Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Cordrey1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1941, d. September 18, 2023
     Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Cordrey Frederick L. Cordrey, Aug 22, 1941 - Sep 18, 2023. Frederick L. Cordrey, 82, from Monroe, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home in Florence, SC on September 18, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Earl Cordrey and Julia Cousino Cordrey. Mr. Cordrey has been married to his loving wife, Marie Eanes Cordrey for 61 years. He was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam where he received the Vietnam Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross along with other multiple commendation and medals during his 21 years in the Marine Corps. Mr. Cordrey loved to collect Marine Corps memorabilia and follow and watch his favorite hockey team; the Washington Capitals. Most importantly he loved and cherished his family. Mr. Cordrey was predeceased by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Dorothy Eanes; nephews, Chuck and Kevin McBride. He is survived by his son, and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Lauren Cordrey; his daughter, Tammy Cordrey; his daughter, and her significant other, Tonya Cordrey and Brian Larson; his grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Allen, Casey Cordrey, and Kelsey Cordrey and her spouse Margaret; his sister, Bonnie McBride, and niece, Julie Prill and spouse Todd. A graveside funeral service will follow at Florence National Cemetery.5 He was buried at Florence National Cemetery, 803 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.5 He was born on August 22, 1941 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.5 He married Dorothy Marie Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 17, 1961 at Riverside Co., California.1,2,4,5 Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Cordrey died on September 18, 2023 at Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina, at age 82.5

Family

Dorothy Marie Eanes
Marriage*He married Dorothy Marie Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 17, 1961 at Riverside Co., California.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Timothy Cordrey5
  • Tammy Marie Cordrey3,5
  • Tonya Elaine Cordrey3,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Eanes obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy V. Eanes obituary in the Oct 20, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  5. [S13647] Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home, online www.stoudenmiredowling.com, From the Frederick L. Cordrey obituary.

Aubrey Wendell Dalton1,2,3,4

M, b. January 1, 1951, d. June 11, 2007
     Aubrey Wendell Dalton was buried at Dalton Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 226-74-2590.5 He was born on January 1, 1951 at Camp Lee, Prince George Co., Virginia.5,6,7,8 He married Betty Elaine Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 12, 1975 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,3,6 Aubrey Wendell Dalton died on June 11, 2007 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 56; Died in an automobile accident.3,5,4 He Aubrey Wendell Dalton of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Estle Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Betty Eanes Dalton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rocky and Diane Dalton of Radford, Rodney and Heidi Dalton of Christiansburg; three special grandchildren, Madisyn, Dakoda and Gordon; brother, Donnie Weeks of Christiansburg; sisters, Linda Williams of Galax and Darlene Phillips of Willis and his mother, Melva Weeks of Willis. Interment will follow in the Dalton Family Cemetery. on June 13, 2007.3

Family

Betty Elaine Eanes
Marriage*He married Betty Elaine Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 12, 1975 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,3,6 
Children
  • Rocky Dean Dalton2,3
  • Rodney Lee Dalton2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Eanes obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy V. Eanes obituary in the Oct 20, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey Wendell Dalton obituary in the Jun 13, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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.

Rev. Dr. George William Barnes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 4, 1933, d. June 17, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 229-38-0257.4 Rev. Dr. George William Barnes was buried at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanexa, New Kent Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on September 4, 1933 at Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.2,3,4,7,8 He married Barbara Jean Wirt, daughter of William Eugene "Gene" Wirt and Minnie Sue Eanes, on September 4, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Rev. Dr. George William Barnes died on June 17, 2005 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.3,4,9,7,5 He The Rev. Dr. George W. Barnes, born Sept. 4, 1933, in Rocky Mount, N.C., was called home to live eternally with our Lord and Savior June 17, 2005. He was called to serve the Lord and entered Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1957. Over several years, he earned master's and doctoral degrees in theology. For 43 years, he pastored seven Virginia churches. Dr. Barnes was devoted to the Lord, his family, friends and church families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ada, and brother, Earl. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara of Yorktown, Va; four sons, Daniel and Kathleen of Weatherford, Texas, David and Anita of Aydlett, N.C., Dwayne and Elaine of Louisa, Va., and Darell and Michelle of Clarksville, Va; nine grandchildren, Alicia, Amber, Tamara, Chelsea, David Graham, Devan, Trevor, Emily and George W. II; two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Kiah; two sisters, Mary Lou Harvey of Portsmouth, Va., and Martha Shirley of Suffolk, Va; and a brother, Harold of Chesapeake, Va. The family will receive friends at the Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa, Va. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on June 20, 2005.3

