Doris Rena Prillaman1

F, b. May 22, 1909, d. March 26, 2000
FatherJames William Prillaman2,1,3 b. November 25, 1864, d. May 8, 1940
MotherAlice Alabama Wright2,1,3 b. August 19, 1872, d. June 5, 1923
     Doris Rena Prillaman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1900.5 She was born on May 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,4,1,3 She married Robert Luther Kanode, son of George L. Kanode and Jennie Goode, on April 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3,6 As of April 22, 1943,her married name was Kanode. Doris Rena Prillaman died on March 26, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.5,4,6 She KANODE, Doris Prillaman, 90, of Vinton, born May 22, 1909, in Floyd County, died on Sunday, March 26, 2000. She was the widow of Robert L. Kanode and a life long member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy S. Kanode of Vinton; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis L. and Wanda S. Kanode of Bedford; one grandson, Billy Kanode of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Lorie L., and Tammy M. Kanode of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Hazel Prillaman; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 28, 2000.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 8, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Robert Luther Kanode b. April 14, 1898, d. October 22, 1985
Marriage*Doris Rena Prillaman married Robert Luther Kanode, son of George L. Kanode and Jennie Goode, on April 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Prillaman Kanode obituary in the Mar 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Luther Kanode obituary in the Feb 19, 2023 edition.

Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 22, 1894, d. January 27, 1988
FatherGeorge Martin Bell4 b. March 23, 1872, d. January 3, 1923
MotherJathina Catherine Nowlen4 b. April 19, 1876, d. January 28, 1904
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-3866.5 Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on October 22, 1894 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4 He married Kate M. Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on November 6, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,4 Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. died on January 27, 1988 at Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 73, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Carpenter8
1940Farmer9

Family

Kate M. Prillaman b. March 26, 1896, d. November 17, 1966
Marriage*Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. married Kate M. Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on November 6, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Kate Prillaman Bell.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bell-Plyer wedding announcement in a local paper.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie Pierce Bell obituary in the Apr 21, 1964 edition.

Walter Ballard Richards1,2,3,4

M, b. July 6, 1903, d. December 14, 1972
FatherJames W. Richard1,3,4 b. August 15, 1870, d. January 17, 1953
MotherOllie E. Dobbins1,3,4 b. December 10, 1871, d. March 23, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-0375.5 Walter Ballard Richards was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on July 6, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3,4 He married Annie Susan Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on July 4, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,6,2,7 Walter Ballard Richards died on December 14, 1972 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 187, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 220, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Annie Susan Prillaman b. March 29, 1900, d. December 12, 1996
Marriage*Walter Ballard Richards married Annie Susan Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on July 4, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Prillaman Richards obituary in the Dec 13, 1996 edition.
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  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 Irvin June Richards obituary in the Nov 22, 2019 edition.
  11. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Robert Lane Richards obituary.
  12. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  13. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ollie E. Dobbins1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1871, d. March 23, 1935
FatherBallard C. Dobbins3 b. December 29, 1842, d. April 6, 1930
MotherSarah Malinda Jones3 b. circa 1849, d. March 15, 1921
     Ollie E. Dobbins was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 10, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 As of November 17, 1892,her married name was Richard. Ollie E. Dobbins died on March 23, 1935 at age 63.1,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

James W. Richard b. August 15, 1870, d. January 17, 1953
Marriage*Ollie E. Dobbins married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Augusta Wright1,2,3

M, b. circa 1811
     James Augusta Wright was born circa 1811 at Augusta Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Martha Jane Aldridge, daughter of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1

Family

Martha Jane Aldridge b. April 24, 1831
Marriage*James Augusta Wright married Martha Jane Aldridge, daughter of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S1605] Jackie Webb, "Aldridge Family Register Report."
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Martha Jane Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. April 24, 1831
FatherLeonard Aldredge1,2 b. circa 1789, d. December, 1854
MotherCatherine Flynt1,2 b. circa 1785, d. November 20, 1860
     Martha Jane Aldridge was born on April 24, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 As of April 24, 1850,her married name was Redman.4 She married John Franklin Redman Jr. on April 24, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Martha Jane Aldridge married James Augusta Wright on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 8, 1864,her married name was Wright.

