Eston Azle Radford1

M, b. September 5, 1927, d. April 3, 2013
FatherJohn William Radford1 b. January 27, 1880, d. January 22, 1933
MotherJulia Ann Webb1 b. March 14, 1885, d. March 9, 1971
     Eston Azle Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 5, 1927 at Virginia.2,3,1 He married Lottie Mae Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on July 20, 1949; The Vest Cemetery has the marriage date as Jul 2, 1949.2,3,4,5,6,1 Eston Azle Radford died on April 3, 2013 at Virginia at age 85.1 He Eston Azle Radford, 85, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born on September 5, 1927. Eston was preceded in death by his father, John Radford; and his mother, Julia Radford. Also preceding him in death were six sisters, seven brothers and their spouses. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Lottie Poff Radford; one sister-in-law, Pauline Radford; brother-in-law and wife, Nelson and Millie Poff; and sister-in-law and husband, Lillian and Tilton Oyler. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Joseph Ashby officiating. Interment will follow at the Vest Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, April 5, 2013, after 6 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vest Cemetery, c/o of Lela Peters, 5531 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091. Thanks to everyone for their visits, calls, cards, help, and prayers during Eston's illness. on April 5, 2013.1

Family

Lottie Mae Poff
Marriage*He married Lottie Mae Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on July 20, 1949; The Vest Cemetery has the marriage date as Jul 2, 1949.2,3,4,5,6,1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eston Azle Radford obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.
  2. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Wimmer Poff obituary in the Jan 9, 1992 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Poff Janney Flint obituary in the Nov 7, 2006 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ennis Poff obituary in the Jan 25, 1979 edition.

Tildon Lewis Oyler1,2

M, b. February 3, 1950, d. July 29, 2013
     Tildon Lewis Oyler was born on February 3, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He married Lillian Marie Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on August 6, 1976 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,7,1,2 Tildon Lewis Oyler Tildon Lewis Oyler, 63, of Roanoke, lost his battle with cancer and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born in Roanoke on February 3, 1950, and lived in the area all of his life. Tildon was the son of the late Oscar H. and Elizabeth Ferris Oyler. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lillian Marie Poff Oyler; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Sheila Jr. and Marie, Mike, and Patricia, Carl and Anna, Harry and Carmen, Randy and Kathy; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice Beckner, Linda Beckner, Melody and Willem Van-Harskamp, Beth and Allen Bryant, Teresa and Ron Hook, Diane and Tim Meador; 28 grandchildren, 35 great- grandchildren; brothers, David, Calvin, and Harold Oyler; sisters, Shirley Dillon, Emma Brown, Susie Suttles, Christine Crewson, and Annabelle (Bobby) Beckner; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at their residence, 1040 Tipton Avenue, SE, Roanoke on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, from noon to 6 p.m., where a service will be conducted at 4 p.m. on July 2, 2013.1 He died on July 29, 2013 at Virginia at age 63.1

Family

Lillian Marie Poff
Marriage*He married Lillian Marie Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on August 6, 1976 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,7,1,2 
Children
  • Tommy Oyler1
  • Tildon Lewis Oyler Jr.1
  • Mike Oyler1
  • Carl Oyler1
  • Harry Oyler1
  • Randy Oyler1
  • Janice Oyler1
  • Linda Oyler1
  • Melody Oyler1
  • Teresa Oyler1
  • Diane Marie Oyler1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tildon Lewis Oyler obituary in the Jul 2, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Wimmer Poff obituary in the Jan 9, 1992 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milton E. Poff obituary in the Aug 21, 2001 edition.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Poff Janney Flint obituary in the Nov 7, 2006 edition.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ennis Poff obituary in the Jan 25, 1979 edition.

