Martha Jane Davis1,2,3,4

F, b. December 2, 1912, d. February 20, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7049.5 Martha Jane Davis was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6,3 Her married name was Dean.2 She married Marvin Junior Dean.2,3 Martha Jane Davis was born on December 2, 1912 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2,6,4 As of June 17, 1932,her married name was Wickham.1 She married William Otho "Billy" Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on June 17, 1932 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 Martha Jane Davis and William Otho "Billy" Wickham were divorced on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Martha Jane Davis died on February 20, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.5,2,6 She Mrs. Martha Jane Davis Dean, age 72, of 425 Mountview Dr., Salem, passed away Wednesday. She is survived by her husband, Marvin J. Dean, Salem; two sons, Robert D. Wickham, Eldersburg, Md; William J. Wickham, Mars Hills, N.C; three brothers, Charles T. Davis, Roanoke; Corbitt A. Davis, Salem; John W. Davis, Salem; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 22, 1985.3

Family 1

Marvin Junior Dean
Marriage*She married Marvin Junior Dean.2,3 

Family 2

William Otho "Billy" Wickham b. February 14, 1909, d. March 5, 1959
Marriage*Martha Jane Davis married William Otho "Billy" Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on June 17, 1932 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 
Divorce* Martha Jane Davis and William Otho "Billy" Wickham were divorced on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Jane Davis Dean obituary in the Feb 22, 1985 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Wickham-Hartje marriage announcement in the Sep 24, 1955 edition.

William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell1,2

M, b. March 22, 1867, d. March 10, 1948
FatherEli Fliger Blackwell2,1 b. March 14, 1844, d. September 25, 1916
MotherSarah Catherine Lawrence1,2 b. September 6, 1846, d. October 27, 1926
     William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on March 22, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2,1 He married Eliza Jane/Jean Martin, daughter of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell died on March 10, 1948 at age 80.3,4,2

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Eliza Jane/Jean Martin b. February 7, 1883, d. October 14, 1976
Marriage*William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell married Eliza Jane/Jean Martin, daughter of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Wilson Harvey Blackwell obituary in the Oct 22, 2015 edition.

Eliza Jane/Jean Martin1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1883, d. October 14, 1976
FatherIsaac Martin2,1 b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911
MotherPeradine Graham1,2 b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920
     Eliza Jane/Jean Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,3 She was born on February 7, 1883 at Virginia.4,5,1 She married William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell, son of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of January 3, 1900,her married name was Blackwell. Eliza Jane/Jean Martin died on October 14, 1976 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 93.4,5,1,3 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Eliza Jean Blackwell, age 93, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1976, in a Woodstock, Va. hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Conner, Pilot; three sons, Moses Blackwell, Harvey Blackwell, both of Floyd, Harman Blackwell, Front Royal; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 1976, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. Archie Naff officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. on October 21, 1976.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell b. March 22, 1867, d. March 10, 1948
Marriage*Eliza Jane/Jean Martin married William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell, son of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eliza Jean Blackwell obituary in the Oct 21, 1976 edition.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Blackwell Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Wilson Harvey Blackwell obituary in the Oct 22, 2015 edition.

Douglas Richard Snead Jr.1,2,3

M, b. March 16, 1958, d. January 28, 2021
     Douglas Richard Snead Jr. Douglas "Doug" Richard Snead Jr., March 16, 1958 - January 28, 2021. Douglas "Doug" Richard Snead, Jr., age 62, was called home on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021. He started his journey in Abingdon, VA, born the second child of his late parents, Douglas Richard Snead, Sr. and Beulah Moody Snead.
He was also preceded in death by a beloved sister, Doris Ann Davenport; and a brother, Eugene "Gene" Snead. Doug is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carolyn Blackwell Snead; step-son, Daniel DeMartin of Stanhope, NJ; daughter, Angela Henegar of Abingdon; sisters, Teresa Woody of Morganton, NC, and Linda Snead of Johnson City, TN; brother, James Snead (Penny) of Abingdon. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren – both natural and "adopted". Since he was very young, Doug called Will Shelor Son and Will called him Dad. Will and his wife Kate have been a blessing to both Doug and Carolyn. Their children, Gracia Shelor, Jocelyn Shelor, and Elaine Shelor all call him Paw Paw. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd.2 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on March 16, 1958 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Carolyn Gayle Blackwell, daughter of Wilson Harvey Blackwell and Jaqueline Poff, on July 26, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1,4 Douglas Richard Snead Jr. died on January 28, 2021 at Virginia at age 62.2

Family

Carolyn Gayle Blackwell
Marriage*He married Carolyn Gayle Blackwell, daughter of Wilson Harvey Blackwell and Jaqueline Poff, on July 26, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1,4 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Douglas Richard Snead, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jaqueline Poff Blackwell obituary in the Mar 2, 2016 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Wilson Harvey Blackwell obituary in the Oct 22, 2015 edition.

