John Henry Bowles1,2,3

M, b. March 31, 1885
FatherJacob Henry Bowles1 b. August 8, 1855, d. April 2, 1940
MotherSarah Christina Wilson1 b. May, 1855, d. 1940
     John Henry Bowles was born on March 31, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on July 14, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 109, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1920Farmer5

Family

Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills b. September 21, 1895, d. June, 1983
Marriage*John Henry Bowles married Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on July 14, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Robert James Wickham1

M, b. September 27, 1895, d. June 29, 1968
FatherLandon William "Willie" Wickham2,3,4 b. November 25, 1873, d. before May 2, 1930
MotherHarriett Isabella Woodward2,3,4 b. March 29, 1870, d. June 12, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 440-20-8144.5 Robert James Wickham was born on September 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,6,1 He married Sallie Lee Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on September 27, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Robert James Wickham died on June 29, 1968 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 72.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 227, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 65, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 161, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 137, District 4, Carey, Wyandot Co., Ohio8
1940The London Prison Farm, Union Co., Ohio9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7
1930Railroad switchman8

Family

Sallie Lee Mills b. January 1, 1900, d. November 25, 1982
Marriage*Robert James Wickham married Sallie Lee Mills, daughter of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on September 27, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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. [S12291] Capital Times, The, From the Gladys E. Richardson obituary in the Aug 28, 1997 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Lafayette Craft1,2,3,4

M, b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1,5,6,3,4 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore1,5,6,3,4 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Charles Lafayette Craft was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7,2,4 He was born on June 2, 1866 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 7, 1866.1,2,4,8 He married Florence Belle Hancock, daughter of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, on October 13, 1890 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,9,10 Charles Lafayette Craft died on March 14, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 80.2,4,8 He CLIFTON FORGE, March 17 - Charles Lafayette Craft, 81, died at the home of his son, Theodore R. Craft, at New Castle, Friday at five p.m. He is the father of Robert F. Craft, Chief of police in Clifton Forge. Mr. Craft retired last year after serving George W. Layman, of New Castle, as manager of the Laymn farm for 50 years. He was born in New Castle and resided there during the past years. Two daughters and five sons survive him. They are Mrs. Hugh Crawford, New Castle; Mrs. Hayden Sublett, Harrisonburg; and Harry C. and Theodore R, New Castle; Chester B. Craft, Clifton Forge; D. A. Craft, Staunton, and Chief Craft. on March 18, 1947.8

Census Records

1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 159, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 376, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 150, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 210, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 45, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farm laborer11
1910General store teamster12
1920Farmer13
1930Farm laborer14
1940Farmer15

Family

Florence Belle Hancock b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
Marriage*Charles Lafayette Craft married Florence Belle Hancock, daughter of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, on October 13, 1890 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  8. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Charles Lafayette Craft obituary in the Mar 18, 1947 edition.
  9. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  10. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  17. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  21. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Harriett Isabella Woodward1,2

F, b. March 29, 1870, d. June 12, 1959
FatherJames Henry Woodward2,3,4 b. December 6, 1840, d. October 28, 1937
MotherLydia Amanda Manning2,3,4 b. January 4, 1843, d. February 6, 1935
     Harriett Isabella Woodward was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 29, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She married Landon William "Willie" Wickham, son of Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham and Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, on February 23, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of February 23, 1893,her married name was Wickham. Harriett Isabella Woodward died on June 12, 1959 at age 89.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 194, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 166, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Dwelling 231, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 227, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 65, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 143, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 232, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 70, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer10
1940Farm operator11

Family

Landon William "Willie" Wickham b. November 25, 1873, d. before May 2, 1930
Marriage*Harriett Isabella Woodward married Landon William "Willie" Wickham, son of Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham and Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, on February 23, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S660] Betty Bartlett (e-mail address), Martha Gates in "Patrick Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Nov 8, 2002.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Ellen Poff1,2,3

F, b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
FatherPeter H. Poff1,4,3 b. circa 1829, d. circa 1878
MotherSarah A. E. Ridgeway1,4,3 b. March, 1835, d. January 4, 1910
     Mary Ellen Poff was born on February 9, 1856 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Charles Scott Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, circa 1875.6,7,3 As of circa 1875,her married name was Eanes.7 Mary Ellen Poff died on August 4, 1927 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.8,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 396, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 277, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 331, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Sarah Eanes7
1910Dwelling 165, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 147, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11