Martha Emmaline Craghead

F, b. 1828, d. July 31, 1888
FatherWilliam Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead1 b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894
MotherSusannah Maxey1 b. circa 1802, d. April 27, 1868
     Martha Emmaline Craghead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born in 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married Daniel Otey Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on December 28, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 As of December 28, 1850,her married name was Conner. Martha Emmaline Craghead died on July 31, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of carbunckle.4

Family

Daniel Otey Conner b. September 7, 1813, d. January 14, 1897
Marriage*She married Daniel Otey Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on December 28, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  4. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John W. Huffman1,2,3

M, b. April, 1850
     John W. Huffman was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.3 He was born in April, 1850 at Virginia.4 He married Alphosine "Alsenia" "Alsie" Elmore, daughter of Zedekiah Elmore and Rachel A. Paxton, on September 23, 1874.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 42, District 121, Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 86, District 105, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 424, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1880Farmer1
1900Farmer4
1910Farmer2

Family

Alphosine "Alsenia" "Alsie" Elmore b. December, 1845
Marriage*John W. Huffman married Alphosine "Alsenia" "Alsie" Elmore, daughter of Zedekiah Elmore and Rachel A. Paxton, on September 23, 1874.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4796] Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John H. Huffman birth record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Millie Florence Huffman birth record.

Stella Margaret Phlegar1,2

F, b. January 28, 1910, d. November 14, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 231-52-0648.3 Stella Margaret Phlegar was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 28, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 She married Burnett Kavilla "Bud" Poff, son of Samuel Jasper Poff and Carolina Matilda Keith, on March 27, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 As of March 27, 1937,her married name was Poff. Stella Margaret Phlegar died on November 14, 2000 at Madison, Madison Co., Virginia, at age 90.3,5,6 She POFF, Stella Phlegar, 90, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at Autum Care Nursing Center, Madison, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burnett K. Poff. Survivors are two daughters and son-in-law, Sue Poff Quesinberry of Floyd, Va., and Kaye Poff and Alan Rasmussen of Earlysville, Va; two grandsons, Michael Quesinberry and Christopher Quesinberry; one granddaughter, Ashley Ring. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2000 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Pingel officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. on November 17, 2000.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 55, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Burnett Kavilla "Bud" Poff b. October 15, 1910, d. February 13, 1995
Marriage*Stella Margaret Phlegar married Burnett Kavilla "Bud" Poff, son of Samuel Jasper Poff and Carolina Matilda Keith, on March 27, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Phlegar Poff obituary in the Nov 17, 2000 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burnett Kavilla Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1995 edition.
  10. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Sue Poff Quesinberry obituary.

Frances Sue Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 17, 1943, d. January 1, 2023
FatherBurnett Kavilla "Bud" Poff1,4,5,2 b. October 15, 1910, d. February 13, 1995
MotherStella Margaret Phlegar1,4,5,2 b. January 28, 1910, d. November 14, 2000
     Frances Sue Poff Sue Poff Quesinberry passed away at her home on January 1, 2023. She was a wonderful mother, who always went above and beyond for her sons. She is preceded in death by her parents, Burnett & Stella Poff; and husband, Eric Quesinberry. Sue is survived by two sons who love her so very much, Mike Quesinberry and Chris Quesinberry; one sister, Kaye Rassmussen; and one granddaughter, Mallie Quesinberry.2 She was born on June 17, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Eric Walker Quesinberry on June 6, 1965 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7 As of June 6, 1965,her married name was Quesinberry. Frances Sue Poff died on January 1, 2023 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.2

Family

Eric Walker Quesinberry b. February 10, 1943, d. August 30, 1991
Marriage*She married Eric Walker Quesinberry on June 6, 1965 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7 
Children
  • Michael Eric Quesinberry4,5,6,2
  • Christopher Scott Quesinberry4,5,6,2

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Sue Poff Quesinberry obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burnett Kavilla Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Phlegar Poff obituary in the Nov 17, 2000 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eric Walker Quesinberry obituary in the Aug 31, 1991 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edna Margery Thompson1,2,3,4

