Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson1

F, b. January 9, 1832, d. August 21, 1902
FatherElijah Wilson
MotherHannah Light
     Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on January 9, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on April 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 10, 1850,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson died on August 21, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 85, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 233, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 373, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 215, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 281, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner b. April 28, 1828, d. November 13, 1912
Marriage*Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson married Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on April 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Rasmus Alvin Conner death certificate.
  13. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  14. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rayburn Edison "Ray" "Skeeter" Williams1,2

M, b. April 8, 1896, d. June 19, 1918
FatherThomas Albert "Tom" Williams3,4,5,1 b. February 4, 1867, d. March 25, 1929
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings3,4,5,1 b. August 2, 1867, d. March 4, 1962
     Rayburn Edison "Ray" "Skeeter" Williams was educated; Clifton Forge High School, Clifton Forge Business School. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6 He Battle record. 1918, fought in Verdun Defensive Sector, France. Jun 1, 1918 - Jun 30, 1918, fought in Chateau-Thierry, France, killed in action. He was born on April 8, 1896 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,6 He died on June 19, 1918 at Chateau Thierry, France, at age 22; Corporal in Army, killed in action in WW1 while serving in the American Expeditionary Forces.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 286, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 328, District 72, Ward 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S1067] Daily Review, From the Marth Ellen Going Williams obituary in the Mar 5, 1962 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1067] Daily Review, From the Thomas A. Williams obituary in the Mar 26, 1929 edition.
  6. [S2824] Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=goings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=77648271&CRid=49946&df=all&

Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 2, 1920, d. February 21, 2010
     Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 He was born on October 2, 1920 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6,7 He married Idleane Maggie Roop, daughter of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart, on April 6, 1941 at Glen Daniel, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6,8 Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. died on February 21, 2010 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.5,6 He HINTON - Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. of Hinton passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness. He was 89 years of age. Roy was born October 2, 1920, to the late John E. and Garnet D. Mitchem of Paint Creek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lorraine Mitchem; brothers, Denny Oscar, James Nelson, John Archie and Jack Mitchem, and a sister, Maxine Mitchem; a half brother, Randolph, and a stepbrother, Gene Mitchem, and stepsister, Virginia Lee Nelson. In addition to his family, Roy was preceded in death by his longtime friend, Gaylon Comer of Arizona. Roy began his career as a coal miner and later on as a truck driver. He retired as a dispatcher for E.I. Kane Movers of Maryland in 1982. He was a member of the Local Teamsters 639, located in Washington, D.C. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Idleane Roop Mitchem. They were married on April 6, 1941, and had three children born into this marriage: Roy Dennis Mitchem Jr. and his wife, Jenny, of Hinton, Christine Marie "Chris" Sarver and her husband, Noah Lee, of Crab Orchard and Joseph Ray "Joe" Mitchem Sr. and his wife Sue of Fulton, Md. Roy was richly blessed by nine grandchildren to whom he was a loving Papa. Matthew Wright, Vicki Mitchem, Jackie Richmond, Deborah Wilson, Andrew Wright, Robyn Robertson, Dennis Mitchem, Joey Mitchem, and Katie Mitchem. He is also survived by two stepgrandchildren, Gary Sarver and Judy Richards, and twelve great-grandchildren. Roy is also survived by a brother, Troy Mitchem and his wife Jean, and sisters, Mildred Ann Malcolm and Sue Warden; several nieces and nephews, who affectionately called him "Uncle Roy." Roy and Idleane enjoyed traveling. They often took long trips to visit family and friends. An avid Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Reds fan, Roy stayed active and prided himself on being able to still drive anywhere he needed to go. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church at Powley's Creek. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Pete Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service time. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The Mitchem family would like to thank the Summers County E.M.S. and the C.C.U. staff at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for Roy's wonderful care and the compassionate words to the family during this difficult time. on February 22, 2010.6

Family

Idleane Maggie Roop b. March 1, 1923, d. June 23, 2013
Marriage*He married Idleane Maggie Roop, daughter of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart, on April 6, 1941 at Glen Daniel, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6,8 
Children
  • Roy Dennis Mitchem Jr.1,4,6
  • Joseph Ray "Joe" Mitchem1,4,6
  • Christine Marie "Chris" Mitchem1,4,6

Citations

  1. [S873] Carol McKay, "Roops," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29 and Apr 2, 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phillip Frank Roop obituary in the Jun 26, 2005 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank Roop obituary in the Aug 1, 1963 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Idleane Maggie Mitchem obituary in the Jun 26, 2013 edition.
  5. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy Dennis Mitchem, Sr. obituary in the Feb 22, 2010 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mitchem-Roop marriage record.

