Clella Mae Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 30, 1901, d. October 10, 1948
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff4,5,2,3 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew4,5,2,3 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     Clella Mae Poff was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-46-7476.2 She was born on March 30, 1901 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Eads.6 She married Norman Albert Eads on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7,3 Clella Mae Poff died on October 10, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 47.2,3 She Eads, Clella Mae — 47, of 63 Keller addition, died Sunday In a local hosiptal after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Norman Eads; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Stalnaker and Annette Eads both of Charleston; four sons, Ray, Jack, Joe and Jimmy; her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Poff; two brothers, Herman and Jess Poff; one sister, Mrs. Louise Cox of Richmond, Va. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Baptist church with Rev. J. F. Norton officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill cemetery under the direction
of Long, Johnson and Fisher mortuary. on October 11, 1948.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 231, District 34, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 306, District 20-31, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Norman Albert Eads b. March 30, 1900, d. March 23, 1974
Marriage*Clella Mae Poff married Norman Albert Eads on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clella Mae Eads death certificate.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eads-Poff marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Annette Sue Bostic obituary in the Apr 10, 2008 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From James Norman Eads, Sr. obituary in the Sep 7, 1994 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Norman Albert Eads1,2

M, b. March 30, 1900, d. March 23, 1974
     Norman Albert Eads was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-01-6118.3 He married Charlotte Bogess.1 Norman Albert Eads was born on March 30, 1900 at Mount Carbon, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,3,5,2 He married Clella Mae Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 Norman Albert Eads died on March 23, 1974 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.8 He Norman A. Eads, 73, of Rt. 4, Charleston, died Saturday at his home. He was a retired employee of Tru-Temper Corp. with 29 years of experience. Surviving: wife, Charlotte, sons, Ray of Cross Lanes, Jack of Carlisle, Pa., Joe of Pensacola, Fla., and Jimmy of Charleston; stepson, Clifford Holmes of Miami, Fla; daughters, Mrs. Annette Bostic and Mrs. Norman Alexander, both of Charleston; stepdaughter, Mrs. B. C. Dickerson of Tyler Mountain; sisters, Mrs. Lucille Varney of Cross Lanes and Mrs. Ethel Klass of Atlanta, Ga; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. The body is at Cunningham Funeral Home where friends may call after noon today. on March 24, 1974.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 231, District 34, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 306, District 20-31, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Hauling contractor truck driver9
1940Truck driver10

Family 1

Charlotte Bogess b. February 11, 1909, d. October 17, 1999
Marriage*Norman Albert Eads married Charlotte Bogess.1 

Family 2

Clella Mae Poff b. March 30, 1901, d. October 10, 1948
Marriage*Norman Albert Eads married Clella Mae Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [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.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eads-Poff marriage record.
  6. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Norman A. Eads obituary in the Mar 24, 1974 edition.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Annette Sue Bostic obituary in the Apr 10, 2008 edition.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From James Norman Eads, Sr. obituary in the Sep 7, 1994 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

George Herman Poff1,2

M, b. July 3, 1904, d. January 6, 1988
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff1,3,4,5,6 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew1,3,4,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     George Herman Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 235-05-5290.9 He was born on July 3, 1904 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,10 He married Grace Marie Myers on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10 George Herman Poff died on January 6, 1988 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.8,9 He GEORGE H. POFF, 83, of Pratt, died Jan 6, 1988 in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a retired miner from Bethlehem Steel and a member of UMW .He was an 18-year resident of Pratt. Surviving: wife, Grace Poff; sons, David of Pratt, Robert E. of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Dorothy Siemiaczko of Pratt, Carolyn Hanson of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Montgomery United Methodist. Church, with the Rev. Gary N. Shepard officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery. on January 8, 1988.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 23, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 140, District 20-11, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Salesman11
1950Coal mine construction worker12

Family

Grace Marie Myers b. February 27, 1908, d. March 20, 1992
Marriage*George Herman Poff married Grace Marie Myers on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  2. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From George H. Poff obituary in the Jun 2, 1948 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George H. Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Myers marriage record.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Herman Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Keffer marriage record.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grace Marie Myers1,2

