Hattie Belle Hancock1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. October 9, 1901, d. May 11, 1981
FatherRobert Watt Hancock2,3,5,6 b. November 3, 1864, d. February 20, 1922
MotherVirginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb2,3,8,5,6 b. August 25, 1866, d. December 29, 1925
     Her Social Security Number was 229-26-6857.9 Hattie Belle Hancock Newport News - Mrs. Hattie Hancock Masters, 79, of 520 Denbigh Boulevard, died today in Riverside Hospital. She was a native of Iron Gate and had been a Peninsula resident for the past 41 years, She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a former member of the American War Mothers. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Owen Masters Sr; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Smith Gerringer of Painesville, Ohio; four sons, William Oliver Smith Jr. and James Francis Smith, both of Chenny, Wash., and Robert L. Smith and Alfred O. Masters Jr., both of Newport News; one sister, Mrs. Stella Hancock Lawler of Hopewell; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge.4 She was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.4,10,5 She was born on October 9, 1901 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,4,5 As of April 6, 1920,her married name was Smith.7 She married William Oliver Smith Sr. on April 6, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,11,12,7 Hattie Belle Hancock and William Oliver Smith Sr. were divorced on May 4, 1942 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.13 As of November 21, 1942,her married name was Masters.6 Hattie Belle Hancock married Alfred Owen Masters Sr. on November 21, 1942 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.1,4,5,6 Hattie Belle Hancock died on May 11, 1981 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 79.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 198, District 144, Porters Crossroads, Wythe Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 253, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 223, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1940Housekeeper14

Family 1

William Oliver Smith Sr. b. May 14, 1895, d. December 24, 1965
Marriage*Hattie Belle Hancock married William Oliver Smith Sr. on April 6, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,11,12,7 
Divorce* Hattie Belle Hancock and William Oliver Smith Sr. were divorced on May 4, 1942 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Alfred Owen Masters Sr. b. January 12, 1911, d. July 15, 1986
Marriage*Hattie Belle Hancock married Alfred Owen Masters Sr. on November 21, 1942 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.1,4,5,6 
Child
  • Alfred Owen "Al" Masters Jr.11,4,6

Citations

  1. [S554] Barbara Rosazza, "Hattie Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 19, 2004.
  2. [S779] Carmen Privett Jarvis (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), Steven Hancock in "Hancock Surname GenForum," listserve message Sep 10, 2000.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hattie Hancock Masters obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Hancock marriage record.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4059] Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S593] Daily Press, From the Juanita S. Gerringer obituary in the Jan 18, 2013 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S6715] News-Register, From the James F. Smith obituary in the Sep 27, 2013 edition.

Frank Edward Hancock1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 21, 1904, d. August 10, 1956
FatherRobert Watt Hancock1,2,4 b. November 3, 1864, d. February 20, 1922
MotherVirginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb1,2,6,7,4 b. August 25, 1866, d. December 29, 1925
     Frank Edward Hancock was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.3,4 He was born on August 21, 1904 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Edith Edna Cloninger circa 1927.8,3 Frank Edward Hancock died on August 10, 1956 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 51.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 198, District 144, Porters Crossroads, Wythe Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 215, District 2, Bland, Prince George Co., VirginiaFrank and his family were enmerated in the household of his father-in-law Samuel Cloninger8
1940Dwelling 322, District 75-2, Bland, Prince George Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Nitrogen plant pipe fitter8
1940Chemical plant pipe inspector9

Family

Edith Edna Cloninger b. June 14, 1902, d. September 5, 1977
Marriage*Frank Edward Hancock married Edith Edna Cloninger circa 1927.8,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S779] Carmen Privett Jarvis (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), Steven Hancock in "Hancock Surname GenForum," listserve message Sep 10, 2000.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2896] Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=johnson&GSfn=benjamin&GSby=1938&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=65278222&CRid=1492175&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virginia Lee Hancock obituary.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruth Eleanor Hancock1,2,3

F, b. August 3, 1908, d. August 2, 1968
FatherRobert Watt Hancock1,2,3 b. November 3, 1864, d. February 20, 1922
MotherVirginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb1,2,4,5,3 b. August 25, 1866, d. December 29, 1925
     Ruth Eleanor Hancock was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.6,3 She was born on August 3, 1908 at Radford, Virginia.3 As of November 5, 1928,her married name was Holman.7 She married Leonard King Holman on November 5, 1928 at Washington, D.C..1,3,7 Ruth Eleanor Hancock died on August 2, 1968 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 59.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 198, District 144, Porters Crossroads, Wythe Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 87, District 2, Hopewell, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 102, District 107-8, Fredericksburg, Virginia9