Family

Barbara Jean Wirt
Marriage*He married Barbara Jean Wirt, daughter of William Eugene "Gene" Wirt and Minnie Sue Eanes, on September 4, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Darell Barnes3
  • Daniel Evans Barnes2,3
  • Paul David Barnes2,3,10
  • Dwayne Eugene Barnes3,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Edward Wirt obituary in the Feb 7, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the George W. Barnes obituary in the Jun 20, 2005 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5479] Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, New Kent Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood1

M, b. January 23, 1884, d. October 4, 1935
     William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 23, 1884 at Virginia.1 He married Hester E. Martin, daughter of George W. Martin and Martha Ann Lawrence, in 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood died on October 4, 1935 at Virginia at age 51.2

Family

Hester E. Martin b. September 12, 1886, d. March 12, 1972
Marriage*He married Hester E. Martin, daughter of George W. Martin and Martha Ann Lawrence, in 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • William Jefferson Wood Jr.3

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Burnett Marvell Linkous1,2

M, b. January 16, 1926, d. September 30, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-3183.3 Burnett Marvell Linkous was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 16, 1926.3 He married Alice Thalia Smith in 1989.1,4 Burnett Marvell Linkous died on September 30, 1999 at Virginia at age 73.2,3 He LINKOUS, Burnett Marvel, 73, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, September 30, 1999. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Hixon Linkous. He is survived by his wife, Thalia S. Linkous; sons, Michael B. Linkous, Timothy M. Linkous, both of Prince George County, Va; a daughter, Debra Ann Linkous Best, Prince George, Va; stepchildren, Michael Conner, Danville, Vermont, Angela Conner, Cork, Ireland; two brothers, Owen Linkous, Christiansburg, Corbitt Linkous, Tampa, Fla; two sisters, Zelma Stevens, Orlina Sheppard, both of Christiansburg; and eight grandchildren. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on October 2, 1999.2

Family

Alice Thalia Smith b. August 9, 1926, d. March 6, 2019
Marriage*He married Alice Thalia Smith in 1989.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S86] Clovis E. Linkous, The Linkous Family History Expanded.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burnett Marvel Linkous obituary in the Oct 2, 1999 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thalia Conner Linkous obituary in the Mar 9, 2019 edition.

Jacob William McNeil1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 3, 1874, d. April 29, 1951
FatherSamuel A. McNeil1,3,5,6,8 b. September, 1832, d. January 31, 1915
MotherSarah E. Poff1,3,5,6,8 b. circa April, 1850, d. 1900
     Jacob William McNeil was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,6,7 He was born on September 3, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1873.2,3,6,8 He married Ethel Jane Conner, daughter of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on December 12, 1913 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 Jacob William McNeil died on April 29, 1951 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.3,6,7 He ELLISTON — Jacob William McNeil, 76, died yesterday at his home here. He is survived by two sons, J. I. McNeil, Elliston, and W. H. McNeil, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Alice St. Clair, Roanoke, Mrs. C. E. Harris, Houston, Tex; Mrs. C. B. Wood, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Furrow, Shawsville, Mrs. Nancy Johnson, Rainelle, W.Va; and seven grandchildren. Interment will in the McNeil Cemetery. on April 30, 1951.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 414, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 191, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 110, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 119, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 25, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Wild game trapper10
1920Photographer11
1930Odd job laborer12
1940Farm laborer13

Family

Ethel Jane Conner b. August 11, 1893, d. April 8, 1927
Marriage*Jacob William McNeil married Ethel Jane Conner, daughter of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on December 12, 1913 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1702] Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 23, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1949 - Nov 4, 1951.
  4. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, off Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Jacob William McNeil obituary in the Apr 30, 1951 edition.
  8. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Sarah J. Walters1,2

