Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor1,2,3,4

F, b. March 1, 1898, d. April 13, 1985
     Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor was buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-02-4834.6 She was born on March 1, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1897.6,5,3,4 She married Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence, son of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, on July 3, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 As of July 3, 1913,her married name was Lawrence.4 Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor died on April 13, 1985 at Galax, Virginia, at age 87.6,5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia8

Family

Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
Marriage*Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor married Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence, son of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, on July 3, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S3744] Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lemuel H. Lawrence obituary in the Jan 21, 1970 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Lemuel Clifton Lawrence obituary.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Garnet Mildred Lawrence1,2,3,4

F, b. January 8, 1917, d. April 7, 2014
FatherLemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence1,5,6,7,8,2,9,3,4,10 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
MotherAmanda "Vinnie" Taylor1,5,6,7,8,2,9,3,4,10 b. March 1, 1898, d. April 13, 1985
     Garnet Mildred Lawrence was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.11 She was born on January 8, 1917 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,11 As of November 8, 1958,her married name was Campbell.3 She married Robert Wilford Campbell on November 8, 1958 at Galax, Virginia.3 Garnet Mildred Lawrence died on April 7, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.2,12,11 She Mildred Lawrence Campbell, 97, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 7, 2014, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. As she enters heaven's gates, she will be remembered for her love of family, her church, and her many friends. She was born January 8th, 1917 in Cambria, Va. to the late Lemuel and Amanda Lawrence. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Lisa Ann Campbell; brother, Linwood Lawrence; and her two sisters, Anna L. Byrd and Margaret June Winesett. Those surviving to honor her memory include her brother, Cullen Lawrence, Galax, Va. and Clifton Lawrence, Roanoke, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive along with two very special friends, Cheryl Sheets and Mary Day. Mildred graduated from Galax High School and began her working career with Inter-Mountain Telephone Company where she spent seven years before moving to Washington, DC during World War II. In Washington, Mildred enjoyed a unique and special career, serving her country as a telephone operator in the White House, where she worked under four United States Presidents -Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford. Upon retiring from the White House, she moved to Roanoke. Strong in her faith, Mildred was a long-time member of North Roanoke Baptist Church, and was a charter member of Lions Club Crossroads and NARFE#111. She cherished holidays, spending time with neighbors past and present, helping others, and she loved doing dinner with friends and family. While she was a resident of Roanoke for many years, she loved going back home to Galax, Va. where she spent most of her youth. on April 9, 2014.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Telephone operator6

Family

Robert Wilford Campbell b. May 10, 1911, d. November 6, 1989
Marriage*Garnet Mildred Lawrence married Robert Wilford Campbell on November 8, 1958 at Galax, Virginia.3 
Child
  • Lisa Ann Campbell2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lemuel H. Lawrence obituary in the Jan 21, 1970 edition.
  10. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Lemuel Clifton Lawrence obituary.
  11. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Anna Frances "Annie" Lawrence1

F, b. January 2, 1919, d. January 17, 2012
FatherLemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
MotherAmanda "Vinnie" Taylor2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. March 1, 1898, d. April 13, 1985
     Anna Frances "Annie" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,10 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1551.11 She was born on January 2, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 4, 1920.3,11,6,10 As of June 7, 1941,her married name was Byrd.1 She married Howard Leonadas "Leon" Byrd on June 7, 1941 at Surry Co., North Carolina.6,12,1 Anna Frances "Annie" Lawrence died on January 17, 2012 at Virginia at age 93.11,6,10 She Anna L. Byrd, of Roanoke, joined her husband, Howard, in Heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was born January 2, 1920, a daughter of the late Vinnie Taylor Lawrence and Lem Lawrence, and was a graduate of Galax High School. She married Howard L. Byrd and worked at the United States Treasury Department until he returned from World War II. She was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by an infant son, Johnny Chris Byrd; a sister, Margaret June Winesett; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Lawrence. Surviving are her children, Cheryl B. Parris and husband, Steve, of Chesapeake; Susan B. Overstreet and husband, Robert, of Hardy; Debra B. Meador and husband, Greg, of Asheville, N.C; Howard Gregory Byrd and wife, Tina, of Roanoke. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Kimberly B. Dupree (Jeff), Sean Byrd , Brian Parris, Kevin Parris, April Overstreet, Amber Overstreet, Fatima Tarbox (Dereke), Daryl Byrd (Jodi) and Kyle Byrd (Crystal); six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred L. Campbell, Roanoke; three brothers, Clifton Lawrence, Roanoke; Linwood Lawrence (June), Galax, and Cullen D. Lawrence, Galax; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 20, 2012.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill clipper4

