Sadie Louise Perdue1,2,3,4

F, b. May 18, 1924, d. November 11, 2020
FatherAlbert Taw Perdue5,6,7,8,9,10,1,2 b. May 7, 1890, d. July 15, 1965
MotherBertha Alice Board5,6,7,8,9,10,1,2 b. July 22, 1895, d. August 29, 2001
     Her married name was Foster. Sadie Louise Perdue Louise Perdue Foster passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Bertha Perdue, her brothers Alvis, Ellis and Ernest Perdue and her daughter Christina Johnson. She is survived by her brother Carl Perdue, sister-in-law Helen Perdue, daughters Cheryl Lamport and Cathy DeRemer (Michael), devoted granddaughter Stacie Baird (Scott), and grandchildren Stuart Hamilton, III (Anja), Scott Hamilton (Lora), Brittany Bowles (Thomas), Michael DeRemer, II and Matthew DeRemer (Tasha). Additionally, she is survived by 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons, a special niece, Karen Copenhaver, and many other nieces and nephews. Louise was a very active and faithful member of North Run Baptist Church for many years. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Stacie would like to thank Dawn and Maria of the Haven at Studley for their loving, compassionate care these last few years.1 She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 18, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 As of April 25, 1943,her married name was Johnson.2 She married Byron Dunkley Johnson on April 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,12,2 Sadie Louise Perdue and Byron Dunkley Johnson were divorced on February 13, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.3 As of July 28, 1973,her married name was Ragland.2 Sadie Louise Perdue married Carroll Turman Ragland on July 28, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5,6,11,7,8,2 Sadie Louise Perdue married John Raymond Foster on January 12, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia.2 Sadie Louise Perdue died on November 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 96.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 140, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family 1

Byron Dunkley Johnson b. August 10, 1922, d. March 26, 1990
Marriage*Sadie Louise Perdue married Byron Dunkley Johnson on April 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,12,2 
Divorce* Sadie Louise Perdue and Byron Dunkley Johnson were divorced on February 13, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Carroll Turman Ragland b. May 4, 1912, d. March 10, 1990
Marriage*Sadie Louise Perdue married Carroll Turman Ragland on July 28, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5,6,11,7,8,2 

Family 3

John Raymond Foster b. June 30, 1918, d. December 1, 2013
Marriage*Sadie Louise Perdue married John Raymond Foster on January 12, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Sadie Louise Foster obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Bertha A. Board Perdue obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvis Vernon Perdue obituary in the Mar 30, 1992 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Clifton Perdue obituary in the Jun 12, 1990 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Edward Perdue obituary in the Jul 5, 2007 edition.
  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. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Taw Perdue obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Christina G. Johnson obituary in the Jul 24, 1973 edition.
  14. [S12882] Faulkner Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, online www.faulknerfuneralhcs.com, From the Cheryl Johnson Hamilton Lamport obituary.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Carroll Turman Ragland1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 4, 1912, d. March 10, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 227-01-8817.5 Carroll Turman Ragland was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on May 4, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5,6,7 He married Sadie Louise Perdue, daughter of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on July 28, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.8,9,10,11,12,3 Carroll Turman Ragland died on March 10, 1990 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 77.1,2,4,5,13,7 He Carroll T. Ragland, of Richmond, died March 10, 1990, He is survived by his wife, Louise; a son, Gordon Armstring; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Hamilton and Cathy DeRemer; a granddaughter, Connie Dority; four step-grandchildren; and one great-grandson. on March 11, 1990.4

Family

Sadie Louise Perdue b. May 18, 1924, d. November 11, 2020
Marriage*He married Sadie Louise Perdue, daughter of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on July 28, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.8,9,10,11,12,3 

