Francis Venton Vest1

M, b. September 5, 1915, d. November, 1980
FatherEdgar Lee Vest1,2,3 b. November 4, 1891, d. December 5, 1968
MotherEthel Malona Vest1,2,3 b. December 30, 1891, d. June 22, 1974
     Francis Venton Vest was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Colchester, McDonough Co., Illinois.4 His Social Security Number was 349-22-6329.5 He married Virginia Lee Thompson.1 Francis Venton Vest was born on September 5, 1915 at Illinois.1,5 He died in November, 1980 at Illinois at age 65.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 74, District 25, Saint Albans Township, Hancock Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 95, District 9, Chili Township, Hancock Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 52, District 1-16, Houston, Adams Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Family

Virginia Lee Thompson b. September 21, 1919, d. February 12, 1989
Marriage*Francis Venton Vest married Virginia Lee Thompson.1 
Children
  • Sandra Jean Vest1,7,6
  • Ronald Francis Vest1,7,6
  • Patricia Anne Vest+1,7,6 b. January 11, 1940, d. June 11, 2005
  • Glenna Teresa "Terry" Vest1,7
  • Virginia Nell "Ginger" Vest1,7

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3429] Mount Auburn Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Ann Whitaker obituary in the Jun 15, 2005 edition.

Aubra Lee Vest1,2

M, b. January 3, 1917, d. January 22, 1998
FatherEdgar Lee Vest3,4,5,2 b. November 4, 1891, d. December 5, 1968
MotherEthel Malona Vest3,4,5,2 b. December 30, 1891, d. June 22, 1974
     Aubra Lee Vest was buried at Harmony Cemetery, Bentley, Hancock Co., Illinois.2 He was born on January 3, 1917 at Illinois.3,2 He married Esther Eileen Fleming on March 8, 1937.3,1,2 Aubra Lee Vest died on January 22, 1998 at Hancock Co., Illinois, at age 81.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 74, District 25, Saint Albans Township, Hancock Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 95, District 9, Chili Township, Hancock Co., Illinois5

Family

Esther Eileen Fleming b. May 14, 1919, d. December 6, 2003
Marriage*Aubra Lee Vest married Esther Eileen Fleming on March 8, 1937.3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Esther Vest obituary in the Dec 10, 2003 edition.
  2. [S3281] Harmony Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4323] Voice, The, From the Gary D. Vest obituary in the Jan 27, 2011 edition.

Roy Truman Vest1,2

M, b. March 2, 1919, d. August 2, 1990
FatherEdgar Lee Vest1,3,4,5 b. November 4, 1891, d. December 5, 1968
MotherEthel Malona Vest1,3,4,5 b. December 30, 1891, d. June 22, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 330-24-9785.6 Roy Truman Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.2 He married Lena Doris Meeker.1 Roy Truman Vest and Lena Doris Meeker were divorced.1 Roy Truman Vest was born on March 2, 1919 at Illinois.1,6,2 He died on August 2, 1990 at Illinois at age 71.6,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 74, District 25, Saint Albans Township, Hancock Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 95, District 9, Chili Township, Hancock Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 90, District 34-3, Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Lena Doris Meeker b. December 20, 1926, d. February 25, 2012
Marriage*Roy Truman Vest married Lena Doris Meeker.1 
Divorce* Roy Truman Vest and Lena Doris Meeker were divorced.1 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S4324] Bowen Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Zelma Ellen Manley1,2

F, b. June 11, 1915, d. April 6, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 527-34-0525.3 Zelma Ellen Manley was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.4 She was born on June 11, 1915 at Missouri.1,3,2 She married Erby M. Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest, in 1933.1 As of 1933,her married name was Vest. Zelma Ellen Manley and Erby M. Vest were divorced circa 1985.1 Zelma Ellen Manley died on April 6, 1993 at Orange Co., California, at age 77.3,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 102, District 1-16, Houston, Adams Co., Illinois5

Family

Erby M. Vest b. March 11, 1911, d. February 3, 1992
Marriage*Zelma Ellen Manley married Erby M. Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest, in 1933.1 
Divorce* Zelma Ellen Manley and Erby M. Vest were divorced circa 1985.1 
Child
  • Richard Dwain Vest1,5