Family

Howard Leonadas "Leon" Byrd b. May 2, 1920, d. May 12, 1999
Marriage*Anna Frances "Annie" Lawrence married Howard Leonadas "Leon" Byrd on June 7, 1941 at Surry Co., North Carolina.6,12,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lemuel H. Lawrence obituary in the Jan 21, 1970 edition.
  9. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Lemuel Clifton Lawrence obituary.
  10. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard L. Byrd obituary in the May 14, 1999 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Chris Byrd obituary in the Aug 2, 1950 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 3, 1920, d. June 8, 1968
FatherLeslie Wade Hall Sr.2,3,6,7 b. July 6, 1894, d. August 10, 1967
MotherInez Elizabeth Poff8,2,3,6,7 b. April 18, 1902, d. April 24, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 228-10-9974.9 Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10,11 He married Josephine Belle Haymaker.1,3,10 Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. was born on August 3, 1920 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,3,10,4,5,11 He died on June 8, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.9,3,10,5,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 39, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 2, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Lineman12

Family

Josephine Belle Haymaker b. January 2, 1914, d. January 18, 2004
Marriage*Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. married Josephine Belle Haymaker.1,3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Freddie Alvin Hall obituary in the Apr 21, 1949 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnette Hall Butt obituary in the Oct 21, 2007 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Inez Poff Hall obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the James Leo Hall obituary.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Glenn Hall obituary in the Jun 2, 2011 edition.

Frederick Alvin "Freddie" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 7, 1923, d. June 2, 1945
FatherLeslie Wade Hall Sr.1,2,6,7 b. July 6, 1894, d. August 10, 1967
MotherInez Elizabeth Poff1,2,6,7 b. April 18, 1902, d. April 24, 1978
     Frederick Alvin "Freddie" Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8,6 He was born on June 7, 1923 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,8,5 He died on June 2, 1945 at Germany at age 21.3,8,6 He The funeral for Cpl. Freddie Alvin Hall, 22, of Lafayette, who was killed in Germany June 2, 1945. will be conducted Saturday. Interment will be in Sherwood where services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 19. Pallbearers will be Omer Yates, Ezra Thornhill, Kolmer Turner, Owen Long and Ernest Long, He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hall; a brother, L. W. Hall, Jr., and two sisters, Miss Garnett Hall and Miss Jeanette Hall, all of Lafayette. on April 21, 1949.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 39, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 2, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Freddie Alvin Hall obituary in the Apr 21, 1949 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnette Hall Butt obituary in the Oct 21, 2007 edition.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.

Garnette Aleen Hall1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 5, 1928, d. October 19, 2007
FatherLeslie Wade Hall Sr.1,2,3,6,4 b. July 6, 1894, d. August 10, 1967
MotherInez Elizabeth Poff1,2,3,6,4 b. April 18, 1902, d. April 24, 1978
     Garnette Aleen Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7880.7 She was born on May 5, 1928 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7 As of October 29, 1950,her married name was Butt.3 She married William Lloyd Butt on October 29, 1950 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 Garnette Aleen Hall died on October 19, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.7,8,4 She Garnette Hall Butt, 79, left this life for her Heavenly reward on Friday, October 19, 2007 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. In deference to her wishes, a closed-casket graveside service will be held in her memory at Sherwood Memorial. Mrs. Butt, a life member of the United Methodist Women, is survived by her husband, William Lloyd Butt, Roanoke County; son, William Timothy and wife Rhea Lynne; her grandchildren, Timothy Carter, Sarah Delaney, Nathaniel Griffin and William Emory; sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Fred Apgar; sisters-in-law, Helen, Beatrice, and Shirley Butt; caregivers, Peggy Perrin, Betty Scott, and Carol Hackney; and many nieces and nephews, especially Deborah Garrett and Beth Peters. Preceding her in death were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hall, Sr., brothers, Alvin and L.W., Jr., her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cecil Butt, brothers-in-law, Nelson, Yale, Bernard and Norwood, and sister-in-law, Agnes Butt. on October 21, 2007.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 39, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 2, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

