Zettie Green Lawrence1,2

F, b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
FatherPosey Seldon Lawrence1,3,4 b. July 2, 1877, d. April 28, 1955
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner1,3,4 b. June 15, 1879, d. November 1, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8801.5 Zettie Green Lawrence Mrs. Zettie Green Martin, age 87, of 4260 Parr Road, Salem, died Friday at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Graden Lee Martin, and a son, Robert Lee Martin. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Sarah Martin, James and Shirley Martin, all of Salem; Ed and Shirley Martin, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-laws, Kathleen and Walter Alls, Lakeland, Fla; Virginia and Vernon Wells, Falls Church; Evelyn and Gene Yates, Dorothy and Jack Boothe, Nancy and Bobby Whitmer, all of Salem; two brothers, Alvin Lawrence and Roman Lawrence, both of Salem; 26 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 29, 1988, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Steven Wells and the Rev. Paul Braisted officiating. Interment will be in the Butts Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Guardian Chapel, Salem.2 She was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 1, 1900 at Virginia.5,3 She married Graden Lee Martin, son of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on October 31, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,2 As of October 31, 1919,her married name was Martin. Zettie Green Lawrence died on May 27, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,2,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 161, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 37, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Graden Lee Martin b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
Marriage*Zettie Green Lawrence married Graden Lee Martin, son of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on October 31, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.

Elsie Marada Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 1, 1904, d. February 22, 1984
FatherPosey Seldon Lawrence1,3,4,5,6 b. July 2, 1877, d. April 28, 1955
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner1,3,4,5,6 b. June 15, 1879, d. November 1, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 223-60-0539.7 Elsie Marada Lawrence was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,6 She was born on June 1, 1904 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1903.7,6 She married Fred Morris Craig on September 24, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 As of September 24, 1921,her married name was Craig. Elsie Marada Lawrence died on February 22, 1984 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 161, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 337, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 202, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Fred Morris Craig b. September 8, 1897, d. February 20, 1984
Marriage*Elsie Marada Lawrence married Fred Morris Craig on September 24, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Fred Morris and Elsie Lawrence Craig obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Mettie Pamela Lawrence1,2

F, b. February 25, 1907, d. September 3, 1982
FatherPosey Seldon Lawrence3,4,5,6,1,2 b. July 2, 1877, d. April 28, 1955
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner3,4,5,6,1,2 b. June 15, 1879, d. November 1, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 231-76-0897.7 Mettie Pamela Lawrence was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 She was born on February 25, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4,1,2 As of December 15, 1927,her married name was King.2 She married Oscar Theodore King, son of Andrew William L. King and Martha Victoria Austin, on December 15, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,9,2 Mettie Pamela Lawrence died on September 3, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.7,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 161, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 337, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 182, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 27, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Oscar Theodore King b. November 16, 1907, d. October 19, 1976
Marriage*Mettie Pamela Lawrence married Oscar Theodore King, son of Andrew William L. King and Martha Victoria Austin, on December 15, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Oscar Theodore King obituary in the Oct 21, 1976 edition.
  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. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Stella M. Kingery obituary in the Feb 13, 2013 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alvin Winston Lawrence1,2

M, b. September 14, 1909, d. March 25, 1991
FatherPosey Seldon Lawrence3,4,5,6,7,2 b. July 2, 1877, d. April 28, 1955
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner3,4,5,6,7,2 b. June 15, 1879, d. November 1, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 223-18-7776.8 Alvin Winston Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on September 14, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He married Geneva Madaline Tate, daughter of Edgar Early Tate and Jenny "Jemima" reynolds, on September 5, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,4,2 Alvin Winston Lawrence died on March 25, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.8,9 He Alvin Winston Lawrence, age 81, of Salem, passed away Monday in a Salem hospital. He was a member of the Green Hill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Tate Lawrence; one brother, Roman Lawrence, Salem. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem, by the Rev. Dee Flory. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. on March 26, 1991.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 161, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 337, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 192, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Geneva Madaline Tate b. March 16, 1909, d. March 31, 1991
Marriage*Alvin Winston Lawrence married Geneva Madaline Tate, daughter of Edgar Early Tate and Jenny "Jemima" reynolds, on September 5, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,4,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Winston Lawrence obituary in the Mar 26, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Tate Lawrence obituary in the Apr 2, 1991 edition.