F, b. February 5, 1902, d. April 4, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7858.5 Edna Margery Thompson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7,3 She was born on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7,3,4 She married Joseph Thurman Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on November 29, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,3 As of November 29, 1922,her married name was Graham. Edna Margery Thompson died on April 4, 1993 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.5,6,7,3,8 She CHRISTIANSBURG - GRAHAM, Edna Thompson, 91, of S. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 4, 1993 at Radford Community Hospital. She was born February 5, 1902, the daughter of the late Rufus Wilburn and Pearl S. Thompson. She was the widow of Joseph Thurman Graham. She taught school for a number of years in Floyd County and was a member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Jean G. and Jack Rhudy, Southport, N.C; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard C. and Marilyn Graham, Southport, N.C. and El Salvador; seven grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; a granddaughter-in-law, Elsa Graham, who was her constant companion; one brother-in-law, Houston Lester, Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Lala Thompson, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, from the Christiansburg Church of Christ conducted by Mr. C.E. Mannon and Mr. Tom Hodge with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Church of Christ. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on April 6, 1993.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 245, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Joseph Thurman Graham b. March 18, 1897, d. September 28, 1968
Marriage*Edna Margery Thompson married Joseph Thurman Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on November 29, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Thompson Graham obituary in the Apr 6, 1993 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Rhudy obituary in the Dec 22, 2009 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William P. Poff1,2

M, b. circa 1833
FatherSamuel Poff1 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     William P. Poff was born circa 1833 at Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Girton on September 13, 1855 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,4,5,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 211, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 618, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1880Dwelling 118, District 140, Council Grove City, Morris Co., Kansas8

Occupation

1860Farmer2
1870Farmer7
1880Laborer8

Family

Elizabeth Girton b. 1833
Marriage*William P. Poff married Elizabeth Girton on September 13, 1855 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1310] Melva M. Girton Sloan, "Elizabeth Girton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2006.
  4. [S1303] Reynolds, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1787309&id=I85042841
  5. [S1380] Melva M. (Girton) Sloan, "Descendants of William Girton (1740-1813)."
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  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. [S2319] Girton Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=85134&GRid=6909721&CRid=85134&
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Peter Jackson Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. November 26, 1836, d. September 21, 1921
FatherSamuel Poff1,4 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1,4 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Peter Jackson Poff was buried at Lower Boone Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on November 26, 1836 at Virginia; In every Census from 1860 on Peter list his place of birth as Ohio and in 1910 he listed his birth place as Cincinatti. His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 26, 1836 in Ohio.1,2,3,5,6,4 He married Sophia Elliott on September 9, 1861 at Clay Co., Indiana.7 Peter Jackson Poff married Margaret Girton on November 28, 1900 at Clay Co., Indiana.8,4 Peter Jackson Poff died on September 21, 1921 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 84.3,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 216, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 318, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana9
1880Dwelling 58, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana10
1900Dwelling 38, District 21, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana11
1900Farmer11
1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 22, District 18, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1860Farmer2
1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10
1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1920Farmer12

Family 1

Sophia Elliott b. 1837, d. January 16, 1892
Marriage*Peter Jackson Poff married Sophia Elliott on September 9, 1861 at Clay Co., Indiana.7 
Child

Family 2

Margaret Girton b. December 12, 1844, d. May 8, 1924
Marriage*Peter Jackson Poff married Margaret Girton on November 28, 1900 at Clay Co., Indiana.8,4 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S404] Grace Cohn & Martha Williams, Lower Boone Cemetery, Clay Co., IN.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2292] Lower Boone Cemetery, Putnam Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=401&GRid=20635999&CRid=592086&df=all&
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S1380] Melva M. (Girton) Sloan, "Descendants of William Girton (1740-1813)."
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2319] Girton Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=85134&GRid=6909721&CRid=85134&

