Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Elizabeth Snuffer^1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1835, d. October 8, 1919

Father

John/Johannes Snuffer^1,4,2 b. March 24, 1785, d. circa February, 1851

Mother

Hannah Huff^1,4,2 b. circa 1795, d. circa December, 1850

Elizabeth Snuffer was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She was born on March 3, 1835 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married Joseph Andrew Poff, son of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on February 28, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 28, 1862,her married name was Poff. As of March 13, 1872,her married name was Davis.⁴ Elizabeth Snuffer married John Davis on March 13, 1872 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2,6 Elizabeth Snuffer died on October 8, 1919 at Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^7,5

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 104, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 155, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family 1

Joseph Andrew Poff b. May 11, 1838, d. July 26, 1865

Marriage*

Elizabeth Snuffer married Joseph Andrew Poff, son of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on February 28, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Dennis Haden Poff^10,3,11 b. January 22, 1864, d. May 17, 1930
Henrietta Poff¹¹ b. circa 1865
Julia A. Poff¹¹ b. 1866, d. August 31, 1921

Family 2

John Davis b. circa 1810

Marriage*

Elizabeth Snuffer married John Davis on March 13, 1872 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2,6

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dennis Haden Poff death certificate.
[S829] James Wood, "Joseph A. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 19, 2002.
[S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Davis death certificate.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Opal Jean Yates^1,2

F, b. May 28, 1932, d. March 14, 2018

Mother

Dora Luvinia Yates^2,3 b. August 10, 1908, d. November 4, 1997

Opal Jean Yates was born on May 28, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married William James "Bill" Sowder, son of Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder and Ethel May Wertz, on June 15, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 15, 1963,her married name was Sowder.² Opal Jean Yates died on March 14, 2018 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.³ She Opal Sowder, 85, passed away peacefully in her Roanoke County home on Wednesday morning. She is preceded in death by her husband, William James Sowder; her mother, Dora Yates Perdue; stepfather, Harry Lee Perdue. Opal is survived by her sons, Randall Sowder and wife, Dorothy, and Steven Sowder and wife Tracie; grandchildren, Logan Sowder, Evan Sowder, Alec Sowder, and Madison Sowder. She was part of the CommUNITY Church family. Opal retired in 1990 after a 38 year career with the Virginia Department of Transportation. In retirement, Opal enjoyed traveling and tending her beautiful flower gardens. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she loved them all dearly. Opal was a sweet, kind, and compassionate mother, grandma, and friend. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. The family wishes to extend special thanks to her close companion, friend and caregiver, Jenny Williams Lee. Opal's life was enriched by Jenny's care, friendship, and company in her last few years of life. The family will celebrate Opal's life with a gathering of friends and family on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home Salem. The Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Lotz Chapel Salem. Friends and family will be received at Opal's house immediately following the service. on March 16, 2018.³

Family

William James "Bill" Sowder b. September 7, 1926, d. October 6, 2005

Marriage*

She married William James "Bill" Sowder, son of Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder and Ethel May Wertz, on June 15, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Children

Randall William "Randy" Sowder^1,3
Steven Lee "Steve" Sowder^1,3

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William James Sowder obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Sowder obituary in the Mar 16, 2018 edition.

Elmer Cornelia Chocklett^1,2

M, b. August 2, 1929, d. August 19, 2009

Elmer Cornelia Chocklett was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 2, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Carrie Mae Sowder, daughter of Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder and Ethel May Wertz, on July 4, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Elmer Cornelia Chocklett died on August 19, 2009 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 80.¹ He Elmer C. Chocklett, 80, of Botetourt County, Va., died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. He was the owner of E.C. Chocklett Concrete and Pottery for over 40 years and retired from the N & W Railroad. Elmer was born on August 2, 1929, to the late Henry and Restine Chocklett and was also preceded in death by his brother, Earl Chocklett. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carrie; son and daughter-in-law, David and Ronda; daughter, Janice; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lisa; nine grandchildren, Brian, Nikki, Angie, Jaren, Jesse, Amanda, Matt, Kyle, and Kalvin; three great-grandkids, Tyler, Hayley, and Jalen; brother, Cecil Chocklett; sister, Joyce Stinnett; and his beloved dog, Brownie. The family would like to thank the Good Samaritan Hospice and the Veterans Administration Hospital for the care given to Elmer. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Dava Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the United States Army. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. on August 20, 2009.¹

Family

Carrie Mae Sowder b. March 17, 1930, d. December 1, 2019

Marriage*

He married Carrie Mae Sowder, daughter of Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder and Ethel May Wertz, on July 4, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2

Children

David Wayne Chocklett^1,2,4
Janice Anne Chocklett^1,2,4
Michael Lynn Chocklett^1,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer C. Chocklett obituary in the Aug 20, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William James Sowder obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie Mae Sowder Chocklett obituary in the Dec 3, 2019 edition.