Family 1

John Franklin Redman Jr. b. May 6, 1817, d. July 14, 1862
Marriage*Martha Jane Aldridge married John Franklin Redman Jr. on April 24, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Family 2

James Augusta Wright b. circa 1811
Marriage*Martha Jane Aldridge married James Augusta Wright on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1605] Jackie Webb, "Aldridge Family Register Report."
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Rodney Milton Webster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 12, 1901, d. January 11, 1982
FatherJosiah David "Joe" Webster1,6,7,4 b. December 17, 1878, d. June 18, 1945
MotherIda May Conner1,6,7,4 b. January 4, 1881, d. May 19, 1923
     His Social Security Number was 228-05-8025.8 Rodney Milton Webster was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on September 12, 1901 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,4,5 He married Ina Gladys Reed on April 2, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7 Rodney Milton Webster died on January 11, 1982 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 161, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Truck driver3

Family

Ina Gladys Reed b. November 7, 1911, d. December 15, 1996
Marriage*Rodney Milton Webster married Ina Gladys Reed on April 2, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S252] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ronald D. Webster, Sr. obituary.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

John Thrash Webster1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 10, 1908, d. April 7, 1994
FatherJosiah David "Joe" Webster2,8,9,10,5 b. December 17, 1878, d. June 18, 1945
MotherIda May Conner2,8,5 b. January 4, 1881, d. May 19, 1923
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-4662.11 John Thrash Webster was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7 He was born on August 10, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11 He married Ida Mae Vaden on June 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 John Thrash Webster married Fannie Mae Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Taylor Lawrence and Kayoula Lydia McDaniel, on June 4, 1960 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,12,7 John Thrash Webster died on April 7, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.6,7 He WEBSTER, John Thrash, 85, of Elliston, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Mae Lawrence Webster, Elliston; two sons and daughters-in-law, John David and Susan Webster, Arlington, Va., Robert Wayne and Dianne, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Josephine Craig, Christiansburg; one half brother, Herby Webster, Christiansburg; one half sister, Mrs. Dora Hunt, Henderson, N.C; two grandsons, David E. Webster and Michael S. Webster both of Elliston. Funeral at Hall's United Methodist Church. Interment in church cemetery. on April 8, 1994.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 99, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 284, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 9, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 125, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer9
1940Truck driver10
1950Milkman13

Family 1

Ida Mae Vaden b. December 14, 1921, d. April 21, 1958
Marriage*John Thrash Webster married Ida Mae Vaden on June 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 
Children

Family 2

Fannie Mae Lawrence b. February 7, 1923, d. October 21, 2012
Marriage*John Thrash Webster married Fannie Mae Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Taylor Lawrence and Kayoula Lydia McDaniel, on June 4, 1960 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,12,7 

Citations

  1. [S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S249] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Hall's Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John David Webster obituary in the Jul 22, 2011 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Thrash Webster obituary in the Apr 8, 1994 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Mae Webster obituary in the Oct 27, 2012 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Robert Wayne Webster obituary.

Mary Effie Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 22, 1910, d. May 18, 1994
FatherJohn Lee Hall1,7,8,9,10,3,4,5,6 b. March 6, 1890, d. May 18, 1980
MotherMinnie Emma Hall1,7,8,9,10,3,4,5,6 b. September 30, 1893, d. November 4, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-7132.11 Mary Effie Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.12 She was born on March 22, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3 As of November 14, 1936,her married name was Franklin.4 She married Curtis Daniel Franklin on November 14, 1936 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.9,10,4,5 Mary Effie Hall died on May 18, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.11,13

Census Records

1910Dwelling 85, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 73, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 284, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 16, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Department store sales lady8

Family

Curtis Daniel Franklin b. June 23, 1914, d. May 23, 1991
Marriage*Mary Effie Hall married Curtis Daniel Franklin on November 14, 1936 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.9,10,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis Daniel Franklin obituary in the May 24, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Emma Hall obituary in the Nov 5, 1982 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lee Hall obituary in the May 19, 1980 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estile Andrew Hall obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [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&
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Stuart Edward Franklin obituary.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Jean Franklin Woodard obituary in the Jan 19, 2024 edition.

