Posey Maynard Hale1

M, b. March 20, 1907, d. August 11, 1935
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale2,3,1 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner2,3,1 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     Posey Maynard Hale married Gladys Marie Underwood. Posey Maynard Hale was born on March 20, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He died on August 11, 1935 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 28; Posey committed suicide by shooting himself.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 199, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3

Family

Gladys Marie Underwood b. March 12, 1911, d. December 19, 2000
Marriage*Posey Maynard Hale married Gladys Marie Underwood. 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Joshua S. "Bird" Agee1,2

M, b. August 8, 1852, d. May 11, 1928
FatherJohn Agee1 b. January 13, 1822, d. October 28, 1901
MotherLucinda R. Wood1 b. May 3, 1823, d. June 23, 1900
     Joshua S. "Bird" Agee was born on August 8, 1852 at Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis in 1872.1 Joshua S. "Bird" Agee died on May 11, 1928 at age 75.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis b. January 18, 1853, d. February 6, 1934
Marriage*Joshua S. "Bird" Agee married Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis in 1872.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis1

F, b. January 18, 1853, d. February 6, 1934
     Her married name was Agee. Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis was born on January 18, 1853 at Virginia.1 She married Joshua S. "Bird" Agee, son of John Agee and Lucinda R. Wood, in 1872.1 Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis died on February 6, 1934 at age 81.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Joshua S. "Bird" Agee b. August 8, 1852, d. May 11, 1928
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis married Joshua S. "Bird" Agee, son of John Agee and Lucinda R. Wood, in 1872.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ernest Leslie Poff1,2

M, b. November 25, 1897, d. March 11, 1987
FatherWilliam Asa Poff3,4 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt3,4 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Ernest Leslie Poff was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 233-07-0526.5 He was born on November 25, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,6 He married Elizabeth C. Turner circa 1918.4,1,7,8 Ernest Leslie Poff died on March 11, 1987 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.1,6 He Ernest Leslie Poff, 89, of 505 Vine St., St. Albans, died March 11, 1987, at home after a long illness. He was a retired paint contractor. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, the Gideons, and the Painters union. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Poff; daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Williams and Mrs. Vashti Hardin, both of St. Albans, Mrs. Betty Harden of Winston-Salem, N.C; son, Howard L. of St. Albans; sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Epperly of Christiansburg, Va., Mrs. Hattie Heckathorn of Newcastle, Pa., Mrs. Dorothy Marshall and Mrs. Elizabeth Ahart, both of Norfolk, Va; brothers, Walter L. of Norfolk, Cecil of California; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Andrews United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans and one hour prior to service at the church.
on March 12, 1987.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 337, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 25, District 57, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 334, District 20-94A, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Chauffeur4
1930House painter7
1940Painting contractor9

Family

Elizabeth C. Turner b. January 28, 1900, d. May 2, 1990
Marriage*Ernest Leslie Poff married Elizabeth C. Turner circa 1918.4,1,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Ernest Leslie Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1987 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5100] FuneralPlan.com, online FuneralPlan.com, From the Howard L. Poff obituary.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Glenwood Poff obituary in the Oct 30, 1937 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Glenwood Poff death certificate.
  13. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Elizabeth Poff Hardin obituary in the Feb 10, 2009 edition.

William Castilla Poff1,2,3

M, b. July 26, 1899, d. February, 1974
FatherWilliam Asa Poff1,2,3 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt1,2,3 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     His Social Security Number was 218-03-9225.4 William Castilla Poff married Rena Martha Rankin.5 William Castilla Poff was born on July 26, 1899 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 He died in February, 1974 at Maryland at age 74.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 14, District 4-661, Baltimore, Maryland6
1940Dwelling 325, District 3-58, Election District 9, Baltimore Co., Maryland5

Occupation

1930Painter6
1940Painter5

Family

Rena Martha Rankin b. August 27, 1902, d. January 21, 1991
Marriage*William Castilla Poff married Rena Martha Rankin.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Poff-Sutton marriage announcement in the Nov 7, 1954 edition.

