Ralph Neal Cole1,2,3

M, b. October 28, 1920, d. September 28, 1952
FatherEldridge Alfred Cole1,2,3 b. February 25, 1895, d. July 15, 1992
MotherCleo Hanes Neal1,2,3 b. October 14, 1893, d. December 14, 1968
     Ralph Neal Cole was born on October 28, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Lucille Cleo Herman on April 12, 1941 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Ralph Neal Cole died on September 28, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 31; Died in an auto accident.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 405, District 118-25, Richmond, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farm machine repair clerk5

Family

Lucille Cleo Herman b. August 31, 1922, d. April 27, 2001
Marriage*Ralph Neal Cole married Lucille Cleo Herman on April 12, 1941 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Sandra Cole4
  • Carolyn Cole4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille H. Cole obituary in the Apr 29, 2001 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Cleo Cole1,2

F, b. January 22, 1922, d. April 22, 1931
FatherEldridge Alfred Cole1,2 b. February 25, 1895, d. July 15, 1992
MotherCleo Hanes Neal1,2 b. October 14, 1893, d. December 14, 1968
     Mary Cleo Cole was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 22, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 She died on April 22, 1931 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 9.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ethel Virginia Leonard1,2,3

F, b. October 13, 1901, d. February 19, 1972
     Ethel Virginia Leonard was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-6519.4 She was born on October 13, 1901 at Virginia.4,5,3 She married Clinton Arthur Poff, son of George Cabbel Poff and Ella Puckett, circa 1921.1,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Poff.1 Ethel Virginia Leonard died on February 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 125, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 125, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 49, Enumeration District 89-29, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Clinton Arthur Poff b. May 9, 1900, d. March 29, 1954
Marriage*Ethel Virginia Leonard married Clinton Arthur Poff, son of George Cabbel Poff and Ella Puckett, circa 1921.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1015] Rena Worthen, Roanoke Poff at Fairview Cemetery in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Oct 11, 2005.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Cecil Arthur Poff1,2,3

M, b. August 20, 1922, d. June 7, 1999
FatherClinton Arthur Poff4,5,3 b. May 9, 1900, d. March 29, 1954
MotherEthel Virginia Leonard4,5,3 b. October 13, 1901, d. February 19, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6432.6 Cecil Arthur Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2 He was born on August 20, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,7 He married Virginia Dair Cornett on February 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,3 Cecil Arthur Poff died on June 7, 1999 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 76.6,1,7 He POFF, Cecil Arthur, 76, of 2223 Oak Hill Drive, Greensboro, N.C., died June 7, 1999 at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Parkway Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke. A native of Roanoke, Mr. Poff was a 1939 graduate of Andrew Lewis high School, attended the Southern College of Virginia, and served in the Army Air Corps in WW II, Bomber Group 306, Squadron 367. He was an accountant for 47 years with Burlington Industries / Kaiser Roth and a charter member of Parkway Baptist Church. Mr. Poff is survived by his wife, Virginia Cornette Poff of Greensboro; daughter and son-in-law, Kerry and Lori Poff of Greensboro; sister, Aileen Woodward of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, Calvin Poff of Kingman, Arizona; and aunt, Bertha Hartman of Roanoke. He is also survived by his grandchildren, David Phillips, Ren Phillips, Sara Phillips, Jessie Phillips of Browns Summit and Katie Dryden of Greensboro. Mr. Poff was preceded in death by his son, Sherwinn Poff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, N.C. 27405. on June 9, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 125, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 49, Enumeration District 89-29, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Virginia Dair Cornett b. November 18, 1924, d. October 9, 2001
Marriage*Cecil Arthur Poff married Virginia Dair Cornett on February 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Arthur Poff obituary in the Jun 9, 1999 edition.
  2. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Dair Cornett Poff obituary in the Oct 11, 2001 edition.
  9. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  10. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Sherwinn K. Poff obituary in the Sep 27, 1991 edition.

