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Roy Lee Young^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 18, 1920, d. February 5, 1976

Roy Lee Young was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 228-10-7929.⁵ He married Cecil Gertrude Nichols, daughter of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt.^1,3,4 Roy Lee Young was born on March 18, 1920 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He died on February 5, 1976 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.⁴ He Roy Lee Young, age 55, of Callaway, died at his home Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 1976. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Nichols Young, Callaway; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Collins, Blue Ridge, Mrs. Nancy Martin, Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Janice Nichols, Bristol, Mrs. Peggy Aldridge, Copper Hill, Mrs. Lois Hall, Callaway; two sons, Richard Lee Young, Galax, Roy Glen Young, Callaway; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Elliott, Danville, Mrs. Jewell Hodnett, Martinsville; seven brothers, Muncie Young, Claude Young, Dudley Young, Harry Young, Robert Young, all of Martinsville, Melvin Young and Grady Young, both of Ferrum; 20 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Interment in the Church Cemetery. on February 12, 1976.⁴

Family

Cecil Gertrude Nichols

Marriage*

He married Cecil Gertrude Nichols, daughter of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt.^1,3,4

Children

Richard Lee Young+^6,2,3,4 b. July 27, 1939, d. July 8, 1997
Helen Louise Young^3,4,7
Roy Glenn Young^8,2,1,3,4

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Young obituary in the Jul 10, 1997 edition.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Roy Lee Young obituary in the Feb 12, 1976 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Marvin Carson Cannaday^1,2,3

M, b. January 25, 1898, d. April 22, 1983

Father

Andrew Luther Cannaday^3,4,5 b. May 7, 1874, d. June 5, 1956

Mother

Nora Dell Aldridge^3,4,5 b. September 13, 1876, d. February 17, 1924

His Social Security Number was 106-32-8298.⁶ Marvin Carson Cannaday married Chloe Webb.³ Marvin Carson Cannaday was born on January 25, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Ada Ethel Simpson, daughter of William Allen "Bill" Simpson and Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King, on April 1, 1914 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ Marvin Carson Cannaday and Ada Ethel Simpson were divorced on April 18, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Marvin Carson Cannaday died on April 22, 1983 at Nyack, Rockland Co., New York, at age 85.³ He GARNERVILLE, N.Y. - Graveside services for Marvin Carson Cannaday, who died Friday, April 22, 1983, in Nyack Hospital in Nyack, N.Y., were held Thursday, April 28, in Omega Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Coleman officiated. Born January 25, 1898, in Floyd County, Mr. Cannaday was retired from Letchworth Village Development Center where he was director of Outstanding Dairy Herds. Mr. Cannaday was a son of the late Andrew Luther and Nora Dell Aldridge Cannaday. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Civil Service Employees Association. He moved to Rockland County, N.Y., in 1929, and from there to Garnerville, N.Y., in 1959. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Chloe Webb Cannaday of Garnerville, N.Y., a native of Tift County; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Reeves of East Northport, N.Y., and Mrs. Mary Jane Rumpf of Pompton Lakes, N.J; one brother, Stanford Cannaday of Roanoke; three brothers-in-law, Paul Webb, J.C. Webb, and Sanford Webb, all of Tifton; a sister-in-law, Alice Webb of Garnerville, N.Y; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his stepmother, Mrs. Ethel Cannaday of Martinsville. Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements. on May 19, 1983.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 84, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 53, District 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 55, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 150, District 44-64, Letchworth, Rockland Co., New York

⁹

Occupation

1920

Farmer⁸

1940

Dairyman⁹

Family 1

Ada Ethel Simpson b. January 16, 1899, d. November 26, 1971

Marriage*

Marvin Carson Cannaday married Ada Ethel Simpson, daughter of William Allen "Bill" Simpson and Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King, on April 1, 1914 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷

Divorce*

Marvin Carson Cannaday and Ada Ethel Simpson were divorced on April 18, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷

Children

James Allen Cannaday⁸ b. December 10, 1914, d. July 26, 1931
Lewis G. Cannaday¹⁰ b. March 18, 1920, d. November 10, 1921

