Louisa Indiana Elmore1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1870, d. January 26, 1935
FatherJoel Bradley Elmore4,5,3 b. October 24, 1847, d. August 13, 1930
MotherSarah Catherine Shaver4,3 b. March 18, 1838, d. April 13, 1915
     Louisa Indiana Elmore was buried at Old Hale Cemetery, Mt. Tabor Rd., Rt. 624, Blacksburg, Virginia.2 She was born on January 3, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of May 13, 1886,her married name was Slusser.3 She married James Daniel Slusser on May 13, 1886.2,3 Louisa Indiana Elmore died on January 26, 1935 at Virginia at age 65.1,2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 360, Blacksburg, Virginia4
1880Dwelling 360, Blacksburg, Virginia5
1900Dwelling 183, District 65, Blacksburg, Virginia6
1910Dwelling 81, District 96, Blacksburg, Virginia7
1920Dwelling 267, District 108, Blacksburg, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 42, District 8, Blacksburg, Virginia9

Family

James Daniel Slusser b. September 23, 1851, d. July 29, 1939
Marriage*Louisa Indiana Elmore married James Daniel Slusser on May 13, 1886.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S1265] Ruth G. Hale, Old Hale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S2201] Kitt Slusser, "Modified Register for Andrew H. Shaver."
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S708] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Slusser Calhoun obituary in the Jun 7, 2000 edition.

Sarah Virginia "Virgie" Elmore1,2

F, b. December 10, 1874, d. November 27, 1894
FatherJoel Bradley Elmore1 b. October 24, 1847, d. August 13, 1930
MotherSarah Catherine Shaver b. March 18, 1838, d. April 13, 1915
     Sarah Virginia "Virgie" Elmore was born on December 10, 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 As of July 11, 1889,her married name was Grose.3 She married Jacob M. Grose on July 11, 1889 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 Sarah Virginia "Virgie" Elmore died on November 27, 1894 at age 19.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 360, Blacksburg, Virginia1

Family

Jacob M. Grose b. August 25, 1863, d. March 29, 1946
Marriage*Sarah Virginia "Virgie" Elmore married Jacob M. Grose on July 11, 1889 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grose-Elmore marriage record.
  4. [S2201] Kitt Slusser, "Modified Register for Andrew H. Shaver."
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly M. Grose birth record.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillie Mae Brown death certificate.

Elza Hampton "Elzie" Elmore1,2

F, b. May 3, 1877, d. April 16, 1909
FatherJoel Bradley Elmore3 b. October 24, 1847, d. August 13, 1930
MotherSarah Catherine Shaver b. March 18, 1838, d. April 13, 1915
     Elza Hampton "Elzie" Elmore was born on May 3, 1877 at Virginia.1 As of November 22, 1898,her married name was Smith.4 She married James Abraham Smith on November 22, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Elza Hampton "Elzie" Elmore died on April 16, 1909 at Virginia at age 31.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 360, Blacksburg, Virginia3
1900Dwelling 189, District 65, Blacksburg, Virginia2

Family

James Abraham Smith b. August 5, 1879, d. May 16, 1957
Marriage*Elza Hampton "Elzie" Elmore married James Abraham Smith on November 22, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the James Abraham Smith obituary in the May 18, 1957 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Henry Reynolds1,2

M, b. 1819, d. September 5, 1898
     Henry Reynolds was buried at Western State Hospital Cemetery, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.2 He was born in 1819 at Virginia.1,2 He married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on September 25, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Henry Reynolds and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore were divorced on June 24, 1880.1 Henry Reynolds died on September 5, 1898 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 226, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated as divorced and living in the household of his son Joseph B. Reynolds.1

Occupation

1880Laborer1

Family

Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore b. January, 1846
Marriage*Henry Reynolds married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on September 25, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Henry Reynolds and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore were divorced on June 24, 1880.1 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7806] Western State Hospital Cemetery, Staunton, VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.