Infant Roberts

M, b. 1935, d. 1935
FatherHarry Hershel Roberts1 b. August 24, 1898
MotherEssie Edmond Cole1 b. September 5, 1895, d. May 26, 1993
     Infant Roberts died in 1935.1 He was born in 1935.1

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.

Jacob R. Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October, 1825, d. March 9, 1912
FatherWilliam R. "Billy Strong" Conner1,7 b. April 9, 1801, d. February, 1866
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff1,7 b. circa 1801, d. December 30, 1888
     Jacob R. Conner was born in October, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7 He married Elizabeth Ann Martin on March 20, 1848 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia); Ann's maiden name was probably Martin. On her marriage certificate she lists her father as Michael Martin of Monroe Co., West Virginia.8 Jacob R. Conner Company B, 55th Regiment, enlisted on Apr 6, 1862 at Richmond, Virginia. Present on May 1, 1862 and Dec 31, 1862 muster rolls. Transferred to a sapper and miners by order of General Buckner Aug 5, 1863. This company became part of the 3rd Regiment, Confederate Engineer Troops. Resident of Floyd County. on April 6, 1862.9 He Granted a $30 annual Confederate Pension by the state of Virginia on May 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Matilda E. DeWeese, daughter of Peter DeWeese and Esther Poff, on November 24, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 Jacob R. Conner died on March 9, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.10

Census Records

1850Dwelling 222, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1860Dwelling 623, Giles Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 150, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 363, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 24, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 110, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1850Farmer11
1860Blacksmith3
1870Blacksmith4
1880Blacksmith5
1900Farmer and blacksmith6

Family 1

Elizabeth Ann Martin b. April, 1820, d. before November 24, 1904
Marriage*Jacob R. Conner married Elizabeth Ann Martin on March 20, 1848 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia); Ann's maiden name was probably Martin. On her marriage certificate she lists her father as Michael Martin of Monroe Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Matilda E. DeWeese b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
Marriage*Jacob R. Conner married Matilda E. DeWeese, daughter of Peter DeWeese and Esther Poff, on November 24, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of William R. Conner.
  2. [S658] Unknown name of person, Online image, unknown file number.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  9. [S659] Civil War Confederate Rosters, Library of Virginia, Confederate Rosters.
  10. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  11. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Lyndel Seth Foster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 29, 1935, d. October 7, 2019
FatherHomer Edward Foster6,2,7,8,3,5,9,10 b. October 1, 1912, d. June 30, 1988
MotherInez Effie King6,2,7,8,3,5,9,10 b. August 10, 1916, d. May 5, 2010
     Lyndel Seth Foster Lyndel Seth Foster, 84, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2019. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, spending 3 years in Germany and France, and later retired from Carter Machinery in Salem after nearly 37 years. He attended CommUNITY Church and served as a deacon there for many years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Homer Edward and Inez King Foster. His surviving family includes his loving wife, Joyce Foster; daughter, Angie Epperly and husband, James; son, Brian Foster and wife, Traci; grandchildren, Joseph Foster, and Matthew Epperly and fiancée, Jessie; great-grandchild, River Epperly; sisters, Connie Hall and Shirley Conner and husband, EG; and lots of loving extended family. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery on Bent Mountain.3 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on June 29, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,11 He married Joyce Marie Bond on May 27, 1961 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,5 Lyndel Seth Foster died on October 7, 2019 at Virginia at age 84.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 124, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 172, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Joyce Marie Bond
Marriage*Lyndel Seth Foster married Joyce Marie Bond on May 27, 1961 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,5 
Children
  • Angela Faye Foster6,1,3,5
  • Brian Edward Foster6,1,7,3,5