F, b. February 27, 1908, d. March 20, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 232-16-7139.3 Grace Marie Myers was born on February 27, 1908 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,2 She married George Herman Poff, son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of February 2, 1927,her married name was Poff.2 Grace Marie Myers died on March 20, 1992 at age 84.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 23, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 140, District 20-11, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

George Herman Poff b. July 3, 1904, d. January 6, 1988
Marriage*Grace Marie Myers married George Herman Poff, son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Myers marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George H. Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1988 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Herman Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Keffer marriage record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 28, 1931, d. March 11, 1999
FatherGeorge Herman Poff1,5,3,6,7,4,8 b. July 3, 1904, d. January 6, 1988
MotherGrace Marie Myers1,5,3,6,7,4,8 b. February 27, 1908, d. March 20, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 232-50-5037.9 Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.10 He was born on December 28, 1931 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,9,3,4,11,8 He married Ionne Keffer on May 14, 1960 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.5,8 Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr. died on March 11, 1999 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 67.2,9,10,11 He COLUMBUS, Ohio - Robert E. Poff Sr., 67, of Columbus died March 11, 1999, in Columbus after a long illness. He was a retired mechanical engineer and division chief from DCSC. He was a graduate of West Virginia Tech and a Korean War veteran. Surviving: wife, Ionne Poff; daughter, Mary Ann Poff of Hilliard; son, Robert E. Jr. of Blacklick; sisters, Dorothy Siemiaczko of Pratt, W.Va., Carolyn Hanson of Christiansburg, Va; brother, David Poff of Pratt; three grandchildren. Entombment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Columbus. on March 13, 1999.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 23, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 140, District 20-11, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Ionne Keffer
Marriage*Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr. married Ionne Keffer on May 14, 1960 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.5,8 
Children
  • Mary Ann Poff10
  • Robert Edward Poff Jr.10

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George H. Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1988 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Herman Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Keffer marriage record.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Robert E. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Mar 14, 1999 edition.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Mary Louise Poff1

F, b. June 28, 1907, d. October 10, 1988
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff2,3,4,5,1 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew2,3,4,5,6,1 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     Mary Louise Poff was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,7 She married Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox.1 Her married name was Cox. Mary Louise Poff was born on June 28, 1907 at West Virginia.1 She died on October 10, 1988 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 323, District 18, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family

Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox b. May 21, 1913, d. September 19, 1977
Marriage*Mary Louise Poff married Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox.1 
Children
  • Doris Ann Cox8,9,10
  • Nancy Lea Cox9,10
  • Linda Gay Cox10
  • Carol Sue Cox10

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  7. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S528] Doris Kies, "Poff Family (William Anderson Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 20, 2004.
  9. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox1,2,3

M, b. May 21, 1913, d. September 19, 1977
     Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox married Mary Louise Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew.1 Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on May 21, 1913 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on September 19, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 64.1

Family

Mary Louise Poff b. June 28, 1907, d. October 10, 1988
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew.1 
Children
  • Doris Ann Cox4,5,6
  • Nancy Lea Cox5,6
  • Linda Gay Cox6
  • Carol Sue Cox6

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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.
  3. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S528] Doris Kies, "Poff Family (William Anderson Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 20, 2004.
  5. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff1,2

M, b. August 3, 1912, d. March 28, 1990
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff3,4,5,6,7 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew3,4,5,6,7,8 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 235-03-5561.9 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff was born on August 3, 1912 at Acme, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,10,2,11 He married Olive Amelia Ferrell on July 3, 1937 at Ravenwood, Mason Co., West Virginia.12 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Olive Amelia Ferrell were divorced in 1943 at Dade Co., Florida.13 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Onnolee Mae Perkins on August 10, 1946 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Onnolee was divorced at the time of this marriage.10 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Onnolee Mae Perkins were divorced before July 23, 1959.1 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Ferne Elizabeth Smith on July 23, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ferne was divorced at the time of this marriage.1 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Ferne Elizabeth Smith were divorced before 1970.14 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff died on March 28, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.15,9,11 He Jess W. Poff, 78, of Charleston, died March 28, 1990, in St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a former employee of Libbey-Owens-Ford glass plant. Surviving: niece, Norma Lee Alexander of Charleston. There will be no service or visitation. J.E. Johnson Funeral Home, Kanawha City, is in charge of arrangements. on March 29, 1990.15