Hattie Montana Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 10, 1901, d. September 19, 1992
FatherWilliam Asa Poff1,2,4,6 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt1,2,4,6 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 231-26-6451.7 Hattie Montana Poff was born on December 10, 1901 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,6,8 As of August 1, 1918,her married name was Prince. She married Robert Allen Prince on August 1, 1918.8 As of March 9, 1923,her married name was Burns.4 Hattie Montana Poff married Joseph Henry Burns on March 9, 1923 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4 As of September 19, 1924,her married name was Renn.3 Hattie Montana Poff married Hugh Everett Renn on September 19, 1924 at Portsmouth, Virginia.3,9 Hattie Montana Poff and Hugh Everett Renn were divorced on August 5, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.9 As of circa 1930,her married name was Heckathorn.10 Hattie Montana Poff married Frank Benjamin Heckathorn circa 1930.5,6 Hattie Montana Poff died on September 19, 1992 at Pennsylvania at age 90; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Sep 26th.6,7 She Hattie Montana Heckathorn, 90, died at the Golden Hill Nursing Home at 9:15 a.m. on Sept. 19, 1992. She was born in West Virginia on Dec. 10, 1901, to William A. and Rhonda Jane Poff. Her husband, Frank B. Heckathorn, died June 27, 1972, Mrs. Heckathorn was a retired private duty licensed practical nurse, having worked in both Norfolk, Va., and New Castle. A member of the Salvation Army, she belonged to its Home League and League of Mercy. She also stood the kettles for the Salvation Army’s Christmas collections. (her husband's date of death is incorrect in this obituary) on September 21, 1992.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West VirginiaHattie and her daughter were enumerated in the household of her father William2
1940Dwelling 150, District 37-17, Neshannock, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania11

Family 1

Robert Allen Prince
Marriage*Hattie Montana Poff married Robert Allen Prince on August 1, 1918.8 
Child

Family 2

Joseph Henry Burns b. circa 1901
Marriage*Hattie Montana Poff married Joseph Henry Burns on March 9, 1923 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4 

Family 3

Hugh Everett Renn b. circa 1902, d. August 6, 1935
Marriage*Hattie Montana Poff married Hugh Everett Renn on September 19, 1924 at Portsmouth, Virginia.3,9 
Divorce* Hattie Montana Poff and Hugh Everett Renn were divorced on August 5, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.9 

Family 4

Frank Benjamin Heckathorn b. January 12, 1895, d. June 27, 1967
Marriage*Hattie Montana Poff married Frank Benjamin Heckathorn circa 1930.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  5. [S5291] New Castle News, From the Frank B. Heckathorn obituary in the Jun 28, 1967 edition.
  6. [S5291] New Castle News, From the Hattie Montana Heckathorn obituary in the Sep 21, 1992 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Ernest Leslie Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1987 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Walter Lee Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 27, 1903, d. October 2, 1989
FatherWilliam Asa Poff2,3,6 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt2,3,6 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     His Social Security Number was 226-22-0754.7 Walter Lee Poff was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.8 He was born on June 27, 1903 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,8,6 He married Rena Esther Story on April 14, 1926 at Norfolk, Virginia.9,5,10 Walter Lee Poff married Sarah Basnight on April 9, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,8,6 Walter Lee Poff died on October 2, 1989 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 86.7,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Rena Esther Story b. September 12, 1908, d. June 17, 1937
Marriage*Walter Lee Poff married Rena Esther Story on April 14, 1926 at Norfolk, Virginia.9,5,10 
Children
  • Esther Lee Poff6
  • Doris Faye Poff6

Family 2

Sarah Basnight b. September 5, 1908, d. October 11, 1996
Marriage*Walter Lee Poff married Sarah Basnight on April 9, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,8,6 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Ernest Leslie Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1987 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Sarah Basnight Poff obituary in the Oct 13, 1996 edition.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2268] Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, 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=281&GRid=24248809&CRid=51947&df=all&
  9. [S2269] Elam Cemetery, Sussex Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=24686443&CRid=50131&
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Kathleen Lillian Poff1,2

F, b. April 7, 1907, d. April 26, 1958
FatherWilliam Asa Poff1,2,3 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt1,2,3 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Kathleen Lillian Poff was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.4,3 She was born on April 7, 1907 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1908.4,3 As of November 7, 1927,her married name was Cotton.5 She married Raymond C. Cotton on November 7, 1927 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,5,3 Kathleen Lillian Poff died on April 26, 1958 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 51.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 188, District 64, Norfolk, Virginia6