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore1,2,3,4

M, b. February 21, 1873, d. August 7, 1953
FatherClifton Walker Elmore5,6,3,4 b. April 11, 1845, d. April 21, 1940
MotherMary Ann Elizabeth Elmore5,3,4 b. April 28, 1843, d. August 7, 1925
     Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7,8,4 He was born on February 21, 1873 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,8,4 He married Martha "Mattie" Jamerson on April 30, 1901.1,9,4,10 Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore died on August 7, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.1,8,4 He ELMORE, CHARLES ERNEST, minister for more than 50 yrs., died August 7, in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, VA, at the age of 80. He was born in Snowville, VA, and graduated from Milligan College. He established the Sheva Church near Chatham, VA. Other ministries were Gretna, Richmond, Newport News and Hampton, all in Virginia; Springfield and Brookville in Kentucky; New Smyrna and Sanford in Florida. He was twice minister of the church in Salem, VA, and did evangelistic work in Virginia and South Carolina Mr. Elmore's wife died some years ago and he had made his home since with a niece, Miss Joyce Elmore of Roanoke. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. J. R. Elmore, New Castle, VA; O. J. and Robert E. Elmore of Roanoke; Edward E. and Chauncey D. Elmore of New Castle were his brothers. He was half-brother to the late W. H. Book. Funeral services were conducted August 11 from the Main St. Church, Salem, VA, by Morris B. Book, a nephew and Robert A. Fogleman, minister. Burial was in West View Cemetery, New Castle, VA. on September 26, 1953.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 136, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 12, District 26, Greenville, South Carolina11
1920Dwelling 239, District 126, Richmond, Virginia12
1930Dwelling 126, District 39, New Smyrna, Volusia Co., Florida13

Occupation

1910Evalgelist preacher11
1920Clergyman12
1930Christian church minister13

Family

Martha "Mattie" Jamerson b. December 16, 1879, d. July 17, 1939
Marriage*Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore married Martha "Mattie" Jamerson on April 30, 1901.1,9,4,10 

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2095] New Castle Record, From the Mary E. Elmore obituary in the Aug 15, 1925 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton Walker Elmore obituary in the Aug 22, 1940 edition.
  7. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  8. [S2096] Christian Standard, From the Charles Ernest Elmore obituary in the Sep 26, 1953 edition.
  9. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  10. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Martha Jamerson Elmore obituary in the Jul 18, 1939 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Lee Thompson1

F, b. September 21, 1919, d. February 12, 1989
     Virginia Lee Thompson married Francis Venton Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest.1 Her Social Security Number was 341-34-6238.2 Virginia Lee Thompson was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Colchester, McDonough Co., Illinois.3 Her married name was Vest. She was born on September 21, 1919 at Illinois.2 She died on February 12, 1989 at Illinois at age 69.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 52, District 1-16, Houston, Adams Co., Illinois4

Family

Francis Venton Vest b. September 5, 1915, d. November, 1980
Marriage*Virginia Lee Thompson married Francis Venton Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest.1 
Children
  • Sandra Jean Vest1,5,4
  • Ronald Francis Vest1,5,4
  • Patricia Anne Vest+1,5,4 b. January 11, 1940, d. June 11, 2005
  • Glenna Teresa "Terry" Vest1,5
  • Virginia Nell "Ginger" Vest1,5

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3429] Mount Auburn Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Ann Whitaker obituary in the Jun 15, 2005 edition.