Citations

  1. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Homer Edward Foster.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Lyndel Seth Foster obituary.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inez Effie King Foster obituary in the May 6, 2010 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer Edward Foster obituary in the Jul 1, 1988 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Henry William Ferguson1,2,3

M, b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-8362.4 Henry William Ferguson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on September 9, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,2 He married Bertha A. Rminty King, daughter of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on December 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King were divorced on September 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Henry William Ferguson died on April 27, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.4,3 He Henry William Ferguson, Sr., age 71, of 2118 Kenwood Blvd., S.E., passed away Tuesday morning at his residence. He was retired from Saftey Motor Transit Co. Surviving are his wife, Louise Atkins Ferguson; four sons, Henry W. Ferguson, Jr; Fred A. Ferguson, Ronald R. Ferguson, Larry G. Ferguson, all of Roanoke; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Gish, Mrs. Betty Rakes, Mrs. Shirley Gillispie, Mrs. Judy Jones, all of Roanoke; one brother, Jewell Ferguson, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Marshall, Roanoke; Mrs. Dorothy Willis, Vinton; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Interment Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 28, 1976.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 99, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Electric railroad bus driver6
1940Bus driver7

Family

Bertha A. Rminty King b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
Marriage*Henry William Ferguson married Bertha A. Rminty King, daughter of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on December 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 
Divorce* Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King were divorced on September 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Sr. obituary in the Apr 28, 1976 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. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Jr. obituary in the May 18, 1996 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ronald Ray Ferguson obituary.

Mildred Kathleen Ferguson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 3, 1927, d. April 12, 2004
FatherHenry William Ferguson1,2,3,7,4,5,8,9 b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
MotherBertha A. Rminty King1,2,3,7,4,5,9 b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1402.10 Mildred Kathleen Ferguson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12 She was born on February 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,10,5,6,12 As of October 25, 1947,her married name was Gish.4 She married Marshall Tate Gish on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,4,12 Mildred Kathleen Ferguson died on April 12, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.10,11,13,12 She Mildred F. Gish, 77, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 12, 2004. She was a charter member of the Vinton Church of the Brethren and was retired from Tultex in Roanoke. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Marshall T. Gish; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry P. Gish and fiance, Susan Thornhill of Rocky Mount, Gary S. Gish of Roanoke, and Marshall W. and Zenitha Gish of Beckly, W. Va; daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Lonnie Blount of Troutville, and Patsy Jean Johnson of Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred A. Ferguson, Ronald R. Ferguson, all of Roanoke; sisters, Betty A. Rakes of Sandy Level, and Shirley Gillespie of Roanoke County; step-mother, Louise Bonn of Roanoke; step-brother, Larry Ferguson of Vinton; and step-sister, Judy Jones of Stewartsville. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery in Check, Va. on April 15, 2004.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 99, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Marshall Tate Gish b. March 29, 1925, d. August 20, 2004
Marriage*Mildred Kathleen Ferguson married Marshall Tate Gish on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,4,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Jr. obituary in the May 18, 1996 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Sr. obituary in the Apr 28, 1976 edition.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred F. Gish obituary in the Apr 15, 2004 edition.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall T. Gish obituary in the Aug 23, 2004 edition.

Henry William Ferguson Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 7, 1929, d. May 16, 1996
FatherHenry William Ferguson8,1,9,2,3,4,10 b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
MotherBertha A. Rminty King8,1,9,3,4,10 b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9723.11 Henry William Ferguson Jr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,1,13 He was born on February 7, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,11,13,3,4,5,6 He married Vernia Catherine Duncan on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,14,13,3 Henry William Ferguson Jr. died on May 16, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.8,11,1,13,7 He FERGUSON, Henry William, Jr., 67, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 16, 1996. He was a retired employee of the Fulton Motor Company. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his parents, Henry William Ferguson Sr. and Bertha King Ferguson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Vernia Ferguson, of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Georgia Ferguson, Roanoke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Billy Thomas, Roanoke, Carolyn and Mark Caldwell, Tammy and Ronald Nichols, all of Moneta; eight grandchildren, Melissa Stiltner, Carl Perdue, Chris Perdue, Jennifer Ferguson, Katherine Lockhart, Mark Caldwell Jr., Adam Caldwell and Allyson Nichols; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred, Ronald and Larry Ferguson; four sisters, Mildred Gish, Betty Ann Rakes, Shirley Gillespie and Judy Jones; step-mother, Louise Bohn. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 18, 1996.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia15
1940Dwelling 99, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Vernia Catherine Duncan b. October 5, 1927, d. September 7, 2019
Marriage*Henry William Ferguson Jr. married Vernia Catherine Duncan on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,14,13,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Jr. obituary in the May 18, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Sr. obituary in the Apr 28, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Vernia Duncan Ferguson obituary.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Faye Thomas obituary in the Dec 22, 2008 edition.