Family 2

Chloe Webb b. December 24, 1904, d. April 15, 1989

Marriage*

Marvin Carson Cannaday married Chloe Webb.³

Children

Marvin Carson Cannaday Jr.⁹ b. October 23, 1930, d. May, 1975
Patricia Cannaday^9,3
Mary Jane Cannaday^9,3

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Marvin Carson Cannaday obituary in the May 19, 1983 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

William Allen "Bill" Simpson^1,2,3

M, b. November 22, 1836, d. March 12, 1928

Father

James William Simpson^1,2,3 b. 1800, d. March 24, 1879

Mother

Elizabeth Walters^1,2,3 b. circa 1805, d. March 1, 1887

William Allen "Bill" Simpson was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 22, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King, daughter of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on January 1, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 William Allen "Bill" Simpson died on March 12, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,2,4 He Mr. W. A. Simpson, near Check, a prominent citizen of the county, passed away Monday night at his home after a short illness from old age and other complications.
Mr. Simpson was 91 years of age and leaves a widow who was Miss King before marriage, one daughter, Mrs. Barlow, who lived in the Simpson home.
He was not a member of any church, but a strong believer in the Primitive Baptist faith.
He was buried yesterday near his home in the presence od a large number of his friends and relatives, after the funeral was preached by Eld. J. M. Dickerson. on March 15, 1928.⁴

Family

Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King b. September 14, 1864, d. April 12, 1940

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King, daughter of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on January 1, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1

Child

Ada Ethel Simpson+^1,4,5 b. January 16, 1899, d. November 26, 1971

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the W. A. Simpson obituary in the Mar 15, 1928 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King^1,2

F, b. September 14, 1864, d. April 12, 1940

Father

Joseph D. King^1,2 b. August 9, 1832, d. July 13, 1913

Mother

Sarah Ann Clingenpeel^1,2 b. June 27, 1837, d. January 20, 1920

Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on September 14, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married William Allen "Bill" Simpson, son of James William Simpson and Elizabeth Walters, on January 1, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of January 1, 1885,her married name was Simpson. Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King died on April 12, 1940 at age 75.^1,3

Family

William Allen "Bill" Simpson b. November 22, 1836, d. March 12, 1928

Marriage*

She married William Allen "Bill" Simpson, son of James William Simpson and Elizabeth Walters, on January 1, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Child

Ada Ethel Simpson+^1,4,5 b. January 16, 1899, d. November 26, 1971

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the W. A. Simpson obituary in the Mar 15, 1928 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lewis A. Radford^1,2

M, b. January 30, 1817, d. May 19, 1894

Father

Robert Radford² b. 1792, d. December 30, 1861

Mother

Elenor Underwood² b. May 2, 1792, d. January 17, 1879

Lewis A. Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 30, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Anderson on June 24, 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Lewis A. Radford died on May 19, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Elizabeth Anderson b. February 17, 1832, d. September 11, 1925

Marriage*

Lewis A. Radford married Elizabeth Anderson on June 24, 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³

Children

Gabriel George Washington Radford+² b. January 25, 1857, d. October 31, 1924
Octavia J. Radford+ b. March 30, 1861, d. December 30, 1950
Robert William Anderson Radford+⁵ b. March 20, 1864, d. March 18, 1946

Citations

[S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Octavia J. Radford

F, b. March 30, 1861, d. December 30, 1950

Father

Lewis A. Radford b. January 30, 1817, d. May 19, 1894

Mother

Elizabeth Anderson b. February 17, 1832, d. September 11, 1925

Octavia J. Radford was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 30, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Wilson Hill, son of James Robert "Bob" Hill and Delilah/Delila A. Moran, on September 12, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of September 12, 1893,her married name was Hill. Octavia J. Radford died on December 30, 1950 at age 89.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

James Wilson Hill b. November 15, 1859, d. February 15, 1940

Marriage*

Octavia J. Radford married James Wilson Hill, son of James Robert "Bob" Hill and Delilah/Delila A. Moran, on September 12, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Child

Ethel Ruth Hill+^5,6 b. October 24, 1894, d. December 6, 1991

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S621] Bill Moran, Moran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2,3

F, b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Ida Elizabeth Smith was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 13, 1883 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 13, 1884.^4,2 She married Robert Lee Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on July 5, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of July 5, 1904,her married name was Light.³ Ida Elizabeth Smith died on May 21, 1937 at Henlawson, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^4,2

