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

M, b. July, 1904, d. November 28, 1923
FatherHosea Allen Wimmer1,2,3 b. September, 1863, d. June 15, 1916
MotherMartha Agnes Weaver1,2,3 b. April 25, 1862, d. March 17, 1951
     Willie Ray Wimmer was born in July, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He died on November 28, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 35, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 338, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

James Woolwine

M, b. 1864, d. October 30, 1896
FatherLorenzo Dahl Woolwine
MotherMary E. Pickett
     James Woolwine married Rebecca Wirt. James Woolwine was born in 1864. He died on October 30, 1896.

Family

Rebecca Wirt b. January 30, 1865, d. July 6, 1928
Marriage*He married Rebecca Wirt. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rebecca Wirt

F, b. January 30, 1865, d. July 6, 1928
     Rebecca Wirt married James Woolwine, son of Lorenzo Dahl Woolwine and Mary E. Pickett. Her married name was Woolwine. Rebecca Wirt was born on January 30, 1865.1 She died on July 6, 1928 at age 63.

Family

James Woolwine b. 1864, d. October 30, 1896
Marriage*She married James Woolwine, son of Lorenzo Dahl Woolwine and Mary E. Pickett. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

S. Poff1

F, b. September, 1884
FatherHenry Wise Poff1 b. June, 1858, d. August 2, 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1 b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
     S. Poff was born in September, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Carlos Paris "Shorty" Carr1,2,3

M, b. January 8, 1909, d. April 21, 1949
FatherValentine Carr Sr.4,5,6,2 b. April 21, 1882, d. December 30, 1944
MotherLula Jane King4,5,6,7,2 b. November 6, 1890, d. April 14, 1946
     Carlos Paris "Shorty" Carr Carlos F. (Shorty) Carr, 39, of Vinton died Thursday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lebron King Carr, and two sons, Irvin Carr and David Carr, Vinton; and four brothers; Sherman Carr, Elsworth Carr, Alvis Carr and V. T. Carr, Jr., Roanoke. Interment will be in Mountain View, Vinton.1 His Social Security Number was 224-09-0973.8 He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,9 He was born on January 8, 1909 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,8 He married Lebron Arlene King on April 2, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Carlos Paris "Shorty" Carr died on April 21, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 20, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 133, District 11, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated as a lodger in the household of Eston Charlton10
1940Dwelling 192, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Wholesale grocery clerk10
1940Meat company salesman11

Family

Lebron Arlene King b. March 1, 1910, d. May 8, 1986
Marriage*Carlos Paris "Shorty" Carr married Lebron Arlene King on April 2, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carlos F. Carr obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lula King Carr obituary in the Apr 15, 1946 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  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 George Irvin Carr obituary in the Feb 23, 2017 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Earl Carr obituary in the Nov 27, 2017 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bertha A. Perdue1,2,3

F, b. June 11, 1902, d. February 27, 1925
FatherJohn William Perdue1,4,2,3 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr1,4,2,3 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Bertha A. Perdue was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on June 11, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Flurnoy P. Perdue on December 17, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3 Bertha A. Perdue died on February 27, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 22.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 52, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Flurnoy P. Perdue b. January 25, 1881, d. March 28, 1927
Marriage*Bertha A. Perdue married Flurnoy P. Perdue on December 17, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alonzo Floyd "Lonzo" "Alonza" Perdue1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 14, 1905, d. December 9, 1975
FatherJohn William Perdue1,2,3,5,6,7 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr1,2,5,6,7 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     His Social Security Number was 409-10-6666.9 Alonzo Floyd "Lonzo" "Alonza" Perdue was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10 He was born on May 14, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; All records except his birth record and the Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File have a birth year of 1906.9,5,6,8,10,11 He married Helen Doris Underwood, daughter of George Leonard Underwood and Fanny Atkinson, on December 16, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7 Alonzo Floyd "Lonzo" "Alonza" Perdue died on December 9, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.9,5,10,11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 52, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 144, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 139, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 16, District 120-84, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Produce huckster3
1940Stone and tile laborer12
1950Railroad machinist helper13

