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Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson^1,2

F, b. March 10, 1916, d. November 8, 2002

Her Social Security Number was 223-01-3530.³ Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 10, 1916 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.³ She married William Everett "Willie" Woodward, son of James Wesley Letcher Woodward and Tempa T. Patra "Tempy" Conner, after 1931.^1,2,4 As of after 1931,her married name was Woodward. As of April 5, 1958,her married name was Lautenslager.⁵ Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson married Edwin John Lautenslager on April 5, 1958 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵ Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson died on November 8, 2002 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 86.^2,3 She Nancy Ferguson Woodward, 86, of Lakewood Manor, widow of William Everett Woodward, died Friday, November 8, 2002. She is survived by two daughters, Melinda Sue Woodward and Shirley Morrison and her husband, James O. Morrison; a sister, Helen Sue Carlton; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; two sisters-in-law, Mary Wallace Ferguson and Margaret C. Woodward. Mrs. Woodward was an active member of North Run Baptist Church and worked part-time as a receptionist at Lakewood Manor after retiring from the Virginia Baptist Board. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the music program of North Run Baptist Church. on November 10, 2002.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 360, District 44-3, Brookland, Henrico Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

William Everett "Willie" Woodward b. February 2, 1901, d. May 20, 1951

Marriage*

Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson married William Everett "Willie" Woodward, son of James Wesley Letcher Woodward and Tempa T. Patra "Tempy" Conner, after 1931.^1,2,4

Children

Melinda Sue Woodward² b. January 18, 1941, d. December 15, 2011
Shirley Elizabeth Woodward^2,5

Family 2

Edwin John Lautenslager b. circa 1908

Marriage*

Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson married Edwin John Lautenslager on April 5, 1958 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Nancy Ferguson Woodward obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Haden Mills^1,2

M, b. December 4, 1864, d. March 22, 1962

Father

Haden H. "Hade" Williams² b. 1845, d. 1878

Mother

Mary M. Mills^1,2 b. March 7, 1842, d. June 19, 1918

William Haden Mills was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 4, 1864 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge, daughter of James Peter "Pete" Aldridge and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge, on September 3, 1887 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 William Haden Mills died on March 22, 1962 at age 97.²

Family

Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge b. September 30, 1869, d. November 10, 1952

Marriage*

He married Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge, daughter of James Peter "Pete" Aldridge and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge, on September 3, 1887 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2

Children

Walter Staples Mills+^3,1,2 b. August 20, 1888, d. December 5, 1929
Effie Susan Mills+^1,2 b. January 5, 1890, d. August 23, 1978
Thomas Franklin "Tom" Mills+^1,4,2 b. April 27, 1898, d. August 10, 1967
Pearl Mills+^1,3,5,2 b. March 13, 1903, d. June 22, 2001
Sally Ann Mills+^2,6 b. October 31, 1905, d. October 9, 1990

Citations

[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Mills DeWeese obituary in the Jun 24, 2001 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge^1,2

F, b. September 30, 1869, d. November 10, 1952

Father

James Peter "Pete" Aldridge^1,2 b. December 5, 1844, d. April 19, 1931

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Aldridge^1,2 b. circa 1846, d. September 7, 1928

Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 30, 1869 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married William Haden Mills, son of Haden H. "Hade" Williams and Mary M. Mills, on September 3, 1887 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of September 3, 1887,her married name was Mills. Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge died on November 10, 1952 at age 83.²

Family

William Haden Mills b. December 4, 1864, d. March 22, 1962

Marriage*

She married William Haden Mills, son of Haden H. "Hade" Williams and Mary M. Mills, on September 3, 1887 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2

Children

Walter Staples Mills+^1,3,2 b. August 20, 1888, d. December 5, 1929
Effie Susan Mills+^1,2 b. January 5, 1890, d. August 23, 1978
Thomas Franklin "Tom" Mills+^1,4,2 b. April 27, 1898, d. August 10, 1967
Pearl Mills+^3,1,5,2 b. March 13, 1903, d. June 22, 2001
Sally Ann Mills+^2,6 b. October 31, 1905, d. October 9, 1990

