Isaac Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. October 15, 1833, d. November 15, 1891
FatherAnthony Poff2,3 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson2,3 b. circa 1808
     Isaac Poff was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 15, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. and Elizabeth H. Terry, on October 10, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Isaac Poff died on November 15, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58; Died of la grippe. The Giles Huff cemetery listing has a death date of Nov 15, 1892.1,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 492, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 176, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 368, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1860Farmer5
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7

Family

Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray b. January 28, 1835, d. November 27, 1925
Marriage*Isaac Poff married Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. and Elizabeth H. Terry, on October 10, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  11. [S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  13. [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

Mary Elizabeth Hill1,2

F, b. November 15, 1880, d. September 9, 1948
FatherJohn William Hill1,2 b. November 8, 1858, d. April 9, 1908
MotherMargaret Ann Walters1,2 b. February 7, 1862, d. March 15, 1940
     Mary Elizabeth Hill was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 15, 1880 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner, son of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, on January 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 11, 1900,her married name was Conner. Mary Elizabeth Hill died on September 9, 1948 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 154, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 58, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 219, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 28, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner b. November 3, 1879, d. January 8, 1961
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Hill married Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner, son of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, on January 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Brenda Ann Goff1,2,3

F, b. March 5, 1972, d. July 15, 2016
     Brenda Ann Goff was born on March 5, 1972 at Greene Co., North Carolina.1,3 She married Ronnie Dale Aldridge, son of Sheldon David Aldridge and Martha Lee Johnson, on March 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of March 4, 2000,her married name was Aldridge.2 Brenda Ann Goff died on July 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 44.1 She Brenda Ann Aldridge, 44, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. Born March 5, 1972, she became a spunky, fun loving beauty, who captivated all who knew her. Brenda had the best personality, and a smile to outshine the sun. She loved all things colorful, music, dancing, butterflies and racing, most of all she loved her family, who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Linwood Goff; stepdad, Grady Reeves, mother-in-law, Martha Aldridge and beautiful infant granddaughter, Scarlett Aldridge. Left to cherish her memory is her adoring husband and best friend of 24 years, Ronnie Aldridge, her three sons, Dale Goff, Todd Aldridge (Jillian), Wade Aldridge; and granddaughter, Anna Aldridge. She is also survived by her mother, Mildred Reeves; brothers, Tommy Goff (Gail), Jerry Goff (LeeAnn); father-in-law, Sheldon Aldridge; sister-in-law, Rebecca Gregson (Joe); nieces, Hayley, Keri, Ryan Goff, LeAnne Knight (Daniel); nephews, TJ and Landon Goff, Ethan Waldron; great niece, Taylor Knight, great-nephews, Brendhan and Brayden Knight; and an abundance of friends. on July 19, 2016.1

Family

Ronnie Dale Aldridge
Marriage*She married Ronnie Dale Aldridge, son of Sheldon David Aldridge and Martha Lee Johnson, on March 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Wade Arron Aldridge1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brenda Ann Aldridge obituary in the Jul 19, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 15, 1909, d. October 15, 1982
FatherJacob Valentine "Doll" Conner5,6,2,7,8 b. November 3, 1879, d. January 8, 1961
MotherMary Elizabeth Hill5,6,2,7,8 b. November 15, 1880, d. September 9, 1948
     Her Social Security Number was 228-84-5149.9 Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,7,12 She was born on July 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,11,2,3,7,12 She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner, son of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on November 26, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,7,12,8,13 Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner died on October 15, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.11,10,2,7,12 She Mrs. Elzora Conner age 73, widow of Samuel H. Conner, died Friday, October 15, 1982, in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are four sons, Maynard Conner, Elliston; Jerry Conner, Roanoke; William Conner and Roger Conner, both of Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Lavern Manning, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Gaston (Dorothy) Sink and Mrs. Joe (Sylvia) Poff, both of Copper Hill; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery. on October 21, 1982.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 154, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 58, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 35, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 69, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner b. February 28, 1910, d. November 3, 1980
Marriage*Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner married Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner, son of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on November 26, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,7,12,8,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elzora Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 1982 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Henry Conner obituary in the Nov 5, 1980 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maynard Odell Conner obituary in the Jun 7, 1997 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Edward Conner obituary in the May 20, 1963 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andy Roland Conner obituary in the Aug 10, 1971 edition.
  21. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Thomas Elbert King1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 28, 1893, d. May 7, 1965
FatherJohn Reuben King1,2,5 b. September 15, 1858, d. January 17, 1931
MotherLeititia Jane Wright1,2,5 b. September 16, 1865, d. October 6, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 225-54-8630.9 Thomas Elbert King was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "QM 2SN WWI."1,5,7 He was born on October 28, 1893 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1894.1,2,5,6,7,10 He married Joyce Louise Conner, daughter of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Thomas Elbert King died on May 7, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.1,5,7,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 193, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 136, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 264, District 12-14, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1922Farmer2
1930Odd job laborer11
1940Farmer12
1950Farmer13

Family

Joyce Louise Conner b. September 8, 1904, d. October 14, 1990
Marriage*Thomas Elbert King married Joyce Louise Conner, daughter of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha King Dodson obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evine Elbert King obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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.
  14. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Inus K. Hudson obituary in the Dec 1, 2009 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Nathan King obituary in the Dec 28, 2014 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Louis King obituary in the Sep 6, 2020 edition.
  19. [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Martha Mary King obituary.
  20. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Norman Bennett King obituary.