Catherine "Katie" Williams1,2

F, b. January 18, 1900, d. November 9, 1976
FatherJohn Morgan Williams1,2,3 b. April 20, 1862, d. January 15, 1942
MotherEmma Jane Smoot1,2,3 b. May 18, 1864, d. January 1, 1936
     Catherine "Katie" Williams was buried at Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.4,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-76-2707.5 She married Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson.2 Her married name was Johnson. Catherine "Katie" Williams was born on January 18, 1900 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.4,2,5 As of March 1, 1917,her married name was Spencer.6 She married Roscoe C. Spencer on March 1, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6 Catherine "Katie" Williams died on November 9, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.4,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 119, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 479, District 11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 227, District 30-7, Dranesville, Fairfax Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson b. August 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1967
Marriage*Catherine "Katie" Williams married Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson.2 

Family 2

Roscoe C. Spencer b. circa 1889
Marriage*Catherine "Katie" Williams married Roscoe C. Spencer on March 1, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3521] Bermuda Memorial Park, Chesterfield Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Roman W. Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. December 5, 1912, d. April 24, 1996
FatherPosey Seldon Lawrence4,1,2,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1877, d. April 28, 1955
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner4,1,2,5,6,7 b. June 15, 1879, d. November 1, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 230-01-7461.8 Roman W. Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 5, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,1,6,7,10 He married Mary Lou LaPrad, daughter of George Calvin LaPrad and Nannie Bell Boothe, on June 23, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,4,1 Roman W. Lawrence died on April 24, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.9,8,12 He LAWRENCE, Roman 83, of Salem, died Wednesday, April 24, 1996. He was born in Floyd Co. and had lived in Salem for most of his life. He had retired from the Tread Corporation as a construction manager after many years of service. He was a Primitive Baptist and survivors include, his wife, Mary Lou Lawrence; sons and daughters-in-law, G. Leland and Jean Lawrence, S. O'neal and Margaret Lawrence, all of Salem; grandchildren, Ginger Harger, Mannassas, Robert and Brian Lawrence, and their mother Rebecca Lawrence, all of Salem. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem with the Elders Veldon Linn and Thomas Mann officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on April 25, 1996.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 337, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 192, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Mary Lou LaPrad b. May 18, 1915, d. July 18, 2002
Marriage*Roman W. Lawrence married Mary Lou LaPrad, daughter of George Calvin LaPrad and Nannie Bell Boothe, on June 23, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roman Lawrence obituary in the Apr 25, 1996 edition.
  10. [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.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lou Lawrence obituary in the Jul 20, 2002 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Leland Lawrence obituary in the Oct 24, 2012 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gertrude Lawrence1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1916, d. January 7, 1922
FatherPosey Seldon Lawrence5,6,1,2,3,4 b. July 2, 1877, d. April 28, 1955
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner5,6,1,2,3,4 b. June 15, 1879, d. November 1, 1968
     Gertrude Lawrence was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She was born on June 22, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She died on January 7, 1922 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 5.5,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 337, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1690] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 7, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Aug 31, 1922.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Graden Lee Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
FatherHatcher J. Martin5,6,7,4 b. October 26, 1872, d. 1946
MotherCordelia F. "Dillie" Clower5,6,7,4 b. August, 1876, d. 1963
     His Social Security Number was 225-05-8325.8 Graden Lee Martin was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 12, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,8,4 He married Zettie Green Lawrence, daughter of Posey Seldon Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on October 31, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1 Graden Lee Martin died on December 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.8,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 37, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Electric railway track laborer10
1940Carpenter11

Family

Zettie Green Lawrence b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
Marriage*Graden Lee Martin married Zettie Green Lawrence, daughter of Posey Seldon Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on October 31, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.