Margaret Poff1

F, b. circa 1837
FatherSamuel Poff1 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Margaret Poff was born circa 1837 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Henry Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
FatherSamuel Poff2,1 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff2,1 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Henry Poff was buried at Lake Creek Cemetery, Bartlett, Labette Co., Kansas.4 He was born in March, 1839 at Indiana.5 He married Sarah Jane Hice on January 7, 1862 at Clay Co., Indiana.3 Henry Poff married Mary J. Campbell on February 13, 1873 at Clay Co., Indiana.6 Henry Poff and Mary J. Campbell were divorced before June 1, 1900.5 Henry Poff died on June 22, 1921 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas, at age 82.4 He Henry Poff, aged eighty-one years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Brown, 3124 Clark avenue, this morning at five o'clock, after several months illness. The funeral will be conducted from the home by Rev. Stanley H. Williams and interment made at Lake Creek cemetery, near Mr. Poff's old home at Bartlett, Kansas. The time of the funeral, however, cannot be announced until arrival of a son from Broken Arow, Okla. Mr. Poff is a retired farmer and has made his home with his daughter in this city for the past three years. He is survived by two sons, Samuel Poff of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Henry Poff of Tacoma, Was., also by our daughters, Miss Effie Poff and Mrs. Ida L. Moore of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. J. E. Exstrand of Buhl, Idaho and Mrs. F. A. Brown of this city. on June 22, 1921.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1860Dwelling 216, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1870Dwelling 370, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1880Dwelling 53, District 127, Rock Creek, Wabaunsee Co., Kansas8
1900Dwelling 23, District 129, Cherokee Township, Montgomery Co., KansasEnumerated in the household of his son Samuel5
1905Cherokee Township, Montgomery Co., Kansas9
1910Dwelling 93, District 137, Cherokee Township, Montgomery Co., Kansas10
1920Dwelling 127, District 158, Ward 4, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas11

Occupation

1860Farmer1
1870Farmer7
1880Farmer8
1910Laborer10

Family 1

Sarah Jane Hice b. March 24, 1842, d. April 2, 1872
Marriage*Henry Poff married Sarah Jane Hice on January 7, 1862 at Clay Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Family 2

Mary J. Campbell b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
Marriage*Henry Poff married Mary J. Campbell on February 13, 1873 at Clay Co., Indiana.6 
Divorce* Henry Poff and Mary J. Campbell were divorced before June 1, 1900.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Henry Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1921 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11265] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S1890] Kansas State Historical Society, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  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. [S2319] Girton Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=85134&GRid=6909721&CRid=85134&
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923

Sarah Ann LaFon1,2,3

F, b. May, 1855, d. 1927
     Sarah Ann LaFon was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 She was born in May, 1855 at Virginia.5 She married Zedock N. Elmore, son of Zedekiah Elmore and Rachel A. Paxton, circa 1873.1,5 As of circa 1873,her married name was Elmore.5 Sarah Ann LaFon died in 1927 at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 136, District 125, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 334, District 98, Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 47, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 143, District 96, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as a widowed lodger in the household of Howard Basham7

Family

Zedock N. Elmore b. December, 1853, d. September 28, 1917
Marriage*Sarah Ann LaFon married Zedock N. Elmore, son of Zedekiah Elmore and Rachel A. Paxton, circa 1873.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Franklin Elmore death certificate.
  4. [S5303] Grace Memorial Gardens, Pasco Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward Elmore birth record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David M. Elmore death record.

Jane "Janie" Poff1,2

F, b. April 29, 1842, d. October 29, 1933
FatherSamuel Poff1,3 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1,3 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Jane "Janie" Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on April 29, 1842 at Indiana.4,3 As of circa 1858,her married name was Pilant.2 She married David B. Pilant circa 1858.2,5 Jane "Janie" Poff died on October 29, 1933 at Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana, at age 91.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1870Dwelling 617, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 98, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1900Dwelling 454, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1910Dwelling 111, District 24, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 134, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana9

Family

David B. Pilant b. March 18, 1838, d. May 19, 1909
Marriage*Jane "Janie" Poff married David B. Pilant circa 1858.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2294] Poff Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=41&GScid=86437&GRid=27198853&CRid=86437&
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3485] Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674830
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  13. [S2798] Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1410397

