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

F, b. October 5, 1888, d. October 21, 1976
FatherWilliam Lawson Light2,6,3,4,5 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner2,6,3,4,5 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     Ida C. Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-9810.8 She was born on October 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,7,3,5 She married Andrew Jackson Burke on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,4,5 As of December 22, 1912,her married name was Burke. Ida C. Light died on October 21, 1976 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.7,5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 34, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 73, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 191, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

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.3,7,4,5 
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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah B. Underwood obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Burk Underwood obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Herman Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 20, 1890, d. April 18, 1979
FatherWilliam Lawson Light4,3,9,8 b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
MotherJulina Prudence Conner4,3,9,8 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 His Social Security Number was 226-12-1236.10 He and Blanche Millicent Board were divorced.8 William Herman Light was born on March 20, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 18, 1891.1,10,4,7,11 He married Blanche Millicent Board, daughter of Horatio R. "Rush" Board and Nancy Gardenia "Denie" Blackwell, on July 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 William Herman Light married Daisy Clark on April 14, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.8 William Herman Light and Daisy Clark were divorced on April 22, 1960 at Giles Co., Virginia.12 William Herman Light died on April 18, 1979 at age 89.7

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., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3
1920House carpenter5
1930Coal mine carpenter6
1940Carpenter13

Family 1

Blanche Millicent Board b. October 15, 1893, d. August 1, 1970
Divorce*William Herman Light and Blanche Millicent Board were divorced.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.9 
Children

Family 2

Daisy Clark b. circa 1903
Marriage*William Herman Light married Daisy Clark on April 14, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* William Herman Light and Daisy Clark were divorced on April 22, 1960 at Giles Co., Virginia.12 

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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Wade Light obituary in the Dec 15, 2003 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

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

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 Conner2,3,7,4,6 b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1510.8 Isaac Albert Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on April 28, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,9,6 He married Luemma Mae Ferris, daughter of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, on June 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10 Isaac Albert Light died on February 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,6

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., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 30, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3
1920Farm laborer7
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

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.4,10 
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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Howard Light obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 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 Bonnie L. Hinkley obituary in the Oct 7, 2011 edition.
  14. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester L. Light memorium in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  16. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the McKinley Ray Light obituary.
  19. [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.

Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers1

F, b. March 21, 1905, d. March 7, 1984
FatherJohn Cable Akers2,3,1 b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
MotherMissouri Melvina Vest2,3,1 b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
     Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers married J. Clarence Van Avery.1 Her Social Security Number was 466-36-5522.4 Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers was buried at Memory Park Cemetery, 2823 East Marshall Ave., Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.5 Her married name was Avery. She was born on March 21, 1905 at Texas.2,1,4,5 As of circa 1923,her married name was Harroun.6 She married Byron Arthur Harroun circa 1923.1,6 Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers died on March 7, 1984 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 78.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas2
1920Dwelling 63, District 173, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas3
1930Dwelling 161, District 7, Precinct 3, Pecos Co., Texas6
1940Dweling 422, District 201-7, Judicial Precinct 1, Rusk Co., Texas8

Family 1

J. Clarence Van Avery b. December 13, 1916, d. December 9, 1989
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers married J. Clarence Van Avery.1 

Family 2

Byron Arthur Harroun b. June 29, 1902, d. July 18, 1944
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers married Byron Arthur Harroun circa 1923.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2868] Memory Park Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=harroun&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=12576131&CRid=5203&df=all&
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2869] Longview News-Journal, From the Aunita Alwanda Harroun Davis obituary in the Jan 19, 2013 edition.
  10. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.

