Clarence Ezra Light1
M, b. April 11, 1915, d. June 19, 2011
Clarence Ezra Light was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 11, 1915.2 He married Ruby Mae Woods circa 1948.1,3 Clarence Ezra Light died on June 19, 2011 at Virginia at age 96.1 He Clarence Ezra Light, 96, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. He was retired from Mennell Milling Company and was a long time member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Ruby Woods Light; his children, Richard and Ruby Light of Albuquerque, N.M., Claralyn Holland of Cincinnati, Ohio, Judy and Douglas Pardue of Charleston, S.C., Melody Hurt of Roanoke, Va., Edward Light of Salem, Va., Cherrie and Barry Holland of Roanoke, Va; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rachel Light Mills of Salem, Va., and Christine Light Grisso of Roanoke, Va; and many loved nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The Rev. E.B. Shoemaker and the Rev. Horace Light will officiate. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park in Boones Mill. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Poages Mill Church of the Brethren, 6550 Bent Mountain Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va., 24018. The family expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Michael Koch for always being there with excellent medical care and neighborly love. We also express our sincere thanks to Jenny Baker for sharing her love and helping care for her Uncle Ezra. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on June 20, 2011.1
Family | Ruby Mae Woods b. May 7, 1930, d. October 18, 2020 |
Marriage* | He married Ruby Mae Woods circa 1948.1,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Ezra Light obituary in the Jun 20, 2011 edition.
- [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Mae Woods Light obituary in the Oct 20, 2020 edition.
- [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Ruby Mae Woods1,2
F, b. May 7, 1930, d. October 18, 2020
Ruby Mae Woods was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 7, 1930.3 She married Clarence Ezra Light circa 1948.1,2 As of circa 1948,her married name was Light.1 Ruby Mae Woods died on October 18, 2020 at Virginia at age 90.2 She Ruby Mae Woods Light, 90, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Ruby was a proud mother and loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Light; son, Richard Light; three brothers; and one sister. Ruby is survived by her children, Claralyn Holland, Judy Pardue (Doug), Melody Hurt, Edward Light, and Cherrie Holland (Barry), 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family. A Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boones Mill. on October 20, 2020.2
Family | Clarence Ezra Light b. April 11, 1915, d. June 19, 2011 |
Marriage* | She married Clarence Ezra Light circa 1948.1,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Ezra Light obituary in the Jun 20, 2011 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Mae Woods Light obituary in the Oct 20, 2020 edition.
- [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
William Kurtis Rumburg1
M, b. October 2, 1873, d. February 4, 1949
Father | John Kurtis Rumburg1 b. August 14, 1853, d. January 8, 1927 |
Mother | Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham1 |
William Kurtis Rumburg was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on October 2, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Eugenia S. Shank, daughter of Joel Shank and Mary Antoinette Wickham, on May 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Kurtis Rumburg died on February 4, 1949 at age 75.2,3
Family | Eugenia S. Shank b. June 29, 1875, d. February 28, 1963 |
Marriage* | William Kurtis Rumburg married Eugenia S. Shank, daughter of Joel Shank and Mary Antoinette Wickham, on May 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
Christina Conner1,2
F, b. circa 1790
Father | Daniel I. Conner Sr.2 b. circa 1736, d. circa 1814 |
Mother | Mary Unknown2 b. circa 1746, d. 1811 |
Christina Conner was born circa 1790 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. She married Joshua Wilson on January 5, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 As of January 5, 1819,her married name was Wilson.1 Christina Conner Deed Books I & J, pages 137-138 - September 3, 1825, between Henry Callaway of Franklin Co., Virginia and Joshua Wilson & Christina his wife formerly Christina Conner & Jonathan Reed and Rebecca Reed his wife formerly Elizabeth (this is what is written) Conner & Sally Conner sold unto Henry Callaway a tract containing 100 acres also the other tract adjacent containing 300 acres on both sides of Meadow run, being the same where on Zadok Conner formerly lived making in the whole 400 acres, which land was devised by Daniel Conner dec'd to his four daughters Christinia Conner, Rebecca Conner, Sally Conner, and Polly Conner signed: Joshua Wilson, Christinia Wilson, Jonathan Reed, Rebecca Reed, Sally Conner. Recorded September 6, 1825. Sale of Property Bequeathed by Daniel Conner to his Daughters Christina, Rebecca and Sally This indenture made this third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five between Henry Calloway of the county of Franklin of the one part and Joshua Wilson and Christina his wife, formerly Christina Conner, Jonathan Reed and Rebecca Reed his wife, formerly Elizabeth Conner, and Sally Conner of the county of Montgomery of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Joshua Wilson and Christina his wife. Jonathan Reed and Rebecca his wife and Sally Conner both this day bargained sold delivered and confirmed unto Henry Galloway his heirs and assigns forever, all the rights title interest which they hold in a certain tract of land of one hundred acres also one other tract adjoining containing 300 acres lying in the county of Montgomery on both sides of Meadow Run being the same whereon Zeddic Conner formerly lived making in the whole 400 acres, but be the same more or less, which land-was devised by Daniel Conner dec'd to his four daughters, Christina Conner, Rebecca Conner. Sally Conner, Polly Conner. To have and to hold unto the said Calloway his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoofs of him the said Joshua Wilson and Christina his wife, Jonathan Reed and Rebecca Reed his wife and Sally Conner do agree and covenant with the said Calloway and his heirs to warrant and defend the right and title of the premises afors'd unto the said Callowav and his heirs forever, against the claims and demands of themselves and their heirs forever and against the claims and demands of all and every other person or persons whomsoever. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and afficed our seals the day and year first above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Joshua Wilson, Christina Wilson, Jonathan Reed, Rebecca Reed, and Sally Conner. on September 3, 1825.2
Family | Joshua Wilson |
Marriage* | She married Joshua Wilson on January 5, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Eugenia S. Shank1,2
F, b. June 29, 1875, d. February 28, 1963
Father | Joel Shank1,2 b. August 19, 1834, d. June 23, 1914 |
Mother | Mary Antoinette Wickham2,1 b. November 10, 1840, d. February 6, 1931 |
Eugenia S. Shank was born on June 29, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 She married John Milton Miles, son of Captain Robert Edwin Miles and Abigail Smith, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of September 11, 1895,her married name was Miles. Eugenia S. Shank married William Kurtis Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham, on May 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 2, 1905,her married name was Rumburg. Eugenia S. Shank died on February 28, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.3
Family 1 | John Milton Miles b. April 16, 1875, d. October 16, 1898 |
Marriage* | Eugenia S. Shank married John Milton Miles, son of Captain Robert Edwin Miles and Abigail Smith, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
Family 2 | William Kurtis Rumburg b. October 2, 1873, d. February 4, 1949 |
Marriage* | Eugenia S. Shank married William Kurtis Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham, on May 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
James Herbert McNiel1,2,3
M, b. September 30, 1891, d. April 26, 1937
Father | James Bennett McNeil1,2,3 b. December 8, 1862, d. December 16, 1933 |
Mother | Alie E. Hall1,2,3 b. December 2, 1867, d. December 5, 1896 |
James Herbert McNiel was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on September 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 30, 1890.4,5,1,2,6,3 He married Lura N. Richards, daughter of James W. Richard and Ollie E. Dobbins, on September 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 James Herbert McNiel died on April 26, 1937 at age 45.4,5,2,3
Family | Lura N. Richards b. November 24, 1895, d. September 27, 1963 |
Marriage* | He married Lura N. Richards, daughter of James W. Richard and Ollie E. Dobbins, on September 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Lura N. Richards1,2,3
F, b. November 24, 1895, d. September 27, 1963
Father | James W. Richard2 b. August 15, 1870, d. January 17, 1953 |
Mother | Ollie E. Dobbins2 b. December 10, 1871, d. March 23, 1935 |
Lura N. Richards was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,3 She was born on November 24, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2,3 She married James Herbert McNiel, son of James Bennett McNeil and Alie E. Hall, on September 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 As of September 26, 1914,her married name was McNeil. Lura N. Richards died on September 27, 1963 at age 67.4,5,3
Family | James Herbert McNiel b. September 30, 1891, d. April 26, 1937 |
Marriage* | She married James Herbert McNiel, son of James Bennett McNeil and Alie E. Hall, on September 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg1,2
F, b. November 17, 1888, d. April 22, 1930
Father | John Kurtis Rumburg1 b. August 14, 1853, d. January 8, 1927 |
Mother | Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham1 |
Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Martin.4 She married Benjamin William "Ben" Martin.4 Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg was born on November 17, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 She married James Maynard Abner Howard Gray, son of James Matthew Gray and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester, on June 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 28, 1905,her married name was Gray. Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg died on April 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.3
Family 1 | James Maynard Abner Howard Gray b. December 2, 1881, d. September 24, 1910 |
Marriage* | Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg married James Maynard Abner Howard Gray, son of James Matthew Gray and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Lester, on June 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Benjamin William "Ben" Martin b. November 27, 1881 |
Marriage* | Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg married Benjamin William "Ben" Martin.4 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
- [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
James Ira Pennington1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. November 30, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
His Social Security Number was 719-14-5452.6 James Ira Pennington was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on November 30, 1876 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 He married Cora Mae Conner, daughter of James Harrison Conner and Louisa Frances Stewart, on January 27, 1901 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7 James Ira Pennington died on September 18, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6