F, b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
FatherJohn Walters1,2 b. circa 1818
MotherRhoda Rutrough1,2 b. circa 1824, d. September 7, 1889
     Sarah J. Walters was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 10, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Peter George Meadows, son of Hezekiah Meadows and Christine "Christina" Poff, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 27, 1879,her married name was Meadows. Sarah J. Walters died on January 25, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 2, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1910Farmer4

Family

Peter George Meadows b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
Marriage*Sarah J. Walters married Peter George Meadows, son of Hezekiah Meadows and Christine "Christina" Poff, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Thomas "Willie" Mills1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 5, 1880, d. March 19, 1958
FatherBallard Preston "B.P." Mills1,2,5 b. December 23, 1850, d. May 21, 1929
MotherTabitha Jane Ridgeway1,2,5 b. February 2, 1853, d. October 25, 1922
     William Thomas "Willie" Mills was buried at Bonsack Cemetery, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Gone, but not forgotten."6 He was born on May 5, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3,5 He married Flora Mary Ann Manning, daughter of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on July 2, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 William Thomas "Willie" Mills died on March 19, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 251, District 53, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 26, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 112, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4
1920Farmer7
1930Fruit farm laborer8

Family

Flora Mary Ann Manning b. November 18, 1882, d. October 6, 1963
Marriage*William Thomas "Willie" Mills married Flora Mary Ann Manning, daughter of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on July 2, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bessie Mae Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January 10, 1919, d. October 18, 1999
FatherEdward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner5,6,7,3,8 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934
MotherDoshia Deuisie Conner5,6,7,9,3,8 b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6430.10 Bessie Mae Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on January 10, 1919 at Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,2,3,8 She died on October 18, 1999 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.10,1,2,4 She CONNER, Bessie Mae, 80, of Boones Mill, died Monday, October 18, 1999 at her home. Ms. Conner was preceded in death by her parents and by her nine brothers and sisters. Surviving are her children, Alma and Delma Clingenpeel, Esther Green, Marvin and Marlene Conner, Martha Conner, all of Boones Mill and Maizie and Benjamin Howard, Moneta. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on October 20, 1999.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 74, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 188, District 34-15, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family
Children
  • Alma Divisie Conner1,12,11
  • Esther Lee Conner1,11,12
  • Marvin Glenn Conner1,11
  • Martha Mae Conner1,11
  • Maizie Marie Conner1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Mae Conner obituary in the Oct 20, 1999 edition.
  2. [S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich1

F, b. circa 1857
     Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich married Jesse Ward Wells.2 Her married name was Wells. Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich was born circa 1857 at Virginia.2

Family

Jesse Ward Wells d. before January 2, 1920
Marriage*She married Jesse Ward Wells.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Jesse Ward Wells1

M, d. before January 2, 1920
     Jesse Ward Wells married Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich.2 Jesse Ward Wells died before January 2, 1920.2

Family

Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich b. circa 1857
Marriage*He married Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lena Matilda King1,2

F, b. June 27, 1901, d. September 30, 1983
FatherJohn Radford King1,2,3,4 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944
MotherJemmia A. "Sis" Poff1,2,3,4 b. June 17, 1864, d. May 15, 1937
     Lena Matilda King was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-24-3235.7 She was born on June 27, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,7,3 As of November 24, 1928,her married name was Beck.4 She married Walter Thomas Beck on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,6 Lena Matilda King died on September 30, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.8,3,6 She Lena King Beck, age 82, of Copper Hill and Martinsville, died Friday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Walter Thomas Beck of Copper Hill and Martinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Frances C. Gibson, Virginia Beach; and Mrs. Glennette Hale, Montpelier; one sister, Mrs. Eva Meador; and one brother, Posey King, both of Copper Hill; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Interment in the King Family Cemetery. on October 1, 1983.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 41, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 245, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 22, District 17, South River, Augusta Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 79, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 301, District 72-63, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Maid10
1950Textile worker11

Family

Walter Thomas Beck b. September 26, 1900, d. October 28, 1987
Marriage*Lena Matilda King married Walter Thomas Beck on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Beck obituary in the Oct 1, 1983 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Posey Curtis King1,2,3

