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     His Social Security Number was 719-01-6074.⁴ George Washington Bird was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 5, 1888 at Pulaski Co., Virginia; All other records except his birth record have May 7, 1888 in Bland Co.^2,1,3,4,5,6 He married Estelle Blanche Walters, daughter of Theodore Longstreet Walters and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Poff, on March 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 George Washington Bird died on May 5, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^1,7 He George W. Bird, age 90, of 3647 Oaklawn Ave., N.W., died Friday in a local hospital. He was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and a member of Mountain Dale Lodge #49 I.O.O.F. He was a retired machinist from N & W Railroad and a member of International Association of Machinists. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Swann Bird; one son and daughter-in-law, George Wallace Byrd, Jr. and Edna Byrd, Highland Springs; three stepdaughters, Mrs. H. E. (Virginia) Emmons, Roanoke; Mrs. R. J. (Margaret) Schomisch, Fowler, Mich; Mrs. U. A. (June) Hoal, Roanoke; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Myers, Radford; a number of nieces and nephews. on May 8, 1978.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9910.¹³ Clentus Millard Walters Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on February 7, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,1,5 He married Jane Allen "Janie" Devin on February 8, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11 Clentus Millard Walters Sr. and Jane Allen "Janie" Devin were divorced on September 23, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Clentus Millard Walters Sr. married Mozella Elizabeth Painter on November 24, 1937 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^14,2 Clentus Millard Walters Sr. died on February 23, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^4,5,6 He Clentus Millard Walters Sr., 78, of 115 Elm Ave., SW, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was the retired owner of Modern Tailors. Surviving are his wife, Mozella P. Walters; two sons, C. M. Walters Jr., Roanoke, Jerry Michael Walters, Richmond; a daughter, Mrs. Norman Henson, Roanoke; a brother, Hubert Walters, Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. S. T. McGhee, Mrs. Mildred Moore, Roanoke, Mrs. Loma Snyder, Marcus Hook, Pa., Mrs. Clythis Ludwick, Florida. Burial in Evergreen. on February 24, 1971.⁶

     Barbara Clarisa Yountz was buried at Hominy Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,1 She was born in 1784 at North Carolina.¹ She married Valentine Thrash, son of Martin Treish/Thrash Sr. and Elizabeth Unknown, on October 10, 1818 at North Carolina.¹ As of October 10, 1818,her married name was Thrash.¹ Barbara Clarisa Yountz died on January 31, 1871 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina; Date of death is possibly Jan 7, 1871 accoring to cemetery listing.^3,1,2

     Gracie Bethone Walters was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on January 19, 1895 at Virginia.^2,4 As of circa 1912,her married name was McGhee.⁵ She married Samuel Thomas "Sam" McGhee circa 1912.^5,1,4,6 Gracie Bethone Walters died on June 25, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^4,1,6 She Mrs. Gracie B. McGhee of 2628 Avenal Ave., SW, died Monday a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Samuel T. McGhee; five sisters, Mrs. Mildred Moore and Mrs. Clythus Ludwick, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Virginia L. Hines of Sandston, Mrs. Loma Snyder of Marcus Hook, Pa., and Mrs. Runella Doyle of Tucson, Ariz; two brothers, C. M. Walters and Hubert Walters, both of Roanoke. on June 26, 1962.⁶

