Aline Maude Vest1,2

F, b. November 12, 1905, d. February 9, 1992
FatherCharles Will Vest3,4,5,6,7,2 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956
MotherAlma Victoria Poff3,4,5,6,7,2 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

1910Dwelling 28, District 206, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 89, District 28-49, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 254, District 28-80, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

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

Citations

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

Bernice Gertrude Vest1,2

F, b. 1908, d. November 9, 1967
FatherCharles Will Vest3,1,4,2 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956
MotherAlma Victoria Poff3,1,4,2 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

1910Dwelling 28, District 206, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 80, District 23, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 114, District 28-37, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

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

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

Citations

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

Howard Charles Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. February 1, 1911, d. November 8, 1980
FatherCharles Will Vest1,5,6,7 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956
MotherAlma Victoria Poff1,5,6,7 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

1920Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 65, District 33, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Curtis2
1940Dwelling 87, District 28-49, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 30, District 3-184, Baltimore Co., Maryland14

Occupation

1930Coal tipple laborer2
1940Coal miner13
1950Truck 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

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8561] Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Curtis J. Vest obituary in the Oct 8, 1978 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Howard C. Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1980 edition.
  10. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Scott marriage record.
  12. [S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Mabel A. Scott Vest obituary in the Aug 1, 1968 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S7977] Star-Democrat, The, From the Jean Yvonne Bolling obituary in the Jul 5, 1998 edition.

Hardy Valentine Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
FatherIra Shelton Palmer8,1,2,9,10,4,5,6,11 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship8,1,2,9,10,4,5,6,11 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

1910Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 168, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15
1950Furniture 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

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

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Dickerson Palmer obituary in the Mar 31, 1962 edition.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
  18. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the William Leslie Palmer death certificate.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Leslie Palmer obituary in the Nov 1, 1969 edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hardy Eugene Palmer obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  22. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Mamie Ella Palmer Walters obituary.

Lillie Hattie Palmer1

F, b. April 16, 1903, d. February 11, 1987
FatherIra Shelton Palmer2,3,4,5,6,1,7 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship2,3,4,5,6,1,7 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9886.8 Lillie Hattie Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,7,10 She was born on April 16, 1903 at Virginia.8,9,7 As of March 28, 1931,her married name was Hollins.1 She married Archie Dennis Hollins, son of Jesse Benjamin Hollins and Matilda Ann Hall, on March 28, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,11,1,10 Lillie Hattie Palmer died on February 11, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.9,7,10 She Mrs. Lillie Palmer Hollins, age 83, of Route 1, Goodview, passed away Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Dennis Hollins. She was retired from Roanoke Mills. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Altha) McLain, Goodview; stepdaughter, Mrs. Gene (Cleo) Kirk, Jonesboro, Tenn; brother, Chester Palmer, Roanoke; sister, Mrs. Woodrow (Annie Maye) Blankenship, Goodview; three grandchildren, Sharon Light, Blountville, Tenn; Gary Gibson, Moneta; Scott McLain, Goodview; four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on February 12, 1987.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 244, District 29, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the houshold of John Albert Sowder, who was married to her cousin Levenia Ethel Palmer12
1940Dwelling 219, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 8, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Rayon mill finisher12
1950Garment factory worker14

Family

Archie Dennis Hollins b. May 16, 1883, d. November 12, 1967
Marriage*Lillie Hattie Palmer married Archie Dennis Hollins, son of Jesse Benjamin Hollins and Matilda Ann Hall, on March 28, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,11,1,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [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&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Palmer Hollins obituary in the Feb 12, 1987 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie D. Hollins obituary in the Nov 14, 1967 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ralph Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 16, 1905, d. March 16, 1980
FatherIra Shelton Palmer1,2,3,4,7,5 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship1,2,3,4,7,5 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
     Ralph Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9255.9 He was born on March 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,8,5,6 He married Ida Belle Emerson on April 18, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ralph Palmer died on March 16, 1980 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 75.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 94, District 21, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated as a roomer in the household of Martha J. Sturgill11
1940Dwelling 305, District 81-15, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 2, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Cinder block plant worker12
1950Mercantile merchant13