Census Records

1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 323, District 18, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 183, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1940Gas station attendant16

Family 1

Olive Amelia Ferrell b. July 24, 1912, d. February 2, 2001
Marriage*Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Olive Amelia Ferrell on July 3, 1937 at Ravenwood, Mason Co., West Virginia.12 
Divorce* Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Olive Amelia Ferrell were divorced in 1943 at Dade Co., Florida.13 

Family 2

Onnolee Mae Perkins b. May 1, 1920, d. December 11, 1998
Marriage*Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Onnolee Mae Perkins on August 10, 1946 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Onnolee was divorced at the time of this marriage.10 
Divorce* Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Onnolee Mae Perkins were divorced before July 23, 1959.1 

Family 3

Ferne Elizabeth Smith b. August 25, 1920, d. December 15, 1992
Marriage*Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Ferne Elizabeth Smith on July 23, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ferne was divorced at the time of this marriage.1 
Divorce* Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Ferne Elizabeth Smith were divorced before 1970.14 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-McLaughlin marriage record.
  2. [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.
  3. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From George H. Poff obituary in the Jun 2, 1948 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Perkins marriage record.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Ferrell marriage certificate.
  13. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Jess W. Poff, obituary in the Mar 29, 1990 edition.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Turpan1,2

F, b. May, 1853, d. October 13, 1940
     Eliza Turpan was buried at Meadows Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 She was born in May, 1853 at Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,2 She married Lewis L. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on May 24, 1876 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 As of May 24, 1876,her married name was Poff.1 As of October 28, 1922,her married name was Akers.4 Eliza Turpan married John E. Akers on October 28, 1922 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 Eliza Turpan died on October 13, 1940 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 87.2

Census Records

1880Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 250, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Lewis L. Poff b. January, 1845
Marriage*Eliza Turpan married Lewis L. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on May 24, 1876 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 

Family 2

John E. Akers
Marriage*Eliza Turpan married John E. Akers on October 28, 1922 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Turpan marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eliza Akers death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Adeline Sowers

F, b. June 6, 1858, d. March 15, 1922
     Nancy Adeline Sowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 6, 1858 at Virginia.1 She married John Henry Epperly, son of Jobe/John Epperly and Martha A. Basham, on September 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of September 3, 1876,her married name was Epperly. Nancy Adeline Sowers died on March 15, 1922 at age 63.1

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John Henry Epperly b. January 14, 1858, d. December 17, 1922
Marriage*Nancy Adeline Sowers married John Henry Epperly, son of Jobe/John Epperly and Martha A. Basham, on September 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

John Gray Sowder1,2,3,4

M, b. August 23, 1913, d. September 12, 1943
FatherJohn Willie/Will Sowder5,6,7,3 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
MotherClara Elizabeth Gray5,6,7,3 b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
     John Gray Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia; Marker is a cenotaph. He was lost at sea.2 He From The Roanoke Valley War Memorial page: John G. Sowder From Salem. Attended high school and worked on the family farm at the foot of Mount Regis Hill before the war. Served in the Navy. Killed when his destroyer, the USS Rowan, was sunk off the coast of Italy. He was in the machine room at the time. Survived by his wife, Gertrude; parents John and Clara Sowder; brothers, Warren and Lynwood. Body never recovered. Sowder's brothers also served in the military. Says Sowder's widow: "His mother had a radio in the kitchen and never turned it off." -- Submitted by his widow, Gertrude J. Barnett of Roanoke. He was born on August 23, 1913 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 He married Gertrude Jane Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on August 19, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 John Gray Sowder died on September 12, 1943 at off the coast of Italy at age 30.5,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 273, District 116-19, Portsmouth, Virginia8

Occupation

1940U.S. Navy water tender8

Family

Gertrude Jane Martin b. November 11, 1919, d. April 30, 2017
Marriage*John Gray Sowder married Gertrude Jane Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on August 19, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Jane Martin Sowder Barnett Good obituary in the May 5, 2017 edition.
  5. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  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.