Family

Leonard King Holman b. December 14, 1901, d. February 21, 1977
Marriage*Ruth Eleanor Hancock married Leonard King Holman on November 5, 1928 at Washington, D.C..1,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S779] Carmen Privett Jarvis (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), Steven Hancock in "Hancock Surname GenForum," listserve message Sep 10, 2000.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virginia Lee Hancock obituary.
  6. [S2270] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Spotsylvania Co. VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=62640783&CRid=52346&df=all&
  7. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S7622] Fredericksburg.Com, online www.fredericksburg.com, From the Marion Elizabeth Holman Rodgers obituary in Nov 25, 2014 edition.

Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner

F, b. January 31, 1904, d. December 3, 2001
FatherJames Mearmon Conner1,2,3 b. September 16, 1874, d. March 4, 1917
MotherLaura Byar Walton1,2,4,3 b. December 2, 1877, d. October 16, 1937
     Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-6949.6 She was born on January 31, 1904 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She married William McKinley Weddle on April 28, 1924.7,1,8,3 As of April 28, 1924,her married name was Weddle. Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner married Benjamin Wiley Jenkins in 1951 at Buie's Creek, Harnett Co., North Carolina.1,9 As of 1951,her married name was Jenkins. Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner died on December 3, 2001 at Anderson, Edgefield Co., South Carolina, at age 97.1,6 She ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Sue Conner Weddle Jenkins passed away December 3, 2001 in Anderson, South Carolina. She was born in 1904 near Check to Laura Byer and James Conner. In 1924 she married William McKinley Weddle. She was graduated from Radford College in 1927 and continued studies at George Peabody. She taught school with her husband until his death in 1944. In 1951 she married B.W. Jenkins. From 1946 until 1968 she worked as a dietitian for Campbell College, Buie's Creek, North Carolina. Mrs. Jenkins moved to Anderson, South Carolina in 1988. She is survived by: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sue Weddle Burgess and Leon Burgess, Anderson, South Carolina, Emmie Lou Weddle and Ray Love, Winter Park, Florida, and Roberte Weddle Francis, Orlando; ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001 with Reverend John Rogers officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. on December 13, 2001.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 110, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 92, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 112, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 64, District 18-19, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia11

Family 1

William McKinley Weddle b. March 11, 1898, d. October 1, 1944
Marriage*Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner married William McKinley Weddle on April 28, 1924.7,1,8,3 
Children

Family 2

Benjamin Wiley Jenkins b. May 16, 1900, d. June 14, 1968
Marriage*Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner married Benjamin Wiley Jenkins in 1951 at Buie's Creek, Harnett Co., North Carolina.1,9 

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sue Conner Weddle Jenkins obituary in the Dec 13, 2001 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wm. M. Weddle obituary in a local paper.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Benjamin Wiley Jenkins death certificate.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emmie Lou Love obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  13. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.

Eileen Frances Lesko1,2,3,4

F, b. December 24, 1947, d. March 11, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 028-36-2434.2 Eileen Frances Lesko was born on December 24, 1947 at Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.2,3 As of circa 1973,her married name was Scott.3 She married Lon David Scott, son of William Royal "Pete" Scott and Laura Elizabeth Austin, circa 1973.1,3,4 Eileen Frances Lesko died on March 11, 2005 at Attleboro, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, at age 57.2,5,3 She Eileen L. (Lesko) Scott, 57, died unexpectedly March 11, in Shinty Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Born Dec 24, 1947, in Biloxi, Miss., she was the daughter of Edgar and Leona (Newman) Lesko of Northampton. She was a graduate of Smith College of Northampton where she earned a degree in political science in 1969. She was president of Pro Marketing in Norwood. She formerly worked for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio; Quaker Oats in Rolling Meadows, Ill., and for Gillette in Chicago, Ill. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Foxboro where she served as a clerk of vestry, lector and with her husband, hosted the coffee hour on Sundays. She was a member of Mansfield Town Soccer Booster Club and Mansfield Field Hockey Booster Club. She was an avid reader. Besides her parents, she leaves her husband of 32 years, David Scott; two sons, James D. Scott of Blacksburg, Va., and Matthew L. Scott of Seattle, Wash; two daughters, U.S. Army Spc. Jenny R. Scott of Monterey, Calif., and Laura E. Scott of Mansfield; two brothers, William Lesko and Edgar Lesko, both of Northampton; a sister, Mary Mahar of Franklin, and a grandson. on March 14, 2005.3

