Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower^1,2,3

F, b. July 17, 1848, d. October 12, 1914

Father

Jacob G. Clower Jr.¹ b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895

Mother

Mary Ann Kingrea¹ b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883

Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She was born on July 17, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,5 She married Jonathan Bird Iddings, son of Cyrus R. Iddings and Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of November 12, 1868,her married name was Iddings. Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower died on October 12, 1914 at near Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 66; Died of dropsey.^4,3,5 She Rosa Belle Iddings died October 12, 1914, near Marie, WVA, after a long illness of Dropsey and other complications. This ended a beautiful life full of good works. She was 66 years old at the time of her death. She was born in Floyd Co., Va., and lived there until about 30 years ago when she moved to Monroe, County, WVA. She is survived by her husband, J. B. Iddings and two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Maude Hall and Mrs. Margaret Sumner, and three sons, G.W. Iddings, David Iddings and William Iddings, and seventeen grandghildren, all of Marie, WVA. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. C.N. Naff, her pastor, and an appropiate discourse was delivered by Rev. Henry Dillon and O.W. Frank. She was laid to rest Octobert 13, 1914. circa October 14, 1914.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 306, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1880

Dwelling 323, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 9, District 97, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 107, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Jonathan Bird Iddings b. August 12, 1848, d. January 25, 1918

Marriage*

Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower married Jonathan Bird Iddings, son of Cyrus R. Iddings and Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2

Children

Margaret E. Iddings+^3,2,6,7,10 b. September 14, 1869, d. February 12, 1955
Giles Washington Iddings+^{11,3,7,12,13,14} b. August 26, 1870, d. December 24, 1954
David Letcher Iddings^{3,15,7,8,14,13,16} b. July 5, 1873, d. February 19, 1955
Sarah Amanda Iddings+^3,7,17 b. May 28, 1876, d. 1937
William Jasper "Willie" Iddings+^18,3,7,19 b. September 15, 1879, d. April 2, 1939

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rosa Belle Iddings obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
[S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Margaret E. Sumner death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Giles Washington Iddings death certificate.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2069] Hinton News, From the Giles W. Iddings obituary in the Dec 27, 1954 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Iddings death certificate.
[S2069] Hinton News, From the David Iddings obituary in the Feb 21, 1955 edition.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Jasper Iddings death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Meadows marriage record.

Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle¹

F, b. March 21, 1896, d. September 22, 1929

Father

Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle^2,1,3,4,5 b. December 3, 1869, d. September 21, 1917

Mother

Zora Marilla Conner^2,1,3,4,5 b. February 7, 1872, d. November 1, 1946

Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1,3,6 She was born on March 21, 1896 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 22, 1896.^2,1,3,6 She married Hubert Estol Nicewonder on September 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3 As of September 2, 1916,her married name was Nicewonder. Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle died on September 22, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33; Died from injuries she suffered in an auto accident.^3,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 159, District 62, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 63, District 93, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 200, District 81, Ward 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

Family

Hubert Estol Nicewonder b. May 24, 1896, d. December 3, 1991

Marriage*

Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle married Hubert Estol Nicewonder on September 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3

Children

Eugene Estol Nicewonder+^{8,7,9,10,11,12} b. June 2, 1917, d. November 5, 2005
Lucille Mae Nicewonder+^{8,7,9,13,11,12} b. February 18, 1919, d. June 26, 2010
Edward Thomas Nicewonder+^8,9,11,12 b. June 1, 1921, d. May 26, 1990
Wilda Irene "Billie" Nicewonder+^8,9,11,12 b. September 16, 1923, d. January 7, 2008
Frederick Harrison "Fred" Nicewonder+^8,9,12 b. January 1, 1927, d. December 26, 2023
Dennis Russell Nicewander^8,9,11,10,12 b. May 4, 1929, d. April 6, 2017

Citations

[S909] Donna Nicewonder Bensey, "Zora Conner, Stewart, and Doyle Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 14, 2002.
[S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anne M. Nicewonder death certificate.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Eugene E. Nicewonder obituary in the Nov 6, 2005 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S8472] Anderson News, online Lawrenceburg, KY, From the Wilda Irene Nicewonder Martin obituary in the Jan 16, 2008 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frederick Harrison Nicewonder obituary.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Darsce Delores Doyle^1,2,3

F, b. March 27, 1909, d. October 25, 1968

Father

Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle^1,2,4,3 b. December 3, 1869, d. September 21, 1917

