William J. Clarence Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 5, 1895, d. August 19, 1991
FatherJohn Henry Anderson Aldridge3,2,5,8,9,10,6,11 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
MotherMahala Ann "Sis" Conner2,3,5,8,9,6,11 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
     William J. Clarence Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,3,1,13,6 His Social Security Number was 719-14-9755.14 He was born on May 5, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,7,14 He married Ida Maine Gearheart, daughter of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 23, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2,6,15 William J. Clarence Aldridge died on August 19, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.1,3,6,14 He William Clarence Aldridge, age 96, died Monday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Elizabeth F. Aldridge, Bent Mountain; two daughters, Elsie Hale, Roanoke; Sylvia Brown, Copper Hill; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucy Holcomb, Rocky Mount. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery. on August 20, 1991.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 43, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1930Dwelling 251, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 99, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18
1950Dwelling 16, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Occupation

1920Farm laborer16
1930Farmer17
1940Railroad painter18

Family

Ida Maine Gearheart b. April 13, 1897, d. December 24, 1974
Marriage*William J. Clarence Aldridge married Ida Maine Gearheart, daughter of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 23, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2,6,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clarence Aldridge obituary in the Aug 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Anderson Aldridge obituary in the Sep 28, 1954 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Aldridge Roberson obituary in the Jul 2, 1986 edition.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maine Gearheart Aldridge obituary in the Dec 25, 1974 edition.
  16. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clarence Aldridge obituary in the Mar 25, 2022 edition.
  22. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  23. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  24. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Howard Aldridge obituary in the Mar 1, 1961 edition.
  25. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  26. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hallie Simpson1,2,3

F, b. November 2, 1910, d. August 8, 2005
     Hallie Simpson was buried at Bethesda Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 415-10-8892.5 She was born on November 2, 1910 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.4,5,2 She married Roscoe Ora Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on September 29, 1956 at Jefferson Co., Tennessee.1,3 As of September 29, 1956,her married name was Wade.1 Hallie Simpson died on August 8, 2005 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee, at age 94.4,5,3 She WADE, Hallie Simpson - 94 of Simpson Road, Whitesburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday evening at 11:00 p.m. at the Heritage Nursing Center of Morristown. She was a resident of Whitesburg and was for many years a resident of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosco Wade of Knoxville; her parents, Thomas Edward and Ettie Givens Simpson, also of Whitesburg; three brothers, Jess Simpson, Edgar "Teddy" Simpson, both of Whitesburg, and Kessler Simpson of Greeneville; one sister, Katherine "Kate" Lawson of Knoxville. She was the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church of Whitesburg, a member of the Woman's Missionary Union and the Ladies Bible Sunday School Class. She retired from the Oak Ridge Atomic Energy Laboratory. She is survived by: her sister, Ruth Simpson Patton of Whitesburg; one sister-in-law, Ruby Simpson of Greeneville; lifetime friend, Eva Russell of Whitesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will beat the Bethesda Cemetery. Active pallbearers: John Roberts, Roe Eldridge, Clifford Sopshier, Mac Cook, William Roberts, Buddy Stiner, Alex Stiner, Joshua Stiner and Eric Stiner. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the First Baptist Church of Whitesburg and the members of the Ladies Bible Sunday School Class of the church. The Takerna Transitional Care Doctors and Staff of Greeneville and the Hertiage Nursing Center Staff of Morristown. on August 10, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 207, District 71, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee6

Family

Roscoe Ora Wade b. August 18, 1904, d. October 16, 1981
Marriage*Hallie Simpson married Roscoe Ora Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on September 29, 1956 at Jefferson Co., Tennessee.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Hallie Simpson Wade obituary in the Aug 10, 2005 edition.
  4. [S11687] Bethesda Cemetery, Hamblen Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S727] My Family (William James Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=1774031&id=I212

Olga Kathleen Haynes1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1908, d. June 8, 1998
     Olga Kathleen Haynes was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.3 Her Social Security Number was 408-30-0521.5 She was born on September 13, 1908 at Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee.5,1,2,3 She married John Earl Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 28, 1926 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.4 As of December 28, 1926,her married name was Wade.4 Olga Kathleen Haynes died on June 8, 1998 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 89.5,1,2,3 She Olga Kathleen Haynes Wade, 89, Sarasota, died June 8, 1998. She was born Sept. 13, 1908, in Clinton, Tenn., and came to Sarasota 19 years ago from Jacksonville. She was a lifetime member of the Genealogical Society. She was a Protestant. Survivors include seven daughters, Wanda Dryden of Lindsay, Calif., Billie J.W. Hord and Peggy Wade, both of Sarasota, Betty Sue W. Witney of Durango, Calif., Johnnie W. Thomas of Chattanooga, Tenn., Judy A.W. Fortney of Punta Gorda and Mary E. Banks of Fort Pierce; three sons, D. Michael of Virginia Beach, Va., Joseph E. of Knoxville, Tenn., and John R. of Texas; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. on June 10, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 66, 2nd District, Knox Co., Tennessee6
1940Dwelling 22, District 97-81, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee7
1950Dwelling 138, District 5-29, Alcoa, Blount Co., Tennessee8

Family

John Earl Wade b. August 5, 1906, d. January 6, 1953
Marriage*Olga Kathleen Haynes married John Earl Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 28, 1926 at Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  2. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Olga Kathleen Haynes Wade obitutary in the Jun 10, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3388] Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the John Earl Wade obituary in the Jan 7, 1953 edition.
  10. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Johnnie Kathleen Wade Thomas obituary in the Jul 6, 2003 edition.
  11. [S14262] Sun Newspapers, From the Judith Ann Fortney obituary in the Jul 16, 2023 edition.
  12. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  13. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Betty Sue Wade obituary in the Jan 16, 2001 edition.