Patricia Anne Vest1

F, b. January 11, 1940, d. June 11, 2005
FatherFrancis Venton Vest1,2,3 b. September 5, 1915, d. November, 1980
MotherVirginia Lee Thompson1,2,3 b. September 21, 1919, d. February 12, 1989
     Patricia Anne Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.2 She was born on January 11, 1940 at Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.1,2,4 As of May 27, 1955,her married name was Whitaker.1 She married Lloyd J. Whitaker Jr. on May 27, 1955 at Denver, Hancock Co., Illinois.1,5,2 Patricia Anne Vest died on June 11, 2005 at Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois, at age 65.5,2,4 She Ann Whitaker, 65, of Bowen, died in her home Saturday, June 11, 2005. She was born Jan. 11, 1940, near Bowen, a daughter of Francis and Virginia (Thompson) Vest. She married Lloyd Whitaker on May 27, 1955, in Denver, Illinois. She is survived by one daughter, Becky (Ryan) Ramsey of Bowen; four sons: Bruce (Kristan) Whitaker of Keokuk, IA; Brian (Terri) Whitaker of Bowen; Brad (Evelyn) Whitaker of Bowen; and Barry (Jenny) Whitaker of Bowen. She had ten grandchildren: Kelsey Whitaker; Ty Whitaker, Derek Vail; Rylie; Emma Whitaker; and Corey Ramsey. There are three great-grandchildren; Delaney Lantz; Jadyn Henry; and Jackson Whitaker. She has three sisters: Sandra (Bob) Campbell of Augusta; Terri (Pat)Sullivan of Colchester; and Ginger (John) Rexroat of Colchester. One brother, Ronnie (Marilyn) Vest of Bowen and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ann and Lloyd had recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. She retired from Methode Electronics Inc. in Carthage, after 25 years. Most recently she was a store auditor at Shopco in Quincy. She attended Bowen High School, and was a member of the Denver Christian Church. She enjoyed being in the pontoon boat, fishing, and gardening. Her most precious treasures in life were her husband and family. Caring for her family was her lifelong calling. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in the Bowen United Methodist Church with Rev. Sandra Bunnell officiating. Burial followed in the Bowen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Chili Park District. on June 15, 2005.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 52, District 1-16, Houston, Adams Co., Illinois3

Family

Lloyd J. Whitaker Jr. b. August 8, 1936, d. November 7, 2011
Marriage*Patricia Anne Vest married Lloyd J. Whitaker Jr. on May 27, 1955 at Denver, Hancock Co., Illinois.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Ann Whitaker obituary in the Jun 15, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Lloyd Whitaker, Jr. obituary in the Nov 15, 2011 edition.
  6. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Brian V. Whitaker obituary in the Apr 12, 2006 edition.

Esther Eileen Fleming1

F, b. May 14, 1919, d. December 6, 2003
     Esther Eileen Fleming was buried at Harmony Cemetery, Bentley, Hancock Co., Illinois.2,1 Her Social Security Number was 323-36-9583.3 She Esther Vest, 84 of Country Club Heights Apt., Quincy, formerly of Colchester died Saturday Dec. 6, 2003, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Palmyra, Mo. She was born May 14, 1919, in Harmony Twsp., Hancock County to Dempster S. and Alice O'Haver Fleming. On March 8, 1937, in Palmyra, Mo., she married Aubra Lee Vest. He died January 22, 1998. Surviving are one son Gary (Carol) Vest of Lima; one daughter, Evalie (Norman) Hare, Hannibal, Mo; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, William Fleming. Esther worked at Memorial Hospital in Carthage for over 23 years in the O.B. Department at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. She lived in many communities of Hancock, Schuyler and Adams counties. Her hobbies were needlework, reading and music. She was a member of the Colchester United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, life member of McDonough District Hospital Aux., 50 plus year member of Alpha chapter #109 Order of Eastern Star and a Past Matron of O. E. S. Funeral services were Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with the Rev. Gary Bass officiating. Burial was at Harmony Cemetery near Bentley. Memorials have been set up to the Colchester United Methodist Church, Colchester District Library or the McDonough County Humane Society.2 She was born on May 14, 1919 at Harmony Township, Hancock Co., Illinois.4,3,2 She married Aubra Lee Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest, on March 8, 1937.4,2,1 As of March 8, 1937,her married name was Vest.2 Esther Eileen Fleming died on December 6, 2003 at Palmyra, Marion Co., Missouri, at age 84.3,2

Family

Aubra Lee Vest b. January 3, 1917, d. January 22, 1998
Marriage*She married Aubra Lee Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest, on March 8, 1937.4,2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3281] Harmony Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1037] Hancock County Journal Pilot, From the Esther Vest obituary in the Dec 10, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S4323] Voice, The, From the Gary D. Vest obituary in the Jan 27, 2011 edition.