Kate E. Elmore1,2

F, b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
MotherNancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore1 b. January, 1846
     Kate E. Elmore was born in August, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She married John Walter McDaniel on April 7, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 As of April 7, 1889,her married name was McDaniel. Kate E. Elmore died before May 19, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her husband John was enumerated as a widower in the 1910 Census.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 133, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of James McCartney.2
1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Family

John Walter McDaniel b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
Marriage*Kate E. Elmore married John Walter McDaniel on April 7, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Walter Howard McDaniels obituary in the Oct 9, 1962 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nora M. Tread obituary in the Nov 24, 1971 edition.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McDaniel-Harvey marriage record.
  11. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Everette Lee McDaniel death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Catherine Osborne death certificate.
  14. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Katherine Osborne obituary in the Mar 4, 1964 edition.
  15. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wickline-McDaniel marriage record.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Zappavigno-McDaniel marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walter Howard McDaniels death certificate.

Vencil Ray Harper1,2,3,4

M, b. October 6, 1951, d. December 21, 2009
     Vencil Ray Harper was buried at Wolf Pen Hollow Cemetery, Long Branch, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-82-5637.5 He was born on October 6, 1951 at Simon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,4 He married Eupha Lorraine Conner, daughter of Arlie Thomas "Arley" Conner and Lorraine Elizabeth Moore, on January 2, 1973 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Vencil Ray Harper died on December 21, 2009 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 58.5,4 He Vencil Ray Harper, 58, of Hinton, W.Va., formerly of Crouches Farm, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2009, at his home. He was born October 6, 1951, in Simon, W.Va., the son of the late Buster G.S. and Nora Ellen Mouk. He was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Gloria J. Hager Harper; a daughter, Elizabeth E. Beckner and husband Dean of Princeton; two sons, Thomas B. Harper and wife Tameka of Princeton, W.Va., and James Dewayne Hager and wife Lorraine of Belmont, N.C; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Cory and Haley Beckner, Dylan and Eric Harper, Patrick and Matthew Hager; four sisters, Sandra (Aaron) Carper of Mullens, Minnie (Kyle) Rudisill of Forest Hill, W.Va., Flora Halstead of Lester, and Rosanna (James) Diggs of Ashboro, N.C; his stepmother, Betty Harper Short of Ashboro, N.C; and a host of nieces, nephews and lots of friends. Vencil will be laid to rest in Wolf Pen Hollow Cemetery, Long Branch, W.Va. Pallbearers will be Richard Halstead, Ronald Halstead, Denver Halstead, J. J. Hayes, Michael Hayes, George Carper, Justin Fernet, Anderson Bishop, Vincen Bishop, Danny Cline and Pete Sprouse. on December 26, 2009.4

Family

Eupha Lorraine Conner b. April 8, 1955, d. September 4, 2022
Marriage*He married Eupha Lorraine Conner, daughter of Arlie Thomas "Arley" Conner and Lorraine Elizabeth Moore, on January 2, 1973 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elizabeth Ellen Harper birth announcement in the Feb 8, 1974 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vencil Ray Harper obituary in the Dec 26, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorraine Elizabeth Conner obituary in the May 22, 2000 edition.
  7. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Elizabeth Ellen Harper-Beckner obituary.

Oscar Jennings Hutchison1,2

M, b. December 31, 1853, d. May 29, 1920
FatherGeorge Washington Hutchison1,3 b. October 25, 1820, d. January 14, 1890
MotherSarah Jane Taylor1,3 b. June 24, 1832, d. April 18, 1888
     Oscar Jennings Hutchison was buried at Williams Cemetery, Rt. 42, on hill opposite Level Green Church, Huffman, Craig Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 31, 1853 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,5,3 He married Lettie Blanche Britts, daughter of Dexter Snow Britts and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens, on November 7, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Oscar Jennings Hutchison died on May 29, 1920 at Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 66.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 10, District 12, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 234, District 100, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 231, District 122, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7

Family

Lettie Blanche Britts b. September 18, 1868, d. August 25, 1973
Marriage*Oscar Jennings Hutchison married Lettie Blanche Britts, daughter of Dexter Snow Britts and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens, on November 7, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oscar Jennings Hutchison death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oscar Jennings Hutchinson death certificate.
  4. [S1263] Charles and Ruth G. Hale, Williams Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Mariah S. "Maria" Hubbard1,2,3,4

F, b. April, 1856, d. 1920
     Mariah S. "Maria" Hubbard was buried at Samuel Elmore Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.5 She was born in April, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 She married Samuel Chester Elmore, son of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on February 13, 1876 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,4 As of February 13, 1876,her married name was Elmore.1 Mariah S. "Maria" Hubbard died in 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 149, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 78, District 105, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 409, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7

Family

Samuel Chester Elmore b. June 11, 1848, d. 1920
Marriage*Mariah S. "Maria" Hubbard married Samuel Chester Elmore, son of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on February 13, 1876 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S640] Descendants of Joseph Scott, online http://www.fridley.net/scott/index.htm#toc
  2. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Hubbard marriage record.
  5. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blanch Elmore birth record.
  9. [S1274] Hunt, Harper, Taylor, Patrick, Summers and related families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=e_irene&id=I00452
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dodd-Elmore marriage record.