Amos Leroy Hendrix1,2,3

M, b. December 17, 1907, d. November 22, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 414-28-9015.4 Amos Leroy Hendrix was buried at Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,2 He was born on December 17, 1907 at Knox Co., Tennessee.4,1,2,3 He married Deola Anne Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, in October, 1931 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,5,2,6,7 Amos Leroy Hendrix died on November 22, 2000 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 92.4,1,2 He HENDRIX, Amos Leroy - age 92, of Knoxville, affectionately know as PapPaw Leroy, passed away November 22, 2000, at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1907. Preceded in death by his parents, Jim & Regina Bean Hendrix; sister, Rena Jackson; brothers, Neil & Garrett. His wife, Deola Ann Wade Hendrix preceded him in death Nov. 1, 1973. Leroy was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Director for over 50 years. He was an ordained deacon and church clerk. Mr. Hendrix as a Master Gardener and loved to grow vegetables on the farm. He was a Knox Co. Farm Bureau Director, Chairman of the ASCS Committee for many years, Inspector for Tenn. Crop Improvement Assoc., taught Veterans Agriculture atPowell & Karns, was a substitute mail carrier out of the Byington and Karns Post Office. He is survived by son & daughter in law, Mike & Georgia Hendrix of Cleveland, Tenn; daughter, Annie Hendrix of Knoxville; grandsons & wives, Michael & Ann Hendrix of Newnan, Ga., Joe & Lolly Hendrix of Cleveland, Tenn; great grandchildren, Chris, Lauren, Amy & Jared; devoted sister, Louis Hendrix Huff of Powell; friends who loved him as their PapPaw, Jack & Brenda Holt, Bob, Sandy, & Erin Moye, David, Tina, Jackson & Jefferson Holt, Joe, Joy, Robin, & Rachel O'Kain. Thanks to special neighbors, E.R. & Ruth Bruce, Dale Fox & Pat Smith, who sat with him and also Priority Home Health Care. Family and friends will meet at Lynch Bethel Cemetery for a graveside service. Pallbearers: Michael Hendrix, Joe Hendrix, Chris Hendrix, Jared Hendrix, Bob Moye, David Holt, Joe O'Kain. Honorary pallbearers: E.F. Bruce, Dale Fox, Charles Watson, Howard Marshall, Don Gordon, Bill Bolinger, C.T. Haun, Daril Keller, Frank Phillips, Robert Holcomb, Ralph Wilson, Bill Bruhin, Jack Holt, & Knox Co. Farm Bureau Directors. on November 24, 2000.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 447, District 47-26, Knox Co., Tennessee8
1950Dwelling 719, District 47-24, Knox Co., Tennessee9

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8
1950Veterans training teacher9

Family

Deola Anne Wade b. September 1, 1908, d. November 1, 1973
Marriage*Amos Leroy Hendrix married Deola Anne Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, in October, 1931 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,5,2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Amos Leroy Hendrix obitutary in the Nov 24, 2000 edition.
  2. [S3236] Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  6. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the marriage license listings in the Oct 24, 1931 edition.
  7. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Deola Ann Wade Hendrix obituary in the Nov 2, 1973 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12389] Companion Funeral & Cremation Service, online www.companionfunerals.com, From the James Michael Hendrix obituary.
  11. [S12390] Weaver Funeral Home, online www.weaverfuneralservices.com, From the Elizabeth Hendrix obituary.

Kenneth Augustus Schumaker1,2,3

M, b. January 5, 1914, d. March 7, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 411-07-3923.4 Kenneth Augustus Schumaker was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2 He was born on January 5, 1914 at Tennessee.4,2 He married Genevieve Abigail Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, in May, 1936 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,5,6,3 Kenneth Augustus Schumaker died on March 7, 1970 at age 56.2 He SCHUMAKER, Kenneth Augustus - age 56 of 1419 Kenyon Street, passed away 6 p.m. Saturday. He was employed at Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge and member Masters Lodge No. 244 F&AM. Survivors: wife, Genevieve Wade Schumaker; daughters, Mrs. Selena Juhasz, Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Suetta Webb, Mrs. Sereca White, both of Knoxville; granddaughters, Hedi Huffaker, Cincinati, Ohio, Gigi Webb, Knoxville; brother, Jess E. Schumaker, Knoxville. Interment Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers: Leroy Hendrix, Bob Whitson, Harold McCurdy, Abbott, Clyde Beeler, James Wade. on March 9, 1970.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 143, District 97-41, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee7
1950Dwelling 126, District 97-95, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee8

Occupation

1940Foundry pattern maker7
1950Stove factory foreman8

Family

Genevieve Abigail Wade b. November 28, 1912, d. September 18, 2001
Marriage*Kenneth Augustus Schumaker married Genevieve Abigail Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, in May, 1936 at Knox Co., Tennessee.1,5,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Genevieve Wade Schumaker obitutary in the Sep 20, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3388] Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Kenneth Augustus Schumaker obituary in the Mar 9, 1970 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  6. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the marriage license listings in the May 30, 1936 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Huffaker-Schumaker marriage record.
  11. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Webb-Schumaker marriage announcement in the May 26, 1968 edition.