Family

Lon David Scott b. January 27, 1947, d. November 14, 2021
Marriage*She married Lon David Scott, son of William Royal "Pete" Scott and Laura Elizabeth Austin, circa 1973.1,3,4 
Children
  • Matthew L. "Matt" Scott6,1,3
  • Jenny R. Scott6,1,3
  • Laura E. Scott6,1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James David Scott obituary in the Aug 7, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S13218] Daily Hampshire Gazette, From the Eileen Lesko Scott obituary in the Mar 14, 2005 edition.
  4. [S13219] Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., online www.edwardsmemorialfuneralhome.com, From the David Scott obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Victoria Mae Scott obituary.

Everett Ray Walters1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 26, 1922, d. June 3, 2004
FatherWilliam Curtis "Dewey" Walters III2,7,8,3,9,10,11,12,13,4 b. March 28, 1880, d. August 16, 1959
MotherLouise Hester Susie Boyd2,7,8,3,9,10,11,12,13,4 b. June 20, 1891, d. March 31, 1978
     Everett Ray Walters was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,14 His Social Security Number was 227-16-0564.15 He was born on January 26, 1922 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.15,3,14,4,5,6 He married Arlene Isabell Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,16 Everett Ray Walters died on June 3, 2004 at Virginia at age 82.2,15,14 He Everett Ray Walters, 82, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 3, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Nichols Walters, an infant son James Everett Walters, brothers Jack and Henry Walters, sisters Lillie Jenkins, Ora Nolley and Louise Austin, parents William Curtis and Susie Boyd Walters. In addition to being an Army veteran of World War II, he was a member and former trustee of Bible Baptist Church. He retired as a Captain with the Roanoke City Fire Department after 33 years of service. Surviving are hie daughters, Janet Camper and husband, Allen of Vinton, Phyllis Paulin and husband, Jerry of Bargersville, Ind; son David Walters of Vinton; grandchildren, Tammy Birch, Lisa Paulin Cid, Chris Camper, Travis Paulin, Erica Paulin; great-grandchildren Rebecca, Jennifer, Jarrod Everett and Victoria Birch, Kristin and Aaron Alls, Diego Cid, Haley Rose Paulin and Riley Everett Paulin; brothers James Earl Walters and Guy Walters, both of Salem; sisters Mildred Walters and Garnette Rose, both of Salem, Gladys Agee of Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 6, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 65, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farm laborer12

Family

Arlene Isabell Nichols b. June 25, 1926, d. September 5, 2001
Marriage*Everett Ray Walters married Arlene Isabell Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,16 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Nichols Walters obituary in the Sep 7, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett Ray Walters obituary in the Jun 6, 2004 edition.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Walters Nolley obituary in the Nov 19, 1999 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Walters Austin obituary in the Sep 13, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Guy Neil Walters, Sr., obituary in the Dec 13, 2005 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred E. Walters obituary in the Jul 10, 2007 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Curtis Walters obituary in the Aug 17, 1959 edition.
  14. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  18. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Everett Walters1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 25, 1948, d. December 25, 1948
FatherEverett Ray Walters1,2,3,4,5,7 b. January 26, 1922, d. June 3, 2004
MotherArlene Isabell Nichols1,2,3,4,5,7 b. June 25, 1926, d. September 5, 2001
     James Everett Walters was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,7 He died on December 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,7 He was born on December 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6,7

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Nichols Walters obituary in the Sep 7, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett Ray Walters obituary in the Jun 6, 2004 edition.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Janet Faye Walters1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 8, 1944, d. October 14, 2023
FatherEverett Ray Walters1,2,3,4 b. January 26, 1922, d. June 3, 2004
MotherArlene Isabell Nichols1,2,3,4 b. June 25, 1926, d. September 5, 2001
     Janet Faye Walters Janet Walters Camper, Feb 8, 1944 - Oct 14, 2023. Janet Camper, 79, of Vinton, passed away, Saturday, October 14, 2023.6 She was born on February 8, 1944 at Newport News, Virginia.4,5,6 As of June 15, 1960,her married name was Camper.4 She married Newton Allen Camper, son of Charles Dixon Camper and Edith Vera Wertz, on June 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,7 Janet Faye Walters died on October 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 79.6

Family

Newton Allen Camper b. January 1, 1939, d. December 20, 2014
Marriage*She married Newton Allen Camper, son of Charles Dixon Camper and Edith Vera Wertz, on June 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Nichols Walters obituary in the Sep 7, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett Ray Walters obituary in the Jun 6, 2004 edition.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Janet Walters Camper obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Newton Allen Camper obituary in the Dec 22, 2014 edition.
  8. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Newton Allen Camper obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christopher Alan Camper obituary in the Jun 18, 2006 edition.

