Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Isabell Skinner¹

F, b. circa February, 1860, d. before June 8, 1890

Father

TaliferroTaliafero L. Skinner¹ b. circa 1804, d. 1869

Mother

Isabell Skinner was born circa February, 1860 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.¹ As of October 5, 1876,her married name was Courter.² She married Abraham H. Courter on October 5, 1876 at Martin Co., Indiana.² Isabell Skinner died before June 8, 1890; Her husband remarried on the date.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 292, Ward 1, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky

1880

Dwelling 41, District 150, Halbert, Martin Co., Indiana

Family

Abraham H. Courter b. November, 1841

Marriage*

Isabell Skinner married Abraham H. Courter on October 5, 1876 at Martin Co., Indiana.²

Child

Nancy E. Courter³ b. circa 1877

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 8, 1897, d. October 14, 2003

Father

William Letcher "Willy L." Cole^{1,7,3,8,4,9,6} b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965

Mother

Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum^{1,7,3,8,4,9,6} b. July, 1878

Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 223-24-0818.¹⁰ She was born on February 8, 1897 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,10 She married Fred Lee "Freddie" Poff Sr., son of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on November 17, 1917.^1,3,11 As of November 17, 1917,her married name was Poff. As of December 7, 1961,her married name was Wingfield.⁵ Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole married Nathan Josiah Wingfield on December 7, 1961 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole died on October 14, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 106.¹ She WINGFIELD, Mamie Cole Poff, 106, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Center. She was born in Floyd, Va. to the late W. Letcher and Pearl Cole on February 8, 1897. Mrs. Wingfield worked for the American Viscose Company until its closure and then worked as a seamstress with Davidson's Mens Clothing Store, where she retired in 1959. She was a longtime member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Roanoke. Besides her mother and father, Mrs. Wingfield was predeceased by husbands, Fred L. Poff, Sr. and Nathan J. Wingfield and brothers, Clement Cole, Oliver Cole, Palmer Cole, Leslie Cole; sisters, Alverta Cole Lawrence, Sylvia Cole Owens; and her son, Fred L. Poff, Jr. She is survived by a brother, Aaron Cole and wife, Ruth of Franklin County and a sister, Ora Cooper of Roanoke. Also surviving are grandchildren, Ronald L. Poff and wife, Vickie of Fincastle, Denise P. Durham and husband, Kenneth W. of Roanoke, Doreen P. Tolley of Fort Worth, Texas; great-grandchildren, Roy L. Poff, Carrie L. Poff, Ryan N. Poff, Jesse Durham, and Megan Durham, all of Roanoke. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 17, 2003.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 149, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 266, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 290, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 54, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

1950

Dwelling 56, District 120-6, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁴

Family 1

Fred Lee "Freddie" Poff Sr. b. June 12, 1893, d. December 20, 1957

Marriage*

Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole married Fred Lee "Freddie" Poff Sr., son of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on November 17, 1917.^1,3,11

Child

Fred Lee Poff Jr.+^{1,12,2,3,13,11,6,15,16} b. October 4, 1918, d. March 11, 1989

Family 2

Nathan Josiah Wingfield b. November 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1987

Marriage*

Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole married Nathan Josiah Wingfield on December 7, 1961 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cole Lawrence obituary in the May 1, 1993 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Fred Lee Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1957 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Lee Poff obituary in the Mar 13, 1989 edition.

Nathan Josiah Wingfield^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1987

Nathan Josiah Wingfield was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 4, 1890 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on December 7, 1961 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 Nathan Josiah Wingfield died on September 15, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.³

Family

Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole b. February 8, 1897, d. October 14, 2003

Marriage*

He married Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on December 7, 1961 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,7,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

William Letcher "Willy L." Cole^1,2,3

M, b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965

Father

Pleasant Cole^4,3,2,5 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933

Mother

Sarah Jane Lawrence^4,2,3,5 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933

William Letcher "Willy L." Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 21, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, daughter of William Conner Flinchum and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lucas, on December 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 William Letcher "Willy L." Cole died on May 28, 1965 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 94.⁶

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 97, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 149, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 76, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 16, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 6, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum b. July, 1878