Eugene Miller1,2,3

M, b. January 14, 1910, d. November 21, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 411-07-6839.4 Eugene Miller was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2,5 He was born on January 14, 1910 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.4,2,3 He married Juanita Hill Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1,6,5 Eugene Miller died on November 21, 1976 at Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia, at age 66.2,7,5 He MILLER, Eugene - age 66, of Beaver Creek Drive, Powell, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, Ga. He was a member of Glenwood Bopfist Church. Survivors: widow, Mrs. Juanita Wade Miller; daughters, Miss Mary Jean Miller, Pennsacola, Fla., Mrs. Von (Lucy) Sufferidge, Kennesaw, Go., Mrs. Dan (Margaret Alice) Williamson, Nashville; grandchildren, Brenda and Dale Sufferidge, Mrs. Dickie (Teresa) Singletary; brothers, H. D. Miller, Knoxville, T. T. Miller, Long Beach, Calif. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. on November 22, 1976.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 97-27A, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee8
1950Dwelling 50, District 47-23, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee9

Occupation

1940Baker8
1950Teacher9

Family

Juanita Hill Wade b. March 28, 1915, d. February 6, 2008
Marriage*Eugene Miller married Juanita Hill Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on June 12, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  2. [S11694] Woodlawn Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Eugene Miller obituary in the Nov 22, 1976 edition.
  6. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  7. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1911] Marietta Daily Journal, From the Juanita Hill Wade Miller obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  11. [S1911] Marietta Daily Journal, From the Mary Jean Miller obituary in the Jun 13, 2023 edition.
  12. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the Suffridge-Miller marriage announcement in the Jan 31, 1956 edition.

William Robert Whitson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 4, 1916, d. March 5, 2005
     William Robert Whitson was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.6,5 His Social Security Number was 412-16-2831.3 He was born on April 4, 1916 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.3,6,4,7 He married Mary George Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 7, 1952 at Campbell Co., Tennessee.1,8,2,5 William Robert Whitson died on March 5, 2005 at Tennessee at age 88; His obituary has a death date of Mar 6, 2005.3,6,5,7 He WHITSON, William Robert - age 88 of Powell, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He was a member of the Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a WWII Veteran and a retiree as a Chemical Engineer with Oakridge National Lab. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joseph E. and Mae Etta Whitson; and his brother, Paul E. Whitson. He is survived by: his wife, Mary Wade Whitson; his daughter, Camille W. Abrams and husband Randy of Camden S.C; grandchildren, Meg and Whit Abrams both of Columbia SC; his sister, Mauline W. Yarnell of Knoxville; niece, Joetta Goosie of Knoxville; and nephew, Jerald E. Whitson of Sulphur Springs Texas.
Graveside services will be conducted at Woodlawn Cemetery. on March 8, 2005.5

Family

Mary George Wade b. September 16, 1917, d. September 5, 2008
Marriage*He married Mary George Wade, daughter of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 7, 1952 at Campbell Co., Tennessee.1,8,2,5 
Child
  • Mary Camille Whitson1,5,9

Citations

  1. [S1618] State, The, From the Mary George Whitson obitutary in the Sep 7 2008 edition.
  2. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the William Robert Whitson obituary in the Mar 8, 2005 edition.
  6. [S11694] Woodlawn Cemetery, Knox Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the Martha Wade McCurdy obituary in the Nov 14, 2017 edition.
  9. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Abrams-Whitson marriage announcement in the Aug 1, 1976 edition.

Mary Lillian Stout1,2

F, b. October 18, 1922, d. March 18, 2004
     Mary Lillian Stout was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 415-28-7178.4 She was born on October 18, 1922 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.1,4 She married Michael Amos Wade Sr., son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on October 18, 1938 at Loudon Co., Tennessee.1,2,5 As of October 18, 1938,her married name was Wade.2 Mary Lillian Stout died on March 18, 2004 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 81.1,4 She Mary Lillian Wade of Elkridge died of heart failure March 18 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. She was 81. She was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Fort Eustis, Va., and graduated from Karns High School in Karns, Tenn. Mrs. Wade was a homemaker. She was an avid reader who enjoyed crocheting gifts, solving crossword puzzles, cooking, studying the Bible and caring for her family, according to family members. Surviving are her sons, Michael Amos Wade Jr. of Rome, Ga., and William Maynard Wade of Logansport, Ind; daughters, Patricia Annette Wade Henard of Weatherford, Texas, Sarah Elizabeth Wade Keller of White Hall, Md., Gwendolyn Joyce Wade Scaldaferri of Colesville, Md., and Charleen Ann Wade Kreamer of Severn, Md; sister, Gracie Evelyn Stout of Chattanooga, Tenn; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Amos Wade and her son, Samuel Edward Wade. Interment was in Meadowridge Memorial Park in Elkridge. on March 30, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 259, District 47-26, 9th Civil District, Knox Co., Tennessee6
1950Dwelling 173, District 4-1238, Baltimore, Maryland7

Family

Michael Amos Wade Sr. b. June 26, 1919, d. January 19, 1997
Marriage*Mary Lillian Stout married Michael Amos Wade Sr., son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on October 18, 1938 at Loudon Co., Tennessee.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Mary Lillian Wade obituary in the Mar 30, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  3. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Michael A. Wade obituary in the Jan 21, 1997 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12027] Weatherford Democrat, From the Patricia W. Henard obituary in the Jan 7, 2020 edition.