Ethia Vane Conner1,2

F, b. April 15, 1906, d. April 7, 1997
FatherJames Mearmon Conner3,1,4 b. September 16, 1874, d. March 4, 1917
MotherLaura Byar Walton3,5,1,4,6 b. December 2, 1877, d. October 16, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 229-60-3139.7 Ethia Vane Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 She was born on April 15, 1906 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,7,1,4 She married Samuel Glen Vest, son of John Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Akers, on July 14, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 As of July 14, 1926,her married name was Vest. Ethia Vane Conner died on April 7, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.7,9 She VEST, Ethia Conner, 91, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, April 7, 1997, in a Roanoke Hospital. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Glenna and Norman Sprinkle, Troutville, Pauline Board, Copper Hill, Sigrid and Thomas Sieler, Long Beach, Miss; one sister, Sue C. Jenkins, Andersonville, S.C; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Mills officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 8, 1997.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 110, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 92, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 240, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 94, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Samuel Glen Vest b. February 2, 1895, d. February 18, 1960
Marriage*Ethia Vane Conner married Samuel Glen Vest, son of John Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Akers, on July 14, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethia Conner Vest obituary in the Apr 8, 1997 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Vest Board obituary in the Dec 21, 2003 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Vest Sprinkle obituary in the Aug 4, 2008 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sigrid Vest Seiler obituary in the May 12, 2017 edition.
  15. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Samuel Burton Radford1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. December 22, 1917, d. November 4, 2001
FatherJohn William Radford1,2,3,9 b. January 27, 1880, d. January 22, 1933
MotherJulia Ann Webb1,2,3,9 b. March 14, 1885, d. March 9, 1971
     Samuel Burton Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,8 He was born on December 22, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1918.3,6,9 He married Theresa Aberdeen Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,5 Samuel Burton Radford died on November 4, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.7,8 He RADFORD, Samuel Burton, 84, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Aberdeen N. Radford; children and their spouses, Mary Frances and Emery Winstead, Bobby Ray and Phyllis Radford, Sandra R. and Gene Gilbert, Wayne and Dorothy Radford; grandchildren and their spouses, Robert Radford, Charlotte and Timothy Jarvis, Kevin and Caralee Radford, Greg and Alisha Radford, Chris and Samantha Radford, Jeffrey Winstead; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Nora Wilson, Clovis Richards, Lottie Radford; brother, Eston Radford. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 7, 2001.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 34, District 81-47, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1950Hospital aide10

Family

Theresa Aberdeen Nichols b. October 9, 1924, d. November 23, 2007
Marriage*Samuel Burton Radford married Theresa Aberdeen Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Thurman Radford obituary in the Feb 11, 1999 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Julia Ann Webb Radford obituary in the Mar 18, 1971 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aberdeene N. Radford obituary in the Nov 25, 2007 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Burton Radford obituary in the Nov 7, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Geneva Thelma Conner1

F, b. July 15, 1916, d. May 10, 1996
FatherJames Mearmon Conner2 b. September 16, 1874, d. March 4, 1917
MotherLaura Byar Walton3,2,4 b. December 2, 1877, d. October 16, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2717.5 Geneva Thelma Conner married Howard Gerald Moore.6,2 Her married name was Moore. Geneva Thelma Conner was born on July 15, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She died on May 10, 1996 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 79.6 She Columbus, Ohio - Geneva Conner Moore passed away Friday, May 10, 1996. She is preceeded in death by her husband Howard Moore, in 1994. Geneva is survived by her son, Ashley Moore, Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Sue Weddle Jenkins, Anderson, Sc; and Ethia C Vest, Copper Hill. Services were held Tuesday, May 14, at Eagan - Ryan Funeral Home in Columbus, Ohio. on May 16, 1996.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 92, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 240, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family 1

Howard Gerald Moore b. October 12, 1908, d. March 10, 1995
Marriage*Geneva Thelma Conner married Howard Gerald Moore.6,2 
Child
  • Ashley Moore6

Family 2
Child
  • Raymond "Ray" Moore/Jordan1

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Geneva Conner Moore obituary in the May 16, 1996 edition.