Ralph Bell1

M, b. circa February, 1910
FatherWalter Fisher Bell1 b. April 24, 1888, d. April 11, 1925
MotherElla Odell Collins1 b. September, 1884, d. December 19, 1914
     Ralph Bell was born circa February, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

James McKinley "Jim" Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 9, 1909, d. July 19, 1976
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,2,4,5,3 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,2,4,5,3 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     James McKinley "Jim" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 He was born on April 9, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He died on July 19, 1976 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Farm laborer5

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Exie Ida Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. July 4, 1900, d. April 13, 1979
FatherHomer Howard Collins5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 238-06-7616.6 Exie Ida Collins was buried at Yadkin Memorial Gardens, Shacktown Road, Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.7 She was born on July 4, 1900 at Virginia.6,2,7 As of July 15, 1917,her married name was McCormick.3 She married Robert Emmit McCormick on July 15, 1917 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 Exie Ida Collins died on April 13, 1979 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 78.2,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 101, District 52, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 165, District 10, Fall Creek, Yadkin Co., North Carolina10
1940Dwelling 244, District 99-13, Fall Creek, Yadkin Co., North Carolina11
1950Dwelling 73, District 99-27, Liberty, Yadkin Co., North Carolina12

Family

Robert Emmit McCormick b. November 25, 1891, d. February 24, 1985
Marriage*Exie Ida Collins married Robert Emmit McCormick on July 15, 1917 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gertrude Collins Bailey obituary in the Dec 25, 1975 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCormick-Collins marriage record.
  4. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Robert E. McCormick obituary in the Feb 25, 1985 edition.
  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. [S10406] Yadkin Memorial Gardens, Yadkin Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Byron George McCormick death certificate.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  17. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the B. G. McCormick obituary in the Apr 27, 1955 edition.
  18. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Dorris Ola Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. May 13, 1902, d. February 13, 1985
FatherHomer Howard Collins1,2,5,3 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins1,2,5,3 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5532.6 Her married name was McCormick.7 Dorris Ola Collins was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,3 She married George Rice McCormick.3,9 Dorris Ola Collins was born on May 13, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8,3 She married Jesse Branard Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on February 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of February 5, 1919,her married name was Jones. Dorris Ola Collins died on February 13, 1985 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.6,8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 32, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 282, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 309, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family 1

George Rice McCormick b. April 29, 1891, d. October 19, 1966
Marriage*Dorris Ola Collins married George Rice McCormick.3,9 

Family 2

Jesse Branard Jones b. September 17, 1890, d. June 7, 1956
Marriage*Dorris Ola Collins married Jesse Branard Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on February 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gertrude Collins Bailey obituary in the Dec 25, 1975 edition.
  8. [S5739] Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Harry Dean Jones obituary.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Vernon Jones obituary in the Feb 15, 1973 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman A. Jones obituary in the May 2, 2008 edition.

Bessie "Bess" Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 29, 1905
FatherHomer Howard Collins1,2,3,4,5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins1,2,3,4,5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Bessie "Bess" Collins was born on April 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 As of September 28, 1921,her married name was Robinson.4 She married Shelby Robinson on September 28, 1921 at Avondale, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 Bessie "Bess" Collins and Shelby Robinson were divorced before April, 1930.6,2 As of December 28, 1932,her married name was Simms.6 Bessie "Bess" Collins married Raymond Emmond Simms on December 28, 1932 at Franklin Co., Ohio.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 532, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated without her husband in the household of her father Homer2

Family 1

Shelby Robinson b. January 30, 1893, d. May 21, 1947
Marriage*Bessie "Bess" Collins married Shelby Robinson on September 28, 1921 at Avondale, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 
Divorce* Bessie "Bess" Collins and Shelby Robinson were divorced before April, 1930.6,2 
Child

Family 2

Raymond Emmond Simms b. August 15, 1902, d. July 10, 1983
Marriage*Bessie "Bess" Collins married Raymond Emmond Simms on December 28, 1932 at Franklin Co., Ohio.6 

