Jennie James Williams1,2,3,4

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

1920Dwelling 555, District 23, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 18, District 16, East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-6, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 27, District 120-81, Roanoke, Virginia9

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

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Williams Poff obituary in the Oct 5, 1956 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Leonard Poff obituary in the May 17, 1956 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alexander Loving Kidd1,2,3,4

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

1930Dwelling 607, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaAlexander and his family were enumerated in the household of his step-father-in-law William H. Griffith8
1940Dwelling 229, District 119-53, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Silk mill laborer8
1940Rayon 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

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [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&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alexander L. Kidd obituary in the Oct 20, 1949 edition.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wallace Allen Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1912, d. November 8, 1997
FatherAllen Elbert Conner5,6,1,7,8,4 b. August 27, 1884, d. December 1, 1976
MotherMattie Ellen LaPrad5,6,1,7,8,4 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

1920Dwelling 248, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 4, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 323, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Railroad signalman7
1950Service 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

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

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mattie Ellen LaPrad Conner obituary in the Oct 26, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace A. Conner obituary in the Nov 9, 1997 edition.
  11. [S7910] Unknown compiler, U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934-1987.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [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&
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Allen Elbert Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 27, 1884, d. December 1, 1976
FatherJohn Quincy Allen Conner9,10,11,4,12,5,6 b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935
MotherSarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris9,10,11,4,12,13,5,6 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

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 302, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 395, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 248, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 4, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 46, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

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

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mattie Ellen LaPrad Conner obituary in the Oct 26, 1968 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 1935 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sally Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 1936 edition.
  14. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  15. [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&
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  19. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  20. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/

Edwin Ballard "Eddie" Pool1,2,3,4

M, b. May 6, 1941, d. June 2, 2014
FatherCreighton Edward "Bo" Pool Sr.1,5,2,6,4 b. September 19, 1917, d. January 19, 1984
MotherMary Frances Elmore1,5,2,6,4 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

1950Dwelling 2, District 10-3B, Charlestown, Clark Co., Indiana6

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

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

Mattie Ellen LaPrad1,2,3

F, b. October 10, 1889, d. October 25, 1968
FatherWilliam David LaPrad1,3 b. circa 1860
MotherNancy Jane "Nannie" Hunt1,3
     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

1920Dwelling 248, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 4, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 46, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

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

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mattie Ellen LaPrad Conner obituary in the Oct 26, 1968 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/

John Wesley Shank1,2,3

M, b. March 31, 1868, d. January 27, 1964
FatherGeorge C. Shank1,4,5 b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870
MotherSarah A. "Amanda" Poff6,1,4,5 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

1870Dwelling 157, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 364, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 253, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 9, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  3. [S1228] Allison Galt-Hall, "Norman Poff Family Bible," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2006.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S987] David Wendell Shank, "Poff Marriage Record," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 18, 2003.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Irena Shank1

F, b. circa July, 1870
FatherGeorge C. Shank2 b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870
MotherSarah A. "Amanda" Poff1,2 b. May, 1848
     Irena Shank was born circa July, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 157, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 364, District 30, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a 10 year old step-daughter suffering from rheumatism and paralyzed1

Citations

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

Barbara Strickler

F, b. circa 1827, d. December 4, 1887
FatherJacob M. Strickler1 b. February 21, 1786, d. August 7, 1867
MotherMary Kagey/Keage1 b. February 2, 1797, d. May 16, 1880
     Barbara Strickler married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins. Her married name was Graham. Barbara Strickler was born circa 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on December 4, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

John W. Graham b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887
Marriage*She married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Mamie Odell Graham1,2,3

F, b. August 29, 1913, d. September 29, 2010
FatherDoctor Coy "Dock" Graham4,1,2 b. March 29, 1889, d. October 11, 1935
MotherMirriam Alice Conner4,1,2,5 b. August 16, 1892, d. August 17, 1979
     Mamie Odell Graham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5655.7 She was born on August 29, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7 She married Roy Morris Light, son of Page Morris Light and Ida Ethel Shank, on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,6 As of April 29, 1931,her married name was Light. Mamie Odell Graham died on September 29, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 97.6,7,9 She Mamie Graham Light, 97, of Indian Valley, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Morris Light; one son, Joseph Light; and one grandchild. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edward Light, of Blacksburg, Rifton and Edith Light, of Indian Valley, and David and Carol Light, of Shawsville, Va; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Bobby Bratton, of Dublin, Va; sister, Ocie Conner, of Check, Va; eight grandchildren, 29 greatgrandchildren; nine greatgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the care and service they provided. on October 1, 2010.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 179, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 69, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family

Roy Morris Light b. March 2, 1913, d. October 15, 1996
Marriage*Mamie Odell Graham married Roy Morris Light, son of Page Morris Light and Ida Ethel Shank, on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,6 
Children

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. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mirriam Conner Graham obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Graham Light obituary in the Oct 1, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Morris Light obituary in the Oct 17, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Marshall Rifton Light obituary.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Clara Cooper1,2

F, b. November 6, 1899, d. April 1, 1988
     Mary Clara Cooper was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0712.3 She was born on November 6, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3,2 As of March 31, 1923,her married name was Shank.5 She married Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank, son of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on March 31, 1923.1,5,2 Mary Clara Cooper died on April 1, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 405, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 154, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank b. September 22, 1898, d. September 27, 1987
Marriage*Mary Clara Cooper married Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank, son of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on March 31, 1923.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1975] Henry Funeral Home, Inc., online www.henryfuneralhome.net, From the John Samuel Shank obituary.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Shank Williams obituary in the Mar 7, 2007 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Shank Whitmire obituary in the Dec 29, 2021 edition.
  11. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.