Marriage*

William Letcher "Willy L." Cole married Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, daughter of William Conner Flinchum and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lucas, on December 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Clement Elbert Cole+^{13,3,8,9,14,15} b. September 22, 1894, d. March 9, 1931
Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole+^{13,1,3,8,9,14,16} b. February 8, 1897, d. October 14, 2003
Oliver Edgar Cole+^13,8,9,14 b. November 25, 1899, d. June, 1975
Alverta Victoria Cole+^{13,1,3,17,18,9,10,14} b. February 11, 1903, d. April 30, 1993
Palma Morris Cole+^{13,1,3,9,10,14} b. August 31, 1904, d. October 27, 1997
Sylvia Ilene Cole+^{13,19,1,3,9,10,14,20} b. May 16, 1907, d. January 11, 1997
Leslie Vernon Cole^{13,3,21,9,10,14,15} b. January 13, 1910, d. September 20, 1947
Ora Gladys Cole+^{13,1,3,10,11,14,16,20} b. July 10, 1913, d. March 10, 2005
Aaron Jethro Cole+^{13,1,3,11,14,22} b. June 5, 1921, d. November 14, 2010

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cole Lawrence obituary in the May 1, 1993 edition.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Miss Tannie Cole obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
[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.
[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 Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
[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.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Dobbins Owens Wingfield obitutary in the Jan 12, 1997 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wade Douglas Cole obituary in the Nov 27, 2011 edition.

Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum^1,2,3,4

F, b. July, 1878

Father

William Conner Flinchum^3,2 b. July 27, 1840, d. July 21, 1913

Mother

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lucas^3,2

Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum was born in July, 1878 at Virginia.⁵ She married William Letcher "Willy L." Cole, son of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on December 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of December 24, 1893,her married name was Cole.

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 149, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 76, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 16, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 6, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

William Letcher "Willy L." Cole b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965

Marriage*

Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum married William Letcher "Willy L." Cole, son of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on December 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Clement Elbert Cole+^{10,3,5,6,4,11} b. September 22, 1894, d. March 9, 1931
Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole+^{10,1,3,5,6,4,12} b. February 8, 1897, d. October 14, 2003
Oliver Edgar Cole+^10,5,6,4 b. November 25, 1899, d. June, 1975
Alverta Victoria Cole+^{10,13,3,6,7,4} b. February 11, 1903, d. April 30, 1993
Palma Morris Cole+^10,1,3,6,7,4 b. August 31, 1904, d. October 27, 1997
Sylvia Ilene Cole+^{10,14,1,3,6,7,4,15} b. May 16, 1907, d. January 11, 1997
Leslie Vernon Cole^{10,16,3,6,7,4,11} b. January 13, 1910, d. September 20, 1947
Ora Gladys Cole+^{10,1,3,7,8,4,12,15} b. July 10, 1913, d. March 10, 2005
Aaron Jethro Cole+^{10,1,3,8,4,17} b. June 5, 1921, d. November 14, 2010

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cole Lawrence obituary in the May 1, 1993 edition.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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 Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
[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.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Dobbins Owens Wingfield obitutary in the Jan 12, 1997 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wade Douglas Cole obituary in the Nov 27, 2011 edition.

Fred Lee Poff Jr.^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 4, 1918, d. March 11, 1989

Father

Fred Lee "Freddie" Poff Sr.^{7,1,8,2,9,10,3,5} b. June 12, 1893, d. December 20, 1957

Mother

Maude Odell "Mamie" Cole^{7,1,8,2,9,10,3,5,6} b. February 8, 1897, d. October 14, 2003

Fred Lee Poff Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on October 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,5 He married Eudora Laverne "Dora" Ernest on July 7, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11 Fred Lee Poff Jr. died on March 11, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,5,6 He Fred Lee Poff, age 70, of 121 Plymouth Drive, N.W., went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 11, 1989. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and was a retired Amtrak Accountant N & W Railway. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eudora E. Poff; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald L. and Vickie B. Poff, Fincastle; two daughters and one son-in-law, Denice P. and Kenneth M. Durham, Doreen P. Tolley; mother, Mrs. Mamie C. Wingfield, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 13, 1989.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 266, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 290, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 54, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 56, District 120-6, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1950