Mother

Zora Marilla Conner^1,2,4,5,3 b. February 7, 1872, d. November 1, 1946

Darsce Delores Doyle was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 234-14-7092.³ She was born on March 27, 1909 at Virginia.³ She married Hubert Estol Nicewonder on January 8, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 As of January 8, 1930,her married name was Nicewonder. Darsce Delores Doyle died on October 25, 1968 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^1,2,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 63, District 93, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 79, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 269, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 236, District 28-13, Bluestone, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family

Hubert Estol Nicewonder b. May 24, 1896, d. December 3, 1991

Marriage*

Darsce Delores Doyle married Hubert Estol Nicewonder on January 8, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6

Child

Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder^9,8,10,11 b. February 12, 1934, d. July 21, 2012

Citations

[S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
[S909] Donna Nicewonder Bensey, "Zora Conner, Stewart, and Doyle Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 14, 2002.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Darsce Delores Nicewonder death record.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nicewonder-Doyle marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Eugene E. Nicewonder obituary in the Nov 6, 2005 edition.
[S8472] Anderson News, online Lawrenceburg, KY, From the Wilda Irene Nicewonder Martin obituary in the Jan 16, 2008 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frederick Harrison Nicewonder obituary.

Hubert Estol Nicewonder^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 24, 1896, d. December 3, 1991

His Social Security Number was 719-05-5544.⁷ Hubert Estol Nicewonder was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on May 24, 1896 at Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,3,7,4,6} He married Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle, daughter of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on September 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,9 Hubert Estol Nicewonder married Darsce Delores Doyle, daughter of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on January 8, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,10 Hubert Estol Nicewonder died on December 3, 1991 at Portage, Porter Co., Indiana, at age 95.^1,8,7,4,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 200, District 81, Ward 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 269, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 236, District 28-13, Bluestone, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1920		Railroad brake repaiter¹¹
1930		Steam railroad yard brakeman¹²
1940		Railroad switch tender¹³

Family 1

Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle b. March 21, 1896, d. September 22, 1929

Marriage*

Hubert Estol Nicewonder married Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle, daughter of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on September 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,9

Children

Eugene Estol Nicewonder+^{14,11,12,15,16,17} b. June 2, 1917, d. November 5, 2005
Lucille Mae Nicewonder+^{14,11,12,13,5,16,17} b. February 18, 1919, d. June 26, 2010
Edward Thomas Nicewonder+^14,12,16,17 b. June 1, 1921, d. May 26, 1990
Wilda Irene "Billie" Nicewonder+^{14,12,13,16,17} b. September 16, 1923, d. January 7, 2008
Frederick Harrison "Fred" Nicewonder+^14,12,13,17 b. January 1, 1927, d. December 26, 2023
Dennis Russell Nicewander^{14,12,13,16,15,17} b. May 4, 1929, d. April 6, 2017

Family 2

Darsce Delores Doyle b. March 27, 1909, d. October 25, 1968

Marriage*

Hubert Estol Nicewonder married Darsce Delores Doyle, daughter of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on January 8, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,10

Child

Richard Lincoln "Dickie" Nicewonder^14,13,16,17 b. February 12, 1934, d. July 21, 2012

Citations

[S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S909] Donna Nicewonder Bensey, "Zora Conner, Stewart, and Doyle Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 14, 2002.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anne M. Nicewonder death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nicewonder-Doyle marriage record.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Eugene E. Nicewonder obituary in the Nov 6, 2005 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S8472] Anderson News, online Lawrenceburg, KY, From the Wilda Irene Nicewonder Martin obituary in the Jan 16, 2008 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frederick Harrison Nicewonder obituary.

Eugene Estol Nicewonder^1,2

M, b. June 2, 1917, d. November 5, 2005

Father

Hubert Estol Nicewonder^3,4,5,2,6,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. December 3, 1991

Mother

Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle^3,4,5,2,6,7 b. March 21, 1896, d. September 22, 1929

