Ardella Smith

F, b. June 18, 1867, d. February 17, 1951
     Ardella Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 18, 1867.1 She died on February 17, 1951 at age 83.1

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.

Thomas Edgar Poff1

M, b. May 1, 1904, d. March 26, 1966
FatherCharles William "Charlie" Poff2,3,4,1 b. February 24, 1873, d. June 28, 1941
MotherLausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge2,3,4,1 b. February 18, 1882, d. June 11, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7088.5 Thomas Edgar Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on May 1, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Blanche Ann Bailey on February 17, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 Thomas Edgar Poff died on March 26, 1966 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.2,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 102, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 381, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 155, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal mine motorman7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Blanche Ann Bailey
Marriage*Thomas Edgar Poff married Blanche Ann Bailey on February 17, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Edgar Poff death record.
  2. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Bailey marriage record.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Roswell Poff obituary in the Feb 2, 1976 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harlie Martin Poff1

M, b. January 15, 1907, d. February 19, 1965
FatherCharles William "Charlie" Poff1,2,3 b. February 24, 1873, d. June 28, 1941
MotherLausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge1,2,3 b. February 18, 1882, d. June 11, 1963
     Harlie Martin Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on January 15, 1907 at Virginia.1 He died on February 19, 1965 at age 58.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 102, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii5
1940Fort McDowell Military Reservation, Sausalito, Marin Co., California6

Occupation

1930U.S. Army enlisted man5
1940U.S. Army soldier6

Citations

  1. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Shirley Green Poff1

M, b. November 8, 1908, d. May 15, 1986
FatherCharles William "Charlie" Poff2,3 b. February 24, 1873, d. June 28, 1941
MotherLausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge2,4,3 b. February 18, 1882, d. June 11, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 715-16-2658.1 Shirley Green Poff was born on November 8, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Nora T. Scanlon on December 22, 1932 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.5 Shirley Green Poff died on May 15, 1986 at Long Island, Queens Co., New York, at age 77.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 102, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 47, District 711, Manhattan, New York Co., New York6
1940Dwelling 75, District 3-44, Bronx, Bronx Co., New York7

Occupation

1930Railroad freight handler6
1940W.P.A. laborer7

Family

Nora T. Scanlon b. November 10, 1911, d. December 3, 2004
Marriage*Shirley Green Poff married Nora T. Scanlon on December 22, 1932 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest1,2,3

F, b. July 17, 1856, d. August 17, 1930
FatherPeter Robert Vest2,1 b. May 6, 1834, d. April 22, 1917
MotherCharlotte Shockey1,2 b. March 14, 1829, d. August 1, 1914
     Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 17, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 She married Isaac Hall Vest, son of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on December 31, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest died on August 17, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,4,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Isaac Hall Vest b. June 13, 1856, d. May 31, 1920
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest married Isaac Hall Vest, son of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on December 31, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

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. [S2859] Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2217445&GRid=60242894&CRid=2217445&
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Eugene O. King1,2,3,4

M, b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
FatherThomas Jack King5,6,7,8 b. 1836, d. March 23, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Burch5,6,7,8 b. February 27, 1852, d. March 20, 1917
     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4629.4 Eugene O. King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,9,3 He was born on April 11, 1884 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,6,10,7,9,11,8,4 He married Delia Alica Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on November 14, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,2,7,3 Eugene O. King died on January 4, 1959 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.5,1,7,9,3 He The Rev. Eugene O. King, 74, died at his home, Rt. 2, Copper Hill, this morning. He had been an active minister of the Church of the Brethren for more than 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Delia Mills King; a daughter, Mrs. John Cooper, Copper Hill; four brothers, T.J., J.C. and B. H. King, all of Copper Hill; D. S. King, Roanoke: and three grandchildren. Funeral will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on January 5, 1959.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 311, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 107, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 41, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15
1950Farmer16

Family

Delia Alica Mills b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
Marriage*Eugene O. King married Delia Alica Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on November 14, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,2,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene O. King obituary in the Jan 5, 1959 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys King Reid obituary in the Dec 27, 1951 edition.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan King, Sr. obituary in the Dec 24, 1953 edition.