Alma Vivian Rogers Summey1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1927, d. January 12, 2011
     Alma Vivian Rogers Summey married James Austin "Jim" Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner.2,1 Alma Vivian Rogers Summey was buried at Saint Mary's Columbarium, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.4 Her Social Security Number was 414-40-2306.5 Her married name was Wade. She was born on October 3, 1927 at Tennessee.4,5,3 She died on January 12, 2011 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 83.4,2,5 She Alma S. Wade, age 83 of Oak Ridge passed away January 12, 2011. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was the organist for many years. She worked in Oak Ridge during the Manhatten Project, was an LPN and was very active in her community and life. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven; her parents, Burt & May Rogers; adopted parents, Bruce & Agnes Summey; sisters, Hallie Mae Dowdy & Lois Keever. Survived by her husband, Jim Wade; son, Tom & wife Barby Wade; daughters, Deborah & husband Carl Taylor, Mary & husband Keith Sanford; sons, Mark Wade, Dan & wife Mimi Wade, Sam & wife Natalie Wade. 15 Grandchildren and 24 Great-Grandchildren. on January 14, 2011.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 90, District 47-25, Knox Co., Tennessee6

Family

James Austin "Jim" Wade b. September 24, 1926, d. August 1, 2013
Marriage*Alma Vivian Rogers Summey married James Austin "Jim" Wade, son of Michael Aaron Wade and Mary Elizabeth Conner.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11692] Click Funeral Home, online www.clickfh.com, From the James Austin Wade obituary.
  2. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Alma S. Wade obituary in the Jan 14, 2011 edition.
  3. [S6985] D.C. National Archives at Washington, U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948.
  4. [S11696] Saint Mary's Columbarium, Anderson Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Daniel Aaron Wade obituary in the Jan 15, 2023 edition.
  8. [S1720] Oak Ridger, The, From the James Steven Wade obituary in the Dec 20, 2004 edition.

Frank Ralph Spangler1,2,3

M, b. May 26, 1909, d. November 20, 1996
FatherJacob Conner Spangler4 b. September 6, 1878, d. August 17, 1959
MotherHattie Bell Wimmer2,5,6 b. July 24, 1881, d. May 29, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7264.7 Frank Ralph Spangler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8 His name was legally changed to In the 1910 and 1920 Census his name was Frank R. Smith.6,5 He was born on May 26, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8 He married Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,10 Frank Ralph Spangler died on November 20, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.7,1,8,3 He SPANGLER, Frank Ralph, 87, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday morning, November 20, 1996. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary S. and Robert L. "Bob" Cole of Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph N. and Essie Spangler, Roanoke; one sister, Florence Mabry of Pilot; several nieces and nephews. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on November 21, 1996.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 48, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 106, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 42, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 36, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 125, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Farmer11
1950Farmer12

Family

Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne b. July 4, 1916, d. February 13, 1996
Marriage*Frank Ralph Spangler married Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Ralph Spangler obituary in the Nov 21, 1996 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jacob C. Spangler obituary in the Aug 18, 1959 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audra Pauline Spangler obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  10. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Spangler Cole obituary in the Mar 6, 2018 edition.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Wilford Osborne Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 13, 1910, d. September 23, 1957
FatherJohn Henry Anderson Aldridge2,1,6,7,3,8,9 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
MotherMahala Ann "Sis" Conner1,2,6,7,3,8 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
     Wilford Osborne Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,11,4 He was born on July 13, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,1,3,11,5 He married Edna Edith Hart on April 1, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Wilford Osborne Aldridge died on September 23, 1957 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 47; His death certificate has a death date of Sep 24, 1957.3,11,4 He Wilford Osborn Aldridge, 47, today was hanging from tree limb behind the rooming house at 408 Winston St. where he lived. Police said Aldridge apparently hanged himself. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Scarborough, Bridgewater; three sons, Wesley Aldridge, Fieldale; Marvin Aldridge, Bassett; Osborne Aldridge, Silver Spring, Md; four sisters, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Piney Stewart, Bassett; Mrs. Kermit Holcomb, Sydnorsville; Mrs. W. L. LaPrade, High Point, N.C; 8 brothers, Clarence Aldridge, Bent Mountain. Funeral will be at Head of the River Baptist Church, Bent Mountain, with burial in the church cemetery. on September 25, 1957.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 246, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 160, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 178, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Furniture factory sander12
1950Fruniture factory worker13

Family

Edna Edith Hart
Marriage*Wilford Osborne Aldridge married Edna Edith Hart on April 1, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilford Osborn Aldridge obituary in the Sep 25, 1957 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Anderson Aldridge obituary in the Sep 28, 1954 edition.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S10237] Bassett Funeral Service, online www.bassettfuneralservice.com, From the Marvin Thomas Aldridge obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willie Juanita "Willia" Link1,2,3,4

F, b. 1915
FatherThaddeus Darrel/Dorel Link1,2,3 b. September 27, 1889, d. December 22, 1936
MotherNora Ethel Billips1,2,3 b. March 16, 1896, d. February, 1980
     Willie Juanita "Willia" Link was born in 1915 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 504, District 118, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 28, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Paul Link1,2,3