Edward Kenneth Sowder^1,2,3

M, b. March 25, 1937, d. April 15, 2022

Father

Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder^1,4,5,3 b. July 12, 1900, d. July 27, 1965

Mother

Ethel May Wertz^1,4,5,3 b. December 6, 1906, d. July 30, 1981

Edward Kenneth Sowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 25, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Lois Ailene Creasy circa 1959.³ Edward Kenneth Sowder died on April 15, 2022 at Virginia at age 85.³ He Edward Kenneth Sowder, March 25, 1937 - April 15, 2022. Edward Kenneth Sowder, 85, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois Ailene Creasy Sowder, and nephews and nieces, David Chocklett, Janice Heard, Michael Chocklett, Randall Sowder, and Steven Sowder. Edward was predeceased by his parents, Theo Asa Sowder and Ethel May Wertz; brother, William J. Sowder; and sister, Carrie Mae Chocklett. Edward retired from Rusco Window Company after 37 years of service and was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Since retiring Edward traveled the United States with his wife, Lois, and their poodles, in their motor home. The family would like to offer a special thank-you to Carilion Hospice for their excellent care of Edward. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Tim Harvey officiating. on April 17, 2022.³

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 93, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Lois Ailene Creasy

Marriage*

Edward Kenneth Sowder married Lois Ailene Creasy circa 1959.³

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William James Sowder obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Kenneth Sowder obituary in the Apr 17, 2022 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie Mae Sowder Chocklett obituary in the Dec 3, 2019 edition.

Thomas Henry Palmer^1,2

M, b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Father

John B. Palmer¹ b. 1826, d. November 5, 1891

Mother

Parthenia Thomas¹

Thomas Henry Palmer was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born in March, 1856 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Martha Prudence Carr, daughter of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on October 28, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Thomas Henry Palmer died on March 20, 1930 at Virginia.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 141, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 151, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 74, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 49, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1880		Farm laborer⁴
1910		Farmer⁶
1920		Farmer⁷

Family

Martha Prudence Carr b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

Marriage*

Thomas Henry Palmer married Martha Prudence Carr, daughter of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on October 28, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

John William Palmer+^4,8 b. March 23, 1876, d. February 8, 1939
Oliver Elsworth Palmer^4,8,9,10,11 b. December 18, 1877, d. January 3, 1932
Ira Shelton Palmer+^4,12,13,14 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
Florida Palmer⁴ b. February 15, 1880, d. October 12, 1880
Walter Thomas Palmer+^12,3,13 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930
George Henry Palmer+^{12,3,13,15,14} b. April 6, 1884, d. February 21, 1959
Morgan Lee Palmer+³ b. June 4, 1886, d. October 12, 1957
Amanda Ida Palmer+^3,13,16 b. March, 1889, d. April 19, 1917
Julia C. Palmer b. circa September, 1891, d. July 27, 1892
Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer+^6,3,13,17 b. July 14, 1893, d. December 29, 1982
Mamie Palmer³ b. July, 1894

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
[S6525] Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960.
[S4640] Sacramento, California California State Archives, California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Funk death certificate.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

John William Palmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 23, 1876, d. February 8, 1939

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer^1,5 b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr^1,5 b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

John William Palmer was born on March 23, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 23, 1877.^5,2 He married Anna L. Turner circa 1894.^6,7 John William Palmer married Virginia Price Underwood circa 1908.^8,9,4 John William Palmer died on February 8, 1939 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina, at age 62.

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 141, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1900

Dwelling 275, District 94, Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 157, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 157, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1900		Station engine fireman⁶
1920		Coal mine electrician⁸
1930		Farmer⁹

Family 1

Anna L. Turner b. April, 1879

Marriage*

John William Palmer married Anna L. Turner circa 1894.^6,7

Children

Ethel C. Palmer⁶ b. January, 1896
Oliver Eldridge Palmer+^6,7 b. October 5, 1898, d. July 4, 1944
Infant Palmer³ b. August 1, 1906, d. August 1, 1906

Family 2

Virginia Price Underwood b. June 14, 1888, d. November 11, 1959

Marriage*

John William Palmer married Virginia Price Underwood circa 1908.^8,9,4

Children

Thomas Tarzan Palmer^8,9,11
John William Palmer Jr.^8,9
Bernard Lee Palmer^8,9,3 b. April 6, 1917
Mary Prudence Palmer^8,3 b. November 27, 1918
Bessie May Palmer+^9,3 b. December 6, 1920, d. September 9, 1996
Leonard Martin Palmer Sr.^9,3 b. June 26, 1922, d. December 26, 1993
Cecil Joseph Palmer^9,3 b. April 11, 1924, d. July 18, 1979
Loretta Virginia Palmer^9,3

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Virginia Price Palmer death certificate.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver Eldridge Palmer death certificate.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Palmer-Summers marriage record.