Family | Cora Mae Conner b. June 27, 1881, d. January 26, 1977 |
Marriage* | James Ira Pennington married Cora Mae Conner, daughter of James Harrison Conner and Louisa Frances Stewart, on January 27, 1901 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S969] Donna Bensey, "James Harrison Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 19, 2002.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Ira Pennington death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Cora M. Pennington obituary in the Jan 28, 1977 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
William Alexander Bennett1,2,3,4
M, b. May 8, 1875, d. May 19, 1940
William Alexander Bennett was buried at Bennett Cemetery, near Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on May 8, 1875 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Nora Ann Conner, daughter of James Harrison Conner and Louisa Frances Stewart, on March 20, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 William Alexander Bennett died on May 19, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.5
Family | Nora Ann Conner b. September 29, 1883, d. July 6, 1964 |
Marriage* | William Alexander Bennett married Nora Ann Conner, daughter of James Harrison Conner and Louisa Frances Stewart, on March 20, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S969] Donna Bensey, "James Harrison Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 19, 2002.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William A. Bennett death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bennett-Conner marriage record.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
John Beverley Gray1
M, b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934
Father | Japhanis P. Gray2,3,1 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton2,3,1 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
John Beverley Gray was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.1,4 He was born on July 14, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Served in the Civil War in the 101st Illinois Infantry Company D. Mustered in (enlisted as a Private) Aug 11, 1862 from residence in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois. Enlisted in Company D, 101th Infantry Regiment Illinois on Sep 2, 1862. Mustered out Jun 7, 1865 in Bladensburg, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. on August 11, 1862.1 He married Christina Frances Ball on October 17, 1882 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.1,5 John Beverley Gray died on November 30, 1934 at Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 94.1,4
Family | Christina Frances Ball b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944 |
Marriage* | John Beverley Gray married Christina Frances Ball on October 17, 1882 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.1,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S4495] Momence Cemetery, Kankakee Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
Sarah Ann Gray1,2,3,4
F, b. circa 1843, d. September 11, 1906
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1,2 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1,2,3 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Sarah Ann Gray was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.4 She was born circa 1843 at Virginia.1 She died on September 11, 1906 at North Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.4
Citations
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
Levi Joseph Gray1,2,3
M, b. September 29, 1843, d. June 10, 1920
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1,2 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1,2 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Levi Joseph Gray was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.3 He was born on September 29, 1843 at Virginia.1,3 He married Hannah Wright on January 30, 1896 at Macon Co., Illinois.3 Levi Joseph Gray died on June 10, 1920 at Bartonville, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 76.3
Family | Hannah Wright b. January 7, 1851, d. September 19, 1924 |
Marriage* | Levi Joseph Gray married Hannah Wright on January 30, 1896 at Macon Co., Illinois.3 |
Citations
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
Elizabeth Washington "Eliza" "Lizzie" Gray1,2,3,4
F, b. August 17, 1845, d. April 9, 1931
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1,2 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1,2 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Elizabeth Washington "Eliza" "Lizzie" Gray was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.3 She was born on August 17, 1845 at Tennessee.1,3 She died on April 9, 1931 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 85.3
Citations
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
William Howard "Will" Gray1,2,3,4
M, b. August 1, 1847, d. August 20, 1924
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1,2,5 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1,2,5 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
William Howard "Will" Gray was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.3,6 He was born on August 1, 1847 at Tennessee; William also listed his birth place as Rochester, NY, and Virginia.1,3 He married Fannie M. Braun on December 19, 1882 at Morgan Co., Illinois.4 William Howard "Will" Gray married Catherine E. "Caddie" Falkner on November 29, 1892 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois.6,5 William Howard "Will" Gray died on August 20, 1924 at Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois, at age 77.3,6 He William H. Gray died at 11:45 o'clock Wednesday night at his home, 425 North First street. He was eighty-two years old. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age and complications. He had been ill for the last two years. Mr. Gray was born near Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1842. He came with his parents to Illinois in 1860, and for many years lived in Jacksonville. For the last thirty-two years he had resided in Decatur, all that time in the same neighborhood. For fifty years he was a traveling salesman for the McCormick Harvester and Binder company in this territory. He was well known throughout central Illinois and had many friends. He and Miss Catherine Falkner were marrried in Jerseyville, Ill., Nov. 28, 1892. He is survived by his wife and two children, Edward S. Gray of Decatur and Mrs. C. W. Frederick of Winchester, Ill. There are also three grand-children. He also leaves a brother, J. V. Gray, and a sister, Miss Elizabeth Gray, both of Yakima, Wash. He was a member of the Methodist church in Decatur. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family residence, conducted by Rev. H. F. Powell of St. Paul's Methodist church. The burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery. on August 21, 1924.6