Citations

[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Mills DeWeese obituary in the Jun 24, 2001 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edmund Nelson DeWeese^1,2,3

M, b. December 29, 1924, d. April 17, 1934

Father

William Curtis DeWeese^4,5,1,6,7,3 b. June 22, 1901, d. May 12, 1967

Mother

Sally Ann Mills^4,5,1,6,7,3 b. October 31, 1905, d. October 9, 1990

Edmund Nelson DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He was born on December 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on April 17, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 9.^4,1,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 25, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Citations

[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[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.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sallie Mills DeWeese obituary in the Oct 10, 1990 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Calvin DeWeese obituary in the Mar 5, 2011 edition.

Infant Female Craft

F, b. May 1, 1876, d. May 15, 1876

Father

John Spencer Craft^1,2 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Elmore^1,2 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902

Infant Female Craft was born on May 1, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 15, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Robert Stanley "Bob" Sides^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 9, 1927, d. September 12, 1990

His Social Security Number was 028-22-4883.⁷ Robert Stanley "Bob" Sides was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ruby Fern Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence.^8,1,2 Robert Stanley "Bob" Sides was born on November 9, 1927 at Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^7,2,3,4,5 He died on September 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,2,4 He Mr. Robert Stanley Sides, age 62, of Roanoke County, formerly of Martinsville, died at his home Wednesday, September 12, 1990. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruby Garven Sides; mother, Florence Sides; a brother, William Sides; sister, Florence Heath of Florida; son, Robert S. Sides, Jr. of South Carolina; daughter, Martha Lathrop of New Jersey; three stepdaughters, Donna G. Finney of Blue Ridge; Vicki G. Trest, Roanoke; and Carole G. Willhide of Chico, Calif; also surviving are eleven precious grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Salvation Army or a charity of choice. on September 13, 1990.¹

Family

Ruby Fern Hall b. June 9, 1918, d. June 18, 2002

Marriage*

He married Ruby Fern Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence.^8,1,2

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert S. Sides obituary in the Sep 13, 1990 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4517] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Hall Garven Sides obituary in the Jun 20, 2002 edition.

Cora Manda Poff^1,2

F, b. February 28, 1887, d. November 25, 1963

Father

William Riley "Billy" Poff^{1,3,4,5,2,6,7,8} b. March 8, 1862, d. November 4, 1945

Mother

Virginia Ann "Jennie" Carr^{1,3,4,5,2,6,7,8} b. October 8, 1861, d. April 30, 1941

Cora Manda Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7 She was born on February 28, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 29, 1888.^6,7 She married Leander Albon Holland, son of Robert Bruce Holland and Alice Josephine Bird, on October 22, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 As of October 22, 1944,her married name was Holland. Cora Manda Poff died on November 25, 1963 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 76.^9,7

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1900

Dwelling 65, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 18, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 73, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 79, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Children

Roy Junior Poff^5,11 b. October 15, 1922, d. December 30, 1978
Clifton William Poff+^5,8 b. April 29, 1924, d. June 1, 1975

Family 2

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

Marriage*

Cora Manda Poff married Leander Albon Holland, son of Robert Bruce Holland and Alice Josephine Bird, on October 22, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Zella Luella Miller¹

F, b. May 10, 1909, d. February 26, 1984

Zella Luella Miller was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4471 Lincoln Drive, Cypress, Orange Co., California.² Her Social Security Number was 509-05-3357.³ She was born on May 10, 1909 at Kansas.^3,4 As of 1929,her married name was Cole.¹ She married Hampton Abraham Cole, son of Bailey Cole and Bertie Lee Blackwell, in 1929.¹ Zella Luella Miller died on February 26, 1984 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 74.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 32, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas

⁵

Family

Hampton Abraham Cole b. December 6, 1901, d. August 25, 1983

Marriage*

Zella Luella Miller married Hampton Abraham Cole, son of Bailey Cole and Bertie Lee Blackwell, in 1929.¹

Child

Tresa Cheney⁶

Citations

[S3215] Ms., online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=emchinchey&id=I910
[S4057] Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cypress), Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S801] Tresa Cheney (daughter), "Hampton Cole," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 19, 2002.