James Lynwood Sowder Sr.1,2,3

M, b. October 6, 1915, d. July 17, 2009
FatherJohn Willie/Will Sowder4,5,6,3 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
MotherClara Elizabeth Gray4,5,6,3 b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
     James Lynwood Sowder Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Virginia Unknown.1,2 James Lynwood Sowder Sr. was born on October 6, 1915 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 He married Thelma Elizabeth Bryant on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 James Lynwood Sowder Sr. died on July 17, 2009 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,7,8 He James Lynwood Sowder, Sr., U.S. Navy Retired, 93, of Meadows of Dan, Va., passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by first wife, Thelma and son, James, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Virginia B. Sowder; daughter, Sissy and husband, Brad Steckel; granddaughter, Casey Sowder; stepdaughters, Annette and Orville Holt, Juanita and Joey Fain, and Susan and Steve Arnden; stepsons, Jimmy and Rita Branscome, Leonard and Debra Branscome, Danny and Lisa Branscome, and Ray Branscome. Graveside services will be on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 12 noon at the Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke, with Military Honors by the D.A.V. Roanoke, with the U.S. Navy Chaplain officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Activity Department at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows, 16600 Danville Pike, Laurel Fork, VA 24352. Online Condolences may be left at www.maberryfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on July 18, 2009.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Radio repairman6

Family 1

Virginia Unknown
Marriage*James Lynwood Sowder Sr. married Virginia Unknown.1,2 

Family 2

Thelma Elizabeth Bryant b. July 26, 1920, d. December 26, 1989
Marriage*James Lynwood Sowder Sr. married Thelma Elizabeth Bryant on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sowder, Jr., obituary in the May 7, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sowder, Sr. obituary in the Jul 18, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Warren Hancock Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 22, 1918, d. December 15, 1989
FatherJohn Willie/Will Sowder1,3,4,7 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
MotherClara Elizabeth Gray1,3,4,7 b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6982.8 Warren Hancock Sowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 22, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,6 He married Mary Ursalene Sowers on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Warren Hancock Sowder and Mary Ursalene Sowers were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Warren Hancock Sowder died on December 15, 1989 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.8,2,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck driver1

Family

Mary Ursalene Sowers b. February 8, 1920, d. June 22, 2021
Marriage*Warren Hancock Sowder married Mary Ursalene Sowers on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Warren Hancock Sowder and Mary Ursalene Sowers were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Child
  • John Gray Sowder9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bettie June Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. September 27, 1924, d. October 4, 1997
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,5,3 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,5,3 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Bettie June Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6005.6 She was born on September 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 As of December 17, 1943,her married name was Cassell.4 She married Rupert Murray Cassell on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 Bettie June Aldridge died on October 4, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,6,7 She CASSELL, Bettie Aldridge, 73, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 4, 1997. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late George Milton and Maude Sowder Aldridge. She was a lifetime member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church and past Chaplain of the General James Breckenridge Chapter of the D.A.R. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rupert M. Cassell; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen D. and Beverly Cassell of Greenville, S.C; daughter and son-in-law, Susan C. and David C. Robbins of Richmond, and five grandchildren, Jeffrey S. Thomas, Jennifer S. Thomas, Leigh K. Robbins, Alex D. Robbins and Ann Bradley Robbins. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Roy P. White officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on October 5, 1997.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 268, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Rupert Murray Cassell b. March 11, 1922, d. November 29, 2008
Marriage*Bettie June Aldridge married Rupert Murray Cassell on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Stephen Douglas "Steve" Cassell1,2,4
  • Susan Katherine Cassell1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bettie Aldridge Cassell obituary in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rupert M. Cassell obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rupert Murray Cassell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 11, 1922, d. November 29, 2008
     Rupert Murray Cassell was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 230-10-1382.6 He was born on March 11, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,3,4 He married Bettie June Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 Rupert Murray Cassell died on November 29, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,6,5 He Rupert M. Cassell, 86, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Aldridge Cassell. Mr. Cassell graduated from Virginia Tech in 1943. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he went to work for Roanoke Mills in 1946. He later became general manager and retired from Tultex after 38 years of service. He was a founding member of Hidden Valley Country Club and was active in Junior Achievement. Surviving is his son, Steve Cassell and wife, Beverly, of Greenville, S.C; daughter, Susan Robbins and husband, David, of Richmond; grandchildren, Jeffrey Thomas, of Greensboro, N.C., Jennifer Whipple, of Asheville, N.C., Leigh Robbins, of Richmond, Alex Robbins, of Richmond, and Ann Bradley Almy, of Atlanta; sister, Nancy Huff, of Roanoke; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held 3p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Evergreen Burial Park followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Brandon Oaks Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on November 30, 2008.2