Dorothy Virginia Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 20, 1924, d. March 17, 1990
FatherClinton Arthur Poff1,2,4 b. May 9, 1900, d. March 29, 1954
MotherEthel Virginia Leonard1,2,4 b. October 13, 1901, d. February 19, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-4573.4 Dorothy Virginia Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 10180 Gravois Road, Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri.3,5 She was born on August 20, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 As of September 20, 1950,her married name was Kohring.5 She married Burton Wheeler Kohring on September 20, 1950 at St. Louis, Missouri.5,7,3 Dorothy Virginia Poff died on March 17, 1990 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 65.3,4,5,8,9 She KOHRING, Dorothy V. (nee Poff), Sat. March 17, 1990, beloved wife of Burton W. Kohring, dear mother of Mark Kohring and Holly Boumer, dear sister of Cecil and Calvin Poff and Aileen Woodward, dear grandmother of Stacey and Kevin Kohring and Phillip Bourner, dear mother-in-law of Gayle Kohring and William Bourner our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park. on March 20, 1990.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 125, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 49, Enumeration District 89-29, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Burton Wheeler Kohring b. September 29, 1924, d. August 18, 2011
Marriage*Dorothy Virginia Poff married Burton Wheeler Kohring on September 20, 1950 at St. Louis, Missouri.5,7,3 
Children
  • Mark Kohring3,7
  • Holly Kohring3,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Dorothy V. Poff Kohring obituary in the Mar 20, 1990 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11564] Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, St. Louis Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Burton W. Kohring obituary in the Aug 22, 2011 edition.
  8. [S10781] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Calvin Burton Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. November 22, 1927, d. January 25, 2008
FatherClinton Arthur Poff1,2 b. May 9, 1900, d. March 29, 1954
MotherEthel Virginia Leonard1,2 b. October 13, 1901, d. February 19, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-5669.5 Calvin Burton Poff was born on November 22, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Fannie Odell Hammons in June, 1952 at St. Louis, Missouri.4 Calvin Burton Poff died on January 25, 2008 at Arizona at age 80.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 125, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 49, Enumeration District 89-29, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Fannie Odell Hammons b. March 15, 1927, d. August, 1994
Marriage*Calvin Burton Poff married Fannie Odell Hammons in June, 1952 at St. Louis, Missouri.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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.
  4. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the marriage license listings in the Jun 7, 1952 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Dair Cornett1,2

F, b. November 18, 1924, d. October 9, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 408-26-0891.3 Virginia Dair Cornett was buried at Anderson Hill Cemetery, Troutdale, Grayson Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 18, 1924 at Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Cecil Arthur Poff, son of Clinton Arthur Poff and Ethel Virginia Leonard, on February 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 As of February 15, 1947,her married name was Poff.2 Virginia Dair Cornett died on October 9, 2001 at North Carolina at age 76.1,3 She POFF, Virginia Dair Cornett, 76, of 2223 Oak Hill Drive, Greensboro, N.C., died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at Alterra Clare Bridge. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel. Burial will be in the Anderson Hill Cemetery, Troutdale, Va. on Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 1 p.m. A native of Marion, Va., Mrs. Poff was a 1934 graduate of Marion High School. She was a charter member of Parkway Baptist Church. Mrs. Poff is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Lorie Poff of Greensboro; daughter, Valerie Poff Phillips of Browns Summit; son-in-law, Robin Phillips of Tallahassee, Fla; sisters, Lena McMillan of Fountain Valley, Calif., Nedaro Authemeith of Atkins, Va., Viola Simmerman of Atlanta, Ga; and brother, Sherwood Cornett of Marion, Va. She is also survived by her grandchildren, David Phillips, Scott Phillips, Ren Phillips, Sara Phillips, Jessie Phillips of Browns Summit, and Katie Dryden of Greensboro. Mrs. Poff was predeceased in death by her husband, Cecil Poff and her son, Sherwinn Poff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the Alzeheimer's Foundation, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Box 999, Charlotte, N.C. 28215-3220. on October 11, 2001.1

Family

Cecil Arthur Poff b. August 20, 1922, d. June 7, 1999
Marriage*She married Cecil Arthur Poff, son of Clinton Arthur Poff and Ethel Virginia Leonard, on February 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Dair Cornett Poff obituary in the Oct 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Arthur Poff obituary in the Jun 9, 1999 edition.
  5. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Sherwinn K. Poff obituary in the Sep 27, 1991 edition.