Stacy Lynn Finney^1,2,3

F, b. May 5, 1975, d. November 28, 2022

Father

Curtis Gale Finney^1,2,4 b. July 7, 1947, d. May 2, 2024

Mother

Donna Gail Garven^1,2,4

Stacy Lynn Finney was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 5, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on November 28, 2022 at Georgia at age 47.² She Stacy Lynn Finney, May 5, 1975 - November 28, 2022. It is with a sad and broken heart that we tell of the passing of our daughter, Stacy Lynn Finney of Hoschton, Ga., who was 47 and lived a challenging life as she was mentally challenged from birth and was diagnosed as bi-polar at about 22. She was in Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, Ga. for most of November. She is survived by her parents, Curtis and Donna Garven Finney of Hoschton, Ga., formerly of Roanoke: brother, Kevin Finney of Cloverdale, Va; uncle, James L. Finney and wife, Karen, of Linden, N.C; aunt, Vicki Garven Dalton of Fincastle, Va; her boyfriend of 25 years who could light up her eyes, Hal Shrake of Edgewater, Fla; and a very loving family and friends. She attended Botetourt High School and graduated from Duluth High School in Duluth, Ga. after our transfer to Georgia. She loved being outside, around people, walking and her absolute passion in life was coloring pictures and distributing them to everyone who would take them. We pray God has an unending supply of Mickey Mouse coloring books and crayons. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Salem, Va. on December 14, 2022.²

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Hall Garven Sides obituary in the Jun 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stacy Lynn Finney obituary in the Dec 14, 2022 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Curtis Finney obituary.

Shirley Jean Collier^1,2

F, b. August 24, 1936, d. July 25, 1978

Father

James Garfield Collier^3,4,1 b. September 26, 1912, d. September 21, 1949

Mother

Pauline Vida DeWeese^3,4,1 b. April 23, 1918, d. October 13, 1995

Shirley Jean Collier was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 348-30-8680.¹ Her married name was Seidelman.⁶ She married Donald F. Seidelman Sr.⁶ Shirley Jean Collier was born on August 24, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on July 25, 1978 at Illinois at age 41.^7,8

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 564, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Family

Donald F. Seidelman Sr.

Marriage*

Shirley Jean Collier married Donald F. Seidelman Sr.⁶

Children

Tom Seidelman^6,9
Tony Seidelman^6,9
Gary J. Seidelman^6,9
Terry G. Seidelman+^6,9 b. January 11, 1960, d. May 21, 2019
Donald F. Seidelman Jr.+^6,9 b. February 23, 1964, d. March 11, 2021

Citations

[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12541] Dieterle Memorial Home & Cremation Ceremonies, online www.dieterlememorialhome.com, From the Margaret A. Vaughn obituary.
[S12543] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Kane Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S4369] Beacon News, The, From the Donald F. Seidelman, Jr. obituary in the Mar 14, 2021 edition.
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4369] Beacon News, The, From the Terry Seidelman obituary in the Mar 24, 2019 edition.

Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 17, 1875, d. November 18, 1954

Father

Clifton Walker Elmore^5,1,6,3 b. April 11, 1845, d. April 21, 1940

Mother

Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore^5,1,3 b. April 28, 1843, d. August 7, 1925

Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on January 17, 1875 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Laura Lee Craft, daughter of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on July 1, 1895 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore died on November 18, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^8,4,7

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 136, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 380, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 34, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 209, District 76, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 363, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1900		Assistant postmaster⁹
1910		House painter¹⁰
1920		Freight depot clerk¹¹

Family

Laura Lee Craft b. December 19, 1867, d. March 14, 1947

Marriage*

Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore married Laura Lee Craft, daughter of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on July 1, 1895 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Howard Earnest Elmore+^9,10,13 b. December 25, 1898, d. August 7, 1965
Amanda Josephine Elmore^10,14 b. June 12, 1902, d. June 1, 1918
Sarah Elizabeth Elmore+^10,11 b. September 8, 1902, d. November 11, 1971

