Henry Light1,2,3

M, b. circa 1771, d. April, 1823
FatherLazarus Light b. circa 1740, d. 1786
MotherElizabeth Unknown
     Henry Light was born circa 1771. He married Lydia Hathaway, daughter of Leonard Hathaway and Susannah Unknown, on November 6, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Henry Light died in April, 1823.1 He left a will in August, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Probated.1

Census Records

1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

Lydia Hathaway
Marriage*Henry Light married Lydia Hathaway, daughter of Leonard Hathaway and Susannah Unknown, on November 6, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S723] Virginia Montgomery Co., Montgomery Co., Virginia, Deed Book I.

Louella Poff1

F, b. December, 1889
FatherJames Fleming Poff2,1,3 b. March 19, 1866, d. March 8, 1943
MotherMinnie Belle McNeil2,1,3 b. January 8, 1868, d. April 19, 1942
     Louella Poff was born in December, 1889 at Virginia.2 She married Walter Scott Pipes on April 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 As of April 16, 1908,her married name was Pipes.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 129, District 75, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 69, Cecil, Haywood Co., North Carolina5
1930Dwelling 164, District 16, Pigeon, Haywood Co., North Carolina6
1940Dwelling 5, District 44-21, Pigeon, Haywood Co., North Carolina7

Family

Walter Scott Pipes b. June 27, 1888, d. November 22, 1970
Marriage*Louella Poff married Walter Scott Pipes on April 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S1126] Assisted by M. Wayne Pipes John O. Hawkins, The Decendants of Hiram Pipes of Wilkes County, North Carolina.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Finnie P. Young obituary in the Mar 24, 2001 edition.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Otis Pipes death certificate.

Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest1,2,3

F, b. September 27, 1878, d. September 22, 1944
FatherIsaac Hall Vest2,1 b. June 13, 1856, d. May 31, 1920
MotherSarah Elizabeth M. Vest2,1 b. July 17, 1856, d. August 17, 1930
     Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She was born on September 27, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner, son of William Nathan Conner and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall, on May 5, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of May 5, 1908,her married name was Conner. Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest died on September 22, 1944 at age 65.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 7, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 207, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 79, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner b. January 11, 1877, d. December 28, 1953
Marriage*Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest married Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner, son of William Nathan Conner and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall, on May 5, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willye M. Conner obituary in the Sep 29, 1994 edition.
  12. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl A. Collins, Jr. obituary in the Jan 18, 2011 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Conner Collins obitutary in the Jun 14, 2003 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel C. Guilliams obituary in the Sep 14, 2011 edition.

Walter Scott Pipes1,2,3,4

M, b. June 27, 1888, d. November 22, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 247-54-1580.5 Walter Scott Pipes was born on June 27, 1888 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.2,5,3,4 He married Louella Poff, daughter of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, on April 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 Walter Scott Pipes died on November 22, 1970 at Maryland at age 82.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 162, District 69, Cecil, Haywood Co., North Carolina7
1930Dwelling 164, District 16, Pigeon, Haywood Co., North Carolina8
1940Dwelling 5, District 44-21, Pigeon, Haywood Co., North Carolina9

Occupation

1920Logging laborer7
1930Pulp wood contractor8
1940Logging timber foreman9

Family

Louella Poff b. December, 1889
Marriage*Walter Scott Pipes married Louella Poff, daughter of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, on April 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1126] Assisted by M. Wayne Pipes John O. Hawkins, The Decendants of Hiram Pipes of Wilkes County, North Carolina.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Finnie P. Young obituary in the Mar 24, 2001 edition.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Otis Pipes death certificate.

Georgia Pipes1

F
FatherWalter Scott Pipes1 b. June 27, 1888, d. November 22, 1970
MotherLouella Poff1 b. December, 1889
     Georgia Pipes died; Died in infancy.1 She was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1126] Assisted by M. Wayne Pipes John O. Hawkins, The Decendants of Hiram Pipes of Wilkes County, North Carolina.
  2. [S210] Maynard McNeil, McNeil Cemetery.

William Herbert Woodward1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 3, 1924, d. August 21, 1931
FatherWilliam Everett "Willie" Woodward1,2,3,4 b. February 2, 1901, d. May 20, 1951
MotherMary Alice "Rebecca" Conner1,3 b. January 18, 1903, d. June 15, 1931
     William Herbert Woodward was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 3, 1924 at Richmond, Virginia.5 He died on August 21, 1931 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 6.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 51, Richmond, Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ardella Smith

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

Family

Children

Citations

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

Thomas Edgar Poff1

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1930Coal mine motorman7
1940Coal miner8

Family

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

Citations

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

Harlie Martin Poff1

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

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

Citations

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

Shirley Green Poff1

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest1,2,3

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

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S2859] Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2217445&GRid=60242894&CRid=2217445&
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Eugene O. King1,2

M, b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
FatherThomas Jack King3,4,5 b. 1836, d. March 23, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Burch3,4,5 b. February 27, 1852, d. March 20, 1917
     Eugene O. King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on April 11, 1884 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,4,6,5 He married Delia A. Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on November 14, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,2,5 Eugene O. King died on January 4, 1959 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,1,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 311, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 107, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Delia A. Mills b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
Marriage*Eugene O. King married Delia A. Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on November 14, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gladys Ellen King1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 6, 1910, d. December 25, 1951
FatherEugene O. King1,6,2,3,7,4,5 b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
MotherDelia A. Mills1,6,2,3,7,4,5 b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
     Gladys Ellen King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,5 She was born on February 6, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,5 As of March 27, 1948,her married name was Reid.4 She married Bernard Henry Reid on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,4 Gladys Ellen King died on December 25, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.5