Arthur Washington Elmore1,2,3

M, b. January 20, 1882, d. June 18, 1948
FatherClifton Walker Elmore4,5,2,6,7 b. April 11, 1845, d. April 21, 1940
MotherMary Ann Elizabeth Elmore4,5,2,7 b. April 28, 1843, d. August 7, 1925
     Arthur Washington Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on January 20, 1882 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate his birth date is Jan 20, 1881.4,5,1,3 He married Lettie Mae Pedigo on October 21, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 Arthur Washington Elmore died on June 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 211, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 32, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 161, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 591, District 62, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina11
1940Dwelling 121, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1900Day laborer8
1910Postmaster assistant9
1920House painter10
1930Painter11
1940Painting contractor12

Family

Lettie Mae Pedigo b. December 25, 1880, d. December 24, 1965
Marriage*Arthur Washington Elmore married Lettie Mae Pedigo on October 21, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  5. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton Walker Elmore obituary in the Aug 22, 1940 edition.
  7. [S2095] New Castle Record, From the Mary E. Elmore obituary in the Aug 15, 1925 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S623] Letter, Lynne Ellen Elmore Wheeldon (daughter) to Scott Schaffer, Nov 3, 2004.
  14. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  18. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&

Lena Doris Meeker1,2

F, b. December 20, 1926, d. February 25, 2012
     Lena Doris Meeker married Roy Truman Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest.1 Lena Doris Meeker was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Warsaw, Hancock Co., Illinois.2 She and Roy Truman Vest were divorced.1 Her married name was Vest. Lena Doris Meeker was born on December 20, 1926 at Warsaw, Hancock Co., Illinois.2 She died on February 25, 2012 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 85.2 She Lena Doris Wemhoner, 85, formerly of Warsaw, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 25, 2012) in Sunset Apartments, 301 N. Eighth in Quincy. Lena was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Warsaw, a daughter of Grover Cleveland and Leona J. Whener Meeker. She was married to Raymond Albert Wemhoner. He preceded her in death. Lena was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. She attended Burlington Beauty Academy in Burlington, Iowa. She worked as a hairdresser in Warsaw and Quincy. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw. Lena enjoyed embroidery work, listening to music and watching baseball and basketball on television. Survivors include four children, Ronald (Darnell) Wemhoner of Terrytown, La., Linda (Daniel) Maass of Bloomington, Donald (Peggy) Wemhoner of Peoria, Ariz., and Pamela (Greg) James of Tifton, Ga; a brother, Arthur (Edith) Meeker; 12 grandchildren, John (Dawn) Wemhoner, Joseph (Michelle) Wemhoner, Matthew Anderson, Tara (Gabriel) Stubblefield, Kathryn, Suzanna and Joshua Maass, Michael, Lindsey and Valerie Wemhoner, and Elizabeth and Rebecca James; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Lena was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harvey Meeker; and a sister-in-law, Betty Ann Meeker. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Julie AzBell conducting. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Warsaw. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Quincy. MEMORIALS: Quincy Medical Group Dialysis Unit or American Heart Association. ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Quincy. on February 26, 2012.2

Family

Roy Truman Vest b. March 2, 1919, d. August 2, 1990
Marriage*She married Roy Truman Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest.1 
Divorce* Lena Doris Meeker and Roy Truman Vest were divorced.1 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S2187] Quincy Herald-Whig, From the Lena Doris Wemhoner obituary in the Feb 26, 2012 edition.

Eldridge Leonard Wright1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 26, 1895, d. February 28, 1934
     Eldridge Leonard Wright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,5 He was born on May 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,4,5 He married Flossie May Vest, daughter of John Henry Vest and Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, on September 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,6,7,9,2,5 Eldridge Leonard Wright died on February 28, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 38.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 8, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer10
1930Carpenter11

