Eldridge Isaac Carr1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 28, 1905, d. October 28, 1964
FatherJohn William "Jack" Carr Jr.2,3 b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906
MotherMary Catherine Wilson2,6,3 b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 236-10-4712.7 Eldridge Isaac Carr was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on August 28, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4 He married Ethel Audrey Craighead, daughter of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on October 20, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Eldridge Isaac Carr died on October 28, 1964 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 78, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a boarder in the household of John H. Prilliman8
1930Dwelling 80, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEldridge and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law William D. Craighead9
1940Dwelling 48, District 93-6, Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 273, District 93-16, Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farm laborer9
1940Coal miner10
1950Coal miner11

Family

Ethel Audrey Craighead b. April 16, 1908, d. March 10, 2001
Marriage*Eldridge Isaac Carr married Ethel Audrey Craighead, daughter of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on October 20, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ethel Audrey Craighead Carr obituary in the Mar 12, 2001 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eldridge Isaac Carr death certificate.
  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. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S10148] Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home, online www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com, From the Garnett June Carr obituary.
  13. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Roy Lee Carr obituary in the Apr 21, 2016 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Bonnie H. Johnson obituary in the Dec 21, 2016 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Minnie Jane Manning1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 3, 1897, d. September 26, 1964
FatherJames Noah Warfield Manning2,3,5 b. November 9, 1869, d. June 30, 1957
MotherLina Demerca Conner2,3,5 b. August 23, 1873, d. February 1, 1957
     Minnie Jane Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,7 She was born on January 3, 1897 at Virginia.4,5,7 She married Lewis Madison Duncan, son of John F. Duncan and Metilda E. King, circa 1917.1,4,5,6 As of circa 1917,her married name was Duncan.1 Minnie Jane Manning died on September 26, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.4,5,7 She Mrs. Minnie Manning Duncan, 67, of Rt. 3, Salem, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Lewis M. Duncan; three sons, Ural, James and Richard Duncan; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy D. Gearhart, Mrs. Geneva D. Blosser; two brothers, James R. Manning, Otha Manning, all of Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Crettie Hale, Roanoke County, Mrs. Odessa Bolling, Mrs. Lura Walton, Roanoke. on September 27, 1964.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 549, District 74, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 89, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 54, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 10, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 54, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Lewis Madison Duncan b. August 27, 1895, d. April 16, 1977
Marriage*Minnie Jane Manning married Lewis Madison Duncan, son of John F. Duncan and Metilda E. King, circa 1917.1,4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Manning Duncan obituary in the Sep 27, 1964 edition.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgia Marie Duncan obituary in the Aug 20, 1938 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Thomas Duncan obituary in the May 20, 2016 edition.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Carl H. Duncan obituary in the Sep 6, 1960 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Carl Harold Duncan death certificate.

Lora Frances Ferris1

F, b. December 5, 1902, d. July 7, 1990
FatherValentine T. Ferris2,3 b. March 10, 1872, d. July 14, 1951
MotherLucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge2,3 b. August 27, 1867, d. April 4, 1922
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-5814.4 Lora Frances Ferris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on December 5, 1902 at Virginia.4 She died on July 7, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.4,1 She Lora Frances Ferris, age 87, formerly of 604 Elm Avenue, S.E., died Saturday in a local nursing home. Surviving are a sister, Nannie Ferris; a number of nieces and nephews, including Ray Light of Salem. Services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on July 9, 1990.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 177, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 170, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 12, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Housekeeper5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lora Frances Ferris obituary in the Jul 9, 1990 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nannie G. Ferris1,2,3

F, b. September 30, 1906, d. May 20, 1996
FatherValentine T. Ferris1,2,3 b. March 10, 1872, d. July 14, 1951
MotherLucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge1,2,3 b. August 27, 1867, d. April 4, 1922
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-5815.4 Nannie G. Ferris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 30, 1906 at Virginia.4 She died on May 20, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.4,3 She FERRIS, Nannie G., 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 20, 1996 in a Salem nursing home. Mrs. Ferris was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Valentine and Lucindia Aldridge Ferris. All of her brothers and sisters are deceased. Surviving are several nieces and nephews including, Ray and Fran Leight. Salem Funeral Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 22, 1996 with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the fa mily will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. on May 21, 1996.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 177, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 170, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 12, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Housekeeper5

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie G. Ferris obituary in the May 21, 1996 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Sherman Ridinger1,2