Family

Charles Scott Eanes b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
Marriage*Mary Ellen Poff married Charles Scott Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, circa 1875.6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  6. [S99] Sonny Griffith's Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sonnyg_01&id=I1212
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Henry Eanes1,2,3

M, b. October, 1881, d. December 3, 1907
FatherCharles Scott Eanes4,1,2,5 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff4,1,2,5 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     John Henry Eanes was born in October, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He married Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest, daughter of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on March 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7 John Henry Eanes died on December 3, 1907 at Virginia at age 26.2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5

Family

Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest b. February 19, 1880, d. December 18, 1955
Marriage*John Henry Eanes married Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest, daughter of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on March 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S99] Sonny Griffith's Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sonnyg_01&id=I1212
  4. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Rebecca Ann Eanes1,2

F, b. January 21, 1884, d. April 7, 1966
FatherCharles Scott Eanes3,1,4,5 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff3,1,4,6,5 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     Rebecca Ann Eanes was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 She was born on January 21, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. birth index has a birth date of Jan 25, 1884.3,7,5 She married Newell King Bryant on December 26, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 As of December 26, 1915,her married name was Bryant. Rebecca Ann Eanes died on April 7, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.7,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 165, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 165, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Newell King Bryant b. April 19, 1876, d. January 11, 1958
Marriage*Rebecca Ann Eanes married Newell King Bryant on December 26, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S99] Sonny Griffith's Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sonnyg_01&id=I1212
  3. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Georgia Edna Bryant obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5466] Northern Virginia Daily, From the Beulah Mae Griffith obituary in the Aug 14, 2008 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Dalmus Bryant obituary in the Mar 29, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Eanes1,2,3

F, b. April 21, 1886, d. November 22, 1969
FatherCharles Scott Eanes4,3 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff4,5,6,3 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on April 21, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on November 22, 1969 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.1,2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 165, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 147, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 117, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. August 27, 1898, d. January 4, 1972
FatherCharles Scott Eanes3,5,4 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff3,5,6,4 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 229-54-3433.7 He was born on August 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,8,7,4 He married Arra McIva Clower, daughter of Joseph A. Clower and Letitia "Tishie" Hale, on November 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,4 Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes died on January 4, 1972 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 165, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 118, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 91, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Arra McIva Clower b. December 7, 1893, d. February 23, 1975
Marriage*Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes married Arra McIva Clower, daughter of Joseph A. Clower and Letitia "Tishie" Hale, on November 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Marie Janney obituary in the Jan 16, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ramona N. "Monie" Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 5, 1881, d. July 24, 1918
FatherHarvey Sanford "Harry" Martin2,3 b. May 13, 1841, d. June 15, 1929
MotherHannah Bishop2,3 b. July 4, 1845, d. March 29, 1917
     Ramona N. "Monie" Martin was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on June 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She married William Edward Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on August 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 As of August 15, 1901,her married name was Eanes. Ramona N. "Monie" Martin died on July 24, 1918 at age 37.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 201, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 288, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

William Edward Eanes b. 1880, d. February 15, 1946
Marriage*Ramona N. "Monie" Martin married William Edward Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on August 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ida P. Akers1,2,3

F, b. September 23, 1890, d. June 1, 1960
FatherBallard Preston Akers1,2,3,4,5 b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Poff1,2,3,5 b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929
     Ida P. Akers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; No death date on her tombstone.6,4 She was born on September 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married William Edward Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on December 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 24, 1920,her married name was Eanes. As of December 21, 1948,her married name was Absher.5 Ida P. Akers married Walter Emsley Absher on December 21, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 Ida P. Akers died on June 1, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 129, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 50, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 86, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 125, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family 1

William Edward Eanes b. 1880, d. February 15, 1946
Marriage*Ida P. Akers married William Edward Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on December 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Walter Emsley Absher b. September 5, 1910, d. November 25, 1988
Marriage*Ida P. Akers married Walter Emsley Absher on December 21, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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.

Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. February 19, 1880, d. December 18, 1955
FatherIsaac Hall Vest2,1,3,4 b. June 13, 1856, d. May 31, 1920
MotherSarah Elizabeth M. Vest1,2,3,4 b. July 17, 1856, d. August 17, 1930
     Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on February 19, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married John Henry Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on March 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,1,4 As of March 12, 1905,her married name was Eanes. Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest died on December 18, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 75.1,4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 101, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 265, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina7
1940Dwelling 277, District 111-22, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Occupation

1920Cotton mill worker7

Family

John Henry Eanes b. October, 1881, d. December 3, 1907
Marriage*Henrietta Josephine "Josie" Vest married John Henry Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on March 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,1,4 
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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Laura Lee Craft1,2,3

F, b. December 19, 1867, d. March 14, 1947
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1,4,5,2 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore1,4,5,2 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Laura Lee Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 She was born on December 19, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 She married Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on July 1, 1895 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 As of July 1, 1895,her married name was Elmore. Laura Lee Craft died on March 14, 1947 at Virginia at age 79.7,8,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 159, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 380, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 34, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 209, District 76, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 363, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12

Family

Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore b. January 17, 1875, d. November 18, 1954
Marriage*Laura Lee Craft married Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on July 1, 1895 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  4. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  8. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
  14. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Newell King Bryant1,2

M, b. April 19, 1876, d. January 11, 1958
     Newell King Bryant was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 19, 1876 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He married Rebecca Ann Eanes, daughter of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on December 26, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Newell King Bryant died on January 11, 1958 at Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 277, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1920Coal miner5
1930Coal miner6

Family

Rebecca Ann Eanes b. January 21, 1884, d. April 7, 1966
Marriage*Newell King Bryant married Rebecca Ann Eanes, daughter of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on December 26, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Georgia Edna Bryant obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.
  8. [S5466] Northern Virginia Daily, From the Beulah Mae Griffith obituary in the Aug 14, 2008 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Dalmus Bryant obituary in the Mar 29, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S99] Sonny Griffith's Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sonnyg_01&id=I1212

Arra McIva Clower1,2

F, b. December 7, 1893, d. February 23, 1975
FatherJoseph A. Clower1,2 b. August, 1852, d. May 5, 1921
MotherLetitia "Tishie" Hale1,2 b. August 5, 1861, d. December 13, 1917
     Arra McIva Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on December 7, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1,2 She married Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on November 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 As of November 29, 1916,her married name was Eanes. Arra McIva Clower died on February 23, 1975 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.3,4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 91, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes b. August 27, 1898, d. January 4, 1972
Marriage*Arra McIva Clower married Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on November 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Marie Janney obituary in the Jan 16, 2010 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nina Victoria Cole1

F, b. September 13, 1912, d. June 12, 2002
FatherJerry Kyle Cole2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Nina Victoria Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,11 She was born on September 13, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Dorris William Martin, son of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 19, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,1,12,5 As of December 19, 1934,her married name was Martin. Nina Victoria Cole died on June 12, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.10,1 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Nina Cole Martin, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris W. Martin, a son, Kenneth Leon Martin, brothers, Archie Cole and Marvin Cole, sisters, Elva Martin, Effie Conner, Hester Hoback and Dorothy Martin. Surviving are: a son, Randel and Janet Martin of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Darlene and Gary Guilliams; grandson, Rodney and Kim Martin, great-grandsons, Sean Bennett, Scott Bennett, Trevor Bennett and Kevin Martin all of Riner; sisters, Carlene Nixon of Salem, sister-in-law, Clarice Cole of Pilot. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Junior Conner and Reverend Larry Snider officiating. Interment followed in Cole Cemetery. after June 12, 2002.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 186, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 75, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

Dorris William Martin b. August 20, 1907, d. April 23, 1976
Marriage*Nina Victoria Cole married Dorris William Martin, son of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 19, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,1,12,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  9. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From an undated Nina Cole Martin obituary.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorris William Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Leon Martin obituary in the Jul 4, 1992 edition.