Nellie Blanche Elmore1,2,3,4

F, b. December 20, 1877, d. circa 1902
FatherSamuel Chester Elmore1,3 b. June 11, 1848, d. 1920
MotherMariah S. "Maria" Hubbard1,3 b. April, 1856, d. 1920
     Nellie Blanche Elmore was buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, Osbornes Mills, Roane Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on December 20, 1877 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.6,3 As of December 12, 1895,her married name was Taylor.6,4 She married Clinton M. Taylor on December 12, 1895 at Roane Co., West Virginia.6,7,4 Nellie Blanche Elmore died circa 1902 at Roane Co., West Virginia; Her husband Clinton remarried about 1903.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 149, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Family

Clinton M. Taylor b. December 17, 1873, d. November 28, 1972
Marriage*Nellie Blanche Elmore married Clinton M. Taylor on December 12, 1895 at Roane Co., West Virginia.6,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blanch Elmore birth record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Taylor-Elmore marriage record.
  5. [S8498] Rolling Hills Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1274] Hunt, Harper, Taylor, Patrick, Summers and related families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=e_irene&id=I00452
  7. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ralph Willington Taylor obituary in the Dec 5, 1973 edition.

Mary E. Elmore1

F, b. circa 1878, d. 1900
FatherSamuel Chester Elmore1 b. June 11, 1848, d. 1920
MotherMariah S. "Maria" Hubbard1 b. April, 1856, d. 1920
     Mary E. Elmore was born circa 1878 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died in 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 149, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."

Addie E. "Ada" Elmore1,2

F, b. April 13, 1879, d. March 3, 1926
FatherSamuel Chester Elmore1 b. June 11, 1848, d. 1920
MotherMariah S. "Maria" Hubbard1 b. April, 1856, d. 1920
     Addie E. "Ada" Elmore was buried at Pauley Family Cemetery, Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on April 13, 1879 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,5 As of April 29, 1897,her married name was Rader.2 She married Fredrick Burton "Fred" Rader on April 29, 1897 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 Addie E. "Ada" Elmore died on March 3, 1926 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 46.3,4,5 She Mrs. F. B. Rader died at her home in Frame yesterday evening, her death, it is thought, being due to grief over the death of her 9-year-old daughter, Eula, who died on last Saturday of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, B. F. Rader, a prominent merchant of Frame, who is widely known in Charleston, and four children, Okey, Mae and Bessie, of Frame, and Mrs. Thomas Canterbury, of Detroit, who arrived in Frame on Sunday from her home. Funeral services will be held sometime tomorrow and burial will be made in the Pauley cemetery. on March 4, 1926.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 149, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 99, District 105, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 164, District 80, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 111, District 119, Aarons Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Fredrick Burton "Fred" Rader b. January 24, 1877, d. September, 1930
Marriage*Addie E. "Ada" Elmore married Fredrick Burton "Fred" Rader on April 29, 1897 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rader-Elmore marriage record.
  3. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Mrs. F. B. Rader obituary in the Mar 4, 1926 edition.
  5. [S8966] Pauley Family Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Okey Rader death certificate.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nellie Mae Sleath death certificate.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Elizabeth Ellen Harper1,2,3,4