Family

Ida Belle Emerson b. July 1, 1897, d. November 1, 1992
Marriage*Ralph Palmer married Ida Belle Emerson on April 18, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  8. [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&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Elmira Isabelle Conner1,2

F, b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
FatherAndrew James "Andy" Conner1,3,4,2 b. March 5, 1835, d. December 13, 1881
MotherMary Ann Furrow1,3,4,2 b. April 4, 1837, d. November 6, 1925
     Elmira Isabelle Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on July 17, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 She married Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff, son of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on December 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 23, 1885,her married name was Poff. Elmira Isabelle Conner died on August 13, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.5,2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 248, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 362, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 143, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 168, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 137, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Fayette10

Family

Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
Marriage*Elmira Isabelle Conner married Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff, son of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on December 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [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
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lula Christain death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christain-Poff marriage record.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary E. Poff1,2

F, b. circa September 30, 1851, d. August 28, 1853
FatherPeter Riley Poff III3,2 b. circa 1824, d. circa 1893
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Conner3,2 b. circa 1826
     Mary E. Poff was born circa September 30, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She died on August 28, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of a breast complaint.3,2

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Chester Morgan Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
FatherIra Shelton Palmer1,8,9,10,11,12,3,4 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship1,8,9,10,11,12,3,4 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-9460.13 Chester Morgan Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7 He was born on May 12, 1907 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,3,4,5,7 He married Kate Elizabeth Orander on November 5, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6,14 Chester Morgan Palmer married Mary Eunice Munsey on July 20, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,15,7 Chester Morgan Palmer died on December 19, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.1,13,6,7 He PALMER, Chester Morgan, 93, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2000. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railway after 35 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice Blankenship Palmer; wives, Kate Orander Palmer and Mary Eunice Munsey Palmer; daughter, Frances Palmer Simmons; a son, Tommy Palmer; grandson, David Allen Simmons; a sister, Lillie Hollins; brothers, Ralph, Lemmie, Brainard and Hardy Palmer. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Murray of Roanoke, Ruby McDaniel of Roanoke, Mary and Leo Meador of Boones Mill; two sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny C. and Mary Kay Palmer of Roanoke, Charlie L. Palmer of Vinton; one sister, Annie May Blankenship of Goodview; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special companion pet, Callie. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on December 21, 2000.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 166, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 176, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8
1940Farmer16
1950Railroad laborer17

Family 1

Kate Elizabeth Orander b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
Marriage*Chester Morgan Palmer married Kate Elizabeth Orander on November 5, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6,14 
Children

Family 2

Mary Eunice Munsey b. October 26, 1920, d. January 1, 1988
Marriage*Chester Morgan Palmer married Mary Eunice Munsey on July 20, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,15,7 
Child
  • Kathryn Louise "Kathy" Palmer1,2,18,20,19

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [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&
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  15. [S4185] Wood Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33090754/person/18389917685
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Palmer obituary in the Jul 17, 1992 edition.

Lemmie Oliver Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 9, 1909, d. March 7, 1972
FatherIra Shelton Palmer7,1,8,9,10,3,4 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship7,1,8,9,10,3,4 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5000.11 Lemmie Oliver Palmer was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.2,4,5 He was born on August 9, 1909 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1910.11,3,4,6 He married Frances Ellen Dunton on December 18, 1954 at Newport News, Virginia.3,4,5 Lemmie Oliver Palmer died on March 7, 1972 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 62.2,4,5 He Lemmie Oliver Palmer, 62, 238 Little Farms Ave., Hampton, died Tuesday at home after a long illness. A native of Roanoke, he was a Peninsula resident for 31 years and was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 247. He was retired from the hull outfitting department of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Frances Dunton Palmer; a daughter, Miss Frances Palmer of Hampton; a son, George Palmer of Hampton; a stepdaughter, Miss Marian Newman of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Hollins of Binton and Mrs. Annie Mae Blakenship of Good View; four brothers, Ralph Palmer, of Florida; Brainard Palmer of Mebane, N.C., and Chester Palmer and Hardy Palmer of Vinton. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. on March 8, 1972.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 100, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 94, District 21, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated as a roomer in the household of Martha J. Sturgill12

Family

Frances Ellen Dunton b. May 29, 1916, d. September 23, 2000
Marriage*Lemmie Oliver Palmer married Frances Ellen Dunton on December 18, 1954 at Newport News, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children
  • George S. Palmer13,5
  • Frances Palmer13,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4187] Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Lemmie Oliver Palmer obituary in the Mar 8, 1972 edition.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S593] Daily Press, From the Frances Dunton Palmer obituary in the Sep 25, 2000 edition.

Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 12, 1912, d. August 31, 1973
FatherIra Shelton Palmer5,1,6,2,4,7 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship5,1,6,2,4,7 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 237-42-3723.8 Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Mebane, Orange Co., North Carolina.2,9 He was born on February 12, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,10,9,11 He married Effie Mae Cunningham on December 21, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,10,4 Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. died on August 31, 1973 at Efland, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 61.2,10,9 He Brainard T. Palmer, 61, of Rt. 1, Efland died in his home Friday at 10 p.m. following an extended illness. A native of Floyd County, Va., he was the husband of Mrs. Effie Cunningham Palmer, of the home, who survives. He was a retired employe of White Furniture Co. of Mebane and a member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church. Survivors, other than his wife, include two daughters, Mrs. Pat Lloyd of Rt. 2, Mebane and Mrs. Shirley Wood of Graham; a son, Brainard T. Palmer Jr. with the U.S. Navy stationed in Greece; three brothers, Hardy and Chester Palmer of Goodview, Va. and Ralph Palmer of Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Lilly Holland and Mrs. May Blankenship, both of Goodview, Va. and several grandchildren. on September 1, 1973.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 157, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his uncle John Palmer12
1940Dwelling 246, District 68-4, Cedar Grove, Orange Co., North Carolina13
1950Dwelling 246, District 68-25, Cheeks, Orange Co., North Carolina14

Occupation

1930Farm laborer12
1940Farmer13
1950Furniture plant worker14

Family

Effie Mae Cunningham b. December 13, 1915, d. October 9, 1983
Marriage*Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. married Effie Mae Cunningham on December 21, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1837] Courier Tribune, The, From the Brainard Thomas Palmer, Jr. obituary in the Sep 16, 2006 edition.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5755] Oakwood Cemetery, Orange Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S2412] Daily Times-News, The, From the Brainard T. Palmer obituary in the Sep 1, 1973 edition.
  11. [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.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  16. [S13291] Rich and Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service, online www.richandthompson.com, From the Patricia Ann Wilson obituary.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Annie May Palmer1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 28, 1917, d. August 25, 2007
FatherIra Shelton Palmer1,6,7,2,8,3,4,5 b. February 15, 1880, d. October 2, 1953
MotherRhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship1,6,7,2,8,3,4,5 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-7923.9 Annie May Palmer was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,10 She was born on June 28, 1917 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.9,2,8,10,4,5 As of July 3, 1937,her married name was Blankenship.8 She married Woodrow Blankenship Sr. on July 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,8 Annie May Palmer died on August 25, 2007 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 90.9,2,10,12 She BLANKENSHIP, Annie May Palmer, June 28, 1917 August 25, 2007. Mrs. Blankenship was the youngest of eight children born to Ira Shelton and Rhoda Alice Blankenship Palmer. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Hardy, Ralph, Chester, Limmie, Brainard, Lillie and Goldie; her husband, Woodrow Blankenship, Sr; a granddaughter, Angel Blankenship; a great-grandson, Henry Hancock and a son-in-law, Gordon Tuck. Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her children and spouses, Woodrow Jr. and Sharon, Phyllis Tuck, Carolyn and E. R. Gresham, III, Allen and Judy, Roy and Gail, Mary Alice and Rob Colwell and David and Laura; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. on August 26, 2007.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 106, District 48, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 166, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 232, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 9, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Family

Woodrow Blankenship Sr. b. December 7, 1915, d. March 31, 1997
Marriage*Annie May Palmer married Woodrow Blankenship Sr. on July 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Shelton Palmer obituary in the Oct 3, 1953 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3529] Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Blankenship, Sr. obituary in the Apr 1, 1997 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn Blankenship Gresham obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon William Tuck obituary in the Mar 16, 2007 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Blankenship Tuck Witt obituary in the Nov 14, 2021 edition.