Sherwinn Keith Poff1,2

M, b. January 29, 1953, d. September 26, 1991
FatherCecil Arthur Poff1,3,4 b. August 20, 1922, d. June 7, 1999
MotherVirginia Dair Cornett1,4 b. November 18, 1924, d. October 9, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 239-72-9482.5 Sherwinn Keith Poff was buried at Anderson Hill Cemetery, Troutdale, Grayson Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 29, 1953 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.5,3 He died on September 26, 1991 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 38.5,2,4 He Sherwinn K. Poff, 38, 2223 Oak Hill Drive, formerly of Los Angeles, died Thursday at his home. Service of Remembrance will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Community Church. A native of Greensboro, he was a registered pharmacist with Kaiser Permanente. Surviving are parents, Cecil and Virginia Poff of the home; sister, Mrs. Valerie Poff Phillips of Greensboro; brother, Kerry Poff of Greensboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Triad Health Project, P.O. Box 5716, Greensboro, N.C. 27435, or to Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405. Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Street Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on September 27, 1991.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Dair Cornett Poff obituary in the Oct 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Sherwinn K. Poff obituary in the Sep 27, 1991 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2267] Anderson Hill Cemetery, Grayson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=21160422&CRid=2201076&df=all&

Eula Belle Hodges1,2

F, b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     Eula Belle Hodges was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 223-20-8387.4 She was born on November 14, 1899 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She married Luel Alfred Conner, son of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on April 29, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 As of April 29, 1914,her married name was Conner. Eula Belle Hodges died on June 25, 1976 at age 76.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 120, District 118-138, Richmond, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 193, District 4-1252, Baltimore, Maryland8

Occupation

1950Clothing factory worker8

Family

Luel Alfred Conner b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
Marriage*Eula Belle Hodges married Luel Alfred Conner, son of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on April 29, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  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.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Watson Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 1971 edition.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Forrest Linwood Conner obituary in the Apr 11, 1975 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Herod R. Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 1964 edition.

Albert Lewis "Bert" Conner Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 24, 1915, d. January 15, 2007
FatherLuel Alfred Conner1,3,4 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges1,3,4,6,7 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     Albert Lewis "Bert" Conner Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,8 His Social Security Number was 229-07-2411.9 He was born on December 24, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3,10 He married Julia Melvina Mayo on August 25, 1939 at Lunenburg Co., Virginia.4,11 Albert Lewis "Bert" Conner Sr. died on January 15, 2007 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 91.2,9 He Albert L. "Bert" Conner Sr., 91, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia M. Conner; and son, Bert Conner II; and is survived by two daughters, Sandra Combs and Barbara Craig; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Bert was an active member in the Civil Air Patrol, Manchester Moose Lodge, Epiphany Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Remains rest at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. (off of Winterpock Rd.), where family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and where services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on January 16, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 108, District 118-12, Richmond, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 94, District 13-106, North Miami, Dade Co., Florida13

Occupation

1940Welder12
1950Auto body and fender repairman13

Family

Julia Melvina Mayo b. August 5, 1922, d. November 30, 1980
Marriage*Albert Lewis "Bert" Conner Sr. married Julia Melvina Mayo on August 25, 1939 at Lunenburg Co., Virginia.4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Albert L. Conner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Watson Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 1971 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Forrest Linwood Conner obituary in the Apr 11, 1975 edition.
  8. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [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.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Sandra Lynne Combs obituary in the Feb 1, 2010 edition.

Douglas Gordon "Doug" Conner Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 9, 1918, d. March 20, 1996
FatherLuel Alfred Conner1,4 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges1,8,4,9,10 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 228-09-7841.11 Douglas Gordon "Doug" Conner Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.12,7 He married Eloise Kathryn Bunce.13 Douglas Gordon "Doug" Conner Sr. was born on March 9, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,4,12,5 He died on March 20, 1996 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 78.11,12,6,7 He Douglas G. Conner, Sr., 78, of Richmond, died March 20, 1996, in Chippenham Hospital. He is survived by his two sons, Douglas G. Jr. and Donald G. Conner, of Conner Brothers Body Shop Inc; his brother, Albert L. Conner; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Mr. Conner was an auto body technician by trade and was an avid boxing fan. He captured the National Light Heavyweight Amateur Championship in 1936 at the age of 18. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on March 22, 1996.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 120, District 118-138, Richmond, Virginia8

Occupation

1940Garage mechanic8

Family

Eloise Kathryn Bunce b. March 25, 1924, d. December 6, 2017
Marriage*Douglas Gordon "Doug" Conner Sr. married Eloise Kathryn Bunce.13 
Children
  • Douglas Gordon "Doug" Conner Jr.2,7,14
  • Donald Gary "Don" Conner2,7,14