Citations

  1. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carroll T. Ragland obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [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.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Bertha A. Board Perdue obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvis Vernon Perdue obituary in the Mar 30, 1992 edition.
  10. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Clifton Perdue obituary in the Jun 12, 1990 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Edward Perdue obituary in the Jul 5, 2007 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ellis Edward Perdue1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. July 4, 1918, d. July 3, 2007
FatherAlbert Taw Perdue1,2,3,10,4,5,11,12,13,6,7,8 b. May 7, 1890, d. July 15, 1965
MotherBertha Alice Board1,2,3,10,4,5,11,12,13,6,7,8 b. July 22, 1895, d. August 29, 2001
     Ellis Edward Perdue was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,14 His Social Security Number was 230-10-5870.15 He was born on July 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,14,8,15,9,16 He married Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles on February 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 Ellis Edward Perdue and Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles were divorced on August 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.17 Ellis Edward Perdue married Martha Jane Beasley on November 5, 1949 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,18,19,20 Ellis Edward Perdue married Helen Louise Kerr on July 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Ellis Edward Perdue died on July 3, 2007 at Virginia at age 88.5,14,15,16 He Ellis Edward Perdue, 88 of Roanoke beloved husband of Helen Kerr Perdue, who has lovingly cared for him for many years during a long illness, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2007. He was a loving and caring husband and daddy who is leaving in his own words, "the most wonderful wife in the world". He is also survived by his precious daughters, Robin Perdue Huntley Haas of Roanoke, Brenda Joyce Carter Ferguson and her husband Gene of Chester Gap, Va; and one son Johnny Carter of Florida. He will miss his sweetheart and precious granddaughter, Alison Huntley, daughter of Robin and several other beautiful grand and great grandchildren from Brenda and Johnny. He also leaves a step daughter, Constance L. Smith, daughter of Helen who resides in California and a stepson, James Edwin Smith, son of Helen and his wife Henedine of Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Perdue has a brother, Carl Perdue of Richmond; sister, Louise Ragland, also of Richmond and numerous nephews and nieces. Mr. Perdue was admired by his friends and especially his family for his determination to fight a disease which gave him excruciating pain every day. His attitude taught us that tomorrow is another day and that we should never give up hope. A gentle, kind, sweet man, Ellis was born July 4, 1918 in Roanoke to Taw (deceased) and Bertha Perdue (deceased). He always said that "everyone celebrated his birthday". He was educated in Jefferson Senior High School leaving in the year 1936. He worked for Mick or Mack groceries for several years then began a distinguished and successful career with Woodmen of the World (WOW) Life Insurance Society. During his years with WOW, he was one of the top salesmen in Virginia and for numerous years, one of the top salesmen in the country. He received many honors and awards with the company and retired in July of 1985. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the 127 Division, in Counter Intelligence (America Division) under Gen. Douglas McArthur and severely injured when making the assault on Leyte Bay, Philippines earning the Purple Hearth, The Meritorious Wreath Award and Combat Infantry Medal with Three Stars, also he won the Philippine Service Ribbon with Bronze Service Star and World War II Victory Medal. Ellis was a member of several Fraternal Organizations to include, a 32 Degree Mason, member of Lakeland Lodge # 190 AF&AM, Roanoke: Scottish Rite Bodies, Kazim Temple, Roanoke, serving with the "Chanters" and a member of Carrie Lee Chapter, # 108 serving as Worthy Patron three times. He was a member of AARP, American Legion, Jefferson High School Retiree's Club, Harmonica Club, Past Airplane Club as a pilot and numerous dance clubs such as 300 Club Secretary Cotillion. He and Helen have had so many wonderful friends at Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke where he became a member in 1961: in the Masonic Order, and all organizations they have been a part of, friends he will miss so very much. He wants to thank everyone for their love, kindness and friendship during his life and their support during his illness. He will be missed by many and will be carried with extreme love and gratitude for all he gave, in the hearts of his family forever. Interment with Masonic Services by Lakeland Lodge # 190 AF&AM will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 5, 2007.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 284, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 57, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 140, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Grocery clerk3

Family 1

Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles b. August 14, 1922, d. September 18, 2006
Marriage*Ellis Edward Perdue married Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles on February 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 
Divorce* Ellis Edward Perdue and Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles were divorced on August 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.17 
Children
  • Brenda Joyce Perdue3,5
  • John Gordon "Johnny" Perdue3,5