Lydia Conner1

F, b. circa 1839
FatherWilliam A. Conner1 b. August 23, 1805, d. April 8, 1888
MotherLucinda Cole1 b. circa 1811, d. before August 10, 1870
     Lydia Conner was born circa 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 81, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Ellen Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. November 8, 1871, d. August 23, 1969
FatherWilliam H. Aldredge1,2,5,4 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner1,2,5,4 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918
     Lucy Ellen Aldridge was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8,4 She was born on November 8, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,4 She married Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil, son of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on April 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4 As of April 10, 1890,her married name was McNeil. Lucy Ellen Aldridge died on August 23, 1969 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 97.6,7,2,4 She CHECK - Lucy Aldridge McNeil, 97, widow of Ham McNeil, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Vest. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lenora Willis, Copper Hill; a brother, Minnis Aldridge, Copper Hill; three granddaughters, Mrs. Bonnie Willis, Mrs, Iva Sowder, Check, Mrs. Ruby Foster, Shawsville; three grandsons, Truman Vest, Hampton Vest, Check, Gratton Vest, Salem; 21 great-grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on August 28, 1969.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 354, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 241, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 118, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 57, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 109, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 173, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil b. January 30, 1859, d. June 28, 1946
Marriage*Lucy Ellen Aldridge married Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil, son of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on April 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lucy Aldridge Mcneil.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucy Aldridge McNeil obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Minnie Florence Light1,2,3

F, b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
FatherWilliam Lawson Light4,1,3,5 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner4,1,3,5 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     Minnie Florence Light was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,5,8 She was born on October 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7,5 She married John Robert Philander Wilson, son of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on April 17, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 As of April 17, 1907,her married name was Wilson. As of April 23, 1957,her married name was Epperly.3 Minnie Florence Light married Thomas Leonard Epperly on April 23, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,8 Minnie Florence Light died on December 24, 1968 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.6,7,5,8 She Minnie Wilson Epperly, 82, died Tuesday in a Radford hospital. She was the wife of Thomas Leonard Epperly. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Willis, Check, Mrs. Artis Hale, Christiansburg; two sons, Eugene Wilson, Calvin Wilson, Christiansburg; two brothers, Herman Light, Roanoke, Albert Light, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. Ida Burk, Christiansburg. Burial in Wilson Cemetery, Terry's Fork. on December 25, 1968.8

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 101, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 94, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 106, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Family 1

John Robert Philander Wilson b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
Marriage*Minnie Florence Light married John Robert Philander Wilson, son of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on April 17, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 
Children

Family 2

Thomas Leonard Epperly b. October 19, 1890, d. October 6, 1975
Marriage*Minnie Florence Light married Thomas Leonard Epperly on April 23, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,8 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Wilson Epperly obituary in the Dec 25, 1968 edition.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Robert Philander Wilson obituary in the Nov 23, 1954 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vallie Wilson Hale obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  23. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  24. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.

Ida C. Light1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 5, 1888, d. October 21, 1976
FatherWilliam Lawson Light2,7,3,4,5 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner2,7,3,4,5 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     Ida C. Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-9810.9 She was born on October 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,3,5 She married Andrew Jackson Burke on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,4,5,6 As of December 22, 1912,her married name was Burke. Ida C. Light died on October 21, 1976 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.8,5,6 She Mrs. Ida C. Burke, age 88, died Thursday in a Radford hospital. She was the widow of A.J. Burke and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Kate Bugg, Mrs. Bula Underwood, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Bertha Underwood, Bedford; one brother, Herman Light, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on October 23, 1976.6

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 34, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 73, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 191, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 143, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Family

Andrew Jackson Burke b. March 25, 1890, d. December 16, 1957
Marriage*Ida C. Light married Andrew Jackson Burke on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida C. Burke obituary in the Oct 23, 1976 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah B. Underwood obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Burk Underwood obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  20. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andrew J. Burke obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Lee Burk obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.