Railroad clerk¹²

Family

Eudora Laverne "Dora" Ernest

Marriage*

Fred Lee Poff Jr. married Eudora Laverne "Dora" Ernest on July 7, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11

Children

Ronald Lee Poff+^7,2,11,12,6 b. July 7, 1944, d. August 14, 2019
Denise LaVerne Poff^7,2,11,6
Doreen Odell Poff^7,2,13,11,6

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Lee Poff obituary in the Mar 13, 1989 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Fred Lee Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1957 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fielder-Tolley wedding announcement in the Jan 24, 1999 edition.

Ronald Lee Poff^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 7, 1944, d. August 14, 2019

Father

Fred Lee Poff Jr.^1,2,4,7,8 b. October 4, 1918, d. March 11, 1989

Mother

Eudora Laverne "Dora" Ernest^2,4,5,7,8

Ronald Lee Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 7, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9,5,6 He married Ramey Douglas Maddox on September 4, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Ronald Lee Poff and Ramey Douglas Maddox were divorced on September 25, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Ronald Lee Poff married Vickie Karen Bowles on September 30, 1972 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Ronald Lee Poff died on August 14, 2019 at Virginia at age 75.⁵ He Ronald Lee Poff, 75, of Fincastle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on July 7, 1944. Ronald graduated from William Byrd High School and worked at Norfolk Southern Railroad for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Ronald was an active member at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vickie B. Poff; his children, daughter, Carrie Poff-Tripi and her husband, Peter Tripi; sons, Ryan Poff and his wife, Melanie, and Roy L. Poff; granddaughter, Adelyn Tripi; grandson, Maximus Tripi; his mother, Eudora Poff; and sisters, Denise Durham and Doreen Tolley. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 17, 2019.⁵

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 56, District 120-6, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Ramey Douglas Maddox

Marriage*

Ronald Lee Poff married Ramey Douglas Maddox on September 4, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Divorce*

Ronald Lee Poff and Ramey Douglas Maddox were divorced on September 25, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹

Child

Roy Lee Poff^1,2,5

Family 2

Vickie Karen Bowles

Marriage*

Ronald Lee Poff married Vickie Karen Bowles on September 30, 1972 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴

Children

Dr. Carrie Linette Poff^1,2,10,5
Ryan Neal Poff^1,2,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Milton Bowles, Jr., obituary in the Nov 26, 1991 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronald Lee Poff obituary in the Aug 17, 2019 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Lee Poff obituary in the Mar 13, 1989 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tripi-Poff wedding announcement in the May 6, 2007 edition.

Willard Austin Conner^1,2,3

M, b. August 15, 1901, d. August 17, 1959

Father

George Benjamin Conner^1,4,5,6,3 b. February 6, 1861, d. March 30, 1942

Mother

Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin^1,4,5,6,3 b. April 6, 1872, d. April 29, 1946

Willard Austin Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on August 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 He married Roxie Ann Evelyn Conner, daughter of James Mearmon Conner and Laura Byar Walton, on November 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,3 Willard Austin Conner died on August 17, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^7,2,3 He Buchanan - Willard Austin Conner 58, Survivors a son James W. Conner, a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Richardson, a sister Mrs. Virgie Stanley, and a brother Ernest R. Conner, all of Roanoke. on August 18, 1959.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 175, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 71, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 243, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 41, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 104, District 12-11, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930		Silk mill spinner¹⁰
1940		Rayon mill spinner¹¹
1950		Viscose plant worker¹²

Family

Roxie Ann Evelyn Conner b. December 15, 1901, d. August 16, 1978

Marriage*

Willard Austin Conner married Roxie Ann Evelyn Conner, daughter of James Mearmon Conner and Laura Byar Walton, on November 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,3

Children

James Warren Conner Sr.+^{10,2,9,13,11,14,15} b. December 8, 1924, d. October 10, 2002
Perry Brammer Conner^{10,13,11,14,3,15,12} b. March 12, 1926, d. December 23, 1977
Beulah Mae Conner+^{10,2,9,13,11,14,15} b. May 2, 1929, d. March 2, 2006
George Willard "G.W." Conner+^{9,13,11,14,15,12} b. April 12, 1936, d. April 26, 2023

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Austin Conner obitutary in the Aug 18, 1959 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2394] Pulaski Southwest Times, From the Posey Hubert Conner obituary in the Jun 28, 1959 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roxie E. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[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 Beulah Mae Conner Richardson obituary in the Mar 4, 2006 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willard Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2023 edition.