Family 2

Martha Jane Beasley b. December 17, 1925, d. November 20, 1958
Marriage*Ellis Edward Perdue married Martha Jane Beasley on November 5, 1949 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,18,19,20 
Children

Family 3

Helen Louise Kerr b. June 10, 1919
Marriage*Ellis Edward Perdue married Helen Louise Kerr on July 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Bertha A. Board Perdue obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvis Vernon Perdue obituary in the Mar 30, 1992 edition.
  3. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Clifton Perdue obituary in the Jun 12, 1990 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Edward Perdue obituary in the Jul 5, 2007 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [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.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Taw Perdue obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Sadie Louise Foster obituary.
  14. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  18. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  20. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Martha Beasley Perdue obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.

Helen Louise Kerr1,2,3

F, b. June 10, 1919
     Helen Louise Kerr was born on June 10, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 She married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on July 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of July 15, 1961,her married name was Perdue.1

Family

Ellis Edward Perdue b. July 4, 1918, d. July 3, 2007
Marriage*Helen Louise Kerr married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on July 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Edward Perdue obituary in the Jul 5, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Carl Lewis Perdue1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 7, 1931, d. July 3, 2023
FatherAlbert Taw Perdue6,2,7,8,1,9,10,4,11,12 b. May 7, 1890, d. July 15, 1965
MotherBertha Alice Board6,2,7,8,1,9,10,4,11,12 b. July 22, 1895, d. August 29, 2001
     Carl Lewis Perdue PERDUE, Carl L., went to be with the Lord July 3, 2023 at age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Perdue; and is survived by his children, Raymond (Tammy), Michael, Larry (Amy), Donald (Donna), Wilmer (Sheron), Mavis, Harriet (Mike); and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park.13 He was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.13,14 He was born on February 7, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4,5 He married Elizabeth Ann Shepherd on June 17, 1955 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4 Carl Lewis Perdue and Elizabeth Ann Shepherd were divorced on October 10, 1972 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 Carl Lewis Perdue married Mavis Glendine Bohr on June 29, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.4,15 Carl Lewis Perdue died on July 3, 2023 at Virginia at age 92.13

Census Records

1940Dwelling 140, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 55, District 120-79, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family 1

Elizabeth Ann Shepherd
Marriage*Carl Lewis Perdue married Elizabeth Ann Shepherd on June 17, 1955 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4 
Divorce* Carl Lewis Perdue and Elizabeth Ann Shepherd were divorced on October 10, 1972 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Raymond Albert Perdue7,4,13
  • Michael Lewis Perdue7,4,13
  • Larry Dwayne Perdue7,4,13

Family 2

Mavis Glendine Bohr b. May 4, 1938, d. May 2, 2019
Marriage*Carl Lewis Perdue married Mavis Glendine Bohr on June 29, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.4,15 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Clifton Perdue obituary in the Jun 12, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvis Vernon Perdue obituary in the Mar 30, 1992 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Bertha A. Board Perdue obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
  7. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Taw Perdue obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Edward Perdue obituary in the Jul 5, 2007 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Sadie Louise Foster obituary.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carl L. Perdue obituary in the Jul 6, 2023 edition.
  14. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  15. [S3560] Nelsen Funeral Home, online http://www.nelsencares.com/, From the Mavis Bohr Perdue obituary.