Eugene Estol Nicewonder was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 2, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,8 He married Geneva Ruth Osborne on September 5, 1938 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,3,9,2 Eugene Estol Nicewonder died on November 5, 2005 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.³ He Eugene E. Nicewonder, 88, of 106 Daniel St., Beckley, a former resident of Princeton, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at his residence. Born in Bluefield on June 2, 1917, he was the son of the late Hubert E. and Anna Doyle Nicewonder. He retired in 1977 as superintendent of the New River Division for Norfolk & Western Railroad after 41 years of service. Eugene was a graduate of Beaver High School in Bluefield and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War ll. He was a longtime resident of Mercer County before moving to Beckley in 2003. In addition to his parents, a brother, Edward T. Nicewonder, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Geneva Osborne Nicewonder; a son, Robert K. Nicewander of York, Pa., and Melbourne Beach, Fla; three daughters, Anna Childers and her husband, Harry Childers, of Salem, S.C., Donna Bensey and her husband, Lee Bensey, of Charlottesville, Va., and Rebecca Kirkpatrick and her husband, H.L. Kirkpatrick III, of Beckley; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frederick H. Nicewonder and his wife, Elsie, of Roanoke, Va., Dennis Nicewonder and his wife, Joanne, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Richard Nicewonder and his wife, Laura, of Redford, Mich; and two sisters, Lucille Berry of Portage, Ind., and Wilda Martin of Lawrenceburg, Ky. Private family graveside service will be conducted at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Green Valley, with the Rev. Daniel Johnson officiating. His grandchildren will serve as pallbearers, Dean Nicewander, Daryl Nicewander, Jeffrey Williams, Michael Williams, John Kirkpatrick, Robert Kirkpatrick and Amanda Bensey. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Paul Oar and his staff, the nursing staff of Raleigh General Hospital and Hospice of Southern West Virginia for their support and care during our time of need. on November 6, 2005.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 200, District 81, Ward 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 269, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 207, District 28-13, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Railroad brakeman¹⁰

Family

Geneva Ruth Osborne b. August 13, 1918, d. December 20, 2018

Marriage*

Eugene Estol Nicewonder married Geneva Ruth Osborne on September 5, 1938 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,3,9,2

Children

Donna L. Nicewonder^1,3,9
Anna Nicewonder^3,9
Rebecca S. Nicewonder^3,9
Robert Kent Nicewonder^3,9,10,11,2

Citations

[S909] Donna Nicewonder Bensey, "Zora Conner, Stewart, and Doyle Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 14, 2002.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Eugene E. Nicewonder obituary in the Nov 6, 2005 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8472] Anderson News, online Lawrenceburg, KY, From the Wilda Irene Nicewonder Martin obituary in the Jan 16, 2008 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frederick Harrison Nicewonder obituary.
[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.
[S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Geneva Ruth Osborne Nicewonder obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

John I. Wilson¹

M, b. March, 1856, d. October 14, 1865

Father

Daniel Wilson¹ b. 1820, d. before 1900

Mother

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder¹ b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890

John I. Wilson was born in March, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He died on October 14, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9; Died of diptheria.¹

Citations

[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Doctor Calhoun Wilson¹

M, b. circa 1859, d. October 18, 1865

Father

Daniel Wilson¹ b. 1820, d. before 1900

Mother

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder¹ b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890

Doctor Calhoun Wilson was born circa 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on October 18, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Liona Elizabeth Wilson

F, b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934

Father

Daniel Wilson¹ b. 1820, d. before 1900

Mother

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder¹ b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890

Liona Elizabeth Wilson was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 22, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Dibble Puckett, son of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on September 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 1, 1886,her married name was Puckett. Liona Elizabeth Wilson died on January 6, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

John Dibble Puckett b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945

Marriage*

Liona Elizabeth Wilson married John Dibble Puckett, son of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on September 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Cammie Ida Puckett+^4,5 b. May 28, 1888, d. April 18, 1964
Cleveland Thomas Puckett b. February 15, 1895
Pearl Mae Puckett+^6,5 b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Dibble Puckett^1,2

M, b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945

Father

Jacob Puckett^3,1 b. December 1, 1828, d. April 14, 1862

Mother

Lucy Elizabeth Helms^3,1

John Dibble Puckett was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 22, 1863 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Liona Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on September 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Dibble Puckett married Lizena C. Hollins, daughter of William Hollins and Charity Ann Nowlin, on September 30, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ John Dibble Puckett died on May 11, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

Liona Elizabeth Wilson b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934

Marriage*

John Dibble Puckett married Liona Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on September 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Cammie Ida Puckett+^5,6 b. May 28, 1888, d. April 18, 1964
Cleveland Thomas Puckett b. February 15, 1895
Pearl Mae Puckett+^3,6 b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971

Family 2

Lizena C. Hollins b. January 18, 1875, d. May 31, 1952

Marriage*

John Dibble Puckett married Lizena C. Hollins, daughter of William Hollins and Charity Ann Nowlin, on September 30, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Callie Manda Wilson¹

F, b. 1873

Father

Daniel Wilson¹ b. 1820, d. before 1900

Mother

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder¹ b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890

Callie Manda Wilson was born in 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Albert L. Puckett, son of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on October 1, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 1, 1891,her married name was Puckett.