Hatcher J. Martin1,2,3

M, b. October 26, 1872, d. 1946
FatherHarvey Sanford "Harry" Martin4 b. May 13, 1841, d. June 15, 1929
MotherHannah Bishop4 b. July 4, 1845, d. March 29, 1917
     Hatcher J. Martin was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on October 26, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, daughter of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on December 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 Hatcher J. Martin died in 1946.1,2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower b. August, 1876, d. 1963
Marriage*Hatcher J. Martin married Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, daughter of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on December 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower1

F, b. August, 1876, d. 1963
FatherJames B. Clower1 b. December 12, 1850, d. May 26, 1929
MotherCerena Jane "Rena" Hale1 b. October 8, 1853, d. June 12, 1936
     Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born in August, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Hatcher J. Martin, son of Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin and Hannah Bishop, on December 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of December 27, 1894,her married name was Martin. Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower died in 1963.2,5,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Hatcher J. Martin b. October 26, 1872, d. 1946
Marriage*Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower married Hatcher J. Martin, son of Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin and Hannah Bishop, on December 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Kathleen Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 3, 1922, d. August 27, 2017
FatherGraden Lee Martin1,2,6,7,3,8,9 b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
MotherZettie Green Lawrence1,2,6,7,3,8,9 b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
     Kathleen Martin was buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, 2198 K Ville Avenue, Auburndale, Polk Co., Florida.10,5 She Kathleen Martin Alls, age 95 passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017. Kathleen was born June 3, 1922 in Roanoke, Virginia. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Walter M. Alls; daughters Linda, Pat, Vicki and Audrey; sisters, Evelyn, Dorothy and Nancy, grandchildren: Julie Bassett, Cindy Alla and Richard Alls. Kathleen was preceded in death by; sons Glen Travis and Ronnie Travis and sister Virginia. A burial will occur at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, Florida.5 She was born on June 3, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 As of June 10, 1938,her married name was Travis.3 She married Wade Hampton Travis Jr. on June 10, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Kathleen Martin and Wade Hampton Travis Jr. were divorced on December 28, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4 As of March 31, 1962,her married name was Alls.3 Kathleen Martin married Walter Mason Alls on March 31, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6,3,5 Kathleen Martin died on August 27, 2017 at Florida at age 95.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Wade Hampton Travis Jr. b. April 12, 1919, d. March 22, 1981
Marriage*Kathleen Martin married Wade Hampton Travis Jr. on June 10, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Kathleen Martin and Wade Hampton Travis Jr. were divorced on December 28, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Walter Mason Alls b. November 30, 1933, d. December 11, 2017
Marriage*Kathleen Martin married Walter Mason Alls on March 31, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S8586] Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/winter-haven-fl/ott-laughlin-funeral-home/4821, From the Kathleen Martin Alls obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.
  10. [S9372] Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Polk Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Ronnie Travis obituary in the Dec 10, 1966 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Victoria Travis Frazier obituary.

Robert Lee "Bob" Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 12, 1924, d. November 13, 1980
FatherGraden Lee Martin1,6,2,7,3,4,5,8,9 b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
MotherZettie Green Lawrence1,6,2,7,3,4,5,8,9 b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
     Robert Lee "Bob" Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 12, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Ruth Carrie Bane on February 10, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Robert Lee "Bob" Martin died on November 13, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Ruth Carrie Bane b. January 16, 1924
Marriage*Robert Lee "Bob" Martin married Ruth Carrie Bane on February 10, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.

Roy Junior "Papa Roy" Martin1,2,3

M, b. September 3, 1927, d. February 27, 2006
FatherGraden Lee Martin1,4,2,5,6,3,7,8 b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
MotherZettie Green Lawrence1,4,2,5,6,3,7,8 b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
     Roy Junior "Papa Roy" Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 3, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3,9 He married Sarah Rebecca Quail on December 23, 1944.4,2,3 Roy Junior "Papa Roy" Martin died on February 27, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,9 He In loving memory of Roy Junior Martin, "Papa Roy." Dear husband, Daddy and Granddaddy, he was loved by everybody, passed on to meet his Heavenly Father. Roy Junior Martin, 78, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 27, 2006 at home. He was employed by Norfolk and Western for 27 years and was a member of First Evangelical Methodist Church of Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grade and Zettie Martin; and brothers, Bob Martin and Eddie Martin. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sarah Q. Martin; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Peggy Martin of Salem, Blaine and Barbara Martin of Richmond; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Stephen Stump; grandchildren, David and wife, Amy Martin, Laura and husband, Matt Tucker, Ashley Stump, Kevin Martin, Scott Martin, and Trevor Stump; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Madison Martin, and soon to be born, Carson Tucker; sisters and their husbands, Evelyn and Gene Yates, Kathaleen and Walter Alls, Dorothy and Jack Boothe, Nancy and Bobby Whitmire, and Virginia Wells; brother and his wife, James and Shirley Martin. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday night 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2, 1 p.m. at First Evangelical Methodist Church, with the Rev. Travis Oswald and the Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on February 28, 2006.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Sarah Rebecca Quail
Marriage*Roy Junior "Papa Roy" Martin married Sarah Rebecca Quail on December 23, 1944.4,2,3 
Children
  • Michael David Martin2,3
  • Blaine McKenny Martin2,3
  • Janet Leigh Martin2,3

