Delia Ann DeWeese1,2,3

F, b. July 12, 1892, d. September 20, 1964
FatherNoah Preston DeWeese2,4,5 b. December 25, 1867, d. December 1, 1952
MotherIoma Ann Woodward2,4,5 b. May 18, 1868, d. March 8, 1954
     Delia Ann DeWeese was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,3 She was born on July 12, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart, son of George Harvey Gearheart and Sarah Victoria Puckett, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 20, 1911,her married name was Gearheart. Delia Ann DeWeese died on September 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 213, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 71, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 361, District 40, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 217, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 198, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart b. March 7, 1892, d. November 14, 1979
Marriage*Delia Ann DeWeese married Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart, son of George Harvey Gearheart and Sarah Victoria Puckett, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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&
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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 Lois Evelyn Gearheart obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Pauline Gearheart Saville obituary in the Oct 27, 2011 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1894, d. April 10, 1992
FatherNoah Preston DeWeese4,5,2,3 b. December 25, 1867, d. December 1, 1952
MotherIoma Ann Woodward4,5,2,3 b. May 18, 1868, d. March 8, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6213.6 Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 She was born on August 22, 1894 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,3 She married Walter Curtis Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on December 30, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2 As of December 30, 1914,her married name was Manning.2 Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese died on April 10, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.9,7,10,8 She Mrs. Lumis D. Manning, age 97 of 3028 Crockett Ave., N.W., died Friday, April 10, 1992. She was the widow of Walter C. Manning. Survived by one son, Millard R. Manning, Roanoke; two daughters, Mabel M. Lewis, Cheasapeake; Eloise M. Lewis, Roanoke; eight grandchildren, eleven great-granchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on April 11, 1992.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 213, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 71, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 21, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 28, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEva, now a widow, and her four children were enumerated in the household of her father Noah in the 1930 Census6
1940Dwelling 278, District 19-26, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-76, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Laundry presser11
1950Cotton dress mill worker12

Family

Walter Curtis Manning b. October 2, 1892, d. May 8, 1927
Marriage*Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese married Walter Curtis Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on December 30, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lumis D. Manning obitutary in the Apr 11, 1992 edition.
  8. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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 Milllard Robert Manning obitutary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Manning Lewis obituary in the Jan 13, 2007 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linville Philip Manning obituary in the Jul 22, 2014 edition.

Trigg Preston DeWeese1,2,3,4

M, b. March 16, 1896, d. July 4, 1970
FatherNoah Preston DeWeese2,5,6 b. December 25, 1867, d. December 1, 1952
MotherIoma Ann Woodward2,5,6 b. May 18, 1868, d. March 8, 1954
     Trigg Preston DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 226-16-6297.8 He was born on March 16, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card his birth date is listed as Mar 15, 1895.8,2,3 He married Laura Ellie Bowles, daughter of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on July 15, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Trigg Preston DeWeese died on July 4, 1970 at age 74.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 213, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 71, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 79, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 228, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 78, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Laura Ellie Bowles b. August 22, 1895, d. December 10, 1973
Marriage*Trigg Preston DeWeese married Laura Ellie Bowles, daughter of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on July 15, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laymond Hampton Deweese Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Clynton DeWeese obituary in the May 1, 1996edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgil Thurman DeWeese obituary in the Dec 21, 2003 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laymond Hampton Deweese obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Maebee DeWeese Craighead obituary in the Feb 17, 2013 edition.
  20. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Arving Hubert Deweese obituary.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John H. DeWeese obituary in the Nov 16, 1997 edition.

Myrtle Tida DeWeese1,2,3,4

F, b. December 10, 1898, d. September 6, 1984
FatherNoah Preston DeWeese2,3,4 b. December 25, 1867, d. December 1, 1952
MotherIoma Ann Woodward2,3,4 b. May 18, 1868, d. March 8, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-6737.5 Myrtle Tida DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4 She was born on December 10, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,4 As of circa 1917,her married name was Hale.7 She married William Horace Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, circa 1917.7,4,8 Myrtle Tida DeWeese died on September 6, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,6,4 She Mrs. Myrtle DeWeese Hale, age 85, died Thursday, September 6, 1984, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by three sons, Robert Lee (Rabbit) Hale, Roanoke, William H. Hale, Dayton, Ohio, Thomas E. Hale, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Margie K. Swope, Roanoke, Mrs. Irene Collier, Blacksburg, Mrs. Nadine Slusher, Floyd; one sister, Mrs. Lumis Manning, Roanoke; sixteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Burial was in the church cemetery. on September 13, 1984.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 213, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 71, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 71, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 190, District 11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 148, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