M, b. October 25, 1917, d. January 29, 2002
FatherThaddeus Darrel/Dorel Link1,2,4,5 b. September 27, 1889, d. December 22, 1936
MotherNora Ethel Billips1,2,6,4,5 b. March 16, 1896, d. February, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-1986.7 Paul Link was buried at Saint Mary Cemetery, 701 East Ross Avenue, Saint Bernard, Hamilton Co., Ohio.8 He married JoAnn Elizabetth Von Uehm.9,10 Paul Link was born on October 25, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,11,12,3,5,13 He died on January 29, 2002 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 84.7,11,13

Census Records

1920Dwelling 504, District 118, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 28, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 30-8, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Miner6

Family

JoAnn Elizabetth Von Uehm b. May 13, 1930, d. May 9, 2007
Marriage*Paul Link married JoAnn Elizabetth Von Uehm.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S8099] Saint Mary Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Randy Leo Link obituary in the Nov 1, 1981 edition.
  10. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the JoAnn E. Von Uehm Link obituary in the May 11, 2007 edition.
  11. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  12. [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.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Jack Eldred Link1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1919, d. April 10, 1997
FatherThaddeus Darrel/Dorel Link1,2,3,4 b. September 27, 1889, d. December 22, 1936
MotherNora Ethel Billips1,2,5,3,4 b. March 16, 1896, d. February, 1980
     Jack Eldred Link was buried at Saint Joseph New Cemetery, 4500 Foley Road, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.6 His Social Security Number was 375-14-2569.7 He was born on September 10, 1919 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.8,7,9,6,10,11 He married Jean Marshall on June 30, 1951 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.4 Jack Eldred Link and Jean Marshall were divorced on September 30, 1970 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.12 Jack Eldred Link died on April 10, 1997 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 77.8,7,9,6,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 504, District 118, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 28, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 30-8, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia5

Family

Jean Marshall b. June 20, 1933, d. May 24, 2012
Marriage*Jack Eldred Link married Jean Marshall on June 30, 1951 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.4 
Divorce* Jack Eldred Link and Jean Marshall were divorced on September 30, 1970 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.12 

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8100] Saint Joseph New Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  11. [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.
  12. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.

Roy Lee Link1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 31, 1921, d. December 22, 1988
FatherThaddeus Darrel/Dorel Link1,6,2,3 b. September 27, 1889, d. December 22, 1936
MotherNora Ethel Billips1,6,7,2,3 b. March 16, 1896, d. February, 1980
     Roy Lee Link was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.8,4 His Social Security Number was 234-20-1480.2 He married Edith D. Sprinkle.4 Roy Lee Link was born on August 31, 1921 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.2,8,3,4,5 He died on December 22, 1988 at Maryland at age 67.8,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 88, District 30-8, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia7

Family

Edith D. Sprinkle b. August 23, 1918, d. February 22, 2000
Marriage*Roy Lee Link married Edith D. Sprinkle.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S4144] Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [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.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Thaddeus Darrel Link Jr.1,2,3

M, b. December 5, 1924, d. July 11, 1998
FatherThaddeus Darrel/Dorel Link1,2,4 b. September 27, 1889, d. December 22, 1936
MotherNora Ethel Billips1,2,5,4,6 b. March 16, 1896, d. February, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 234-34-2574.7 Thaddeus Darrel Link Jr. was born on December 5, 1924 at Cinderella, Mingo Co., West Virginia.7,8,4,3 He died on July 11, 1998 at West Virginia at age 73.7,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 30-8, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 3, District 30-55A, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Denny1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1901, d. July 2, 1942
     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Denny was buried at McClure Cemetery, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 3, 1901 at Smyth Co., Virginia.3,4 She married Tiny Jacob Link, son of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on September 12, 1916 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of September 12, 1916,her married name was Link.2 Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Denny died on July 2, 1942 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 41.3,4

Family

Tiny Jacob Link b. April 26, 1891, d. June 21, 1918
Marriage*She married Tiny Jacob Link, son of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on September 12, 1916 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Link-Denny marriage record.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S13956] McClure Cemetery, Smyth Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Walter Thomas Grubb1,2,3,4

M, b. January 17, 1897, d. January 17, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0558.5 Walter Thomas Grubb was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He was born on January 17, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 18, 1897.5,7,3,8 He married Nellie Alice Link, daughter of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on August 18, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,3,2,10 Walter Thomas Grubb died on January 17, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.1,5,3,4 He Walter Thomas Grubb, 70, of 2707 Dell Ave., NE, died Tuesday at his home. Surviving are two brothers, H. P. Grubb, Roanoke; R. U. Grubb, Baltimore, Md; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Cundiff, Roanoke. Burial in Sherwood. on January 18, 1967.4

Family

Nellie Alice Link b. February 22, 1897, d. June 12, 1965
Marriage*He married Nellie Alice Link, daughter of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on August 18, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,3,2,10 

Citations

  1. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Grubb obituary in the Jan 18, 1967 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Link Grubb obituary in the Jun 13, 1965 edition.