William Lloyd Butt b. January 21, 1928, d. March 1, 2014
Marriage*Garnette Aleen Hall married William Lloyd Butt on October 29, 1950 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 
Child
  • William Timothy Butt4,5,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnette Hall Butt obituary in the Oct 21, 2007 edition.
  5. [S10677] Altmeyer Funeral Homes, online altmeyer.com, From the William Lloyd Butt obituary.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Freddie Alvin Hall obituary in the Apr 21, 1949 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Willie Lee Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 27, 1893, d. February 28, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 225-54-6029.7 Willie Lee Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,6 He was born on June 27, 1893 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4,5 He married Lecta Jane Hall, daughter of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on August 9, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Willie Lee Hall died on February 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 95.1,7,4,6 He IRONTO - Willie Lee Hall, age 95, died Tuesday, February 28 1989. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto; one son, Russell Edward Hall, Roanoke; one brother, Denton Hall, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Lillie East, Christiansburg; one granddaughter, Ms. Patricia Ann Hawley, Christiansburg; two grandsons, William B. Dunn, Ironto; Paul Eugene Dunn, Elliston; two great-granddaughters, Jennifer Ann Hawley, Rhonda Ann Hawley, both of Christiansburg. Interment will be in Reesedale Cemetery. on March 2, 1989.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 102, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 132, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Lecta Jane Hall b. June 10, 1907, d. November 7, 1980
Marriage*Willie Lee Hall married Lecta Jane Hall, daughter of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on August 9, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S387] Ruth G. Hale, Reesedale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Lee Hall obituary in the Mar 2, 1989 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Raye Alls obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1701] Evelyn M. Wells and Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 22, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jul 4, 1944 - Dec 18, 1948.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Hall obituary in the Jun 6, 1990 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Russell Edward Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 10, 1926, d. June 4, 1990
FatherWillie Lee Hall7,8,9,3,4,5 b. June 27, 1893, d. February 28, 1989
MotherLecta Jane Hall7,8,9,3,5 b. June 10, 1907, d. November 7, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 224-36-1185.10 Russell Edward Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on July 10, 1926 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1927.10,3,5,6 He died on June 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.10,2,3 He Russell Edward Hall, age 62, died Monday, June 4, 1990. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto. Burial in Reesedale Cemetery, Ironto. on June 6, 1990.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 102, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Citations

  1. [S387] Ruth G. Hale, Reesedale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Hall obituary in the Jun 6, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Lee Hall obituary in the Mar 2, 1989 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Raye Alls obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Treva Mae Hall1,2,3

F, b. July 20, 1928, d. November 20, 1947
FatherWillie Lee Hall4,5,2,6,3 b. June 27, 1893, d. February 28, 1989
MotherLecta Jane Hall4,5,2,6,3 b. June 10, 1907, d. November 7, 1980
     Treva Mae Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on July 20, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on November 20, 1947 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 19.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 102, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S387] Ruth G. Hale, Reesedale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S1701] Evelyn M. Wells and Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 22, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jul 4, 1944 - Dec 18, 1948.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Raye Alls obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Florence Thelma Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 21, 1910, d. January 8, 1936
     Florence Thelma Smith was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 21, 1910 at Interior, Giles Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Coy Harvey Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 21, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,4,5 As of December 21, 1927,her married name was Gearheart.2 Florence Thelma Smith died on January 8, 1936 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 25; Died from pneumonia.1,2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Coy Harvey Gearheart b. April 15, 1906, d. June 9, 1976
Marriage*Florence Thelma Smith married Coy Harvey Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 21, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S347] Ruth G. Hale, Gearheart Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Gearheart Boardman obituary in the Apr 17, 2002 edition.
  4. [S1697] W. W. Gardner and Evelyn M. Wells, Records of Death - Book 18, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1935 - Jul 31, 1941.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Coy Gearheart obituary in the Aug 21, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Gearheart Albert obituary in the May 16, 2019 edition.
  10. [S1695] Joseph Smith, Records of Death - Book 16, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 22, 1930 - Feb 6, 1938.

Dorothy Louise Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1928, d. April 16, 2002
FatherCoy Harvey Gearheart1,2,4,5,3,6 b. April 15, 1906, d. June 9, 1976
MotherFlorence Thelma Smith1,2,4,5,3,6 b. June 21, 1910, d. January 8, 1936
     Dorothy Louise Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3948.7 She was born on November 12, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 As of February 2, 1952,her married name was Boardman.1 She married Bruce Baker Boardman on February 2, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 Dorothy Louise Gearheart and Bruce Baker Boardman were divorced circa 1973.1 Dorothy Louise Gearheart died on April 16, 2002 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 73.1,2,7 She BOARDMAN, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Gearheart, 73, of Newark, Del., formerly of Ironto, Va., died on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Churchman Village, Newark. From her childhood, Mrs. Boardman showed a great interest and appreciation for the natural world. She was dedicated to the care and propagation of rare trees and enjoyed cooking with herbs she had grown herself. A talented seamstress, Mrs. Boardman enjoyed sewing and needlework; as a volunteer at A.I. DuPont Hospital, Wilmington, Del., she taught needlework in the Child Life Department. Mrs. Boardman was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Horticulture Center of Delaware, and the Embroiderers Guild of America. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Ann Boardman and her companion, Carol Beechy of Cooperstown, N.Y; brothers, Samuel Coy Gearheart of Roanoke, Va., James Ray Gearheart of Jasonville, N.C., and David Wayne Gearheart of Cusetta, Ga; and sister, Sylvia Gearheart Albert and her husband, John of Troutville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Harvey Gearheart and Florence Thelma Smith Gearheart, and a sister, Margaret Gearheart Watson. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Gearheart Family Cemetery, Reesdale Church Road, Ironto, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 701 S. College Ave., Newark, Del. 19713. To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneral
on April 17, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Bruce Baker Boardman
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Gearheart married Bruce Baker Boardman on February 2, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Dorothy Louise Gearheart and Bruce Baker Boardman were divorced circa 1973.1 
Child
  • Kathryn Ann Boardman1,2