Census Records

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Clovis M. King1,2

F, b. May 4, 1913, d. January 3, 1997
FatherEugene O. King1,3,2 b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
MotherDelia A. Mills1,3,2 b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3685.4 Clovis M. King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6 She married John Harvey Cooper, son of Jacob Harvey Cooper and Sarah Viola "Sallie" Mason.5,7,1 Her married name was Cooper. Clovis M. King was born on May 4, 1913 at Virginia.1 She died on January 3, 1997 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.4,5,1,8 She COOPER, Clovis King, 83, of Bent Mountain, passed away Friday, January 3, 1997 at her home. She was the owner and operator of the Pantry Restaurant at Bent Mountain. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Cooper; brother, James N. King and a sister, Gladys King Reid. Survivors include one son, Howard D. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C; three grandsons, Lt. Cmdr. John H. Cooper, Newport, R.I., Brian L. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C., Dwayne A. Cooper, Greenville, S.C; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Julianne Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C; special nephew, James N. King II, Roanoke; two special nieces, Carolyn Young and Sallie Grubb both of Roanoke; special friend, Marbrie Worrell, Bent Mountain; also several other nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carilion Hospice, c/o Roanoke Memorial Hospital or Copper Hill Church Cemetery Fund, c/o John Dennis Harmon, Cooper Hill, Va. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 5, 1997.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

John Harvey Cooper b. January 3, 1910, d. March 25, 1994
Marriage*Clovis M. King married John Harvey Cooper, son of Jacob Harvey Cooper and Sarah Viola "Sallie" Mason.5,7,1 
Child
  • Howard D. Cooper5,7,1

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clovis King Cooper obitutary in the Jan 5, 1997 edition.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Cooper obitutary in the Mar 26, 1994 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Nathan King Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 10, 1916, d. December 23, 1953
FatherEugene O. King1,5,6,7,4 b. April 11, 1884, d. January 4, 1959
MotherDelia A. Mills1,5,6,7,4 b. June 10, 1889, d. December 27, 1985
     James Nathan King Sr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He married Margie Ann Hale, daughter of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese.1,2 James Nathan King Sr. was born on December 10, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He died on December 23, 1953 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 37.1,2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 44, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 51, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 107, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Margie Ann Hale b. April 8, 1920, d. September 30, 1993
Marriage*James Nathan King Sr. married Margie Ann Hale, daughter of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan King obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bernard Henry Reid1,2

M, b. May 22, 1908, d. February 9, 1992
     Bernard Henry Reid was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 225-10-6049.4 He was born on May 22, 1908 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4,2 He married Gladys Ellen King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia A. Mills, on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,3,2 Bernard Henry Reid died on February 9, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.4,1,6 He Mr. Bernard Henry Reid, age 83, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 9, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Blanche M. Reid; one sister, Erma Reid, San Diego, Calif; two brothers, E. D. Reid, Roanoke; John W. Reid, Blue Ridge; one half sister, Betty Haynes, Ridgeway; one half brother, H. G. Reid, Jr., Troutville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Burris officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Roanoke-Salem Chapter, P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, VA 24012. on February 11, 1992.1

Family

Gladys Ellen King b. February 6, 1910, d. December 25, 1951
Marriage*He married Gladys Ellen King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia A. Mills, on March 27, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,3,2 

Citations

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

John Harvey Cooper1,2,3

M, b. January 3, 1910, d. March 25, 1994
FatherJacob Harvey Cooper3,4 b. January 14, 1876, d. July 13, 1964
MotherSarah Viola "Sallie" Mason3,4 b. January 3, 1884, d. November 3, 1944
     John Harvey Cooper married Clovis M. King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia A. Mills.1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 225-48-4742.6 John Harvey Cooper was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,7 He was born on January 3, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 He died on March 25, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.6,2,7 He COOPER, John Harvey, 84, of Bent Mountain, passed away Friday, March 25, 1994, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Survivors are his wife, Clovis King Cooper, Bent Mountain; son, Howard D. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C; three grandsons, John Howard Cooper, Charleston, S.C., Brian L. Cooper, Spartanburg, S.C., Dwayne A. Cooper, Atlanta, Ga; nephew, James Nathan King, Roanoke; niece, Carolyn Young, Roanoke; special friend, Marbrie Worrell, Bent Mountain. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Burial will be in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bent Mountain Fire Department and Rescue Squad. on March 26, 1994.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 442, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer4
1940Fruit grower8

Family

Clovis M. King b. May 4, 1913, d. January 3, 1997
Marriage*John Harvey Cooper married Clovis M. King, daughter of Eugene O. King and Delia A. Mills.1,2,5 
Child
  • Howard D. Cooper1,2,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clovis King Cooper obitutary in the Jan 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Cooper obitutary in the Mar 26, 1994 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Infant King

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

Citations

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

Charlotte Shockey1

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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

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

Citations

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

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

M, b. August 16, 1946, d. April 2, 2013
FatherJames Nathan King Sr.1,2 b. December 10, 1916, d. December 23, 1953
MotherMargie Ann Hale1,4,5,2 b. April 8, 1920, d. September 30, 1993
     James Nathan "Jimmy" King Jr. was born on August 16, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 He died on April 2, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2,3,6 He James (Jimmy) Nathan King, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. James was preceded in death by his parents, Margie King Swope and James Nathan King; and stepfather, John Swope; brother-in-law, Bruce H. Young. James was a Vietnam Army Veteran and loved sports, being an avid golfer and enjoying his fellow golfers at Blue Hill Golf Course. Surviving is his sister, Carolyn A. Young; his stepsister, Sharon Swope Stanley; his brother, Wes Swope; his nieces and nephews, Katie Young, Melissa Stanley and Michael Swope. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA or Wounded Warrior Project. on April 5, 2013.2

Citations

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