William Horace Hale b. April 13, 1892, d. June 8, 1970
Marriage*Myrtle Tida DeWeese married William Horace Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, circa 1917.7,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S172] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Myrtle DeWeese Hale obituary in the Sep 13, 1984 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Horace Hale obituary in the Jun 10, 1970 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Hale obituary in the Apr 2, 2011 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Althia Irene Collier obituary in the Oct 25, 1996 edition.
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  14. [S7585] Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, online www.newcomerkentuckiana.com, From the William Herbert Hale obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Ann Swope obituary in the Oct 1, 1993 edition.

Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1892, d. November 14, 1979
FatherGeorge Harvey Gearheart1,3 b. March 14, 1859, d. March, 1946
MotherSarah Victoria Puckett1,3,4 b. June, 1860
     Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 He was born on March 7, 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Delia Ann DeWeese, daughter of Noah Preston DeWeese and Ioma Ann Woodward, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart died on November 14, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 361, District 40, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 217, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 198, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1920Railroad yard lamp lighter6
1930Shoemaker and repairer7
1940Shoe shop repairman8

Family

Delia Ann DeWeese b. July 12, 1892, d. September 20, 1964
Marriage*Tal Hampton "Tally" Gearheart married Delia Ann DeWeese, daughter of Noah Preston DeWeese and Ioma Ann Woodward, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Della Odell Poff obituary in the May 3, 1946 edition.
  5. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Evelyn Gearheart obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Pauline Gearheart Saville obituary in the Oct 27, 2011 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Louisa Caroline Wilson1,2,3

F, b. June 7, 1904, d. March 16, 1917
FatherJames Edward "Ned" Wilson4,2 b. August 10, 1881, d. December 4, 1948
MotherNancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton4,2 b. December 13, 1880, d. June 6, 1953
     Louisa Caroline Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on June 7, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on March 16, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 12.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 72, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mamie Odell Carr1,2,3

F, b. September 22, 1904, d. January 14, 1987
FatherJohn Walter Carr4,1,5,3 b. May 28, 1881, d. November 18, 1950
MotherTida Peredine Woodward4,1,5,3 b. April 16, 1884, d. May 15, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 224-62-6238.6 Mamie Odell Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on September 22, 1904 at Virginia.6,5 As of May 16, 1924,her married name was Poff.3 She married Roy Eldridge Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,8,5,9,3 Mamie Odell Carr died on January 14, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 76, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 10, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 129, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 233, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 181, District 81-35, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Roy Eldridge Poff b. August 29, 1901, d. October 15, 1967
Marriage*Mamie Odell Carr married Roy Eldridge Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,8,5,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Addie Lydia McCall obituary in the May 17, 2005 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Eldridge Poff obituary in the Oct 16, 1967 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Mae Poff Walker obituary in the Aug 18, 2013 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Audrey Arbell Carr1,2

F, b. August 31, 1906, d. June 20, 1992
FatherJohn Walter Carr3,1,2 b. May 28, 1881, d. November 18, 1950
MotherTida Peredine Woodward3,1,2 b. April 16, 1884, d. May 15, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9393.4 Audrey Arbell Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on August 31, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She married Claude Harris on June 12, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of June 12, 1927,her married name was Harris. Audrey Arbell Carr died on June 20, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.4,5 She Audrey Carr Harris, age 85, died Saturday, June 20, 1992, in a local hospital. She was a retired electrologist, and was a life-long resident of Roanoke, but had made her home in Bedford for the past twenty months with her daughter, Dolores. She was the widow of Claude Harris, and is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Marcheta and Delbert Ferguson, Murlene Williams, all of Roanoke; Dolores and Tom Ayres, Bedford; an adopted grandson, Tony Williams, Salem; a stepdaughter, Margaret H. Johnson, Myrtle Beach, S.C; two stepsons and their wives, Charles and Dorothy Harris, Columbia, S.C; James and Melita Harris, Camden, S.C; a stepdaughter-in-law, Jean Harris, Norfolk; three sisters and their husbands, Vergie and Bob Headley, Danville; Addie McCall, Ruby and Red English, all of Roanoke; a brother and his wife, Roy and Cassie Carr, Roanoke; a granddaughter, Marie W. Lee; five grandsons, Steve and David Ferguson, Ronnie Williams, Rick and Travis Moran; two stepgrandsons, Jeffrey and Charles Harris; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel Tuesday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Robert M. Hamner and the Rev. Carol Johnston officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on June 22, 1992.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 76, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 10, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 392, District 33, Eau Claire, Richland Co., South Carolina6
1940Dwelling 2, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Claude Harris b. March 18, 1895
Marriage*Audrey Arbell Carr married Claude Harris on June 12, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Carr Harris obituary in the Jun 22, 1992 edition.
  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. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marcheta Gwendolyn Harris Ferguson obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Addie Lydia Carr1,2,3