Gladys Ellen King1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 6, 1910, d. December 25, 1951
FatherEugene O. King1,6,2,3,7,4,5,8 b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
MotherDelia Alica Mills1,6,2,3,7,4,5,8 b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
     Gladys Ellen King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5,10,8 She was born on February 6, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,5,10 As of March 27, 1948,her married name was Reid.4 She married Bernard Henry Reid on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,9,4,8 Gladys Ellen King died on December 25, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.5,10,8 She Mrs. Gladys King Reid, 41, of 1016 15th St., S. E., died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Bernard H. Reid; her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Eugene King, Copper Hill; a sister and a brother: Mrs. Clovis Cooper and James Nathan King, Copper Hill. Funeral will be conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be at Copper Hill. on December 27, 1951.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 311, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 107, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 105, District 120-74, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1950Fabric company seamstress11

Family

Bernard Henry Reid b. May 22, 1908, d. February 9, 1992
Marriage*Gladys Ellen King married Bernard Henry Reid on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,9,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys King Reid obituary in the Dec 27, 1951 edition.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clovis Sadie King1,2

F, b. May 5, 1913, d. January 3, 1997
FatherEugene O. King3,4,5,1,6,2 b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
MotherDelia Alica Mills3,4,5,7,1,6,2 b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3685.8 Clovis Sadie King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,10,11 She was born on May 5, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of May 4, 1913.1,11 As of January 3, 1935,her married name was Cooper.2 She married John Harvey Cooper, son of Jacob Harvey Cooper and Sarah Viola "Sallie" Mason, on January 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,12,3,2 Clovis Sadie King died on January 3, 1997 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.8,9,3,13,11 She COOPER, Clovis King, 83, of Bent Mountain, passed away Friday, January 3, 1997 at her home. She was the owner and operator of the Pantry Restaurant at Bent Mountain. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Cooper; brother, James N. King and a sister, Gladys King Reid. Survivors include one son, Howard D. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C; three grandsons, Lt. Cmdr. John H. Cooper, Newport, R.I., Brian L. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C., Dwayne A. Cooper, Greenville, S.C; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Julianne Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C; special nephew, James N. King II, Roanoke; two special nieces, Carolyn Young and Sallie Grubb both of Roanoke; special friend, Marbrie Worrell, Bent Mountain; also several other nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services will be at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. on January 5, 1997.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 42, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Family

John Harvey Cooper b. January 3, 1910, d. March 25, 1994
Marriage*Clovis Sadie King married John Harvey Cooper, son of Jacob Harvey Cooper and Sarah Viola "Sallie" Mason, on January 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,12,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys King Reid obituary in the Dec 27, 1951 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delia Mills King obituary in the Dec 29, 1985 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clovis King Cooper obitutary in the Jan 5, 1997 edition.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Cooper obitutary in the Mar 26, 1994 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Nathan King Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. December 10, 1916, d. December 23, 1953
FatherEugene O. King1,11,12,13,4,8,9,10 b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
MotherDelia Alica Mills1,11,12,13,4,8,9,10 b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
     James Nathan King Sr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7,9 He was born on December 10, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5,6,7,8 He married Margie Ann Hale, daughter of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese, on May 23, 1940 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5,9 James Nathan King Sr. died on December 23, 1953 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 37.1,2,4,7 He James Mathan (should be Nathan) King, Sr., 37, died at his parents' home at Copper Hill last night. He is survived by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Eugene O. his wife, Mrs. Margie Hale King; King; a son, J. M. King, Jr., Copper Hill; a daughter, Miss Carolyn Ann King, Copper Hill; a sister, Mrs. Clovis Cooper, Copper Hill. Services will be tomorrow at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on December 24, 1953.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 107, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 41, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1940Farmer13
1950Farm helper14

Family

Margie Ann Hale b. April 8, 1920, d. September 30, 1993
Marriage*James Nathan King Sr. married Margie Ann Hale, daughter of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese, on May 23, 1940 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan King obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan King, Sr. obituary in the Dec 24, 1953 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys King Reid obituary in the Dec 27, 1951 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Bernard Henry Reid1,2,3

M, b. May 22, 1908, d. February 9, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6049.4 Bernard Henry Reid was buried at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park, 3732 Breckenridge Mill Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 22, 1908 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,4,2,3 He married Gladys Ellen King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia Alica Mills, on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.6,5,2,7 Bernard Henry Reid died on February 9, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.4,1,3 He Mr. Bernard Henry Reid, age 83, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 9, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Blanche M. Reid; one sister, Erma Reid, San Diego, Calif; two brothers, E. D. Reid, Roanoke; John W. Reid, Blue Ridge; one half sister, Betty Haynes, Ridgeway; one half brother, H. G. Reid, Jr., Troutville. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Memorial Park. on February 11, 1992.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 105, District 120-74, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Lock plant worker8