William Leslie Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 8, 1928, d. October 30, 1969
FatherHardy Valentine Palmer1,2,8,3,9,10,4,7 b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
MotherLena Annie Dickerson1,2,8,3,9,10,4 b. July 21, 1896, d. March 30, 1962
     William Leslie Palmer was buried at Bible Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Southern Pines, Moore Co., North Carolina.3,5,7,11 His Social Security Number was 244-32-2896.3 He was born on February 8, 1928 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.3,5,6,11,12 He married Ruth Helen Stanley on December 22, 1956 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4,7 William Leslie Palmer died on October 30, 1969 at Carthage, Moore Co., North Carolina, at age 41.3,5,11 He Funeral Services for William Leslie Palmer, 41, former employe of Carthage Fabric Co., who died Thursday will be held at Bible Tabernacle Church, Southern Pines. Burial church cemetery, Whispering Pines. Surviving: his wife, Mrs. Ruth Stanley Palmer; a son, William T. Palmer of the home; three daughters, Prudence, Dottie and Leslie Ruth Palmer of the home; his father, Hardy Palmer of Ocala, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Walters and Mrs. Dorothy Collins; two brothers, Harold E. and Donald Palmer, all of Goodview, Va. on November 1, 1969.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Farmer9

Family

Ruth Helen Stanley b. July 17, 1932, d. July 11, 1997
Marriage*William Leslie Palmer married Ruth Helen Stanley on December 22, 1956 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4,7 
Children
  • Prudence Palmer7
  • Ruth Palmer7
  • Leslie Ruth Palmer13,7
  • William Timothy Palmer13,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the William Leslie Palmer death certificate.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Leslie Palmer obituary in the Nov 1, 1969 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Dickerson Palmer obituary in the Mar 31, 1962 edition.
  11. [S4186] Bible Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Moore Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Hardy Eugene "Gene" Palmer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 8, 1929, d. March 5, 1993
FatherHardy Valentine Palmer1,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
MotherLena Annie Dickerson1,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. July 21, 1896, d. March 30, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 224-32-2895.10 Hardy Eugene "Gene" Palmer was buried at Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,11,4 He married Verna Pauline Nutty.4 Hardy Eugene "Gene" Palmer was born on June 8, 1929 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.10,11,3,4,5,12 He died on March 5, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.10,2,11,4,5 He PALMER, Hardy Eugene ("Gene"), 63, of Goodview, passed away Friday, March 5, 1993. He was retired from Singer Furniture. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife Pauline N. Palmer; one son, Ronald Eugene Palmer and Connie Neal, Goodview; one daughter, Stephanie Marie Palmer of the home, and fiancee, Sammy R. Lynch, Huddleston; two sisters, Mamie Walters, Roanoke, Dorothy Collins, Hardy; two grandsons, Dewayne and Eugene. Graveside services will be held from the Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery in Chamblissburg. on March 7, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Farmer8

Family

Verna Pauline Nutty
Marriage*Hardy Eugene "Gene" Palmer married Verna Pauline Nutty.4 
Children
  • Ronald Eugene Palmer2
  • Stephanie Marie Palmer2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hardy Eugene Palmer obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Dickerson Palmer obituary in the Mar 31, 1962 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S12034] Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett1,2,3

F, b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3 She was born in 1895 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3 She married Raymond Lincoln Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on February 27, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6,3 As of February 27, 1918,her married name was Vest.6 Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett died on August 5, 1970 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She Mrs. Betsy Jane Vest, 75, of Freeman, died Wednesday morning in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. Born in Rock, she was a daughter of the late Amanda Minor and Gilford Burchett. Surviving are her husband, Raymond L. Vest; five sons, George Anderson of Sarasota, Fla., Charles Vest of Battle Creek, Mich., Frank Vest of Fayetteville, Ted Vest of Van Wert, Ohio, and Curtis Vest of Bluefield, Va; four daughters, Margaret Henderson of Sandstone, Mary Ann Becker of Indianapolis, Ind., Madeline Johnson of Sandstone, and Dorothy McComas of Detroit, Mich; and one sister, Mary Kinzer of Sarasota. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. on August 6, 1970.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 47, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 754, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Raymond Lincoln Vest b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
Marriage*Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett married Raymond Lincoln Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on February 27, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
  4. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Anderson marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd Engram Vest death certificate.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Madeline Johnson obituary in the May 14, 2015 edition.
  12. [S13153] Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, online www.singletonmortuary.com, From the Mary Ann Vest Parnell obituary.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ward-Vest marriage record.