F, b. February 1, 1974, d. August 18, 2018
FatherVencil Ray Harper1,2,5,4 b. October 6, 1951, d. December 21, 2009
MotherEupha Lorraine Conner1,2,3,4 b. April 8, 1955, d. September 4, 2022
     Elizabeth Ellen Harper was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 She Elizabeth Ellen "Libby" Harper-Beckner, 44, of Hillsville, VA, formerly of Princeton, died on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Woltz Hopsice House in Dobson, NC with her family by her side. Libby was a loving wife, daughter, sister, grandmother and aunt. She loved being with her family, going on family vacations and being a friend to all. Libby was a 1992 graduate of Princeton High School, Concord University with a BS degree in Social Work and a Masters in Social Work from WVU. Born February 1, 1974 in Mullens, WV she was the daughter of Eupha Conner-Ellison and the late Vencil Ray Harper (Deceased). In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilburn "Dean" Beckner (1974-2015). She is survived by loving mother, Eupha Conner-Ellison of Hillsville; two loving daughters, Michelle Lynn "Lorraine" Beckner of Princeton; Haley Madison Beckner of Lerona; one loving son, Cory Dean Beckner and wife Chelsea Beckner of Lerona; one brother, Thomas B. Harper and wife Christina Harper of Fancy Gap, VA; one sister, Stephanie Ellison-Wright & husband Ellison Wright and husband Justin Wright of Hillsville, VA; two loving grandchildren whom she adored, Aurora Beckner and Austin Beckner; seven nieces and nephews, Eric Harper, Dylan Harper, Conner Harper, Allison Wright, Carleigh Wright, Ciara McBee and Breanna McBee; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.4 She was born on February 1, 1974 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,4 As of circa 1993,her married name was Beckner.7 She married Wilburn Dean Beckner Jr. circa 1993.5,4,7 Elizabeth Ellen Harper died on August 18, 2018 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 44.6,4

Family

Wilburn Dean Beckner Jr. b. September 20, 1974, d. January 19, 2015
Marriage*She married Wilburn Dean Beckner Jr. circa 1993.5,4,7 
Children
  • Michelle Lynn Beckner5,3,4,7
  • Cory Dean Beckner5,3,4,7
  • Haley Madison Beckner5,3,4,7

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elizabeth Ellen Harper birth announcement in the Feb 8, 1974 edition.
  3. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Eupha Lorraine Ellison obituary.
  4. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Elizabeth Ellen Harper-Beckner obituary.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vencil Ray Harper obituary in the Dec 26, 2009 edition.
  6. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  7. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Wilburn Dean Beckner, Jr. obituary.

Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley1

F, b. June 9, 1854, d. June 5, 1926
     Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley was buried at Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 9, 1854 at Virginia.2,3 She married Clifton Elkaney Elmore, son of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, circa 1877.4,5,6 As of circa 1877,her married name was Elmore.6 Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley died on June 5, 1926 at Virginia at age 71.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 6, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 130, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 188, District 60, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia8

Family

Clifton Elkaney Elmore b. January 28, 1854, d. April 24, 1928
Marriage*Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley married Clifton Elkaney Elmore, son of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, circa 1877.4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Thomas Hampton Elmore obituary in the Sep 12, 1961 edition.
  2. [S265] Glenna G. Garner, Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the C. E. Elmore obituary in the May 6, 1928 edition.
  5. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Samuel "Sammie" Elmore1,2

M, b. April 6, 1877, d. December 13, 1882
FatherClifton Elkaney Elmore2 b. January 28, 1854, d. April 24, 1928
MotherElizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley2 b. June 9, 1854, d. June 5, 1926
     Samuel "Sammie" Elmore was buried at Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 6, 1877 at Virginia.1 He died on December 13, 1882 at age 5.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S265] Glenna G. Garner, Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Robert Erle Elmore1,2

M, b. February 5, 1893, d. July 10, 1947
FatherClifton Elkaney Elmore3,4,5,6 b. January 28, 1854, d. April 24, 1928
MotherElizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley3,4,5,6 b. June 9, 1854, d. June 5, 1926
     Robert Erle Elmore was buried at Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PVT L WWI."1 He was born on February 5, 1893 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 He married Vinnie Alice Correll, daughter of Giles Radford Correll and Addie Alice Feather, on November 14, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8 Robert Erle Elmore died on July 10, 1947 at age 54.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 6, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 130, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 188, District 60, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 66, District 4, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 381, District 78-6, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Assistant manager on family farm3
1930Christian preacher9
1940Farmer10

Family

Vinnie Alice Correll b. September 2, 1904, d. March 16, 1995
Marriage*Robert Erle Elmore married Vinnie Alice Correll, daughter of Giles Radford Correll and Addie Alice Feather, on November 14, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S265] Glenna G. Garner, Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the C. E. Elmore obituary in the May 6, 1928 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vinnie Correll Elmore obituary in the Mar 18, 1995 edition.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Keith Elmore1

M, b. circa 1885, d. circa 1885
FatherClifton Elkaney Elmore b. January 28, 1854, d. April 24, 1928
MotherElizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley b. June 9, 1854, d. June 5, 1926
     Keith Elmore was buried at Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia; His tombstone simply says "3 Mos."1 He died circa 1885. He was born circa 1885.