M, b. February 16, 1902, d. September 9, 1971
FatherHarvey Jackson Ridinger3,4,5,2 b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945
MotherSarah Alice Wimmer3,5,2 b. December 8, 1871, d. October 4, 1915
     His Social Security Number was 227-44-8563.6 John Sherman Ridinger was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on February 16, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,1 He married Alma R. Ekiss, daughter of James D. Ekiss and Amanda M. Epperly, on April 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 John Sherman Ridinger died on September 9, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 120, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 150, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Mill worker3
1930Mail and express carrier7
1940Gas station owner8

Family

Alma R. Ekiss b. May 10, 1902, d. July 22, 1975
Marriage*John Sherman Ridinger married Alma R. Ekiss, daughter of James D. Ekiss and Amanda M. Epperly, on April 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillie Maude Carr1,2,3

F, b. November 24, 1893, d. October 26, 1973
FatherHenry Wise Carr2,4,5,3 b. February 15, 1856, d. December 29, 1935
MotherMary Ann Wimmer2,4,5,3 b. April 27, 1856, d. October 10, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9770.6 Lillie Maude Carr was born on November 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,6 She married Brainard Oscar Vest, son of George David "Tuck" Vest and Lilly Florence Angle, on August 10, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 10, 1911,her married name was Vest. Lillie Maude Carr died on October 26, 1973 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 79.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 267, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 22, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 139, District 183, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 233, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 140, District 55-108, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9

Family

Brainard Oscar Vest b. August 21, 1892, d. November 18, 1972
Marriage*Lillie Maude Carr married Brainard Oscar Vest, son of George David "Tuck" Vest and Lilly Florence Angle, on August 10, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Troy Eddie Vest death record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Jordan marriage certificate.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Vest obituary in the Feb 26, 1974 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vest marriage certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Vest marriage certificate.

Irene Ridinger1,2,3,4

F, b. June 30, 1904, d. November 20, 1962
FatherHarvey Jackson Ridinger1,2 b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945
MotherSarah Alice Wimmer2 b. December 8, 1871, d. October 4, 1915
     Irene Ridinger was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on June 30, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Shelor.5 She married Emmett Houston Shelor circa 1921.3,5 Irene Ridinger died on November 20, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 120, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 206, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 238, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Emmett Houston Shelor b. February 16, 1903, d. January 12, 1955
Marriage*Irene Ridinger married Emmett Houston Shelor circa 1921.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold E. Shelor obituary in the Nov 5, 2011 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Weeta May Ridinger1,2

F, b. September 5, 1906, d. February 5, 2003
FatherHarvey Jackson Ridinger1,3,2 b. July 18, 1867, d. December 7, 1945
MotherSarah Alice Wimmer3,2 b. December 8, 1871, d. October 4, 1915
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7124.4 Weeta May Ridinger was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Her married name was Harkrader.5 She married Unknown Harkrader.5,2 Weeta May Ridinger was born on September 5, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of October 3, 1953,her married name was Goins.2 She married Robert Lee Goins on October 3, 1953 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.2 Weeta May Ridinger died on February 5, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.5,4 She GOINS, WEETA RIDINGER, 96, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003. She is survived by a son, Fred Donald Harkrader, Christiansburg, also a special nephew, Sammy Harkrader of Christiansburg; two half brothers, W. Nelson and Harvey Ridinger; nephews, Ray and Winston Wimmer, Jack, Harold, Wayne and Sherman Shelor; nieces, Lois Epperly, Daphine McNiel and Dorothy Meredith; and many friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 9, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on February 7, 2003.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 120, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Unknown Harkrader
Marriage*Weeta May Ridinger married Unknown Harkrader.5,2 
Child

Family 2

Robert Lee Goins b. March 21, 1896, d. December 27, 1992
Marriage*Weeta May Ridinger married Robert Lee Goins on October 3, 1953 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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 Weeta Ridinger Goins obituary in the Feb 7, 2003 edition.

Mary Ellen Merle Whitlock1,2

F, b. September 3, 1895, d. July 18, 1956
FatherJoseph Albert Whitlock1,3,2 b. March 5, 1858, d. December 19, 1928
MotherPermielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester1,3,2 b. January 3, 1861, d. October 24, 1915
     Mary Ellen Merle Whitlock was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg, Virginia.2 She was born on September 3, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Coy Raymond Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Sarah Alice Wimmer, on June 7, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 7, 1933,her married name was Ridinger. Mary Ellen Merle Whitlock died on July 18, 1956 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 60.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 56, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Coy Raymond Ridinger b. June 30, 1892, d. January 6, 1965
Marriage*Mary Ellen Merle Whitlock married Coy Raymond Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Sarah Alice Wimmer, on June 7, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Merle Raymond Ridinger5,4