Charles Benson "Charley" Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 16, 1918, d. April 11, 1986
FatherRaymond Lincoln Vest6,1,7,2,8 b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
MotherBetty Jane "Betsy" Burchett6,1,7,8 b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     Charles Benson "Charley" Vest was buried at North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch Co., Michigan.9 His Social Security Number was 236-05-5694.10 He married Hazel May Warren.5 Charles Benson "Charley" Vest was born on December 16, 1918 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,3,4,11 He died on April 11, 1986 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 67.3,11,5 He Charles Benson Vest, 67, of 176 Central St., died Friday at Community Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Rock, W. Va., and moved to Battle Creek from Freeman, W. Va., in 1950. He was a coal miner in West Virginia, and after moving to Battle Creek was a foreman at Central Iron and Metal and worked at Franklin Iron and Metal. During World War II he was with the U.S. Army's 605th Tank Destroyer Company in Germany. He was a member of the VFW #8715 Bastogne Luzon Post in Battle Creek and a member and past president of the Troubleshooters REACT CB Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Hazel Warren; six daughters, Athelene Villeneuve of Paducah, Ky., Betsy Monk of Princeton, W.Va., Eunice Dickerson of Zion, Ill., Debra White, Joan Baird, and Brenda Gibbs of Battle Creek; a son, John Villeneuve Jr. of Bellevue; 27 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Anderson of Sarasota, Fla., Frank Vest of Oak Hill, W. Va., Ted Vest of Charleston, W. Va., Curtis Vest of Bluefield, Va; sisters, Margaret Henderson from Sandstone, W. Va., Madeline Johnson of Hinton, W. Va., Mary Ann Parnell of Indianapolis, and Dorothy McComas of Garden City. on April 13, 1986.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 47, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Hazel May Warren b. September 29, 1916, d. March 8, 1996
Marriage*Charles Benson "Charley" Vest married Hazel May Warren.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  3. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1453] Battle Creek Enquirer, From the Charles Benson Vest obituary in the Apr 13, 1986 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
  9. [S8464] North Sherwood Cemetery, Branch Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Charlene Vest Monk obituary in the Sep 10, 2014 edition.

Hazel May Warren1,2

F, b. September 29, 1916, d. March 8, 1996
     Hazel May Warren married Charles Benson "Charley" Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett.2 Her Social Security Number was 373-20-9379.3 Hazel May Warren was buried at North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch Co., Michigan.4 Her married name was Vest. She was born on September 29, 1916 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.3,5,1 She died on March 8, 1996 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 79.5

Family

Charles Benson "Charley" Vest b. December 16, 1918, d. April 11, 1986
Marriage*She married Charles Benson "Charley" Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1453] Battle Creek Enquirer, From the Charles Benson Vest obituary in the Apr 13, 1986 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S8464] North Sherwood Cemetery, Branch Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Charlene Vest Monk obituary in the Sep 10, 2014 edition.

Lloyd Engram Vest1,2

M, b. February 3, 1921, d. December 27, 1957
FatherRaymond Lincoln Vest3,4,1,5 b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
MotherBetty Jane "Betsy" Burchett3,4,1,5 b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     Lloyd Engram Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 He Lloyd Engram Vest, 36, of Freemen a machine operator for the Amonate mines died in the explosion Friday. He is survived by his widow the former, Sadie Lee Dillon, Freeman; and the following children at home, William, Shirley, Marsia and Darline; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Raymond Vest, Freeman; and four brothers, Charlie, Frank, Curtis Vest, and George Henderson; four sisters, Miss Margaret Henderson, Mary Vest, Madline Vest and Dorothy.2 His Social Security Number was 235-26-2965.7 He was born on February 3, 1921 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,1,9,6,7 He married Sadie Lee Dillon on December 2, 1945 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,2 Lloyd Engram Vest died on December 27, 1957 at Amonate, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 36; Died in a coal mine explosion.1,6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 754, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Sadie Lee Dillon
Marriage*Lloyd Engram Vest married Sadie Lee Dillon on December 2, 1945 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,2 
Children
  • Shirley Vest2
  • Marsia Vest2
  • Darline Vest2
  • William Lloyd Vest2,10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd Engram Vest death certificate.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lloyd Engram Vest obituary.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Dillon marriage record.
  9. [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.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Peter Albert Poff1,2