Family 1 | Fannie M. Braun b. May 5, 1854, d. April 28, 1889 |
Marriage* | William Howard "Will" Gray married Fannie M. Braun on December 19, 1882 at Morgan Co., Illinois.4 |
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Family 2 | Catherine E. "Caddie" Falkner b. March 25, 1856, d. May 31, 1938 |
Marriage* | William Howard "Will" Gray married Catherine E. "Caddie" Falkner on November 29, 1892 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois.6,5 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S8321] Illinois State Public Record Offices, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
- [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
- [S1135] The Decatur Review, From the William H. Gray obituary in the Aug 21, 1924 edition.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
James Vaughan Gray1,2,3,4
M, b. March 21, 1849, d. January 17, 1933
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1,5 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1,5,6 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
James Vaughan Gray was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.4 He was born on March 21, 1849 at Tennessee.1,4 He died on January 17, 1933 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 83.4 He James V. Gray, 83, died this morning at the home of his nephew, J. L. Gray, 783 South Twelfth avenue. He was born in Tennessee and had lived in Yakima for the last 38 years. The nephew and a brother, John B. Gray of Memence, Ill., survive. Shaw & Webb has charge of funeral arrangements on January 17, 1933.7
Citations
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James V. Gray obituary in the Jan 17, 1933 edition of an unidentified newspaper.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
Harriet Francis "Hattie" Gray1,2,3
F, b. February 6, 1851, d. December 14, 1922
Father | Japhanis P. Gray4 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton4,1 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Harriet Francis "Hattie" Gray was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.3,5 She was born on February 6, 1851 at Tennessee.4,3 She Miss Hattie F. Gray, age 71, resident of Yakima for 23 years, died at her home, 1606 Bonnie Doone Avenue, this morning. She had been an invalid for some time. She made her home with her sister, Miss Liza Gray, and brother, J. V. Gray. She is survived by another brother also, William Gray of Decatur, Ill. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Shaw & Sons funeral home. Rev. Edward Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Tahoma cemetery on December 14, 1922.5 She died on December 14, 1922 at Yakima Co., Washington, at age 71.3
Citations
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hattie F. Gray obituary in the Dec 14, 1922 edition of an unidentified newspaper.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
Charles Keith Gray1,2,3
M, b. May 30, 1856, d. April 8, 1875
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1,2 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Charles Keith Gray was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.3 He was born on May 30, 1856 at Tennessee.1,3 He died on April 8, 1875 at age 18.3
Citations
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
Martha Virginia "Mattie" Gray1,2
F, b. September 5, 1858, d. January 21, 1880
Father | Japhanis P. Gray1 b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Martha Virginia "Mattie" Gray was born on September 5, 1858 at Tennessee.2 She died on January 21, 1880 at age 21.2
Citations
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
Samuel Elmer "Sam" Gray1,2,3
M, b. November 6, 1864, d. May 16, 1904
Father | Japhanis P. Gray b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865 |
Mother | Eliza Pride Deaton1 b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891 |
Samuel Elmer "Sam" Gray was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.3 He was born on November 6, 1864 at Tennessee.1,3 He died on May 16, 1904 at Fruitvale Precinct, Tahoma Co., Washington, at age 39.3
Citations
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
Christina Frances Ball1,2
F, b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944
Christina Frances Ball was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.3 She was born on November 5, 1857 at Lockport, Will Co., Illinois.2 She married John Beverley Gray, son of Japhanis P. Gray and Eliza Pride Deaton, on October 17, 1882 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.2,1 As of October 17, 1882,her married name was Gray. Christina Frances Ball died on November 15, 1944 at Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 87.3
Family | John Beverley Gray b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934 |
Marriage* | Christina Frances Ball married John Beverley Gray, son of Japhanis P. Gray and Eliza Pride Deaton, on October 17, 1882 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.2,1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S4495] Momence Cemetery, Kankakee Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner1,2,3,4,5