Freddie Allen "Fred" Ferguson1,2,3

M, b. February 13, 1931
FatherHenry William Ferguson1,4,5,2,6,7 b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
MotherBertha A. Rminty King1,4,5,2,8,7 b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
     Freddie Allen "Fred" Ferguson was born on February 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9 He married Betty Joyce Weeks on December 15, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,2,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 99, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-69, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Gas station attendant8

Family

Betty Joyce Weeks b. July 13, 1932, d. November 1, 2003
Marriage*Freddie Allen "Fred" Ferguson married Betty Joyce Weeks on December 15, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,2,9 
Children
  • Vicky Ann Ferguson10,2
  • Thomas Allen "Tommy" Ferguson10

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Jr. obituary in the May 18, 1996 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Sr. obituary in the Apr 28, 1976 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Ferguson obituary in the Nov 3, 2003 edition.

Elmer Berkeley Ferguson1,2

M, b. March 12, 1933, d. March 20, 1933
FatherHenry William Ferguson3,1 b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
MotherBertha A. Rminty King3,1 b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
     Elmer Berkeley Ferguson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on March 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He died on March 20, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Betty Ann Ferguson1,2,3,4

F, b. March 18, 1937, d. September 22, 2022
FatherHenry William Ferguson5,1,2,6,7,3 b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
MotherBertha A. Rminty King5,1,2,8,7,3 b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
     Betty Ann Ferguson Betty Ferguson Rakes, March 18th, 1937 - September 22nd, 2022. Betty Ann Ferguson Green Rakes, 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born in Roanoke on March 18, 1937 to the late Henry William Ferguson and the late Bertha King Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Rakes; a sister, Mildred Gish; a brother, Junior Ferguson; a son, John Anthony "Tony" Rakes and two sons-in-law, Buddy W. Hudson and Terry Simmons. Betty is survived by three daughters, Lorraine Simmons, Rebecca Deeds and Juanita Hudson; son, Joseph Rakes and wife, Pam; two brothers, Fred Ferguson and Ronnie Ferguson; a sister, Shirley Gillespie; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and a special friend, Joyce. A graveside service will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill VA.7 She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born on March 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,7,9,3,4 As of February 19, 1955,her married name was Green.10 She married Howard Eugene Green on February 19, 1955 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.10 Betty Ann Ferguson and Howard Eugene Green were divorced on September 28, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.10 As of January 8, 1964,her married name was Rakes.3 Betty Ann Ferguson married John Henry Rakes on January 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,11,3 Betty Ann Ferguson died on September 22, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 99, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-69, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family 1

Howard Eugene Green b. April 4, 1937, d. June 13, 1992
Marriage*Betty Ann Ferguson married Howard Eugene Green on February 19, 1955 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.10 
Divorce* Betty Ann Ferguson and Howard Eugene Green were divorced on September 28, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

John Henry Rakes b. November 23, 1933, d. September 8, 2017
Marriage*Betty Ann Ferguson married John Henry Rakes on January 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,11,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Jr. obituary in the May 18, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Sr. obituary in the Apr 28, 1976 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Henry Rakes obituary in the Sep 11, 2017 edition.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the John A. Rakes obituary.