Citations

  1. [S265] Glenna G. Garner, Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.

Thomas Hampton Elmore1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 25, 1879, d. September 12, 1961
FatherClifton Elkaney Elmore7,4,8 b. January 28, 1854, d. April 24, 1928
MotherElizabeth M. "Bettie" Hundley7,4,8 b. June 9, 1854, d. June 5, 1926
     Thomas Hampton Elmore was buried at Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 25, 1879 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Nannie Jane Moseley on November 14, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,6,9 Thomas Hampton Elmore died on September 12, 1961 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,4 He Thomas Hampton Elmore, 81, Snowville, died this morning at his home, after a period of declining health. Born in Snowville Sept. 25, 1879, the son of the late Clifton E. and Elizabeth Hundley Elmore, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nannie Mosley Elmore; one son, Lonnie C. Elmore, Snowville; three daughters, Mrs. Roy W. Richardson, Snowville; Mrs. O. Peck Baxter, Pulaski and Mrs. Jess T. Morgan, Winston-Salem, N.C. Also two grandchildren. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. on September 12, 1961.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 56, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 6, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 127, District 45, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 189, District 60, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 65, District 4, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 384, District 78-6, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1910General store merchant11
1920Postmaster12
1930Retail store merchant13
1940Post master14

Family

Nannie Jane Moseley b. January 14, 1881, d. October 10, 1961
Marriage*Thomas Hampton Elmore married Nannie Jane Moseley on November 14, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S265] Glenna G. Garner, Snowville Christian Church Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.
  2. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Helen Elmore Richardson obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  3. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Nannie Mosley Elmore obituary in the Oct 11, 1961 edition.
  4. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Thomas Hampton Elmore obituary in the Sep 12, 1961 edition.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Elmore Baxter obituary in the Feb 8, 1993 edition.
  7. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the C. E. Elmore obituary in the May 6, 1928 edition.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Newton Doss1,2

M, b. November 16, 1847, d. March 12, 1927
     Paul Newton Doss was buried at Fairview Christian Church Cemetery, Keenan, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on November 16, 1847 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Sarah Frances Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on July 9, 1874 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6 Paul Newton Doss died on March 12, 1927 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 79.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 151, District 88, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia7
1900Dwelling 286, District 98, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 118, District 104, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 96, District 127, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8
1910General store merchant9
1920General store merchant10

Family

Sarah Frances Elmore b. circa 1853, d. December 24, 1904
Marriage*Paul Newton Doss married Sarah Frances Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on July 9, 1874 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paul Newton Doss death certificate.
  3. [S2230] Fairview Christian Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=81&GScid=168000&CRid=168000&pt=Fairview%20Christian%20Church%20Cemetery&
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah F. Doss death record.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Hubert Doss death certificate.