Dorris William Martin1

M, b. August 20, 1907, d. April 23, 1976
FatherHatcher J. Martin2,3 b. October 26, 1872, d. 1946
MotherCordelia F. "Dillie" Clower3 b. August, 1876, d. 1963
     Dorris William Martin was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,1 His Social Security Number was 225-01-7486.2 He was born on August 20, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 He married Nina Victoria Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on December 19, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,3,1,8 Dorris William Martin died on April 23, 1976 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.3,1 He FLOYD - Dorris William Martin, age 68, of Check, died in a Blacksburg hospital Friday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nina Cole Martin, Check; two sons, Kenneth Leon Martin, Check; Randel Elwood Martin, Christiansburg; 2 grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, with Elder Roy Agee and Rev. Archie Naff officiating. Internment in Cole cemetery. on April 29, 1976.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 75, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1934Farmer6
1940Farmer9

Family

Nina Victoria Cole b. September 13, 1912, d. June 12, 2002
Marriage*Dorris William Martin married Nina Victoria Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on December 19, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,3,1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorris William Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  4. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From an undated Nina Cole Martin obituary.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth Leon Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 23, 1937, d. July 3, 1992
FatherDorris William Martin3,5,6 b. August 20, 1907, d. April 23, 1976
MotherNina Victoria Cole2,3,5,6 b. September 13, 1912, d. June 12, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 225-48-7934.7 Kenneth Leon Martin was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on August 23, 1937 at Virginia.7,1,4 He married Treva Mae Wheeling on November 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Kenneth Leon Martin and Treva Mae Wheeling were divorced on March 1, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 Kenneth Leon Martin died on July 3, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.7,2 He Kenneth Leon Martin, age 54, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his mother, Nina Cole Martin; one brother and sister-in-law, Randel E. and Janet Martin, all of Christiansburg; one niece, Patricia Bennett, Blacksburg; one nephew, Rodney Martin, Christiansburg; three great-nephews, John Sean Bennett, Scott Bennett, Trebor Bennett. Graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at the Cole Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home. on July 4, 1992.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 75, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Treva Mae Wheeling b. October 7, 1937, d. January 25, 2010
Marriage*Kenneth Leon Martin married Treva Mae Wheeling on November 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* Kenneth Leon Martin and Treva Mae Wheeling were divorced on March 1, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 
Child
  • Larry Oakley Martin9

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Leon Martin obituary in the Jul 4, 1992 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From an undated Nina Cole Martin obituary.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorris William Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Treva Mae Wheeling Martin obituary in the Jan 26, 2010 edition.

Marvin Lee Cole1,2

M, b. June 25, 1916, d. March 11, 1978
FatherJerry Kyle Cole3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Marvin Lee Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Cpl US Army WWII."1,2 He FLOYD - Marvin Lee Cole, age 61, of Pilot, died in a Montgomery hospital Saturday morning. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clarice Peters Cole, Pilot; one daughter, Mrs. Dyrene C. Keith, Blacksburg; one son, George Kyle Cole, Pilot; six sisters, Mrs. Elva Martin, Mrs. Dorothy Martin, Mrs. Effie Conner, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Hester Hoback, Daleville; Mrs. Nina Martin, Check; Mrs. Carlene Nixon, Floyd; one brother, Archie F. Cole, Check; one grandson, Darren Keith, Blacksburg; Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home with Elder Roy Agee officiating. Internment in Cole Family Cemetery.2 He married Clarice Peters, daughter of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney.2,11 Marvin Lee Cole was born on June 25, 1916 at Virginia.1 He died on March 11, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 186, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 166, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm helper10

Family

Clarice Peters b. August 12, 1922, d. November 23, 2014
Marriage*Marvin Lee Cole married Clarice Peters, daughter of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney.2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marvin Lee Cole obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.

Dorothy Ora Cole1,2,3

F, b. August 21, 1910, d. December 7, 2001
FatherJerry Kyle Cole4,5,1,6,7,3 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers4,5,1,6,7,3 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Dorothy Ora Cole was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-24-0430.9 She was born on August 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,9 As of November 4, 1931,her married name was Martin.3 She married Howard Lawrence Martin, son of William Austin C. Martin and Eliza L. Weaver, on November 4, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,4,10,1,3 Dorothy Ora Cole died on December 7, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.4,11,9 She MARTIN, Dorothy Cole, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 7, 2001. She was born August 21, 1910, to J. Kyle and Mae Sowers Cole of Floyd County. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Howard L. Martin, sisters, Elva C. Martin, Hester C. Hoback and Effie C. Conner, brothers, Archie F. and Marvin L. Cole. She is survived by her daughters, Jean M. Saunders and Carolyn M. McCorkindale, both of Roanoke; grandchildren, John Howard Saunders of Roanoke, Jane S. Miller of Montvale, Mary Catherine M. O'Leyar of Fairport, N.Y., Matthew Martin McCorkindale of Norfolk; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carlene C. Nixon of Salem and Nina C. Martin of Christiansburg. She was raised in Floyd County, and she and Howard maintained homes in Roanoke and Floyd County. She was a longtime member of the First Church of the Brethren. Those preferring to make memorials, please consider the First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24017 or the 2 N D Street Elder Care, 1322 2 N D Street, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel Monday, December 10, 2001, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. David Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the Huffville Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on December 8, 2001.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 91, District 24, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Noah E. Martin2
1940Dwelling 16, District 119-42, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1930Rayon mill reeler2