Willard Wood1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 8, 1899, d. August 27, 1964
FatherFerdinand Pellham Wood3,2,4,5 b. June 28, 1864, d. July 20, 1934
MotherLevina Jane Wimmer3,2,4,5 b. October 2, 1867, d. January 14, 1934
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6084.7 Willard Wood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He was born on March 8, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,7,2,4,5,6 He married Lillie Mary Wimmer, daughter of Noah Preston Wimmer and Martha Magdaline Neff, on December 17, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 Willard Wood married Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols, daughter of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on June 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Willard Wood died on August 27, 1964 at age 65.3,1,4,5

Family 1

Lillie Mary Wimmer b. January 8, 1895, d. November 6, 1918
Marriage*He married Lillie Mary Wimmer, daughter of Noah Preston Wimmer and Martha Magdaline Neff, on December 17, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 

Family 2

Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols b. January 9, 1902, d. January 18, 1988
Marriage*Willard Wood married Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols, daughter of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on June 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  4. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer1,2

M, b. July 1, 1923, d. April 5, 2008
FatherLt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer3,4 b. March 30, 1896, d. January 28, 1963
MotherIrma Carlysle Williams3,4 b. June 5, 1900, d. April 20, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 233-44-4300.5 Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook Co., Illinois.6 He was born on July 1, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 He married Phyllis Jean Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on August 1, 1943 at Fort Benning, Georgia.7,6 Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer died on April 5, 2008 at Crete, Will Co., Illinois, at age 84.8,6,5 He Schaffer, Donald L. 84, April 5, 2008, of Crete, IL, beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Holmes), loving father of Steven (Becky), Jeffery (Patty), and Susan (Tom) Kailer, dear brother of Allen (Gladys) Schaffer and Phyllis Decourcy, loving boompa of Erin, Jillian (Mark), Brittany, Gregory, Chase, Whitney, Christopher, and Casey. Resting at Hirsch Funeral Home, Spindler-Koelling Directors, 507 W. Exchange St., at Main Street (Rt. 1), Crete, IL, where friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment private at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-672-7211 or www.hirschfuneralhomes.com on April 6, 2008.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 171, District 29, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 12, District 20-39, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 15, District 56-92, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

Attorney and vice president of Allstate Insurance Company8
1950Attorney9

Family

Phyllis Jean Holmes b. February 26, 1926, d. February 17, 1994
Marriage*Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer married Phyllis Jean Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on August 1, 1943 at Fort Benning, Georgia.7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1084] Irma Williams Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Irma Williams Schaffer."
  2. [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.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1614] Chicago Sun-Times, From the Donald L. Schaffer obituary in the Apr 6, 2008 edition.
  7. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  8. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S315] Interview, Steven Gregory Schaffer, 2004.
  11. [S12043] Central Cremation Center, online www.centralcremationcenter.com, From the Susan Schaffer Kailer obituary.

Mattie Emma Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. September 5, 1890, d. July 17, 1972
FatherRobert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner2,4 b. September 10, 1869, d. January 24, 1949
MotherMary Byar Yates2,4 b. October 25, 1870, d. December 13, 1947
     Mattie Emma Conner was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-92-7250.5 She married Edouard Alfred "Edward" "Ned" DesChamps.6,7,3,4 Her married name was DesChamps. Mattie Emma Conner was born on September 5, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth year of 1897.1,2,5,4,3 As of 1908,her married name was Mitchell.1 She married Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. in 1908 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.1 Mattie Emma Conner and Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. were divorced before 1912. As of February 18, 1915,her married name was Willard.8 Mattie Emma Conner married David Filmore Willard on February 18, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8 Mattie Emma Conner and David Filmore Willard were divorced on December 17, 1925 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.8 Mattie Emma Conner died on July 17, 1972 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 73, District 102, Ward 5, Roanoke, Virginia2
1910Dwelling 118, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia9
1920Dwelling 41, District 90, Ward 1, Newport News, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 195, District 8, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 117, District 10-8B, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 12, District 10-14, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia12

Family 1

Edouard Alfred "Edward" "Ned" DesChamps b. January 15, 1878, d. September 17, 1963
Marriage*Mattie Emma Conner married Edouard Alfred "Edward" "Ned" DesChamps.6,7,3,4 

Family 2

Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. b. October 11, 1890, d. July 14, 1951
Marriage*Mattie Emma Conner married Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. in 1908 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.1 
Divorce* Mattie Emma Conner and Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. were divorced before 1912. 