Oliver Elsworth Palmer^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 18, 1877, d. January 3, 1932

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer^7,8,1,2,3 b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr^7,8,1,2,3 b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

Oliver Elsworth Palmer was born on December 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jones on March 7, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Oliver Elsworth Palmer married Esther Margie Wood on June 30, 1926 at Alameda Co., California.¹ Oliver Elsworth Palmer died on January 3, 1932 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 54.^2,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 141, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 276, District 94, Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 344, District 66, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona

¹¹

Occupation

1900

Hotel steward¹⁰

Family 1

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jones b. March 23, 1865, d. February 25, 1949

Marriage*

Oliver Elsworth Palmer married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jones on March 7, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵

Family 2

Esther Margie Wood b. January 14, 1905, d. August 26, 1977

Marriage*

Oliver Elsworth Palmer married Esther Margie Wood on June 30, 1926 at Alameda Co., California.¹

Citations

[S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
[S6525] Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960.
[S4640] Sacramento, California California State Archives, California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Palmer-Morris marriage record.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Lorraine Smoot^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 30, 1941, d. September 16, 2010

Virginia Lorraine Smoot was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-50-6439.⁶ She was born on May 30, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,5 She married Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge, son of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on January 24, 1959 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,2,4 As of January 24, 1959,her married name was Aldridge.² Virginia Lorraine Smoot and Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Virginia Lorraine Smoot died on September 16, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^6,5,8 She Virginia Smoot Doss, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, James Howard and Dorothy Staples Smoot; husband, Willard Doss; daughter, Lisa Marie Aldridge; and brothers, Jimmy, Kenneth and Jerry Smoot. Surviving family include daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Lee Lyle, of Roanoke, Kim and Larry Jones, of Wirtz, and Vanessa Gwyn and Richard Brown Jr., of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Nancy Smoot and Michael and Cindy Smoot; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ken Ober; grandchildren, Heather Jones, Adam Lyle, Tanner Brown and Dylan Jones; and great-grandchild, Tristan Dooley-Jones. She was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother, "Mee Maw." Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on September 19, 2010.³

Family

Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge b. January 9, 1937, d. September 29, 1996

Marriage*

She married Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge, son of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on January 24, 1959 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,2,4

Divorce*

Virginia Lorraine Smoot and Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Children

Teresa Lee Aldridge+^9,3,10 b. December 26, 1959, d. March 30, 2015
Lisa Marie Aldridge^1,8,3,10,5 b. April 14, 1962, d. April 21, 1970
Kim Renee Aldridge+^1,9,3,10 b. May 17, 1967, d. August 5, 2017
Vanessa Gwyn Aldridge^11,1,3,10

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Teresa Lee Aldridge Lyle obituary in the Apr 5, 2015 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Smoot Doss obituary in the Sep 19, 2010 edition.
[S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
[S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kim R. Jones obituary in the Aug 7, 2017 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brown-Aldridge wedding announcement in the Jul 30, 2000 edition.

Ira Shelton Palmer^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer^7,8,2,6 b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr^7,8,2,6 b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

Ira Shelton Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,9,6 He was born on February 15, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card, death certificate, and gravestone have a birth date of Apr 6, 1880.^8,3,9,6 He married Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, on February 10, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 Ira Shelton Palmer died on October 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^9,6 He Ira Shelton Palmer, 73, died Friday morning at his home, 1702 Dell St., N.E. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rhoda Alice Palmer; five sons and two daughters: H. V. Palmer and Ralph Palmer, Goodview; Chester Palmer, Roanoke; L. O. Palmer, Newport News; B. T. Palmer, Efland N.C; Mrs. Lillie Hollins, Roanoke; Mrs. Annie May Blankenship, Goodview; two brothers and a sister: Morgan Palmer, Norfolk; George Palmer, Staunton; Mrs. C. W. Aldridge, Salem; 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Mountain View, Vinton. on October 3, 1953.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 141, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 166, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 223, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1910		Farmer¹⁰
1920		Farmer¹¹
1930		Farmer¹²
1940		Farmer¹³

Family

Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968

Marriage*

Ira Shelton Palmer married Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, on February 10, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6

Children

Hardy Valentine Palmer+^{1,11,10,4,5,14,6,15,16} b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
Lillie Hattie Palmer+^{1,11,10,4,5,16,6} b. April 16, 1903, d. February 11, 1987
Ralph Palmer^{1,11,10,4,5,16} b. March 16, 1905, d. March 16, 1980
Chester Morgan Palmer+^{1,12,11,10,4,5,16,17} b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
Lemmie Oliver Palmer+^{1,11,10,4,5,14,6} b. August 9, 1909, d. March 7, 1972
Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr.+^{1,11,4,18,19,5} b. February 12, 1912, d. August 31, 1973
Goldie Alice Palmer^20,4,6 b. May 19, 1914, d. October 16, 1915
Annie May Palmer+^{1,12,11,4,14,5,17,15} b. June 28, 1917, d. August 25, 2007

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
[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.
[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.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Brainard Thomas Palmer, Sr. death certificate.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

William Poff^1,2

M, b. circa 1845

Father

Peter Riley Poff III^2,1 b. circa 1824, d. circa 1893

Mother

Mary Ann "Polly" Conner^2,1 b. circa 1826

William Poff was born circa 1845 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1068, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1860

Dwelling 1384, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

George Henry Palmer^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. April 6, 1884, d. February 21, 1959

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer^9,1,2,7,8 b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr^9,1,2,7,8 b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

His Social Security Number was 227-26-3786.⁷ George Henry Palmer was born on April 6, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards have a birth date of Apr 20, 1884, the SSDI has a birth date of Apr 20, 1885 and his death certificate has Apr 20, 1876.^9,5,6,7,8 He married Loretta Alice "Louisa" Stump, daughter of Mary A. Stump, on March 16, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² George Henry Palmer and Loretta Alice "Louisa" Stump were divorced before April, 1930.¹⁰ George Henry Palmer died on February 21, 1959 at Western State Hospital, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 74.⁸

