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John Mildridge Weeks¹

M, b. October 11, 1942, d. January 5, 2024

John Mildridge Weeks was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 11, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Charlotte Sue Lawson on February 16, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ John Mildridge Weeks died on January 5, 2024 at Virginia at age 81.¹

Family

Charlotte Sue Lawson b. January 6, 1945, d. December 25, 2013

Marriage*

He married Charlotte Sue Lawson on February 16, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

Children

Wanda Faye Weeks^4,1
Lorie Ann Weeks^4,1

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Mildridge Weeks obituary in the Jan 9, 2024 edition.
[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.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charlotte Sue Lawson¹

F, b. January 6, 1945, d. December 25, 2013

Her Social Security Number was 229-54-9644.² Charlotte Sue Lawson was born on January 6, 1945.² She married John Mildridge Weeks on February 16, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 16, 1962,her married name was Weeks.¹ Charlotte Sue Lawson died on December 25, 2013 at age 68.²

Family

John Mildridge Weeks b. October 11, 1942, d. January 5, 2024

Marriage*

She married John Mildridge Weeks on February 16, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Wanda Faye Weeks³
Lorie Ann Weeks³

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Walter Richard Sumpter^1,2

M, b. December 30, 1920, d. June 25, 1969

Walter Richard Sumpter was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-22-9886.³ He was born on December 30, 1920 at Camp Creek, Virginia.^1,3 He married Gladys Virginia Trail on January 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Walter Richard Sumpter died on June 25, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 48.² He FLOYD -- Walter Richard Sumpter, 48, died Wednesday June 25, 1969 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Trail Sumpter; three sons, Morris Sumpter, Richard Sumpter, Jerry Sumpter, at home; a sister Mrs. Ada S. Dickerson, Christiansburg; a brother, Thomas E. Sumpter, Callaway. The funeral was Saturday, June 28, 1969 at 11 a.m. at Camp Creek Church with burial in the church cemetery. Wood Funeral Home handled arrangements. on July 3, 1969.²

Occupation

1946

Sheet metal worker¹

Family

Gladys Virginia Trail b. circa 1929, d. January 25, 2015

Marriage*

Walter Richard Sumpter married Gladys Virginia Trail on January 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

Child

Jerry Lee Sumpter+^4,2 b. April 16, 1953, d. August 23, 2024

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Walter Richard Sumpter obituary in the Jul 3, 1969 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Gladys Virginia Trail

F, b. circa 1929, d. January 25, 2015

Gladys Virginia Trail was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married Walter Richard Sumpter on January 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of January 3, 1946,her married name was Sumpter. Gladys Virginia Trail died on January 25, 2015 at Virginia.¹ She Gladys V. Sumpter Petrie, 86, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Floyd County, Va. She was well loved by her family and will be remembered by all as a strong woman and dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by her three sons, Morris Sumpter, Richard Sumpter and Jerry Sumpter; grandchildren and spouses, Kimberly and Chris Bond, Amy and William Wirt, and Brad and Justina Sumpter; five great-grandchildren and sisters Katie Lester and Margret Todd. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jube Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Camp Creek Cemetery. Friends may call after 6p.m. Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 27, 2015.¹

Family

Walter Richard Sumpter b. December 30, 1920, d. June 25, 1969

Marriage*

She married Walter Richard Sumpter on January 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3

Child

Jerry Lee Sumpter+^4,3,1 b. April 16, 1953, d. August 23, 2024

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys V. Sumpter Petrie obituary in the Jan 27, 2015 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Walter Richard Sumpter obituary in the Jul 3, 1969 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lydia M. Iddings^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 28, 1851, d. July 14, 1911

Father

Cyrus R. Iddings^1,2,3 b. circa 1815, d. September 8, 1890

Mother

Elizabeth "Liz" Conner^1,2,3 b. circa 1814, d. circa 1898

Lydia M. Iddings was buried at Bott Family Cemetery, Riverside, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 28, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 She married John A. Clower, son of Jacob G. Clower Jr. and Mary Ann Kingrea, on April 20, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 20, 1871,her married name was Clower. As of December 24, 1889,her married name was Reynolds.⁶ Lydia M. Iddings married Thomas Larkin Reynolds on December 24, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Lydia M. Iddings died on July 14, 1911 at Virginia at age 60.⁴

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 318, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 335, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 63, District 75, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

Family 1

John A. Clower b. circa 1847

Marriage*

Lydia M. Iddings married John A. Clower, son of Jacob G. Clower Jr. and Mary Ann Kingrea, on April 20, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Alwilda B. Clower^8,7 b. February 24, 1872, d. September 20, 1901
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower+^8,1,7 b. January, 1874, d. before April 30, 1910
America Clower⁸ b. September 23, 1875
Jacob Byrd Clower+^8,7,9 b. September 8, 1877
William Alexander Clower^8,7,10 b. August, 1879, d. March 14, 1881

Family 2

Thomas Larkin Reynolds b. February, 1845

Marriage*

Lydia M. Iddings married Thomas Larkin Reynolds on December 24, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶

Child

Noah Frank Reynolds+^5,11 b. April 11, 1891, d. December 4, 1980

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S2333] Bott Family Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=furrow&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36317863&CRid=2302968&df=all&
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
[S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Wilton Lemon Sutphin¹