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ronsford James "Jim" Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 7, 1932, d. March 10, 2010
FatherGraden Lee Martin1,2,3,4,6 b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
MotherZettie Green Lawrence1,2,3,4,6 b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 224-36-6855.7 Ronsford James "Jim" Martin was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on January 7, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,8 He married Martha Anne Martin on October 13, 1951 at Union, Union Co., South Carolina.9 Ronsford James "Jim" Martin and Martha Anne Martin were divorced on April 4, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Ronsford James "Jim" Martin married Shirley June Underwood on November 13, 1955 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,2,4 Ronsford James "Jim" Martin died on March 10, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,5,7 He Ronsford James (Jim) Martin, 78, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010. He served his country in the United States Army for two years and the Army Reserves for 10 years. He was a Truck Driver and Fleet Manager for Sav-A-Stop for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Graden and Zettie Martin; and his brothers, Bob, Eddie and Roy Martin. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley Martin; his sons, Ronnie, Jeff and Darryl Martin; his daughter, Melissa Grant and husband, Granville; his grandchildren, Adam and Lauren Martin and Zeb Grant. He is also survived by his sisters, Kathleen Alls and husband, Buddy, Virginia Wells, Evelyn Yates and husband, Gene, Dorothy Boothe and husband, Jack, and Nancy Whitmer and husband, Bobby. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 10 a.m. to noon with a funeral service to begin at noon with Pastor Elwood Carwille officiating. The interment will follow in Butts Cemetery. on March 12, 2010.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Martha Anne Martin
Marriage*Ronsford James "Jim" Martin married Martha Anne Martin on October 13, 1951 at Union, Union Co., South Carolina.9 
Divorce* Ronsford James "Jim" Martin and Martha Anne Martin were divorced on April 4, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 

Family 2

Shirley June Underwood
Marriage*Ronsford James "Jim" Martin married Shirley June Underwood on November 13, 1955 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford Lee Martin obituary in the May 13, 2011 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 6, 1934, d. November 23, 2000
FatherGraden Lee Martin1,2,8,9,5,10 b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
MotherZettie Green Lawrence1,2,8,9,5,10 b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
     Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 227-42-3597.11 He was born on August 6, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,4,6 He married Gladys Anne Parrish on July 3, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin and Gladys Anne Parrish were divorced on March 10, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin married Shirley Marie Stump on December 31, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin died on November 23, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.3,11,7 He MARTIN, Edward R., ( Eddie ), 66, of Boones Mill, and formerly of Salem, was escorted by Angels to Heaven on Thursday, November 23, 2000. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley Martin; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Jody Martin, Clayton and Beth Martin, Donnie and Caril Martin, Tony, Richard and Patrick Martin; daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Steve Nichols, Christie and Tillow Dishon, Rita Boitnott; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Sarah Martin, James and Shirley Martin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia Wells, Kathleen and Walter Alls, Evelyn and Gene Yates, Dorothy and Jack Boothe, Nancy and Bobby Whitmer. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Carilion Hospice of Franklin County. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2000 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd., by the Rev. Jerry Clevenger. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. on November 25, 2000.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Gladys Anne Parrish
Marriage*Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin married Gladys Anne Parrish on July 3, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin and Gladys Anne Parrish were divorced on March 10, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Barry Martin3,12
  • Patrick Martin3,12
  • Rita Martin3
  • Marie Annette Martin+3,12,5 b. July 9, 1956, d. December 19, 2013
  • Clayton Edward Martin3,12,5
  • Donald Lynn "Donnie" Martin3,12,5
  • Anthony Quinn "Tony" Martin3,12,5
  • Richard Dennis Martin3,12,5
  • Christie Anne Martin3,12

Family 2

Shirley Marie Stump b. July 15, 1933, d. April 24, 2024
Marriage*Edward Raymond "Eddie" Martin married Shirley Marie Stump on December 31, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward R. Martin obituary in the Nov 25, 2000 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Nichols obituary in the Dec 22, 2013 edition.

Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1967
     Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson married Catherine "Katie" Williams, daughter of John Morgan Williams and Emma Jane Smoot.4 His Social Security Number was 577-28-6215.6 Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson was buried at Winchester National Cemetery, 401 National Avenue, Winchester, Virginia.7,8 He was born on August 18, 1894 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,7,2,3,5,8 He died on July 31, 1967 at Berkeley Co., West Virginia, at age 72.7,3,5,8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 227, District 30-7, Dranesville, Fairfax Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Auto mechanic9

Family

Catherine "Katie" Williams b. January 18, 1900, d. November 9, 1976
Marriage*Calvin Harold "Cal" Johnson married Catherine "Katie" Williams, daughter of John Morgan Williams and Emma Jane Smoot.4 

Citations

  1. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the John Edward Williams obituary in the Nov 30, 1964 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S12668] Winchester National Cemetery, Winchester, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Dare Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. November 20, 1929, d. January 15, 2022
FatherGraden Lee Martin1,5,2,6,7,8 b. December 12, 1895, d. December 28, 1968
MotherZettie Green Lawrence1,5,2,6,7,8 b. July 1, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
     Virginia Dare Martin was born on November 20, 1929 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,8 As of December 29, 1951,her married name was Wells.3 She married Vernon McClure Wells on December 29, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,8 Virginia Dare Martin died on January 15, 2022 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 92.8 She Virginia M. Wells, November 20, 1929 - January 15, 2022. Virginia M. Wells, 92, of Northern Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Spring Arbor Cottage of Leesburg after a long battle with Dementia. Virginia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who were blessed to know her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon M. Wells; her parents, Graden and Zettie Martin; four brothers, Robert Martin, Roy Martin, James Martin and Edward Martin, and one sister, Kathleen Alls. She is survived by her two sons, Steven B. Wells (Karen) and Mark T. Wells; one daughter, Elizabeth Samson (Will); four grandchildren, Jason and Deanna Wells, Zoe and Noah Oldham; one great-grandson, Sean Nelson; and three sisters, Evelyn Yates, Dorothy Boothe, and Nancy Whitmer (Robert); multiple nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the excellent care she received over the past four and a half years at Spring Arbor, and in recent months the hospice care provided by Capital Caring Health. on January 20, 2022.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 191, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Vernon McClure Wells b. April 11, 1926, d. May 24, 1990
Marriage*Virginia Dare Martin married Vernon McClure Wells on December 29, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,8 
Children
  • Elizabeth Wells8
  • Steven Bennett Wells3,8
  • Mark Timothy Wells3,8

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronsford James Martin obituary in the Mar 12, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.

Walter Mason Alls1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 30, 1933, d. December 11, 2017
     Walter Mason Alls was buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, 2198 K Ville Avenue, Auburndale, Polk Co., Florida.6 He Walter Mason Alls, November 30, 1933 – December 11, 2017, 84, an Army veteran, died 12/11/17. Service Fri. at 2 p.m. at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale.7 He was born on November 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,7 He married Kathleen Martin, daughter of Graden Lee Martin and Zettie Green Lawrence, on March 31, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 Walter Mason Alls died on December 11, 2017 at Florida at age 84.7

Family

Kathleen Martin b. June 3, 1922, d. August 27, 2017
Marriage*He married Kathleen Martin, daughter of Graden Lee Martin and Zettie Green Lawrence, on March 31, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Junior Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9372] Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Polk Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S8586] Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/winter-haven-fl/ott-laughlin-funeral-home/4821, From the Walter Mason Alls obituary.
  8. [S8586] Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/winter-haven-fl/ott-laughlin-funeral-home/4821, From the Kathleen Martin Alls obituary.