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Gearheart Boardman obituary in the Apr 17, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Coy Gearheart obituary in the Aug 21, 2011 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Gearheart Albert obituary in the May 16, 2019 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart1,2

F, b. February 24, 1930, d. May 14, 2019
FatherCoy Harvey Gearheart1,3,4,5,2 b. April 15, 1906, d. June 9, 1976
MotherFlorence Thelma Smith1,3,4,5,2 b. June 21, 1910, d. January 8, 1936
     Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart Sylvia is the author of the Gearheart genealogy book.1 She was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on February 24, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,6 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Albert.1 She married John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. on November 26, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,2,7,6 Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart died on May 14, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.2 She Sylvia Gearheart Albert, 89, of Salem, Va., died on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was the daughter of Florence Smith Gearheart and Coy Harvey Gearheart, and was also predeceased by her husband, John Edward Albert Jr; sisters, Dorothy Gearheart Boardman, Margaret Gearheart Watson, and an infant; brother, Samuel Coy Gearheart; nephews, Gary Lynn Gearheart and Terri Steven Gearheart; and a niece, Brenda Ann Gearheart. Surviving are her brothers, James Ray Gearheart (Fumi), and David Wayne Gearheart (Carol). She is also survived by a niece, Kathryn Ann Boardman (Carol); and a nephew, Coy Wayne Gearheart. Sylvia was born on February 24, 1930, in Montgomery County, Va., and married John (Jack) Albert in Salem, Va. on November 26, 1949. They met while working as staff at Natural Bridge, traveled to Minnesota and returned to live in Staunton, Roanoke, Botetourt County and Salem. Together they enjoyed many hours of gardening, traveling, caring for family and friends, and caretaking the Gearheart Cemetery. Sylvia worked with Eve Boardman at Eve's Antique Shop in Troutville and assisted in mission activities of Episcopal churches in Southwest Virginia. She excelled in golf, winning a Roanoke City County women's tournament in 1962 and playing with the Virginia Women's Golf Team. Sylvia won awards for her flower arrangements and precise needlework. As an untiring genealogist, she produced numerous reports for her family and many research centers. Sylvia was known by her broad smile, quick wit and welcome table. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Gearheart Cemetery located on Trooper Lane in the hamlet of Reesedale in Montgomery County. The Reverend Mary Mackin will officiate with a homily by Dr. David Dixon and hymns by Kathryn Boardman. on May 16, 2019.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 105, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. b. March 2, 1928, d. October 28, 2012
Marriage*Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart married John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. on November 26, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,2,7,6 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Gearheart Albert obituary in the May 16, 2019 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Gearheart Boardman obituary in the Apr 17, 2002 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Coy Gearheart obituary in the Aug 21, 2011 edition.
  6. [S347] Ruth G. Hale, Gearheart Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Albert, Jr. obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lena Pearl Eanes1,2

F, b. October 29, 1920, d. October 20, 2003
FatherEdward Lafayette Eanes3,1,4,5,6,2 b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946
MotherPearl Marilla Palmore Maxey3,1,4,5,6,2 b. November 5, 1890, d. December 4, 1979
     Lena Pearl Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1411.8 She was born on October 29, 1920 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2 As of December 17, 1941,her married name was Dangerfield.1 She married James Tazwell Dangerfield on December 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,9,10 Lena Pearl Eanes died on October 20, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,8,9 She DANGERFIELD, Lena Eanes, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 20,2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Pearl Maxey Eanes; husband, James T. Dangerfield; sister, Ruby Willis; brothers, Oliver, Fred and Lynn Eanes. She retired from the Radford Arsenal. She was known for her sense of humor, enjoyment of good gospel music, and her devotion to and love for her family. She, in turn, was loved and cherished dearly. Survivors include her sister, Hazel Eanes Callahan of Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bill DeHart of Christiansburg, Judy and Roger Eubanks of Jacksons Gap, Ala; son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Vicki Dangerfield of Riner; grandchildren, Darin, Brandon, Kristen, Lisa, Jennifer, Austin and Kerri. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on October 22, 2003.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 23, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 128, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Store clerk11

Family

James Tazwell Dangerfield b. March 26, 1915, d. May 22, 1986
Marriage*Lena Pearl Eanes married James Tazwell Dangerfield on December 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,9,10 
Children
  • Barbara Ruth Dangerfield3,13,12,10
  • Judith Ann "Judy" Dangerfield3,12,10
  • James Rex Dangerfield3,14,15,10