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

⁶

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

⁷

Family

Robert Lee Light b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Marriage*

Ida Elizabeth Smith married Robert Lee Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on July 5, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3

Children

Alma Frances Light+^6,8,9 b. April 14, 1905, d. February 13, 1975
Lucille E. Light+^7,10 b. April 9, 1907, d. November 23, 1998
Robley Lee "Robert" Light^6,11 b. May 20, 1909, d. July 29, 1983
Gladys Elizabeth Light+^6,12,8 b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978
Lawrence Hamilton Light⁷ b. May 30, 1914, d. June 29, 1970
William Joseph Light+^7,5 b. February 18, 1916, d. November 3, 1953
Augusta Bertha Light^7,13 b. November 4, 1917, d. February 15, 2001
Ruth N. Light⁷
Edward Lyle Light+^7,14,13 b. April 1, 1922, d. December, 1989
Juanita Light+^7,1 b. May 16, 1924, d. July 29, 1969

Citations

[S816] Stacie Lewis, "Light Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 19, 2003.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Elizabeth Light death certificate.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Joseph Light death certificate.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parsons-Light marriage certificate.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Blavins marriage certificate.

Dreama Lee Scott^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 19, 1926, d. July 28, 2006

Father

Roy Tatum Scott^{5,1,6,7,8,3,4} b. July 3, 1894, d. January 8, 1969

Mother

Eva May Britts^5,1,6,7,3,4 b. August 1, 1903, d. December 14, 1958

Dreama Lee Scott was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4561.⁴ She and Robert Francis Baker Sr. were divorced.⁹ Dreama Lee Scott was born on November 19, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,10 She married Robert Francis Baker Sr. on January 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of January 1, 1949,her married name was Baker.³ Dreama Lee Scott died on July 28, 2006 at Virginia at age 79.^1,2,4,11 She Dreama Lee Scott Baker, 79, of Roanoke, passed away July 28, 2006. She was born November 19, 1926 in New Castle, Virginia to Roy Tatum Scott and Eva May Britts, both of whom predeceased her. Also predeceasing her was her beloved son, John Patrick Baker. Surviving are her four children, Dianne B. Hamilton, Robert F. Baker, Jr., Cynthia B. DeHart and husband Carl, and Elizabeth B. Wingfield, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Baker was a registered nurse, retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The family wishes to thank Peggy Roscoe of Good Samaritan and special nurses, Janet and Joanne of Roanoke Memorial's 11th Floor. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on July 29, 2006.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 372, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1950

Dwelling 126, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1950

Nurse⁷

Family

Robert Francis Baker Sr. b. July 16, 1926, d. February 11, 2001

Divorce*

Dreama Lee Scott and Robert Francis Baker Sr. were divorced.⁹

Marriage*

Dreama Lee Scott married Robert Francis Baker Sr. on January 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Children

Dreama Dianne Baker+^{1,7,9,12,13,14} b. March 12, 1950, d. June 26, 2010
Robert Francis Baker Jr.^1,9,12,13,14 b. May 5, 1951, d. March 25, 2025
Cynthia Anne "Anna" Baker^1,9,12,13,14
John Patrick Baker+^{1,9,15,12,3,13,14} b. October 14, 1954, d. May 25, 1986
Eva Elizabeth Baker^{1,9,12,13,3,14}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Tatum Scott obituary in the Jan 9, 1969 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Francis Baker obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
[S6985] D.C. National Archives at Washington, U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Patrick Baker obituary in the May 27, 1986 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Dianne Hamilton obituary in the Jun 28, 2010 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Baker, Jr. obituary in the Apr 6, 2025 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Roy Ray Scott^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 18, 1930, d. October 10, 1972

Father

Roy Tatum Scott^1,8,9,4,5 b. July 3, 1894, d. January 8, 1969

Mother

Eva May Britts^1,8,4,5 b. August 1, 1903, d. December 14, 1958

His Social Security Number was 229-36-5690.¹⁰ Roy Ray Scott was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,7 He The funeral for Roy Ray Scott, 41, of Rt. 4, Salem, will be Friday, with burial in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Surviving are his wife, Essa Maxine Johnson Scott; five sons, Ronald E. Scott, Mark S. Scott, Paul A. Scott, James R. Scott, David L. Scott, at home; a daughter, Karen Mae Scott, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Sweeney, Moneta, Mrs. Dreama Baker, Roanoke.⁷ He was born on November 18, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,10 He married Essa Maxine Johnson on August 21, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6,7 Roy Ray Scott died on October 10, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^2,5