F, b. September 12, 1908, d. May 15, 2005
FatherJohn Walter Carr1,2,4,5,6,3 b. May 28, 1881, d. November 18, 1950
MotherTida Peredine Woodward1,2,4,5,6,3 b. April 16, 1884, d. May 15, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 223-09-1316.7 Addie Lydia Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 She married William Floyd McCall.8,9 Her married name was McCall.9 Addie Lydia Carr was born on September 12, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 As of April 20, 1931,her married name was Stott.3 She married Thomas Gordon Stott on April 20, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3 Addie Lydia Carr died on May 15, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.10,7,9 She Addie Lydia McCall, 96, of Roanoke, died on Sunday, May 15, 2005. She was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and was retired from C&P Telephone Company and also sold Avon Products for a number of years. She was the widow of William F. McCall and was preceded in death by her daughters, June Cossey and Paulette Marthinuss and grandson, Robert Lee Hill; three sisters, Mayme Poff, Audrey Harris and Virgie Headly; three brothers, Roy Carr, Cecil Carr and Carl Carr. Surviving are her son, Darrell W. McCall of Greensboro, N.C; daughter, Delores D. Guilliams and husband, Ernest; grandchildren, Misty and Monica McCall and Shelia Hill; great-grandchildren, Tiffany , Brandi and Lindsey Guilliams, Rody and Joel Briceno; great-greatgrandchild, Taylor; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Red English; sister-in-law, Cassie Carr; special friend and caregiver, Bojona Evanoff. Services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Allen Woodie officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on May 17, 2005.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 76, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 10, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 172, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 101, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Telephone service operater4
1940Telephone operator11

Family 1

Thomas Gordon Stott b. June 24, 1909, d. July 22, 1936
Marriage*Addie Lydia Carr married Thomas Gordon Stott on April 20, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3 
Child

Family 2

William Floyd McCall b. June 4, 1904, d. November 27, 1967
Marriage*Addie Lydia Carr married William Floyd McCall.8,9 
Children
  • Darrell Winston McCall8,12,11,13
  • Paulette May McCall8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vergie Carr Headley obituary in the Mar 27, 1996 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Addie Lydia McCall obituary in the May 17, 2005 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Lydia McCall obituary in the May 17, 2005 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rozika Hill Cossey obituary in the Apr 21, 2004 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Laura Ellie Bowles1,2,3,4

F, b. August 22, 1895, d. December 10, 1973
FatherJacob Henry Bowles1 b. August 8, 1855, d. April 2, 1940
MotherSarah Christina Wilson1 b. May, 1855, d. 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 228-28-1193.5 Laura Ellie Bowles was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on August 22, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married Trigg Preston DeWeese, son of Noah Preston DeWeese and Ioma Ann Woodward, on July 15, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of July 15, 1915,her married name was DeWeese. Laura Ellie Bowles died on December 10, 1973 at age 78.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 228, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 78, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Trigg Preston DeWeese b. March 16, 1896, d. July 4, 1970
Marriage*Laura Ellie Bowles married Trigg Preston DeWeese, son of Noah Preston DeWeese and Ioma Ann Woodward, on July 15, 1915 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laymond Hampton Deweese Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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 Woodrow Clynton DeWeese obituary in the May 1, 1996edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgil Thurman DeWeese obituary in the Dec 21, 2003 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laymond Hampton Deweese obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Maebee DeWeese Craighead obituary in the Feb 17, 2013 edition.
  17. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Arving Hubert Deweese obituary.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John H. DeWeese obituary in the Nov 16, 1997 edition.