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Eanes Dangerfield obitutary in the Oct 22, 2003 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Eanes Hall Callahan obituary in the Mar 12, 2014 edition.
  6. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Pearl Maxey Eanes obituary in the Dec 6, 1979 edition.
  7. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James T. Dangerfield obituary in the May 24, 1986 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  14. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Lynn Edward Eanes Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. July 1, 1923, d. April 13, 2002
FatherEdward Lafayette Eanes10,2,11,12,6,13,7,8 b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946
MotherPearl Marilla Palmore Maxey10,2,11,12,6,14,13,15,7,8 b. November 5, 1890, d. December 4, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0981.1 Lynn Edward Eanes Sr. was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on July 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,9,16,11 He married Anita Belle Miller on December 23, 1947 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.6,7,17 Lynn Edward Eanes Sr. died on April 13, 2002 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,3,4,5,7,16 He Lynn E. Eanes Sr., 78, of Dillwyn, Virginia, died Saturday, April 13, 2002. Born in Floyd, Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward and Pearl Eanes. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anita Miller Eanes; two sons, Lynn Edwards Eanes Jr. and wife, Barbara of Rice, Va. and Eugene Miller Eanes of Petersburg, Virginia; one grandchild, Lynn (Trey) E. Eanes III of Blacksburg, Va; two sisters, Hazel Callaway of Salem, Va. and Lena Dangerfield of Christiansburg, Va. He was a member of Glenmore Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a World War II veteran and a retired lumberman. on April 16, 2002.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 8, District 15-13, Slate River, Buckingham Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 85, District 15-16, Slate River, Buckingham Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1950Farmer14

Family

Anita Belle Miller b. May 6, 1928, d. September 5, 2021
Marriage*Lynn Edward Eanes Sr. married Anita Belle Miller on December 23, 1947 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.6,7,17 
Children
  • Lynn Edward Eanes Jr.6,14,7,17
  • Eugene Miller Eanes6,7,17

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5900] Glenmore United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lynn E. Eanes, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Eanes Dangerfield obitutary in the Oct 22, 2003 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Eanes Hall Callahan obituary in the Mar 12, 2014 edition.
  13. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Pearl Maxey Eanes obituary in the Dec 6, 1979 edition.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Washington Eanes obituary in the Jun 13, 1973 edition.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S9029] Farmville Herald, The, From the Anita Belle Eanes obituary in the Sep 8, 2021 edition.

Fred Thomas Eanes Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 23, 1926, d. August 18, 1993
FatherEdward Lafayette Eanes9,1,3,10,4,11,5,6 b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946
MotherPearl Marilla Palmore Maxey9,1,3,10,4,11,12,5,6 b. November 5, 1890, d. December 4, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 227-38-9285.13 Fred Thomas Eanes Sr. was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,6,14 He was born on January 23, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,2,3,5,6,7,15 He married Sylvia Ann Miller on November 4, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,4,6,8 Fred Thomas Eanes Sr. died on August 18, 1993 at Scottsville, Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 67.13,2,6,15,14 He Fred T. Eanes, age 67, of Glenmore, died August 18, 1993. is survived by his wife, Ann M. Eanes; two daughters, Mary Llewellyn of Buckingham and Martha Creasey of Charlottesville; one son, Thomas Eanes, Jr. of Earlysville; three sisters, Ruby Willis of Shawsville, Lena Dangerfield of Christiansburg, and Hazel Hall of Salem; one brother, Lynn Eanes of Dillwyn; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mr. Eanes was a veteran of World War II. Interment in Glenmore United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Masonic rites. on August 20, 1993.14

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 8, District 15-13, Slate River, Buckingham Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 85, District 15-16, Slate River, Buckingham Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1950Carpenter helper16

Family

Sylvia Ann Miller b. September 16, 1931, d. December 23, 1999
Marriage*Fred Thomas Eanes Sr. married Sylvia Ann Miller on November 4, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,4,6,8 
Children
  • Mary Lou Eanes14,8,4
  • Martha Sue Eanes14,8,4
  • Fred Thomas Eanes Jr.4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5900] Glenmore United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Ann Miller Eanes obituary in the Dec 24, 1999 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Eanes Dangerfield obitutary in the Oct 22, 2003 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Eanes Hall Callahan obituary in the Mar 12, 2014 edition.
  11. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Pearl Maxey Eanes obituary in the Dec 6, 1979 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Washington Eanes obituary in the Jun 13, 1973 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Fred T. Eanes obituary in the Aug 20, 1993 edition.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Alton Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 28, 1911, d. February 14, 1988
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,6,7,5 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,6,7,5 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 227-52-0872.8 William Alton Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5 He was born on September 28, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,5 He married Ruth Ellen Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on June 13, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 William Alton Poff died on February 14, 1988 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.8,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 21, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Ruth Ellen Janney b. April 17, 1921, d. August 24, 2013
Marriage*William Alton Poff married Ruth Ellen Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on June 13, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S112] Obit, From the Lucy Jane Poff Riggins obituary in the Mar 26, 2010 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Ellen Poff obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Lee Poff obituary in the Nov 15, 1998 edition.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 42-86.