Family

Raymond C. Cotton b. January 10, 1897, d. July 24, 1958
Marriage*Kathleen Lillian Poff married Raymond C. Cotton on November 7, 1927 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,5,3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Melvin Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 30, 1908, d. September 15, 1993
FatherWilliam Asa Poff2,4,8 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt2,4,8 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Cecil Melvin Poff was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.9,10 His Social Security Number was 229-10-6851.11 He was born on June 30, 1908 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11,9,6,12,10 He married Iris Lee Walsh on February 16, 1932 at Norfolk, Virginia.5 Cecil Melvin Poff married Edna W. Henon on October 18, 1944 at Benton Co., Arkansas.7 Cecil Melvin Poff married Consuelo L. Luna/Endlich on April 4, 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California.13 Cecil Melvin Poff married Gertrude Elfrieda Vaughan on April 4, 1972 at Riverside Co., California.14 Cecil Melvin Poff died on September 15, 1993 at Riverside Co., California, at age 85.11,3,9,10,12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 183, District 64, Norfolk, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 100, District 114-61, Norfolk, Virginia15

Occupation

1930D. P. store manager8
1940Butcher15

Family 1

Iris Lee Walsh b. January 1, 1913, d. June 17, 2013
Marriage*Cecil Melvin Poff married Iris Lee Walsh on February 16, 1932 at Norfolk, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Edna W. Henon b. circa 1916
Marriage*Cecil Melvin Poff married Edna W. Henon on October 18, 1944 at Benton Co., Arkansas.7 
Child
  • Doris Catherine Poff17

Family 3

Consuelo L. Luna/Endlich b. circa 1917
Marriage*Cecil Melvin Poff married Consuelo L. Luna/Endlich on April 4, 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California.13 

Family 4

Gertrude Elfrieda Vaughan b. August 22, 1910, d. March 26, 1977
Marriage*Cecil Melvin Poff married Gertrude Elfrieda Vaughan on April 4, 1972 at Riverside Co., California.14 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Ernest Leslie Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1987 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  10. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  14. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12236] Miller Funeral Home, online www.millerfhc.com, From the Iris Lee Walsh Fairfield obituary.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ora Rebecca Poff1

F, b. December 7, 1911, d. December 15, 1985
FatherWilliam Asa Poff2,1,3 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt2,1 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Her married name was Cunningham.4 Her Social Security Number was 223-18-1789.5 Ora Rebecca Poff married James Selden Cunningham.6 Ora Rebecca Poff was born on December 7, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,4,5 She married Rubin Midgett on August 7, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 As of August 7, 1929,her married name was Midgett.1 Ora Rebecca Poff and Rubin Midgett were divorced on December 6, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.8 Ora Rebecca Poff died on December 15, 1985 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 74.7,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 118, District 3, Norfolk, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 75, District 65-12, East Fairmont, Norfolk Co., Virginia3

Family 1

James Selden Cunningham b. August 14, 1907, d. April 13, 1976
Marriage*Ora Rebecca Poff married James Selden Cunningham.6 

Family 2

Rubin Midgett b. March 14, 1907, d. November 16, 1993
Marriage*Ora Rebecca Poff married Rubin Midgett on August 7, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ora Rebecca Poff and Rubin Midgett were divorced on December 6, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S79] Our Ancestors of South Hampton Roads, online http://digginforkin.tripod.com/SHRds/index.html
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Betty Marie Tapscott obituary in the Dec 14, 2009 edition.

Stella M. Poff1,2

F, b. September 30, 1913, d. October 18, 1931
FatherWilliam Asa Poff1,3,2 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt1,3,2 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Stella M. Poff was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.2 She was born on September 30, 1913 at West Virginia.2 She died on October 18, 1931 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 18.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 183, District 64, Norfolk, Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Edward Raymond Poff1,2,3

M, b. August 17, 1915, d. November 26, 1972
FatherWilliam Asa Poff1,2,3 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt1,2,3 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Edward Raymond Poff was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.4,3 His Social Security Number was 226-16-7505.5 He married Ellen Thompson.4 Edward Raymond Poff was born on August 17, 1915 at West Virginia.5,3 He died on November 26, 1972 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 57.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 183, District 64, Norfolk, Virginia2

