Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney1,2,3,4
M, b. May 24, 1934, d. February 1, 2001
Father | Major Lee Sweeney Sr.5,6,7,2,8,9 b. April 4, 1902, d. April 16, 1993 |
Mother | Margaret Marie Powell5,6,7,2,8,9 b. October 12, 1905, d. May 18, 2003 |
Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 His Social Security Number was 230-38-1189.10 He was born on May 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,4 He married Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi on April 17, 1954.2,11 Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney died on February 1, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.10,7,3,4 He SWEENEY, Oliver, (Jack), 66, of Radford, formerly of Floyd, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, Major Lee Sweeney, Sr., and two brothers, M. L. Sweeney and Tom Sweeney. Surviving are his wife, Shirley W. Sweeney of Radford; mother, Margaret P. Sweeney of Floyd; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marla Melvin of Floyd and Susan and Arlie Hill of Radford; five grandchildren, Amy and Butch Cook of Stafford, Shana and Brian Griffith of Floyd, Kayla Melvin of Floyd, Daniel Hill of Radford, Brandon Hill of Radford; two great-grandchildren, Madeline Cook, Onyia Griffith; special niece, Deborah "Doat" Sickey of Indian Valley; two sisters, Daphine Sowers of Floyd, Cindy Evans of Ridgeway; four brothers, Max E. Sweeney of Roanoke, W. Bruce Sweeney of Floyd, W. Barry Sweeney of Floyd, S. Douglas Sweeney of Troutville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 4, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Graham Mitchell and the Rev. Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. on February 3, 2001.7
Family | Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi b. December 22, 1938, d. January 16, 2008 |
Marriage* | Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney married Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi on April 17, 1954.2,11 |
Children |
Citations
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Sweeney obituary in the Feb 3, 2001 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Nola Witkoski Sweeney obituary in the Jan 17, 2008 edition.
Daphine W. Sweeney1,2,3,4
F, b. July 2, 1930, d. February 15, 2021
Father | Major Lee Sweeney Sr.1,5,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. April 4, 1902, d. April 16, 1993 |
Mother | Margaret Marie Powell1,5,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. October 12, 1905, d. May 18, 2003 |
Daphine W. Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 She was born on July 2, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 She married Warren C. Sowers Sr., son of Cleophas Sowers and Etta Weeks, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,4,8 As of October 10, 1946,her married name was Sowers. Daphine W. Sweeney died on February 15, 2021 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.8 She Daphine Sweeney Sowers, July 2nd, 1930 - February 15th, 2021. Daphine S. Sowers, 90, of Floyd, passed away on February 15, 2021. She served others with a passion as a nurse in numerous nursing facilities for her whole adult life. She had a love for all animals and could play any instrument she picked up. Daphine was a member of Calvary Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren C. Sowers; parents, Major and Margaret Sweeny; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by five sons, Sonny and Angie Sowers, Russell and Joyce Sowers, Tony Sowers, Dennis and Gwen Sowers, and Joseph Sowers. She had six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren along with numerous brothers and sisters. The family would like to thank Skyline Manor Nursing and Socials Services for all their care and compassion. on February 25, 2021.8
Family | Warren C. Sowers Sr. b. March 10, 1921, d. January 17, 2016 |
Marriage* | Daphine W. Sweeney married Warren C. Sowers Sr., son of Cleophas Sowers and Etta Weeks, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,4,8 |
Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Sweeney obituary in the Feb 3, 2001 edition.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Daphine S. Sowers obituary in the Feb 25, 2021 edition.
- [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren C. Sowers obituary in the Jan 19, 2016 edition.