     Jerry Henry Walters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 719-03-5507.⁹ He was born on March 7, 1897 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 He married Thelma Virginia Stott circa 1920.^6,4,3 Jerry Henry Walters died on June 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^2,3,4 He Jerry Henry Walters died Friday afternoon in a local hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Thelma Stott Walters, his father, J. M. Walters, and two brothers; C. M. Walters and H. M. Walters, and six sisters, including: Mrs. S. T. McGhee, Mrs. Guy Ludwick, Mrs. Otis Snyder and Mrs. Henry Moore, all of Roanoke. on June 14, 1941.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-48-2342.⁶ Virginia Lila "Vergie" Walters was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,7 She was born on February 11, 1899 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 As of June 2, 1918,her married name was Ware.⁸ She married Paulus Marvin Ware on June 2, 1918 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸ Virginia Lila "Vergie" Walters and Paulus Marvin Ware were divorced on September 26, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of December 26, 1925,her married name was Hines.³ Virginia Lila "Vergie" Walters married Charles Thomas "Charlie" Hines on December 26, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of July 6, 1963,her married name was McGhee.² Virginia Lila "Vergie" Walters married Samuel Thomas "Sam" McGhee on July 6, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9 Virginia Lila "Vergie" Walters died on September 21, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^1,7,9 She Mrs. Virginia Hines McGhee, age 75, of 2628 Avenel Ave., S.W., died Saturday morning in a local hospital. She was formerly of Sandston, Va. Surviving are her husband, Samuel T. McGhee; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn H. Lewis of Richmond; one son, Charles T. Hines of Mechanicsville, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Moore of Long Beach, N.C; Mrs. Loma Snyder of Monroe, La; Mrs. Clythus Ludwick of West Palm Beach, Fla; one brother, Hubert Walters of Roanoke; 6 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. on September 22, 1974.⁹

     Clythus Harland Walters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 261-43-9500.⁶ She was born on July 8, 1901 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 She married Guy Raymond Ludwick on May 26, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4 As of May 26, 1921,her married name was Ludwick.⁴ Clythus Harland Walters died on December 13, 1980 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 79.^7,5 She Clythus H. Ludwick, age 79 of 2064 E. Bond Drive, West Palm Beach passed away at a local nursing home Saturday morning. She is survived by daughter, Angellee Noble, West Palm Beach; two sisters, Mildred Moore of North Carolina and Loma Snyder of Louisiana; grandson, Clarence Lee Noble of Metairie, La. Burial will be held Thursday in the Sherwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. on December 14, 1980.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3899.⁵ Loma Gray Walters was buried at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.⁶ She was born on March 18, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1 She married Otis Eugene Snyder on June 13, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of June 13, 1925,her married name was Snyder.⁴ Loma Gray Walters died on April 17, 1992 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, at age 88.^5,1

     Illa Sue Walters was born on June 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on April 6, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.²

     Infant Walters One of a twin who died at birth.¹ She died in 1907 at Virginia.¹ She was born in 1907 at Virginia.¹

     Infant Walters One of a twin who died at birth.¹ He died in 1907 at Virginia.¹ He was born in 1907 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-5586.¹⁰ Hubert Marvin Walters was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,12 He was born on March 15, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,12 He married Edna May Bennington on February 11, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,13,4 Hubert Marvin Walters died on November 14, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,12

     Runella Louise Walters was buried at South Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.⁷ She was born on December 11, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of June 19, 1930,her married name was Doyle.⁶ She married Herbert Wade Doyle Sr. on June 19, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Runella Louise Walters married Robert Spencer Elliott on January 22, 1969 at Clark Co., Nevada.² As of January 22, 1969,her married name was Elliott. Runella Louise Walters died on March 17, 1970 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 59; Died in an automobile accident.^1,7

     Lucinda Yountz Stepdaughter of Valentine Thrash, daughter of Barbara Yauntes. She was buried at Hominy Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 She was born on September 20, 1814 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^4,6,2 She married John G. Thrash Jr., son of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, on June 1, 1828 at North Carolina.^5,1,2 As of June 1, 1828,her married name was Thrash. Lucinda Yountz died on December 26, 1903 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^4,5,2

     Her Social Security Number was 228-12-2481.⁸ Mildred Walters was born on September 2, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,5 As of April 12, 1933,her married name was Moore.⁶ She married William Henry Moore Sr. on April 12, 1933 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,6 Mildred Walters died on August 29, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^4,8 She Mildred Walters Moore, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed into her eternal home on Saturday, August 29, 2009. She was retired from Heironimus after 40+ years of service. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Moore Sr; her daughters, Barbara Maxine Stanley and Myrtle Elizabeth Anderson; and her granddaughter, Deborah Sue Spradlin. She is survived by her son, William (Bill) Moore Jr. and wife, Bonnie, of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; and 18 greatgrandchildren. on September 2, 2009.⁴