M, b. February 3, 1852, d. December 27, 1915
FatherPeter Riley Poff III3,4,5 b. circa 1824, d. circa 1893
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Conner3,4,5 b. circa 1826
     Peter Albert Poff was buried at Shutt Cemetery, Rock-Lashmeet Road Sec. Rt. 71/12, Wright Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on February 3, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 He married Sarah Jane Stump on January 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 Peter Albert Poff died on December 27, 1915 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1384, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 146, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 139, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 305, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 27, District 206, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Elbert Poff11

Occupation

1870Farm laborer5
1880Farmer8
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11

Family

Sarah Jane Stump b. May 15, 1845, d. March 4, 1932
Marriage*Peter Albert Poff married Sarah Jane Stump on January 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2240] Shutt Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=51775114&CRid=2352387&df=all&
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Jane Poff death certificate.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alma Victoria Vest death certificate.
  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

Frank Scott Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 30, 1923, d. March 29, 1998
FatherRaymond Lincoln Vest7,8,9,10,4,5,11 b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
MotherBetty Jane "Betsy" Burchett7,8,10,4,5,11 b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     Frank Scott Vest was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 234-22-0960.12 He was born on March 30, 1923 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,1,2,3,13,4 He married Ressie Lee Tincher, daughter of Wesley Wilbur Tincher and Ola B. Smith, on March 26, 1949 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.5,14 Frank Scott Vest died on March 29, 1998 at West Virginia at age 74.12,1,2,13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 754, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Ressie Lee Tincher b. February 7, 1926, d. February 13, 1985
Marriage*Frank Scott Vest married Ressie Lee Tincher, daughter of Wesley Wilbur Tincher and Ola B. Smith, on March 26, 1949 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.5,14 
Child
  • Arliss "Butch" Vest14

Citations

  1. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ressie Smith Vest obituary in the Feb 15, 1985 edition.

Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest1,2,3

M, b. March 11, 1925, d. October 31, 2010
FatherRaymond Lincoln Vest2,1,4,5,3,6 b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
MotherBetty Jane "Betsy" Burchett1,2,5,3,6 b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 233-40-5022.7 Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest was born on March 11, 1925 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1924.7,3,8 He married Mary Ruth Wingo on August 3, 1951 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest died on October 31, 2010 at Pennsylvania at age 85.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 754, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Mary Ruth Wingo b. February 6, 1924, d. February 12, 2014
Marriage*Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest married Mary Ruth Wingo on August 3, 1951 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Mary Ruth Wingo1

F, b. February 6, 1924, d. February 12, 2014
     Mary Ruth Wingo was born on February 6, 1924 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 She married Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on August 3, 1951 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 As of August 3, 1951,her married name was Vest.1 Mary Ruth Wingo died on February 12, 2014 at age 90.2