Charity E. Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. circa April, 1844, d. July 25, 1862
FatherJohn O. Conner1,2,3,5 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
MotherLucinda Poff1,2,3,5 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
     Charity E. Conner was born circa April, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She died on July 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.1,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

John Nolen/Nolay DeWeese1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 18, 1902, d. January 18, 1955
FatherHarvey Dusky DeWeese1,2,7 b. July, 1863, d. February 4, 1926
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower7 b. January, 1874, d. before April 30, 1910
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2931.8 John Nolen/Nolay DeWeese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 18, 1902 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,7,4,5 He married Annabelle "Anna" Peters on May 1, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,9 John Nolen/Nolay DeWeese died on January 18, 1955 at Virginia at age 52.3,6 He John Noley Deweese, 52, of near Salem, died last night at his home. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna Bell DeWeese; three sons, Howard Deweese, Roanoke; Edward Deweese, Salem; and Carl Deweese, U.S. Navy; a daughter, Mrs. J. L. Joyce, Mullens, W. Va; a brother, Newton Deweese, Beckley, W. Va; and a sister, Mrs. Ossie Rogers, Miami, Fla. on January 19, 1955.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 382, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 66, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 116, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 80, District 81-44, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Truck driver2
1930Rayon mill spinner10
1940Rayon mill spinner11
1950For hire truck propriator12

Family

Annabelle "Anna" Peters b. November 7, 1905, d. November 27, 1974
Marriage*John Nolen/Nolay DeWeese married Annabelle "Anna" Peters on May 1, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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&
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the John Noley Deweese obituary in the Jan 19, 1955 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Hazel Everta Joyce obituary in the Dec 22, 2010 edition.

Harvey Newton DeWeese1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 24, 1905, d. December 8, 1955
FatherHarvey Dusky DeWeese2,6,7 b. July, 1863, d. February 4, 1926
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower2 b. January, 1874, d. before April 30, 1910
     Harvey Newton DeWeese was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 He was born on September 24, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 25, 1905.2,8,4,5 He married Alta Pauline Wilkinson on July 26, 1929 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.9,8,10 Harvey Newton DeWeese died on December 8, 1955 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 50.2,3,4 He MULLENS, Dec. 8 - Harvey Newton Deweese, former motorman at the Wyco Mine, died today in Pineville Sanitarium following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his wife about a year ago. She too was a patient at the sanitarium. Survivors include three daughters believed to be living in Pennsylvania. on December 9, 1955.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 382, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 154, District 2, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 149, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 251, District 55-37, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1930Coal miner11
1940Coal miner12

Family

Alta Pauline Wilkinson b. June 26, 1910, d. November 15, 1954
Marriage*Harvey Newton DeWeese married Alta Pauline Wilkinson on July 26, 1929 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.9,8,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harold Lee DeWeese death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harvey Newton DeWeese death certifiacte.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harvey Newton Deweese obituary in the Dec 9, 1955 edition.
  4. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, 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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Wilkerson marriage certificate.
  9. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Alta Pauline DeWeese obituary in the Nov 16, 1954 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Noah Irvin Wickham1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1905, d. December 27, 1967
FatherJames Wilburn Wickham4,5,6 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965
MotherAnn Ethel "Annie" Martin5,6 b. May 6, 1881, d. March 10, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 408-10-0598.7 Noah Irvin Wickham was buried at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange Co., California.2 He was born on June 15, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2 He married Thelma Veora Cooper circa 1930.8,2 Noah Irvin Wickham and Thelma Veora Cooper were divorced in April, 1966 at Orange Co., California.3 Noah Irvin Wickham died on December 27, 1967 at Orange Co., California, at age 62.9,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 99, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 156, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 447, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8

Family

Thelma Veora Cooper b. April 10, 1912, d. October 26, 1991
Marriage*Noah Irvin Wickham married Thelma Veora Cooper circa 1930.8,2 
Divorce* Noah Irvin Wickham and Thelma Veora Cooper were divorced in April, 1966 at Orange Co., California.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S5835] El Toro Memorial Park, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Wilburn Wickham.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlis Jacqueline Wickham Schillen obituary in the Feb 16, 2007 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  13. [S4] Patricia Brewer, "Noah I. Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 25, 2003.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Perry Everett Wickham1,2

M, b. January 30, 1907, d. December 1, 1966
FatherJames Wilburn Wickham3,4,2,5 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965
MotherAnn Ethel "Annie" Martin4,2,5 b. May 6, 1881, d. March 10, 1940
     Perry Everett Wickham was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Edith Adelia Wimmer.6,7 Perry Everett Wickham was born on January 30, 1907 at Virginia.1 He died on December 1, 1966 at age 59.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 99, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 156, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 218, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 83, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farmer7

Family

Edith Adelia Wimmer b. January 14, 1918, d. March 18, 2003
Marriage*Perry Everett Wickham married Edith Adelia Wimmer.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Everett Wickham.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Wilburn Wickham.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul W. Wickham obitutary in the Jun 16, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the George Wayne Wickham obituary.