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S720] Conner Brothers Body Shops, Inc., online http://www.connerbrothers.com/history_of_conner_brothers.htm
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Metro section of the Mar 22, 1996 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Douglas G. Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 22, 1996 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Watson Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 1971 edition.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Forrest Linwood Conner obituary in the Apr 11, 1975 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Kathryn Eloise Bunce Conner Cain Holtman obituary in the Dec 17, 2017 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Burlin Curtis Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 7, 1920, d. November 2, 1980
FatherLuel Alfred Conner1,3 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges1,3,6,7 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 230-05-2559.8 Burlin Curtis Conner was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.3,4,9 He married Elizabeth Virginia Kemmerer.10 Burlin Curtis Conner was born on December 7, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,9,11 He and Elizabeth Virginia Kemmerer were divorced in 1952 at Marin Co., California.12 Burlin Curtis Conner died on November 2, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 59.8,4,3,9,11 He Mr. Burlin C. Conner, 60, of Richmond died Sunday, November 2, 1980. He is survived by three sons, Dana R. Conner, Forrest Conner, both of Richmond and Burlin C. Conner, Jr; one daughter, Mrs. Joanne Lipscomb of Richmond; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Louise Tatum; two brothers, Doug Conner and Alfred Conner, all of Richmond. Graveside services will be conducted at Westhampton Memorial Park. on November 4, 1980.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 8, District 118-77, Richmond, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 40, District 21-102, Sausalito, Marin Co., California13

Occupation

1940Auto mechanic2
1950Garage owner and operator13

Family

Elizabeth Virginia Kemmerer b. August 6, 1921, d. April 8, 1993
Marriage*Burlin Curtis Conner married Elizabeth Virginia Kemmerer.10 
Divorce* Burlin Curtis Conner and Elizabeth Virginia Kemmerer were divorced in 1952 at Marin Co., California.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Burlin C. Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1980 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Watson Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 1971 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Forrest Linwood Conner obituary in the Apr 11, 1975 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5547] Independent Journal, From divorce filings in the Mar 8, 1952 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Jane Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
FatherAndrew James "Andy" Conner5,6,2,7,3 b. March 5, 1835, d. December 13, 1881
MotherMary Ann Furrow5,6,2,7,3 b. April 4, 1837, d. November 6, 1925
     Lucy Jane Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,9,4 She was born in January, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,5 She married John Floyd Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on February 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 As of February 16, 1882,her married name was Poff. Lucy Jane Conner The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Jane Poff, who died at her home, 822 Cleveland avenue, S.W., this morning, will be at the Head of the River church in Floyd county tomorrow at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the churchyard. Surviving are her husband, J. F. Poff; four daughters, Mrs. R. P. Lucado, Franklin, and Mrs. H. H. Ferguson, Mrs. E. W. Thomas and Mrs. J. J. Bradshaw, of Roanoke; three sons, P. A., J. L. and C. O. Poff, of Roanoke; a brother, D. A. Conner, and two sisters, Mrs. Mindy Wilson and Mrs. Louisa Puckett, all of Floyd county. on July 5, 1941.4 She died on July 5, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.3,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 374, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 248, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 362, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia11
1920Dwelling 83, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia12
1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

John Floyd Poff b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
Marriage*Lucy Jane Conner married John Floyd Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on February 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lucy Jane Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1941 edition.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. September 24, 1922, d. March 21, 1981
FatherLuel Alfred Conner1,3 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges1,2,3,5 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.6,7,8 She was born on September 24, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,4 As of November 30, 1940,her married name was Tatum.3 She married William Baily Tatum Sr. on November 30, 1940 at Glen Allen, Virginia.3,7,8 Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner died on March 21, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.7,8 She Mrs. Louise Conner Tatum, of Richmond, died suddenly Saturday, March 21, 1981. She is survived by her husband, William B. Tatum, Sr; one son, William B. Tatum, Jr; two daughters, Roseanne T. Wright and Linda T. Mele; two brothers, Albert Conner and Douglas Conner; six grandchildren, all of Richmond. Mrs. Tatum was a member of Brooktand United Methodist Church. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. on March 24, 1981.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 120, District 118-138, Richmond, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 143, District 44-46, Fairfield, Henrico Co., Virginia9

Family

William Baily Tatum Sr. b. November 2, 1921, d. August 3, 1984
Marriage*Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner married William Baily Tatum Sr. on November 30, 1940 at Glen Allen, Virginia.3,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Forrest Linwood Conner obituary in the Apr 11, 1975 edition.
  6. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Louise Conner Tatum obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the W. B. Tatum, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2008 edition.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Bailey Tatum, Sr. obituary in the Aug 5, 1984 edition.

