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     Benjamin "Ben" Whitenack was born circa 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth A. Conner, daughter of William A. Conner and Lucinda Cole, on March 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Sarah Amanda Conner was born in April, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married John Likens, son of Andrew Likens and Nancy Unknown, on November 6, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 6, 1851,her married name was Likens.

     John Likens was born circa 1827 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Amanda Conner, daughter of William A. Conner and Lucinda Cole, on November 6, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Lina Schwartz was born circa 1870 at Romania.¹ As of circa 1890,her married name was Edelstein.² She married Charles Edelstein circa 1890.²

     Charles Edelstein was born circa 1871 at Romania.¹ He married Lina Schwartz, daughter of Unknown Schwartz, circa 1890.¹ Charles Edelstein died before January 10, 1920; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-7481.¹ Charles Henry Yeatts married Elizabeth Mae Chapman.¹ Charles Henry Yeatts was born on April 24, 1932 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 He died on May 16, 1995 at New Kent Co., Virginia, at age 63.^6,7,3 He YEATTS, Charles H. 63, of New Kent County, died Tuesday, May 16, 1995. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart. on May 19, 1995.⁷

     Coy Lee Yeatts was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 28, 1923 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Norene Dale Wood on April 18, 1953 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Coy Lee Yeatts died on July 10, 2008 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,4 He Mr. Coy Lee Yeatts, 84, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on September 28, 1923, to the late Coy Oliver and Mary Lee Agee Yeatts. In addition to his parents, Mr. Yeatts was preceded in death by four sisters, Lorraine Sheets, Arlene Banks, and two infant sisters; and two brothers, James Byron Yeatts and Charles Henry Yeatts. He was a member of Reed Island Springs Baptist Church where he was a deacon, and had served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He operated the Mayberry Trading Post for several years, and was a member of the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club. Mr. Yeatts is survived by his wife, Dale Wood Yeatts, of the home; one brother, Frederick Yeatts, of Bedford, Mass; four sisters, Virginia Dare Cohen. of Topeka, Kan., Edna Ann Copenhaver, of Chuquiak, Alaska, Geraldine Scardo, of Clintwood, Va., and Sandra Dean, of Charlotte, N.C; one brother-in-law, Dan C. Sheets, of Pueblo, Colo; and one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Yeatts, of New Kent, Va. Funeral services for Mr. Yeatts will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Reed Island Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Lonnie Hylton and the Rev. Clarence Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, July 11, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Moody Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com. on July 11, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 306-36-6713.⁶ James Byron Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4,7 He was born on April 10, 1934 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Sherry Irwin in 1953.¹ James Byron Yeatts died on June 23, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.⁴

     Mary Elizabeth Conner was born circa 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Phillip J. Likens, son of Andrew Likens and Nancy Unknown, on January 19, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 19, 1853,her married name was Likens. As of June 21, 1863,her married name was Sheppard.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Conner married John Thomas Sheppard on June 21, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Conner died before June 8, 1880; Her husband John Sheppard had remarried by the 1880 Census.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 522-38-8918.² Norma Lorraine Yeatts was born on September 5, 1926 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of 1950,her married name was Sheets.¹ She married Daniel Eugene Sheets in 1950.^1,4 Norma Lorraine Yeatts died on June 8, 2007 at age 80.²

     Alva Ruth Arlene Yeatts was born on April 25, 1928 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of January 28, 1949,her married name was Banks.³ She married Clayton Arley Banks on January 28, 1949 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 Alva Ruth Arlene Yeatts died on January 11, 1981 at Galax, Virginia, at age 52.^1,4

     Nellie Jane Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,5 She CHECK - Nellie Conner Ferris, 74, of Check, died at the home of her daughter in Salem. She was the wife of Harvey L. Ferris. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lorraine F. Hall, Salem; a son, Carlton L. Ferris, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. Vollie Manning, Mrs. Alvie Conner, Mrs. Virgie Conner, Mrs. Stefania Gearheart, Copper Hill. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Salem church, Floyd County, with burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.⁷ She was born on March 6, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 She married Harvey Lee Ferris, son of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, on February 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 As of February 28, 1923,her married name was Ferris. Nellie Jane Conner died on January 29, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^6,5

     John W. Fisher was born circa 1867 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Emma Aludelia Drummond on February 13, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

     Herbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.^9,10 His Social Security Number was 212-09-4310.¹¹ He was born on February 2, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia; His draft cards list his place of birth as Low Moor, VA.^7,11,9,5,6 He married Effie Catherine Lam circa 1913.^4,10,12 Herbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock died on February 18, 1974 at Maryland at age 82.^11,9 He Hancock - On Monday February 18, 1974 Herbert W. of 2401 Mannlne Avenue, Edgemere beloved hus band of the late Effie C. (nee Lam) and devoted father of Helen Jarrard, Beatrice Glass, Marian Wamsley, Mary Jane James, Jessie Lee Hook, Daniel, Ernest, and Joseph Hancock and also survived by 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Elder Hancock rests at the John J. Duda Funeral Home 7922 Wise Avenue, Dundalk, Visiting hours are from 3 until 5 and 7 until 9 P.M. Funeral services on Thursday at 10 A.M. Burial in Meadow Ridge Memorial Park. on February 20, 1974.¹⁰