Family 3

David Filmore Willard b. July 27, 1891, d. January 29, 1966
Marriage*Mattie Emma Conner married David Filmore Willard on February 18, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8 
Divorce* Mattie Emma Conner and David Filmore Willard were divorced on December 17, 1925 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5126] Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&

Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols1,2,3

F, b. January 9, 1902, d. January 18, 1988
FatherJames Ira "Jim" Nichols2,1,3 b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936
MotherTeressa Marcella "Teressie" King1,2,3 b. May 15, 1872, d. July 29, 1947
     Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3,5 She was born on January 9, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 She married Willard Wood, son of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on June 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 30, 1920,her married name was Wood. Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols died on January 18, 1988 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.4,2,3,5 She COPPER HILL -- Mrs. Addie Nichols Wood, 86, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1988 in a Shawsville Nursing Home. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Everett Lancaster, Boones Mill, Alice and Earl Farmer, Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Mary Wood, Doug and Donnie Wood, all of Copper Hill; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Nichols, Salem. Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Douglas Jones and Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. on January 21, 1988.5

Family

Willard Wood b. March 8, 1899, d. August 27, 1964
Marriage*She married Willard Wood, son of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on June 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Addie Nichols Wood obituary in the Jan 21, 1988 edition.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Ira "Jim" Nichols1,2,3

M, b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936
FatherEzekiel Hawkins Nichols2,3 b. March, 1849, d. May 5, 1920
MotherHarriet Isabella Maywood Williams2 b. July, 1852, d. August 25, 1905
     James Ira "Jim" Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 15, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, daughter of Michael O. King and Louisa Octavia Aldridge, on October 14, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 James Ira "Jim" Nichols died on December 22, 1936 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,3

Family

Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King b. May 15, 1872, d. July 29, 1947
Marriage*He married Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, daughter of Michael O. King and Louisa Octavia Aldridge, on October 14, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King1,2

F, b. May 15, 1872, d. July 29, 1947
FatherMichael O. King1,2 b. August 2, 1847, d. November 29, 1931
MotherLouisa Octavia Aldridge1,2 b. January 7, 1850, d. December 28, 1933
     Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Bear Run Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 15, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married James Ira "Jim" Nichols, son of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on October 14, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of October 14, 1892,her married name was Nichols. Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King died on July 29, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.2

Family

James Ira "Jim" Nichols b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936
Marriage*She married James Ira "Jim" Nichols, son of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on October 14, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ethel Lenna Ferris1

F, b. August 7, 1911, d. June 15, 1996
FatherJoseph Lemuel Ferris1 b. August 1, 1886
MotherEffie Lee Thomas1
     Ethel Lenna Ferris was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2418.4 She was born on August 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,1 She married James Laban "Jim" Wilson, son of Isaac Daniel Wilson and Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, on November 29, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 As of November 29, 1928,her married name was Wilson. Ethel Lenna Ferris died on June 15, 1996 at Virginia at age 84.4,2,3 She WILSON, Ethel Ferris, 84, of Roanoke, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, June 15, 1996. She was loved by all of her family, friends, and neighbors, and was preceded in death by her husband, James L. (Jim) Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was a long-time member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, James Wayne (Mike) and Peggy Ann Wilson, Wirtz, Paul Lane (Pat) and Peggy Ann Wilson, Boones Mill; two daughters, Agnes Church and Phyllis Barkhimer, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Betty Jane Brown, Vivian Conner, Rebecca Keenan, Vaughan Ferris, all of Roanoke, Ilene Altice, Norfolk. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, 1996. The Rev. Dale Bowman, the Rev. Branan Thompson and the Rev. Laney Mofield will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on June 16, 1996.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 131, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 40, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

James Laban "Jim" Wilson b. June 29, 1906, d. October 8, 1983
Marriage*Ethel Lenna Ferris married James Laban "Jim" Wilson, son of Isaac Daniel Wilson and Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, on November 29, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Ferris Wilson obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes L. Church obituary in the May 20, 2005 edition.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Agnes L. Wilson1,2

F, b. November 9, 1929, d. May 18, 2005
FatherJames Laban "Jim" Wilson1,2,3,4 b. June 29, 1906, d. October 8, 1983
MotherEthel Lenna Ferris1,2,3,4 b. August 7, 1911, d. June 15, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0559.5 Agnes L. Wilson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Paul Church. Her married name was Church. Agnes L. Wilson was born on November 9, 1929 at Virginia.5 She died on May 18, 2005 at Virginia at age 75.5,2 She Agnes L. Church, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ethel Wilson of Copper Hill. She was retired from First Virginia Bank and was also a longtime employee of Stritesky's Florist. She was a Charter member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Agnes was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her children, Steve Church and wife, Rosemary, Rick Church, Barbara Delaney, Derek Church and wife, Pat; her grandchildren, Ashley, Melody, and Zachary; brothers, Pat Wilson and wife, Peggy, Mike Wilson and wife, Peggy; sister, Phyllis Barkheimer; aunts, Vivian Conner, Betty Brown; uncle, Vaughan Ferris; niece and nephews, Todd Wilson, Patricia Hill and Gary Barkheimer. Services will be at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005. Dr. Jeffrey Scott and the Rev. Branan G. Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on May 20, 2005.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 40, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Paul Church
Marriage*Agnes L. Wilson married Paul Church. 
Children
  • Barbara Church2
  • Stephen Douglas "Steve" Church2
  • Reginald Paul "Rick" Church2
  • Derek Leslie Church2
  • Ashley Lane Church

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Ferris Wilson obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes L. Church obituary in the May 20, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.