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1900

Dwelling 151, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 166, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

George and his wife were enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Louis Stump³

1920

Dwelling 136, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer¹
1910		Farmer³
1920		Oil company truck driver⁴

Family

Loretta Alice "Louisa" Stump

Marriage*

George Henry Palmer married Loretta Alice "Louisa" Stump, daughter of Mary A. Stump, on March 16, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Divorce*

George Henry Palmer and Loretta Alice "Louisa" Stump were divorced before April, 1930.¹⁰

Child

Willie H. Palmer⁴

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Morgan Lee Palmer^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1886, d. October 12, 1957

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer¹ b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr¹ b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

Morgan Lee Palmer was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 4, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Irene Gertrude Schlueter on April 30, 1908 at Richmond, Virginia.⁴ Morgan Lee Palmer died on October 12, 1957 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 71.⁶

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 151, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 274, District 49, Ward 5, Norfolk, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 146, District 134, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 93, District 109, Norfolk, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 168, District 114-100, Norfolk, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910		Baker²
1920		Pullman company cashier⁸
1930		Pullman conductor³
1940		Railroad conductor⁹

Family

Irene Gertrude Schlueter b. March 21, 1891, d. January 28, 1977

Marriage*

Morgan Lee Palmer married Irene Gertrude Schlueter on April 30, 1908 at Richmond, Virginia.⁴

Children

Morgan Edward Palmer^2,3,8 b. February 26, 1909, d. June 23, 1969
Bernard Lee Palmer^3,8 b. August 30, 1914, d. February 3, 2000
Ethel Gertrude Palmer+^3,8 b. February 12, 1918, d. November 22, 2012
Walter Roger Palmer^3,9 b. February 28, 1923, d. July 21, 1998

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S730] Rueter lines plus Alley Ancestors, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=trueter&id=I26120
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Amanda Ida Palmer^1,2,3

F, b. March, 1889, d. April 19, 1917

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer^1,2,4 b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr^1,2,4 b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

Amanda Ida Palmer was born in March, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married William Levi "Willie" Funk on January 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 13, 1909,her married name was Funk. Amanda Ida Palmer died on April 19, 1917 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 28.⁴

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 151, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 183, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

William Levi "Willie" Funk b. June 4, 1889, d. June 19, 1979

Marriage*

Amanda Ida Palmer married William Levi "Willie" Funk on January 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Dorothy Evelyn Funk+^3,6,7 b. October 17, 1909, d. February 10, 1963
Roxie Prudence Funk+⁶ b. June 1, 1911, d. November 12, 1991
Charles Oscar Lee "Charlie" Funk+^6,8 b. October 24, 1912, d. December 2, 1973
Grace L. "Gracie" Funk⁶ b. June 21, 1914, d. December 9, 1977

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Funk death certificate.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phelps-Funk marriage record.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Nellie Ester Palmer^1,2,3

F, b. September 4, 1911, d. April 4, 1920

Father

Walter Thomas Palmer^4,2,5 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930

Mother

Effie Esther Wood^4,2,5 b. March 28, 1885, d. October 11, 1928

Nellie Ester Palmer was buried at Wood-Perdue Cemetery, Rt. 221 South, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 4, 1911 at Virginia.^1,4,2 She died on April 4, 1920 at Virginia at age 8.^1,6

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 76, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Palmer obituary in the May 26, 2013 edition.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA, The Shilling book has a death date of Apr 4, 1926.

William Everett "Bill" Palmer^1,2

M, b. October 30, 1924, d. January 12, 1994

Father

Walter Thomas Palmer^3,4 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930

Mother

Effie Esther Wood^3,4 b. March 28, 1885, d. October 11, 1928

His Social Security Number was 230-16-6712.⁵ William Everett "Bill" Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 30, 1924 at Virginia; The Shilling book has a birth Date of Oct 31, 1924.^3,5 He married Iris Virginia Wertz on November 13, 1945.^1,3,7,2 William Everett "Bill" Palmer died on January 12, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,5 He PALMER, William Everett, ("Bill"), 69, of Roanoke County, died Wednesday, January 12, 1994, at his home. He was a marine veteran of World War II, a retired machinist at the N&W Railway and a member and Deacon Emeritus of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Iris Wertz Palmer; son, Lyle T. Palmer; sister, Ethel Sowder, all of Roanoke County; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Rosemary Palmer of Vinton. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Saturday, with Pastor Rick Elmore and Dr. Woodrow W. Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad or the Benevolent Fund at Cave Spring Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. on January 14, 1994.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 148, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Iris Virginia Wertz b. December 22, 1924, d. June 13, 2015

Marriage*

William Everett "Bill" Palmer married Iris Virginia Wertz on November 13, 1945.^1,3,7,2

Child

Lyle Thomas Palmer^6,1,3,2 b. December 2, 1949, d. July 30, 2003

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Everett Palmer obituary in the Jan 14, 1994 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iris Wertz Palmer obituary in the Jun 16, 2015 edition.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Palmer obituary in the May 26, 2013 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyle Thomas obituary in the Jul 31, 2003 edition.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Edward Palmer^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 5, 1915, d. September 2, 1976