Ronald Ray Ferguson1,2,3,4

M, b. December 6, 1939, d. November 25, 2022
FatherHenry William Ferguson1,5,6,7,8,2,4 b. September 9, 1904, d. April 27, 1976
MotherBertha A. Rminty King1,5,6,9,8,2,4 b. May 26, 1905, d. June 18, 1982
     Ronald Ray Ferguson Ronald Ray Ferguson, 82 of Roanoke, Virginia passed away surrounded by family on November 25th, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Cheyenne Ferguson, his sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Don Gillispie, his brother Fred Ferguson, his daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Nathan Wheeling, his son Todd Ferguson; daughter-in-law Brooke Ferguson and his granddaughters Breanna Wheeling and Mackenzie Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Bertha and Henry Ferguson, his sisters Betty and Mildred, and his brother, Henry Jr. He was married to his wife, Cheyenne, for 61 blessed years. Ronald was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 6th, 1939. He spent his life working as a mechanic for several businesses, including his own family business, Ferguson Brothers’ Garage, along with Malone & Hyde and Thermo King, before settling into a long retirement doing the things he loved with the people he loved. He loved fishing, bowling for years at All Star Bowling, woodworking, gardening, and playing cards. He spent many years supporting his family, attending his son’s traveling softball games and cheering on his granddaughter, Mackenzie’s softball games. He cherished his long conversations on current events and technology with his granddaughter, Breanna. He took many deep-sea fishing trips with his family and friends. He was a man that loved and spoke with his whole heart and put all of himself in what he did. Graveside service will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their care and comfort for the past two months.4 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 6, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 He married Reatha Cheyenne Little on March 31, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Ronald Ray Ferguson died on November 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 82.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 99, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-69, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Reatha Cheyenne Little
Marriage*Ronald Ray Ferguson married Reatha Cheyenne Little on March 31, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Cheryl Lynette Ferguson4,2
  • Ronald Todd Ferguson4

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ronald Ray Ferguson obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Jr. obituary in the May 18, 1996 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry William Ferguson, Sr. obituary in the Apr 28, 1976 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Marshall Tate Gish1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 29, 1925, d. August 20, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 223-28-6392.6 Marshall Tate Gish was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8 He was born on March 29, 1925 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,3,7,4,9 He married Mildred Kathleen Ferguson, daughter of Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King, on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 Marshall Tate Gish died on August 20, 2004 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.6,7,5 He Marshall T. Gish, 79, of Thaxton, and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 20, 2004. He was a member of Vinton Church of the Brethren, an Army Veteran of WWII, and retired owner of Gish's Renu Upholstery Shop. Mr. Gish was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred F. Gish and is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Larry P. Gish and his fiancee, Susan Thornhill of Rocky Mount, Gary S. Gish of Thaxton, Marshall W. and Zenitha Gish of Beckley, WV; his daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Lonnie Blount of Troutville, Patsy Jean Johnson of Roanoke, 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Edsel Gish of Bedford, Glenwood Gish of Moneta; and his sister, Genevieve Cox of Moneta. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery in Floyd, Co. on August 23, 2004.2

Family

Mildred Kathleen Ferguson b. February 3, 1927, d. April 12, 2004
Marriage*He married Mildred Kathleen Ferguson, daughter of Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King, on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 
Children
  • Linda Gayle Gish1,2
  • Larry Price Gish Sr.1,2,3
  • Patsy Jean Gish1,2,3
  • Gary Steven Gish1,2,3
  • Marshall Wayne Gish1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred F. Gish obituary in the Apr 15, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall T. Gish obituary in the Aug 23, 2004 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

John Henry Rakes1,2,3,4

M, b. November 23, 1933, d. September 8, 2017
     John Henry Rakes was born on November 23, 1933 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Betty Ann Ferguson, daughter of Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King, on January 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 John Henry Rakes died on September 8, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.2 He John Henry Rakes, 83, of 8th Street, Altavista, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Betty Ferguson Rakes for fifty-six years. He was born November 23, 1933 in Stuart, a son of the late Taft Rakes, Lottie Mae Castle Rakes and stepmother Gracie May Dalton Rakes. He was a retired truck driver, United States Navy veteran, that loved woodworking, fishing and NASCAR. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Joseph Harbour Rakes and his wife Pamela, of Vinton; three daughters, Juanita Hudson and her husband Buddy, of Altavista, Lorraine Simmons and her husband Terry, of Moneta and Rebecca Deeds, of Vinton; two brothers, Clyde Rakes and his wife Phoebe, of Kernersville, N.C. and Garry Rakes of Strasburg; two sisters, Betty Dalton and her husband Elmer, of Gibsonville, N.C. and Virginia Gunter of, Stuart Chatham; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Anthony Rakes; a sister, Lucille Craig; and a brother, Thomas "Tommy" Rakes Jr. on September 11, 2017.2

Family

Betty Ann Ferguson b. March 18, 1937, d. September 22, 2022
Marriage*He married Betty Ann Ferguson, daughter of Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King, on January 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Ferguson Rakes obituary.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Henry Rakes obituary in the Sep 11, 2017 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the John A. Rakes obituary.