Family

Albert L. Puckett b. 1871

Marriage*

Callie Manda Wilson married Albert L. Puckett, son of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on October 1, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

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

Jabez H. Smith^1,2

M, b. April 3, 1797, d. 1840

Father

Humphrey Smith^3,2 b. 1760, d. June, 1845

Mother

Eleanor McElhaney^3,2 b. circa 1747

Jabez H. Smith was born on April 3, 1797 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Elizabeth Light, daughter of James L. Light and Hannah Hathaway, on October 5, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Jabez H. Smith died in 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Family

Elizabeth Light b. February 2, 1803, d. December 25, 1885

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Light, daughter of James L. Light and Hannah Hathaway, on October 5, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2

Children

Elizabeth "Emily" Smith+^4,3,2 b. 1814, d. 1897
Adeline Smith+² b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883
James Washington Smith+² b. October 6, 1826, d. July 13, 1889

Citations

[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Ida L. Perdue

F, b. November 1, 1889, d. November 8, 1893

Father

Robert E. Perdue b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949

Mother

Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson b. May 14, 1862, d. February 2, 1961

Ida L. Perdue was born on November 1, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on November 8, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 4; Died of fever.

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Louis Edward Perdue¹

M, b. January 18, 1920, d. March 17, 1983

Father

Cromer Floyd Perdue^2,3,4,5 b. December 16, 1894, d. November 28, 1974

Mother

Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump^2,3,4,5 b. October 16, 1897, d. April 9, 1965

Louis Edward Perdue was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT US Army World War II."¹ He WWII veteran, served in India laying mines.² He was born on January 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on March 17, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 43, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1940

Sawmill worker⁴

Citations

[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.

Lula Mable Holland^1,2,3

F, b. October 25, 1898, d. December 11, 1966

Father

Leander Albon Holland¹ b. January 9, 1876, d. December 7, 1954

Mother

Virginia Mary Underwood¹ b. March 19, 1874, d. May 18, 1943

Lula Mable Holland was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on October 25, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 She married Posey Lee Carr, son of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on October 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of October 18, 1917,her married name was Carr. Lula Mable Holland died on December 11, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,5 She Mrs. Lula Holland Carr, 68, Rt. 1, Copperhill, died Sunday at her home. Surviving are 10 sons, Irby A. Carr, Walter L. Carr, Alton H. Carr, Glenn L. Carr, George W. Carr, Nelson F. Carr, all of Roanoke, Wayne M. Carr, Forest E. Carr, both of Copperhill, Elmer R. Carr, New Castle, Del., Raymond B. Carr, Laurel, Md; seven sisters, Mrs. Minnie Moran, Mrs. Belle Siner, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Hazel Moran, Mrs. Allie Conner, both of Copperhill, Mrs. Ernest Conner, Mace, Mrs. Maude Burnes, Valley Joe, Calif., Mrs. Mary Bowman, Buchanan; a brother, Mr. Frank Holland, Franklin County. on December 12, 1966.⁷

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 65, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 139, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 22, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 150, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Posey Lee Carr b. April 25, 1892, d. June 23, 1963

Marriage*

Lula Mable Holland married Posey Lee Carr, son of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on October 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6

Children

Irby Alvin Carr+^{11,2,12,3,9,6,7} b. April 28, 1921, d. September 12, 1971
Walter Lyndon Carr+^{13,11,2,3,9,6,7,14,15} b. May 2, 1923, d. November 28, 2004
Elmer Ralph Carr+^{2,3,9,6,7,15,14,16} b. November 5, 1925, d. December 15, 1986
Alton Howard "Cowboy" Carr+^{13,11,2,3,9,6,7,15,14} b. February 13, 1928, d. January 20, 1996
Glenn Lorman Carr+^{12,11,3,9,6,10,7,14,17} b. March 17, 1931, d. February 4, 1990
Wayne McKinley Carr+^{13,3,9,17,6,10,7,18} b. February 25, 1933, d. July 8, 1985
George Wesley Carr+^{11,3,9,15,14,6,10,7} b. December 20, 1935, d. May 9, 2007
Nelson Francis Carr+^{13,11,19,3,9,15,14,6,10,7} b. March 23, 1938, d. November 30, 1996
Raymond Bruce Carr^{13,11,3,6,10,7,15,14,20} b. April 23, 1940, d. May 10, 2006
Forrest Eugene Carr+^{13,11,3,6,10,7,15} b. April 17, 1944, d. March 5, 2004