Father

Walter Thomas Palmer^6,1,7,8,3,4 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930

Mother

Effie Esther Wood^6,1,7,8,3,4 b. March 28, 1885, d. October 11, 1928

His Social Security Number was 227-05-0191.⁹ Ernest Edward Palmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "AOM? 2c U.S. Navy WWII."^10,3 He was born on July 5, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,7,1,2,3 He married Abbie O'Dell Wimmer, daughter of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on April 8, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Ernest Edward Palmer and Abbie O'Dell Wimmer were divorced on January 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ernest Edward Palmer married Callie May Brumfield on September 23, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,11,4 Ernest Edward Palmer died on September 2, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^10,7,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 76, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

Abbie O'Dell Wimmer b. September 19, 1902, d. December 30, 1985

Marriage*

Ernest Edward Palmer married Abbie O'Dell Wimmer, daughter of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on April 8, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

Ernest Edward Palmer and Abbie O'Dell Wimmer were divorced on January 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

Family 2

Callie May Brumfield b. May 25, 1915, d. September 26, 1976

Marriage*

Ernest Edward Palmer married Callie May Brumfield on September 23, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,11,4

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Palmer obituary in the May 26, 2013 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.

Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer^1,2,3

F, b. November 16, 1904, d. September 29, 1993

Father

Walter Thomas Palmer^4,1,2,3,5 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930

Mother

Effie Esther Wood^4,1,2,3,5 b. March 28, 1885, d. October 11, 1928

Her Social Security Number was 223-30-9736.⁶ Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on November 16, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,3 She married William Wallace Bower, son of William H. Bower and Delia A. "Adelia" Swinney, on December 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3,9 As of December 24, 1924,her married name was Bower. Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer died on September 29, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^6,8,9 She BOWER, Dessie Palmer, 88, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 29, 1993. She was the widow of William W. Bower and was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret B. and Norman L. Adams, Roanoke; her stepson and daughter-in-law, Walter B. and Jane Bower, Roanoke; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Nettie and Dowling Wheeler, Cedartown, Ga; son and daughter-in-law, Lewis P. and Carmen Bower, Durham, Conn; sister, Ethel Sowder; brothers, Everett and Tommy Palmer, all of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Wayne Harrison, with burial in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on September 30, 1993.⁸

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 125, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 76, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 133, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 125, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

William Wallace Bower b. August 29, 1890, d. May 26, 1968

Marriage*

Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer married William Wallace Bower, son of William H. Bower and Delia A. "Adelia" Swinney, on December 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3,9

Children

Richard Lee Bower³
Wallace Hugh Bower^3,9 b. January 3, 1927, d. February 28, 1927
Margaret Delores Bower^8,10,3,12,11
Lewis Price Bower Sr.+^8,3,11,13 b. August 30, 1930, d. November 7, 2001

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Palmer obituary in the May 26, 2013 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dessie Palmer Bower obituary in the Sep 30, 1993 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2128] Hartford Courant, The, From the Lewis P. Bower, Sr. obituary in the Nov 9, 2001 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ida Irene Palmer¹

F, b. September 6, 1922, d. March, 1985

Father

Walter Thomas Palmer^1,2 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930

Mother

Effie Esther Wood^1,2 b. March 28, 1885, d. October 11, 1928

Her Social Security Number was 229-18-0106.³ Ida Irene Palmer was born on September 6, 1922 at Virginia.^3,1 She married Wilfred Montgomery LaPrade on October 3, 1942.^1,4 As of October 3, 1942,her married name was LaPrade. Ida Irene Palmer died in March, 1985 at age 62.³

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 148, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Wilfred Montgomery LaPrade b. March 8, 1924, d. December 28, 1995

Marriage*

Ida Irene Palmer married Wilfred Montgomery LaPrade on October 3, 1942.^1,4

Children

James Richard LaPrade+^6,1,7 b. August 3, 1943, d. March 16, 2009
Earl Wilfred LaPrade^6,1,7
Carl Thomas LaPrade^6,1,7 b. August 13, 1949, d. May 28, 1973
Kathy Irene LaPrade^6,1,7
Darlene Elizabeth LaPrade+^6,1,7,8 b. January 21, 1960, d. January 5, 2018

Citations

[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Palmer obituary in the May 26, 2013 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilfred Montgomery LaPrade obituary in the Dec 29, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Richard LaPrade obituary in the Mar 19, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 2, 1928, d. May 24, 2013