Jennie James Williams^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 8, 1894, d. October 4, 1956

Jennie James Williams was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2 She was born on March 8, 1894 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of December 2, 1916,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Posy Leonard "Posey" Poff, son of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on December 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Jennie James Williams died on October 4, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.¹ She Mrs. Jennie Williams Poff, 62, RFD 2, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Buster Weddle, Mrs. Billie Padgett, Miss Myrtle Poff and Miss Edith Poff, RFD 2, and seven grandchildren. Interment will be in Fairview. on October 5, 1956.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 555, District 23, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 18, District 16, East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 33, District 81-6, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 27, District 120-81, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Family

Posy Leonard "Posey" Poff b. August 10, 1894, d. May 15, 1956

Marriage*

Jennie James Williams married Posy Leonard "Posey" Poff, son of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on December 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4

Children

Mary Frances Poff+^6,7,8,1,10 b. August 21, 1919, d. October 7, 1953
Myrtle Elizabeth Poff^7,8,1,9,3,2 b. November 8, 1921, d. December 3, 1987
Billie Cornelius Poff+^7,8,11,12,9 b. July 20, 1924, d. May 4, 1994
Vonice Kathline Poff+^7,8,1,11,9 b. June 3, 1926, d. December 25, 1984

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Williams Poff obituary in the Oct 5, 1956 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Leonard Poff obituary in the May 17, 1956 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
[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.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alexander Loving Kidd^1,2,3,4

M, b. December 11, 1891, d. October 18, 1949

Alexander Loving Kidd was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on December 11, 1891 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,5,4 He married Odra Pearl "Odrie" Poff, daughter of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on June 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Alexander Loving Kidd died on October 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,5,6 He Funeral for Alexander L. Kidd, 57, of 2719 Richelieu Ave., S.W., who died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital, will be today. Interment will be in Evergreen. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Odrie Kidd; a son, Edwin A. Kidd, Buffalo, N.Y; and five sisters, Mrs. Neal Young and Mrs. Allie Thompson, Roanoke; Mrs. Claudia Mann, Shipman; Mrs. Annie Bryant, Alexandria; and Mrs. Betty Mays, Lynchburg. on October 20, 1949.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 607, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Alexander and his family were enumerated in the household of his step-father-in-law William H. Griffith⁸

1940

Dwelling 229, District 119-53, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Silk mill laborer⁸

1940

Rayon mill engineer⁹

Family

Odra Pearl "Odrie" Poff b. March 28, 1899, d. February 24, 1961

Marriage*

Alexander Loving Kidd married Odra Pearl "Odrie" Poff, daughter of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on June 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

Child

Edwin Alexander Kidd+^8,4,9,6 b. April 23, 1922, d. January 27, 2006

Citations

[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alexander L. Kidd obituary in the Oct 20, 1949 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wallace Allen Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1912, d. November 8, 1997

Father

Allen Elbert Conner^5,6,1,7,8,4 b. August 27, 1884, d. December 1, 1976

Mother

Mattie Ellen LaPrad^5,6,1,7,8,4 b. October 10, 1889, d. October 25, 1968

His Social Security Number was 719-07-7005.⁹ Wallace Allen Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2 He was born on January 16, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{9,10,1,11,12,3,13} He married Omega Arlington Poff, daughter of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on December 22, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,14,4 Wallace Allen Conner married Elizabeth Christine Wood on June 23, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,15 Wallace Allen Conner died on November 8, 1997 at Virginia at age 85.^{9,10,11,12,13} He CONNER, Wallace A., 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 1997. A lifelong resident of Salem, he was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served in a number of capacities. He was a past member and officer of Taylor Masonic Lodge #23. He also served in the military, where he was a member of the U.S. Army. He was retired from Mechanical Development Company of Salem. He was predeceased by his first wife, Omega, and is survived by his wife, Christine W. Conner; son, Michael A. Conner of Salem; daughter, Patricia Johnston of Yountville, Calif; a sister, Pauline Gardner of Knightdale, N.C; grandsons, David A. Conner, J. Chris Conner and Jeffrey S. Conner, all of Salem, Steve Johnston of Virginia Beach and Greg Johnston of Yountville, Calif., and five great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 9, 1997.¹⁰

