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 Bell Cemetery (also known as Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Bent Mountain, 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&

Harris Hart Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 27, 1906, d. December 6, 1988
FatherBrownlow Light7,8,9,10,11,3,4,5 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman12,7,8,9,10,11,3,4,5 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     Harris Hart Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,14,5 He married Minnie Hayden Basham, daughter of Brainard Hayden Basham and Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart.13,1 Harris Hart Light was born on March 27, 1906 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,5,6 He died on December 6, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.13,14,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Minnie Hayden Basham b. August 7, 1910, d. March 6, 1998
Marriage*Harris Hart Light married Minnie Hayden Basham, daughter of Brainard Hayden Basham and Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart.13,1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Basham Light obituary in the Mar 8, 1998 edition.
  2. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  13. [S138] Robert B. Basham, "Harris Light and Minnie Hayden Basham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 22, 2003.
  14. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Julian Nelson Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 31, 1909, d. October 15, 1981
FatherBrownlow Light1,2,3,4,9,5,6 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman10,1,2,3,4,9,5,6 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 227-10-2971.11 Julian Nelson Light was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.6,8 He married Elnora Madden.6,8 Julian Nelson Light was born on January 31, 1909 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,6,7,8 He died on October 15, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.11,6,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 66, District 106-26, Danville, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Wholesale distributor manager12

Family

Elnora Madden b. July 10, 1910, d. July 11, 1993
Marriage*Julian Nelson Light married Elnora Madden.6,8 

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S3557] Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Light1,2,3

M, b. December 9, 1911, d. December 1, 2006
FatherBrownlow Light4,5,1,6,2,3 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman7,4,5,1,6,2,3 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 080-10-3273.8 Ralph Waldo Emerson Light was buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Co., New York.1 He was born on December 9, 1911 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,1,3 He married Julie Rose Kostka in 1942.4,1 Ralph Waldo Emerson Light died on December 1, 2006 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 94.8,1 He Ralph Light, a 60 year resident of Tarrytown died December 1, 2006 in Rochester where he had been living for the last eight years. He was 94. Born Ralph Waldo Emerson Light in Simpson's, VA on December 9, 1911, he was the son of Brownlow and Ardella Prillaman Light. He married Julia Kostka in Texas in 1942. He served in the US Army from 1942 to 1946. After settling in Tarrytown he worked for General Motors for many years. He was a member of the Elmsford Reformed Church, UAW Local 664 and the VFW Post 1939. In the Rochester area, he was a member of the Pittsford Senior Citizens and the Trinity Reformed Church. Mr. Light is survived by his daughter Leslie Light and her husband William Burton of Rochester as well as his grandsons Alexander, William and Jackson. He is also survived by his sister Christine Best of Check, VA. He was predeceased by his wife Julia in 1993 and his siblings Corinne, Evelyn, Harris, Julian and Binford. There will be no visitation. A graveside service for Ralph will be on Saturday December 9 at 11:00 at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME 91 North Broadway Tarrytown (914) 631-0983 www.coffeyfuneralhome. com on December 5, 2006.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Julie Rose Kostka b. August 29, 1915, d. September, 1993
Marriage*Ralph Waldo Emerson Light married Julie Rose Kostka in 1942.4,1 
Child
  • Leslie Light4,1

Citations

  1. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Irving Binford Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 7, 1915, d. August 29, 1940
FatherBrownlow Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     Irving Binford Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 He was born on October 7, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9 He died on August 29, 1940 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 24; Died in an auto accident.8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 32, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 5, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Waiter5

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Corinne Martha Light1,2,3,4

F, b. January 22, 1901, d. September 7, 1989
FatherBrownlow Light5,6,7,3,4 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman8,5,6,7,3,4 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     Corinne Martha Light was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-9244.10 She was born on January 22, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,1,4 She married Minor McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on December 28, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.11,9,1,2,4 As of December 28, 1917,her married name was McNeil.2 Corinne Martha Light died on September 7, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.9,10,1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 87, District 69, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 51, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Minor McNeil b. September 9, 1898, d. March 8, 1997
Marriage*Corinne Martha Light married Minor McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on December 28, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.11,9,1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Corinne Light McNeil.
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Minor McNeil.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jack Light McNeil obituary in an unknown edition.
  16. [S1644] Amarillo Globe-News, From the Howard Sumner McNeil obituary in the Aug 4, 2016 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel McNeil Light obituary in the Sep 9, 2017 edition.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willard Harvey Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 8, 1894, d. October 17, 1978
FatherJoseph Harden Custer8,2,5,9 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner8,2,5 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     Willard Harvey Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10,6 His Social Security Number was 225-05-3576.11 He was born on December 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,8,5,7 He married Bertha Ola Jewell, daughter of Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell and Ida Belle Pickering, circa 1915.1,12,4,13,5,6 Willard Harvey Custer died on October 17, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.11,5,6 He Willard Harvey Custer, age 83, of 1955 Mountain Ave., Salem, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Jewell Custer; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Neal, Salem; Mrs. Inez Martin, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Ida Howery, Greenfield, S.C; one brother, Fred Custer, Pensacola, Fla; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on October 18, 1978.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 319, District 46, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 37, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 212, District 13, Jackson, Jackson Co., OhioWillard was apparently working in Ohio while his family was living in Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 423, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia14
1950Dwelling 246, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920House carpenter3
1930City school building carpenter12
1940Carpenter14
1950Carpenter15