Father

Walter Thomas Palmer^6,1,2 b. August 3, 1882, d. September 11, 1930

Mother

Effie Esther Wood^6,1,2 b. March 28, 1885, d. October 11, 1928

His Social Security Number was 228-30-9556.⁷ Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 2, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2,3,5,7 He married Phyllis Lucille Fisher, daughter of Frank Odell Fisher and Maggie Lucille Paxton, on January 14, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,8,2 Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. married Ruth Wilkerson on June 16, 1975 at Layton, Davis Co., Utah.⁹ Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. and Ruth Wilkerson were divorced on January 31, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. married Rosemary Lucille Woodson on February 26, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,10 Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. died on May 24, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,4,7 He Walter Thomas (Tom) Palmer, 84, of Vinton, died Friday, May 24, 2013. He was born October 2, 1928 in Roanoke, to Walter Thomas and Effie Esther Palmer. Tom served in the United States Army Air Corp. in the Pacific. He worked for Fulton Trucks, Johnson International, Southwest Diesel and retired from Concrete Pipe and Products. Tom was a member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren, Roanoke Moose Lodge #284 and a former member of the Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows. He loved working on airplane motors, enjoyed beach trips, family outings, gardening and camping. He loved his dogs, Muff, Abigail, Annabelle and Chloe. In addition to his parents Tom was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Earnest and Everette Palmer and his sisters, Ethel Sowder, Dessie Bower, Irene LaPrade and Nellie Palmer. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 36 years, Rosemary Woodson Palmer; many special nieces; nephews; brothers-in-law and sister-in-laws. A Funeral Service will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 with Pastor Dan Rudy officiating. The interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the DAV Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to the Ninth Street Church of the Brethren building fund. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on May 26, 2013.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 254, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his grandfather Ferdinand Wood¹¹

1940

Dwelling 14, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his uncle Riley Poff¹²

1950

Dwelling 109, District 120-83, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1950

Flour mill worker¹³

Family 1

Phyllis Lucille Fisher b. May 11, 1932, d. October 21, 2021

Marriage*

Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. married Phyllis Lucille Fisher, daughter of Frank Odell Fisher and Maggie Lucille Paxton, on January 14, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,8,2

Family 2

Ruth Wilkerson

Marriage*

Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. married Ruth Wilkerson on June 16, 1975 at Layton, Davis Co., Utah.⁹

Divorce*

Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. and Ruth Wilkerson were divorced on January 31, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹

Family 3

Rosemary Lucille Woodson b. April 12, 1937, d. February 13, 2023

Marriage*

Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr. married Rosemary Lucille Woodson on February 26, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,10

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Thomas Palmer obituary in the May 26, 2013 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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosemary Lucille Woodson Palmer obituary in the Feb 15, 2023 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968

Father

Giles E. Blankenship^2,5,6,4 b. 1826

Mother

Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner^2,5,6,4 b. circa 1837, d. before 1890

Her Social Security Number was 229-72-6507.⁷ Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 5, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI and death certificate have a birth date of May 5, 1875.^6,7,4 She married Ira Shelton Palmer, son of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on February 10, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of February 10, 1901,her married name was Palmer. Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship died on July 15, 1968 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 94.^7,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 380, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 166, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 223, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Ira Shelton Palmer b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953

Marriage*

Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship married Ira Shelton Palmer, son of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on February 10, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4

Children

Hardy Valentine Palmer+^{1,10,9,3,13,14,4,15,16} b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
Lillie Hattie Palmer+^{1,10,9,3,13,16,4} b. April 16, 1903, d. February 11, 1987
Ralph Palmer^{1,10,9,3,13,16} b. March 16, 1905, d. March 16, 1980
Chester Morgan Palmer+^{1,11,10,9,3,13,16,17} b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
Lemmie Oliver Palmer+^{1,10,9,3,13,14,4} b. August 9, 1909, d. March 7, 1972
Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr.+^{1,10,3,18,19,13} b. February 12, 1912, d. August 31, 1973
Goldie Alice Palmer^20,3,4 b. May 19, 1914, d. October 16, 1915
Annie May Palmer+^{1,11,10,3,14,13,17,15} b. June 28, 1917, d. August 25, 2007

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 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.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Brainard Thomas Palmer, Sr. death certificate.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Sarah Poff¹

F, b. circa 1847

Father

Peter Riley Poff III¹ b. circa 1824, d. circa 1893

Mother

Mary Ann "Polly" Conner¹ b. circa 1826

Sarah Poff was born circa 1847 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1860 Census on August 30, 1860.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1068, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Ann Stewart^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 7, 1854, d. March 16, 1953

Father

Silas Reed Stewart^1,2,3,4,5 b. January 13, 1829, d. October 29, 1907

Mother

Sarah Jane Hall^1,2,3,4,5 b. 1831, d. April 7, 1888

Lucy Ann Stewart was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,5 She was born on June 7, 1854 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The funeral home records have a birth date of Jun 4, 1854.^6,7,3,5 She married Harvey Lewis Yopp on June 5, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 5, 1873,her married name was Yopp. Lucy Ann Stewart died on March 16, 1953 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 98.^6,7,3,5 She ElLLISTON - Mrs. Lucy Ann Yopp, 98, died here yesterday. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. D. C. Beckner, Callaway; Mrs. H. D. Palmer, Mrs. E. H. Martin, Mrs. O. S. McDaniels, all of Elliston; Mrs. Leitha Blankenship, Salem; Mrs. Noah Akers, Cambria; five sons, S. W. Yopp, Troutville; L. W. Yopp, Ironto; O. W. Yopp, Roanoke; James Yopp, Elliston; Emmett Yopp, Radford; 114 grandchildren; 215 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Galilee Church. Interment will be in the Church cemetery. on March 17, 1953.⁸

Family

Harvey Lewis Yopp b. May, 1851, d. July 24, 1937

Marriage*

She married Harvey Lewis Yopp on June 5, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4

Children

Florentine Yopp+⁹ b. June 15, 1877, d. May 7, 1945
Leona "Lannie" Yopp+^9,10 b. May 8, 1879, d. June 30, 1972
Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp+^11,5 b. June 3, 1900, d. March 14, 1983