M, b. September 18, 1903, d. December 1, 1995
FatherJohn Radford King4,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944
MotherJemmia A. "Sis" Poff4,5,6,7,8,10 b. June 17, 1864, d. May 15, 1937
     Posey Curtis King was buried at Huff Cemetery, Rt. 221 near Floyd/Roanoke Co. line and Mt. Olive Church, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 224-82-7598.11 He was born on September 18, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card has an incorrect birth year of 1899.4,12,13 He married Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart on January 13, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 Posey Curtis King married Blanche Ida Stump, daughter of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel, on March 26, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,10,3 Posey Curtis King died on December 1, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 92.1 He KING, Posey Curtis, 92, of Copper Hill, died Friday night, December 1, 1995 in a Rocky Mount hospital. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Ida and Odell Bolt, Willis, Ruby and Aubrey Beckner, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial in Huff Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 3, 1995.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 41, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 245, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 19, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 207, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 153, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1926Farmer4
1930Farm laborer7
1950Farmer14

Family 1

Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart b. 1907, d. February 12, 1932
Marriage*Posey Curtis King married Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart on January 13, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Family 2

Blanche Ida Stump b. August 20, 1906, d. April 4, 1970
Marriage*Posey Curtis King married Blanche Ida Stump, daughter of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel, on March 26, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,10,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Curtis King obituary in the Dec 3, 1995 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Stump King obituary in the Apr 5, 1970 edition.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File, Record # 02-19.
  12. [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.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby B. Beckner obituary in the Oct 22, 2013 edition.

Fred Radford King1,2,3

M, b. January 21, 1906, d. October 8, 1981
FatherJohn Radford King4,5,6,7,2 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944
MotherJemmia A. "Sis" Poff4,5,6,7,2 b. June 17, 1864, d. May 15, 1937
     Fred Radford King was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-07-8847.4 He was born on January 21, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3 He married Malinda Gay Wilson, daughter of Jonas Larkin Wilson and Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols, on November 17, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Fred Radford King and Malinda Gay Wilson were divorced on December 14, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Fred Radford King died on October 8, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 41, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 245, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 19, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 453, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 23, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1930Farmer4
1940Furniture factory laborer10
1950Bridge company watchman11

Family

Malinda Gay Wilson
Marriage*Fred Radford King married Malinda Gay Wilson, daughter of Jonas Larkin Wilson and Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols, on November 17, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Fred Radford King and Malinda Gay Wilson were divorced on December 14, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Billy Wayne King obituary in the Sep 1, 1976 edition.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Hilda Jane King Radford obituary.
  14. [S12486] Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ashland-va/nelsen-ashland/5087, From the Doris Marie King obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marjorie H. "Margie" Simpson1

F, b. August 31, 1916, d. September 2, 1934
FatherCharles Henry Simpson1,2,3 b. April 18, 1891, d. September 10, 1969
MotherCora Alice DeWeese1,2,3 b. April 9, 1897, d. August 28, 1985
     Marjorie H. "Margie" Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 Her married name was Coleman.3 She married Richard Coleman.3 Marjorie H. "Margie" Simpson was born on August 31, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 She died on September 2, 1934 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 18.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 96, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 500, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Richard Coleman
Marriage*Marjorie H. "Margie" Simpson married Richard Coleman.3 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Charles Henry Simpson Jr.1,2

M, b. August 2, 1918, d. January 4, 1921
FatherCharles Henry Simpson2,3 b. April 18, 1891, d. September 10, 1969
MotherCora Alice DeWeese2,3 b. April 9, 1897, d. August 28, 1985
     Charles Henry Simpson Jr. was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 2, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He died on January 4, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 2.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 96, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

George Thomas Poff

M, b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
FatherWilliam Jacob Poff1,2 b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924
MotherMary Elizabeth Rierson1,2 b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4563.3 George Thomas Poff married Nora Lucado.4 George Thomas Poff was born on November 16, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Addie Lee Smith on November 23, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 George Thomas Poff married Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner on January 8, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,8,4 George Thomas Poff married Rosa May Perdue on September 20, 1940 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 George Thomas Poff died in November, 1963 at Volusia Co., Florida.10