Nannie Ella Akers1

F, b. January 16, 1892, d. January 13, 1938
FatherJohn Cable Akers1,2 b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
MotherMissouri Melvina Vest1,2 b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
     Nannie Ella Akers was buried at South Bend Cemetery, South Bend, Young Co., Texas.3 She was born on January 16, 1892 at Virginia.4,3 As of circa 1910,her married name was Burgess.5 She married George Washington Burgess circa 1910.1,5,6,3 Nannie Ella Akers died on January 13, 1938 at age 45.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 111, District 169, Graham, Young Co., Texas4
1930Dwelling 14, District 15, Precinct 8, Young Co., Texas5

Family

George Washington Burgess b. January 7, 1891, d. January 25, 1965
Marriage*Nannie Ella Akers married George Washington Burgess circa 1910.1,5,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2863] South Bend Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=44377209&CRid=7011&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Pernie Melvina May Reep1,2

F, b. May 15, 1929, d. August 1, 2021
FatherIsaac David Elias Reep1,3,4,2 b. July 29, 1909, d. February 23, 1995
MotherPernie Floy Akers1,3,4,5,2 b. January 31, 1911, d. November 27, 1988
     Pernie Melvina May Reep Mrs. Pernie Melvina Davis, age 91 of Gilmer, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in Gilmer. Melvina was born on May 15, 1929 in Graham, Texas to the late Issac David Reep and Pernie Akers. She was a dedicated homemaker that loved to cook, crochet, quilt, and collect cook books. She was a dutiful caregiver working in healthcare facilities and private homes in the area for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Willard Geske and mother, Pernie Akers Geske; two siblings, brother, Howard Geske, and sister Arnita Meadows. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Carl Edward Davis of Gilmer; son, Richard Guthrie and wife Jean of Gilmer; daughter, Joyce Marie Thorsheim and husband Martin of Jefferson; sister, Artie Louise Gifford and husband Doyle of Houston; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six step-children, and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park of Gilmer; Bro. Ricky Davis officiating.2 She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Gilmer, Upshur Co., Texas.2 She was born on May 15, 1929 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.4,2 As of before September 10, 1949,her married name was Guthrie.4 She married Buddy Lee Guthrie before September 10, 1949.4 Pernie Melvina May Reep and Buddy Lee Guthrie were divorced on September 17, 1975 at Gregg Co., Texas.6 As of May 23, 1978,her married name was Martin.4 Pernie Melvina May Reep married Harold Martin on May 23, 1978 at Gregg Co., Texas.7 As of circa 1991,her married name was Davis.2 Pernie Melvina May Reep married Carl Edward Davis circa 1991.2 Pernie Melvina May Reep died on August 1, 2021 at Gilmer, Upshur Co., Texas, at age 92.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 258, District 92-35, Gregg Co., Texas5

Family 1

Buddy Lee Guthrie
Marriage*Pernie Melvina May Reep married Buddy Lee Guthrie before September 10, 1949.4 
Divorce* Pernie Melvina May Reep and Buddy Lee Guthrie were divorced on September 17, 1975 at Gregg Co., Texas.6 
Children
  • Richard Lee Guthrie4,2
  • Joyce Marie Guthrie4,2

Family 2

Harold Martin
Marriage*Pernie Melvina May Reep married Harold Martin on May 23, 1978 at Gregg Co., Texas.7 

Family 3

Carl Edward Davis
Marriage*Pernie Melvina May Reep married Carl Edward Davis circa 1991.2 

Citations

  1. [S742] Annmarie Unknown, "Pernie Akers," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 19, 2002.
  2. [S10973] Croley Funeral Home, online www.croleyfh.net, From the Pernie Melvina Davis obituary.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  7. [S963] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002.

Ernest Raymond Akers1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 10, 1900, d. January 10, 1976
FatherJohn Cable Akers9,10,1,2,6,11 b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
MotherMissouri Melvina Vest9,10,1,2,6,11 b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
     Ernest Raymond Akers was buried at Mountain Park Cemetery, Saint Jo, Montague Co., Texas.5,6 He married Mildred Cooper.2 Ernest Raymond Akers was born on January 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,3,6,7 He married Margaret B. Grace on February 28, 1926 at Blackwell, Kay Co., Oklahoma.8 Ernest Raymond Akers died on January 10, 1976 at Saint Jo, Montague Co., Texas, at age 76.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas10
1920Dwelling 63, District 173, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas1
1930Dwelling 288, District 27, Owen, Kay Co., Oklahoma12
1940Dwelling 8, District 169-3, Saint Jo, Montague Co., Texas13