William Herman Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

M, b. March 20, 1890, d. April 18, 1979
FatherWilliam Lawson Light4,3,12,8,9,10 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner4,3,12,8,9,10 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     William Herman Light was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,8,10 His Social Security Number was 226-12-1236.13 He and Blanche Millicent Board were divorced.9,8 William Herman Light was born on March 20, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards has a birth date of Mar 18, 1891.1,13,4,7,14,8,10,11 He married Blanche Millicent Board, daughter of Horatio R. "Rush" Board and Nancy Gardenia "Denie" Blackwell, on July 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 William Herman Light married Daisy Clark on April 14, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.8,9 William Herman Light and Daisy Clark were divorced on April 22, 1960 at Giles Co., Virginia.15 William Herman Light died on April 18, 1979 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 89.7,8,10 He William Herman Light, age 89, died Wednesday at his home after a short illness. He was born March 20, 1890 son of the late Lawson W. and Julina Prillman Light of Floyd County, Va. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by one son, Roscoe W. Light, Narrows; one daughter, Mrs. Woodrow French, Narrows; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery, Locust Grove in Floyd County, Va. on April 20, 1979.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 72, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 165, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 9, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 567, District 36-6, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3
1920House carpenter5
1930Coal mine carpenter6
1940Carpenter16
1950Carpenter17

Family 1

Blanche Millicent Board b. October 9, 1893, d. August 1, 1970
Divorce*William Herman Light and Blanche Millicent Board were divorced.9,8 
Marriage* William Herman Light married Blanche Millicent Board, daughter of Horatio R. "Rush" Board and Nancy Gardenia "Denie" Blackwell, on July 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 
Children

Family 2

Daisy Clark b. circa 1903
Marriage*William Herman Light married Daisy Clark on April 14, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.8,9 
Divorce* William Herman Light and Daisy Clark were divorced on April 22, 1960 at Giles Co., Virginia.15 

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Light French obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Herman Light obituary in the Apr 20, 1979 edition.
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  15. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Wade Light obituary in the Dec 15, 2003 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Matilda Hester Light1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 25, 1895, d. December 12, 1918
FatherWilliam Lawson Light2,7,4,6 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner2,7,4,5,6 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     Matilda Hester Light was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 She was born on March 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6 She died on December 12, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23; Died during the flu epidemic.1,3,4,5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  5. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Isaac Albert Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 28, 1897, d. February 8, 1971
FatherWilliam Lawson Light2,3,4,6 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner2,3,8,4,6 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     Isaac Albert Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,7 His Social Security Number was 224-14-1510.9 He was born on April 28, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,10,6 He married Luemma Mae Ferris, daughter of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, on June 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11,6 Isaac Albert Light died on February 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,6,7 He Isaac Albert Light, 73, of Christiansburg died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Luemma Light; two daughters, Mrs. Wilson Spradlin, Salem, Mrs. James Thornton, Christiansburg; two sons, Archie Light, Ray Light, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. A. J. Burke, Christiansburg; a brother, Herman Light, Roanoke. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on February 9, 1971.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 41, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 30, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 107, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3
1920Farm laborer8
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13
1950Farmer14

Family

Luemma Mae Ferris b. May 14, 1896, d. June 5, 1981
Marriage*Isaac Albert Light married Luemma Mae Ferris, daughter of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, on June 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Light Spradlin Hamil obituary in the Mar 31, 2005 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isaac Albert Light obituary in the Feb 9, 1971 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Howard Light obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie L. Hinkley obituary in the Oct 7, 2011 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester L. Light memorium in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  19. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  20. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  21. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the McKinley Ray Light obituary.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Missouri Melvina Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
FatherJames M. Vest2,1,5,3 b. October 30, 1842, d. October 4, 1882
MotherMiranda B. "Manda" Conner1,2,5,3,4 b. March 1, 1842, d. November 24, 1932
     Missouri Melvina Vest was buried at Donnell Cemetery, Eliasville, Young Co., Texas.2 She was born on December 17, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married John Cable Akers, son of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on November 27, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 27, 1884,her married name was Akers. Missouri Melvina Vest died on December 19, 1928 at South Bend, Young Co., Texas, at age 62.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 123, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 213, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas8
1920Dwelling 63, District 173, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas9

Family

John Cable Akers b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
Marriage*Missouri Melvina Vest married John Cable Akers, son of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on November 27, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2858] Donnell Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=akers&GSfn=john&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49387354&CRid=3267&df=all&
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S10971] Greenville Herald Banner, From the Addie A. Danley obituary in the Aug 23, 1969 edition.
  11. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest1,2,3