Vera Katherine Basham1,2,3

F, b. February 25, 1915, d. December 29, 2011
FatherBrainard Hayden Basham4,5,2,6 b. March 26, 1881, d. June 16, 1964
MotherOlivia B. "Ollie" Stewart4,5,2,6 b. October 16, 1890, d. December 7, 1959
     Vera Katherine Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,7 She was born on February 25, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6 She married William Haden/Hayden "Sam" Link, son of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,5,2 As of December 26, 1941,her married name was Link.2 Vera Katherine Basham died on December 29, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.5,3 She Katherine B. Link, 96, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at Pheasant Ridge Retirement and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, December 29, 2011. She was a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Choir; a former member of the National Hairdressers Association; an avid gardener; and lover of music. Katherine was the widow of William H. "Sam" Link and was preceded in death by her parents, Brainard H. and Olivia Stewart Basham; and her brothers and sisters, Minnie B. Light, Thelma B. Charlton, Beulah B. Brammer, Earl Basham and Gene Basham. She is survived by her sister, Mary B. Epperly, of Floyd, Va; sister-in-law, Lois Basham, of Christiansburg, Va; a number of nieces and nephews including a special nephew and his wife, Gerald and Linda Basham, of Troutville; and god son, Dr. C. Hunter Baker, of Boston, Mass. Services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in the Abby Chapel. on December 30, 2011.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 102, District 120-123, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Beautician9

Family

William Haden/Hayden "Sam" Link b. April 7, 1909, d. March 20, 1993
Marriage*Vera Katherine Basham married William Haden/Hayden "Sam" Link, son of Jacob Smith "Job" Link and Liona Jane Conner, on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,5,2 

Citations

  1. [S138] Robert B. Basham, "Harris Light and Minnie Hayden Basham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 22, 2003.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Basham Light obituary in the Mar 8, 1998 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine B. Link obituary in the Dec 30, 2011 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William H. Link obituary in the Mar 21, 1993 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Dennis Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 7, 1905, d. January 7, 1997
FatherSamuel William "Will" Martin1,2,7,8 b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931
MotherLillie Ann Poff1,2,7,8 b. January 1, 1868, d. August 4, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-2311.9 James Dennis Martin was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 7, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,5 He married Erma Jane Graham, daughter of Josiah Graham and Hattie Della Basham, on October 9, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 James Dennis Martin died on January 7, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.9,2,3,6 He MARTIN, James Dennis, 91, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 1997. He was the son of the late William and Lillie Martin of Check. He was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Erma Graham Martin; two nieces, Irene J. Sisson of Warrenton a nd Naomi W. Creed of Locust Grove; a nephew, Harlie L. Martin of Check; devoted friends, Donald McLane and Priscilla M. Whitlock of Floyd; several other nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. on January 8, 1997.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 116, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 168, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 67, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1929Farmer1
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Erma Jane Graham b. May 31, 1907, d. May 5, 1998
Marriage*James Dennis Martin married Erma Jane Graham, daughter of Josiah Graham and Hattie Della Basham, on October 9, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dennis Martin obitutary in the Jan 8, 1997 edition.
  3. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erma Graham Martin obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Julia Ann Light1

F, b. July 14, 1839, d. October 17, 1859
FatherJohn Jackson Light1,2 b. October, 1808, d. November, 1884
MotherMary Sandra "Polly" Conner1,2 b. 1808, d. 1884
     Julia Ann Light was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her headstone reads "No shadow rested on her brow, She uttered not a sigh, Gently she drew her parting breath, And softly closed her eyes."3,4 She was born on July 14, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Marion Clingenpeel on March 3, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of March 3, 1859,her married name was Clingenpeel. Julia Ann Light died on October 17, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 20; Died of fever at age 20 years, 3 months, and 3 days of age.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 80, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Marion Clingenpeel b. March 20, 1834, d. March 16, 1906
Marriage*Julia Ann Light married Marion Clingenpeel on March 3, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  4. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

John Harvey Conner1,2

M, b. December 23, 1910, d. January 28, 1999
FatherElbert Leland "Lee" Conner3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958
MotherLula Inez Aldridge10,3,5,6,7,8,9 b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0033.11 John Harvey Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,12 He was born on December 23, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,1,12 He married Margaret Pugh, daughter of Charles Everett "Charlie" Pugh and Louisa Rosabell "Rosa" Hungate, on October 2, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 John Harvey Conner died on January 28, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.11,4,2,12 He CONNER, John Harvey, of Floyd, a light in the lives of all his family and friends for 88 years passed on to heavenly peace on Thursday, January 28. 1999 with family lovingly by his side, in the comfort of his home. Many remember him as the welcome smile behind the counter at Conners General Store, owned and operated by him and his wife, Margaret Pugh Conner for 25 years. He was also an enthusiastic member and Deacon of the Floyd Baptist Church since November 21, 1948. Waiting for him in heaven are his parents Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Conner, as well as his brother, George Conner, and his sister, Virginia Garvin. You are our sunshine, our only sunshine, you make us happy when skies are grey, you know how much we love you, in our heart you'll always stay. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pugh Conner, Floyd; daughter, Paulette Conner Hatcher, Greensboro, N.C; son, William Harvey Conner, Roanoke; grandchildren, Sharon Hatcher Atkins, Jeff Hatcher, Mark Conner, Stacey Hatcher, Matthew Bridger; great-grandson, Tyler Atkins; sisters, Alice Lawrence, Roanoke, Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. on January 29, 1999.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 146, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 75, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 129, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farm laborer13

Family

Margaret Pugh b. July 19, 1916, d. November 3, 2002
Marriage*John Harvey Conner married Margaret Pugh, daughter of Charles Everett "Charlie" Pugh and Louisa Rosabell "Rosa" Hungate, on October 2, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 
Children
  • Paulette Dean Conner4,14,15
  • William Harvey "Bill" Conner4,14