Hattie Carnell1

F, b. April 11, 1905, d. July 21, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5277.2 Hattie Carnell was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Young.1 Her married name was Brown.1 She married Charles R. Young.1 Hattie Carnell married Nathan David "Hap" Brown.1 Hattie Carnell was born on April 11, 1905.2 She died on July 21, 2002 at Virginia at age 97.2,1 She BROWN, Hattie Young, 97, of Salem, died Sunday, July 21, 2002. She was a house parent at the Virginia Baptist Children's Home and the Lutheran Children's Home in Salem. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles R. Young and Nathan D. Brown. Surviving family include a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Charles L. and Macy D. Young of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy Y. and George R. Conner of Richmond; two stepchildren, Ann B. Tuck and husband Don, David W. Brown and wife Dianne; ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Kier officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Thorn Springs Cemetery, Pulaski County, with her son, Rev. Charles L. Young officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, July 22, 2002 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. on July 22, 2002.1

Family 1

Nathan David "Hap" Brown b. October 6, 1915, d. March 26, 1997
Marriage*She married Nathan David "Hap" Brown.1 

Family 2

Charles R. Young
Marriage*Hattie Carnell married Charles R. Young.1 
Child
  • Judy Rae Young1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hattie Young Brown obituary in the Jul 22, 2002 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ruby Alice Wickham1,2

F, b. October 6, 1913, d. April 18, 2010
FatherChristian Oscar Wickham3,4,1,2 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
MotherMary Alice "Sissie" Poff3,1,2 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
     Ruby Alice Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9180.5 She was born on October 6, 1913 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2,5 She married Paul Brown Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on June 25, 1933 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7,1,6 As of March 6, 1956,her married name was Sisson.6 Ruby Alice Wickham married George Vance Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on March 6, 1956 at Perry, Houston Co., Georgia.7,1,6 Ruby Alice Wickham died on April 18, 2010 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.1,8,5 She Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson, 96, of the Alleghany Otey community of Montgomery County, Va., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at her home. She was born on October 6, 1913, to the late Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Irena Poff Wickham. She was preceded in death by husbands, Paul B. Sisson and George V. Sisson; sister, Mary Hester Sisson; brothers, Schyler, Banks, Clifton, William, Herman, Irvin, Hersey, and Benjamin Wickham. She is survived by son, Kenneth C. Sisson and his wife, Kathleen A. Sisson; granddaughters, Stephanie L. Sisson and Deborah M. Owen and husband, Terry M. Owen; great granddaughters, Samantha K. Solomon, Abagail R. Owen, and Ava M. Owen; great-grandson, Logan Modoc Owen; several cousins, nieces, and nephews to numerous to count; and friends and neighbors from all over the United States whom she considered part of her own family. The family wishes to thank the members of the Carilion Hospice staff and granddaughter, Stephanie, for her devoted and loving care of her grandmother during the last days of her life. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Angle and the Rev. Terry Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Alleghany Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Piedmont Cemetery Fund, c/o Drema Foster, 3381 Alleghany Springs Road, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Sisson family is being served by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. on April 20, 2010.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 53, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Paul Brown Sisson b. April 23, 1911, d. April 1, 1942
Marriage*Ruby Alice Wickham married Paul Brown Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on June 25, 1933 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7,1,6 
Child
  • Kenneth Clarke Sisson1,9

Family 2

George Vance Sisson b. July 17, 1916, d. April 21, 1984
Marriage*Ruby Alice Wickham married George Vance Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on March 6, 1956 at Perry, Houston Co., Georgia.7,1,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  7. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Paul B. Sisson obituary in the Apr 2, 1942 edition.