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1
1930Oil field laborer12
1940Oil field tool dresser13

Family 1

Mildred Cooper b. January 30, 1907, d. February 2, 2004
Marriage*Ernest Raymond Akers married Mildred Cooper.2 

Family 2

Margaret B. Grace b. circa 1903
Marriage*Ernest Raymond Akers married Margaret B. Grace on February 28, 1926 at Blackwell, Kay Co., Oklahoma.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  5. [S2867] Mountain Park Cemetery, Montague Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=akers&GSfn=ernest&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=44141256&CRid=5451&df=all&
  6. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  7. [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.
  8. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S10971] Greenville Herald Banner, From the Addie A. Danley obituary in the Aug 23, 1969 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.

Roscoe Lee Akers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 20, 1888, d. June 26, 1952
FatherJohn Cable Akers1,6,2 b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
MotherMissouri Melvina Vest1,6,2 b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
     Roscoe Lee Akers was buried at Eliasville Cemetery, Eliasville, Young Co., Texas.4 He Services for Roscoe Lee Akers, 64, were held at the Eliasville Baptist church with Rev. Kenneth Cantwell officiating, assisted by Gordon Downing, local minister of Eliasville Church of Christ. Mr. Akers moved to Eliasville with his parents. He was a member of 10 children. Mr. Akers became a member of the Baptist Church in early life and lived a consistent Christian life. He was active in the civic affairs of Eliasville. He was a rancher and farmer. Survived by his wife; two daughters - Mrs. Guy Salmon, Mrs. Roy Owen; one son - J.C. Akers; two brothers - J.W. Akers, E.R. Akers; six sisters - Hester Price, Maggie Timmons, Mrs. K.D. Dailey, Mrs. B.A. Narroon.5 He was born on February 20, 1888 at Virginia.1,7 He married Sarah Jo "Sadie" Patrick on October 29, 1911 at Young Co., Texas.1,8,4 Roscoe Lee Akers died on June 26, 1952 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 64.3,4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas2
1920Dwelling 57, District 167, Justice Precinct 1, Young Co., Texas10
1930Dwelling 51, District 4, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas7
1940Dwelling 122, District 252-7, Justice Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas11

Occupation

1910Farm laborer2
1920Farmer10
1930Carbon black plant laborer7
1940Carbon plant foreman11

Family

Sarah Jo "Sadie" Patrick b. 1892, d. January 11, 1978
Marriage*Roscoe Lee Akers married Sarah Jo "Sadie" Patrick on October 29, 1911 at Young Co., Texas.1,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  4. [S2862] Eliasville Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=51352921&CRid=2219749&
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roscoe Lee Akers obituary.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1646] Odessa American, From the Jettie Mae Salmon obituary in the Mar 24, 1998 edition.

Howard Lee Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 4, 1929, d. June 30, 1998
FatherHubert Lee Lawrence7,1,3,8,9,4,10,6 b. November 19, 1902, d. February 6, 1994
MotherJosephine "Josie" Light1,7,3,8,9,4,10,6 b. February 22, 1903, d. May, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-4964.11 Howard Lee Lawrence was born on October 4, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,2,4,5 He married Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen on June 1, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,6 Howard Lee Lawrence and Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen were divorced on July 7, 1971 at Broward Co., Florida.12 Howard Lee Lawrence married Jeraldine Collins on November 25, 1986.1 Howard Lee Lawrence died on June 30, 1998 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 68.11,1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 326, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 105, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen
Marriage*Howard Lee Lawrence married Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen on June 1, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,6 
Divorce* Howard Lee Lawrence and Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen were divorced on July 7, 1971 at Broward Co., Florida.12 
Children

Family 2

Jeraldine Collins
Marriage*Howard Lee Lawrence married Jeraldine Collins on November 25, 1986.1 

Citations

  1. [S823] David Wayne Lawrence (grandson), "Hubert Lee Lawrence," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 1, 2002.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Lee Lawrence obituary in the Feb 8, 1994 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lawrence Harris obituary in the Jan 22, 2011 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  13. [S2227] Twin County Funerals and Crematorium, online http://www.twincountyfunerals.com/, From the Roger Allen Lawrence obituary.