Family

Flossie May Vest b. June 29, 1896, d. November 12, 1989
Marriage*Eldridge Leonard Wright married Flossie May Vest, daughter of John Henry Vest and Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, on September 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,6,7,9,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge Leonard Wright, Jr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1990 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Flossie Vest Wright obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William E. Wright obituary in an undated edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret W. Carter obituary in the Aug 12, 2003 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Edward "Ed" Wright1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 4, 1913, d. July 19, 1981
FatherEldridge Leonard Wright8,9,1,2,3,4,5,6,10 b. May 26, 1895, d. February 28, 1934
MotherFlossie May Vest8,9,1,2,3,4,5,6,10 b. June 29, 1896, d. November 12, 1989
     William Edward "Ed" Wright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-05-7728.11 He William E. (Ed) Wright, age 67, of 1132 Beaumont Rd., N.E., died Sunday in a local hospital. He was a retired building contractor, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post #3. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lena King Wright, one son, Roy Lee Wright, Valrico, Fla; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Wright Moore, Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Flossie Vest Wright; four brothers, Paul D. Wright, Eldridge L. Wright, Jr., James H. Wright, all of Roanoke; John L. Wright, New Mexico; five sisters, Mrs. Letitis W. Atkinson, Mrs. Mary W. York, both of Richmond; Mrs. Martha L. Blankenship, Pilot; Mrs. Dorothy W. Brammer, Mrs. Margaret W. Carter, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Julie Wright, Valrico, Fla; Lynn Wright, Houston, Texas; Kathryn Wright Emline, Valrico, Fla; Artie, Steve and Terri Moore, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakley's North Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Ron E. Thompson and the Rev. Rudy Holland officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.3 He was born on August 4, 1913 at Virginia.8,4 He married Lena Mae King, daughter of Michael C. "Mike" King and Lillian Ann "Lillie" King, on April 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,4,3,7 William Edward "Ed" Wright died on July 19, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.8,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 8, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1934Carpenter9

Family

Lena Mae King b. November 28, 1914, d. May 9, 2001
Marriage*William Edward "Ed" Wright married Lena Mae King, daughter of Michael C. "Mike" King and Lillian Ann "Lillie" King, on April 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,4,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge Leonard Wright, Jr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1990 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Flossie Vest Wright obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William E. Wright obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Wright obituary in the May 10, 2001 edition.
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret W. Carter obituary in the Aug 12, 2003 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lena Mae King1,2,3,4

F, b. November 28, 1914, d. May 9, 2001
FatherMichael C. "Mike" King1,2,3,4,5 b. October 30, 1873, d. December 12, 1956
MotherLillian Ann "Lillie" King6,1,2,3,4,5 b. December 16, 1888, d. July 11, 1967
     Lena Mae King was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4399.7 She was born on November 28, 1914 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 She married William Edward "Ed" Wright, son of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on April 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,4 As of April 14, 1934,her married name was Wright. Lena Mae King died on May 9, 2001 at Virginia at age 86.7,4 She WRIGHT, Lena King, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She was born in Check, Va., November 28, 1914, daughter of the late Michael and Lillie Ann King. She was the widow of William Edward Wright. Mrs. Wright was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church. She retired from Virginia Plastics Products. Survivors include son, Roy L. Wright and wife, Eva of Valrico, Fla; daughter, Joyce W. Moore of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Lynn Wright of Houston, Texas, Katherine Wright Emline of Atlanta, Ga., Julie Wright of Orlando, Fla., Artie Moore and wife, Sherry of Moneta, Steve Moore and wife, Lori Shultz Moore of Wirtz, Teri Moore Nance and husband, Jay of Roanoke; six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Emline, Megan Wright, Brittany Shultz, Taylor Moore, Kristen Nance and Phillip Nance; sisters, Georgia Hix and Emma King, both of Vinton; brothers, L. B. King of Vinton and Earl King of Check. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Camden and Dr. Hormel and the staff of Lewis-Gale Hospital, Dr. Barnhart and the staff of Richfield, especially 2 West, and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on May 10, 2001.4

Family

William Edward "Ed" Wright b. August 4, 1913, d. July 19, 1981
Marriage*She married William Edward "Ed" Wright, son of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on April 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Wright obituary in the May 10, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma L. King obituary in the Nov 2, 2016 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lillie A. King.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William E. Wright obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Lee Wright1,2,3,4