Citations

[S705] Scotland-Stewart, online http://www.scotland-stewart.com/features.html
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S1704] Virginia B. Pendleton, Records of Death - Book 25, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 28, 1951 - Dec 17, 1956.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2335] Galilee Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=47349949&CRid=2339074&
[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S248] Babe Fowler & Ruth G. Hale, Galilee Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucy Ann Yopp obituary.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Florida Palmer¹

F, b. February 15, 1880, d. October 12, 1880

Father

Thomas Henry Palmer¹ b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930

Mother

Martha Prudence Carr¹ b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931

Florida Palmer was born on February 15, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The date of birth was derived from the birth record if Ira and the fact that they were enumerated as twins in the 1880 Census.^2,1 She died on October 12, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The first name is unreadable but I believe this is the death record for "Florida" the twin of Ira, who was not enumerated with his/her family in the 1890 Census.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 141, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

James Agee^1,2,3

M, b. January 7, 1823, d. September 22, 1892

Father

Joshua Agee^1,2 b. April 8, 1799, d. circa 1883

Mother

Sarah Brammer^1,2

James Agee was buried at Agee Cemetery, left off Rt. 615 at County Line Church and cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Judith "Judy" Thomas.¹ James Agee was born on January 7, 1823.^1,3 He died on September 22, 1892 at age 69.³

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Judith "Judy" Thomas b. April 20, 1819, d. May 28, 1919

Marriage*

James Agee married Judith "Judy" Thomas.¹

Child

Mary Ona Agee+⁵ b. June 2, 1851, d. February 8, 1930

Citations

[S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
[S566] Jack Spangler (grandson of Mary Ona Agee), M. J. Spangler in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 20, 2004.
[S1259] Ruth G. Hale, Agee Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Aline Maude Vest^1,2

F, b. November 12, 1905, d. February 9, 1992

Father

Charles Will Vest^3,4,5,6,7,2 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956

Mother

Alma Victoria Poff^3,4,5,6,7,2 b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955

Her Social Security Number was 234-72-7548.⁸ Aline Maude Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2 She was born on November 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,2 As of July 7, 1929,her married name was Branscome.¹ She married Edwin Gobel Branscome on July 7, 1929 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,1,2 Aline Maude Vest died on February 9, 1992 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^8,9,2 She Aline Maude Branscome, 86, of 715 Stafford Drive, Princeton, formerly of Rock, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Alma Poff Vest. She was a resident of Princeton for five years. She was employed in during early 1940s in the Matoaka Post Office and was of the Protestant faith. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin G. Branscome Sr., four brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. Survivors: sons, Edwin “Buddy” Branscome Jr., Charles "Buck" Branscome and Joseph Branscome, all of Princeton, Douglas "Ron” Branscome of Rock, William “Bill" Branscome of Richmond, Va; daughters, Mrs. Ben (Doris) Griffith of Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Earnest (Jane) Arrington of Mullins, Mrs. James (Barbara) Hughes of Princeton; brother, Elliot Bird Vest of Bluefield; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. on February 10, 1992.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 28, District 206, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 89, District 28-49, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 254, District 28-80, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹²

Family

Edwin Gobel Branscome b. May 6, 1900, d. July 25, 1961

Marriage*

Aline Maude Vest married Edwin Gobel Branscome on July 7, 1929 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,1,2

Children

Doris Lee Branscombe+^{13,11,14,15,16,2,12} b. September 9, 1932, d. October 8, 2008
Edwin Gobel Branscome Jr.+^{13,14,11,15,16,2,12} b. August 3, 1934, d. July 26, 2009
William Howard E. "Bill" Branscome^{13,11,14,15,16,2,12}
Wanda Jane Branscome^{13,11,15,16,2,12}
Charles George "Buck" Branscome+^{13,14,15,16,2,12} b. August 2, 1940, d. May 7, 2022
Douglas Roscoe Branscome Sr.^{10,13,14,15,16,2,12}
Joseph Daniel "Joe" Branscome^{13,14,15,16,2,12}
Barbara Gail Branscome+^{13,15,16,2,12} b. October 31, 1946, d. October 27, 2009

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Branscombe-Vest marriage record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aline Maude Branscome obituary in the Feb 10, 1992 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Curtis J. Vest obituary in the Oct 8, 1978 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Douglas Roscoe Branscome Jr. obituary in the Aug 6, 2006 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edwin Goble Branscome, Jr. obituary in the Jul 28, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Barbara Hughes obituary in the Oct 29, 2009 edition.
[S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Charles G. Branscome obituary.