Ada Genette Looney1,2

F, b. June 20, 1883, d. April 27, 1959
FatherJoseph Bartley Looney1,2 b. November 4, 1844, d. May 15, 1906
MotherAnna "Annie" Jones1,2 b. June 14, 1849, d. November 19, 1926
     Ada Genette Looney was buried at Caldwell Cemetery, across Rt. 632 from Craig Healing Springs Christian Church, John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on June 20, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,2 She married Jacob Carthy Elmore, son of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on September 30, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 As of September 30, 1909,her married name was Elmore. Ada Genette Looney died on April 27, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 75.3,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 170, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 153, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 133, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 269, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 194, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Jacob Carthy Elmore b. June 10, 1884, d. November 8, 1943
Marriage*Ada Genette Looney married Jacob Carthy Elmore, son of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on September 30, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S258] Charles W. & Ruth G. Hale, Caldwell Cemetery, John's Creek, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ernest Therman Mullins1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1905, d. July 13, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 233-10-9587.4 Ernest Therman Mullins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,6 He was born on August 16, 1905 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,5,2,3,6 He married Allie Corrine Conner, daughter of Dennis Haden Conner and Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea, on November 30, 1933 at Giatto, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,1,3,6,8 Ernest Therman Mullins died on July 13, 1970 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.5,3 He Ernest T. Mullins of Bluewell died Monday in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Hemphill, he was a son of the late John Henry and Bell Robinson Mullins. He was also preceded in death by a son, John Mullins. He was a retired miner for Eastern Gas and Fuel and was a member of UMW local union 6196. Surviving are his widow, Allie C. Conner Mullins; one son, Ernest M. Mullins who is serving with the U. S. Air Force in Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Paul J. Key of Madison, Ind., Mrs. Ronald W. Hurst of Princeton and Miss Lynn Mullins of the home; two brothers, Fred Mullins of Florida and Silas Mullins of Washington, D. C; two sisters, Irene Zimmerman of Lewisburg and Marie Mullins of Princeton; and 13 grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens of the Bluefield - Princeton Road. on July 14, 1970.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 206, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Miner9

Family

Allie Corrine Conner b. August 5, 1917, d. September 8, 1986
Marriage*Ernest Therman Mullins married Allie Corrine Conner, daughter of Dennis Haden Conner and Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea, on November 30, 1933 at Giatto, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,1,3,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mullins-Conner marriage record.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ernest Therman Mullins death certificate.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ernest T. Mullins obituary in the Jul 14, 1970 edition.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Allie Corinne Harvey obituary in the Sep 10, 1986 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Dennis Mullins obituary in the Feb 11, 1969 edition.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Dennis Mullins death certificate.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lyola Joy Key obituary in the Jul 26, 1982 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Joseph William "Joe" Elmore1,2,3

M, b. September 30, 1910, d. May 15, 1995
FatherJacob Carthy Elmore4,5,6,1,3 b. June 10, 1884, d. November 8, 1943
MotherAda Genette Looney4,5,6,1,3,7 b. June 20, 1883, d. April 27, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 229-03-4678.8 Joseph William "Joe" Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.9,10,1 He was born on September 30, 1910 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3 He married Gladys Louise Caldwell, daughter of Bertie Conward "Bert" Caldwell and Mary Etta Crawford, on December 19, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,12,1 Joseph William "Joe" Elmore died on May 15, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.8,10,1 He ELMORE, Joseph W., ("Joe"), 84, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 15, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys and one grandson, Donnie Slusser. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Barbara Elmore, New Castle; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Bud Slusser, New Castle, Gennette and Harry Gibson, Big Rock; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one foster grandchild. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial Park. on May 18, 1995.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 153, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 133, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 269, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 194, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Bus driver7

Family

Gladys Louise Caldwell b. May 15, 1916, d. August 14, 1990
Marriage*Joseph William "Joe" Elmore married Gladys Louise Caldwell, daughter of Bertie Conward "Bert" Caldwell and Mary Etta Crawford, on December 19, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,12,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph W. Elmore obituary in the May 18, 1995 edition.
  11. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Caldwell Elmore obituary in the Aug 16, 1990 edition.
  13. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the William Mitchell Elmore obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gladys Louise Caldwell1,2,3

F, b. May 15, 1916, d. August 14, 1990
FatherBertie Conward "Bert" Caldwell1,2,3 b. June 15, 1888, d. November 28, 1976
MotherMary Etta Crawford1,2,3 b. December 14, 1885, d. November 27, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 229-05-6645.4 Gladys Louise Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.5,6,1 She was born on May 15, 1916 at Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 She married Joseph William "Joe" Elmore, son of Jacob Carthy Elmore and Ada Genette Looney, on December 19, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6,1 As of December 19, 1938,her married name was Elmore. Gladys Louise Caldwell died on August 14, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,5,6,1 She Mrs. Gladys Caldwell Elmore, age 74, of New Castle, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Elmore, New Castle; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Bud Slusser, New Castle; Gennette and Harry Gibson, Big Rock; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Barbara Elmore, New Castle; one brother, Berlin Caldwell, Winston-Salem, N.C; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment in Huffman Memorial Park. on August 16, 1990.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 269, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 194, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

