Farm laborer⁸
1940		Farmer⁹

Family

Hettie Odell Mills b. September 14, 1894, d. March 22, 1970

Marriage*

Norman Cephas Wimmer married Hettie Odell Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Clara Mae Wimmer+^4,2,7,8,10 b. September 5, 1911, d. April 25, 1999
Robert Winfield Wimmer+^2,7,8,10,9 b. November 24, 1913, d. January 25, 1986
Pearl Katherine Wimmer+^4,2,7,8,10 b. October 20, 1917, d. July 5, 1991
Ruby Wimmer+^2,8,10,9 b. March 20, 1921, d. June 26, 1986
Mildred Virginia "Millie" Wimmer+^{2,8,4,10,9,11} b. October 18, 1924, d. May 30, 1999
Hazel Irene Wimmer+^{4,2,8,12,10,9} b. October 21, 1926, d. April 7, 2013
Donald Wayne Wimmer^2,8,13,14 b. June 17, 1929, d. October 28, 1930
Horace Windle "George" Wimmer+^4,10,9 b. September 29, 1931, d. May 22, 1998
Norma Evelyn Wimmer+^4,2,12,10,9 b. May 10, 1934, d. August 30, 2005

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1858] Delaware State News, From the Hazel Wimmer Price obituary in the Apr 10, 2013 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1714] Somerset Herald, From the Norma W. Reed obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S6673] Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Noah Preston Shaver^1,2,3

M, b. October 3, 1876, d. June 24, 1954

Father

John Adam Shaver^4,1,3 b. February, 1837, d. after January 5, 1920

Mother

Nancy Wimmer^4,1,3 b. May 14, 1832, d. June 10, 1921

Noah Preston Shaver was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on October 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lydia Ellen Wimmer, daughter of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on December 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Noah Preston Shaver married Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer, daughter of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on April 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Noah Preston Shaver died on June 24, 1954 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,5,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 183, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 129, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 15, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 163, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 7, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹
1940		Farmer¹⁰

Family 1

Lydia Ellen Wimmer b. June 30, 1877, d. February 17, 1917

Marriage*

Noah Preston Shaver married Lydia Ellen Wimmer, daughter of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on December 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Family 2

Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer b. April 4, 1881, d. November 25, 1958

Marriage*

Noah Preston Shaver married Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer, daughter of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on April 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1

Child

Cleophas Franklin Shaver+^11,8,9,10 b. June 12, 1918, d. September 24, 1980

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Adam Shaver¹

M, b. February, 1837, d. after January 5, 1920

John Adam Shaver was born in February, 1837 at Virginia.² He married Nancy Wimmer, daughter of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on February 2, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 John Adam Shaver died after January 5, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Nancy Wimmer b. May 14, 1832, d. June 10, 1921

Marriage*

He married Nancy Wimmer, daughter of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on February 2, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1

Children

Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver+¹ b. July 25, 1860, d. November 27, 1949
Lavina Cathrine "Vinie" Shaver+^4,1 b. August 29, 1870, d. October 12, 1959
Noah Preston Shaver+^5,6,7 b. October 3, 1876, d. June 24, 1954

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Nancy Wimmer^1,2

F, b. May 14, 1832, d. June 10, 1921

Father

Isaac K. Wimmer^1,2 b. February 20, 1809, d. March 22, 1886

Mother

Mahala King^1,2 b. August 19, 1813, d. January 2, 1893

Nancy Wimmer was born on May 14, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married John Adam Shaver on February 2, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 2, 1858,her married name was Shaver. Nancy Wimmer died on June 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.¹

Family

John Adam Shaver b. February, 1837, d. after January 5, 1920

Marriage*

She married John Adam Shaver on February 2, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver+² b. July 25, 1860, d. November 27, 1949
Lavina Cathrine "Vinie" Shaver+^2,3 b. August 29, 1870, d. October 12, 1959
Noah Preston Shaver+^4,5,6 b. October 3, 1876, d. June 24, 1954

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin^1,2

F, b. July 9, 1878, d. May 10, 1949

Father

John Robert H. Austin Sr.³ b. circa 1818

Mother

Nancy Elizabeth Mills³ b. circa 1837

Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin was buried at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 She was born on July 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Omer Daniel Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on March 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of March 3, 1904,her married name was Wimmer. Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin died on May 10, 1949 at Sadsbury, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^3,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 142, District 48, Union Township, Hendricks Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 148, District 45, Union Township, Hendricks Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 105, District 111, Sadsbury, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania

⁸

Family

Omer Daniel Wimmer b. May 25, 1882, d. April 6, 1962

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth "Mattie" "Mettie" Austin married Omer Daniel Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on March 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2

Children

Oscar Edward Wimmer^3,6,7,8,2 b. January 7, 1905, d. September 9, 1948
Marshall Robert Wimmer^3,6,7 b. June 22, 1906, d. April 10, 1988
Nathan Radcliff Wimmer^3,6,7,9,10 b. July 20, 1908, d. August 9, 1978
Gladys L. Wimmer+^7,9 b. November 16, 1910, d. December 22, 1992
Ralph Hampton/Hamilton Wimmer^3,7,8,10 b. February 22, 1913, d. May 12, 1978
Effel Mildred Wimmer^3,7,8,2 b. October 18, 1915, d. January 17, 1957

Citations

[S6673] Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Rachel Anne Beckner¹

F, b. November 30, 1905, d. October 30, 1980

Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1998.² Rachel Anne Beckner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 30, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Dennis Omer Wimmer, son of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on March 21, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 21, 1927,her married name was Wimmer. Rachel Anne Beckner died on October 30, 1980 at age 74.