Family

Bertha Ola Jewell b. July 5, 1897, d. November 13, 1990
Marriage*Willard Harvey Custer married Bertha Ola Jewell, daughter of Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell and Ida Belle Pickering, circa 1915.1,12,4,13,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inez Custer Martin obituary in the Mar 22, 2001 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Jewell Custer obituary in the Nov 15, 1990 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Harvey Custer obituary in the Oct 18, 1978 edition.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harden Custer obituary in the Mar 19, 1960 edition.
  10. [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&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Custer Neal obituary in the Nov 1, 2014 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Effie Maude Custer1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1901, d. November 11, 1966
FatherJoseph Harden Custer1,2,3 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner1,2,3 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-6613.4 Effie Maude Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 23, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 30, 1915,her married name was King.3 She married Daniel Sherman King, son of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, on December 30, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 Effie Maude Custer died on November 11, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 798, District 23, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 202, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 93, District 81-4F, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 179, District 120-12, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Grocery sales clerk7

Family

Daniel Sherman King b. January 26, 1897, d. March 25, 1970
Marriage*Effie Maude Custer married Daniel Sherman King, son of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, on December 30, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ida Oakey Custer1,2,3,4

F, b. November 10, 1902, d. December, 1983
FatherJoseph Harden Custer1,2,3 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner1,2,3 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     Ida Oakey Custer was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.5 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5667.6 She was born on November 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 She married Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery, son of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on June 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 As of June 29, 1924,her married name was Howery. Ida Oakey Custer died in December, 1983 at South Carolina at age 81.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 159, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 29, District 390, Sycamore, Hamilton Co., Ohio8
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 212, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery b. September 23, 1901, d. November 9, 1981
Marriage*Ida Oakey Custer married Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery, son of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on June 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 
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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S6095] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ed Downs Howery obituary in the Dec 17, 1981 edition.
  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. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Virginia Frances Howery Shearon obituary in the Sep 17, 2017 edition.

Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 9, 1908, d. April 4, 1995
FatherJoseph Harden Custer8,9,1,4,10,6 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner8,9,1,4,6 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3843.11 Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer was buried at Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.2,3 He was born on June 9, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,3,4,5 He married Elma Curtis Ferguson on July 8, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer died on April 4, 1995 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 86.11,2,3 He CUSTER, Fred Bain, 86, of Pensacola Fla., died Tuesday, April 4, 1995 in a Pensacola hospital. Mr. Custer was born in Floyd County, Va. and had resided in Pensacola since 1951, being relocated by Du Pont. He later retired from Monsanto in 1973. He was a member of the Warrington Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elma Custer, Pensacola, Fla; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda C. and Don Haley, Irmo, S.C., Annette C. and Russell Fortney, Pensacola, Fla., Kathleen C. and Gaylen Phillips, Pensacola, Fla; grandchildren, Brian Haley, Laura Young, Doug Haley, Kris Jernigan, Marcy Custer, Kevin Edgar, Bain Custer; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Park. on April 5, 1995.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 159, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 470, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 6, District 81-4A, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 201, District 81-4, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Retail grocery salesman1
1940Petroleum truck driver12
1950Retail grocery propriator13

Family

Elma Curtis Ferguson b. January 11, 1913, d. December 15, 1997
Marriage*Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer married Elma Curtis Ferguson on July 8, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 
Children
  • Wanda Colleen Custer2,12,7,13,14
  • Roderick Bain Custer7,13
  • Nira Annette Custer2,7,13
  • Kathleen Marie Custer2,7,13

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Bain Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1995 edition.
  3. [S2659] Bayview Memorial Park, Escambia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=grider&GSfn=cecil&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=16023390&CRid=71765&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Elma F. Custer obituary in the Dec 17, 1997 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harden Custer obituary in the Mar 19, 1960 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.

Oliver Hampton Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 26, 1909, d. January 30, 1987
FatherLowell Leander Poff1,2,6 b. February 1, 1888, d. January 26, 1955
MotherDella Odell Gearheart1,2,6 b. June 2, 1889, d. May 3, 1946
     Oliver Hampton Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,6 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6554.9 He was born on March 26, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,8,6,7 He married Sarah Blanche Richards on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,4 Oliver Hampton Poff died on January 30, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3,8,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 67, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 156, District 119-16, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Wrecking company car repairer11

Family

Sarah Blanche Richards b. July 12, 1910, d. February 4, 1997
Marriage*Oliver Hampton Poff married Sarah Blanche Richards on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,4 
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. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Forrest Wayne Poff, Sr. obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [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&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Richards Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 1997 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Earlene Wilhelm obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  13. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Lois Kathleen Greer obituary.
  14. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Earl L. Poff obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Jack Wickham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 25, 1934, d. January 22, 2013
FatherWilliam Otho "Billy" Wickham1,2,5 b. February 14, 1909, d. March 5, 1959
MotherMartha Jane Davis2,5 b. December 2, 1912, d. February 20, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-0543.6 William Jack Wickham was born on December 25, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6 He married Alyce Colleen Hartje on July 3, 1955 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.5 William Jack Wickham died on January 22, 2013 at age 78.6

Family

Alyce Colleen Hartje
Marriage*He married Alyce Colleen Hartje on July 3, 1955 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Ocie Conner Cowan Wickham obitutary in the Aug 14, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Jane Davis Dean obituary in the Feb 22, 1985 edition.
  3. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Mary Dell Wickham obituary in the Feb 7, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Wickham-Hartje marriage announcement in the Sep 24, 1955 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.