Bernice Gertrude Vest^1,2

F, b. 1908, d. November 9, 1967

Father

Charles Will Vest^3,1,4,2 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956

Mother

Alma Victoria Poff^3,1,4,2 b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955

Bernice Gertrude Vest was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born in 1908 at West Virginia.^3,5 As of circa 1927,her married name was Maupin.⁶ She married Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin circa 1927.⁶ As of October 16, 1934,her married name was Parker.⁷ Bernice Gertrude Vest married Frank Bird Parker on October 16, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7 Bernice Gertrude Vest died on November 9, 1967 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 28, District 206, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 80, District 23, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 114, District 28-37, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family 1

Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin b. May 19, 1898, d. August 24, 1930

Marriage*

Bernice Gertrude Vest married Daniel Harvey "Dan" Maupin circa 1927.⁶

Children

Frances Louise "Fritzi" Maupin+^6,10,11,12 b. November 25, 1929, d. August 28, 2013
Elizabeth Clark Maupin+^8,13,11,12 b. April 8, 1931, d. August 21, 2010

Family 2

Frank Bird Parker b. March 11, 1907, d. December 29, 2001

Marriage*

Bernice Gertrude Vest married Frank Bird Parker on October 16, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7

Children

Jackie "Jack" Parker^8,9,10,11,12
Frankie Joe Parker^8,9,11,12
Jerry Lenn Parker+^8,11,12 b. November 8, 1945, d. June 17, 2021

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
[S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parker-Maupin marriage record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frank Bird Parker obituary in the Dec 30, 2001 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S10677] Altmeyer Funeral Homes, online altmeyer.com, From the Frances Maupin Fentress obituary.
[S10224] Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, online cpjfuneralhome.com, From the Jerry Lenn Parker obituary.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elizaberth Maupin Mills obituary.

Howard Charles Vest^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 1, 1911, d. November 8, 1980

Father

Charles Will Vest^1,5,6,7 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956

Mother

Alma Victoria Poff^1,5,6,7 b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955

His Social Security Number was 236-09-2950.⁸ Howard Charles Vest was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ He Howard C. Vest, 69, of Pleasant Grove died Saturday. He was a winter resident of the area for the past four years and a resident of Baltimore, Md., since 1941. He was a maintenance worker in the steel industry, a member of the Pleasant Grove Assembly of God and the Bethel Assembly of God in Maryland. Survivors include his wife, Babel; one daughter, Jean Yvonne Bolling of Lodge Forest, Md; one brother, Elliott of Bluefield, W. Va; one sister, Aline Branscomb of Rock, W. Va; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild.⁹ He was born on February 1, 1911 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,10 He married Mabel Amanda Scott on April 5, 1932 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,12 Howard Charles Vest died on November 8, 1980 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 69.^8,3,9,10

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 65, District 33, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother Curtis²

1940

Dwelling 87, District 28-49, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹³

1950

Dwelling 30, District 3-184, Baltimore Co., Maryland

¹⁴

Occupation

1930		Coal tipple laborer²
1940		Coal miner¹³
1950		Truck repairman¹⁴

Family

Mabel Amanda Scott b. November 7, 1911, d. July 30, 1968

Marriage*

Howard Charles Vest married Mabel Amanda Scott on April 5, 1932 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,12

Child

Jean Yvonne Vest+^{13,14,12,15,16} b. April 1, 1939, d. July 4, 1998

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8561] Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Curtis J. Vest obituary in the Oct 8, 1978 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Howard C. Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1980 edition.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Scott marriage record.
[S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Mabel A. Scott Vest obituary in the Aug 1, 1968 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S7977] Star-Democrat, The, From the Jean Yvonne Bolling obituary in the Jul 5, 1998 edition.

Hardy Valentine Palmer^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974

Father

Ira Shelton Palmer^{8,1,2,9,10,4,5,6,11} b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953

Mother

Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship^{8,1,2,9,10,4,5,6,11} b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968

His Social Security Number was 228-12-2039.¹² Hardy Valentine Palmer was buried at Goodview Baptist Cemetery, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 18, 1901 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,3,4,5,6,7 He married Lena Annie Dickerson on October 20, 1925 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^11,13,5 Hardy Valentine Palmer married Berta Lummia Collins on September 20, 1963 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5 Hardy Valentine Palmer died on March 31, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^3,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 168, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1940

Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer¹
1930		Farmer¹⁴
1940		Farmer¹⁵
1950		Furniture factory worker¹⁶

Family 1

Lena Annie Dickerson b. July 21, 1896, d. March 30, 1962

Marriage*

Hardy Valentine Palmer married Lena Annie Dickerson on October 20, 1925 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^11,13,5

Children

William Leslie Palmer+^{14,17,15,18,16,13,4,19} b. February 8, 1928, d. October 30, 1969
Hardy Eugene "Gene" Palmer+^{14,17,15,16,13,20,5} b. June 8, 1929, d. March 5, 1993
Mamie Ella Palmer+^{21,17,15,22,16,19,4} b. July 28, 1931, d. July 23, 2017
Dorothy Palmer+^{21,17,15,16,19,4} b. June 8, 1933, d. June 24, 2013
Donald Palmer^{17,15,16,13,19,5} b. June 8, 1933, d. June 3, 1982

Family 2

Berta Lummia Collins b. January 18, 1923, d. November 8, 1988

Marriage*

Hardy Valentine Palmer married Berta Lummia Collins on September 20, 1963 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2777] Goodview Baptist Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=palmer&GSfn=hardy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=76822281&CRid=2148719&df=all&
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Dickerson Palmer obituary in the Mar 31, 1962 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the William Leslie Palmer death certificate.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Leslie Palmer obituary in the Nov 1, 1969 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hardy Eugene Palmer obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
[S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Mamie Ella Palmer Walters obituary.