Family

Ellen Thompson b. January 17, 1912, d. August 22, 1974
Marriage*Edward Raymond Poff married Ellen Thompson.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elizabeth Mamie Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. December 29, 1917, d. August 9, 2011
FatherWilliam Asa Poff1,2,3,4 b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
MotherRhoda Jane Wirt1,2,3,4 b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Elizabeth Mamie Poff was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.5 She was born on December 29, 1917 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,4 As of January 18, 1934,her married name was West.7 She married Clarence Vernon West on January 18, 1934 at Norfolk, Virginia.7 Elizabeth Mamie Poff and Clarence Vernon West were divorced on July 19, 1938 at Virginia.8 As of July 12, 1940,her married name was Ahart.4 Elizabeth Mamie Poff married Robert Odell Ahart on July 12, 1940 at Norfolk, Virginia.5,4 As of March 6, 1999,her married name was Frango.4 Elizabeth Mamie Poff married Patsy James Frango on March 6, 1999 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,5 Elizabeth Mamie Poff died on August 9, 2011 at Virginia at age 93.6,5 She VIRGINIA BEACH - Elizabeth Ahart Frango, 93, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. She was the wife of the late Robert O. Ahart and the late Patsy J. "Pat" Frango. She was devoted to the Salvation Army, where she served many roles, including hospitality sergeant, correspondence coordinator and bell-ringer. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. Troester and her husband Wayne of Virginia Beach, and Elizabeth Carol Uhl and her husband Bill of Suffolk; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Elmer F. Ahart Sr. and a grandson, Howard Lee Ahart. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 5516 Raby Road, Norfolk, with Lt. Jacob Granados officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St., Norfolk. The family would like to express their gratitude to Wanda Wyatt and the staff of Sentara Hospice for their exceptional care during her illness. on August 10, 2011.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 183, District 64, Norfolk, Virginia3

Family 1

Clarence Vernon West
Marriage*Elizabeth Mamie Poff married Clarence Vernon West on January 18, 1934 at Norfolk, Virginia.7 
Divorce* Elizabeth Mamie Poff and Clarence Vernon West were divorced on July 19, 1938 at Virginia.8 

Family 2

Robert Odell Ahart b. April 20, 1917, d. January 27, 1987
Marriage*Elizabeth Mamie Poff married Robert Odell Ahart on July 12, 1940 at Norfolk, Virginia.5,4 
Children

Family 3

Patsy James Frango b. July 31, 1924, d. November 4, 2007
Marriage*Elizabeth Mamie Poff married Patsy James Frango on March 6, 1999 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Ernest Leslie Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1987 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Elizabeth Ahart Frango obituary in the Aug 10, 2011 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Elmer Franklin Ahart obituary in the Mar 31, 2010 edition.

Charles Washington Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 6, 1881, d. February 5, 1944
FatherAlbert Lee Poff2,3,4,7,8 b. November 13, 1853, d. July 15, 1927
MotherAmanda V. Cundiff2,3,4,7,9 b. August, 1852, d. June 14, 1937
     Charles Washington Poff was buried at Poca-Varner Cemetery, behind Poca Elementary School Rt. 62, Poca, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,4,6 He was born on January 6, 1881 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,6 He died on February 5, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.1,4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 77, Pocatalico, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 435, District 163, Pocatalico, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 137, District 114, Union, Putnam Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 205, District 16, Union, Putnam Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Coal miner3
1910Coal miner2
1930Coal miner9