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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robinson-Collins marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  6. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  7. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hester Brier Collins1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1907, d. May 8, 1947
FatherHomer Howard Collins1,2,4,3,5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins1,2,4,3,5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Hester Brier Collins was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,7 She was born on April 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 As of November 10, 1924,her married name was West.5 She married Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. on November 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,5 Hester Brier Collins died on May 8, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 40.8,3,6 She Mrs. Hester B. West, age 38, of Hemlock street, died at her home yesterday morning at 3 a.m. following a short illness. Surviving are her husband, Charles M. West; three children, Charles Mack West, Victor M. West, and Margaret Ann West, all of Beckley; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Collins, of Roanoke, Va; sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bailey, of Salem, Va., Mrs. Iva Salender, of Cove Springs, Va., Mrs. Bess Simms, of Columbus, Ohio, Clara Collins, Effie Collins, and Doris Collins, all of Roanoke, Va. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. on May 9, 1947.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 80, District 8, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 288, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Shoe store saleslady10

Family

Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. b. April 13, 1897, d. March 27, 1978
Marriage*Hester Brier Collins married Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. on November 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,5 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hester Brier West death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the West-Collins marriage record.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  7. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  8. [S2226] Margaret Ann West Amos, "Conner/Collins," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 8, 2011.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the West-Shrewsbury marriage record.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Victor M. West obituary in the Dec 31, 2023 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles M. West, Jr. obituary in the Sep 14, 2006 edition.
  15. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Margaret W. Amos obituary in the Jun 24, 2018 edition.

Iva Hattie Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 2, 1909, d. August 4, 1994
FatherHomer Howard Collins6,1,3,4,5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins6,1,3,4,5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Iva Hattie Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9818.7 She was born on January 2, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 As of October 21, 1933,her married name was Selander.5 She married Edwin Carl Selander on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,8,5,9 Iva Hattie Collins died on August 4, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2,7,8 She SELANDER, Iva Collins, 85, of Troutville, died Thursday, August 4, 1994. She is survived by one daughter, Judith S. Layman of Roanoke; one sister, Effie Skeen of St. Albans, W.Va; two grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law, Robert E. and Lori Layman III of Bowie, Md., and Eric K. Layman of Troutville. Interment will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 5, 1994.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 99, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 532, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 193, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 121, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Rayon plant finisher1
1940Rayon inspector10

Family

Edwin Carl Selander b. May 8, 1903, d. November 5, 1989
Marriage*Iva Hattie Collins married Edwin Carl Selander on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,8,5,9 
Child
  • Judith Ingrid Selander2,11,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Collins Selander obituary in the Aug 5, 1994 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Carl Selander obituary in the Nov 6, 1989 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
FatherJacob Sowder3,4 b. March 13, 1819, d. 1862
MotherRhoda Gray3,4,5,6 b. September 19, 1824, d. April 7, 1913
     John Sowder was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 23, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Alice Evelyn Wertz, daughter of John Wilson Wertz and Sarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 John Sowder died on November 7, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.9,1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 493, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 61, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 79, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Laborer6
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer10

Family

Alice Evelyn Wertz b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
Marriage*John Sowder married Alice Evelyn Wertz, daughter of John Wilson Wertz and Sarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S1136] Messenger of Truth, From the Rhoda Sowder obituary in the Jul 1913 edition.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  12. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Alice Evelyn Wertz1

F, b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
FatherJohn Wilson Wertz1 b. November 12, 1833, d. June 2, 1930
MotherSarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson b. April 16, 1847, d. February 17, 1923
     Alice Evelyn Wertz was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on June 7, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Rhoda Gray, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of May 30, 1895,her married name was Sowder. Alice Evelyn Wertz died on February 24, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 122, Enumeration District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farmer5

Family

John Sowder b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
Marriage*Alice Evelyn Wertz married John Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Rhoda Gray, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Claude Earnest Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
FatherJohn Sowder2,3,7,8,5 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz2,3,7,8,9,5 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     Claude Earnest Sowder was buried at Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Bell Cemetery), Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT 138 INF 35 DIV."10,6 He was born on March 2, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Essie Goldie Aldridge, daughter of Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. and Julia Ann Argabright, circa 1921.2,11,5 Claude Earnest Sowder died on May 20, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.10,1,2,3,5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Truck farmer11