M, b. October 15, 1953, d. September 8, 2014
Father | Alvin Edwin Conner1,2,6,3,4 b. February 19, 1912, d. October 12, 2007 |
Mother | Ocie Gay Graham1,2,6,7,3,4 b. March 28, 1915, d. May 6, 2014 |
Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner was born on October 15, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Carolyn Ann "Carol" Wimmer, daughter of Samuel Harvey "Sam" Wimmer and George Cleo "Georgie" Foster, on October 22, 1971 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.2,8 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner and Carolyn Ann "Carol" Wimmer were divorced on February 24, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner married Debra Ann Tuck on July 21, 1979 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner and Debra Ann Tuck were divorced on January 23, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner married Eula Mae Hall on June 21, 1992 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner married Marsha Ann Vest, daughter of Marshall Woodrow Vest and Margaret Lena Angle, on May 3, 2003 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner and Marsha Ann Vest were divorced on April 11, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner died on September 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 60.3 He Edwin Wayne Conner, age 60, of Check, passed away September 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin E. and Ocie Conner. Edwin is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Brad Mullins; brother and sister-in-law, Macle and Gerlene Conner; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judith and Edward Howard, Glenna and James Vest; two grandchildren, Corey and Cody Mullins; three nieces and two nephews. on September 10, 2014.3
Family 1 | Carolyn Ann "Carol" Wimmer |
Marriage* | He married Carolyn Ann "Carol" Wimmer, daughter of Samuel Harvey "Sam" Wimmer and George Cleo "Georgie" Foster, on October 22, 1971 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.2,8 |
Divorce* | Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner and Carolyn Ann "Carol" Wimmer were divorced on February 24, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 |
Child |
Family 2 | Debra Ann Tuck |
Marriage* | Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner married Debra Ann Tuck on July 21, 1979 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 |
Divorce* | Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner and Debra Ann Tuck were divorced on January 23, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 |
Family 3 | Eula Mae Hall |
Marriage* | Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner married Eula Mae Hall on June 21, 1992 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 |
Family 4 | Marsha Ann Vest |
Marriage* | Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner married Marsha Ann Vest, daughter of Marshall Woodrow Vest and Margaret Lena Angle, on May 3, 2003 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Edwin Wayne "Eddie" Conner and Marsha Ann Vest were divorced on April 11, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 |
Citations
- [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 03-40.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Wayne Conner obituary in the Sep 10, 2014 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Edwin Conner obituary in the Oct 13, 2007 edition.
- [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Ocie Gay Graham Conner obituary.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S1014] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Chancery Records of Floyd Co Virginia, File # 06-39-00.
Infant Gray
M, b. October 17, 1883, d. October 17, 1883
Father | John Beverley Gray1 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934 |
Mother | Christina Frances Ball1 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944 |
Citations
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
Charles Edgar Gray1
M, b. August 13, 1884, d. April 14, 1964
Father | John Beverley Gray2,1 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934 |
Mother | Christina Frances Ball2,1 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944 |
Charles Edgar Gray was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.1 His Social Security Number was 354-28-9639.3 He was born on August 13, 1884 at Havana, Mason Co., Illinois; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Aug 13, 1883.1,3,4 He married Ruby Augusta Spears on September 17, 1907 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,5 Charles Edgar Gray died on April 14, 1964 at Clifton, Iroquois Co., Illinois, at age 79.1
Family | Ruby Augusta Spears b. November 20, 1884, d. September 28, 1953 |
Marriage* | Charles Edgar Gray married Ruby Augusta Spears on September 17, 1907 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S4868] Fairfield Ledger, From the Ruby Augusta Fry obituary in the Feb 16, 2004 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
John Franklin "Frank" Gray1
M, b. February 28, 1886, d. December 15, 1973
Father | John Beverley Gray2 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934 |
Mother | Christina Frances Ball2 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944 |
John Franklin "Frank" Gray was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.1,3 He married Ruth Unknown.1 John Franklin "Frank" Gray was born on February 28, 1886 at Mason Co., Illinois.1 He married Delia H. "Della" Johnson circa 1910.1,4 John Franklin "Frank" Gray died on December 15, 1973 at Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 87.1
Family 1 | Ruth Unknown |
Marriage* | John Franklin "Frank" Gray married Ruth Unknown.1 |
Family 2 | Delia H. "Della" Johnson b. 1884, d. October 20, 1940 |
Marriage* | John Franklin "Frank" Gray married Delia H. "Della" Johnson circa 1910.1,4 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S4910] Oak Hill Cemetery, Cook Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.