Family

Gladys Ellen King b. February 6, 1910, d. December 25, 1951
Marriage*Bernard Henry Reid married Gladys Ellen King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia Alica Mills, on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.6,5,2,7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Henry Reid obituary in the Feb 11, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys King Reid obituary in the Dec 27, 1951 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Harvey Cooper1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 3, 1910, d. March 25, 1994
FatherJacob Harvey Cooper3,8,4 b. January 14, 1876, d. July 13, 1964
MotherSarah Viola "Sallie" Mason3,8,4 b. January 3, 1884, d. November 3, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4742.9 John Harvey Cooper was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11,5 He was born on January 3, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,9,11,5,6,4 He married Clovis Sadie King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia Alica Mills, on January 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,10,4 John Harvey Cooper died on March 25, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.9,2,11,5,7 He COOPER, John Harvey, 84, of Bent Mountain, passed away Friday, March 25, 1994, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Survivors are his wife, Clovis King Cooper, Bent Mountain; son, Howard D. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C; three grandsons, John Howard Cooper, Charleston, S.C., Brian L. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C., Dwayne A. Cooper, Atlanta, Ga; nephew, James Nathan King, Roanoke; niece, Carolyn Young, Roanoke; special friend, Marbrie Worrell, Bent Mountain. Burial will be in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on March 26, 1994.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 442, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 42, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Fruit grower12
1950Farm helper13

Family

Clovis Sadie King b. May 5, 1913, d. January 3, 1997
Marriage*John Harvey Cooper married Clovis Sadie King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia Alica Mills, on January 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,10,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clovis King Cooper obitutary in the Jan 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Cooper obitutary in the Mar 26, 1994 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [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.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Infant King

?, b. May 11, 1941, d. May 11, 1941
FatherJames Nathan King Sr.1,2 b. December 10, 1916, d. December 23, 1953
MotherMargie Ann Hale1,2 b. April 8, 1920, d. September 30, 1993
     Infant King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Infant King died on May 11, 1941.1,2 Infant King was born on May 11, 1941.1,2

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Charlotte Shockey1

F, b. March 14, 1829, d. August 1, 1914
FatherHenry Shockey1 b. circa 1780, d. April 6, 1859
MotherMary "Polly" Wiley b. circa 1794, d. December 14, 1853
     Charlotte Shockey was born on March 14, 1829 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.1 She married Peter Robert Vest, son of Littleberry "Berry" Vest and Sarah "Sally" James, on December 5, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 5, 1853,her married name was Vest. Charlotte Shockey died on August 1, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Aug 7, 1914.1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Peter Robert Vest b. May 6, 1834, d. April 22, 1917
Marriage*Charlotte Shockey married Peter Robert Vest, son of Littleberry "Berry" Vest and Sarah "Sally" James, on December 5, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, #18571.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.

James Nathan "Jimmy" King Jr.1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1946, d. April 2, 2013
FatherJames Nathan King Sr.1,2,4,5 b. December 10, 1916, d. December 23, 1953
MotherMargie Ann Hale1,6,7,2,4,5 b. April 8, 1920, d. September 30, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 230-64-5566.8 James Nathan "Jimmy" King Jr. was born on August 16, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9 He died on April 2, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2,3,8 He James (Jimmy) Nathan King, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. James was preceded in death by his parents, Margie King Swope and James Nathan King; and stepfather, John Swope; brother-in-law, Bruce H. Young. James was a Vietnam Army Veteran and loved sports, being an avid golfer and enjoying his fellow golfers at Blue Hill Golf Course. Surviving is his sister, Carolyn A. Young; his stepsister, Sharon Swope Stanley; his brother, Wes Swope; his nieces and nephews, Katie Young, Melissa Stanley and Michael Swope. on April 5, 2013.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 41, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan King obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan King, Sr. obituary in the Dec 24, 1953 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Ann Swope obituary in the Oct 1, 1993 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John H. Swope obituary in the Dec 5, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

James Mathias Furrow1

M, b. July 20, 1847, d. June 22, 1918
FatherAdam Furrow2,3,4,5,6,1 b. September 27, 1815, d. September 22, 1865
MotherEliza Elizabeth Poff3,2,5,6 b. January 11, 1819, d. November 18, 1883
     James Mathias Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,2,4 He Their home was on 221 acres near Head of the River Church.2 He was born on July 20, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,2,4 He married Abigail "Abbie" Vest, daughter of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on December 13, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 James Mathias Furrow died on June 22, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.7,2,4,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 225, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 455, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 31, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1880Dwelling 65, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 122, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1910Dwelling 179, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10
1900Farmer12
1910Farmer13

Family

Abigail "Abbie" Vest b. May 2, 1846, d. December 7, 1933
Marriage*James Mathias Furrow married Abigail "Abbie" Vest, daughter of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on December 13, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sylvia Elizabeth Moran1,2