F, b. June 28, 1868, d. before April 3, 1910
FatherJames M. Vest1,2,3,4 b. October 30, 1842, d. October 4, 1882
MotherMiranda B. "Manda" Conner1,2,3,4 b. March 1, 1842, d. November 24, 1932
     Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest was born on June 28, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury on November 29, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 29, 1898,her married name was Bradbury. Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest died before April 3, 1910; Her husband Sidney was enumerated as a widower in the 1910 Census.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 123, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 213, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 256, District 64, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury b. December, 1867
Marriage*Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest married Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury on November 29, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Emeline Conner1,2

F, b. May, 1842, d. before April 19, 1910
FatherJohn R. Conner1,2 b. circa 1805
MotherDoshia/Docia Wilson1,2 b. January 31, 1810, d. March 20, 1890
     Emeline Conner was born in May, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married William Oliver Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on June 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 20, 1860,her married name was Carr. Emeline Conner died before April 19, 1910; Her husband William was enumerated as a widower in the 1910 Census.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 231, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 388, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 238, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 129, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 107, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

William Oliver Carr b. January 18, 1837
Marriage*Emeline Conner married William Oliver Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on June 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S867] Fluor and Tise, 1853-1872 Birth and Death Records, Floyd Co., VA.

John Cable Akers1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
FatherWilliam Henry Akers3,1 b. June 20, 1817, d. April 17, 1891
MotherElizabeth Ann Akers3,1 b. June 9, 1825, d. April 6, 1902
     John Cable Akers was buried at Donnell Cemetery, Eliasville, Young Co., Texas.5,1 He was born on May 24, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He married Missouri Melvina Vest, daughter of James M. Vest and Miranda B. "Manda" Conner, on November 27, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 John Cable Akers died on June 10, 1939 at Eliasville, Young Co., Texas, at age 78.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas8
1920Dwelling 63, District 173, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas9
1930Dwelling 8, District 15, Precinct 8, Young Co., Texas4

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer4

Family

Missouri Melvina Vest b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
Marriage*John Cable Akers married Missouri Melvina Vest, daughter of James M. Vest and Miranda B. "Manda" Conner, on November 27, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2858] Donnell Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=akers&GSfn=john&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49387354&CRid=3267&df=all&
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S10971] Greenville Herald Banner, From the Addie A. Danley obituary in the Aug 23, 1969 edition.
  11. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers1,2

F, b. September 22, 1894, d. August 22, 1969
FatherJohn Cable Akers1,3,4,5 b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
MotherMissouri Melvina Vest1,3,4,5 b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 454-32-7675.6 Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, 5605 Business Highway 69 South, Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas.2 She was born on September 22, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 As of June 8, 1919,her married name was Danley.5 She married Kit Kerry Danley on June 8, 1919 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.1,7,2,5 Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers died on August 22, 1969 at Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas, at age 74.1,8,2,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Addie A. Danley. 74, of 2703 Anderson St., are pending with Sorrells & Sons Funeral Home. Born Sept. 22, 1894, in Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Danley died about 4 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. She was the daughter of John C. Akers and Melvina Vest and was married to K.D. Danley June 8, 1919, in Graham. She was an active member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Randolph Danley in Africa, Kenneth Danley of Eagle Nest, N.M., and Clent Danley of Golden, Colo; two daughters, Mrs. Pete Pataro of Greenville and Mrs. John Pickthall of Golden, Colo; a brother, Raymond Akers of St. Jo; four sisters, Mrs. J.L. Price of Eliasville, Mrs. J.C. Avery of Longview, Mrs. Artie Fleenor of Diana, and Mrs. Pernie Geske of Kilgore; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Mrs. Danley was preceded in death by her husband May 2, 1965. on August 23, 1969.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas4
1920Dwelling 31, District 174, Justice Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas9
1930Dwelling 15, District 15, Precinct 8, Young Co., Texas10
1940Dwelling 3, District 252-19, Young Co., Texas11

Family

Kit Kerry Danley b. April 30, 1899, d. May 2, 1965
Marriage*Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers married Kit Kerry Danley on June 8, 1919 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.1,7,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S2857] Forest Park Cemetery, Hunt Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=danley&GSfn=kit&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=16871430&CRid=3646&df=all&
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10971] Greenville Herald Banner, From the Addie A. Danley obituary in the Aug 23, 1969 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  8. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kit Kerry Danley obituary.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.