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wesley Carr obituary in the May 11, 2007 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posey Lee Carr obituary in the Jun 24, 1963 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Holland Carr obituary in the Dec 12, 1966 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Lyndon Carr obituary in the Nov 29, 2004 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alton Carr obituary in the Jan 21, 1996 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Elmer R. Carr obituary in the Dec 20, 1986 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S1858] Delaware State News, From the Raymond Bruce Carr obituary in the May 12, 2006 edition.

Cleveland Thomas Puckett¹

M, b. February 15, 1895

Father

John Dibble Puckett b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945

Mother

Liona Elizabeth Wilson b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934

Cleveland Thomas Puckett was born on February 15, 1895 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Pearl Mae Puckett^1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971

Father

John Dibble Puckett^2,3 b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945

Mother

Liona Elizabeth Wilson^2,3 b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934

Pearl Mae Puckett was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,5 She was born on December 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Oliver Wendell Manning Sr., son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on May 7, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁶ As of May 7, 1917,her married name was Manning.⁶ Pearl Mae Puckett and Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. were divorced on January 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Pearl Mae Puckett married Everette Zack Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of August 6, 1935,her married name was Craighead. Pearl Mae Puckett died on April 29, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 2, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 328, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 116, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 201, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family 1

Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. b. June 12, 1899, d. October 3, 1972

Marriage*

Pearl Mae Puckett married Oliver Wendell Manning Sr., son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on May 7, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁶

Divorce*

Pearl Mae Puckett and Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. were divorced on January 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶

Children

Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning+^{8,11,7,1,12,3,13} b. March 2, 1918, d. August 24, 1955
Herbert Wendell Manning+^11,1,12,13,3 b. February 19, 1920, d. February 2, 1987
Cammie Beatrice Manning^8,11,12,3 b. January 5, 1922, d. November 11, 1939
Calvin Coolidge "Jim" Manning^12,13 b. April 16, 1924, d. July 16, 2007
May Angelean Manning^14,12,3 b. May 8, 1927, d. May 8, 1927
Bondeen Manning+^8,11,12,9 b. April 11, 1928, d. June 22, 1996
Melvin Hugh "Red" Manning+^15,1,12,13 b. February 23, 1931, d. November 15, 2004

Family 2

Everette Zack Craighead b. May 10, 1898, d. May 9, 1963

Marriage*

Pearl Mae Puckett married Everette Zack Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Pearl Puckett Craighead.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bondeen Manning Barger obituary in the Jun 23, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Coolidge Manning obituary in the Jul 17, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Hugh Manning obituary in the Nov 16, 2004 edition.

John Leeton Wilson^1,2,3

M, b. January 1, 1875, d. March 15, 1930

Father

Isaac D. Wilson^1,2 b. 1850, d. October 22, 1897

Mother

Rebecca F. Brown^1,2 b. December 13, 1845, d. June 2, 1925

John Leeton Wilson was buried at Anderson Mills Cemetery, On US 221, beside driveway of 9052 Floyd Highway North, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 1, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Leeton Wilson died on March 15, 1930 at age 55.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Mills b. January 1, 1874

Marriage*

John Leeton Wilson married Sarah Elizabeth Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Elizabeth Mills^1,2

F, b. January 1, 1874

Father

James Taylor Mills^1,2 b. December 22, 1847, d. March 12, 1915

Mother

Tabitha Jane Mills^1,2 b. September 30, 1850, d. September 30, 1934

Sarah Elizabeth Mills was buried at Anderson Mills Cemetery, On US 221, beside driveway of 9052 Floyd Highway North, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 1, 1874 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Leeton Wilson, son of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 24, 1896,her married name was Wilson.