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Conner obituary in the Jan 29, 1999 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lula Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 3, 1972 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert Lee Conner obituary in the May 25, 1958 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lula Aldridge Conner.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Pugh Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 2002 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Willie Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 15, 1919, d. April 3, 1990
FatherElbert Leland "Lee" Conner8,2,3,9,10,11,12,13,4,5,7 b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958
MotherLula Inez Aldridge14,2,3,9,10,11,12,13,4,5,7 b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8277.15 George Willie Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.16,1,17,5 He was born on December 15, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.15,16,2,17,4,5,6,7 He married Arva Eunice Conner on July 2, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,18 George Willie Conner died on April 3, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 70.15,16,1,17,5 He George Willie Conner, age 70, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 1990, at Radford Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Arva C. Conner; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward L. and Shirley Conner, Fieldale; Charles E. and Beulah Conner, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce C. and Allen S. Faw, Vinton; one brother, Harvey Conner, Floyd; three sisters, Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y; Alice Lawrence, Roanoke; Virginia Garvin, Hurt; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. on April 5, 1990.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 146, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 75, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 114, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farm helper12

Family

Arva Eunice Conner b. January 23, 1921, d. June 27, 2017
Marriage*George Willie Conner married Arva Eunice Conner on July 2, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,18 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willie Conner obituary in the Apr 5, 1990 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Conner obituary in the Jan 29, 1999 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lula Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 3, 1972 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert Lee Conner obituary in the May 25, 1958 edition.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lula Aldridge Conner.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  17. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  18. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Arva Conner Coleman obituary.
  19. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Edward Lee Conner obituary in the Sep 25, 2016 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Virginia Iless Conner1,2,3

F, b. June 8, 1927, d. February 9, 1995
FatherElbert Leland "Lee" Conner4,1,5,2,6,7,8,9 b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958
MotherLula Inez Aldridge10,5,1,2,6,7,8,9 b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972
     Virginia Iless Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,9 Her Social Security Number was 215-28-9020.13 She was born on June 8, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,12,3,9 She married Vernon Burgette Garvin Jr. on June 17, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,14,5,9 As of June 17, 1947,her married name was Garvin. Virginia Iless Conner died on February 9, 1995 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.11,13,12,9 She GARVIN, Virginia Conner, 67, of Hurt, died Thursday, February 9, 1995 in Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Martinsville, Va. She was a retired elementary school Librarian. She is survived by her husband, Vernon B. Garvin, Hurt; two sons, Vernon B. Garvin III, Bassett, Dale Lee Garvin, Danville; two sisters, Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y., Alice Lawrence, Roanoke; one brother, Harvey Conner, Floyd; two grandchildren, Christina Garvin, Mary Garvin; two stepgrandchildren, Angela Townsend, Dorothy Calaman; and one stepgreat-grandson, Johnathan Townsend. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. on February 11, 1995.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 75, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 114, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Vernon Burgette Garvin Jr. b. July 30, 1925, d. January 10, 1998
Marriage*Virginia Iless Conner married Vernon Burgette Garvin Jr. on June 17, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,14,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Conner obituary in the Jan 29, 1999 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lula Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 3, 1972 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lula Aldridge Conner.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Conner Garvin obituary in the Feb 11, 1995 edition.
  12. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon B. Garvin, Jr. obituary in the Jan 11, 1998 edition.
  15. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Garvin-Moore marriage announcement in the Jan 2, 1973 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee1,2,3

F, b. September 18, 1896, d. June 30, 1998
     Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on September 18, 1896 at Wolf Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.3,5,6 She married Elmer Edgar Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on August 29, 1925 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,3,7,8 As of August 29, 1925,her married name was Conner. As of June 6, 1962,her married name was Chitwood.9 Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee married Robert Grey Chitwood on June 6, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,10,9 Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee died on June 30, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 101.4,5,7 She CHITWOOD, Genia Conner, 101, of Lakeview, Roanoke, and formerly of Rich Creek, Va. passed away Tuesday, June 30, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer E. Conner and Robert G. Chitwood and a son, Wayne J. Conner. Mrs. Chitwood was a member of Bethany Christian Church. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Roberta C. Rogers and James C. Rogers Sr., of Cloverdale; daughter-in-law, Betty A. Conner of Roanoke; grandchildren and their spouses, Linda Kolnok and husband, Michael Kolnok, Gary W. Conner and wife, Katura Conner, Renee R. Ayres and husband, Scott Ayres all of Roanoke; Lynette R. Smith and husband, Gary Smith of Elliston, and James C. Rogers, Jr. and wife, Allison Rogers of Roanoke; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and special friends, Julia Falls and Mamie Vanlew. Interment services will be in Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg, Va. on July 1, 1998.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 235, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 7, District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 108, District 36-4, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1950Office clerk12

Family 1

Elmer Edgar Conner b. February 11, 1897, d. April 10, 1958
Marriage*Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee married Elmer Edgar Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on August 29, 1925 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,3,7,8 
Children