Irvin Lee Hale1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 14, 1909, d. August 9, 1992
FatherAmos Derius Hale7,8,9,10,11,12,6 b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
MotherAddie Rosie Martin7,8,10,11,12,6 b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 225-14-9945.13 Irvin Lee Hale was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,6 He was born on December 14, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,1,8,3,5,6 He married Dottie Vallie Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,4,6 Irvin Lee Hale died on August 9, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.13,1,2,3,6 He Irvin Lee Hale, age 82 of Blue Ridge and formerly of Floyd, died Sunday morning, August 9, 1992, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Gerlene and Macle Conner, Blue Ridge; Juanita and Guy Ellett, Christiansburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Alvin L. and Nancy Hale, Christiansburg; one sister, Eula Sowers, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel in Christiansburg with burial in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call after 12:00 noon Monday at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends there from 6:00 until 8:00 Monday evening.
on August 10, 1992.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Lumber truck driver14

Family

Dottie Vallie Wilson b. May 30, 1913, d. August 7, 1968
Marriage*Irvin Lee Hale married Dottie Vallie Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,4,6 
Children
  • Alvin Lee Hale2,4,14,15
  • Gerlene Frances Hale2,16,17
  • Juanita June Hale16,2

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Hale obituary in the Aug 10, 1992 edition.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vallie Wilson Hale obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bowman-Conner wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1991 edition.

Howard Cleveland Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 11, 1888, d. December 18, 1953
FatherJames Alexander Nichols3,6 b. March 12, 1861, d. November 16, 1933
MotherElizabeth Ellen Ingram3,6 b. December 21, 1851, d. October 21, 1929
     Howard Cleveland Nichols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6 He was born on September 11, 1888 at Augusta Co., Virginia.3,4,8,5,6 He married Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner, daughter of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates, on November 1, 1915 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,6 Howard Cleveland Nichols died on December 18, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65; Killed in a railroad accident.1,3,8,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 43, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 97, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 131, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 152, District 120-35, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1920Railroad conductor9
1930Railroad conductor2
1940Railroad brakeman10
1950Railroad freight conductor11

Family

Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner b. April 2, 1898, d. November 18, 1989
Marriage*Howard Cleveland Nichols married Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner, daughter of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates, on November 1, 1915 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S753] Irvin Dosser Nichols, "Genealogy Work of Irvin Dosser Nichols", Ancestral File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5413] Beth Fridley, Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1888-96.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S602] "Personal knowledge of Jane E. Conner,."
  8. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bette Nichols Gillespie obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.
  13. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Frances Byar Nichols obituary in the Nov 10, 2010 edition.
  14. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the James Russell Nichols obituary in the Feb 22, 2017 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dosser Nichols obituary in the Jan 9, 2022 edition.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dottie Vallie Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 30, 1913, d. August 7, 1968
FatherJohn Robert Philander Wilson5,1,2,6,3,4 b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
MotherMinnie Florence Light5,1,2,7,6,3,4 b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
     Dottie Vallie Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,7,4 She FLOYD - The funeral for Vallie Wilson Hale, 55, wife of Irvin Lee Hale, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Chapel, Christiansburg, with burial in the Wilson family cemetery near Terrys Fork. Also survivng are two daughters, Mrs. Macie L. Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Roland M. Spence, Christiansburg; a son, Alvin L. Hale, Christiansburg; her mother, Mrs. Minnie Wilson Epperly, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Willis, Check, Mrs. Artis E. Hale, Christiansburg; two brothers, Calvin Wilson, Eugene Wilson, Christiansburg.7 She was born on May 30, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,9,3,4 She married Irvin Lee Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,7,4 As of September 21, 1932,her married name was Hale. Dottie Vallie Wilson died on August 7, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.8,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Irvin Lee Hale b. December 14, 1909, d. August 9, 1992
Marriage*Dottie Vallie Wilson married Irvin Lee Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,7,4 
Children
  • Alvin Lee Hale7,10,11
  • Gerlene Frances Hale12,13
  • Juanita June Hale12

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vallie Wilson Hale obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bowman-Conner wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1991 edition.