Family

Essie Goldie Aldridge b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
Marriage*Claude Earnest Sowder married Essie Goldie Aldridge, daughter of Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. and Julia Ann Argabright, circa 1921.2,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Essie Goldie Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
FatherJoseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr.1,2,5,3 b. April 20, 1855, d. November 20, 1940
MotherJulia Ann Argabright1,2,5,3 b. November 21, 1859, d. September 23, 1955
     Essie Goldie Aldridge was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6502.6 She was born on January 6, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Claude Earnest Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, circa 1921.1,7,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Sowder. Essie Goldie Aldridge died on June 27, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 83, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Claude Earnest Sowder b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
Marriage*Essie Goldie Aldridge married Claude Earnest Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, circa 1921.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.
  11. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1855, d. November 20, 1940
MotherMary "Polly" Aldridge
     Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 20, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Julia Ann Argabright, daughter of Elisha Lemiel Argabright Sr. and Mary Ann Shilling, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. died on November 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Julia Ann Argabright b. November 21, 1859, d. September 23, 1955
Marriage*Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. married Julia Ann Argabright, daughter of Elisha Lemiel Argabright Sr. and Mary Ann Shilling, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Julia Ann Argabright1,2,3

F, b. November 21, 1859, d. September 23, 1955
FatherElisha Lemiel Argabright Sr.1,2 b. 1833, d. October 19, 1864
MotherMary Ann Shilling1,2,3 b. September 1, 1828, d. April 3, 1876
     Julia Ann Argabright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Her married name was Aldridge. She was born on November 21, 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr., son of Mary "Polly" Aldridge, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Julia Ann Argabright died on September 23, 1955 at age 95.1,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. b. April 20, 1855, d. November 20, 1940
Marriage*Julia Ann Argabright married Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr., son of Mary "Polly" Aldridge, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Albert Sowder1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1904, d. September 20, 1984
FatherJohn Sowder5 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz5,6 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     John Albert Sowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on June 16, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Levenia Ethel Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on May 30, 1928.1,2,3,4 John Albert Sowder died on September 20, 1984 at age 80.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 244, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 148, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Railway shop watchman7
1940Railroad crossing watchman8

Family

Levenia Ethel Palmer b. August 23, 1909, d. June 4, 2003
Marriage*John Albert Sowder married Levenia Ethel Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on May 30, 1928.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Levenia Ethel Palmer Sowder obituary in the Jun 6, 2003 edition.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Ray Sowder obituary in the Aug 21, 2013 edition.
  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. [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.

Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder1,2

M, b. July 12, 1900, d. July 27, 1965
FatherJohn Sowder3,2 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz3,1,2 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 230-03-4429.4 He was born on July 12, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Ethel May Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, circa 1925.5,6,2 Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder died on July 27, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 248, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 93, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Farmer1
1930Carpenter6
1940Carpenter7

Family

Ethel May Wertz b. December 6, 1906, d. July 30, 1981
Marriage*Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder married Ethel May Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, circa 1925.5,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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 William James Sowder obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie Mae Sowder Chocklett obituary in the Dec 3, 2019 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Kenneth Sowder obituary in the Apr 17, 2022 edition.

Gold Lee Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. September 21, 1897, d. May 3, 1981
FatherJohn Sowder10,2,4,8 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz10,2,11,4,8 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     Gold Lee Sowder was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 223-24-1552.12 He was born on September 21, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5,12 He married Selina Chlora Hall, daughter of John Lee Hall and Mary Elizabeth Carr, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.13,4,8 Gold Lee Sowder died on May 3, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3,4,6,7 He Gold Lee Sowder, age 83, of 2658 Lindenwood Dr., Vinton, died in a local nursing home Sunday. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Mrs. Selina C. Sowder. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Ruby Sowder, and Miss Elsie Sowder, both of Vinton; two brothers, John Albert Sowder, and Enos V. Sowder, both of Roanoke County. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on May 5, 1981.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 657, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 121, Enumeration District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia15
1950Western State Hospital Mental Institution, District 122-11, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1920Farmer11
1930Truck farmer14
1940Farmer15

Family

Selina Chlora Hall b. November 5, 1893, d. July 14, 1969
Marriage*Gold Lee Sowder married Selina Chlora Hall, daughter of John Lee Hall and Mary Elizabeth Carr, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.13,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Sowder obituary in the Jan 4, 2003 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gold Lee Sowder obituary in the May 5, 1981 edition.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [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.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Selina Hall Sowder obituary in the Jul 15, 1969 edition.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie M. Sowder obituary.