     Jane Allen "Janie" Devin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-05-4848.⁶ She was born on September 23, 1898 at Vance, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,4,3 She married Clentus Millard Walters Sr., son of James Madison "Jim" Walters and Sarah Jane Poff, on February 8, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 As of February 8, 1914,her married name was Walters.⁷ Jane Allen "Janie" Devin and Clentus Millard Walters Sr. were divorced on September 23, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jane Allen "Janie" Devin died on January 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^2,4,5 She Mrs. Jane Devin Walters, age 82, of 813 Winona Ave., S.W., died in a local hospital Tuesday morning. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Miriam) Henson, Roanoke; one son, C. M. Walters, Jr., Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Ira (Ruth) Dunn, Roanoke; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the grave in Evergreen Cemetery. on January 7, 1981.⁵

     Miriam Walters was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1424.⁹ She was born on November 20, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,8 She married Daniel Norman Henson on November 24, 1934 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,7,5 As of November 24, 1934,her married name was Henson. Miriam Walters died on July 19, 2006 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 91.^3,9,8 She Miriam Walters Henson, 91, of Lakewood Manor, Richmond, formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in Richmond. She was the widow of Daniel Norman Henson, also of Roanoke. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Townsend of Chester, Va; a son, Tom W. Henson, of Boone, N.C; two brothers, C. M. Walters, Jr. of Roanoke and Jerry Michael Walters of Disputana, Va; four grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by an aunt, two nephews and a niece. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery. on July 20, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1411.¹¹ Clentus Millard "C.M." Walters Jr. was born on March 17, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,11,4 He married Dorothy Ella "Dot" Nunn on September 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12 Clentus Millard "C.M." Walters Jr. died on January 13, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^2,11,5 He Clentus (C.M.) Walters Jr., 89, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday Morning January, 13, 2011, of pneumonia at Berkshire Nursing Home. Mr. Walters was born on March 17, 1921, and graduated from Jefferson High School. He was a stock broker for many years with Cash Shoaf & Company and then with C.M. Walters and Company. He was the husband of the late Dorothy N. Walters and is survived by a daughter, Sharon W. Fleming and her husband, Delmont, of Fredericksburg; two sons, Kevin A. Walters, of Richmond, and Terry M. Walters and fiancée, Donna Shelton, of Roanoke; a brother, Jerry Michael Walters, of Disputanta; and 11 nieces and nephews. Mr. Walters has left his body to the Medical College of Virginia. on January 16, 2011.²

     Daniel Norman Henson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 1, 1907 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,6 He married Miriam Walters, daughter of Clentus Millard Walters Sr. and Jane Allen "Janie" Devin, on November 24, 1934 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Daniel Norman Henson died on April 7, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,4

     David Houston Chittum Sr. was buried at First Presbyterian Church Columbarium, 1901 Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville, Virginia.⁵ He David Huston Chittum, August 1, 1932 – February 12, 2023. David Huston Chittum, 90, left to reside with our Lord on February 12, 2023, at King's Grant Retirement Community in Martinsville, Va. David was born in Staunton, Va., son of the late Harold T. and Cornelia J. Chittum of Waynesboro. David served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956. He later graduated from the University of Richmond with a degree in Sociology, and then received his Master's degree from Madison College. He began his teaching career at Spencer-Penn Elementary school. David worked for many years with the Martinsville City School System, as a teacher, principal, and social worker as the Visiting Teacher. An avid golfer, he belonged to Chatmoss and Forest Park Country Clubs, where he enjoyed helping others improve their game, as well as his own success which included 17 Holes In One. For many years he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well. David was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Hal T. Chittum Jr., and sister-in-law, Betty Chittum. He is survived by two adoring sons, David H. Chittum Jr. and his wife, Mary Kay Kahn-Chittum, of Roanoke, and William Robert Chittum and his wife, Jessica Farnsier Chittum; two grandchildren, Tyler and Aleah Chittum of Jonesborough, Tenn; nephew, Hal Chittum III of Florida; nieces, Ann Chittum of Charleston, S.C., and Janet Sosnoski of Dobson, N.C.⁴ He was born on August 1, 1932 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Jane Norman Henson, daughter of Daniel Norman Henson and Miriam Walters, on August 8, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ David Houston Chittum Sr. and Jane Norman Henson were divorced on November 22, 1983 at Martinsville, Virginia.² David Houston Chittum Sr. died on February 12, 2023 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 90.^4,5