Family

Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest b. March 11, 1925, d. October 31, 2010
Marriage*She married Theodore Bird/Byrd "Albert" Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on August 3, 1951 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Ann Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. May 7, 1928, d. December 21, 2018
FatherRaymond Lincoln Vest8,1,9,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
MotherBetty Jane "Betsy" Burchett8,1,2,3,4,5,6 b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     Mary Ann Vest Mary Ann Parnell, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday December 21, 2018. She was born on May 17, 1928 to the late R.L. and Betsy J. Buchett Vest. Mary Ann was married to the late Harry Becker. Mary Ann worked over 40 years at Southern Trailway, retiring in 2007. While working there she made lifelong friends. She was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.5 She was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5 She and Stultz Frederick Gravely were divorced.10 Mary Ann Vest was born on May 7, 1928 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6 As of June 22, 1950,her married name was Gravely.6 She married Stultz Frederick Gravely on June 22, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.6 As of December 31, 1963,her married name was Becker.7 Mary Ann Vest married Harry Robert Becker on December 31, 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5,7 As of February 8, 1981,her married name was Parnell.7 Mary Ann Vest married Charles Wayne Parnell on February 8, 1981 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,3,7 Mary Ann Vest died on December 21, 2018 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 90.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 754, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Stultz Frederick Gravely b. January 8, 1922, d. June 26, 1967
Divorce*Mary Ann Vest and Stultz Frederick Gravely were divorced.10 
Marriage* Mary Ann Vest married Stultz Frederick Gravely on June 22, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Harry Robert Becker b. February 16, 1928, d. August 19, 1979
Marriage*Mary Ann Vest married Harry Robert Becker on December 31, 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5,7 

Family 3

Charles Wayne Parnell b. August 4, 1931, d. May 2, 1997
Marriage*Mary Ann Vest married Charles Wayne Parnell on February 8, 1981 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Madeline Johnson obituary in the May 14, 2015 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
  5. [S13153] Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, online www.singletonmortuary.com, From the Mary Ann Vest Parnell obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Harry Robert Becker1,2,3,4

M, b. February 16, 1928, d. August 19, 1979
     Harry Robert Becker was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2,5 He was born on February 16, 1928 at Indiana.5 He married Mary Ann Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on December 31, 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,4 Harry Robert Becker died on August 19, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 51.3,5 He Mr. Harry R. Becker, 51 years, of 1115 N. Butler Ave., husband of Mrs. Mary Ann Becker, father of Mrs. Michael (Peggy) Hinshaw, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday. on August 19, 1979.3

Family

Mary Ann Vest b. May 7, 1928, d. December 21, 2018
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on December 31, 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S13153] Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, online www.singletonmortuary.com, From the Mary Ann Vest Parnell obituary.
  2. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Harry R. Becker obituary in the Aug 19, 1979 edition.
  4. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Betty Madeline Vest1,2,3

F, b. February 13, 1931, d. May 12, 2015
FatherRaymond Lincoln Vest1,2,4,5,3,6 b. March 24, 1897, d. February 21, 1976
MotherBetty Jane "Betsy" Burchett1,2,5,3,6 b. 1895, d. August 5, 1970
     Betty Madeline Vest was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,3 She was born on February 13, 1931 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of October 6, 1952,her married name was Ward.2 She married Summers Doran Ward on October 6, 1952 at Green Sulphur, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 As of October 21, 1961,her married name was Johnson.8 Betty Madeline Vest married James Edward "Eddie" Johnson on October 21, 1961 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,3 Betty Madeline Vest died on May 12, 2015 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.7,3 She Betty Madeline "Blondie" Johnson, 84, of Hinton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at home following a long illness. Born February 13, 1931 at Bramwell, she was a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Betsy Burchet Vest. Betty was a member of the Meadow Creek Baptist Church and had attended First Baptist Church in recent years while her health permitted. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Summers County who enjoyed children, flowers, gardening, cooking and participating in church activities. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Pastor James E. "Eddie" Johnson; one sister and five brothers. Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Mark Ward and wife Bonnie of Sandstone; one daughter, Diania Price and husband Jim of Hinton; five grandchildren, Dean Perdue and wife Jodie, Jennifer Stillion, Austin Persinger and wife Billie, Amber Stover and husband Jason and Jennifer Dickens; six great grandchildren, Maggie and Ava Stover, Drew and Chloe Dickens, Miles Persinger and Molly Stillion; one brother, Ray Vest and wife Sara of Bluefield, Va; two sisters, Mary Ann Parnell of Indianapolis, Ind. and Dot McComas of Michigan; a special caregiver, Donna Weikle and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Burial will follow in the Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton. on May 14, 2015.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 754, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Summers Doran Ward b. May 15, 1928, d. February 18, 1961
Marriage*Betty Madeline Vest married Summers Doran Ward on October 6, 1952 at Green Sulphur, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Doran Mark Ward3,9
  • Dianna Ward3,9

Family 2

James Edward "Eddie" Johnson b. September 5, 1929, d. January 27, 2005
Marriage*Betty Madeline Vest married James Edward "Eddie" Johnson on October 21, 1961 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,3 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Henderson obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ward-Vest marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Madeline Johnson obituary in the May 14, 2015 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betsy Jane Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1970 edition.
  7. [S4628] Restwood Memorial Gardens, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Ward marriage record.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Summers D. Ward obituary in the Feb 19, 1961 edition.