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2095] New Castle Record, From the Mary E. Elmore obituary in the Aug 15, 1925 edition.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton Walker Elmore obituary in the Aug 22, 1940 edition.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
[S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Annie Muriel DeWitt^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 10, 1904, d. December 6, 1998

Father

Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt^2,3,4,5,6,7 b. October 8, 1875, d. August 13, 1958

Mother

Maggie Florence Vest^2,3,4,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1876, d. February 22, 1975

Annie Muriel DeWitt was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-60-7315.⁹ She was born on June 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,1,2,8,4,5,6,7} She married Valentine Thrash Strickler, son of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on March 11, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,1,2,8,5,11} As of March 11, 1947,her married name was Strickler. As of October 30, 1962,her married name was Murray.¹² Annie Muriel DeWitt married Charles Lafayette Murray on October 30, 1962 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹² Annie Muriel DeWitt died on December 6, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^9,2 She MURRAY, Muriel Dewitt Strickler, 94, of Check passed away Sunday, December 6, 1998 at the Lewis Gale Medical Center. Born June 10, 1904 she was the daughter of the late Samuel Zachariah and Maggie Vest DeWitt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by both her husbands, V.T. Strickler and Charles L. Murray, five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two sisters, Daisy D. Thomas of Floyd and Kate P. DeWitt of Copper Hill. Several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. She had lived in Tazewell County for about forty years before retiring to Floyd County in 1982 and had just recently become a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. A graveside service will be at the Stonewall Cemetery. on December 8, 1998.²

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 176, District 93-30, Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia

¹³

Family 1

Valentine Thrash Strickler b. July 13, 1883, d. December 18, 1958

Marriage*

Annie Muriel DeWitt married Valentine Thrash Strickler, son of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on March 11, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,1,2,8,5,11}

Family 2

Charles Lafayette Murray

Marriage*

Annie Muriel DeWitt married Charles Lafayette Murray on October 30, 1962 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹²

Citations

[S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel DeWitt Strickler Murry obitutary in the Dec 8, 1998 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Maggie Vest DeWitt obituary in the Feb 27, 1975 edition.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Valentine Thrash Strickler death certificate.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt^1,2,3,4

M, b. October 8, 1875, d. August 13, 1958

Father

Thomas Keen DeWitt⁵ b. December 31, 1846, d. January 31, 1940

Mother

Sarah Rosabelle Strickler⁵ b. June 20, 1847, d. July 8, 1924

Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 8, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Maggie Florence Vest, daughter of Charles David Vest and Margaret Ellen Hoback, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,6,2,3 Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt died on August 13, 1958 at age 82.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Maggie Florence Vest b. July 2, 1876, d. February 22, 1975

Marriage*

Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt married Maggie Florence Vest, daughter of Charles David Vest and Margaret Ellen Hoback, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,6,2,3

Children

Annie Muriel DeWitt^8,6,5,3,9,10 b. June 10, 1904, d. December 6, 1998
Fannie DeWitt+^6,11,3 b. October 16, 1907, d. February 6, 1985
Kate Pauline DeWitt^12,9,13 b. October 3, 1913, d. July 25, 1999

Citations

[S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Maggie Vest DeWitt obituary in the Feb 27, 1975 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel DeWitt Strickler Murry obitutary in the Dec 8, 1998 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Pauline DeWitt obituary in the Jul 26, 1999 edition.

Maggie Florence Vest^1,2

F, b. July 2, 1876, d. February 22, 1975

Father

Charles David Vest^1,2 b. April 1, 1838, d. March 2, 1878

Mother

Margaret Ellen Hoback^1,2 b. June 3, 1847, d. June 24, 1942

Maggie Florence Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on July 2, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,1,2 She married Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt, son of Thomas Keen DeWitt and Sarah Rosabelle Strickler, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,2 As of December 21, 1899,her married name was DeWitt. Maggie Florence Vest died on February 22, 1975 at Virginia at age 98.^3,4,5 She Mrs. Maggie Vest DeWitt age 98, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1975. She was the widow of S. Zack DeWitt. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Muriel Murray, North Tazwell; Mrs Fannie Hall, Stanton; Mrs Daisy Thomas, Floyd; Miss Kate Dewitt, Copper Hill; Mrs. Virvinia Dare Wyrick, Pocahontas; three sons, Charles K. DeWitt and Roscoe W. DeWitt, both of Copper Hill; Lewis C. Dewitt, Stanton; also 10 grandchildren and 12 great grand children. Funeral services were Monday Feb. 24, 1975 at 3 pm at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Wimmer and The Rev. Archie Naff officiating with interment in the Stonewall Church Cemetery. on February 27, 1975.⁴