Benjamin Herbert Harris Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 2, 1924, d. June 2, 2008
     Benjamin Herbert Harris Jr. Mr. Benjamin Herbert "Ben Junior" Harris, Jr., age 83 of Meadows of Dan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 2, 2008, at the Wheatland Retirement Community in Hillsville. He was born in Patrick County on December 2, 1924 to the late Benjamin Herbert Harris and Claudia Agee Harris Wood. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Harris and Rufus Wood; and his stepfather, George Wood. He had served in the United States Army during World War II, and had been a mechanic. He was a longtime member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church where he served as deacon and trustee. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lawrence Harris of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wilburn Harris of Marion and Walter and Patsy Harris of Meadows of Dan; one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Pat Thomas of Durham, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Matthew Harris, Andrew Harris, Phillip Bridges, Ben G. Harris, Pamela Harris Holt and Angela Harris; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey Harris, Carson Harris, Nicole Bridges and Brooklyn Holt; two brothers, Esmond Harris of Vinton and Claude Wood of Danville; and one sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Jim Hodges of Roanoke.3 He was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 224-22-6498.9 He was born on December 2, 1924 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.9,2,3,5,7,8 He married Mary Louise Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Josephine "Josie" Light, on November 1, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,3,5,6 Benjamin Herbert Harris Jr. died on June 2, 2008 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 83.9,3,4,5,7

Family

Mary Louise Lawrence b. March 1, 1923, d. January 21, 2011
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Josephine "Josie" Light, on November 1, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Benjamin Herbert Harris, Jr. obituary.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2691] Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=king&GSfn=marlin&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=12662154&CRid=1991812&df=all&
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lawrence Harris obituary in the Jan 22, 2011 edition.
  11. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Walter Elliot Harris obituary.
  12. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilburn Lee Harris obituary in the Oct 3, 2013 edition.

James William "Will" Akers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 31, 1897, d. September 29, 1958
FatherJohn Cable Akers1,6,7 b. May 24, 1861, d. June 10, 1939
MotherMissouri Melvina Vest1,6,7 b. December 17, 1866, d. December 19, 1928
     James William "Will" Akers was buried at Pioneer Cemetery, 1000 4th Street, Graham, Young Co., Texas.5 He was born on October 31, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card James listed his birth date as Oct 31, 1888.1,2 He married Alma Matilda McCluskey circa 1919.1,3,8,5 James William "Will" Akers died on September 29, 1958 at Young Co., Texas, at age 60.1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 136, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 73, District 272, Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas7
1930Dwelling 234, District 3, Precinct 1, Young Co., Texas8
1940Dwelling 30, District 252-5, Justice Precinct 1, Young Co., Texas9

Occupation

1930Oil field pumper8
1940Oil lease foreman9

Family

Alma Matilda McCluskey b. August 26, 1897, d. March 26, 1981
Marriage*James William "Will" Akers married Alma Matilda McCluskey circa 1919.1,3,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  4. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  5. [S2864] Pioneer Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=33431126&CRid=6020&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Dare Holland1,2

F, b. August 30, 1916, d. October 9, 1997
FatherA. T. Holland3
MotherNora L. Dulaney3
     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0908.4 Virginia Dare Holland was born on August 30, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2 She married Clarence Glynn Poff, son of Dr. William Edward "Eddie" Poff and Minnie Ella Burnett, on April 22, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 As of April 22, 1937,her married name was Poff.2 Virginia Dare Holland and Clarence Glynn Poff were divorced on June 28, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Virginia Dare Holland died on October 9, 1997 at Virginia at age 81.4,1 She DARE, Virginia Holland, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 9, 1997. Memorial service 1 p.m. Sunday, Lotz Salem Chapel. on October 12, 1997.1

