Chester Reynolds1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1922, d. June 18, 2002
     Chester Reynolds married Norine Mattie Craft, daughter of Looney Marshall Craft and Dillie Leone Kaiser.1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-12-2692.5 Chester Reynolds was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 8, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 He died on June 18, 2002 at age 80.5 He REYNOLDS, Chester, 80, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norine Craft Reynolds. He was a retired steelworker and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his daughter, Sharon Reynolds, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin and Wanda Reynolds, Raymond and Linda Reynolds; granddaughters, Lucy and Janet Reynolds, all of New Castle; brother, Paul Reynolds and wife, Barbara, Roanoke; special friends, Aubrey and Martha Adams, Salem; and a number of nieces and nephews including Barbara Perkins, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Alvin B. Radford, Sr. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707)
on June 21, 2002.2

Family

Norine Mattie Craft b. January 31, 1934, d. July 24, 2001
Marriage*He married Norine Mattie Craft, daughter of Looney Marshall Craft and Dillie Leone Kaiser.1,2,4 
Children
  • Sharon Reynolds1,2
  • Franklin Chester "Frank" Reynolds1,2,6
  • Raymond Marshall "Ray" Reynolds1,2,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norine Craft Reynolds obituary in the Jul 26, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Reynolds obituary in the Jun 21, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Luther Lee1,2,3

M, b. January 10, 1914, d. June 20, 1952
FatherArthur Marion Lee4,3 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder5,4,3 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     Charles Luther Lee was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Mildred Tolley.3 Charles Luther Lee and Mildred Tolley were divorced.3 Charles Luther Lee was born on January 10, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He died on June 20, 1952 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 38.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Mildred Tolley
Marriage*Charles Luther Lee married Mildred Tolley.3 
Divorce* Charles Luther Lee and Mildred Tolley were divorced.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S1290] Gerald R. Cox gedcom, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:656995&id=I7226
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Milton Lee1,2,3,4

M, b. January 18, 1948, d. February 3, 1975
FatherCharles Luther Lee2,3 b. January 10, 1914, d. June 20, 1952
MotherMildred Tolley2,3
     His Social Security Number was 226-68-8779.5 Charles Milton Lee was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Carolyn Rose Catron on June 10, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Charles Milton Lee and Carolyn Rose Catron were divorced on October 24, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Charles Milton Lee died on February 3, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.1,2

Family

Carolyn Rose Catron
Marriage*He married Carolyn Rose Catron on June 10, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Charles Milton Lee and Carolyn Rose Catron were divorced on October 24, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jonathan Afton "John" Lee1,2

M, b. February 17, 1916, d. December 23, 1979
FatherArthur Marion Lee3 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder4,3 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     Jonathan Afton "John" Lee was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Navy WWII."1 His Social Security Number was 225-10-6489.5 He was born on February 17, 1916 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 7, 1916.1,5 He died on December 23, 1979 at age 63.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 76, District 8, Precinct 3, Delta Co., Colorado6
1940Dwelling 345, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Department store clerk3

Citations

  1. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S1290] Gerald R. Cox gedcom, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:656995&id=I7226
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Hilda Crystal Lee1

F, b. February 12, 1907, d. February 18, 1953
FatherArthur Marion Lee2 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder2,3 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     Hilda Crystal Lee married Unknown Campbell.4 Her married name was Campbell. Hilda Crystal Lee was born on February 12, 1907 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She and Unknown Campbell were divorced before April 4, 1930.4 Hilda Crystal Lee died on February 18, 1953 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 46.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1930Telephone operator4

Family

Unknown Campbell
Marriage*Hilda Crystal Lee married Unknown Campbell.4 
Divorce* Hilda Crystal Lee and Unknown Campbell were divorced before April 4, 1930.4 

Citations

  1. [S1290] Gerald R. Cox gedcom, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:656995&id=I7226
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alfred Joshua Conner1,2

M, b. June 10, 1921, d. May 15, 1973
FatherWaller Cleveland Conner3,1,4,5,6,2,7 b. October 23, 1884, d. September 24, 1947
MotherArminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff3,1,4,5,6,2 b. August 7, 1885, d. November 29, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2237.8 Alfred Joshua Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,2,11 He Alfred J. Conner, 51, 620 Elm Ave., S.E., died Tuesday. Surviving are seven sisters, Mrs. Mary Perdue, Roanoke; Mrs. Bertha Hall, Mrs. Ora Yates, Mrs. Bonnie Goff, all of Check; Mrs. Rachel Conner, Shawsville; Mrs. Ruby King, Copper Hill; Mrs. Vera Conner, Floyd; one brother, Raymond Conner, Sandtown, Ga. Burial in Restvale Cemetery.10 He was born on June 10, 1921 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,12,13 He married Emma Lois King, daughter of Michael C. "Mike" King and Lillian Ann "Lillie" King, on November 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,4,15 Alfred Joshua Conner and Emma Lois King were divorced on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,15 Alfred Joshua Conner died on May 15, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 79, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 2, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 46, District 120-65, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6
1950Building contractor16