Lena Mae Wickham1,2

F, b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
FatherJames Wilburn Wickham3,1,4,5,6,2 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965
MotherAnn Ethel "Annie" Martin1,4,5,6,2 b. May 6, 1881, d. March 10, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-8677.7 Lena Mae Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Unknown Epperly. Her married name was Epperly. Lena Mae Wickham was born on June 8, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2 She married Harry Preston Wertz, son of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 As of February 21, 1931,her married name was Wertz. Lena Mae Wickham died on November 11, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 99, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 156, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 218, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 150, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Unknown Epperly
Marriage*Lena Mae Wickham married Unknown Epperly. 

Family 2

Harry Preston Wertz b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
Marriage*Lena Mae Wickham married Harry Preston Wertz, son of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Wilburn Wickham.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 1992 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.

Harry Preston Wertz1,2,3

M, b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
FatherNewton Hezekiah Wertz2,4,5,6,7 b. February 2, 1884, d. February 18, 1960
MotherOkie Lee DeWeese2,4,5,6,7 b. July 3, 1887, d. January 8, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1592.8 Harry Preston Wertz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on November 19, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 He married Lena Mae Wickham, daughter of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Harry Preston Wertz died on August 2, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.8,1,3 He Harry Preston Wertz, age 83 of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 2, 1992. He was a retired fruit and vegetable farmer, and sold on the Roanoke City Market for more than fifty years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Wickham Wertz, and a son, Samuel C. Wertz. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Bennie and Jean Wertz, Kenneth (Mac) and Shirley Wertz, Roanoke County; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Larry Yeatts, Helen and Ray Fralin, Roanoke County; Doris and Jimmy Alexander, Salem; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Edith Camper, Sylvia Webb, Kathrine Agee, all of Roanoke; Violet Abell, Vinton; and one brother, Roy Wertz, Roanoke County. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, with the Rev. Maurice E. Wright and the Rev. Art Hearne officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on August 4, 1992.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 135, Ward 1, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 260, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 181, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 150, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family

Lena Mae Wickham b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
Marriage*Harry Preston Wertz married Lena Mae Wickham, daughter of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 1992 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Wertz Webb obituary in the Jun 24, 2011 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.

Flora Elizabeth Blankenship1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 20, 1900, d. April 5, 1987
FatherWiley Pleasant Blankenship6 b. November 13, 1863, d. December 6, 1906
MotherKesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner1,3,5,6 b. January 13, 1866, d. February 11, 1924
     Flora Elizabeth Blankenship was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,7 She was born on August 20, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 As of January 19, 1931,her married name was Tinsley.8 She married Carter Lee Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on January 19, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,6,7 Flora Elizabeth Blankenship died on April 5, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.5,7 She Mrs. Flora B. Tinsley, age 86, of 3516 Greenland Avenue, N.W., died Sunday in a local hospital. She was the widow of Carter L. Tinsley. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Emile C. (Arneta) Van Elk, Jr., Richmond; one sister, Mrs. Algia Conner, Roanoke. Interment will be in Sherwood Burial Park. on April 6, 1987.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 164, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 229, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 99, District 119-5, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 116, District 120-24, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Factory machine operator4
1950Factory sewing worker10

Family

Carter Lee Tinsley b. March 2, 1904, d. February 2, 1966
Marriage*Flora Elizabeth Blankenship married Carter Lee Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on January 19, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,6,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cassie Blankenship Smith obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Flora B. Tinsley obituary in the Apr 6, 1987 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arneta Velda Tinsley Van Elk obituary in the Apr 10, 2006 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carter Lee Tinsley obituary in the Feb 3, 1966 edition.

Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 11, 1904, d. June 9, 1987
FatherWiley Pleasant Blankenship b. November 13, 1863, d. December 6, 1906
MotherKesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner1,7 b. January 13, 1866, d. February 11, 1924
     Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8 She was born on January 11, 1904 at Virginia.6,8 As of circa 1928,her married name was Conner.4 She married Norman Clarence Conner, son of Walter Cassell Conner and Mary Arletha Jane Richards, circa 1928.3,4,9 Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship died on June 9, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.6,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 164, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 229, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 55, District 120-2, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Factory machine operator4