Joseph William "Joe" Elmore b. September 30, 1910, d. May 15, 1995
Marriage*Gladys Louise Caldwell married Joseph William "Joe" Elmore, son of Jacob Carthy Elmore and Ada Genette Looney, on December 19, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Caldwell Elmore obituary in the Aug 16, 1990 edition.
  7. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph W. Elmore obituary in the May 18, 1995 edition.
  11. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the William Mitchell Elmore obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frances Corrine Mullins1,2,3

F, b. January 4, 1939, d. December 25, 2009
FatherErnest Therman Mullins1,2,3,4 b. August 16, 1905, d. July 13, 1970
MotherAllie Corrine Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. August 5, 1917, d. September 8, 1986
     Frances Corrine Mullins was buried at Bay Minette Cemetery, Bay Minette, Baldwin Co., Alabama.6 Her married name was Thompson.7 Her Social Security Number was 236-58-0413.7 She married William Aubrey Thompson.7 Frances Corrine Mullins was born on January 4, 1939 at West Virginia.2,7 She married Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hurst on February 14, 1957 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.1,3 As of February 14, 1957,her married name was Hurst.3 Frances Corrine Mullins and Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hurst were divorced before May, 1980.8 Frances Corrine Mullins died on December 25, 2009 at Robertsdale, Baldwin Co., Alabama, at age 70.7,6 She Frances Corrine Thompson, 70, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Robertsdale Health Care. The Bay Minette resident had retired as office manager for State Farm Insurance. She is survived by one son, Anthony David Hurst of Oceanside, Calif; four daughters, Debra Lynne Pimperl of Bay Minette, Donna Jo Bryars of Natchitoches, La., Dana Lee Evain of Chadds Ford, Pa., and Tammy Denise Pippins of McDavid, Fla; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery. on December 29, 2009.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 206, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

William Aubrey Thompson b. June 23, 1924, d. January 30, 2011
Marriage*Frances Corrine Mullins married William Aubrey Thompson.7 

Family 2

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hurst b. April 4, 1938, d. May 29, 1998
Marriage*Frances Corrine Mullins married Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hurst on February 14, 1957 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Frances Corrine Mullins and Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hurst were divorced before May, 1980.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Allie Corinne Harvey obituary in the Sep 10, 1986 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lyola Joy Key obituary in the Jul 26, 1982 edition.
  6. [S6410] Press-Register, From the Frances Corrine Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 2009 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  9. [S12210] Norris Funeral Home, online www.norrisfuneralservice.com, From the Dana Lee Hurst Evain obituary.
  10. [S3571] Mobile Register, From the Ronald Wayne Hurst Jr. obituary in the Apr 18, 1989 edition.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  12. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Lyola Joy Mullins1,2,3,4

F, b. January 20, 1937, d. July 20, 1982
FatherErnest Therman Mullins1,2,3,5,6 b. August 16, 1905, d. July 13, 1970
MotherAllie Corrine Conner1,2,3,5,6 b. August 5, 1917, d. September 8, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 233-58-8085.3 Lyola Joy Mullins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,6 She and Paul J. Key were divorced.8 Lyola Joy Mullins was born on January 20, 1937 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7,9 She married Paul J. Key in September, 1959 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,4 As of September, 1959,her married name was Key.4 Lyola Joy Mullins died on July 20, 1982 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 45; Her obituary has a death date of Jul 24, 1982.7,6 She Lyola Joy Key, 45, of 1419 Westwood Dr., Charleston, S.C., formerly of Arista, was dead on arrival at a Charleston hospital Friday due to natural causes. She was a daughter of Mrs. Allie Mullins Harvey of Princeton and the late Ernest Mullins. She was an employee of the Medical University Hospital in Charleston and was a veteran of the Korean War. She was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Bluewell. Survivors include one son, Paul Key, U.S. Army in Texas; two daughters, Patty Lynne Key of Muncie, Ind., and Kimberly Key of Madison, Ind; her step father, Jack Harvey; two sisters, Mrs. Corinne Hurst of Bay Minette, Ala., and Mrs. Lynne Murray of Charleston; one brother, Michael Mullins of Denver, Colo. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Mullins. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 26, 1982.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 206, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia2

Family

Paul J. Key b. September 24, 1935, d. March 12, 2021
Divorce*Lyola Joy Mullins and Paul J. Key were divorced.8 
Marriage* Lyola Joy Mullins married Paul J. Key in September, 1959 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11058] Knoxville Journal, The, From the marriage license listings in the Sep 9, 1959 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Allie Corinne Harvey obituary in the Sep 10, 1986 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lyola Joy Key obituary in the Jul 26, 1982 edition.
  7. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  8. [S12206] Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, online www.morgan-nay.com, From the Paul J. Key obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12206] Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, online www.morgan-nay.com, From the Paul Wyatt Key, II obituary.