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 248, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 49, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 4, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 323, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1940

Railroad signalman⁷

1950

Service station manager¹⁶

Family 1

Omega Arlington Poff b. March 31, 1915, d. January 1, 1972

Marriage*

Wallace Allen Conner married Omega Arlington Poff, daughter of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on December 22, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,14,4

Children

Michael Allen Conner^10,7,15,16
Patricia Ellen Conner^10,15,16
Infant Son Conner^2,14 b. November 10, 1957, d. November 11, 1957

Family 2

Elizabeth Christine Wood b. December 2, 1917, d. December 11, 2003

Marriage*

Wallace Allen Conner married Elizabeth Christine Wood on June 23, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,15

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
[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.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mattie Ellen LaPrad Conner obituary in the Oct 26, 1968 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace A. Conner obituary in the Nov 9, 1997 edition.
[S7910] Unknown compiler, U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934-1987.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Allen Elbert Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. August 27, 1884, d. December 1, 1976

Father

John Quincy Allen Conner^{9,10,11,4,12,5,6} b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935

Mother

Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris^{9,10,11,4,12,13,5,6} b. April 15, 1862, d. February 13, 1936

Allen Elbert Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 719-07-7004.⁶ He was born on August 27, 1884 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{14,4,15,5,6,7} He married Mattie Ellen LaPrad, daughter of William David LaPrad and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hunt, circa 1910.^1,3,4,8 Allen Elbert Conner died on December 1, 1976 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^4,15

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 302, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 395, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 248, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 49, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 4, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1950

Dwelling 46, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁷

Occupation

1910		Railroad signal operator¹¹
1920		Railroad signal operator²
1930		Steam railway signal fitter¹
1940		Railroad signalman¹⁶
1950		Railroad signal maintainer¹⁷

Family

Mattie Ellen LaPrad b. October 10, 1889, d. October 25, 1968

Marriage*

Allen Elbert Conner married Mattie Ellen LaPrad, daughter of William David LaPrad and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hunt, circa 1910.^1,3,4,8

Children

Wallace Allen Conner+^{1,2,18,16,8,19} b. January 16, 1912, d. November 8, 1997
Pauline Virginia Conner+^1,2,8,6,19 b. February 16, 1914, d. January 11, 1999
Earle Conner^20,4,5 b. April 3, 1919, d. June 27, 1919

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mattie Ellen LaPrad Conner obituary in the Oct 26, 1968 edition.
[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.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 1935 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sally Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 1936 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/

Edwin Ballard "Eddie" Pool^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 6, 1941, d. June 2, 2014

Father

Creighton Edward "Bo" Pool Sr.^1,5,2,6,4 b. September 19, 1917, d. January 19, 1984

Mother

Mary Frances Elmore^1,5,2,6,4 b. March 12, 1919, d. July 22, 2008

Edwin Ballard "Eddie" Pool Edwin Ballard Pool, 73, passed away Monday, June 02, 2014 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, IN. He was born May 6, 1941 in Roanoke, VA to the late Creighton E. Pool and Mary Frances (Elmore) Pool. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Charlestown VFW, and a former member of the American Legion in Indianapolis. He was a lifelong Charlestown resident and a member of First Christian Church in Charlestown. He was also a freelance photographer, the track photographer for the Jeffersonville Sportsdrome, a semi-truck driver, and retired from Riverton Trucking as a dump truck driver. Survivors include: Wife: Linda L. Pool; Daughters: Kasey Pool, Kathy Watson (Robert); Sons: Robert Edwin Pool (Summer), Joe Reynolds (Stacey); Sister: Carol Short; Brother: Ronnie Pool; 11 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Burial and military honors at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, IN.² He was buried at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson Co., Indiana.^2,7,8 He was born on May 6, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,8 He married Linda Lee Miller on March 15, 1974 at Sellersburg, Clark Co., Indiana.⁹ Edwin Ballard "Eddie" Pool died on June 2, 2014 at Sellersburg, Clark Co., Indiana, at age 73.^2,4,8