M, b. December 2, 1934, d. November 24, 2016
FatherWilliam Edward "Ed" Wright1,2,5,3 b. August 4, 1913, d. July 19, 1981
MotherLena Mae King1,2,5,3 b. November 28, 1914, d. May 9, 2001
     Roy Lee Wright was buried at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, Hillsborough Co., Florida.6 He was born on December 2, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Eva May Yates on June 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 Roy Lee Wright died on November 24, 2016 at Florida at age 81.4 He WRIGHT, Roy Lee - passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. He joins his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Eva May. He is survived by many friends and family; including his three daughters, Lynn, Kathryn, and Julie; two granddaughters, Megan and Elizabeth; great-granddaughter, Brooke; sister, Joyce Moore; brother-in-law, Jim Yates; and their families; and nieces and nephews, Artie, Steve, Teri, Joe, Lisa, and Heather. Roy was born in Floyd County, Virginia in 1934, and lived in Roanoke until he attended Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Roy served in the Army at Fort Sill, OK. He was an architectural engineer and worked in construction for over 50 years as a professional engineer, with projects that garnered many awards throughout the south. Roy was well-respected professionally and loved for his gentleness, patience, and intelligence. We will miss him dearly. on November 30, 2016.4

Family

Eva May Yates b. February 14, 1937, d. July 9, 2009
Marriage*He married Eva May Yates on June 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 
Children
  • Mary Lynn Wright2,1,5,4,7
  • Kathryn Ann Wright2,1,5,4,7
  • Julie Leigh Wright2,1,5,4,7

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William E. Wright obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Roy Lee Wright obituary in the Nov 30, 2016 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Wright obituary in the May 10, 2001 edition.
  6. [S12430] Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, Hillsborough Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Eva May Yates Wright obituary in the Jul 11, 2009 edition.

Eva May Yates1,2,3,4

F, b. February 14, 1937, d. July 9, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-5463.5 Eva May Yates was born on February 14, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5,4 She married Roy Lee Wright, son of William Edward "Ed" Wright and Lena Mae King, on June 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of June 4, 1957,her married name was Wright.2 Eva May Yates died on July 9, 2009 at Florida at age 72.3,5 She WRIGHT, Eva May Yates, who was born February 14, 1937, died July 9, 2009. The Wright family and their friends are keeping their favorite valentine, Eva Wright, close to their hearts after her recent passing. Eva was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved glorious sunny days, lots of laughter, and friends and family members close by. She was married to Roy Wright for 52 years. Their favorite memories were of times shared with their family members and of being high school sweethearts from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Eva is survived by her husband, Roy Wright of Valrico, Fla; her brother, Jim Yates; sister-in-law, Joyce Moore; daughters Lynn, Kathryn and Julie; granddaughters, Megan Wright, Elizabeth Wright and Mark Sulborski, Lisa Yates-Campbell and Scott Campbell, Joe Yates and Heather Yates Clark; cousin, Patsy Milam; best friends, Jane Jamison and Minette Webster; and many more family members and friends. on July 11, 2009.3

Family

Roy Lee Wright b. December 2, 1934, d. November 24, 2016
Marriage*She married Roy Lee Wright, son of William Edward "Ed" Wright and Lena Mae King, on June 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Mary Lynn Wright1,6,7,3
  • Kathryn Ann Wright1,6,7,3
  • Julie Leigh Wright1,6,7,3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Eva May Yates Wright obituary in the Jul 11, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Wright obituary in the May 10, 2001 edition.
  7. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Roy Lee Wright obituary in the Nov 30, 2016 edition.

Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore1,2,3,4

M, b. June 3, 1868, d. September 12, 1953
FatherClifton Walker Elmore5,2,6,7,8,4 b. April 11, 1845, d. April 21, 1940
MotherMary Ann Elizabeth Elmore5,2,6,8,4 b. April 28, 1843, d. August 7, 1925
     Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He was born on June 3, 1868 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,3,4 He married Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, daughter of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, on November 26, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,9 Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore died on September 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.1,3,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 9, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 136, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 169, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 157, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 10, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 52, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 309, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1900House painter10
1910House painter11
1920House painter12
1930House painter13
1940House painter14

Family

Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore b. November 2, 1875, d. February 21, 1918
Marriage*Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore married Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, daughter of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, on November 26, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton Walker Elmore obituary in the Aug 22, 1940 edition.
  8. [S2095] New Castle Record, From the Mary E. Elmore obituary in the Aug 15, 1925 edition.
  9. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  16. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mrs. Richard Deacon obituary in an undated edition.
  18. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.