Annie Gaye Poff1,2,3

F, b. November 19, 1913, d. January 29, 1979
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,4,2,5 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins4,1,2,5 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-2982.6 Annie Gaye Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,5 She was born on November 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,5 She married Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney, son of Elkanah F. Janney and Ida Mae Palmer, on January 3, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 As of January 3, 1934,her married name was Janney. Annie Gaye Poff died on January 29, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.7,3,5 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Gaye Poff Janney, age 65, died Monday, January 29, 1979, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Edward L. Janney, Check; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Richards, Vinton, Mrs. Pauline Kirk, Roanoke; one brother, W. A. Poff, Floyd; two sisters, Miss Ethel Poff, Elliston, Mrs. Oakie Poff, Radford; four grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 11:00 a.m. at Stonewall Church, with the Rev. Irvin Sloan officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on February 1, 1979.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney b. February 26, 1913, d. November 25, 1982
Marriage*Annie Gaye Poff married Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney, son of Elkanah F. Janney and Ida Mae Palmer, on January 3, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Children
  • Frances Faye Janney3,8
  • Pauline Virginia Janney3,8

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gaye Poff Janney obituary in the Feb 1, 1979 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Howard Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. February 19, 1917, d. July 28, 1973
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,2,5,3,6 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,2,5,3,6 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1274.7 Howard Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on February 19, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 16, 1917.7,1,4 He married Betty Lou Bova on June 2, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Howard Poff married Helen Christine Crowder on July 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6,8 Howard Poff died on July 28, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.7,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Farm laborer3

Family 1

Betty Lou Bova
Marriage*Howard Poff married Betty Lou Bova on June 2, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Helen Christine Crowder b. May 17, 1903, d. May 5, 1992
Marriage*Howard Poff married Helen Christine Crowder on July 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6,8 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen C. Crowder Poff obituary in the May 7, 1992 edition.

Charlie Stanford Poff1,2

M, b. July 20, 1920, d. February 7, 1978
FatherWilliam Easom Poff3,4,2 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins3,4,2 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0498.5 Charlie Stanford Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone has no dates, it only reads "PFC U.S. Army WWII."6,2 He was born on July 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 He died on February 7, 1978 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Farm laborer4

Citations

  1. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Mary Ethel Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 28, 1925, d. July 14, 1982
FatherWilliam Easom Poff4,5,3 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins4,5,3 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9603.6 Mary Ethel Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on October 28, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Oct 25, 1925.6,3 She died on July 14, 1982 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.1,2,3 She Mary Ethel Poff, 56 passed away July 14, 1982 in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Oakley Poff, Radford; one brother, William A. Poff, Floyd. Funeral was Friday July 16, at Salem Church, Copper Hill. Elder Roy Agee officiated. Burial was in the Salem Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
on July 22, 1982.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary Ethel Poff obituary in the Jul 22, 1982 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Easom "Junior" Poff Jr.1

M, b. May 7, 1928, d. February 19, 1956
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,2,3 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,2,3 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     William Easom "Junior" Poff Jr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on May 7, 1928 at Virginia.4,3 He died on February 19, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

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

James Earl Maxey Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 29, 1914, d. November 26, 2003
FatherJohn Lemon Maxey1,2,9,10,11,7,12 b. March 19, 1888, d. December 29, 1972
MotherEva Cora Graham1,2,9,10,11,7,12 b. June 30, 1895, d. August 3, 1993
     James Earl Maxey Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,13 His Social Security Number was 229-09-0954.14 He was born on January 29, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.14,12,8,15 He married Ruby Christine Linkenhoker on June 16, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,12 James Earl Maxey Sr. married Dana Osceola Sisson, daughter of Robert Madison Sisson and Ora Gaines Jewell, on April 27, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,16,6 James Earl Maxey Sr. died on November 26, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.1,14,5,15 He James Earl Maxey, Sr., 89, of Salem, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2003. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1944 to 1945 in the Central Europe Campaign. He was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway with 33 years service. He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle Church, but in recent years attended Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Eva Graham Maxey; a sister, Ruth M. Epperly; his first wife of 55 years, Ruby L. Maxey; and his second wife, Dana Hall Maxey. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and James K. Banks of Christiansburg, Va., Jean M. and Dan W. Hall of Salem, Va., Judy M. and Carey Cunningham of Blue Ridge, Va; two sons and daughters-in-law, James E., Jr. and Brenda G. Maxey and Benny G. and Betty H. Maxey; three stepsons and step-daughters-in-law, Cline and Naomi Hall of Oakton, Va., Wesley B. and Mildred Hall, Kenny and Dixie Hall; and one step-daughter, Jean H. Rose, all of Salem, Va; eleven grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and by a very dear friend, Louise Epperly and family. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on November 27, 2003.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 300, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 40, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 106, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 154, District 61-23, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1940Construction driller11
1950Railroad horsler17

