Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1817, d. August 6, 1881
FatherJonathan Conner1,2 b. circa 1764, d. before 1850
MotherSarah "Sally" Reed1,2 b. circa 1773, d. after June 29, 1860
     Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner was born circa 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 She married John Lee Hall, son of Charles R. Hall and Elizabeth Iddings, on October 11, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 As of October 11, 1839,her married name was Hall. Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner died on August 6, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 97, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 242, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 127, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 482, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John Lee Hall b. circa 1822, d. before June 4, 1900
Marriage*Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner married John Lee Hall, son of Charles R. Hall and Elizabeth Iddings, on October 11, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S78] The Lykins Family Of New Sweden, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lykins/html/ourfamil.html
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bird Hall death certificate.
  14. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stanton R. Hall death certificate.

China Ellen Iddings1

F, b. circa 1854
FatherCyrus R. Iddings1,2 b. circa 1815, d. September 8, 1890
MotherElizabeth "Liz" Conner1,2 b. circa 1814, d. circa 1898
     China Ellen Iddings was born circa 1854 at Virginia.2 She married William B. Jamison in 1871. As of 1871,her married name was Jamison. As of December 30, 1885,her married name was Stewart.3 China Ellen Iddings married John W. Stewart on December 30, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 318, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 278, District 25, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1880Servant5

Family 1

William B. Jamison
Marriage*China Ellen Iddings married William B. Jamison in 1871. 

Family 2

John W. Stewart
Marriage*China Ellen Iddings married John W. Stewart on December 30, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roy Langdon Stewart death certificate.

Lindal Darnell Martin1

F, b. May 29, 1942, d. May 27, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-8547.2 Lindal Darnell Martin was buried at Williams Cemetery, on hillside at intersection of Rt. 860 & Rt. 680, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married David Radford, son of Albert Clarence Radford and Mary Elsie Dickerson.3 Her married name was Radford. Lindal Darnell Martin was born on May 29, 1942.2 She died on May 27, 1998 at Radford, Virginia, at age 55.3,2 She RADFORD, Lindal Martin, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Martin; mother and stepfather, Maude and Elbert Peters; three brothers, Hayse Trussler, Ed Martin, and Wade Martin. Surviving are her husband, David Radford, Floyd; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lisa R. and Billy E. McAlexander, Tangie L. Radford, Pamela R. and Ross Snead Jr., all of Floyd; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Verbena and Earnest Smith, Indiana, Jackie and Ted Rayhart, Indiana, Loraine and Glenn Goad, Floyd, Magdalene and Clarence Goad, Floyd, Edna and James Agnew, Floyd; seven grandchildren; special pet and companion, ``SASSY''. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Haven Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 29, 1998.3

Family

David Radford
Marriage*She married David Radford, son of Albert Clarence Radford and Mary Elsie Dickerson.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lindal Martin Radford obituary in the May 29, 1998 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tangie Lynn Radford obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sabrina McAlexander birthday announcement in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.
  6. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 95-46.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Aaron Vest birthday announcement in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.

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 Weeks4,1
  • Lorie Ann Weeks4,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Mildridge Weeks obituary in the Jan 9, 2024 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [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

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

Walter Richard Sumpter1,2

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

1946Sheet 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 Sumpter4,2

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Walter Richard Sumpter obituary in the Jul 3, 1969 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [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 Sumpter4,3,1

Citations

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

Lydia M. Iddings1,2,3,4

F, b. May 28, 1851, d. July 14, 1911
FatherCyrus R. Iddings1,2,3 b. circa 1815, d. September 8, 1890
MotherElizabeth "Liz" Conner1,2,3 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

1860Dwelling 318, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 335, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 63, District 75, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

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

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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&
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  9. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  10. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  11. [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 Sutphin2,1
  • Ricky Lane Sutphin2,1

Citations

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

Arthur Raymond McAlexander1,2,3

M, b. September 13, 1928, d. May 29, 1997
FatherGeneral W. McAlexander1,3,4,5,6 b. March 3, 1904, d. May 24, 1999
MotherMinnie Lee Bowman1,3,4,5,6 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

1949Farmer1

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 McAlexander3,2
  • Vivian Maxine McAlexander2,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Raymond McAlexander obitutary in the May 31, 1997 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the General W. McAlexander obituary in the May 25, 1999 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Lee McAlexander obituary in the Feb 15, 1995 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Washington McAlexander obituary in the Nov 29, 2022 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Martha Ethel Bolt1,2

F, b. December 25, 1922, d. March 8, 2000
FatherClark Bolt3,1
MotherAva Hylton3,1
     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 McAlexander5,2
  • Vivian Maxine McAlexander2,5

Citations

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

Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson1,2

F, b. February, 1872
FatherWilliam Tazwell "Tas" Simpson1,3,2 b. 1838, d. 1898
MotherSarah Barbara Furrow1,3,2 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

1880Dwelling 374, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 133, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 23, District 34, Hardin Township, Clinton Co., Missouri7
1920Dwelling 2, District 39, Platte, Buchanan Co., Missouri8
1930Dwelling 66, District 50, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri9
1940Dwelling 242, District 79-15, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma10

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [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
  12. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  13. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  14. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Bernes Emanuel Poff death certificate.
  15. [S8941] Edgerton Weekley Journal, From the Mrs. James Cobb obituary in the Mar 21, 1919 edition.

Elizabeth Ellen Shively1,2

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

1880Dwelling 259, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 563, District 77, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 69, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

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

Citations

  1. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  2. [S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
  3. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  10. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [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
FatherJoseph H. Cole1
MotherSarah "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

1850Dwelling 357, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1

Occupation

1850Laborer1

Family

Araminta J. Herren
Marriage*John Jackson Cole married Araminta J. Herren. 

Citations

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

Luella Gains Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1890, d. November 18, 1963
FatherJames William Wilson1,3 b. February 18, 1865, d. before May 10, 1910
MotherEmma Odell Conner1,2,3 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

1900Dwelling 133, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 41, District 20, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 769, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 45, District 10-20, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 132, District 10-30, Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1950Post 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

Citations

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

Mary Robert Puckett1,2

F, b. July 25, 1854, d. November 25, 1913
FatherJacob Puckett1,2 b. December 1, 1828, d. April 14, 1862
MotherLucy Elizabeth Helms1,2
     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, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, 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

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

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

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

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Robert Puckett death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

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

Citations

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

James W. Price1

M, b. circa 1850
FatherElias Price1
MotherElizabeth 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

Citations

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