Family

Helen Doris Underwood b. September 15, 1913, d. September 23, 2009
Marriage*Alonzo Floyd "Lonzo" "Alonza" Perdue married Helen Doris Underwood, daughter of George Leonard Underwood and Fanny Atkinson, on December 16, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7 
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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen U. Perdue obituary in the Sep 25, 2009 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [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.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Della Odell Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. June 2, 1889, d. May 3, 1946
FatherGeorge Harvey Gearheart2,3,4 b. March 14, 1859, d. March, 1946
MotherSarah Victoria Puckett2,3,4 b. June, 1860
     Della Odell Gearheart and Lowell Leander Poff were divorced.5 Della Odell Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Her married name was Graham.2 She was born on June 2, 1889 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6,3 She married Lowell Leander Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, on June 3, 1908.2,3,8 As of June 3, 1908,her married name was Poff.8 Della Odell Gearheart married Cephas Moyer Graham, son of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on July 25, 1924 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4 Della Odell Gearheart and Cephas Moyer Graham were divorced before 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Della Odell Gearheart died on May 3, 1946 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 67, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated as divorced in the household of her brother-in-law William Graham in the 1930 Census9

Family 1

Lowell Leander Poff b. February 1, 1888, d. January 26, 1955
Divorce*Della Odell Gearheart and Lowell Leander Poff were divorced.5 
Marriage* Della Odell Gearheart married Lowell Leander Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, on June 3, 1908.2,3,8 
Children

Family 2

Cephas Moyer Graham b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
Marriage*Della Odell Gearheart married Cephas Moyer Graham, son of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on July 25, 1924 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4 
Divorce* Della Odell Gearheart and Cephas Moyer Graham were divorced before 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  11. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html

Oliver K. Shank1,2,3,4

M, b. circa 1907, d. June 30, 1922
FatherJohn Wesley Shank1,3,4 b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
MotherSarah Jane Dickerson1,3,4 b. July, 1864, d. 1942
     Oliver K. Shank was born circa 1907 at Virginia.3 He died on June 30, 1922.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 9, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  2. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Hester Edith Spangler1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 5, 1908, d. July 29, 1991
FatherJoseph David Spangler6,2,3,4,7,5 b. August 11, 1885, d. March 5, 1938
MotherVirgie Ardella Jones1,6,2,8,3,4,7,5 b. August 26, 1886, d. October 19, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-9357.9 Hester Edith Spangler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.10,4,11 She was born on May 5, 1908 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,11,5 As of September 22, 1948,her married name was Sutphin.3 She married Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. on September 22, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,3,4 Hester Edith Spangler died on July 29, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.10,4,11 She Hester Spangler Sutphin, 83, of Roanoke died Monday. She was the widow of Christy Sutphin. Surviving are a brother, George M. Spangler, Hopewell; two sisters, Margaret Epps, Norfolk; Mary Mathewson, Fla. A graveside service will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 30, 1991.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 126, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 49, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 189, District 24, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 50, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. b. March 9, 1903, d. March 4, 1974
Marriage*Hester Edith Spangler married Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. on September 22, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie R. Spangler obituary in the Oct 21, 1975 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hester Spangler Sutphin obituary in the Jul 30, 1991 edition.
  11. [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&

Letha Lou Spangler1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 11, 1910, d. March 2, 1986
FatherJoseph David Spangler2,7,3,8,9,5,6 b. August 11, 1885, d. March 5, 1938
MotherVirgie Ardella Jones1,2,7,3,8,9,5,6 b. August 26, 1886, d. October 19, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-1613.10 Letha Lou Spangler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,3,5 She was born on February 11, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,6 She married Grover Lee Conner, son of Walter Elmore Conner and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, on October 4, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,9,5 As of October 4, 1930,her married name was Conner.8 Letha Lou Spangler died on March 2, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 76.4,3,5 She Mrs. Letha Spangler Conner, age 76, of Rt. 3 Fork Mountain Community died Sunday in a Martinsville hospital. She was the daughter of the late David and Vergie Spangler. Surviving are her husband, Grover L. Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Dolly and Richard K. Boothe, Fork Mountain Community; granddaughter, Linda Hazleton, Washington, D.C; three sisters, Hester Sutphin, Roanoke; Mary Masterson, and Margaret Epps, both of Norfolk; brother and sister-in-law, George and Vera Spangler, Hopewell, Va; and sister-in-law, Clara Spangler, Roanoke. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 3, 1986.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 126, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 49, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 189, District 24, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 212, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 155, District 120-63, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Rayon mill minder1
1950Seamstress13

Family

Grover Lee Conner b. May 9, 1906, d. February 6, 1989
Marriage*Letha Lou Spangler married Grover Lee Conner, son of Walter Elmore Conner and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, on October 4, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,9,5 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Dolly Lee Conner Boothe obituary in the Oct 20, 2007 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Letha Spangler Conner obituary in the Mar 3, 1986 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie R. Spangler obituary in the Oct 21, 1975 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.