Summers Doran Ward1,2,3,4

M, b. May 15, 1928, d. February 18, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 721-14-7717.3 Summers Doran Ward was buried at Richmond Cemetery, Sandstone, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on May 15, 1928 at Brooks, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Betty Madeline Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on October 6, 1952 at Green Sulphur, Summers Co., West Virginia.1 Summers Doran Ward died on February 18, 1961 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 32.2,3,5 He Probable inhalation of gasoline flames and burns about the face, chest, neck, and arms resulted in the death of Summers D. Ward, 32, of Sandstone. Ward died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday in a Hinton hospital, where he had been taken after a "freak" accident in the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway's West Yard. Ward was an equipment operator for the railroad. Ward, working alone, was engaged in cleaning grease off the brake bands of Burro crane when the accident occurred. Details as to how the fire started were undetermined. Officials and fellow workmen assumed Ward had used the gasoline to burn grease from the brake bands and in some manner his clothing caught fire. Robert Ferguson, a road mechanic and commander of the local National Guard until, was returning from lunch when he saw Ward burst into flames. He said Ward jumped off the crane from the opposite side and started running. Ferguson said he crossed the track to the side where Ward was running and stopped him. Ward broke loose and started running again and Ferguson said he stopped him and threw him down in an effort to smother the flames. "As fast as the flames in one place were put out by rolling him on the ground they would break out in another place. Finally with the help of J. T. Cales and A. B. Bragg, we started tearing his clothing off to stop the flames," Ferguson added. Ferguson was burned about both hands and sustained a broken left little finger. He was treated at the hospital and released. Ward remained conscious and insisted on walking to the waiting ambulance which had been called. He lapsed into a coma about one hour before his death. Born May 15, 1928 at Brooks, he was a son of Enny and Beatrice Ward and had resided in Summers County all of his life with the exception of Army service, during which he spent 21 months in Korea. He had been employed by the railway since 1945. He was a member of the Lick Creek Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Mrs. Madeline Ward; one son, Doran Mark, and a daughter, Dianna, both at home; one brother, Lloyd of Sandstone; one sister, Mrs. Hubert Adkins of Hinton. Burial wlll be in the Richmond Cemetery. on February 19, 1961.5

Family

Betty Madeline Vest b. February 13, 1931, d. May 12, 2015
Marriage*He married Betty Madeline Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on October 6, 1952 at Green Sulphur, Summers Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Doran Mark Ward6,5
  • Dianna Ward6,5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ward-Vest marriage record.
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers Doran Ward death certificate.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Summers D. Ward obituary in the Feb 19, 1961 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Madeline Johnson obituary in the May 14, 2015 edition.

James Edward "Eddie" Johnson1,2,3,4

M, b. September 5, 1929, d. January 27, 2005
     James Edward "Eddie" Johnson was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 232-44-2060.5 He was born on September 5, 1929 at Sandstone, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 He married Betty Madeline Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on October 21, 1961 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3 James Edward "Eddie" Johnson died on January 27, 2005 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 75.5

Family

Betty Madeline Vest b. February 13, 1931, d. May 12, 2015
Marriage*He married Betty Madeline Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on October 21, 1961 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Ward marriage record.
  2. [S4628] Restwood Memorial Gardens, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Madeline Johnson obituary in the May 14, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Samuel J. Poff1

M, b. August 19, 1856, d. September 4, 1858
FatherPeter Riley Poff III2,3,4,5 b. circa 1824, d. circa 1893
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Conner2,3,4,5 b. circa 1826
     Samuel J. Poff was born on August 19, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He died on September 4, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2; Died of thrash.2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  3. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  4. [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
  5. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.