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 137, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 48, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Dennis Omer Wimmer b. December 19, 1908, d. October 30, 1979

Marriage*

Rachel Anne Beckner married Dennis Omer Wimmer, son of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on March 21, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Paul Ennis Wimmer+^6,4,7,5 b. November 11, 1927, d. July 19, 1994
Dennis Earl Wimmer+^6,4,7,5,8 b. May 2, 1929, d. December 12, 2000
Lera Sue Wimmer+^6,9,7,5,8 b. November 20, 1932, d. July 27, 2011
Lane Wimmer^6,7,5
Linda Mae Wimmer^10,6,7,5

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Earl Wimmer obituary in the Dec 14, 2000 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sue Kidd obituary in the Jul 29, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hettie Odell Mills^1,2

F, b. September 14, 1894, d. March 22, 1970

Father

James Taylor Mills^3,1,2 b. December 22, 1847, d. March 12, 1915

Mother

Tabitha Jane Mills^3,1,2 b. September 30, 1850, d. September 30, 1934

Hettie Odell Mills was buried at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on September 14, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Mills book has a birth date of Oct 14, 1894.^3,1,2 She married Norman Cephas Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on September 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 21, 1910,her married name was Wimmer. Hettie Odell Mills died on March 22, 1970 at age 75.^3,2

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 92, District 45, Union Township, Hendricks Co., Indiana

⁴

1930

Dwelling 113, District 47, Londonderry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania

⁵

1940

Dwelling 140, District 15-63, Penn, Chester Co., Pennsylvania

⁶

Family

Norman Cephas Wimmer b. November 23, 1887, d. October 25, 1962

Marriage*

Hettie Odell Mills married Norman Cephas Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on September 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Clara Mae Wimmer+^3,2,4,5,7 b. September 5, 1911, d. April 25, 1999
Robert Winfield Wimmer+^2,4,5,7,6 b. November 24, 1913, d. January 25, 1986
Pearl Katherine Wimmer+^3,2,4,5,7 b. October 20, 1917, d. July 5, 1991
Ruby Wimmer+^2,5,7,6 b. March 20, 1921, d. June 26, 1986
Mildred Virginia "Millie" Wimmer+^2,5,3,7,6,8 b. October 18, 1924, d. May 30, 1999
Hazel Irene Wimmer+^3,2,5,9,7,6 b. October 21, 1926, d. April 7, 2013
Donald Wayne Wimmer^2,5,10,11 b. June 17, 1929, d. October 28, 1930
Horace Windle "George" Wimmer+^3,7,6 b. September 29, 1931, d. May 22, 1998
Norma Evelyn Wimmer+^3,2,9,7,6 b. May 10, 1934, d. August 30, 2005

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1858] Delaware State News, From the Hazel Wimmer Price obituary in the Apr 10, 2013 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1714] Somerset Herald, From the Norma W. Reed obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S6673] Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Ernest Tilvern Gearheart^1,2,3

M, b. September 8, 1892, d. September 5, 1963

Father

Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart^4,5,3,6,7 b. September 30, 1871, d. December 24, 1960

Mother

Laura Bell Manning^4,5,3,8,6,7 b. August 11, 1873, d. March 30, 1963

Ernest Tilvern Gearheart was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,9 His Social Security Number was 223-03-3311.¹ He was born on September 8, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,9 He married Atha Almira Coleman on June 25, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 Ernest Tilvern Gearheart died on September 5, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 70.^1,3,9,11 He Ernest T. Gearheart Sr., 70, of 2323 Hanover ave. died Thursday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Atha Gearheart; a son, Ernest T. Gearheart Jr. of Arlington, and three daughters, Mrs. Burnette G. King of Richmond, Mrs. Thelma G. Dowdy of Mechanicsville, and Mrs. Virginia S. Lowe of Guymon, Okla. on September 6, 1963.¹¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 153, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1910

Dwelling 151, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 637, District 147, Richmond, Virginia

¹³

1930

Dwelling 47, District 10, Richmond, Virginia

¹⁴

1940

Dwelling 83, District 118-112, Richmond, Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 149, District 119-48, Richmond, Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1910		Brick factory laborer⁴
1920		Glassblower¹³
1930		Beauty parlor manager¹⁴
1940		Beauty shop beautician¹⁵
1950		Beauty supply salesman¹⁶

Family

Atha Almira Coleman b. March 27, 1896, d. February 25, 1983

Marriage*

Ernest Tilvern Gearheart married Atha Almira Coleman on June 25, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7

Children

Thelma Viola Gearheart+^{13,14,17,3,18,7,11} b. March 27, 1913, d. January 24, 1977
Ernest Theodore Gearheart+^{13,14,18,11,19,20,17} b. March 6, 1915, d. July 18, 2000
Atha Burnette Gearheart+^{13,14,19,20,18,11,17} b. January 22, 1918, d. December 9, 1976
Virginia Ada Gearheart+^{14,15,19,18,11} b. March 31, 1926, d. June 4, 2011

Citations

[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the J. P. Gearheart obituary in the Dec 25, 1960 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Laura Gearheart obituary in the Mar 31, 1963 edition.
[S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ernest T. Gearheart, Sr. obituary in the Sep 6, 1963 edition.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1809] Enid News & Eagle, The, From the Virginia Ada Lowe obituary in the Jun 7, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.