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

John Leeton Wilson b. January 1, 1875, d. March 15, 1930

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth Mills married John Leeton Wilson, son of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Paul Collins^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 1, 1924, d. February 26, 1990

Father

James Peter "Jim" Collins^1,6,3,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960

Mother

Minnie Catherine Stump^1,3,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935

His Social Security Number was 224-24-8737.² Paul Collins was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 He was born on December 1, 1924 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Mary Josephine Firebaugh on January 16, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,9,5 Paul Collins died on February 26, 1990 at Virginia at age 65.^7,2 He Paul Collins, age 65, of Roanoke County died Monday, February 26, 1990. He was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Fulton Truck Co. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Firebaugh Collins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine C. and Buck King, Kissimmee, Fla; Linda C. and Jim Anderson, Diamond Bar, Calif; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin P. and Charlene Collins, Roanoke; two sisters, Mary C. Collins, Callaway; Myrtis C. Etzler, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Dean and Jason Dotson; Leslie and Christopher Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 27, 1990.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 179, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1950

Dwelling 294, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁶

1950

Bakery worker¹⁰

Family

Mary Josephine Firebaugh b. January 28, 1929, d. January 7, 2017

Marriage*

Paul Collins married Mary Josephine Firebaugh on January 16, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,9,5

Children

Barbara Elaine Collins^7,10,9,5
Linda Gail Collins^7,9,5
Kevin Paul Collins^7,9,5

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Collins obituary in the Feb 27, 1990 edition.
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Josephine Collins obituary.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Katherine Collins^1,2,3

F, b. July 28, 1921, d. December 30, 2003

Father

James Peter "Jim" Collins^1,4,5,2 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960

Mother

Minnie Catherine Stump^1,4,5,2 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935

Mary Katherine Collins was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on July 28, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,5,2,3,6 She married Robert Arvil Collins, son of Robert Walter Collins and Martha Ellen Stump, on October 17, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 Mary Katherine Collins died on December 30, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^1,6 She Mary Katherine Collins, 82, of Callaway, died Tuesday December 30, 2003 in the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Collins; parents, James P. and Minnie Collins; son-in-law, Rod Shively. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Ruth Collins, Callaway; daughter, Judy Shively, Ferrum; grandchildren, Joy and Brian Cundiff, Rocky Mount, Blaine and Margaret Shively, Blacksburg, Durand and Angie Shively, Rocky Mount; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Cundiff, Ryan Shively, Jacob Nelson; sisters-in-law, Edith Young and Jo Collins, both of Roanoke. Interment will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery. on December 31, 2003.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1950

Dwelling 87, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1950

Silk mill worker⁸

Family

Robert Arvil Collins b. July 17, 1913, d. July 11, 1979

Marriage*

Mary Katherine Collins married Robert Arvil Collins, son of Robert Walter Collins and Martha Ellen Stump, on October 17, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Katherine Ilene "Judy" Collins+^1,9,5,8 b. December 5, 1937
Orville Frank "Butch" Collins^1,5,8,9

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Katherine Collins obituary in the Dec 31, 2003 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S7730] Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Arvin Collins obituary in the Jul 13, 1979 edition.

Willie May "Billie" Collins^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 24, 1902, d. January 26, 1961

Father

James Peter "Jim" Collins^1,2,4,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960

Mother

Minnie Catherine Stump^1,4,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935

Her Social Security Number was 217-05-1054.⁵ Her married name was Brannan.⁵ Willie May "Billie" Collins was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.^5,6 She married Unknown Brannan.⁵ Willie May "Billie" Collins was born on December 24, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of August 9, 1920,her married name was Carter.² She married John Floyd Carter on August 9, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,7 Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on June 30, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Willie May "Billie" Collins married John Floyd Carter on June 8, 1927 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on July 15, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Willie May "Billie" Collins died on January 26, 1961 at Ranson, Jefferson Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^5,6

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 108, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family 1

Unknown Brannan

Marriage*

Willie May "Billie" Collins married Unknown Brannan.⁵

Family 2

John Floyd Carter b. February 6, 1897, d. November 24, 1946

Marriage*

Willie May "Billie" Collins married John Floyd Carter on August 9, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,7

Divorce*

Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on June 30, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Marriage

Willie May "Billie" Collins married John Floyd Carter on June 8, 1927 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^3,4

Divorce

Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on July 15, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Billie Mae Collins Brannan death certificate.
[S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 20, 1913, d. May 25, 1996