Citations

  1. [S156] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles W. Poff death certificate.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S2233] Poca-Varner Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&CRid=1497722&df=all&pt=Poca-Varner%20Cemetery&
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From A. L. Poff obituary in the Jul 16, 1927 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Alice Bruster1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 23, 1906, d. February 10, 2001
FatherDr. James Bruster2,3,4,5,7 b. November 3, 1873, d. April 12, 1927
MotherNina D. F. Conner1,2,3,4,5,8,7 b. July 9, 1882, d. April 4, 1966
     Mary Alice Bruster was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,7 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-9865.10 She was born on March 23, 1906 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,10,9,7 As of March 6, 1946,her married name was Mayse.3 She married Harry Hammond Mayse Jr. on March 6, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,6,7 Mary Alice Bruster died on February 10, 2001 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 94.10,9,11,7 She Mary Alice Mayse, 94, of Beckley, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at Summit Square Retirement Community, Waynesboro, Va., of natural causes. Born March 23, 1906, at Welch, she was the daughter of the late James and Nina Conner Bruster. Mrs. Mayse was the manager of White Cross Pharmacy and Gift Shop in Beckley for 43 years until 1974. She was a member of the United Methodist Temple for 80 years and a member of Circle One. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women for 68 years, member of the Beckley Woman’s Club for 50 years, member of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Judea Shrine No. 13 for many years, member of the Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Mayse had been a resident of Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro since May 1999 and had been a resident of Beckley since 1919. She married her late husband, Harry H. Mayse Jr., on March 6, 1946, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Edith Bruster Gorsica. Survivors include a nephew, John J. Gorsica III and his wife, Mary Agnes, of Waynesboro, Va; a great-niece, Angela Nina Gorsica of Durham, N.C; a great-nephew, John J. Gorsica IV of Grayslake, Ill; and her cousin, Jeannette Bond and her husband, Paul, of Beckley. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Pallbearers will be Ira Richmond, Ron Patterson, David Lamb, Paul Burdette, David Earehart and Bob Loudermilk. on February 13, 2001.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 198, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 25, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 284, District 41-26, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 52, District 41-55, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Store clerk1
1940Cosmetic department manager8
1950Cosmetics sales lady12

Family

Harry Hammond Mayse Jr. b. March 11, 1905, d. October 13, 1987
Marriage*Mary Alice Bruster married Harry Hammond Mayse Jr. on March 6, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mayse-Bruster marriage record.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nina D. Bruster obituary in the Apr 5, 1966 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Bruster obituary in the Apr 18, 1927 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Harry Hammond Mayse, Jr. obituary in the Oct 15, 1987 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Alice Mayse obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Edith Madelene Bruster1,2,3,4

F, b. July 14, 1913, d. June 16, 1997
FatherDr. James Bruster2,5,6,7,3,4,8 b. November 3, 1873, d. April 12, 1927
MotherNina D. F. Conner1,2,5,6,7,3,9,4,8 b. July 9, 1882, d. April 4, 1966
     Edith Madelene Bruster was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-24-7793.11 She was born on July 14, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,11,3,4 As of November 7, 1938,her married name was Gorsica.6 She married John Joseph Gorsica Jr. on November 7, 1938 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,12,4 Edith Madelene Bruster died on June 16, 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.11,4 She Edith B. Gorsica, 83, of 112 East Main St., Beckley, died of natural causes, Monday, June 16, 1997, in a Beckley care center. Born July 14, 1913, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late James and Nina D. Conner Bruster. Mrs. Gorsica was a pharmacist, retiring from White Cross Pharmacy, was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, attended Martha Washington College and was a graduate of Louisville College of Pharmacy. She was a 60-year member of the West Virginia State Pharm aceutical Association, was a board member of the West Virginia Bowling Association for 16 years and was inducted into the hall of Fame of the West Virginia Bowling Association. She was a member of the United Methodist Temple, Beckley, the Womens Society of Christian Service and Circle No. I of the United Methodist Temple and the Beckley Woman’s Club. Survivors include her husband, John J. Gorsica Jr., of Beckley; a son, John J. Gorsica, III, and his wife, Mary Agnes of Waynesboro, Va; a sister, Mary Alice Mayse of Beckley; a granddaughter, Angela N. Gorsica of Chicago, Ill; and a grandson, John J. Gorsica, IV, of Waynesboro, Va. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, with the Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on June 18, 1997.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 198, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 25, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 284, District 41-26, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Pharmacist9

Family

John Joseph Gorsica Jr. b. March 29, 1915, d. December 16, 1998
Marriage*Edith Madelene Bruster married John Joseph Gorsica Jr. on November 7, 1938 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,12,4 
Child
  • John Joseph Gorsica III12,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Edith B. Gorsica obituary in the Jun 18, 1997 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gorczyca-Bruster marriage record.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nina D. Bruster obituary in the Apr 5, 1966 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Bruster obituary in the Apr 18, 1927 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Alice Mayse obituary in the Feb 13, 2001 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the John J. Gorsica, Jr. obituary in the Dec 18, 1998 edition.