Census Records

1880Dwelling 385, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 269, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1920Dwelling 254, District 42, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia12
1930Dwelling 219, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia13
1940Dwelling 315, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1910Carpenter6
1920House contractor12
1930Building contractor13
1940Construction company manager14

Family 1

Nora Lucado b. March 17, 1892, d. November 23, 1939
Marriage*George Thomas Poff married Nora Lucado.4 

Family 2

Addie Lee Smith b. April 12, 1883, d. July 17, 1910
Marriage*George Thomas Poff married Addie Lee Smith on November 23, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 
Children

Family 3

Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner b. October 18, 1892, d. September 1, 1920
Marriage*George Thomas Poff married Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner on January 8, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,8,4 
Children

Family 4

Rosa May Perdue b. circa 1886
Marriage*George Thomas Poff married Rosa May Perdue on September 20, 1940 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S268] Glenna G. Garner, Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner1,2

F, b. October 18, 1892, d. September 1, 1920
     Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 18, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on January 8, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of January 8, 1913,her married name was Poff.1 Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner died on September 1, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 254, District 42, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

George Thomas Poff b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
Marriage*Louvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on January 8, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S268] Glenna G. Garner, Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Clara Mabel Poff1,2,3

F, b. November 28, 1906, d. March 10, 1986
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,2,3 b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
MotherAddie Lee Smith1,3 b. April 12, 1883, d. July 17, 1910
     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3002.4 Her married name was Foley.5 Clara Mabel Poff married George Melvin Foley.5 Clara Mabel Poff was born on November 28, 1906 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,6,3 She died on March 10, 1986 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 79.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 269, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 254, District 42, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

George Melvin Foley
Marriage*Clara Mabel Poff married George Melvin Foley.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Elizabeth Poff Riddle obituary in the Sep 5, 2001 edition.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  7. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley obituary in the Apr 26, 2014 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claudine Mary "Claudia" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. August 18, 1909, d. February 23, 1978
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,2,3,4 b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
MotherAddie Lee Smith1,4 b. April 12, 1883, d. July 17, 1910
     Claudine Mary "Claudia" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Edwards.4 She married Henry Lewis Edwards.4 Claudine Mary "Claudia" Poff was born on August 18, 1909 at Virginia.4 She died on February 23, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 269, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 254, District 42, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 219, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Henry Lewis Edwards
Marriage*Claudine Mary "Claudia" Poff married Henry Lewis Edwards.4 
Child
  • Addie Lee Edwards5,6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Elizabeth Poff Riddle obituary in the Sep 5, 2001 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Georgia Elizabeth Poff1

F, b. June 7, 1919, d. September 3, 2001
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff2,3,4 b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
MotherLouvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" Wagoner2 b. October 18, 1892, d. September 1, 1920
     Georgia Elizabeth Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Riddle.1 She married John William Riddle Jr.1,4 Georgia Elizabeth Poff was born on June 7, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She died on September 3, 2001 at West Virginia at age 82.1 She BLUEFIELD - Georgia Elizabeth Poff Riddle passed away Sept. 3, 2001. She was born June 7, 1919 in Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Riddle was raised in Roanoke. She was a past member of the Mercer COES Club and Evening Primrose Garden Club. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John W. Riddle Jr; and two sisters, Mabel Foley and Claudine Edwards. She is survived by two sons, George Tillman Riddle and wife, Gay Nabors Riddle, and John W. Riddle III and wife, Carol Sue White Riddle; grandsons are John W. Riddle IV and James Tillman Riddle; granddaughters are Cris Noel Riddle Newberry; one great-granddaughter, Jessica Lyn Riddle, daughter of James Tillman and Mary Pruett Riddle of Franklin County, Va; special niece, Addie Lee Edwards Haynes and husband, Wilson Haynes, and their son the Rev. Kevin Haynes and wife, Beth of Stanley, Va; and many beloved nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Mausoleum and entombment will follow with the Rev. Allen Hammond of Bluefield Union Mission presiding. The family will receive friends at 629 Pearl Street, Bluefield after the graveside service. She has requested that memorials be made to Bluefield Union Mission in preference to flowers. Mercer Funeral Home and Crematory of Bluefield is in charge of arrangements.
on September 5, 2001.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 254, District 42, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 219, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 315, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