His Social Security Number was 229-34-7149.⁵ John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks, 83, of Fredericksburg died Saturday, May 25, at Mary Washington Hospital. He had retired as a surveyor for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of the sons of the Confederacy and was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Valirie C. Micks; two sons, William W. Micks and John W. Micks, both of Fredericksburg; a brother, Henry B. Micks of Orange; and four grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Graham Cemetery in Orange County.³ He was buried at Graham Cemetery, 14293 Constitution Highway, Orange, Orange Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 20, 1913 at Orange, Orange Co., Virginia; All other records except his birth record have a birth date of Mar 21, 1913.^2,7,5,6 He married Rachel Lethie Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on October 23, 1946 at Washington, D.C..¹ John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks and Rachel Lethie Conner were divorced on June 7, 1967 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks died on May 25, 1996 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,4

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 334, District 90-9A, Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1950

State highway surveyor⁸

Family

Rachel Lethie Conner b. June 5, 1926, d. August 27, 1996

Marriage*

John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks married Rachel Lethie Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on October 23, 1946 at Washington, D.C..¹

Divorce*

John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks and Rachel Lethie Conner were divorced on June 7, 1967 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷

Children

William Wentworth Micks^3,9,8
John Magruder Micks^3,9

Citations

[S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
[S11699] Graham Cemetery, Orange Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John DeJarnette Micks obituary.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Annie Blanche Collins^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 3, 1913, d. July 16, 1940

Father

James Peter "Jim" Collins^2,1,3,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960

Mother

Minnie Catherine Stump^2,1,3,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935

Annie Blanche Collins was buried at Kemper Hale Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 3, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1914.^3,4,5 As of October 25, 1931,her married name was Hale.³ She married Wilsie Julius Hale on October 25, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 Annie Blanche Collins died on July 16, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.^4,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 89, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Wilsie Julius Hale b. July 29, 1908, d. October 19, 1991

Marriage*

Annie Blanche Collins married Wilsie Julius Hale on October 25, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5

Child

David Lee Hale+^7,6,8,9 b. October 19, 1939, d. April 6, 2001

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S13189] Kemper Hale Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David L. Hale obituary in the Apr 9, 2001 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Myrtis Laura Collins^1,2

F, b. July 31, 1906, d. December 25, 1992

Father

James Peter "Jim" Collins^3,4,2,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960

Mother

Minnie Catherine Stump^3,4,2,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935

Myrtis Laura Collins was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 Her Social Security Number was 265-62-3201.⁷ She was born on July 31, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,5 She married William Haden Etzler on March 6, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of March 6, 1933,her married name was Etzler.^2,5 Myrtis Laura Collins died on December 25, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^7,6,1,2 She ETZLER, Myreis (should be Myrtis) Laura Collins, 86, of Roanoke, died December 25, 1992. She was preceded in death by her son, William Fred Etzler, and husband, William Hayden Etzler. She is survived by a daughter, Betty C. Etzler; sister, Mary Collins; sister-in-law, Josephine Collins; brothers-in-law, Frank and Fred Etzler of Florida; several nieces and nephews, including David Hillman. She was a compassionate teacher, a loyal friend and loved one, she thoroughly enjoyed life and will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor. Graveside services will be held at the Mount Union Cemetery in Botetourt County. on December 27, 1992.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 108, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 233, District 13-43B, Miami Beach, Dade Co., Florida

⁸

1950

Dwelling 53, District 69-124, Miami, Dade Co., Florida

⁹

Family

William Haden Etzler b. September 28, 1902, d. May 21, 1986

Marriage*

Myrtis Laura Collins married William Haden Etzler on March 6, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5

Children

William Fred Etzler^6,8,10,9 b. circa 1938, d. December 16, 1963
Betty Catherine Etzler^6,10,9,11

Citations

[S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myreis Laura Collins Etzler obituary in the Dec 27, 1992 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the William Fred Etzler obituary in the Dec 17, 1963 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William H. Etzler obituary in the May 22, 1986 edition.