Family

Bettie June Aldridge b. September 27, 1924, d. October 4, 1997
Marriage*He married Bettie June Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Stephen Douglas "Steve" Cassell1,2,4
  • Susan Katherine Cassell1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bettie Aldridge Cassell obituary in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rupert M. Cassell obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lucy Ida Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. December 21, 1905, d. March 17, 1976
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,5,3,4 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,5,3,4 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-2439.6 Lucy Ida Aldridge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 She was born on December 21, 1905 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3,4 As of circa 1926,her married name was Ratliff.7 She married Lorrin Curtis Ratliff circa 1926.4,7 Lucy Ida Aldridge died on March 17, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 48, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Lorrin Curtis Ratliff b. November 18, 1901, d. July 22, 1984
Marriage*Lucy Ida Aldridge married Lorrin Curtis Ratliff circa 1926.4,7 
Child
  • Curtis Lee Ratliff7,8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Anthony Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 9, 1903, d. April 29, 1976
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,6,4 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,6,4 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 223-10-5854.7 Leonard Anthony Aldridge was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on October 9, 1903 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4,5 He married Margaret Hull Craig circa 1924.2,8,5 Leonard Anthony Aldridge died on April 29, 1976 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 72.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 461, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 18, District 8-25, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Electric factory salesman2
1940Rayon plant relief engineer9

Family

Margaret Hull Craig b. March 4, 1909, d. June 2, 1994
Marriage*Leonard Anthony Aldridge married Margaret Hull Craig circa 1924.2,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3303] Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2542] News Virginian, The, From the Lois Marie Aldridge Ellison obituary in the Apr 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Billy Warren Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. September 20, 1915, d. October 11, 1989
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,2 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,2 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9774.5 Billy Warren Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Julia Elizabeth Bright.3,4 Billy Warren Aldridge was born on September 20, 1915 at Virginia.1,5,3 He died on October 11, 1989 at age 74.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 8, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Salesman6

Family

Julia Elizabeth Bright b. September 23, 1918, d. August 25, 2002
Marriage*Billy Warren Aldridge married Julia Elizabeth Bright.3,4 
Children
  • Infant Aldridge3 b. March 30, 1948, d. March 30, 1948
  • Julia Kay Aldridge4
  • Donald Milton Aldridge4,7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth B. Aldridge obituary in the Aug 26, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Russell Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. September 19, 1918, d. November 19, 1973
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,2 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,2 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     John Russell Aldridge was buried at El Cajon Cemetery, 2080 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, San Diego Co., California.4 His Social Security Number was 225-10-7206.5 He married Helen Wiktorowicz.4 John Russell Aldridge was born on September 19, 1918 at Virginia.1,3,5,6,4 He died on November 19, 1973 at San Diego Co., California, at age 55.6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