Amos Derius Hale1

M, b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
FatherWilliam Francis Hale2,3 b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
MotherLouella S. Martin2 b. November 19, 1852, d. April 28, 1878
     Amos Derius Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 9, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Addie Rosie Martin, daughter of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Amos Derius Hale died on December 28, 1960 at age 89.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3
1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Addie Rosie Martin b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
Marriage*Amos Derius Hale married Addie Rosie Martin, daughter of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Vernon E. Hale death certificate.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  14. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Addie Rosie Martin1

F, b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
FatherJohn W. Martin1 b. October 2, 1827, d. March 23, 1891
MotherCynthia Martha F. Martin1 b. August 17, 1838, d. August 11, 1934
     Addie Rosie Martin was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on November 27, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Amos Derius Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Louella S. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 19, 1903,her married name was Hale. Addie Rosie Martin died on March 2, 1961 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,3 She FLOYD - Mrs. Addie Rosie Hale, 78, died Thursday at her home. Surviving are four sons, Arlen Hale, Floyd; A. E. Hale, Christiansburg; Ivan L. Hale, Floyd; Sebert C. Hale, Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Sowers, Pilot; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. Archie Naff and Elder Odell Thompson. Burial will be in the Cole Cemetery. The body will remain at Mayberry Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Saturday. on March 3, 1961.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Amos Derius Hale b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
Marriage*Addie Rosie Martin married Amos Derius Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Louella S. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Vernon E. Hale death certificate.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Robert Philander Wilson1,2,3

M, b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
FatherWilliam Riley Wilson1,4,5,3 b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead1,4,5,3 b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
     John Robert Philander Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,3 He was born on December 4, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3 He married Minnie Florence Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on April 17, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 John Robert Philander Wilson died on November 22, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.7,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 316, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 101, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 94, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Minnie Florence Light b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
Marriage*John Robert Philander Wilson married Minnie Florence Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on April 17, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  19. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  20. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  21. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Lena Marie Adams1

F, b. November 23, 1930, d. May 25, 1996
     Lena Marie Adams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 23, 1930 at Virginia.1 As of October 1, 1971,her married name was Reed.1 She married Glenn Odell Reed, son of Camden Gobell Reed and Nellie Glenn Updike, on October 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Lena Marie Adams died on May 25, 1996 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.2

Family

Glenn Odell Reed
Marriage*She married Glenn Odell Reed, son of Camden Gobell Reed and Nellie Glenn Updike, on October 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html

Hattie S./L. Jones1,2,3,4

F, b. September 20, 1881, d. September 12, 1965
FatherThomas Henry Jones2,5,3,4 b. June, 1855
MotherLouisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey2,5,3,4 b. January 18, 1860, d. 1926
     Hattie S./L. Jones FLOYD - Mrs. Hattie Jones Bandy, 84, died at the Check home of her brother, Charlie Jones, Sunday. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Goff and Mrs. Annie Withroe, both of Fayetteville, W. Va; Mrs. Myrtle Hatch, of Portland, Ore; Mrs. Virgie Spangler and Mrs. Evie Robitson, both of Roanoke; another brother, Walter Jones of Richmond. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Little White Church, Terrys Fork, with burial in Iddings Cemetery, near Terrys Fork.1 She was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on September 20, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 20, 1922,her married name was Bandy.6 She married Frank Pierce Bandy on December 20, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 Hattie S./L. Jones died on September 12, 1965 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 219, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 128, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 48, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 89, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Private family domestic servant3

Family

Frank Pierce Bandy b. November 25, 1851, d. July 30, 1937
Marriage*Hattie S./L. Jones married Frank Pierce Bandy on December 20, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hattie Jones Bandy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 22, 1922, d. September 21, 2015
FatherArchie Whitfield Clower1,2,3,6,7,5 b. January 2, 1885, d. October 9, 1969
MotherMartha Washington Iddings1,2,3,6,7,5 b. February 22, 1891, d. February 21, 1973
     Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower Mattie Whitfield Clower Graham, 93, of Radford, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at her granddaughter's home in Roanoke. She was retired from housekeeping at St. Alban's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Martha Clower. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Glenna Berrman of Roanoke, Lyndia Olinger of Fairlawn, and Deborah and Gary Phillips of New River; grandchildren and their spouses, Cynthia Berrman, who was also her caregiver, Tammy and Jimmy Rorrer, and Crystal and Kyle Shires; 3 step grandchildren; great grandchildren, Damien, Gabriel, Cody and Heather; 7 step great-grandchildren; special kitty cat "Pecker"; and many nieces and nephews.5 She was born on February 22, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married Hobert Ural Graham Sr., son of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on October 8, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 8, 1939,her married name was Graham. Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower and Hobert Ural Graham Sr. were divorced on January 15, 1965 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4 Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower died on September 21, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 123, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 40, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 269, District 78-11, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia9

Family

Hobert Ural Graham Sr. b. June 13, 1919, d. January 6, 1999
Marriage*Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower married Hobert Ural Graham Sr., son of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on October 8, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower and Hobert Ural Graham Sr. were divorced on January 15, 1965 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Mattie Whitfield Clower Graham obituary.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Martha Iddings Clower obituary in the Mar 1, 1973 edition.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Archie W. Clower obituary in the Oct 10, 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 Hobert U. Graham obituary in the Jan 8, 1999 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyndia Graham Olinger obituary in the Apr 24, 2017 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.