Family

Norman Clarence Conner b. May 11, 1907, d. January 1, 1980
Marriage*Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship married Norman Clarence Conner, son of Walter Cassell Conner and Mary Arletha Jane Richards, circa 1928.3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cassie Blankenship Smith obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin C. Conner obituary in the Feb 22, 2004 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman C. Conner obituary in the Jan 2, 1980 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ethel May Collins1,2,3

F, b. May 11, 1909, d. November 6, 1933
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins4,2,3 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump4,2,3 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Ethel May Collins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on May 11, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1910.1,2 She died on November 6, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.1,2,3 She Funeral services for Miss Ethel Collins, 23, of 1711 Staunton avenue, N.W., who died Monday night in a local hospital, will be conducted at the Salem church, Floyd county. The body was taken yesterday to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Collins at Calloway. Beside her parents, she is survived by two brothers and five sisters. on November 8, 1933.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Collins obituary in the Nov 8, 1933 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Gertrude Mae Wertz1,2

F, b. May 2, 1902, d. January 31, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6397.3 Gertrude Mae Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1 She was born on May 2, 1902 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate, the SSDI, and gravestone have a birth year of 1901.4,1,2,3 She married Phillip Anderson DeWeese, son of Harvey Dusky DeWeese and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower, on November 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 As of November 15, 1919,her married name was DeWeese. Gertrude Mae Wertz died on January 31, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 200, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 181, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Phillip Anderson DeWeese b. November 26, 1895, d. June 29, 1946
Marriage*Gertrude Mae Wertz married Phillip Anderson DeWeese, son of Harvey Dusky DeWeese and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower, on November 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [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&
  5. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  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 Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese obituary in the Dec 1, 1995 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Philip Anderson Deweese obituary in the Jun 30, 1946 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charlie William Palmer1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1890, d. December 12, 1926
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,4 b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,4 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Charlie William Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 He was born on December 28, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Veterans Administration records have a birth date of Aug 28, 1890.2,3 He married Virgie Mary Pollard on July 20, 1918 at Prince William Co., Virginia.4 Charlie William Palmer died on December 12, 1926 at age 35.5,6,7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Farm laborer1
1920Dwelling 500, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Cemetery laborer8

Family

Virgie Mary Pollard b. circa 1900
Marriage*Charlie William Palmer married Virgie Mary Pollard on July 20, 1918 at Prince William Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  6. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Russell Thomas Palmer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 2, 1893, d. April 3, 1970
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,3,6,7 b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,3,7 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Russell Thomas Palmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,3 His Social Security Number was 230-16-8034.9 He was born on September 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 2, 1895 and his death certificate has Sep 2, 1892.10,9,8,3 He married Willie May Haley circa 1914.11,12,8,3 Russell Thomas Palmer married Ora Ollie "Ettie" King, daughter of Valentine Lee King and Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall, circa 1924.2,3,4 Russell Thomas Palmer married Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone on March 1, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.13,3,7,5 Russell Thomas Palmer died on April 3, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.9,3 He Russell Thomas Palmer, 77, of 4427 Palmer Ave., Friday Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Fanny Boone Palmer; two daughters, Mrs. Della Mae Wheeling, Roanoke, Mrs. Thelma Mountcastle, Salem; sons, Hubert M. Palmer, William Palmer, Salem, Maynard L. Palmer, Ft. Belvoir, Kenis L. Palmer, Carl P. Palmer, Russell T. Palmer Jr., Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Sears, Salem, Mrs. A. H. Wimmer, Roanoke; four brothers, Johnnie Palmer, Ironton, Ohio, L. M. Palmer, Salem, Willard Palmer, M. J. Palmer, Roanoke. on April 4, 1970.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 499, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 186, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 113, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 64, District 81-14, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1910Farm laborer1
1920Cemetery grave digger11
1940Farmer14

Family 1

Willie May Haley b. February 23, 1901, d. April 14, 1924
Marriage*Russell Thomas Palmer married Willie May Haley circa 1914.11,12,8,3 
Children

Family 2

Ora Ollie "Ettie" King b. circa 1906, d. April 16, 1934
Marriage*Russell Thomas Palmer married Ora Ollie "Ettie" King, daughter of Valentine Lee King and Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall, circa 1924.2,3,4 
Children

Family 3

Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone b. September 23, 1913, d. April 20, 2006
Marriage*Russell Thomas Palmer married Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone on March 1, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.13,3,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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 Ora Ollie Palmer obituary in the Apr 18, 1934 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Thomas Palmer obituary in the Apr 4, 1970 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Palmer obituary in the Jul 12, 1936 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2745] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Sears Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fanny Mae Palmer obituary in the Apr 22, 2006 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenis Lee Palmer obituary in the Nov 25, 2012 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  21. [S2746] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Beamer Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Russell Palmer obituary in the Jan 22, 2017 edition.
  23. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Russell Thomas Palmer, Jr. obituary.