Mary Cynthia Grogg1,2,3,4

F, b. November 4, 1857, d. November 6, 1938
     Mary Cynthia Grogg was buried at Dublin Cemetery, off Rt. 11, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on November 4, 1857 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of before 1882,her married name was Underwood.5 She married Unknown Underwood before 1882.5 Mary Cynthia Grogg married Marshall S. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on October 17, 1882 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 As of October 17, 1882,her married name was Poff. Mary Cynthia Grogg died on November 6, 1938 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.3,4

Family 1

Unknown Underwood
Marriage*She married Unknown Underwood before 1882.5 

Family 2

Marshall S. Poff b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
Marriage*Mary Cynthia Grogg married Marshall S. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on October 17, 1882 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S960] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 7.
  2. [S1892] Beth Fridley, Fayette County, West Virginia Births, 1888-93.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S264] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Conner, Dublin Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.
  5. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.

Robert D. Weese/Weiss1

M, b. July 13, 1870
     Robert D. Weese/Weiss was born on July 13, 1870 at Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, daughter of Marshall S. Poff and Nancy Jane Alley, on April 8, 1889 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1

Family

Calla Ann "Callie" Poff b. July 25, 1869, d. May 5, 1934
Marriage*Robert D. Weese/Weiss married Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, daughter of Marshall S. Poff and Nancy Jane Alley, on April 8, 1889 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S960] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 7.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Leni Leotia Via1

F, b. February 24, 1857, d. circa 1883
     Leni Leotia Via married William Henry Harrison "Harry" Anglin, son of John Lee Anglin and Mary J. Critz.1 Her married name was Anglin. Leni Leotia Via was born on February 24, 1857.1 She died circa 1883.1

Family

William Henry Harrison "Harry" Anglin b. circa 1851, d. December, 1894
Marriage*She married William Henry Harrison "Harry" Anglin, son of John Lee Anglin and Mary J. Critz.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S831] Jennifer Matsin, "William Anglin," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 9, 2002.
  2. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.

Frank James Collins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 5, 1918, d. February 24, 1981
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins6,7,2,3 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump6,7,2,3 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 228-38-0472.8 Frank James Collins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tech. 5 U.S. Army WWII."9,1,3,5 He was born on April 5, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3,4,10,5 He died on February 24, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.9,1,3,10,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 89, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Dairy farm laborer11

Citations

  1. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William A. Conner1,2,3

M, b. August 23, 1805, d. April 8, 1888
FatherAndrew Conner4,5 b. circa 1763, d. circa 1845
MotherElizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge5 b. circa 1779
     William A. Conner was buried at Carbon Cemetery, Carbon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 23, 1805 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,3 He married Lucinda Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole, on May 14, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1 William A. Conner The Census reads 1 male 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 3 females 5-9 yo, 2 females 0-4 yo in 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on April 8, 1888 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 81, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 104, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1880Dwelling 386, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1850Farmer6
1870Farm laborer8
1880Farmer9

Family

Lucinda Cole b. circa 1811, d. before August 10, 1870
Marriage*William A. Conner married Lucinda Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole, on May 14, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4158] Carbon Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Andrew Conner.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kelly-Conner marriage record.
  12. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patience Stanley death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Mullins death certificate.
  16. [S1869] Juanita K. Estep, "William A. Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer.
  17. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Lucinda Cole1,2

F, b. circa 1811, d. before August 10, 1870
FatherBird "Byrd" Cole3 b. October 8, 1791, d. May 16, 1883
MotherMassa/Massie Underwood/Cole b. circa 1785
     Lucinda Cole was born circa 1811 at North Carolina.4 She married William A. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on May 14, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 14, 1831,her married name was Conner. Lucinda Cole died before August 10, 1870; Lucinda was not enumerated with her family in the 1870 Census.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 81, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

William A. Conner b. August 23, 1805, d. April 8, 1888
Marriage*Lucinda Cole married William A. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on May 14, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1482] Will of Byrd Cole.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kelly-Conner marriage record.
  8. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patience Stanley death certificate.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Mullins death certificate.
  12. [S1869] Juanita K. Estep, "William A. Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Earl Clyde Faulkner1,2