Vernon McClure Wells1,2,3,4

M, b. April 11, 1926, d. May 24, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4747.4 Vernon McClure Wells was born on April 11, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Virginia Dare Martin, daughter of Graden Lee Martin and Zettie Green Lawrence, on December 29, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Vernon McClure Wells died on May 24, 1990 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 64.4,6

Family

Virginia Dare Martin b. November 20, 1929, d. January 15, 2022
Marriage*He married Virginia Dare Martin, daughter of Graden Lee Martin and Zettie Green Lawrence, on December 29, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children
  • Elizabeth Wells5
  • Steven Bennett Wells2,5
  • Mark Timothy Wells2,5

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Zettie Green Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia M. Wells obituary in the Jan 20, 2022 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ernest Raymond "Jack" Williams1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 1, 1902, d. November 21, 1990
FatherJohn Morgan Williams1,7,8,9,10,2,11,12,13,5,6 b. April 20, 1862, d. January 15, 1942
MotherEmma Jane Smoot1,7,9,10,2,11,13,5,6 b. May 18, 1864, d. January 1, 1936
     Ernest Raymond "Jack" Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,14 His Social Security Number was 719-03-2306.15 He was born on June 1, 1902 at Allens Creek, Nelson Co., Virginia.15,2,4,14,6 He married Eula Beatrice Cumbie on August 8, 1927 at Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,5 Ernest Raymond "Jack" Williams died on November 21, 1990 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.15,2,3,14 He Ernest Raymond (Jack) Williams, 88, of 108 Woody's Lane, Madison Heights, died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1990 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Eula Cumbie Williams. Born in Amherst County, June 1, 1902, he was a son of the late John Morgan Williams and Emma Smoot Williams. He was a member of Madison Heights United Methodist Church and was a retired car inspector with the Southern Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (AFL-CIO) Spencer Lodge No. 205. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Gaynell (Sally) Schalk of Muskegon, Mich; one son, Clarence E. Williams and daughter-in-law, Dianne H. Williams, of Madison Heights; five grandchildren, Ernest Campbell of Fruitport, Mich., Eddie Williams, Billy Williams, both of Madison heights, Marie Smith of Muskeogon, Mich., and Julia Thompson of Orlando, Fla., six great-grandchildren; a devoted sister-in-law, Thelma Cumbie of Madison Heights; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Calvin Lynwood Williams, four sisters and two brothers. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Bob Lamb and the Rev. Glenn David Vaughan. on November 22, 1990.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 479, District 11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 54, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 130, District 63-6, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 49, District 5-6, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1950Railroad car inspector16

Family

Eula Beatrice Cumbie b. September 27, 1909, d. October 29, 1994
Marriage*Ernest Raymond "Jack" Williams married Eula Beatrice Cumbie on August 8, 1927 at Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Ernest Raymond Williams obituary in the Nov 22, 1990 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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Emma Jane Williams obituary in the Jan 2, 1936 edition.
  8. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the John Morgan Williams obituary in the Jan 17, 1942 edition.
  9. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Nettie Blanche Williams Taylor obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the John Edward Williams obituary in the Nov 30, 1964 edition.
  11. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Emma Gertrude Williams Smith obituary in the Oct 1, 1986 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Clarence Edward Williams obituary in the Jul 4, 2018 edition.

Fred Morris Craig1,2,3

M, b. September 8, 1897, d. February 20, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 225-16-4959.4 Fred Morris Craig SHAWSVILLE - Fred Morris Craig, age 86, and Elsie Lawrence Craig, age 79, died at their home. Mr. Craig is survived by one sister, Mrs. Earl (Countess) Grace, Roanoke. Mrs. Craig is survived by one sister, Mrs. Zettie Lawrence Martin, Salem; two brothers, Alvin W. Lawrence and Roman Lawrence, both of Salem. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. Interment in White Cemetery, Shawsville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 7:00 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home.2 He was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on September 8, 1897 at Virginia.4,3 He married Elsie Marada Lawrence, daughter of Posey Seldon Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on September 24, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,6 Fred Morris Craig died on February 20, 1984 at age 86.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7

Family

Elsie Marada Lawrence b. June 1, 1904, d. February 22, 1984
Marriage*Fred Morris Craig married Elsie Marada Lawrence, daughter of Posey Seldon Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on September 24, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Fred Morris and Elsie Lawrence Craig obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.