M, b. October 31, 1933, d. February 11, 2019

Wilton Lemon Sutphin was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Thelma Cathleen Wade.¹ Wilton Lemon Sutphin was born on October 31, 1933.¹ He died on February 11, 2019 at Virginia at age 85.¹ He Wilton Lemon Sutphin, 85, of Floyd, Va. was called home to be with the lord, Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born October 31,1933. Wilton was a faithful member and deacon at Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He worked for the Blue Ridge Parkway for 36 years and served in the United States Army. Preceding him in death were his parents, Elder Charlie Sutphin & Clydie Sutphin; sisters, Edna, Ola, Hazel; brothers, Elvin, Everett, Alloy, Jessie, Charlie Jr., Robert, Isaac, Harry, Roy, George and Odell. His surviving family includes his faithful wife of 64 years, Thelma Wade Sutphin; sons, Wayne Sutphin (Cindy) and Ricky Sutphin; grandchildren, Chelsa Yoder (Lauren), Melissa Lewis (Lonnie), Riley Sutphin (Allison), Leanna Gallagher (William), Miranda Bush (Matt); great-grandchildren, Trace, Paris, Mellanie, Della, Heather and Glory. Along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Special friends, Wendell & Marie Peters, Tony & Karen Link, Eugene Huff, Jerry & Janet Hunter. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Virginia Veterans Care Center for all their caring. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. on February 13, 2019.¹

Family

Thelma Cathleen Wade

Marriage*

He married Thelma Cathleen Wade.¹

Children

Norman Wayne Sutphin^2,1
Ricky Lane Sutphin^2,1

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilton Lemon Sutphin obituary in the Feb 13, 2019 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arthur Raymond McAlexander^1,2,3

M, b. September 13, 1928, d. May 29, 1997

Father

General W. McAlexander^1,3,4,5,6 b. March 3, 1904, d. May 24, 1999

Mother

Minnie Lee Bowman^1,3,4,5,6 b. March 9, 1909, d. February 14, 1995

His Social Security Number was 228-30-7515.⁷ Arthur Raymond McAlexander was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 13, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1 He married Martha Ethel Bolt, daughter of Clark Bolt and Ava Hylton, on October 21, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Arthur Raymond McAlexander died on May 29, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^7,3 He McALEXANDER, Arthur Raymond, 68, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, May 29, 1997, at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Bowman McAlexander. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ethel McAlexander of Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Pam McAlexander of Woolwine, Roger McAlexander of Riner, and Don and Debbie McAlexander of Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and David Poff, and Vivian and Bruce Poff of Pilot; his father, General McAlexander of Pilot; brother and sister-in-law, Archie and Lena McAlexander of Pilot; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Junior West of Pilot; eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 1997, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls and the Rev. Robert Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Maberry Funeral Home. on May 31, 1997.³

Occupation

1949

Farmer¹

Family

Martha Ethel Bolt b. December 25, 1922, d. March 8, 2000

Marriage*

Arthur Raymond McAlexander married Martha Ethel Bolt, daughter of Clark Bolt and Ava Hylton, on October 21, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Janet McAlexander^3,2
Vivian Maxine McAlexander^2,3

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 Arthur Raymond McAlexander obitutary in the May 31, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the General W. McAlexander obituary in the May 25, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Lee McAlexander obituary in the Feb 15, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Washington McAlexander obituary in the Nov 29, 2022 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

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

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

Census Records

1880

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

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

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

⁶

1910

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

⁷

1920

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

⁸

1930

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

⁹

1940

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

¹⁰

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^6,11,12,13 b. January 4, 1890, d. June 20, 1893
Carrie Poff⁶ b. November, 1890
Bessie Beatrice Poff^7,6,11,10 b. August 5, 1892
Bernice Emanuel "Bernes" Poff+^8,7,6,14,11 b. September 10, 1896, d. December 6, 1955
Bertie B. Poff+^7,6 b. May 10, 1897, d. August 17, 1988
Ethel Pearl Poff^7,6,15 b. October 11, 1899, d. March 19, 1919
Alden Ross Poff+^8,7 b. March 25, 1904, d. June 22, 1993
Millard Poff+^8,7 b. April 10, 1904, d. July 9, 1962
Gradie Buren Poff^8,7 b. October 6, 1906, d. October 17, 1997
Woodrow Francis Poff⁸ b. July 25, 1912

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.
[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.

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, son of Elias Price and Elizabeth Unknown, 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, son of Elias Price and Elizabeth Unknown, 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 b. circa 1878, 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.

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

Father

Elias Price¹

Mother

Elizabeth Unknown¹

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 b. circa 1878, d. August 1, 1896

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

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 b. July 11, 1860, d. July 19, 1929

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1900

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

1910

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

⁴

1920

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

⁵

1930

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

⁶

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.

Children

Gladys Mason+^5,2 b. February 15, 1912, d. January 24, 1962
Eunice/Enice Mason^5,6
Lloyd Edward Mason+^5,6,7 b. January 31, 1919, d. March 13, 2002
Clarice Mason+^6,7 b. June 20, 1925

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

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

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

⁶

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.^5,4,7 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.
[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.