M, b. June 14, 1930, d. December 12, 2008
FatherLuther Clyde Faulkner1,3,4,2,5 b. March 14, 1895, d. May 6, 1976
MotherClara Martha Conner1,3,4,2,5 b. October 2, 1902, d. July 16, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 225-34-1489.6 Earl Clyde Faulkner was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 14, 1930 at Bland, Bland Co., Virginia.6,1,7 He married Janet Pauline Francis on February 22, 1955 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,8,2 Earl Clyde Faulkner died on December 12, 2008 at Millers Creek, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 78.6,1 He Earl Clyde Faulkner, 78, of Roark Lane, Millers Creek, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at his home. Entombment will be at Grandview Memory Gardens and Mausoleum in Bluefield. He was born June 14, 1930 in Bland to Luther Clyde and Clara Conner Faulkner. He served in the US Army and was a lifetime member of the VFW in Bland and of VFW Post 1142 in North Wilkesboro. He was an active leader in the Seed of Life Ministries-Mission Home, Half-way House and food bank. He was involved with the Prison Ministry at Bland Correctional Center in Bland. He was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church. His parents and two brothers, Archie Faulkner and Walter Faulkner, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Janet Francis Faulkner of the home; two daughters, Beth Roark and husband Dean of Millers Creek; Dee Brookner and husband Roger of VA; two brothers, Wade Faulkner and C.L. Faulkner; three sisters, Mary Trump, Martha Shewey and Nancy Parks; five grandchildren, Jeremy Hale, Jessica Roark, Jennifer Pruitt, Heather Powell, Jessica Worrell, and four great grandchildren, Justin Worrell, Seth Hale, Lauren Pruitt, Noah Powell. on December 19, 2008.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 238, District 11-1, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia4

Family

Janet Pauline Francis b. January 18, 1937, d. October 10, 2011
Marriage*Earl Clyde Faulkner married Janet Pauline Francis on February 22, 1955 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2142] Wytheville Enterprise, From the Earl Clyde Faulkner obituary in the Dec 19, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wade Faulkner obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Faulkner Trump obituary in the Nov 15, 2022 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S2142] Wytheville Enterprise, From the Janet Pauline Faulkner obituary in the Oct 19, 2011 edition.
  9. [S10483] Patriot, The, From the Deirdre F. Brookner obituary in the Oct 14, 2020 edition.

Janet Pauline Francis1,2,3,4

F, b. January 18, 1937, d. October 10, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 228-46-2138.5 Janet Pauline Francis was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 18, 1937 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,5,4 She married Earl Clyde Faulkner, son of Luther Clyde Faulkner and Clara Martha Conner, on February 22, 1955 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of February 22, 1955,her married name was Faulkner.3 Janet Pauline Francis died on October 10, 2011 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,5,6 She Janet Pauline Faulkner, 74, of Millers Creek, N.C., formerly of Bland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, from Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. Funeral service and entombment were held at Grandview Memory Gardens and Mausoleum in Bluefield. She was born Jan. 18, 1937, in Bland County, daughter of the late Samuel Roberson and Elva Faye Ramsey Francis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Faulkner; and two sisters, Georgia Lee Wright and Nancy F. Wright. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Dean Roark of Millers Creek, N.C., and Dee and Roger Brookner of Draper; a sister, Judy Wood of Rural Retreat; five grandchildren, Jeremy Hale, Jessica Bryant, Jennifer Pruitt, Heather Powell and Jessie Worrell; and seven great-grandchildren, Noah Powell, Seth Hale, Lauren Pruitt, Preston Powell, Kaylee Bryant, Justin Worrell and Chance Worrell. The family thanks everyone for the food and prayers. on October 19, 2011.2

Family

Earl Clyde Faulkner b. June 14, 1930, d. December 12, 2008
Marriage*She married Earl Clyde Faulkner, son of Luther Clyde Faulkner and Clara Martha Conner, on February 22, 1955 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2142] Wytheville Enterprise, From the Earl Clyde Faulkner obituary in the Dec 19, 2008 edition.
  2. [S2142] Wytheville Enterprise, From the Janet Pauline Faulkner obituary in the Oct 19, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S10483] Patriot, The, From the Deirdre F. Brookner obituary in the Oct 14, 2020 edition.