Aaron M. Conner

M, b. November, 1811, d. September 1, 1867
FatherAndrew Conner1,2,3 b. circa 1763, d. circa 1845
MotherElizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge2,3 b. circa 1779
     Aaron M. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born in November, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He married Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3 Aaron M. Conner Was granted a land grant of 12 1/2 arces on the head of Master Branch of the waters of Little River on July 31, 1843. He died on September 1, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55; Reportedly found dead sitting on a tree stump while out cutting wood.4,7

Census Records

1840Floyd Co., Virginia1 female 50-59 yo, 1 male & 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male 10-14 yo, 1 male 5-9 yo, 1 male & 1 female 0-4 yo8
1850Dwelling 84, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1860Dwelling 373, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1850Farmer9
1860Farmer10

Family

Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole b. October 6, 1814, d. September 15, 1900
Marriage*Aaron M. Conner married Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Andrew Conner.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  8. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William V. Conner death certificate.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Samuel Craft1

M, b. December 13, 1856, d. June 20, 1868
FatherJohn Spencer Craft2,1 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore2,1 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Samuel Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 13, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,3 He died on June 20, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 11; Died of poison.2,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 391, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Robert Allen "Bob" Booth1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 29, 1948, d. January 23, 1990
FatherWarren Harding Booth1,8,2,4,7 b. October 26, 1920, d. November 30, 1997
MotherAthleen Ruby Howell1,2,4,7 b. July 26, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 229-62-9951.9 Robert Allen "Bob" Booth was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7 He was born on April 29, 1948 at Kopperston, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.9,3,5,7 He married Mary Ellen Rumburg, daughter of Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, on May 14, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,2,6 Robert Allen "Bob" Booth died on January 23, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.9,1,3,7 He SHAWSVILLE - Robert A. (Bob) Booth, age 41, died Tuesday, January 23, 1990, at his home. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church and formerly employed by Theimer-Sysco and Arlington Wholesalers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney J. Booth and is survived by his wife, Mary Rumburg Booth; a son, David A. Booth of Shawsville; a daughter, Amy M. Booth, Shawsville; two stepdaughters, Cynthia W. Angle, Shawsville; Melanie W. Harvey of Elliston; his mother, Athleen Booth Conner of Cottondale, Ala; his father and stepmother, Warren H. and Janette Booth, Shawsville; one sister, Maggie Lee DeGallo, Sterling, Va; a brother, Warren Edgar Booth of Shawsville; and three grandchildren. Burial in the Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 24, 1990.1

Family

Mary Ellen Rumburg
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Rumburg, daughter of Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, on May 14, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,2,6 
Children
  • David Allen Booth1,2
  • Amy Melissa Booth1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert A. Booth obituary in the Jan 24, 1990 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rodney Junior Booth obituary in the Dec 12, 1989 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren Harding Booth obituary in the Dec 1, 1997 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Athleen Ruby Howell1,2

F, b. July 26, 1927
     Her married name was Conner.3 Athleen Ruby Howell married Unknown Conner.3 Athleen Ruby Howell was born on July 26, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 As of February 15, 1947,her married name was Booth.2 She married Warren Harding Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on February 15, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Athleen Ruby Howell and Warren Harding Booth were divorced on April 30, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Family 1

Unknown Conner
Marriage*Athleen Ruby Howell married Unknown Conner.3 

Family 2

Warren Harding Booth b. October 26, 1920, d. November 30, 1997
Marriage*Athleen Ruby Howell married Warren Harding Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on February 15, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Athleen Ruby Howell and Warren Harding Booth were divorced on April 30, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Booth-Howell marriage record.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert A. Booth obituary in the Jan 24, 1990 edition.
  4. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rodney Junior Booth obituary in the Dec 12, 1989 edition.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren Harding Booth obituary in the Dec 1, 1997 edition.

Margarette J. "Maggie" Craft1,2,3,4

F, b. April 10, 1861, d. April 15, 1881
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1,2,3 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore2,3 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Margarette J. "Maggie" Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 10, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,4 She died on April 15, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 20.1,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 159, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Amanda W. Craft1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 24, 1864, d. March 4, 1945
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1,2,3,4 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore1,2,3,4 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Amanda W. Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on February 24, 1864 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,7 She married William Michael Wagener on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,6 As of October 20, 1907,her married name was Wagener. Amanda W. Craft died on March 4, 1945 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 81.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 159, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 170, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 105, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 33, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 183, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 342, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10

Family

William Michael Wagener b. 1862, d. 1944
Marriage*Amanda W. Craft married William Michael Wagener on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,6 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  7. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Robert Stump1,2,3

M, b. April 17, 1879, d. January 2, 1957
FatherHenry Stump4
MotherMary Unknown4
     George Robert Stump was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 17, 1879 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2,3 He married Oakey Ann Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on February 17, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,3 George Robert Stump died on January 2, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 196, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia7
1920Dwelling 159, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 27, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Railroad section foreman7
1920Farmer8
1930Railroad car repairman9
1940Carpenter10

Family

Oakey Ann Mills b. October 19, 1886, d. December 26, 1977
Marriage*George Robert Stump married Oakey Ann Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on February 17, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, from her husband's WWI Draft Registration card.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  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.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bula Stump Pearn obituary in the Feb 21, 1993 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.