Harold Roger Simpson Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 23, 1929, d. October 5, 1997
FatherMeredith Ruben Simpson1,6,7,8,9,4,10 b. June 3, 1909, d. January 10, 1983
MotherLula Bessie Shockey6,7,8,9,4,10 b. June 20, 1906, d. June 19, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-6924.11 Harold Roger Simpson Sr. was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.7 He was born on August 23, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,12,9,2,4,5 He married Juanita June Martin on April 24, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin were divorced on January 17, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Harold Roger Simpson Sr. married Elizabeth Anne Gross on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Gross were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Harold Roger Simpson Sr. died on October 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.11,7,12,3 He SIMPSON, Harold R. Sr., 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 1997. He was preceded in death by his father, Meredith Ruben; and mother, Bessie Shockey Simpson. He was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, having served one tour of duty in the Korean Conflict and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Among his numerous decorations were the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two Air Force Commendation Medals. He will be deeply missed by surviving family, son and daughter-in-law, Harold Roger Jr. and Brenda Kay Simpson; son, Ricky David Simpson; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Key and James Donald Brown; daughter, Kelly Michelle Manning; brother, Lewis M. Simpson; sisters, Dorothy Marie George and Peggy Simpson Atkins; nine grandchildren, Brock, Michelle, Angie, T.J., Justin, Steven, Rikki, Brett, and Chessa. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3327 Haywood Avenue, S.W., Roanoke. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on October 8, 1997.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 210, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 222, Enumeration District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Juanita June Martin b. November 5, 1935, d. October 11, 2004
Marriage*Harold Roger Simpson Sr. married Juanita June Martin on April 24, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 
Divorce* Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin were divorced on January 17, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth Anne Gross
Marriage*Harold Roger Simpson Sr. married Elizabeth Anne Gross on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Gross were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Verbena Hollins Simpson obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Atkins obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Simpson Brown obituary in the Nov 12, 2023 edition.

Peggy Ann Simpson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 23, 1936, d. July 25, 2021
FatherMeredith Ruben Simpson1,2,3,6 b. June 3, 1909, d. January 10, 1983
MotherLula Bessie Shockey3,6 b. June 20, 1906, d. June 19, 1936
     Peggy Ann Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 She was born on January 23, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,6 She married Carlton Ernest Wooldridge on March 10, 1956 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 As of July 2, 1956,her married name was Wooldridge.3 Peggy Ann Simpson married Carlton Ernest Wooldridge on July 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Peggy Ann Simpson and Carlton Ernest Wooldridge were divorced on July 8, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 As of August 10, 1963,her married name was Atkins.3 Peggy Ann Simpson married George Durward Atkins on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 Peggy Ann Simpson died on July 25, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.6 She Peggy Atkins, 85, of Vinton, Va., was born on January 23, 1936, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Atkins; her son, Ernie Wooldridge; her sister, Virginia Agnew; her brother, Harold Simpson; and her parents, Rachel King, Irving King, Meredith Simpson, and Bessie Simpson. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Peggy attended and graduated from business college. She worked and was on the board at Atkins Plumbing and Heating in Roanoke, Virginia; worked at Oak Hall Cap and Gown; worked for the census bureau; at Kroger, Friendship Manor, and at Jones Welding. Peggy also cared for her handicapped son, Ernie, until his death and for her sick husband, George. She was the person we all aspired to be and looked up to. Peggy attended First Church of the Nazarene in her younger days and later Foursquare Evangel, Word of Life Church and Maranatha Church. She will be sadly missed by her survivors. Peggy is survived by her two daughters, Sherry Sisson (Tom Sisson), and Regina Crigger (Jeff Wallace); grandson, Christopher McGhee; granddaughter, Chelsea Larson (Nick); as well as a great-grandson, Milo Larson; and her sister, Dot George. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Roger Graves officiating. on July 27, 2021.6

Family 1

Carlton Ernest Wooldridge b. October 1, 1930, d. May 18, 1974
MarriageShe married Carlton Ernest Wooldridge on March 10, 1956 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 
Marriage* Peggy Ann Simpson married Carlton Ernest Wooldridge on July 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Peggy Ann Simpson and Carlton Ernest Wooldridge were divorced on July 8, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

George Durward Atkins b. August 3, 1930, d. September 5, 1987
Marriage*Peggy Ann Simpson married George Durward Atkins on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 
Child
  • Regina Lynette Atkins3,6,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Verbena Hollins Simpson obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Atkins obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carlton E. Wooldridge obituary in the Jul 17, 2012 edition.