Family

Clarence Glynn Poff b. November 2, 1913, d. February 22, 2000
Marriage*She married Clarence Glynn Poff, son of Dr. William Edward "Eddie" Poff and Minnie Ella Burnett, on April 22, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Virginia Dare Holland and Clarence Glynn Poff were divorced on June 28, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Holland Dare obituary in the Oct 12, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Olive Ruth Word1,2

F, b. circa 1896
     Olive Ruth Word was born circa 1896 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Dr. Roy Jackson Poff, son of George Isaac Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on September 2, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of September 2, 1914,her married name was Poff.2 Olive Ruth Word and Dr. Roy Jackson Poff were divorced on July 14, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

Dr. Roy Jackson Poff b. April 11, 1891, d. May 14, 1943
Marriage*Olive Ruth Word married Dr. Roy Jackson Poff, son of George Isaac Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on September 2, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Olive Ruth Word and Dr. Roy Jackson Poff were divorced on July 14, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Claudene Dews1,2

F, b. November 26, 1916, d. August 10, 2011
     Claudene Dews was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2 She was born on November 26, 1916 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2 She married Donald T. "Don" Epperly, son of Clarence Epperly and Jessie Hall, on April 23, 1983 at Tarrant Co., Texas.1,2 As of April 23, 1983,her married name was Epperly.1 Claudene Dews died on August 10, 2011 at West, McLennan Co., Texas, at age 94.2 She Claudene D. Briggs Epperly, 94, a homemaker, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at a care facility in West. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Claudene was born Nov. 26, 1916, in Fort Worth to Claude C. and Jesse Hill Dews. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Women, and the Fort Worth Woman's Club. She dearly loved her city of Fort Worth but moved nearly five years ago to the Hillsboro/West area to be closer to her daughter and family. Claudene was truly a kind, perfectly groomed and gentile lady. She loved her church, enjoyed playing bridge, playing her organ and doing embroidery and hand work. Her love of God and family always came first. The marriage to the love of her life, Reed H. Briggs, was blessed with two children, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Reed H. Briggs, in 1981, and Don Epperly, in 1994. One of six children, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Rabon O. Dews, General Omer S. Dews, James D. Dews; and one son-in-law, Jerry W. Janek. Survivors: Children, William R. Briggs and wife, Carol, of Dana Point, Calif., and Karen B. Janek of West; sisters, Wynona Jones of Dallas and Nelda Wagner of Fairfield, Calif; grandchildren, Scott Briggs and wife, Julie, of Riverside, Calif., Pamela Briggs and husband, Daren, of Chino, Calif., Brad Janek and wife, Jody, of Valley Mills, and Jeff Janek and wife, Yildiz, of Sao Paulo, Brazil; great-grandchildren, Alec Briggs, Nicole and Garrett Briggs, Blake, Jacie and Jenna Janek, and Caroline, Isabella and Nicholas Janek. on August 12, 2011.2

Family

Donald T. "Don" Epperly b. May 10, 1906, d. August 16, 1994
Marriage*She married Donald T. "Don" Epperly, son of Clarence Epperly and Jessie Hall, on April 23, 1983 at Tarrant Co., Texas.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S963] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002.
  2. [S1643] Fort Worth Star-Telegram, From the Claudene D. Briggs Epperly obituary in the Aug 12, 2011 edition.

William Wallace "Sloke" Willard1,2,3,4

M, b. April 7, 1898, d. March 13, 1955
     William Wallace "Sloke" Willard was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 He was born on April 7, 1898 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4 He married Edna Virginia James, daughter of Lindsey Oker "L. O." James and Annie Chloe Epperly, on July 3, 1923.6,1,7 William Wallace "Sloke" Willard died on March 13, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.3

Census Records

1930Retail grocery clerk8
1930Dwelling 55, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia8
1940Dweling 192, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family