Helen Wiktorowicz b. March 17, 1915, d. July 28, 2006
Marriage*John Russell Aldridge married Helen Wiktorowicz.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4426] Oregon State Library, U.S., Military Registers, 1862-1985.
  4. [S4427] El Cajon Cemetery, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. February 15, 1912, d. March 12, 1994
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge2,3,5,6 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder2,3,5,6 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1205.8 She was born on February 15, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,4,5,6,7 As of October 11, 1932,her married name was Poole.4 She married Ashford Vernon Poole on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,10,7 Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge died on March 12, 1994 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 82.1,8,9,7 She POOLE, Maude Aldridge, 82, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 12, 1994, in Winterhaven, Fla. She was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church , a charter member of Rokeva Women's Club, and a volunteer at Lewis-Gale Hospital for 22 years. Surviving are a husband of 62 years, A. Vernon Poole, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Poole and William H. Cunningham, Hampton, Va., Jane Poole and Jeno L. Inancsi of Smith Mountain Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Anne Poole of Kerikeri, New Zealand; sister, Bettie A. Cassell; sister-in-law, Elizabeth B. Aldridge both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Charles H. Cunningham, Falls Church, William A. Cunningham, Hampton, David E. Inancsi, Bluff City, Tenn., Malia, Justin, and Kira Poole, New Zealand; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. D. Michael Meloy officiating. Burial will be Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. The family suggests that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. on March 15, 1994.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Ashford Vernon Poole b. November 7, 1911, d. May 2, 1996
Marriage*Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge married Ashford Vernon Poole on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,10,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Aldridge Poole obituary in the Mar 15, 1994 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Vernon Poole obituary in the May 3, 1996 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S2425] Daily Press, From the Joyce Poole Cunningham obituary in the Jul 2, 2009 edition.

George Augustus Aldridge1

M, b. June 21, 1908, d. February 6, 1938
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge2,3 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder2,3 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     George Augustus Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,1 He married Barbara Bullard.4 George Augustus Aldridge was born on June 21, 1908 at Virginia.2,4,1 He died on February 6, 1938 at age 29.4,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Barbara Bullard
Marriage*George Augustus Aldridge married Barbara Bullard.4 

Citations

  1. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  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. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/

Lorrin Curtis Ratliff1,2,3

M, b. November 18, 1901, d. July 22, 1984
     Lorrin Curtis Ratliff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 223-01-1400.4 He was born on November 18, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Lucy Ida Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, circa 1926.2,5 Lorrin Curtis Ratliff died on July 22, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic5

Family

Lucy Ida Aldridge b. December 21, 1905, d. March 17, 1976
Marriage*Lorrin Curtis Ratliff married Lucy Ida Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, circa 1926.2,5 
Child
  • Curtis Lee Ratliff5,6

Citations

  1. [S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ashford Vernon Poole1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 7, 1911, d. May 2, 1996
     Ashford Vernon Poole was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3703.8 He was born on November 7, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,8,3,4,5 He married Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 Ashford Vernon Poole died on May 2, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.8,7,3,6 He POOLE, A. Vernon, 84, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 2, 1996, in a Salem hospital. He was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church and was retired President of Roanoke Printing Company. He was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #190, the Royal Arch Murray Chapter 22, the Scottish Rite, Kazim Temple, and the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Aldridge Poole. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Poole and William H. Cunningham, Hampton, Jane Poole and Jeno L. Inancsi, Smith Mountain Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Anne Poole, Kerikeri, New Zealand; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rupert Cassell, Elizabeth B. Aldridge, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Charles H. Cunningham, Virginia Beach, William A. Cunningham, Hampton, David E. Inancsi, Bluff City, Tenn., Malia, Justin, and Kira Poole, New Zealand; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. D. Michael Meloy. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. on May 3, 1996.7

Family

Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge b. February 15, 1912, d. March 12, 1994
Marriage*He married Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Aldridge Poole obituary in the Mar 15, 1994 edition.
  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. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Vernon Poole obituary in the May 3, 1996 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S2425] Daily Press, From the Joyce Poole Cunningham obituary in the Jul 2, 2009 edition.