Herod Raymond Conner1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1925, d. October 4, 1964
FatherLuel Alfred Conner4 b. March 14, 1890, d. April 11, 1945
MotherEula Belle Hodges4,5,6,7 b. November 14, 1899, d. June 25, 1976
     Herod Raymond Conner was buried at Fort Harrison National Cemetery, 8620 Varina Road, Richmond, Virginia.1,6 He married Marlene Unknown.8 Herod Raymond Conner was born on March 2, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 He died on October 4, 1964 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 39; Stabbed to death in a street fight.1,6 He Harod (should be Herod) R. Conner, 39, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday in Baltimore. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Eula B. Conner of Richmond; a sister, Mrs. W. R. Tatum of Richmond, and five brothers, Albert Lewis, Berlin C. and Edward W. Conner, all of Richmond, and Douglas G. and Forrest Conner, both of Miami. A funeral service will be held in Ft. Harrison National Cemetery. on October 7, 1964.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 120, District 118-138, Richmond, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 193, District 4-1252, Baltimore, Maryland7

Occupation

1950Auto body and fender mechanic7

Family

Marlene Unknown
Marriage*Herod Raymond Conner married Marlene Unknown.8 

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Herod R. Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 1964 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3930] Conner Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12205386/person/-312329700

Harry Elliott Basham1

M, b. September 16, 1904, d. July 5, 1956
FatherJohn Leonard Basham1 b. June 7, 1871, d. March, 1951
MotherIowa May Sumner1 b. August 10, 1873, d. May 1, 1961
     Harry Elliott Basham was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on September 16, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Celeste Strickler, daughter of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minerva Young, circa 1926.2,1 Harry Elliott Basham died on July 5, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 198, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaHarry and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Samuel Strickler2
1940Dwelling 190, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer2
1940Bricklayer3

Family

Mary Celeste Strickler b. December 10, 1904, d. September 6, 1977
Marriage*Harry Elliott Basham married Mary Celeste Strickler, daughter of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minerva Young, circa 1926.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Leonard Basham1

M, b. June 7, 1871, d. March, 1951
     John Leonard Basham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 7, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He married Iowa May Sumner, daughter of Armistead Ashworth Sumner and Louisa J. Pugh, on January 5, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 John Leonard Basham died in March, 1951 at age 79.

Family

Iowa May Sumner b. August 10, 1873, d. May 1, 1961
Marriage*He married Iowa May Sumner, daughter of Armistead Ashworth Sumner and Louisa J. Pugh, on January 5, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Iowa May Sumner

F, b. August 10, 1873, d. May 1, 1961
FatherArmistead Ashworth Sumner b. August, 1846, d. before 1910
MotherLouisa J. Pugh b. June, 1840, d. March 1, 1917
     Iowa May Sumner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 10, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married John Leonard Basham on January 5, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of January 5, 1896,her married name was Basham. Iowa May Sumner died on May 1, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.

Family

John Leonard Basham b. June 7, 1871, d. March, 1951
Marriage*She married John Leonard Basham on January 5, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Louisa J. Pugh1

F, b. June, 1840, d. March 1, 1917
FatherWilliam Pugh1 b. 1785, d. May 9, 1859
MotherSusannah Wingate1
     Louisa J. Pugh was born in June, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Armistead Ashworth Sumner on March 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 12, 1868,her married name was Sumner. Louisa J. Pugh died on March 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.

Family

Armistead Ashworth Sumner b. August, 1846, d. before 1910
Marriage*She married Armistead Ashworth Sumner on March 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Armistead Ashworth Sumner1

M, b. August, 1846, d. before 1910
     Armistead Ashworth Sumner was born in August, 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Louisa J. Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on March 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Armistead Ashworth Sumner died before 1910.

Family

Louisa J. Pugh b. June, 1840, d. March 1, 1917
Marriage*He married Louisa J. Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on March 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan1,2,3,4

M, b. May 10, 1898, d. May 22, 1968
     Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan was buried at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 225-12-6852.5 He was born on May 10, 1898 at North Carolina.2,5,4 He married Constance Leone Strickler, daughter of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minerva Young, circa 1920.1,3 Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan died on May 22, 1968 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 70.5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 199, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 316, District 47-4, Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Oil company superintendent1
1940Commission agent6

Family

Constance Leone Strickler b. October 21, 1901, d. June 15, 2001
Marriage*Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan married Constance Leone Strickler, daughter of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minerva Young, circa 1920.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Constance Strickler Duncan obituary in the Jun 16, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Wayne Lemonde Duncan obituary in the Sep 6, 2008 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.