Edna Virginia James b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
Marriage*William Wallace "Sloke" Willard married Edna Virginia James, daughter of Lindsey Oker "L. O." James and Annie Chloe Epperly, on July 3, 1923.6,1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the Mary 26, 2008 edition.
  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. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Robert "Jimmy" Willard1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 13, 1924, d. August 13, 1999
FatherWilliam Wallace "Sloke" Willard1,7,8,3,4,9,10,6 b. April 7, 1898, d. March 13, 1955
MotherEdna Virginia James1,7,8,3,4,9,10,6 b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-1164.11 James Robert "Jimmy" Willard was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 13, 1924 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.11,1,3,6 He married Orpha Ann Teel, daughter of Sidney Clyde Teel and Lela Mae Caldwell, on March 20, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,7,9,6 James Robert "Jimmy" Willard died on August 13, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.11,1,2,5 He WILLARD, James Robert, 74, of Christiansburg, died Friday, August 13, 1999 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. today at the Christiansburg Church of Christ with Preacher Dennis Curd officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home... on August 16, 1999.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 55, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia8
1940Dweling 192, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Orpha Ann Teel b. April 29, 1931, d. July 23, 1996
Marriage*James Robert "Jimmy" Willard married Orpha Ann Teel, daughter of Sidney Clyde Teel and Lela Mae Caldwell, on March 20, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,7,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Robert Willard obituary in the Aug 16, 1999 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orpha Ann Teel Willard obituary in the Jul 25, 1996 edition.
  13. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Neal Bradley Willard obituary.

Raymond Lindburgh Willard1,2,3

M, b. May 17, 1927, d. March 24, 2008
FatherWilliam Wallace "Sloke" Willard4,5,1,6,7 b. April 7, 1898, d. March 13, 1955
MotherEdna Virginia James4,5,1,6,7 b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
     Raymond Lindburgh Willard was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on May 17, 1927 at West Virginia.5,1,8 He married Ruby Evelyn Roop, daughter of Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop and Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings, on November 5, 1946; The Iddings book has a marriage date of Mar 21, 1947.4,9,1,2,6,3 Raymond Lindburgh Willard died on March 24, 2008 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 80.8,6,3 He Raymond Willard, 80, of Christiansburg, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Sloke" and Edna James Willard; his wife, Ruby Roop Willard; son, Leon; brother, James and wife, Orpha Teel Willard; sisters-in-law, Joyce Williams and Oneada Roop. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Kathy Willard and her boyfriend, Norman Kenneth Wood; sister, Irene Epperly and husband, Otto; sister-in-law, Betty Weeks and husband, J.D., of Ohio; and brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Williams, of Christiansburg. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008. The funeral service will be held in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Willard family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on March 26, 2008.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 55, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia5
1940Dweling 192, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Ruby Evelyn Roop b. November 15, 1921, d. April 27, 1983
Marriage*Raymond Lindburgh Willard married Ruby Evelyn Roop, daughter of Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop and Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings, on November 5, 1946; The Iddings book has a marriage date of Mar 21, 1947.4,9,1,2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneada M. Roop obituary in the Dec 28, 2001 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nellie Mildred James1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 23, 1912, d. July 2, 1988
FatherLindsey Oker "L. O." James1,2,3,6,5 b. June 29, 1878, d. November 16, 1949
MotherAnnie Chloe Epperly1,2,3,6,5 b. April 20, 1882, d. December 28, 1953
     Her Social Security Number was 233-10-5394.7 Nellie Mildred James was buried at Quaker-Nester Cemetery, Route 624, Carroll Co., Virginia.8 She was born on March 23, 1912 at West Virginia.3,7,8,4 As of July 7, 1955,her married name was Nester.5 She married Connie Erthel Nester on July 7, 1955 at Carroll Co., Virginia.8,4,5 Nellie Mildred James died on July 2, 1988 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.3,7,8,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 3, District 54, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 31, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 2, District 24-26, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1940Cashier6

Family

Connie Erthel Nester b. May 16, 1917, d. August 7, 1963
Marriage*Nellie Mildred James married Connie Erthel Nester on July 7, 1955 at Carroll Co., Virginia.8,4,5 

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. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4079] Quaker-Nester Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com