F, b. October 24, 1946, d. March 5, 2021
FatherSherman Martin Moran1,3,4,5,2 b. January 29, 1915, d. February 1, 1965
MotherGeneva Athalene Rierson1,3,4,6,5,2 b. December 17, 1924, d. September 13, 1994
     Sylvia Elizabeth Moran was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7 She was born on October 24, 1946 at Virginia.1,7,2 She married Cecil Jayhugh "Jay" Underwood, son of Lawrence Belfour "L.B." Underwood and Myrtle Lillie Radford, on June 12, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8 As of June 12, 1970,her married name was Underwood. Sylvia Elizabeth Moran died on March 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.2 She Sylvia Elizabeth Moran Underwood, 74, of Callaway was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Sherman and Geneva Moran. Sylvia was a second grandmother to the many children she babysat in the Callaway community over the past 45 years. She was a talented artist creating beautiful crochet items for her friends and family. Sylvia was a devoted member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for over 38 years. Her church family were always close to her heart. She enjoyed her annual trips with her dear sisters Janice Conner, Patricia Harris, and Margaret Harris and would always return filled with happiness and fun new memories. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Hugh Underwood and her siblings, Joyce Ann Dalton, Larry Allen Moran, and Dennis Martin Moran. Sylvia's memory will live on through her daughters, Elizabeth (Brian) Rutrough, Alice (Stanley) Smith, and Heather (Jason) Altice, as well as her beloved grandchildren, Brandy (Brad) Campbell, Dakota Smith, Ethan Davis, Cooper Altice, Lacey (Jeff) Littleton, and Reece Rutrough. Graveside services will be at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on March 10, 2021.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 162, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Cecil Jayhugh "Jay" Underwood b. June 10, 1942, d. February 24, 2002
Marriage*Sylvia Elizabeth Moran married Cecil Jayhugh "Jay" Underwood, son of Lawrence Belfour "L.B." Underwood and Myrtle Lillie Radford, on June 12, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8 
Children
  • Elizabeth Ann Underwood2,8,9
  • Alice Faye Underwood2,8
  • Heather Renae Underwood2,8

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Sylvia Elizabeth Moran Underwood obituary in the Mar 10, 2021 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Athalene Moran obituary in the Sep 15, 1994 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Martin Moran obituary in the Feb 3, 1965 edition.
  6. [S9956] Anniston Star, From the Dennis Martin Moran obituary in the Jun 12, 1983 edition.
  7. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jayhugh Underwood obituary in the Feb 25, 2002 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Cecil Jayhugh "Jay" Underwood1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 10, 1942, d. February 24, 2002
FatherLawrence Belfour "L.B." Underwood1,2,3,5,7 b. September 19, 1913, d. July 20, 1996
MotherMyrtle Lillie Radford1,2,3,5,7 b. March 26, 1915, d. July 16, 1995
     Cecil Jayhugh "Jay" Underwood was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,7 His Social Security Number was 230-54-6567.5 He was born on June 10, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Sylvia Elizabeth Moran, daughter of Sherman Martin Moran and Geneva Athalene Rierson, on June 12, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,7 Cecil Jayhugh "Jay" Underwood died on February 24, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 59.4,5,6,9,7 He UNDERWOOD, Jayhugh, 59, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 24, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Radford Underwood. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Moran Underwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Underwood and Mike Young of Rocky Mount, Alice Underwood and Stanley Smith of Glade Hill, Heather Renae Underwood of Callaway; grandchildren, Brandy Greer, Danielle Young, Dakota Smith; sisters, Patricia Scruggs of Roanoke, Martha (Mot) Janney of Ferrum; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Myrtle Underwood of Roanoke, Phillip and Joy Underwood of Ferrum, Monty Gale Underwood of Roanoke, Tim and Tammy Underwood of Ferrum; special nieces and nephews, Earl Douglas and Karen Underwood, David Andrew and Sonia Underwood, as well as a number of other nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on February 25, 2002.7

Family

Sylvia Elizabeth Moran b. October 24, 1946, d. March 5, 2021
Marriage*He married Sylvia Elizabeth Moran, daughter of Sherman Martin Moran and Geneva Athalene Rierson, on June 12, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,7 
Children
  • Elizabeth Ann Underwood8,7,10
  • Alice Faye Underwood8,7
  • Heather Renae Underwood8,7

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Belfour Underwood obituary in the Jul 22, 1996 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Lillie Radford Underwood obituary in the Jul 18, 1995 edition.
  4. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jayhugh Underwood obituary in the Feb 25, 2002 edition.
  8. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Sylvia Elizabeth Moran Underwood obituary in the Mar 10, 2021 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.