- [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Kolten Keith and Mikayla Keith birth announcement in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
Warren C. Sowers Sr.1,2,3,4
M, b. March 10, 1921, d. January 17, 2016
Father | Cleophas Sowers1,3 b. February 26, 1896, d. March 23, 1984 |
Mother | Etta Weeks1,3 b. April 2, 1895, d. July 11, 1979 |
Warren C. Sowers Sr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 10, 1921 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Daphine W. Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,5 Warren C. Sowers Sr. died on January 17, 2016 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.3 He Warren C. Sowers, 94, of Floyd, passed away January 17, 2016, at his home. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleophus Sowers; mother, Etta Sowers; sisters, Eva Sowers and Faye Johnson; and brother, Ordway Sowers.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Daphine Sowers; brother, Cova Sowers; four sons, Russell and Joyce Sowers, Tony Sowers, Dennis and Gwen Sowers, and Joseph Sowers. He has six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.Graveside services will be at Jacksonville Cemetery. on January 19, 2016.3
Family | Daphine W. Sweeney b. July 2, 1930, d. February 15, 2021 |
Marriage* | Warren C. Sowers Sr. married Daphine W. Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren C. Sowers obituary in the Jan 19, 2016 edition.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Daphine S. Sowers obituary in the Feb 25, 2021 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Kolten Keith and Mikayla Keith birth announcement in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
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 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Eanes obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy V. Eanes obituary in the Oct 20, 2002 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
- [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 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Eanes obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy V. Eanes obituary in the Oct 20, 2002 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey Wendell Dalton obituary in the Jun 13, 2007 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [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 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Edward Wirt obituary in the Feb 7, 2012 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S593] Daily Press, From the George W. Barnes obituary in the Jun 20, 2005 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5479] Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, New Kent Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [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 |
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Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [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
- [S86] Clovis E. Linkous, The Linkous Family History Expanded.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burnett Marvel Linkous obituary in the Oct 2, 1999 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [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
Father | Samuel A. McNeil1,3,5,6,8 b. September, 1832, d. 1915 |
Mother | Sarah 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
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 |
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Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1702] Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 23, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1949 - Nov 4, 1951.
- [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/McNeilCemetery.html
- [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Jacob William McNeil obituary in the Apr 30, 1951 edition.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [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
Father | John Walters1,2 b. circa 1818 |
Mother | Rhoda Rutrough1,2 b. circa 1824, d. September 7, 1889 |
Sarah J. Walters was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 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
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 |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [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
Father | Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills1,2,5 b. December 23, 1850, d. May 21, 1929 |
Mother | Tabitha 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
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 |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [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
Father | Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner5,6,7,3,8 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934 |
Mother | Doshia 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
Family | |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Mae Conner obituary in the Oct 20, 1999 edition.
- [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&
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [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 |
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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 |
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Lena Matilda King1,2
F, b. June 27, 1901, d. September 30, 1983
Father | John Radford King1,2,3,4 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944 |
Mother | Jemmia 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
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 |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Beck obituary in the Oct 1, 1983 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [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
Father | John Radford King4,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944 |
Mother | Jemmia 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
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 |
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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
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Curtis King obituary in the Dec 3, 1995 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Stump King obituary in the Apr 5, 1970 edition.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File, Record # 02-19.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [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
Father | John Radford King4,5,6,7,2 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944 |
Mother | Jemmia 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
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 |
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Citations
- [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Billy Wayne King obituary in the Sep 1, 1976 edition.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Hilda Jane King Radford obituary.
- [S12486] Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ashland-va/nelsen-ashland/5087, From the Doris Marie King obituary.
- [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
Father | Charles Henry Simpson1,2,3 b. April 18, 1891, d. September 10, 1969 |
Mother | Cora 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
Family | Richard Coleman |
Marriage* | Marjorie H. "Margie" Simpson married Richard Coleman.3 |
Citations
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- [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
Father | Charles Henry Simpson2,3 b. April 18, 1891, d. September 10, 1969 |
Mother | Cora Alice DeWeese2,3 b. April 9, 1897, d. August 28, 1985 |
George Thomas Poff
M, b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
Father | William Jacob Poff1,2 b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924 |
Mother | Mary 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
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 |
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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 |
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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
- [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S268] Glenna G. Garner, Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [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
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 |
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Citations
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S268] Glenna G. Garner, Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
- [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
Father | George Thomas Poff1,2,3 b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963 |
Mother | Addie 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
Family | George Melvin Foley |
Marriage* | Clara Mabel Poff married George Melvin Foley.5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Elizabeth Poff Riddle obituary in the Sep 5, 2001 edition.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Melvin Thomas "Tom" Foley obituary in the Apr 26, 2014 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.