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 372, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1950

Dwelling 126, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1950

Furniture factory worker⁸

Family

Essa Maxine Johnson b. August 19, 1938, d. January 8, 2018

Marriage*

Roy Ray Scott married Essa Maxine Johnson on August 21, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6,7

Children

David L. Scott^6,7
Ronald Edward Scott^6,7
Mark Stephen Scott^6,7
Karen Mae Scott^6,7
Paul Andrew Scott^6,7
James Ray Scott^6,7

Citations

[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Essa Maxine Johnson Scott obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Ray Scott obituary in the Oct 12, 1972 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Tatum Scott obituary in the Jan 9, 1969 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Willard Sweeney^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 21, 1924, d. May 22, 1993

His Social Security Number was 229-18-0579.⁷ James Willard Sweeney was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,5 He was born on July 21, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,6,5,9 He married Dorothy Mae Scott, daughter of Roy Tatum Scott and Eva May Britts, on December 12, 1942 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^10,1,11,4 James Willard Sweeney died on May 22, 1993 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.^7,2,5,8,9 He SWEENEY, James Willard, 68, of Vinton, died Saturday, May 22, 1993. Mr. Sweeney was a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Army, a member of Vinton Moose Lodge #1121, and a member of the Blue Grass Band, Omega 4. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Sweeney; one daughter, Eva L. Beasley, Vinton; two sons, James Michael Sweeney, Nashville, Tenn., and Thomas Gene Sweeney, Ratcliff, Ky; three sisters, Ruth Harmon, Salem, Evelyn Davis, Vinton, and Norma Jean Price, Blacksburg; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 24, 1993.²

Family

Dorothy Mae Scott b. December 21, 1924, d. January 24, 1994

Marriage*

He married Dorothy Mae Scott, daughter of Roy Tatum Scott and Eva May Britts, on December 12, 1942 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^10,1,11,4

Children

Eva Lynn Sweeney^1,2,4
James Michael Sweeney^10,1,2,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Scott Sweeney obituary in the Jan 26, 1994 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Willard Sweeney obituary in the May 24, 1993 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S164] Michelle Dawn Beasley, "Roy Tatum Scott Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, 2003.
[S744] Dianne Hamilton, "Britts Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep, 2002.

Robert Francis Baker Sr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 16, 1926, d. February 11, 2001

Robert Francis Baker Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He and Dreama Lee Scott were divorced.³ Robert Francis Baker Sr. was born on July 16, 1926 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Dreama Lee Scott, daughter of Roy Tatum Scott and Eva May Britts, on January 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Robert Francis Baker Sr. died on February 11, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,3 He BAKER, Robert Francis, 74, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 11, 2001 in a Salem Hospital. The son of John and Alice Baker, he was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 16, 1926. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his son, John Patrick Baker; two sisters; two brothers. He is survived by his former wife, Dreama Baker; a son, Robert F. Baker, Jr; three daughters and son-in-law, Dianne B. Hamilton, Anna B. and Carl DeHart, Elizabeth B. Wingfield, all of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held with Military Honors at the Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 13, 2001.³

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 126, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1950

Wholesale grocery salesman⁷

Family

Dreama Lee Scott b. November 19, 1926, d. July 28, 2006

Divorce*

Robert Francis Baker Sr. and Dreama Lee Scott were divorced.³

Marriage*

Robert Francis Baker Sr. married Dreama Lee Scott, daughter of Roy Tatum Scott and Eva May Britts, on January 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Children

Dreama Dianne Baker+^{8,7,3,9,10,11} b. March 12, 1950, d. June 26, 2010
Robert Francis Baker Jr.^8,3,9,10,11 b. May 5, 1951, d. March 25, 2025
Cynthia Anne "Anna" Baker^8,3,9,10,11
John Patrick Baker+^{8,3,12,9,2,10,11} b. October 14, 1954, d. May 25, 1986
Eva Elizabeth Baker^{8,3,9,10,2,11}