George Durward Atkins1,2

M, b. August 3, 1930, d. September 5, 1987
     George Durward Atkins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 228-30-7814.3 He was born on August 3, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He married Peggy Ann Simpson, daughter of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 George Durward Atkins died on September 5, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.3,2

Family

Peggy Ann Simpson b. January 23, 1936, d. July 25, 2021
Marriage*He married Peggy Ann Simpson, daughter of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Child
  • Regina Lynette Atkins1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Atkins obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.

Ricky David Simpson1,2,3,4

M, b. November 8, 1959, d. March 20, 2016
FatherHarold Roger Simpson Sr.1,2 b. August 23, 1929, d. October 5, 1997
MotherJuanita June Martin1,2 b. November 5, 1935, d. October 11, 2004
     Ricky David Simpson was born on November 8, 1959 at Texas.2 He married Denise Dawn Woodson on August 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Ricky David Simpson and Denise Dawn Woodson were divorced on April 10, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Ricky David Simpson died on March 20, 2016 at Virginia at age 56.4 He Ricky David Simpson - Ricky went to the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Justin Simpson and Steven Woodson; three grandchildren; brother, Harold R. Simpson Jr; sisters, Linda Brown and Kelly Manning; brother-in-law and best friend, Don Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed. No more suffering Big Bro! Fly high with those wings. We love you. on April 8, 2016.4

Family

Denise Dawn Woodson
Marriage*He married Denise Dawn Woodson on August 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Ricky David Simpson and Denise Dawn Woodson were divorced on April 10, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Justin Simpson4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ricky David Simpson obituary in the Apr 8, 2016 edition.

Linda Kay Simpson1,2

F, b. May 20, 1961, d. November 6, 2023
FatherHarold Roger Simpson Sr.1,2,3 b. August 23, 1929, d. October 5, 1997
MotherJuanita June Martin1,2,3 b. November 5, 1935, d. October 11, 2004
     Linda Kay Simpson was born on May 20, 1961 at New Mexico.2,3 As of November 29, 1980,her married name was Brown.2 She married James Donald Brown on November 29, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Linda Kay Simpson died on November 6, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.3 She Linda Simpson Brown, May 20, 1961 - November 6, 2023. Linda Simpson Brown, 62, of Roanoke passed away on November 6, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A native of New Mexico she was the wife of 42 years to James Donald Brown, who survives, and the daughter of Harold Roger Simpson and Juanita June Martin Simpson, both deceased. Linda worked as a Nurses Aid for many years. She enjoyed watching football, especially the New York Giants and Jets. In addition to her husband those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Michelle Brown and Crystal Whorley and husband Randy; six grandchildren, James, Sage, Seth, Taylor, Ryan, and Ava; two great grandchildren, Leilani and Indica; her sister, Kelly Manning; and her brother, Roger Simpson. on November 12, 2023.3

Family

James Donald Brown
Marriage*She married James Donald Brown on November 29, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Michelle Brown3
  • Crystal Angelique Brown3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Simpson Brown obituary in the Nov 12, 2023 edition.

Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton1,2,3,4

F, b. July 18, 1893, d. December 26, 1985
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton2,5,6,4 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow2,5,6,4 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 She COPPER HILL - Mrs. Melissa Mae Keaton Hollins. 92, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Oakley Leek Hollins, Friendship Manor, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. E. C. (Malicia) Shaver, and Mrs. G. W. (Elta) Wilson; stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank (Ruby) Henry, all of Copper Hill; three sons, Astor C. Hollins, Sr., Goodview; Ewert Hollins, Greensboro, N.C; Orel Hollins, Hillsboro, N.C; stepson, Oakley R. Hollins, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great-greatgrandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Banks, Eugene, Ore; Mrs. Daisy Mayo, Sacramento, Calif. Funeral will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry and the Rev. Paris Bain officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.3 She was born on July 18, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,4 As of after February 18, 1918,her married name was Hollins. She married Oakley Leek Hollins, son of Jesse Benjamin Hollins and Matilda Ann Hall, after February 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton died on December 26, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.7,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 16, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 162, District 3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Lucy M. Hollins8
1940Dwelling 221, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia9