Family

Howard Lawrence Martin b. September 16, 1907, d. March 20, 1999
Marriage*Dorothy Ora Cole married Howard Lawrence Martin, son of William Austin C. Martin and Eliza L. Weaver, on November 4, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,4,10,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lawrence Martin obituary in the Mar 23, 1999 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback1,2

M, b. December 7, 1902, d. December 12, 1983
FatherJacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback3 b. November 6, 1875, d. April 20, 1961
MotherJulie Ann Bower3 b. April 5, 1878, d. June 26, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-6175.3 Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on December 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Hester Nellie Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on November 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback died on December 12, 1983 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 58, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 242, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner5
1940Rayon mill spinner6

Family

Hester Nellie Cole b. November 10, 1903, d. October 25, 1985
Marriage*Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback married Hester Nellie Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on November 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold N. Hoback obituary in the Dec 2, 1994 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Howard Lawrence Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 16, 1907, d. March 20, 1999
FatherWilliam Austin C. Martin2,6,7,3 b. May 25, 1866, d. October 26, 1948
MotherEliza L. Weaver2,6,7,3 b. June 22, 1870, d. March 2, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 225-32-2343.8 Howard Lawrence Martin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on September 16, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,4 He married Dorothy Ora Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on November 4, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,2,10,3 Howard Lawrence Martin died on March 20, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.8,1,2,5 He MARTIN, Howard Lawrence, 91, of Roanoke died Saturday, March 20, 1999. He was born September 16, 1907 to Austin C. and Eliza Weaver Martin in Floyd Co. Mr. Martin dedicated his life to helping others . He retired from the Roanoke City Fire Department as a Captain after 36 years. During his fire fighting career, he was injured on several occasions trying to save victims or help his fellow fire fighters. In 1975, Mr. Martin was honored as Good Neighbor of the year. His neighbors and friends in Roanoke and Floyd will remember him for his unselfish acts of kindness. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cole Martin; his brother, Harley A. Martin of Pilot; and his daughters, Mrs. James P. "Jean" Saunders and Mrs. Carolyn McCorkindale of Roanoke; four grandchildren, John H. Saunders of Roanoke, Jane S. Miller of Montvale, Mary Catherine M. O'Leyar of Fairport, New York and Matthew M. McCorkindale of Roanoke; five great-grand children. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent to the First Church of the Brethren at 2001 Carroll Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24017 or the Roanoke Fire and Emergency Medical Services at 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999 with the Rev. David Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the Huffville United Methodist Church Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive visitors Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on March 23, 1999.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 95, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 16, District 119-42, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Fireman11

Family

Dorothy Ora Cole b. August 21, 1910, d. December 7, 2001
Marriage*Howard Lawrence Martin married Dorothy Ora Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on November 4, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,2,10,3 
Children
  • Glenna Jean Martin9,2,11,12
  • Carolyn Jo Martin9,2,12

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lawrence Martin obituary in the Mar 23, 1999 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia M. "Jennie" Craft1,2

F, b. May 7, 1870, d. May 26, 1890
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1,3,2 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore1,3,2 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Virginia M. "Jennie" Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 7, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.5 She died on May 26, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 20; Died of fever.1

Census Records

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

Citations

  1. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson1,2

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

1940Dwelling 360, District 44-3, Brookland, Henrico Co., Virginia6

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

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

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

William Haden Mills1,2

M, b. December 4, 1864, d. March 22, 1962
FatherHaden H. "Hade" Williams2 b. 1845, d. 1878
MotherMary M. Mills1,2 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

Citations

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