Citations

[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Francis Baker obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
[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.
[S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
[S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Patrick Baker obituary in the May 27, 1986 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Dianne Hamilton obituary in the Jun 28, 2010 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Baker, Jr. obituary in the Apr 6, 2025 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dreama Dianne Baker^1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1950, d. June 26, 2010

Father

Robert Francis Baker Sr.^4,5,6,7,2,8 b. July 16, 1926, d. February 11, 2001

Mother

Dreama Lee Scott^4,5,6,7,2,8 b. November 19, 1926, d. July 28, 2006

Dreama Dianne Baker was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-0974.¹⁰ She married Unknown Epperly.¹¹ Her married name was Epperly. Dreama Dianne Baker was born on March 12, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,2,10 As of January 11, 1974,her married name was Hamilton.³ She married Thomas Jackson Hamilton on January 11, 1974 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Dreama Dianne Baker and Thomas Jackson Hamilton were divorced on June 20, 1986 at El Paso Co., Texas.¹² Dreama Dianne Baker died on June 26, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^9,2,13,10 She Dreama Dianne Hamilton, 60, went home to be with lord on Saturday, June 26, 2010 after a fight with pancreatic cancer. Dianne was born on March 12, 1950 in Roanoke, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Francis and Dreama Lee Baker, and her brother, John Baker. Dianne is survived by sons, Christopher Epperly and wife, Laura, of Punta Gorda, Fla., Matthew Hamilton and wife, Sue, of Huntsville, Ala; daughter, Betsy Hamilton, of Vinton; sisters, Anna Dehart and husband, Carl and Elizabeth Wingfield; and brother, Robert Baker, all of Roanoke. Dianne also had six loving grandchildren; several nephews and a niece and many, many friends. Dianne was a kind, generous person who was known for her love of family. She was happiest when she was taking care of her family and friends. She was much cherished by her family and will be sorely missed. Dianne was a dedicated and loyal employee of Woods Rodgers. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 28, 2010.²

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 126, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

Family 1

Unknown Epperly

Marriage*

Dreama Dianne Baker married Unknown Epperly.¹¹

Child

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Epperly^14,2

Family 2

Thomas Jackson Hamilton b. January 14, 1949, d. February 19, 2020

Marriage*

Dreama Dianne Baker married Thomas Jackson Hamilton on January 11, 1974 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³

Divorce*

Dreama Dianne Baker and Thomas Jackson Hamilton were divorced on June 20, 1986 at El Paso Co., Texas.¹²

Children

Matthew David "Matt" Hamilton^14,2
Anna Elizabeth "Betsy" Hamilton^14,2

Citations

[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Dianne Hamilton obituary in the Jun 28, 2010 edition.
[S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Francis Baker obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Patrick Baker obituary in the May 27, 1986 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Baker, Jr. obituary in the Apr 6, 2025 edition.
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S744] Dianne Hamilton, "Britts Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep, 2002.
[S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blair-Hamilton wedding announcement in the May 5, 1996 edition.

Robert Francis Baker Jr.^1,2

M, b. May 5, 1951, d. March 25, 2025

Father

Robert Francis Baker Sr.^3,1,4,5,6 b. July 16, 1926, d. February 11, 2001

Mother

Dreama Lee Scott^3,1,4,5,6 b. November 19, 1926, d. July 28, 2006

Robert Francis Baker Jr. was born on May 5, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 He died on March 25, 2025 at Virginia at age 73.⁶ He Robert F. Baker, May 5, 1951 - Mar 25, 2025. Robert F. Baker, Jr. (Bobby) was born on May 5th, 1951. He passed away on March 25th, 2025. Bob was preceeded in death by his parents Robert F. and Dreama S. Baker along with his brother John P. Baker and his sister Dianne B. Hamilton. He is survived by sisters Anna DeHart and Elizabeth Wingfield along with numerous nieces and nephews. Bob loved the outdoors - hunting and gardening were his passions. He was an avid reader, especially Civil War history. Bob always looked forward to wintering in Florida and fishing with his grand-nephews. Bob was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. on April 6, 2025.⁶

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Francis Baker obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Patrick Baker obituary in the May 27, 1986 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Dianne Hamilton obituary in the Jun 28, 2010 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Baker, Jr. obituary in the Apr 6, 2025 edition.