Samuel Wesley Poff1,2,3

M, b. June 13, 1847, d. October 31, 1920
FatherSamuel Poff4,5,2 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff4,5,2 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Samuel Wesley Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.6,2 He was born on June 13, 1847 at Indiana.6,2 He married Sarah Elizabeth Myers on March 5, 1868 at Putnam Co., Indiana.3 Samuel Wesley Poff died on October 31, 1920 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 73.6,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1860Dwelling 216, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 97, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1900Dwelling 480, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1910Dwelling 121, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 180, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1880Farmer1
1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Myers b. September 27, 1849, d. October 17, 1932
Marriage*Samuel Wesley Poff married Sarah Elizabeth Myers on March 5, 1868 at Putnam Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S11265] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2294] Poff Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=41&GScid=86437&GRid=27198853&CRid=86437&
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah A. Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 11, 1844, d. September 2, 1918
FatherSamuel Poff1,2 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1,2 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Sarah A. Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.4 She was born on March 11, 1844 at Indiana.1,4 As of December 24, 1861,her married name was Mercer.3 She married Wilford Mercer on December 24, 1861 at Clay Co., Indiana.3 As of October 15, 1865,her married name was Pilant.3 Sarah A. Poff married Whitman L. Pilant on October 15, 1865 at Clay Co., Indiana.3 Sarah A. Poff died on September 2, 1918 at age 74.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 216, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 616, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 99, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1900Dwelling 212, District 63, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 60, District 114, Washington Township, Putnam Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Andrew Girton7

Family 1

Wilford Mercer b. circa 1836
Marriage*Sarah A. Poff married Wilford Mercer on December 24, 1861 at Clay Co., Indiana.3 
Child

Family 2

Whitman L. Pilant b. February 1, 1844, d. November 9, 1901
Marriage*Sarah A. Poff married Whitman L. Pilant on October 15, 1865 at Clay Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S2294] Poff Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=41&GScid=86437&GRid=27198853&CRid=86437&
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Octavia Poff1,2

F, b. March 11, 1852, d. November 23, 1924
FatherSamuel Poff1 b. 1806, d. December 7, 1882
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1 b. 1804, d. November 27, 1891
     Octavia Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2 She was born on March 11, 1852 at Indiana.1,2 As of March 17, 1867,her married name was Parsons.3,2 She married Thomas A. Parsons on March 17, 1867 at Indiana.3,2 Octavia Poff died on November 23, 1924 at age 72.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 216, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1870Dwelling 101, Dick Johnson Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1880Dwelling 43, District 184, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana5
1900Dwelling 130, District 63, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 166, District 81, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 214, District 55, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana8

Family

Thomas A. Parsons b. April 23, 1847, d. April 11, 1916
Marriage*Octavia Poff married Thomas A. Parsons on March 17, 1867 at Indiana.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2294] Poff Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=41&GScid=86437&GRid=27198853&CRid=86437&
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Mary Lee Stump1,2,3

F, b. November, 1879, d. September 16, 1888
FatherWilliam Floyd Stump1,2,3 b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
MotherSarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff1,2,3 b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
     Mary Lee Stump was born in November, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on September 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8; Died of fever.2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 318, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

William Lemuel "Lem" Stump1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 16, 1881, d. 1940
FatherWilliam Floyd Stump1,2,4 b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
MotherSarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff1,2,4 b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-4245.2 William Lemuel "Lem" Stump was buried at King Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 16, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 15, 1883 and his gravestone has a birth year of 1884.2,3,4 He married Rebecca Okadine Smith circa 1906.6 William Lemuel "Lem" Stump died in 1940 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 146, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 190, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 36, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 616, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 307, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Day laborer1
1910Coal miner6
1920Farmer8
1930Coal miner9
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Rebecca Okadine Smith b. June 19, 1892, d. September 4, 1973
Marriage*William Lemuel "Lem" Stump married Rebecca Okadine Smith circa 1906.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7853] King Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allie Gay wimmer death certificate.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stump-McCune marriage record.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

James Blaine Stump1,2

M, b. September 28, 1884, d. February 9, 1955
FatherWilliam Floyd Stump1,2,3,4,5 b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
MotherSarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
     James Blaine Stump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He was born on September 28, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He died on February 9, 1955 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.6,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 146, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 37, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 110, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 128, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 128, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer2
1920Farm laborer3
1930Farm laborer4
1940Farmer8

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert T. Stump

M, b. 1889, d. before June 14, 1900
FatherWilliam Floyd Stump b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
MotherSarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
     Robert T. Stump was born in 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died before June 14, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Not enumerated with his family in the 1900 Census when his mother listed five of nine children as living.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah A. Stump1

F, b. February 10, 1860
FatherWilliam T. Stump1 b. circa 1829
MotherCatherine Poff1,2 b. circa 1832
     Sarah A. Stump was born on February 10, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 119, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.