Family 1

Ruby Christine Linkenhoker b. August 18, 1918, d. April 6, 1990
Marriage*James Earl Maxey Sr. married Ruby Christine Linkenhoker on June 16, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,12 
Children
  • Ruby Nadine Maxey1,3,6,17
  • Jean Jeanette Maxey1,3,6,17
  • James Earl Maxey Jr.1,3,6,17
  • Judith Ann "Judy" Maxey1,3,6,17
  • Benny George Maxey1,3,6,17

Family 2

Dana Osceola Sisson b. December 2, 1914, d. July 6, 2000
Marriage*James Earl Maxey Sr. married Dana Osceola Sisson, daughter of Robert Madison Sisson and Ora Gaines Jewell, on April 27, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,16,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Earl Maxey obitutary in the Nov 27, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Graham Maxey obituary in the Aug 4, 1993 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Linkenhoker Maxey obitutary in the Apr 8, 1990 edition.
  4. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John L. Maxey obituary in the Dec 30, 1972 edition.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dana Sisson Hall Maxey obitutary in the Jul 6, 2000 edition.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruth Estelle Maxey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 12, 1917, d. July 11, 1995
FatherJohn Lemon Maxey6,1,7,8,9,4,5,10 b. March 19, 1888, d. December 29, 1972
MotherEva Cora Graham6,1,7,8,9,4,5,10 b. June 30, 1895, d. August 3, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9862.11 Ruth Estelle Maxey was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,10 She was born on December 12, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,5,10 As of March 4, 1939,her married name was Epperly.1,13 She married George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr., son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,13,2,14,4 Ruth Estelle Maxey died on July 11, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.1,11,10 She EPPERLY, Ruth Estelle Maxey, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 11, 1995. She is survived by her husband, G. W. Epperly; a daughter and son-in-law, Eva Jo and Ernie Dove of Norfolk; two sons and a daughter-in-law, George W. Jr. and Jan Epperly of Pulaski, Neil Epperly, Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Doris E. Epperly, Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Jennene Epperly Matheny and her husband, Charles of Willis, Shanna Dove Simmons and her husband, David of Virginia Beach, Wesley Dove and his wife, Chrissy of Norfolk, Missy Epperly DeCosta and her husband, Mitch of Christiansburg, Amanda Brubaker of Pulaski; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Brandi Grey of Willis, Kara Simmons, Virginia Beach; a fourth great-grandchild, Baby DeCosta, is due in September; also, one brother and sister-in-law, James Earl and Dana Maxey of Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Maxey and a son, John Roger Epperly. Mrs. Epperly was a faithful member of Oak Grove Church in Christiansburg, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She had been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. She will be greatly missed by her family and a host of caring friends. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 13, 1995.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 300, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 40, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 480, District 24-29, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 106, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 37, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Family

George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. b. December 10, 1912, d. July 13, 2005
Marriage*Ruth Estelle Maxey married George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr., son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,13,2,14,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Estelle Maxey Epperly obitutary in the Jul 13, 1995 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Earl Maxey obitutary in the Nov 27, 2003 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Graham Maxey obituary in the Aug 4, 1993 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wilson Epperly obituary in the Jul 15, 2005 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Eva Jo Dove obituary in the Sep 17, 2023 edition.
  17. [S2143] Stuart News, The, From the John Roger Epperly obituary in the Apr 18, 1986 edition.
  18. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  19. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  20. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  21. [S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Hersey Elmer Wickham1,2,3

M, b. March 25, 1921, d. May 18, 1975
FatherChristian Oscar Wickham4,5,6,1,2,7,8 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
MotherMary Alice "Sissie" Poff5,1,2 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8832.9 Hersey Elmer Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tec 4 US Army."10,11,12,1,13 He was born on March 25, 1921 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,11,1,2,3,14,13 He married Hazel Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, on January 18, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.15,10,2,16 Hersey Elmer Wickham died on May 18, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.11,1,14 He Hersey E. Wickham, age 54, of Rt. 1, died Sunday Night. Surviving are his wife, Hazel V. Wickham; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Gaskins of Newport News; two sons, Mark Wickham of Woodbridge; Christopher Wickham of Shawsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Sisson of Florida; Mrs. Hester Sisson of Shawsville; four brothers, O. B. Wickham, H. L. Wickham, both of Roanoke; I. B. Wickham of Shawsville; B. L. Wickham of Maryland; one granddaughter. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on May 29, 1975.12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 53, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 74, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Family

Hazel Via b. August 13, 1927, d. May 15, 1989
Marriage*Hersey Elmer Wickham married Hazel Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, on January 18, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.15,10,2,16 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Christian Oscar Wickham obituary in the Oct 18, 1962 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William O. Wickham obituary in the Mar 6, 1959 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Hersey E. Wickham.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hersey E. Wickham obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel V. Walker obituary in the May 17, 1989 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Via Walker obituary in the May 17, 1989 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christopher Arthur Wickham obituary in the Jul 2, 1999 edition.

Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1912, d. February 26, 1988
     Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 228-16-2515.1 He was born on February 26, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Stella May McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove and Stella May McNeil were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove died on February 26, 1988 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 157, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Stella May McNeil b. February 17, 1913, d. February 9, 1951
Marriage*Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove married Stella May McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 
Divorce* Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove and Stella May McNeil were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S228] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Den Hill Road Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Harley Quentin Dove, Sr. obituary.

Clarence Lemuel Furrow1,2,3

M, b. January 16, 1912, d. July 29, 1965
FatherWilliam Andrew/Anthony Furrow4,2,5,6,7,3 b. February 24, 1879, d. May 13, 1953
MotherLucy Olive Walters4,2,5,6,3 b. August 30, 1877, d. August 4, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2417.8 Clarence Lemuel Furrow was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on January 16, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3 He married Hazel Mae/May Havens on September 19, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 Clarence Lemuel Furrow died on July 29, 1965 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.3 He Clarence Lemuel Furrow, 53, of Glen View died in a local hospital at 11:20 a.m. Thursday after an illness of several months. Born Jan. 16, 1912, at Allegheny Springs, Va., he was a son of the late William and Lucy Walters Furrow. He had been employed as a coal miner for many years, but more recently as a mechanic. He was a resident of this area for the past 29 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Havens Furrow; four daughters, Mrs. Charlie (Lorraine) Putnell of Fayetteville, N.C., Mrs. Madeline Sadler of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Roger (Beatrice) Richards of Lynchburg, Va., and Mrs. Jack (Gullean) Gambrell of Gary, Ind; a son, Danny Lee, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Steve Meadows of Petersburg and Mrs. Virginia Keith of Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother, Elmer Furrow of Wyco. The body is at the Calfee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Terry Forks Baptist Church in Floyd, Va. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery at Floyd. on July 30, 1965.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 130, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Hazel Mae/May Havens b. September 20, 1917
Marriage*Clarence Lemuel Furrow married Hazel Mae/May Havens on September 19, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clarence Lemuel Furrow obituary in the Jul 30, 1965 edition.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William A. Furrow obituary in the May 15, 1953 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Houston Clarence Furrow obituary in the Jul 29, 1954 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sadler-Furrow marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Houston Furrow death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Furrow marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gambill-Furrow marriage record.

Virginia Gertrude Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. January 16, 1912, d. April, 1977
FatherWilliam Andrew/Anthony Furrow1,2,3,4,5,7,8 b. February 24, 1879, d. May 13, 1953
MotherLucy Olive Walters1,2,3,4,5,7,8 b. August 30, 1877, d. August 4, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-8753.9 Virginia Gertrude Furrow was born on January 16, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,6,7 As of August 28, 1936,her married name was Keith.6 She married James Owen Keith on August 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,10 Virginia Gertrude Furrow died in April, 1977 at West Virginia at age 65.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 130, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

James Owen Keith b. July 8, 1910, d. February 14, 1958
Marriage*Virginia Gertrude Furrow married James Owen Keith on August 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,10 
Children
  • James Owen Keith Jr.10
  • Hazel Keith10

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer J. Furrow obituary in the Apr 5, 1968 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clarence Lemuel Furrow obituary in the Jul 30, 1965 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Keith-Furrow marriage record.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Keith obituary in the Feb 15, 1958 edition.

Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. April 18, 1919, d. September 25, 1975
FatherWilliam Andrew/Anthony Furrow1,2,3,4,7 b. February 24, 1879, d. May 13, 1953
MotherLucy Olive Walters1,2,3,4,7 b. August 30, 1877, d. August 4, 1939
     Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow was buried at Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Miami Co., Indiana.7,8 She and Steve Thomas Meadows were divorced.7 Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow was born on April 18, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8 As of May 22, 1937,her married name was Meadows.5 She married Steve Thomas Meadows on May 22, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,5 Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow died on September 25, 1975 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 56.7,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 130, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 305, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Steve Thomas Meadows b. May 9, 1916, d. April, 1985
Divorce*Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow and Steve Thomas Meadows were divorced.7 
Marriage* Mary Jane Hatfield Furrow married Steve Thomas Meadows on May 22, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer J. Furrow obituary in the Apr 5, 1968 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Furrow marriage record.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S10504] Springdale Cemetery, Miami Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William A. Furrow obituary in the May 15, 1953 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S10505] Paris Post-Intelligencer, The, From the Thomas William Meadows obituary in the May 8, 2013 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frankie Barnett1,2

F, b. December 26, 1889, d. December 18, 1970
     Frankie Barnett was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 26, 1889 at Colorado.1,2 She married Henry Luther Poff, son of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on May 15, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,2 As of May 15, 1923,her married name was Poff.4 Frankie Barnett died on December 18, 1970 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 131, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 69, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Henry Luther Poff b. April 6, 1877, d. July 21, 1953
Marriage*Frankie Barnett married Henry Luther Poff, son of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on May 15, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,2 

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.