John William Riddle Jr. b. August 13, 1912, d. May, 1984
Marriage*Georgia Elizabeth Poff married John William Riddle Jr.1,4 
Children
  • John William Riddle III1
  • George Tillman Riddle1,4

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Elizabeth Poff Riddle obituary in the Sep 5, 2001 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Crawford Moran1,2,3,4

M, b. January 3, 1911, d. April 6, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-9911.5 John Crawford Moran was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Margaret Louise Poff, daughter of Arthur Clifford Poff and Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston.1 John Crawford Moran was born on January 3, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4 He died on April 6, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.2,5,3 He MORAN , John Crawford, 91, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 6, 2002. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He retired from the Pet Dairy Company and later worked for Sawyer Paving. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Moran and a son, George Moran . He was the last survivor of ten children. He is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Don and Aretta Moran of Salem, Lynn and Barbara Moran of Smithfield, Doris Moran of Salem; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Sue Sink of Salem, Tommy and Rosemary Sink of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, Leon and Janet Moran , Linda and Ronnie Brown, Timmy and Cindy Moran , Patty and Paul Hylton, Peter Lynn and Melissa Moran , Susie and Cedrick Marston, Alan Moran and Melissa Jacuzzi; four stepgrandchildren, Tracy and Robert Martin, Mark and Chera Sink and Patty Sweeny; 14 great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is also survived by his former wife, Irene Moran . Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home, with Dr. Thomas Cribb officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. on April 8, 2002.2

Family

Margaret Louise Poff b. July 3, 1917, d. February 28, 2002
Marriage*He married Margaret Louise Poff, daughter of Arthur Clifford Poff and Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Poff Sink Moran obituary in the Mar 2, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Crawford Moran obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Bernice Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 4, 1881, d. June 3, 1974
FatherWilliam Anthony Lemuel Poff6,7,8,5,9 b. March 15, 1858, d. March 22, 1937
MotherRebecca Ann Weaver6,7,8,5,9 b. October 18, 1858, d. September 17, 1882
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9069.10 William Bernice Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.11,5,12,13 He was born on September 4, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,4,8,5,12,9 He married Sarah Elizabeth Barnett on June 23, 1913 at Washington, D.C..3,5,14,15 William Bernice Poff died on June 3, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.10,5,12,13 He William B. Poff, age 92, of Roanoke, passed away in a local nursing home Monday. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Philip Lawson, Roanoke; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. on June 4, 1974.13

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1900Dwelling 137, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 375, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 392, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 21, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Wholesale grocery salesman7
1920Farm laborer1
1930Farmer2
1940Farm laborer17

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Barnett b. July 4, 1894, d. June 21, 1973
Marriage*William Bernice Poff married Sarah Elizabeth Barnett on June 23, 1913 at Washington, D.C..3,5,14,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  9. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  12. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William B. Poff obituary in the Jun 4, 1974 edition.
  14. [S14229] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Certificates 1870-1920.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah E. Poff obituary in the Jun 23, 1973 edition.
  16. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.

Sarah Elizabeth Barnett1,2,3

F, b. July 4, 1894, d. June 21, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9179.4 Sarah Elizabeth Barnett was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,2,6 She was born on July 4, 1894 at Virginia.4,2 She married William Bernice Poff, son of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Rebecca Ann Weaver, on June 23, 1913 at Washington, D.C..1,2,3,6 As of June 23, 1913,her married name was Poff.3 Sarah Elizabeth Barnett died on June 21, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.4,2,6 She Mrs. Sarah E. Poff, age 78, of 1809 Denniston Ave., SW, passed away in a local nursing home early Thursday. She is survived by her husband, William B. Poff, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Philip Lawson and Mrs. George Grissom, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Nora Gardner, Lafayette, Va; and six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Burial in Fair View Cemetery. on June 23, 1973.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 392, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 21, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

William Bernice Poff b. September 4, 1881, d. June 3, 1974
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Barnett married William Bernice Poff, son of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Rebecca Ann Weaver, on June 23, 1913 at Washington, D.C..1,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S14229] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Certificates 1870-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah E. Poff obituary in the Jun 23, 1973 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.