Mavis Glendine Bohr1,2

F, b. May 4, 1938, d. May 2, 2019
     Mavis Glendine Bohr PERDUE, Mavis Bohr, 80, of Sandston, was born on May 4, 1938, and passed away on May 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Carl L. Perdue; children, Donald (Donna), Wilmer (Sheron), Mavis, Harriet (Mike), Raymond (Tammy), Mike, Larry (Amy); grandchildren, Crystal, Lauren, Rebecca, Charles, Matthew, Muizz, Zain, Casey, Eric, Warren, Ray, Stephen, Sarah, Lauree; siblings, Norma Radvany, Glen Bohr; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mavis was a homemaker, dedicated member of Fort Lee Baptist Church and loved all children. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va.2 She was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 4, 1938 at Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Carl Lewis Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on June 29, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 29, 1974,her married name was Perdue.1 Mavis Glendine Bohr died on May 2, 2019 at Virginia at age 80.2

Family

Carl Lewis Perdue b. February 7, 1931, d. July 3, 2023
Marriage*She married Carl Lewis Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on June 29, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3560] Nelsen Funeral Home, online http://www.nelsencares.com/, From the Mavis Bohr Perdue obituary.
  3. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Howard Earnest Elmore1,2,3

M, b. December 25, 1898, d. August 7, 1965
FatherOtt Jackson "Ottie" Elmore4,5,1 b. January 17, 1875, d. November 18, 1954
MotherLaura Lee Craft4,5,1 b. December 19, 1867, d. March 14, 1947
     Howard Earnest Elmore was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,1 He was born on December 25, 1898 at Alleghany Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Dec 25, 1899.6,1,2,3 He married Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan on June 18, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,1,7,3 Howard Earnest Elmore died on August 7, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.6,1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 380, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 34, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 164, District 75, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 220, District 119-18, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1920C. & O. Railroad freight depot worker8
1940Silk mill spinner9

Family

Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan b. November 18, 1898, d. May 5, 1983
Marriage*Howard Earnest Elmore married Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan on June 18, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  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. [S255] Judy S. Fink, Mt. Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA.
  7. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Kathleen Virginia Elmore Walker obituary in the Apr 14, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rhoda Rebecca "Becky" Brown1,2,3

F, b. September 6, 1933, d. May 12, 1953
     Rhoda Rebecca "Becky" Brown was buried at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Shady Grove, Bedford Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on September 6, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4,2,3 She married Marshall Everette Nichols, son of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on June 16, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 16, 1951,her married name was Nichols.2 Rhoda Rebecca "Becky" Brown died on May 12, 1953 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 19.4,3

Family

Marshall Everette Nichols b. January 14, 1932, d. December 5, 2001
Marriage*She married Marshall Everette Nichols, son of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on June 16, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Thomas E. Nichols1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Everette Nichols obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4047] Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

William B. Underwood Sr.1

M, b. January 5, 1785, d. June 16, 1859
FatherSamuel Underwood Jr. b. circa 1744/45, d. June 6, 1803
MotherMisniah Cannaday b. circa 1748, d. before 1815
     William B. Underwood Sr. was born on January 5, 1785 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Celia A. "Sealey" Manning on March 21, 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 William B. Underwood Sr. died on June 16, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.

Family

Celia A. "Sealey" Manning b. circa 1782, d. after 1850
Marriage*He married Celia A. "Sealey" Manning on March 21, 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.

Celia A. "Sealey" Manning

F, b. circa 1782, d. after 1850
     Celia A. "Sealey" Manning was born circa 1782 at Virginia. She married William B. Underwood Sr., son of Samuel Underwood Jr. and Misniah Cannaday, on March 21, 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of March 21, 1808,her married name was Underwood.1 Celia A. "Sealey" Manning died after 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

Family

William B. Underwood Sr. b. January 5, 1785, d. June 16, 1859
Marriage*She married William B. Underwood Sr., son of Samuel Underwood Jr. and Misniah Cannaday, on March 21, 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.

Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole

F, b. October 6, 1814, d. September 15, 1900
FatherBird "Byrd" Cole b. October 8, 1791, d. May 16, 1883
MotherMassa/Massie Underwood/Cole b. circa 1785
     Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 6, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Aaron M. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 As of October 19, 1833,her married name was Conner. Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole died on September 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 84, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 373, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 235, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 351, District 30, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Samuel8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 162, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Samuel10

Family

Aaron M. Conner b. November, 1811, d. September 1, 1867
Marriage*Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole married Aaron M. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William V. Conner death certificate.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Elizabeth Elmore1,2