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt b. October 8, 1875, d. August 13, 1958

Marriage*

Maggie Florence Vest married Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt, son of Thomas Keen DeWitt and Sarah Rosabelle Strickler, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,2

Children

Annie Muriel DeWitt^7,4,1,2,8,9 b. June 10, 1904, d. December 6, 1998
Fannie DeWitt+^4,2,10 b. October 16, 1907, d. February 6, 1985
Kate Pauline DeWitt^11,8,12 b. October 3, 1913, d. July 25, 1999

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Maggie Vest DeWitt obituary in the Feb 27, 1975 edition.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel DeWitt Strickler Murry obitutary in the Dec 8, 1998 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Pauline DeWitt obituary in the Jul 26, 1999 edition.

Pauline Audrey Akers^1,2

F, b. February 20, 1902, d. July 21, 1940

Father

Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Akers^1,3,4,5 b. March 13, 1862, d. August 13, 1937

Mother

Della May/Mae Cannaday^1,3,4,5 b. April 1, 1872, d. November 5, 1944

Pauline Audrey Akers was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 She was born on February 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Wallace Carroll King, son of Peter Morris King and Sarah Cynthia Vest, on June 1, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,6,3 As of June 1, 1922,her married name was King. Pauline Audrey Akers died on July 21, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 38.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 17, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 1, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 135, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Wallace Carroll King b. June 23, 1900, d. July 9, 1991

Marriage*

Pauline Audrey Akers married Wallace Carroll King, son of Peter Morris King and Sarah Cynthia Vest, on June 1, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,6,3

Children

Audrey Mae King+^{9,7,8,10,11,12} b. March 26, 1923, d. February 26, 2015
Earl Wallace King+^{1,3,13,7,14,8,10,12,15} b. August 25, 1924, d. January 14, 1957
Iris Gwinn King+^{1,3,14,7,8,10,12} b. January 27, 1929, d. May 11, 2021
Mary Ann King+^1,13,8,10,12 b. April 6, 1933, d. January 8, 2009

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[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 Wallace Carroll King obituary in the Jul 10, 1991 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Audrey Mae King Brown obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle obituary in the May 14, 2021 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann King Peters obituary in the Jan 10, 2009 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Cassie Ann Walton^1,2,3

F, b. November 19, 1901, d. August 17, 1964

Father

Lewis Napolean Walton^1,4,5,3 b. January 16, 1870, d. December 30, 1937

Mother

Melvina Elizabeth Poff^1,4,5,3 b. August 24, 1868, d. December 20, 1937

Cassie Ann Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on November 19, 1901 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Lewis Arthur Austin Sr., son of William Thomas "Bill" Austin and Lucy Olivia Byrd, on November 20, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of November 20, 1932,her married name was Austin. Cassie Ann Walton died on August 17, 1964 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 62.^1,2,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 142, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 202, District 45, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 94, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her brother Alfred⁷

Occupation

1920

Overall factory garment worker⁵

Family

Lewis Arthur Austin Sr. b. June 6, 1896, d. February 17, 1966

Marriage*

Cassie Ann Walton married Lewis Arthur Austin Sr., son of William Thomas "Bill" Austin and Lucy Olivia Byrd, on November 20, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3

Children

Marion Gene Walton Austin+^2,6,8 b. April 15, 1927, d. February 5, 2015
Lewis Arthur "Junior" Austin Jr.^2,6
Robert Alfred "Bobby" Austin^2,6

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S832] Ann Unknown, "Cassie Walton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 13, 2002.
[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.
[S968] Robert A. Austin, "Robert Austin Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 18, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lewis Arthur Austin Sr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 6, 1896, d. February 17, 1966

