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     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, 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

     Nellie Blake "Nell" Hancock was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.^9,6 She was born on November 27, 1893 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^8,6,7 As of circa 1912,her married name was Bishop.¹⁰ She married Arnold Bishop circa 1912.^10,5,11 As of before April 2, 1930,her married name was Betts.⁴ Nellie Blake "Nell" Hancock married Newman Bright Betts before April 2, 1930.⁴ Nellie Blake "Nell" Hancock and Newman Bright Betts were divorced on November 21, 1935 at Hopewell, Virginia.¹² As of September 17, 1937,her married name was Coffenberg.⁷ Nellie Blake "Nell" Hancock married Ernest Walter Coffenberg on September 17, 1937 at Hopewell, Virginia.^2,6,7 Nellie Blake "Nell" Hancock died on September 7, 1949 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 55.⁶

     Stella Watt Hancock was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6539.⁸ She was born on April 13, 1897 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 As of circa 1913,her married name was Lawler.⁹ She married Dennis Nathan Lawler circa 1913 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,9,3 Stella Watt Hancock died on June 23, 1983 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 86.^8,1,3

     Nancy Conner was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.³ She was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of before 1863,her married name was Litonas.⁴ She married Unknown Litonas before 1863.⁴ As of June 21, 1863,her married name was Shaffaw.⁴ Nancy Conner married John T. Shaffaw on June 21, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of September 8, 1864,her married name was Kelly.² Nancy Conner married Alexander Kelly on September 8, 1864 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Nancy Conner died on May 5, 1926 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.³

     Dewey Stevens Hancock Sr. was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.^12,10 He was born on June 20, 1899 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 22, 1899.^3,7,12,9,10 He married Frances Mildred Thompson circa 1922.^5,8 Dewey Stevens Hancock Sr. died on December 15, 1960 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 61.^12,10

     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