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Joseph Albert Whitlock1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1858, d. December 19, 1928
FatherAsa Tate Whitlock3,4 b. August 4, 1834, d. November 1, 1883
MotherElizabeth Belle Ann Sumpter3,4 b. October 10, 1834, d. February 1, 1920
     Joseph Albert Whitlock was buried at Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Simmons farm, Rt. 8 south, left on Rt. 810 for 1/2 mile, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on March 5, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Fulcher listing has a birth date of Apr 5, 1858.1,2,3 He married Permielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester, daughter of William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons, on February 8, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Joseph Albert Whitlock died on December 19, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.1,2

Family

Permielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester b. January 3, 1861, d. October 24, 1915
Marriage*He married Permielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester, daughter of William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons, on February 8, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S289] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Unnamed Cemetery, Rt. 810, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1002] Carlisle Fulcher (e-mail address, Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Permielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1861, d. October 24, 1915
FatherWilliam Terry Lester2,1,3 b. June 18, 1818, d. March 1, 1890
MotherMary Amanda "Polly" Simmons3 b. February 20, 1824, d. December 11, 1887
     Permielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester was buried at Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Simmons farm, Rt. 8 south, left on Rt. 810 for 1/2 mile, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on January 3, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,1,3 She married Joseph Albert Whitlock, son of Asa Tate Whitlock and Elizabeth Belle Ann Sumpter, on February 8, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of February 8, 1887,her married name was Whitlock. Permielia Rosabelle "Jennie" Lester died on October 24, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.4,2,3

Family

Joseph Albert Whitlock b. March 5, 1858, d. December 19, 1928
Marriage*She married Joseph Albert Whitlock, son of Asa Tate Whitlock and Elizabeth Belle Ann Sumpter, on February 8, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1002] Carlisle Fulcher (e-mail address, Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S289] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Unnamed Cemetery, Rt. 810, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

William Terry Lester1,2

M, b. June 18, 1818, d. March 1, 1890
FatherJohn Lester II1,2 b. March 7, 1776, d. September 21, 1851
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Terry2 b. February 3, 1781, d. February 14, 1862
     William Terry Lester was buried at Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Simmons farm, Rt. 8 south, left on Rt. 810 for 1/2 mile, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 18, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons on March 2, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 William Terry Lester died on March 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.3,1,2

Family

Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons b. February 20, 1824, d. December 11, 1887
Marriage*He married Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons on March 2, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1002] Carlisle Fulcher (e-mail address, Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S289] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Unnamed Cemetery, Rt. 810, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Henry Pleasant Conner1

M, b. circa 1848, d. August 25, 1862
FatherJohn O. Conner2,3,4,1 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
MotherLucinda Poff2,3,4,1 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
     Henry Pleasant Conner was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on August 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.2,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

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

Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons1,2

F, b. February 20, 1824, d. December 11, 1887
     Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons was buried at Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Simmons farm, Rt. 8 south, left on Rt. 810 for 1/2 mile, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on February 20, 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Terry Lester, son of John Lester II and Mary Ann "Polly" Terry, on March 2, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 As of March 2, 1841,her married name was Lester. Mary Amanda "Polly" Simmons died on December 11, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.1,2

Family

William Terry Lester b. June 18, 1818, d. March 1, 1890
Marriage*She married William Terry Lester, son of John Lester II and Mary Ann "Polly" Terry, on March 2, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1002] Carlisle Fulcher (e-mail address, Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S289] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Unnamed Cemetery, Rt. 810, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Mangus

F, b. December 27, 1830, d. February 12, 1911
     Sarah Mangus was buried at Correll Cemetery Family, 638 Union Valley Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on December 27, 1830 at Virginia.1 She married Henry H. Correll, son of George Valentine "Felty" Correll and Catherine "Kate" Weaver, on January 30, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of January 30, 1851,her married name was Correll. Sarah Mangus died on February 12, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Flemon Wimmer3

Family

Henry H. Correll b. January 8, 1823, d. January 2, 1908
Marriage*Sarah Mangus married Henry H. Correll, son of George Valentine "Felty" Correll and Catherine "Kate" Weaver, on January 30, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S241] Joy Kennedy Horton (e-mail address), Correll Cemetery.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Willie Ray Wimmer1,2,3,4

M, b. July 18, 1905, d. November 28, 1923
FatherHosea Allen Wimmer1,2,3 b. October 17, 1863, d. June 15, 1916
MotherMartha Agnes Weaver1,2,3 b. April 25, 1862, d. March 17, 1951
     Willie Ray Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on July 18, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on November 28, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 18.2,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 35, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 338, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1578] Ruth G. Hale and Glenna Garnand Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.