Pauline Collins^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 9, 1915, d. February 5, 1984

Father

James Peter "Jim" Collins^2,3,4,6,7 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960

Mother

Minnie Catherine Stump^2,3,4,6,7 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935

Pauline Collins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3952.⁹ She was born on December 9, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,6,9,7 As of July 18, 1934,her married name was Rush.⁶ She married William Earl Rush on July 18, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 Pauline Collins died on February 5, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^1,8,4,5 She WIRTZ — Mrs. Pauline Collins Rush, 68, passed away Sunday, February 5, 1984. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Eural (Doris) Jones, Rocky Mount; five sons, William “Dick” Rush, Jimmie Roger Rush, Alfred Franklin “Frank” Rush, Donald Earl Rush, all of Hardy; Richard Ray Rush, Wirtz; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Collins, Callaway; Mrs. Myrtis C. Etzler, Miami, Fla; one brother, Paul Collins, Roanoke. Interment will follow in the Head of the River Church Cemetery. on February 6, 1984.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 304, District 34-7, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 5, District 34-9, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

William Earl Rush b. May 26, 1909, d. October 17, 1974

Marriage*

Pauline Collins married William Earl Rush on July 18, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6

Children

William Irvin Rush^{10,5,11,12,13,14}
Jimmy Roger Rush^{10,15,5,11,12,14,16} b. November 9, 1937, d. December 17, 1993
Alvin F. Rush^10,4 b. August 3, 1939, d. August 5, 1939
Alfred Franklin Rush^{5,10,13,11,12,14,16}
Donald Earl Rush^{5,11,12,14,16}
Doris Pauline Rush^{5,11,12,14,13,16} b. September 6, 1942, d. December 19, 2017
Richard Ray Rush^{5,11,12,14,16} b. May 23, 1948, d. June 30, 2012

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Collins Rush obituary in the Feb 6, 1984 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Earl Rush obituary in the Oct 19, 1974 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Roger Rush obituary in the Dec 19, 1993 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Ray Rush obituary in the Jul 2, 2012 edition.

Ewell Huff Manning^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 22, 1916, d. April 21, 2005

Father

John Henry Manning^2,1,6,5 b. March 3, 1882, d. September 13, 1965

Mother

Rachel Lura Stump^1,2,6,5 b. January 28, 1886, d. May 15, 1948

Ewell Huff Manning was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 230-05-2231.⁸ He was born on August 22, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,7,5 He married Ethel Mae League on April 1, 1939 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁵ Ewell Huff Manning died on April 21, 2005 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 88.^8,7

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 119, District 23, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 172, District 37, Roanoke, Virginia

Family

Ethel Mae League b. circa 1914

Marriage*

Ewell Huff Manning married Ethel Mae League on April 1, 1939 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁵

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Doris Hunt Koger obituary in the Apr 3, 2011 edition.
[S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doris Marie Manning¹

F, b. June 10, 1925, d. March 31, 2011

Father

John Henry Manning^2,3,4,1 b. March 3, 1882, d. September 13, 1965

Mother

Rachel Lura Stump^2,3,4,1 b. January 28, 1886, d. May 15, 1948

Her Social Security Number was 229-64-5060.⁵ Doris Marie Manning was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ She was born on June 10, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,5 As of July 16, 1945,her married name was Hunt.^3,1 She married Posie Andrew Hunt on July 16, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,7,1 As of March 1, 1972,her married name was Koger.¹ Doris Marie Manning married Herbert Alton "Hub" Koger on March 1, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,8,1 Doris Marie Manning died on March 31, 2011 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,5,7 She The funeral for Doris Hunt Koger, 85, of Bassett, who died March 31, 2011, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Orchard Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. Ben Sturgis officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. She was born June 10, 1925, in Roanoke to John M. Manning and Rachel Stump Manning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Posie Hunt and Herbert Koger; and two brothers, Vestal Manning and Ewell Huff Manning. She was a charter member of Orchard Drive Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Sheriff Ewell Hunt of Franklin County; a daughter, Judith H. Ankeny of Stanleytown; a stepson, Ray Hunt of Franklin County; and three grandchildren. on April 3, 2011.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 172, District 37, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 257, District 34-11, Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

Posie Andrew Hunt b. April 8, 1900, d. December 7, 1963

Marriage*

Doris Marie Manning married Posie Andrew Hunt on July 16, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,7,1

Children

Ewell Andrew Hunt+^3,1,9 b. January 31, 1955, d. August 29, 2015
Judith "Judy" Hunt^3,9

Family 2

Herbert Alton "Hub" Koger b. March 4, 1913, d. February 2, 2002

Marriage*

Doris Marie Manning married Herbert Alton "Hub" Koger on March 1, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,8,1

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Doris Hunt Koger obituary in the Apr 3, 2011 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Herbert Alton Koger obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Ewell Andrew Hunt obituary.