Lydia Pathenia Palmer1,2,3,4

F, b. January 24, 1896, d. February 24, 1982
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,2,5,6 b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,2,5,6 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Lydia Pathenia Palmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,8,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-76-5588.9 She was born on January 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,6 She married Albert Harvey Wimmer, son of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Uwalker "Babe" Mills, on January 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,4,10 As of January 3, 1912,her married name was Wimmer. Lydia Pathenia Palmer died on February 24, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.6 She Mrs. Lydia Pathenia Palmer Wimmer, age 86, of 1221 Tazewell Ave., S.E., passed away Thursday in a local hospital. She was the widow of Albert Harvey Wimmer. Surviving are three sons, Cecil Wimmer, Windel Wimmer, and Tony Wimmer, all of Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Wimmer Helm, Mrs. Irene Wimmer Willis, Mrs. Christine Wimmer Palmer, all of Roanoke; four brothers, Luther Palmer, Johnny Palmer, both of Salem; Meredith Palmer, Willard Palmer, both of Roanoke; also ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Burial to follow in Copper Hill Brethren Church Cemetery. on February 26, 1982.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 17, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 255, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 171, District 119-31, Roanoke, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 145, District 120-70, Roanoke, Virginia14

Family

Albert Harvey Wimmer b. April 9, 1891, d. January 15, 1967
Marriage*Lydia Pathenia Palmer married Albert Harvey Wimmer, son of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Uwalker "Babe" Mills, on January 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Pathenia Palmer Wimmer obituary in the Feb 26, 1982 edition.
  5. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Harvey Wimmer obituary in the Jan 16, 1967 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  16. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Irene Willis Overstreet obituary in the Jan 5, 2022 edition.

Luther McKinley Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. June 2, 1898, d. January 21, 1989
FatherGeorge William Palmer2,4,8,11,9,12 b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner2,4,8,11,9 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0435.13 Luther McKinley Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,14,9 He Luther McKinley Palmer, age 90, of Salem, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired brick mason of many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Audrey DeHaven Palmer; two sons, George H. Palmer and Clinton L. Palmer. Surviving are five sons, Owen L. Palmer, Smith Mountain Lake; Raymond C. (R.C.) Palmer, Vinton; Eugene L. Palmer, Maryland; O.D. (Bill) Palmer, Salem; Eldridge Frank Palmer, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Learleen Obenchain, Salem; Mrs. Madie Palmer Alls, Elliston; Mrs. Marie Horton, Roanoke; two brothers, Willard Palmer and Meredith (Mutt) Palmer, both of Roanoke; 31 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren. Internment will be in Fair View Cemetery.7 He was born on June 2, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,13,8,14,9,10 He married Audrey Dehaven Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on October 19, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,15,9,11 Luther McKinley Palmer married Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe on September 24, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Luther McKinley Palmer and Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe were divorced on August 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.16 Luther McKinley Palmer married Minnie Ola Layne on October 12, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 Luther McKinley Palmer died on January 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.6,7,14,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 30, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 175, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 118, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia18
1950Dwelling 128, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia19

Occupation

1916Laborer2
1920Farm laborer3
1930Brick yard loader17
1940Farmer18
1950Rock laying building contractor19

Family 1

Audrey Dehaven Conner b. February 28, 1901, d. April 15, 1971
Marriage*Luther McKinley Palmer married Audrey Dehaven Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on October 19, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,15,9,11 
Children

Family 2

Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe b. April 11, 1909, d. September 14, 2006
Marriage*Luther McKinley Palmer married Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe on September 24, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* Luther McKinley Palmer and Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe were divorced on August 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.16 

Family 3

Minnie Ola Layne b. April 5, 1908, d. March 18, 1986
Marriage*Luther McKinley Palmer married Minnie Ola Layne on October 12, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge F. Palmer, Sr. obituary in the Dec 30, 2001 edition.
  2. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Luther McKinley Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [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.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Palmer obituary in the Jul 12, 1936 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey DeHaven Conner Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  16. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S2745] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Sears Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  21. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Palmer obituary in the Nov 12, 1996 edition.
  23. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Marie Horton obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
  24. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  25. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Harding Palmer obituary in the Feb 2, 1981 edition.
  26. [S8745] Times, The, From the Clinton Levell Palmer obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  27. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Eugene Leffley Palmer obituary in the Dec 17, 2002 edition.
  28. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Madie Palmer Alls obituary in the May 4, 2013 edition.
  29. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Owen L. Palmer obitutary in the Oct 5, 2003 edition.
  30. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Orrell Dewey Palmer obituary.