Stephen Columbus Rigg1,2,3

M, b. October 1, 1858, d. February 2, 1947
FatherJames Rigg1,3
MotherSusan Craig1
     Stephen Columbus Rigg was born on October 1, 1858 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Mary Byron Gray, daughter of Osburn Wilson Gray and Lucy Ann Pendleton/Custer, on March 10, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Stephen Columbus Rigg died on February 2, 1947 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 88.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 174, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 224, District 15, Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 58, District 29, Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 83, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 257, District 13-15, Irish Corner, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1880Blacksmith2
1900Blacksmith4
1910Coal company blacksmith5
1930Coal mine blacksmith6

Family

Mary Byron Gray b. January 11, 1861, d. March 1, 1948
Marriage*Stephen Columbus Rigg married Mary Byron Gray, daughter of Osburn Wilson Gray and Lucy Ann Pendleton/Custer, on March 10, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From and article about Armstrong Creek area in the Apr 24, 1968 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Riggs obituary in the Sep 23, 1959 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the England-Rigg mariage record.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leona Rigg Neff death certificate.
  12. [S4035] Stephen Rigg's Tree of Many Branches, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5267890/person/-1477894885
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard Montgomery Rigg death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Catharine Rigg death record.

Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 23, 1913, d. September 26, 1976
FatherDoctor McKinley "Dock" Shanks Sr.4 b. October 3, 1889, d. August 7, 1973
MotherEthel E. Atkinson4 b. November 2, 1890, d. December 21, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 217-12-7805.9 Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7,10,11 He was born on March 23, 1913 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Mar 13, 1913.9,4,5,8,11 He married Ruby Edith Vest, daughter of Chester Washington Vest and Nellie Mae/May Trump, on May 29, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. and Ruby Edith Vest were divorced on September 21, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. died on September 26, 1976 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.9,4,6,7,10,11 He June McKinley Shanks, age 63, died Sunday, September 26. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Opal Shanks, Salem; a foster son, Kenny W. Conner, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Berta Lovell, Floyd; Mrs. Betty Semler, Pilot: Mrs. Peggy Orr, Lakeworth, Fla; five brothers, Alvin Shanks, Salem; Lewis Shanks, Covington; Quinton Shanks, Deland, Fla.: Earl Shanks. Salisbury, Md; Thomas Shanks, Orange City, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at Huffville Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. on October 2, 1976.7

Family

Ruby Edith Vest b. September 8, 1919, d. November 9, 2002
Marriage*He married Ruby Edith Vest, daughter of Chester Washington Vest and Nellie Mae/May Trump, on May 29, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. and Ruby Edith Vest were divorced on September 21, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Opal Mae Shanks1,7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the June McKinley Shanks obituary in the Oct 2, 1976 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Robert John "Bob" Waldecker1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 29, 1936, d. June 5, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 372-34-4585.6 Robert John "Bob" Waldecker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on May 29, 1936 at Michigan.3,6,5 He married Opal Mae Shanks, daughter of Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. and Ruby Edith Vest, on May 12, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Robert John "Bob" Waldecker died on June 5, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,6,5,3 He Robert J. Waldecker, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was a member of College Lutheran Church, a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from the N & W Railroad. Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Carrick; and grandson, Ryan John Waldecker and is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 30 years, Opal M. Waldecker; son, Robert J. Waldecker Jr. and wife, Diane; grandson, Michael Robert Waldecker; great Ryan John Waldecker Jr; sister, Dorothy Marie Zurbo; special family member, Kenneth W. Conner. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the United States Navy. on June 7, 2013.4

Family

Opal Mae Shanks
Marriage*He married Opal Mae Shanks, daughter of Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. and Ruby Edith Vest, on May 12, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Edith Vest Shanks obituary in Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Waldecker obituary in the Jun 7, 2013 edition.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.