William Thomas Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 29, 1928, d. July 22, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 561-40-1416.6 William Thomas Johnson was born on February 29, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,3,4,5 He married Helen Sue Furrow, daughter of Albert Carl Furrow and Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle, on November 8, 1952 at South Carolina.1 William Thomas Johnson died on July 22, 1982 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 54.2,3

Family

Helen Sue Furrow
Marriage*He married Helen Sue Furrow, daughter of Albert Carl Furrow and Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle, on November 8, 1952 at South Carolina.1 
Children
  • Richard Thomas Johnson7
  • Mark Douglas Johnson7

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claude Clarence Custer1,2,3

M, b. May 28, 1899, d. March 5, 1959
FatherMark Henry Custer4,1,2,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
MotherMary Catherine Prillaman4,1,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
     Claude Clarence Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Martha Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on November 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Claude Clarence Custer died on March 5, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 156, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaClarence and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Mark10
1940Dwelling 131, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Martha Elizabeth Bell b. May 4, 1904, d. September 18, 1982
Marriage*Claude Clarence Custer married Martha Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on November 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2045] Bee, The, From Mark Henry Custer obituary in the Nov 16, 1931 edition.
  9. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S990] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 06.
  13. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Harry Linville Custer obituary in the Dec 10, 1984 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theresa Custer Smith obituary in the Oct 1, 2003 edition.
  16. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linville Philip Manning obituary in the Jul 22, 2014 edition.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1845, d. January 7, 1926
FatherAnthony Showalter2,1 b. August 25, 1819, d. January 19, 1897
MotherEliza J. Hall2 b. October 1, 1823, d. August 27, 1878
     Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on April 11, 1845 at Virginia.4,1,3 She married Jesse W. Hall, son of David A. Hall and Abigail Iddings, on April 29, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of April 29, 1867,her married name was Hall. Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter died on January 7, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.4,1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Jesse W. Hall b. October 1, 1842, d. October 21, 1930
Marriage*Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter married Jesse W. Hall, son of David A. Hall and Abigail Iddings, on April 29, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S2860] Hall and McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2141423&GRid=10821264&CRid=2141423&
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.

Martha Elizabeth Bell1

F, b. May 4, 1904, d. September 18, 1982
FatherThomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell1,2 b. March 16, 1868, d. October 14, 1946
MotherLiona Eliza Craighead1 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 15, 1931
     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-7303.3 Martha Elizabeth Bell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 4, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Claude Clarence Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on November 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of November 24, 1924,her married name was Custer. Martha Elizabeth Bell died on September 18, 1982 at age 78.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 131, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Claude Clarence Custer b. May 28, 1899, d. March 5, 1959
Marriage*Martha Elizabeth Bell married Claude Clarence Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on November 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S314] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 05.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005, Via an email from Gloriadene Custer Lancaster.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S990] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 06.
  9. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Harry Linville Custer obituary in the Dec 10, 1984 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theresa Custer Smith obituary in the Oct 1, 2003 edition.
  12. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linville Philip Manning obituary in the Jul 22, 2014 edition.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Irene Janney1,2,3,4

F, b. July 25, 1910, d. December 11, 1971
FatherCharles Willis "Charlie" Janney3,4 b. September 28, 1880, d. May 17, 1957
MotherMary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee3,4 b. September 12, 1881, d. April 26, 1962
     Irene Janney was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She was born on July 25, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 She married Charles Tiras Conner, son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on November 6, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,5,3,4 As of November 6, 1929,her married name was Conner. Irene Janney died on December 11, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 122, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Charles Tiras Conner b. January 22, 1908, d. March 24, 2002
Marriage*Irene Janney married Charles Tiras Conner, son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on November 6, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,5,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Irene Janney Conner.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Tiras Conner obituary in the Mar 25, 2002 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Poff obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.

Julia Ann Stump1,2

F, b. circa 1841, d. before April 16, 1910
     Julia Ann Stump was born circa 1841 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married William R. Ferris, son of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on October 8, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 8, 1863,her married name was Ferris. Julia Ann Stump died before April 16, 1910; He husband William was enumerated as a widower in the 1910 census.3

Family

William R. Ferris b. circa 1843
Marriage*She married William R. Ferris, son of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on October 8, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Perry Carter Farmer1,2,3

M, b. June 13, 1899, d. November 3, 1965
     Perry Carter Farmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 13, 1899 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley, daughter of William R. Nolley and Paulina/Pauline Poff, on April 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Perry Carter Farmer married Mary Madeline Nolley, daughter of William R. Nolley and Paulina/Pauline Poff, on November 13, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 Perry Carter Farmer died on November 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 61-13, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Railroad carpenter5

Family 1

Elizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley b. September 24, 1897, d. January 20, 1940
Marriage*Perry Carter Farmer married Elizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley, daughter of William R. Nolley and Paulina/Pauline Poff, on April 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Family 2