John Henry Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 2, 1903, d. August 8, 1984
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,8,4,6,9 b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,8,4,6 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     John Henry Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,10,4,7 His Social Security Number was 227-07-6300.11 He Mr. John H. Palmer, age 80, of 422 Craig Ave. in Salem, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Claris Vest Palmer, two sons, John R. Palmer, Columbus, Ohio, and Ronald R. Palmer, Danville; three daughters, Kathy L. Neukirch, Red Oak, Texas; Karen L. Asinas, Fayetteville, West Va; and Carolyn Kay Thompson of Augusta S.C; a stepson, Wayne F. Palmer, Roanoke; stepdaughter, Doris Welch of Indianapolis, Indiana; three brothers, Luther Palmer, Salem; Willard Palmer, Roanoke; and Meredith Palmer, Raonoke. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. Internment in Fair View Cemetery.10 He was born on December 2, 1903 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,4,5,6,7 He married Hattie Belle Leach circa 1952.12 John Henry Palmer and Hattie Belle Leach were divorced on October 8, 1968 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.13 John Henry Palmer married Claris Martha Jane Vest on November 20, 1968 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.2,10,4,6 John Henry Palmer died on August 8, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,4,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 51, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 188, District 44-16, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio14

Occupation

1920Orchard and construction laborer8
1940Laundry manager14

Family 1

Hattie Belle Leach b. April 2, 1932, d. March 24, 2017
Marriage*John Henry Palmer married Hattie Belle Leach circa 1952.12 
Divorce* John Henry Palmer and Hattie Belle Leach were divorced on October 8, 1968 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.13 
Children

Family 2

Claris Martha Jane Vest b. November 19, 1913, d. May 18, 2006
Marriage*John Henry Palmer married Claris Martha Jane Vest on November 20, 1968 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.2,10,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claris Martha Vest Palmer obituary in the May 19, 2006 edition.
  3. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Palmer obituary in the Jul 12, 1936 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John H. Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3478] Karyn Asinas (daughter), "John Henry Palmer," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 26, 2012.
  13. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11064] Hawkins Funeral Home, online www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com, From the Kathy Lynn Neukirch obituary.
  16. [S11065] Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, online www.fitchdenney.com, From the Carolyn Kay Thompson obituary.

Flossie Rachel Palmer1,2

F, b. March 1, 1907, d. June 8, 1969
FatherGeorge William Palmer3,1,4,2,5 b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner3,1,4,2,5 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Flossie Rachel Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,8 Her married name was Fuqua.7 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2319.9 She married Byron Elkanah Fuqua.7,8 Flossie Rachel Palmer was born on March 1, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,6,7 As of April 6, 1920,her married name was Beckner.5 She married Thomas Aldeen Beckner on April 6, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 Flossie Rachel Palmer and Thomas Aldeen Beckner were divorced on November 7, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10 Flossie Rachel Palmer died on June 8, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.9,6,7,8 She Rachael Palmer Fuqua, 61, widow of Byron E. Fuqua, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are a son, Byron E. Fuqua Jr., Elliston; two sisters, Mrs. John Sears, Salem, Mrs. Harvey Wimmer, Roanoke; four brothers, Luther Palmer, Salem, Johnny Palmer, Ironton, Ohio, Meredith Palmer, Willard Palmer, Roanoke., Burial in Fair View in Roanoke. on June 9, 1969.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 51, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 12, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as single and living in the household of her father George2
1950Dwelling 97, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Silk mill reeler2

Family 1

Thomas Aldeen Beckner b. January 3, 1899, d. August 22, 1981
Marriage*Flossie Rachel Palmer married Thomas Aldeen Beckner on April 6, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 
Divorce* Flossie Rachel Palmer and Thomas Aldeen Beckner were divorced on November 7, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10 

Family 2

Byron Elkanah Fuqua b. July 7, 1897, d. June 19, 1956
Marriage*Flossie Rachel Palmer married Byron Elkanah Fuqua.7,8 
Child
  • Byron Elkanah Fuqua Jr.11,8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Rachael Palmer Fuqua obituary in the Jun 9, 1969 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.