Family 2

Robert Grey Chitwood
Marriage*Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee married Robert Grey Chitwood on June 6, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,10,9 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-McGhee marriage record.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genia Conner Chitwood obituary in the Jul 1, 1998 edition.
  5. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles Co., 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=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Edgar Conner obituary in the Apr 12, 1958 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne Johnson Conner obituary in the Jul 28, 1992 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wayne Johnson Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 28, 1926, d. July 27, 1992
FatherElmer Edgar Conner7,8,9,10,2,3 b. February 11, 1897, d. April 10, 1958
MotherGenia Johnson "Jean" McGhee7,1,8,9,10,2,3 b. September 18, 1896, d. June 30, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-4613.11 Wayne Johnson Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,12,3 He was born on August 28, 1926 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.11,12,2,3,4,5,6 He married Betty Louise Akers on January 31, 1947 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.13,14 Wayne Johnson Conner died on July 27, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.1,12,3,5 He Wayne Johnson Conner, age 65, of 4022 Drake Circle, N.W., died Monday, July 27, 1992. He was a member of and a Deacon of Enon Baptist Church and was an agent for Nationwide Insurance Company for 30 years; a member of and past president of Hollins Lions Club; an Army Veteran of World War II and was a member of John Dove Lodge #78 AF&AM, Peterstown, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Betty A. Conner; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. Conner and wife, Kitura; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda C. Kolnok and husband, Michael J; his mother, Mrs. Genia M. Chitwood, all of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Roberta C. and J.C. Rogers, Cloverdale; four grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Kolnok, Tonya and Buck Conner. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 28, 1992.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 235, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 7, District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9

Family

Betty Louise Akers b. October 16, 1927, d. August 28, 2017
Marriage*Wayne Johnson Conner married Betty Louise Akers on January 31, 1947 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne Johnson Conner obituary in the Jul 28, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genia Conner Chitwood obituary in the Jul 1, 1998 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Edgar Conner obituary in the Apr 12, 1958 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Akers Conner obituary in the Aug 31, 2017 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kolnok-Bill wedding announcement in the Jan 20, 2002 edition.

Clara Allene Light1,2,3

F, b. April 5, 1914, d. December 19, 1993
FatherGrover Alden Light1,4,2,5,6,7,3,8 b. June 25, 1889, d. October 22, 1974
MotherFlora A. Iddings1,4,2,6,7,3,8 b. January 2, 1892, d. December 1, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-8982.9 Clara Allene Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,8 She was born on April 5, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Apr 6, 1914.9,1,8 She married Charles William "Charlie" Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on December 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 9, 1938,her married name was Epperly. As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Criner.3 Clara Allene Light married Glen Eller Criner on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,2,3,8 Clara Allene Light died on December 19, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.9,10,8 She CRINER, Allene Light, 79, of Salem, died Sunday, December 19, 1993, in a Salem hospital. She was a member of the Fort Lewis Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Glen Criner; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Karen Criner, Marietta, Ga; granddaughters, Megan and May Criner, Marietta, Ga; a grandson, Charlie Criner, Salem; a brother, Forrest Light; a sister, Bertha Wimmer, both of Pilot. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 21, 1993.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 177, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 13, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family 1

Charles William "Charlie" Epperly b. February 2, 1906, d. May 19, 1943
Marriage*Clara Allene Light married Charles William "Charlie" Epperly, son of Charles E. Epperly and Harriet Elizabeth "Hattie" Payne, on December 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Family 2

Glen Eller Criner b. April 15, 1917, d. December 22, 2002
Marriage*Clara Allene Light married Glen Eller Criner on December 21, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,2,3,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Forrest Alden Light obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grover A. Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allene Light Criner obituary in the Dec 21, 1993 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glen Eller Criner obituary in the Dec 25, 2002 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Percy Allan "Al" Walton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 10, 1925, d. February 8, 1997
FatherAlonza Curtis Walton7,8,9,10,3,5,6,11,12 b. May 26, 1892, d. June 24, 1961
MotherMamie Virginia "Marie" Conner13,7,8,9,10,3,5,6,11,12 b. September 2, 1899, d. March 9, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7347.14 Percy Allan "Al" Walton was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.15,5 He was born on May 10, 1925 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,1,2,3,4,16,6 He married Jeanne Alice "Jean" West on May 11, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,17,5 Percy Allan "Al" Walton died on February 8, 1997 at Vandalia, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 71.14,1,5,16 He WALTON, Percy "Al", age 71 of Vandalia, passed away Sat., Feb. 8, 1997. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo & Mamie Walton & a brother, Elwin Walton. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (West) Walton; daughter & son in law. Leslie & Ray Carter, of Brookville; sons & daughters in law, Allan & Ann Walton, of Pittsburg, Dale & Lesley Walton, Vandalia; 6 grandchildren, Nora, Josh & his fiancee, Tammie, Kellie, Christopher, Zachary, Evan; sisters, Anna Lee Conner, of Roanoke, VA, Mary Janney, of Pilot, VA, Jean Rorrer, Portsmouth, VA; brothers, John Walton, Roanoke, VA, Ezra Walton, Spout Spring, VA; mother in law, Alice West, of Dayton. Al was former owner of Walton TV Sales & Service for over 30 yrs. He also worked at the Empire Tool Co. & retired from the Enginetics Corp. Lodge 717, F. & AM; York Rite; Shiloh Sportsman's Club; American Legion Post 665; the W.O.W. club, & was a U.S. Army/Air Force veteran. Burial at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. on February 9, 1997.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 120, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Jeanne Alice "Jean" West b. January 11, 1928, d. May 12, 2003
Marriage*Percy Allan "Al" Walton married Jeanne Alice "Jean" West on May 11, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,17,5 
Children
  • Leslie Lynne Walton17,5
  • Allan W. Walton17,5
  • Dale Lee Walton17,5

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Percy Walton obituary in the Feb 9, 1997 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Anna Lee Walton Conner obituary in the Jan 7, 2013 edition.
  11. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Mary Walton Janney obituary.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonza C. Walton obituary in the Jun 25, 1961 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Conner Walton obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S7478] Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Clark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Jeanne A. Walton obituary in the May 14, 2003 edition.