Lamar Bayard Lester1

M, b. August 7, 1887, d. July 27, 1971
FatherGordon Lester2,3,4 b. November 1, 1850, d. May 1, 1935
MotherMary Charity Gray2,3,4 b. August 7, 1858, d. June 16, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 226-40-1965.5 Lamar Bayard Lester was buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, Chatham Co., Georgia.6 He was born on August 7, 1887 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,7 He married Eliza Jane "Babe" Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 14, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Lamar Bayard Lester died on July 27, 1971 at Chatham Co., Georgia, at age 83.9,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 163, District 96, Blacksburg, Virginia3
1920Dwelling 39, District 108, Blacksburg, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 225, District 9, Blacksburg, VirginiaLamar and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Gordon2
1940Dwelling 222, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer3
1920Dairy farm laborer10
1930Farmer2
1940Farmer11

Family

Eliza Jane "Babe" Sowder b. November 3, 1891, d. September 19, 1983
Marriage*Lamar Bayard Lester married Eliza Jane "Babe" Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 14, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1494] Trauernicht (Tennessee) Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3168629&id=I620885862
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Gordon Lester obituary in the May 12, 1935 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6503] Cemeteries Department. Burial and Lot Owner Cards from Bonaventure and Laurel Grove Cemeteries, Savannah, Georgia, Cemetery Burial Lot Cards, 1807-1995.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  9. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1121] Lester/St. John/Brown(e)/Henry Genealogy Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rflester&id=I1413
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Carl Augustus Beckner Sr.1

M, b. March 18, 1912, d. November 9, 1994
FatherCarl Donald Beckner1,2 b. September 22, 1888, d. October 7, 1922
MotherMary "Mamie" Sowder1,2,3 b. October 30, 1885, d. August 3, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 579-10-2887.4 Carl Augustus Beckner Sr. was buried at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland.1 He was born on March 18, 1912 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Francis Marie Flood on March 24, 1933 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.1 Carl Augustus Beckner Sr. died on November 9, 1994 at Clayton Co., Georgia, at age 82.1,4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 175, District 129, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 3, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 533, District 17-75, Berwyn-Daniels Park-College Park, Prince George's Co., Maryland6

Occupation

1930Chauffeur3
1940Salesman6

Family

Francis Marie Flood b. September 8, 1910, d. August, 1984
Marriage*Carl Augustus Beckner Sr. married Francis Marie Flood on March 24, 1933 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S1625] Jr. (son) Carl A. Beckner, "Francis Flood," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 17, 2008.

Francis Marie Flood1

F, b. September 8, 1910, d. August, 1984
     Francis Marie Flood was buried at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland.2 Her Social Security Number was 220-32-5599.3 She was born on September 8, 1910 at Washington, D.C..1,3,2,4 She married Carl Augustus Beckner Sr., son of Carl Donald Beckner and Mary "Mamie" Sowder, on March 24, 1933 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.2 As of March 24, 1933,her married name was Beckner. Francis Marie Flood died in August, 1984 at Maryland at age 73.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 533, District 17-75, Berwyn-Daniels Park-College Park, Prince George's Co., Maryland4

Occupation

1940Clerk4

Family

Carl Augustus Beckner Sr. b. March 18, 1912, d. November 9, 1994
Marriage*Francis Marie Flood married Carl Augustus Beckner Sr., son of Carl Donald Beckner and Mary "Mamie" Sowder, on March 24, 1933 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1625] Jr. (son) Carl A. Beckner, "Francis Flood," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 17, 2008.
  2. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Carol Marie Beckner1,2

F, b. January 5, 1937, d. December 9, 1988
FatherCarl Augustus Beckner Sr.1,3,2 b. March 18, 1912, d. November 9, 1994
MotherFrancis Marie Flood1,3,2 b. September 8, 1910, d. August, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 218-34-5715.4 Carol Marie Beckner married Joseph James Logan Sr.1 Her married name was Logan. Carol Marie Beckner was born on January 5, 1937 at Washington, D.C..4,2 She died on December 9, 1988 at Maryland at age 51.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 533, District 17-75, Berwyn-Daniels Park-College Park, Prince George's Co., Maryland3

Family

Joseph James Logan Sr.
Marriage*Carol Marie Beckner married Joseph James Logan Sr.1 
Children
  • Debra Marie Logan1
  • Joseph James Logan Jr.1
  • Carla Joyce Logan1
  • Daniel Patrick Logan1
  • Donald Everette Logan1

Citations

  1. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.