Family

Oakley Leek Hollins b. September 29, 1890, d. December 18, 1986
Marriage*Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton married Oakley Leek Hollins, son of Jesse Benjamin Hollins and Matilda Ann Hall, after February 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Melissa Mae Keaton Hollins obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orel B. Hollins obituary in the May 15, 2007 edition.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Astor Carl Hollins, Sr. obituary in the Jul 24, 2008 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 3, 1894, d. January 28, 1984
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton2,5,6,7,4 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow2,5,6,7,4 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 554-20-3701.1 Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr. was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.8 He was born on November 3, 1894 at Virginia.1,3 He married Mildred Chamberlain circa 1922.2,9,4 Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr. died on January 28, 1984 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 89.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 16, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota7
1930Dwelling 306, District 20, Precinct 1, Potter Co., Texas9
1940Dwelling 290, District 35-2, Castro Co., Texas10

Occupation

1920Country school schoolmaster7
1930Letter carrier9
1940Farmer10

Family

Mildred Chamberlain b. February 19, 1901, d. March 26, 1971
Marriage*Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr. married Mildred Chamberlain circa 1922.2,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S4089] Mount Vernon Memorial Park, Sacramento Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Royal Isaac "Roy" Keaton1,2,3,4

M, b. June 30, 1896, d. November 12, 1926
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton5,6,7,2,3 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow5,6,7,2,3 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Royal Isaac "Roy" Keaton was born on June 30, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Heninger on July 2, 1924 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.2,3,4 Royal Isaac "Roy" Keaton died on November 12, 1926 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 30; The death record says Royal J. Keaton.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 16, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota7

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7

Family

Mary Heninger
Marriage*Royal Isaac "Roy" Keaton married Mary Heninger on July 2, 1924 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  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. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.

Louis Bryan Keaton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 22, 1898, d. December 11, 1975
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton7,8,1,2 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow7,8,1,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 504-03-8993.9 Louis Bryan Keaton was buried at Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Junction City, Lane Co., Oregon.4 He was born on March 22, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,7,9,3,4,6 He married Winnie Karen Chamberlain on December 19, 1924 at Brule Co., South Dakota.5 Louis Bryan Keaton died on December 11, 1975 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 77.10,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 16, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 79, District 130, Dorman, Lyman Co., South Dakota11
1930Dwelling 33, District 24, Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota12
1940Dwelling ?, District 108-64, Judicial Precinct 8, Hildago Co., Texas13

Occupation

1920Farmer11
1930Saw mill laborer12
1940Carpenter13

Family

Winnie Karen Chamberlain b. March 22, 1895, d. April 12, 1974
Marriage*Louis Bryan Keaton married Winnie Karen Chamberlain on December 19, 1924 at Brule Co., South Dakota.5 
Child
  • Alan Louis Keaton13,14

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2922] Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Lane Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=keaton&GSfn=winnie&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=47031772&CRid=316522&df=all&
  5. [S5891] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  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. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.

Noah Hiram Keaton1,2,3

M, b. February 10, 1900, d. April 23, 1979
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton4,5,2,3 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow4,5,2,3 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Noah Hiram Keaton was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 719-03-5696.7 He was born on February 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,2,3 He married Minnie E. Craghead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, circa 1921.6,8,2,3 Noah Hiram Keaton died on April 23, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.6,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 16, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 399, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 368, District 81-15, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1918Mechanic1
1930Norfolk & Western railroad car repairman8
1940Railroad car repairman9

Family

Minnie E. Craghead b. April 27, 1898, d. October 15, 1979
Marriage*Noah Hiram Keaton married Minnie E. Craghead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, circa 1921.6,8,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Elmore Keaton obituary in the Feb 20, 2012 edition.