Selina Chlora Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. November 5, 1893, d. July 14, 1969
FatherJohn Lee Hall3,4 b. circa 1822, d. before June 4, 1900
MotherMary Elizabeth Carr5,6,3,4 b. October, 1855
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-7452.7 Selina Chlora Hall was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on November 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,7 As of before 1925,her married name was Brumfield.4 She married Unknown Brumfield before 1925.4 Selina Chlora Hall married Gold Lee Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 As of April 5, 1925,her married name was Sowder.4 Selina Chlora Hall died on July 14, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.1,2,3 She Selina Hall Sowder, of 2521 Pinecreast Drive, Vinton, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the sister of Mrs. Catherine Davis, Blacksburg. on July 15, 1969.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 163, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 657, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 121, Enumeration District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 117, District 120-63, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family 1

Unknown Brumfield
Marriage*Selina Chlora Hall married Unknown Brumfield before 1925.4 

Family 2

Gold Lee Sowder b. September 21, 1897, d. May 3, 1981
Marriage*Selina Chlora Hall married Gold Lee Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Selina Hall Sowder obituary in the Jul 15, 1969 edition.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Sowder obituary in the Jan 4, 2003 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie M. Sowder obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gold Lee Sowder obituary in the May 5, 1981 edition.

Mary Ella Hall1,2

F, b. January 8, 1903, d. August 25, 1925
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,3,2 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,3,2 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Mary Ella Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on January 8, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 As of November 20, 1918,her married name was Perdue.2 She married Robert Benjamin Perdue on November 20, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 Mary Ella Hall died on August 25, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 22.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Robert Benjamin Perdue b. August 12, 1899, d. September 23, 1960
Marriage*Mary Ella Hall married Robert Benjamin Perdue on November 20, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 10, 1907, d. November 19, 1997
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,2,7,8,5 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,2,7,8,5 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 223-09-1457.9 Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 He married Beatrice Bea Whited.7 Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall was born on April 10, 1907 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,7,8,10,11,5 He died on November 19, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.9,3,10,6 He HALL, Jessie M., ("Doodle"), 90, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 1997 in a Blacksburg nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Hall; one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Delores Hall, Roanoke; a grandson, Thomas Hall and his wife, Lisa, Ft. Worth, Texas; 4 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Amber, Sirra and Cheyanne, all of Ft. Worth , Texas; and two nieces, Louise Turman, Christiansburg, Jessie Ruth Fitzgerald, Florida. on November 21, 1997.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 27, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 85, District 98-1, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 40, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Telephone lineman12

Family

Beatrice Bea Whited b. May 25, 1914, d. September 17, 1998
Marriage*Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall married Beatrice Bea Whited.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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie M. Hall obituary in the Nov 21, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [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.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice W. Hall obituary in the Sep 19, 1998 edition.

Gay Ola Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. March 17, 1910, d. November 29, 1988
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall2,1,5,3,4 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins2,1,5,3,4 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9495.6 Her married name was Price.7 Gay Ola Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,4 She married Fred C. Price.7,4 Gay Ola Hall was born on March 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1911.6,4,5 As of May 28, 1927,her married name was Miles.5 She married Ellis Everette Miles on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 Gay Ola Hall and Ellis Everette Miles were divorced on May 12, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Gay Ola Hall died on November 29, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 27, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 396, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 162, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Fred C. Price b. October 3, 1911, d. September 26, 1984
Marriage*Gay Ola Hall married Fred C. Price.7,4 

Family 2

Ellis Everette Miles b. April 1, 1909, d. December 11, 1993
Marriage*Gay Ola Hall married Ellis Everette Miles on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 
Divorce* Gay Ola Hall and Ellis Everette Miles were divorced on May 12, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Everette Miles, Jr. obituary in the Apr 20, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem 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=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&

Lola May Hall1,2

F, b. March 17, 1910, d. July 16, 1911
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,2 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,2 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Lola May Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on July 16, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2860] Hall and McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2141423&GRid=10821264&CRid=2141423&