John Patrick Baker^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

M, b. October 14, 1954, d. May 25, 1986

Father

Robert Francis Baker Sr.^{1,3,4,5,6,10,11} b. July 16, 1926, d. February 11, 2001

Mother

Dreama Lee Scott^{1,3,4,5,6,10,11} b. November 19, 1926, d. July 28, 2006

His Social Security Number was 228-80-8956.¹² John Patrick Baker was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on October 14, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1955, and the SSDI has Oct 15, 1954.^2,6,4,12,7,9 He married Joyce Ann Trail on August 17, 1973 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁸ John Patrick Baker and Joyce Ann Trail were divorced on September 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ John Patrick Baker married Joyce Ann Trail on December 23, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ John Patrick Baker and Joyce Ann Trail were divorced on March 13, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ John Patrick Baker died on May 25, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31.^2,4 He John Patrick Baker, age 31, of Roanoke, died Saturday from the results of an accident. He is survived by one son, John William Baker, of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Dreama Scott Baker, of Roanoke; his father, Robert F. Baker, Sr., of Bluefield; one brother, Robert F. Baker, Jr., of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia DeHart, Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Wingfield, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Diane Hamilton, of El Paso, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 27, 1986.⁵

Family

Joyce Ann Trail

Marriage*

He married Joyce Ann Trail on August 17, 1973 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁸

Divorce*

John Patrick Baker and Joyce Ann Trail were divorced on September 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹

Marriage

John Patrick Baker married Joyce Ann Trail on December 23, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶

Divorce

John Patrick Baker and Joyce Ann Trail were divorced on March 13, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹

Child

John William Baker⁵

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
[S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Francis Baker obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Patrick Baker obituary in the May 27, 1986 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Dianne Hamilton obituary in the Jun 28, 2010 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Baker, Jr. obituary in the Apr 6, 2025 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Thomas Jackson Hamilton^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 14, 1949, d. February 19, 2020

Thomas Jackson Hamilton was buried at Valhalla Memory Gardens, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.² He Thomas Jackson Hamilton, 71, passed away to join the angels on February 19, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, VA, January 14, 1949, son of the late Dewey Chenowith Hamilton and Ruth VanZandt Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Dewey Grammar and his brother, Richard VanZandt Hamilton. Thomas proudly served his Country in the U.S. Army. He also served as a ridge Officer in the America's Boating Club, formerly United States Power Squadron, on the Dist. 17 Bridge and the Huntsville Sails and Power Squadron Bridge. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee (Broomall) Hamilton; a brother, David Hamilton (Gerry); a son, Matthew Hamilton (Sue); daughters, Anna Hamilton, Nicole Cobb, Michelle Steed (Billy Smith); stepson, Chris Epperly (Laura). His seven grandchildren, Austin, Abbey, Millie, Tori, Haley, Ruthie and Eli. His four great grandchildren, Cali, Carli, Stormie and Sage. He is also survived by three nieces, Mary, Margie, Ruth Ann and one nephew, Brian.³ He was born on January 14, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Dreama Dianne Baker, daughter of Robert Francis Baker Sr. and Dreama Lee Scott, on January 11, 1974 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ Thomas Jackson Hamilton and Dreama Dianne Baker were divorced on June 20, 1986 at El Paso Co., Texas.⁵ Thomas Jackson Hamilton died on February 19, 2020 at Alabama at age 71.^2,3

Family

Dreama Dianne Baker b. March 12, 1950, d. June 26, 2010

Marriage*

He married Dreama Dianne Baker, daughter of Robert Francis Baker Sr. and Dreama Lee Scott, on January 11, 1974 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹

Divorce*

Thomas Jackson Hamilton and Dreama Dianne Baker were divorced on June 20, 1986 at El Paso Co., Texas.⁵

Children

Matthew David "Matt" Hamilton^6,3
Anna Elizabeth "Betsy" Hamilton^6,3

Citations

[S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
[S10533] Valhalla Memory Gardens, Madison Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S13833] Valhalla Funeral Home, online www.valhallafuneralhome.com, From the Thomas Jackson Hamilton obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blair-Hamilton wedding announcement in the May 5, 1996 edition.