Mary Madeline Nolley b. November 28, 1902, d. December 2, 1987
Marriage*Perry Carter Farmer married Mary Madeline Nolley, daughter of William R. Nolley and Paulina/Pauline Poff, on November 13, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff1

M, b. April 25, 1921, d. February 7, 2007
     Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 25, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Virgie Alice Keith on February 28, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff died on February 7, 2007 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.1 He Thurman (Jack) Huff, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007, peacefully at home. He was born April 25, 1921. A farmer all his life, Jack was also a logger and heavy equipment operator, and employed at Radford Arsenal and Bartlett Tree Experts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. and Emma Zetta Huff; brothers, Oakley Huff and wife Reba, Esley Huff and wife Gertrude, Edmond Huff, and Curtis Huff; sister, Gatha Alderman and husband Arnold. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Virgil Keith Huff, of Floyd; daughters, Janice Foro and husband Brad, Emma Jean Aldridge and husband Lowell, all of Bent Mountain; son, Marvin Huff and wife Becky, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Kelly Lewis and husband Ken, of Charleston, S.C., Gwyn and Craig of Phoenix, Ariz., Vonda Dillon and husband Gary, Shana Roop and husband Richard, all of Christiansburg, Travis Aldridge and fiancée Lindsay Elkins, of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Trey and Lacy Dillon, Nikki and Ricky Roop, all of Christiansburg, Jessica Lewis, of Charleston, S.C; brother, Coolidge Huff and wife Lelia, of Floyd, sister, Alzora Wood, of Floyd; sisters-in-law, Ruby Huff, of Richmond, Laura Huff, of Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends and caregivers, Leasa Hickman and Jennifer Aldridge; beloved family and neighbors, David, Rhonda, Tonya and Brian Sowers. Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. L.V. Marshall and staff and Sherry and Alta of Carilion Hospice. He was greatly loved by his family and will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Gregg Mills, the Rev. Glen Sage and the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Maberry Funeral Home. on February 9, 2007.1

Occupation

1942Farmer2

Family

Virgie Alice Keith b. August 20, 1922, d. May 22, 2017
Marriage*Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff married Virgie Alice Keith on February 28, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child
  • Emma Jean Huff1,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thurman Huff obituary in the Feb 9, 2007 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lowell Aldridge obituary in the Jul 30, 2007 edition.

Virgie Alice Keith1

F, b. August 20, 1922, d. May 22, 2017
     Virgie Alice Keith was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 20, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff on February 28, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of February 28, 1942,her married name was Huff. Virgie Alice Keith died on May 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 94.1 She Virgil Keith Huff went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017. Born on August 20, 1922, she lived a long, full life surrounded by family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Virgil was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren, retired from Floyd Garment Company and a hard-working farmer. She was a woman who loved God and served others; strong in spirit, kind, loving, and gentle. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Keith; her husband of 65 years, Thurman (Jack) Huff; sister, Beulah Mae Harman; brother, George Keith Jr; son-in-law Lowell Aldridge; daughter-in-law Rebecca Huff; and great-grandchild Alex Dillon. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Brad Foro; daughter, Emma Jean Aldridge; son, Marvin Huff; grandchildren, Kelly Lewis (Ken), Gwyn Foro, Craig Foro, Vonda Dillon, Shana Biter (Billy), Travis Aldridge (Courtney); great-grandchildren, Jessica Lewis, Trey Dillon, Lacie Dillon, Nikki Roop, Ricki Roop, and Logan Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Racene Keith; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and Ross Peacemaker, Corrine Sowers, Lucille and Lloyd Hall; sisters-in-law Lorraine Keith, Alzora Wood and Leila Huff. The family would like to express our appreciation to Amedisys Hospice, caregiver Sandra Huff and Patsy East for taking care of her beloved cat, Tom. Virgil honored the Lord all her life with a spirit of gratitude. She lived her testimony – a strong, quiet witness to us all. She loved, and she was loved. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. on May 25, 2017.1

Family

Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff b. April 25, 1921, d. February 7, 2007
Marriage*She married Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff on February 28, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child
  • Emma Jean Huff3,4,5,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgil Keith Huff obituary in the May 25, 2017 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thurman Huff obituary in the Feb 9, 2007 edition.
  4. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lowell Aldridge obituary in the Jul 30, 2007 edition.

Sarah "Sally" Pate

F, b. March 11, 1794, d. after June 28, 1860
     Sarah "Sally" Pate was born on March 11, 1794 at Virginia. She married John L. Hall, son of Jesse Hall and Phebe Wilbur, on September 10, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of September 10, 1811,her married name was Hall. Sarah "Sally" Pate died after June 28, 1860.

Family

John L. Hall b. December 25, 1790, d. August 7, 1866
Marriage*She married John L. Hall, son of Jesse Hall and Phebe Wilbur, on September 10, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.