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 2, District 10-3B, Charlestown, Clark Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Linda Lee Miller

Marriage*

Edwin Ballard "Eddie" Pool married Linda Lee Miller on March 15, 1974 at Sellersburg, Clark Co., Indiana.⁹

Children

Kasey Pool²
Kathy Pool²
Robert Edwin Pool²

Citations

[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S4260] Kraft Funeral Service, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/kraft-funeral-service-charlestown/en-us/index.page, From the Edwin Ballard Pool obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1734] Grayson Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.graysonfuneralhomes.com/grayson_obituaries.php
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S8084] Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Mattie Ellen LaPrad^1,2,3

F, b. October 10, 1889, d. October 25, 1968

Father

William David LaPrad^1,3 b. circa 1860

Mother

Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hunt^1,3

Mattie Ellen LaPrad was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 She was born on October 10, 1889 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Allen Elbert Conner, son of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, circa 1910.^6,4,1,5 As of circa 1910,her married name was Conner.⁶ Mattie Ellen LaPrad died on October 25, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^1,2,5 She Mattie Ellen Lapradde Conner, 79, of Rt. 3, Salem, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of Allen Elbert Conner. Also surviving are a son, Wallace A. Conner, Salem; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Gardner, Lafayette; two brothers, Add Lapradde, Monroe Lapradde, Salem. Burial in Sherwood. on October 26, 1968.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 248, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 49, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 4, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 46, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Allen Elbert Conner b. August 27, 1884, d. December 1, 1976

Marriage*

Mattie Ellen LaPrad married Allen Elbert Conner, son of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, circa 1910.^6,4,1,5

Children

Wallace Allen Conner+^{6,7,10,8,5,11} b. January 16, 1912, d. November 8, 1997
Pauline Virginia Conner+^6,7,5,12,11 b. February 16, 1914, d. January 11, 1999
Earle Conner^13,1,3 b. April 3, 1919, d. June 27, 1919

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mattie Ellen LaPrad Conner obituary in the Oct 26, 1968 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/

John Wesley Shank^1,2,3

M, b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964

Father

George C. Shank^1,4,5 b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870

Mother

Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff^6,1,4,5 b. May, 1848

John Wesley Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 31, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Sarah Jane Dickerson, daughter of Moses Dickerson and Barbara E. Lester, on July 17, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Wesley Shank died on January 27, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 157, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 364, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 9, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 48, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹

Family

Sarah Jane Dickerson b. July, 1864, d. 1942

Marriage*

John Wesley Shank married Sarah Jane Dickerson, daughter of Moses Dickerson and Barbara E. Lester, on July 17, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Dora Ellen Shank+^12,8 b. May, 1887, d. May 13, 1908
James Samuel Noah Shank+^8,9 b. June 3, 1889, d. March, 1966
Ora Dell Shank+^12,13,8,5 b. September 30, 1891, d. August 27, 1978
Ida Ethel Shank+^12,8,9,14,5 b. December 25, 1893, d. January 12, 1960
Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank+^12,8,9,10,5 b. April 9, 1896, d. July 10, 1978
Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank+^8,9,10,5 b. September 22, 1898, d. September 27, 1987
Flora J. Shank+^12,9 b. March 13, 1901, d. May 13, 1992
John Wesley Shank Jr. b. circa 1905, d. January 13, 1906
Oliver K. Shank^2,9,10 b. circa 1907, d. June 30, 1922

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
[S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S987] David Wendell Shank, "Poff Marriage Record," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 18, 2003.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Irena Shank¹

F, b. circa July, 1870

Father

George C. Shank² b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870

Mother

Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff^1,2 b. May, 1848

Irena Shank was born circa July, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 157, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 364, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated as a 10 year old step-daughter suffering from rheumatism and paralyzed¹

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.