Father

William Thomas "Bill" Austin^3,5 b. April 24, 1858, d. October 31, 1938

Mother

Lucy Olivia Byrd^3,5 b. November 28, 1855, d. June 9, 1939

Lewis Arthur Austin Sr. was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on June 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Cassie Ann Walton, daughter of Lewis Napolean Walton and Melvina Elizabeth Poff, on November 20, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Lewis Arthur Austin Sr. died on February 17, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 69.^1,5

Family

Cassie Ann Walton b. November 19, 1901, d. August 17, 1964

Marriage*

He married Cassie Ann Walton, daughter of Lewis Napolean Walton and Melvina Elizabeth Poff, on November 20, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5

Children

Marion Gene Walton Austin+⁶ b. April 15, 1927, d. February 5, 2015
Lewis Arthur "Junior" Austin Jr.^2,3
Robert Alfred "Bobby" Austin^2,3

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S832] Ann Unknown, "Cassie Walton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 13, 2002.
[S968] Robert A. Austin, "Robert Austin Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 18, 2002.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruth Mary Walton¹

F, b. April 14, 1896, d. July 6, 1983

Father

Lewis Napolean Walton^1,2,3,4,5 b. January 16, 1870, d. December 30, 1937

Mother

Melvina Elizabeth Poff^1,2,3,4,5 b. August 24, 1868, d. December 20, 1937

Ruth Mary Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 577-07-6226.⁶ She was born on April 14, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,5 As of May 27, 1939,her married name was Tubman.⁷ She married Dr. James Richard Tubman on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,5,7 Ruth Mary Walton died on July 6, 1983 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 87.^1,8,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 99, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 142, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 202, District 45, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 130, District 130, Washington, D.C.

⁹

1940

Dwelling 7, District 1-392, Washington, D.C.

¹⁰

Occupation

1920

Office stenographer⁴

Family

Dr. James Richard Tubman b. March 31, 1867, d. February 17, 1947

Marriage*

Ruth Mary Walton married Dr. James Richard Tubman on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,5,7

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S832] Ann Unknown, "Cassie Walton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 13, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dr. James Richard Tubman^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 31, 1867, d. February 17, 1947

Dr. James Richard Tubman was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C..⁴ He was born on March 31, 1867 at Alexandria Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Ruth Mary Walton, daughter of Lewis Napolean Walton and Melvina Elizabeth Poff, on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 Dr. James Richard Tubman died on February 17, 1947 at age 79.⁴

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 7, District 1-392, Washington, D.C.

Occupation

1940

Physician²

Family

Ruth Mary Walton b. April 14, 1896, d. July 6, 1983

Marriage*

Dr. James Richard Tubman married Ruth Mary Walton, daughter of Lewis Napolean Walton and Melvina Elizabeth Poff, on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6

Citations

[S832] Ann Unknown, "Cassie Walton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 13, 2002.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4320] 1865-1896 Bureau of Vital Statistics - Birth Register for Alexandria County, Alexandria County, Virginia Births, 1865-96.
[S4321] Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C., online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lizzie Lou Brizendine^1,2

F, b. October 20, 1899, d. February 3, 1972

Father

Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine^3,2,4,5 b. May 4, 1875, d. January 13, 1948

Mother

Mary Susan Craft^3,2,4 b. June 20, 1882, d. February 18, 1931

Lizzie Lou Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on October 20, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Oney Raymond Brizendine, son of Lee A. "Andy" Brizendine and Sallie M. "May" Welch, on April 28, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 Lizzie Lou Brizendine died on February 3, 1972 at age 72.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 53, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 35, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 243, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 351, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Oney Raymond Brizendine b. September 3, 1898, d. August 16, 1979

Marriage*

Lizzie Lou Brizendine married Oney Raymond Brizendine, son of Lee A. "Andy" Brizendine and Sallie M. "May" Welch, on April 28, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,5

Children

Claude Jackson Brizendine^1,7,8,5 b. May 19, 1921, d. October 23, 1950
Mildred Susan Brizendine^7,8,5
Jean Lee Brizendine+^7,9,8,5,10 b. September 22, 1927, d. October 22, 2012

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Jean Brizendine Helems obituary.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.