     Martin Treish/Thrash Sr. left a will; Last Will and Testament of Martin Treish (Thrash) (Original written in German in Martin Treish's own hand) Know all men by these presents that Martin Treish hath made an Testament which he has signed with his own hand being as followeth. First his younger son Martin Treish shall have the place for and in consideration of sixty pounds I say sixty pounds every year to pay ten pounds till all the sixty have been paid. The woman shall with the children remain on the place until the youngest child is come of age whose name is Anna Barbara Treish. The woman shall yearly have eight bushels of corn and five bushels of wheat, and shall have from the garden the third part of the kitchen garden and the third part of the orchard and shall maintain on the place a cow and a fat hog, and give sixty or seventy pounds of flax seed, also 50 eggs for her maintenance the 29th Oct. 1761. Martin Treish Jacob Bernadine Vide Probate of the Will from which this is translated Conrad Hulman Philip Lautenhleger May 20, 1762 Jacob Parkonov, Conrad Heilman and Philip Lautensleger made an oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that they saw the Testator Martin Tearce sign the within will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his Last Will and Testament that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehensions of sound and disposing Mind and Memory and that they subscribed their names as Witnesses to the said Will in the presence of the said Testator and at his request sworn before the Widow abides by the Devise of the Will. W Young DyCo of Balt County.² He was buried at Saint Johns Cemetery, East Fourth Street, Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.⁴ He was born in 1719 at Germany.⁴ He married Elizabeth Unknown circa 1740.³ Martin Treish/Thrash Sr. (an unknown value) in 1757 at Maryland.⁵ He died on May 20, 1762 at Maryland.⁴

     George Wesley Townsend Sr. was born on May 31, 1935 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York.^1,3,2 He married Jane Norman Henson, daughter of Daniel Norman Henson and Miriam Walters, on December 10, 1988 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ George Wesley Townsend Sr. died on March 5, 2024 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.² He George Wesley Townsend was born in Schenectady, New York on May 31, 1935 to the late George and Pauline Townsend. He passed peacefully on March 5, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Jane, and their dog, Rambo, in Martinsville, as well as his seven children, George and his wife, Cindy, in Fishersville; Katherine in Bon Air; Theresa and her husband, Andy, in Mechanicsville; Elizabeth and her husband, Boyd, in Powhatan; Paul and his wife, Anya, in Richmond; Frances and her husband, Kevin, in Salem; Sarah and her husband, Ken, in Chesterfield; and his wife's sons, David Chittum and his wife, Mary Kay, in Roanoke and Robert Chittum and his wife, Jessica, in Jonesborough. Affectionately called Pop, he is survived by 18 grandchildren: Meredith, Justin, Rachel, Dakota, Erin, David P., Jacob, Samantha, Tyler W., Wyatt, Scarlett, Georgia, Aleah, Tyler C., Timmy, Bobby, and Rebecca; and four great-grandchildren: David E., Luna, Braxtyn, and Quinn. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Charlotte and Mary, his grandson, Dallas, and his son-in-law, Tim. George graduated from Albany Academy in 1953 and went to Norwich University in Vermont. After graduating from Norwich University in 1957, he served 12 years in the United States Army, both active duty and Reserves. George was employed at Liberty Mutual Insurance until retirement. Pop was a long-time volunteer at Maymont in The Gardens and a soccer referee. George Townsend will be profoundly missed by family and friends. on March 10, 2024.²