Etta Gaye Keaton1,2,3,4

F, b. July 18, 1901, d. April 1, 1979
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton5,6,2,3 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow5,6,2,3 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 545-05-8108.1 Etta Gaye Keaton was buried at East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., California.7 She was born on July 18, 1901 at Virginia.1 As of November, 1929,her married name was Sheets.4 She married Clarence H. Sheets in November, 1929 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.4 Etta Gaye Keaton died on April 1, 1979 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 77.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota6
1930Dwelling 272, District 284, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California8
1940Dwelling 292, Enumeration District 38-354, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California9

Occupation

1940Public utility telephone operator9

Family

Clarence H. Sheets b. July 15, 1896, d. March 16, 1976
Marriage*Etta Gaye Keaton married Clarence H. Sheets in November, 1929 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.4 

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S7761] San Francisco Examiner, The, From the marriage license listings in the Nov 23, 1929 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12100] East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park, Sacramento Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eunice Eliza Keaton1,2

F, b. July 15, 1903, d. September 28, 1983
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton3,4,1,2 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow3,4,1,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 564-05-1887.5 Eunice Eliza Keaton was born on July 15, 1903 at Virginia.5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Piersall.6 She married Ray Piersall circa 1921.6,1,2 Eunice Eliza Keaton died on September 28, 1983 at Humboldt Co., California, at age 80.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota4
1930Dwelling 108, District 29, Greenleaf, Canyon Co., Idaho6
1940Dwelling 43, District 12-35, Blue Lake, Humboldt Co., California7

Family

Ray Piersall b. June 28, 1891, d. October 22, 1965
Marriage*Eunice Eliza Keaton married Ray Piersall circa 1921.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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. [S4090] Siskiyou Daily News, from the Jack Ray Piersall obituary in the Aug 23, 2006 edition.

Daisy Lou Keaton1,2

F, b. February 4, 1905, d. August 26, 1996
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton3,4,1,2 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow3,4,1,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 545-05-6780.5 Daisy Lou Keaton married Joseph M. "Joe" Mayo.1,2 Her married name was Mayo. Daisy Lou Keaton was born on February 4, 1905 at Virginia.5 She died on August 26, 1996 at San Diego Co., California, at age 91.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota4
1930Dwelling 242, District 284, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CaliforniaEnumerated as divorced and living as a roomer in the household of Florentine Dison6
1940Dwelling 170, District 34-175, San Joaquin, Sacramento Co., California7

Family

Joseph M. "Joe" Mayo b. October 20, 1910, d. February 26, 1991
Marriage*Daisy Lou Keaton married Joseph M. "Joe" Mayo.1,2 
Child
  • Josephine "Jo Ann" Mayo7

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Inez Laverne Keaton1,2,3,4

F, b. October 4, 1906, d. October 8, 1992
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton5,6,2,3 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow5,6,2,3 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Inez Laverne Keaton was buried at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.7 Her Social Security Number was 549-30-3833.8 She was born on October 4, 1906 at Virginia.8,1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Banks.9 She married James F. Banks on April 20, 1929 at Alexandria, Hanson Co., South Dakota.9,2,3,4 Inez Laverne Keaton died on October 8, 1992 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 86.1,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota6
1930Dwelling 9, District 29, Reliance, Lyman Co., South Dakota9
1940Dwelling 5, District 43-29, Reliance, Lyman Co., South Dakota10

Family

James F. Banks b. June 22, 1907, d. April 13, 1986
Marriage*Inez Laverne Keaton married James F. Banks on April 20, 1929 at Alexandria, Hanson Co., South Dakota.9,2,3,4 
Children
  • James Harry Banks9,10
  • Sherry Ann Banks10

Citations

  1. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S482] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3767] Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Lane Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Shelburn Keaton Sr.1,2

M, b. November 18, 1909, d. October 16, 1982
FatherJohn Shelbourne Keaton3,4,5,6,7,2 b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
MotherMelissa Ann Furrow3,4,5,6,7,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. September 12, 1967
     Harry Shelburn Keaton Sr. was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas.2 His Social Security Number was 451-01-1411.8 He married Juanita Sue Evans.6,7,9 Harry Shelburn Keaton Sr. was born on November 18, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,2 He died on October 16, 1982 at Dalhart, Hartley Co., Texas, at age 72.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 98, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 38, District 130, Township 130, Range 75, Lyman Co., South Dakota5
1930Dwelling 28, District 29, Reliance, Lyman Co., South Dakota3
1940Dwelling 211, District 56-5, Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas10