F, b. September 8, 1902, d. November 11, 1971
FatherOtt Jackson "Ottie" Elmore3,4 b. January 17, 1875, d. November 18, 1954
MotherLaura Lee Craft3,4 b. December 19, 1867, d. March 14, 1947
     Sarah Elizabeth Elmore was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 8, 1902 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6,1,2 She married Benjamin Hughes Durvin on May 1, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,1,7,8 As of May 1, 1925,her married name was Durvin. Sarah Elizabeth Elmore died on November 11, 1971 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 69.5,6,1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 209, District 76, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 199, District 105-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Family

Benjamin Hughes Durvin b. April 29, 1886, d. June 16, 1962
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Elmore married Benjamin Hughes Durvin on May 1, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,1,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
  6. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  7. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Jr. obituary.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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.

William B. Underwood Jr.1

M, b. circa 1821, d. September 16, 1861
FatherWilliam B. Underwood Sr. b. January 5, 1785, d. June 16, 1859
MotherCelia A. "Sealey" Manning b. circa 1782, d. after 1850
     William B. Underwood Jr. was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born circa 1821 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Rachel Allen on October 11, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 William B. Underwood Jr. died on September 16, 1861 at Radford, Virginia.

Family

Rachel Allen b. circa 1815, d. after 1880
Marriage*He married Rachel Allen on October 11, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Rachel Allen1

F, b. circa 1815, d. after 1880
     Rachel Allen was born circa 1815 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married William B. Underwood Jr., son of William B. Underwood Sr. and Celia A. "Sealey" Manning, on October 11, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of October 11, 1837,her married name was Underwood. Rachel Allen died after 1880 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

Family

William B. Underwood Jr. b. circa 1821, d. September 16, 1861
Marriage*She married William B. Underwood Jr., son of William B. Underwood Sr. and Celia A. "Sealey" Manning, on October 11, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Glenn Homer Adams

M, b. January 13, 1912, d. October 24, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 456-40-3483.1 Glenn Homer Adams was buried at Devine Evergreen Cemetery, Devine, Medina Co., Texas.2,3 He was born on January 13, 1912 at Texas.1,3 He married Ruby Helen Underwood, daughter of Archibald Ray "Archie" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on March 4, 1946 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Glenn Homer Adams died on October 24, 1976 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 64.4,2,3

Family

Ruby Helen Underwood b. December 31, 1916, d. March 2, 1990
Marriage*He married Ruby Helen Underwood, daughter of Archibald Ray "Archie" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on March 4, 1946 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S5626] Devine Evergreen Cemetery, Medina Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  4. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

Elsie Agnes Amburgey1,2

F, b. February 24, 1923, d. July 15, 2005
     Elsie Agnes Amburgey was buried at Iredell Memorial Gardens, 2304 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on February 24, 1923 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr., son of Archibald Ray "Archie" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on January 26, 1943.1 As of January 26, 1943,her married name was Underwood. Elsie Agnes Amburgey died on July 15, 2005 at Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 82.3

Family

Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr. b. November 20, 1911, d. August 7, 1967
Marriage*She married Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr., son of Archibald Ray "Archie" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on January 26, 1943.1 
Children
  • Linda Raye Underwood1
  • Ruby Kathleen Underwood1,4

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3797] Iredell Memorial Gardens, Iredell Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan1,2,3

F, b. November 18, 1898, d. May 5, 1983
     Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on November 18, 1898 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,2 She married Howard Earnest Elmore, son of Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore and Laura Lee Craft, on June 18, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,2,5,3 As of June 18, 1919,her married name was Elmore. Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan died on May 5, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.4,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 164, District 75, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 220, District 119-18, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Howard Earnest Elmore b. December 25, 1898, d. August 7, 1965
Marriage*Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan married Howard Earnest Elmore, son of Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore and Laura Lee Craft, on June 18, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  2. [S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
  3. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  4. [S255] Judy S. Fink, Mt. Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA.
  5. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Kathleen Virginia Elmore Walker obituary in the Apr 14, 2005 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.