Occupation

1940Garage mechanic10

Family

Juanita Sue Evans b. March 17, 1917, d. February 14, 1996
Marriage*Harry Shelburn Keaton Sr. married Juanita Sue Evans.6,7,9 
Child
  • Harry Shelburn Keaton Jr.9

Citations

  1. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Harry Shelburn Keaton, Sr. death certificate.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Lillian Hale1,2,3

F, b. August 19, 1928, d. March 12, 2002
FatherHampton P. Hale4,1,5,6,7,3 b. January 11, 1906, d. February 24, 1996
MotherDora Dean Pruitt1,5,6,7,3 b. September 16, 1909, d. November 21, 1988
     Her married name was Ermer.3 Her married name was Kuhfal.3 Her Social Security Number was 231-32-7038.8 Gladys Lillian Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 Her married name was Furrow.1 Her married name was Rhodes.3 She married Charles Elwood Lamb Sr.1 Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Furrow.1 Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Rhodes.3 Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Ermer.3 Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Kuhfal.3 Her married name was Lamb. Gladys Lillian Hale was born on August 19, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2,3,9 She died on March 12, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,8,10,9 She LAMB, Gladys Lillian Hale, 73, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Lamb, Sr., her parents, Dora and Hampton Hale, a son, Charles E. Lamb, Jr., and a brother, Hampton Hale, Jr. Surviving are her children, Barry Wayne Furrow and wife, Charlene, Susan L. Martin and husband, Michael, Charlotte L. Lamb, and Robert W. Lamb and wife, Sherrie; brothers and sisters, Lois H. Wood, Joan H. Nichols and husband, Hubert, Joyce H. McGuigan and husband, Mike, Gloria H. Campbell and devoted friend, Landon Gill, Douglas Alvin Hale; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; an aunt, Jenny Dickerson. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002. The Rev. Davon Huss will officiate. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on March 13, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 117, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Unknown Ermer
Marriage*Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Ermer.3 

Family 2

Unknown Kuhfal
Marriage*Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Kuhfal.3 

Family 3

Unknown Rhodes
Marriage*Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Rhodes.3 

Family 4

Unknown Furrow
Marriage*Gladys Lillian Hale married Unknown Furrow.1 
Child
  • Barry Wayne Furrow1

Family 5

Charles Elwood Lamb Sr. b. April 23, 1933, d. April 2, 1985
Marriage*Gladys Lillian Hale married Charles Elwood Lamb Sr.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Lillian Hale Lamb obituary in the Mar 13, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hampton P. Hale obituary in the Feb 28, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Ruby Wood obituary in the Nov 12, 2006 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Elwood Lamb Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 23, 1933, d. April 2, 1985
     Charles Elwood Lamb Sr. married Gladys Lillian Hale, daughter of Hampton P. Hale and Dora Dean Pruitt.1 His Social Security Number was 577-42-9484.5 Charles Elwood Lamb Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on April 23, 1933 at Orange Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4 He died on April 2, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.2,4

Family

Gladys Lillian Hale b. August 19, 1928, d. March 12, 2002
Marriage*He married Gladys Lillian Hale, daughter of Hampton P. Hale and Dora Dean Pruitt.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Lillian Hale Lamb obituary in the Mar 13, 2002 edition.
  2. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Malcolm Riley Carter1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1928, d. July 18, 1977
     Malcolm Riley Carter was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on February 7, 1928 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,3 He married Rachel Frances Amos, daughter of Thomas Elbert Amos and Maye Louise Simpson, on January 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Malcolm Riley Carter and Rachel Frances Amos were divorced on July 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Malcolm Riley Carter died on July 18, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.4,3

Family

Rachel Frances Amos b. December 1, 1930, d. December 12, 1990
Marriage*He married Rachel Frances Amos, daughter of Thomas Elbert Amos and Maye Louise Simpson, on January 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Malcolm Riley Carter and Rachel Frances Amos were divorced on July 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Amos Cumbee obituary in the Dec 13, 1990 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Allen Carter obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.