Family

Emma Lois King b. June 12, 1921, d. October 31, 2016
Marriage*Alfred Joshua Conner married Emma Lois King, daughter of Michael C. "Mike" King and Lillian Ann "Lillie" King, on November 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,4,15 
Divorce* Alfred Joshua Conner and Emma Lois King were divorced on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,15 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie C. Goff obituary in the Feb 9, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Waller C. Conner obituary in the Sep 24, 1947 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alfred J. Conner obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [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.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  15. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Herbert Darwin Lee1

M, b. September 22, 1917, d. December, 1965
FatherArthur Marion Lee2,3 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder4,2,3 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     Herbert Darwin Lee was born on September 22, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He died in December, 1965 at age 48.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 345, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Drugstore soda clerk3

Citations

  1. [S1290] Gerald R. Cox gedcom, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:656995&id=I7226
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Fitzue Lee1

M, b. November 21, 1909, d. July 28, 1910
FatherArthur Marion Lee2 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder2 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     William Fitzue Lee was born on November 21, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He died on July 28, 1910 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S1290] Gerald R. Cox gedcom, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:656995&id=I7226
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Helen Sue Lee1,2

F, b. March 11, 1922, d. November 17, 2009
FatherArthur Marion Lee3,1,4 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder3,1,4 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     Helen Sue Lee was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 11, 1922 at Virginia.3,5 She married Reginald Alvin Lockett circa 1944.4,2 As of circa 1954,her married name was Lockett.2 Helen Sue Lee died on November 17, 2009 at Virginia at age 87.5,4 She Helen L. Lockett, 87, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald A. Lockett; parents, Met and Bertha Lee; and granddaughter, Christina M. Smith. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Fowler and husband, Joe; four grandsons; and many great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are two special nieces, Reba Vernon and Patsy Thomas; special great-nephew, Tim Vernon, who comforted her with prayer; many other family and friends; and special friend, Festus. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with the Reverend Wes Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Crowder Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. on November 19, 2009.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 345, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Reginald Alvin Lockett b. November 27, 1911, d. April 9, 1997
Marriage*Helen Sue Lee married Reginald Alvin Lockett circa 1944.4,2 
Child
  • Sharon Lockett4,2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reginald Alvin Lockett obituary in the Apr 11, 1997 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen L. Lockett obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Betty L. Lee1

F, b. March 7, 1924, d. July 1, 2003
FatherArthur Marion Lee2,1 b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
MotherBertha May Crowder2,1 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 231-16-7827.3 Betty L. Lee was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her married name was Campbell.4 She married Harold L. Campbell.4 Betty L. Lee was born on March 7, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She died on July 1, 2003 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 79.3,4 She NEWPORT NEWS - Betty L. Campbell, 79, passed away at St. Francis Nursing Center on Tuesday, July 1, 2003. A native of Roanoke, she had been a Newport News resident for 38 years. She retired from the Newport News Public School System and was a member of North Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Campbell; her parents and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, James A. Campbell and daughter-in-law, Judith T. Campbell of Newport News; her sister, Helen Lockett of New Castle; sister-in-law, Evelyn Campbell of Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at noon on Thursday, July 3, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, officiated by Buddy Frye. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6340 Center Drive, York Bldg., Suite 129, Norfolk, VA 23502. on July 2, 2003.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 345, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Harold L. Campbell b. November 19, 1921, d. September, 1984
Marriage*Betty L. Lee married Harold L. Campbell.4 
Child
  • James A. Campbell4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Betty L. Campbell obituary in the Jul 2, 2003 edition.

Vera Mae Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. February 4, 1923, d. January 8, 1982
FatherWaller Cleveland Conner5,6,1,7,8,9,10 b. October 23, 1884, d. September 24, 1947
MotherArminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff5,6,1,7,8,9 b. August 7, 1885, d. November 29, 1945
     Vera Mae Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,13 She was born on February 4, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,14,15 She married Frank Daniel Conner, son of George William Henry Conner and Sarah Eliza King, on September 13, 1941 at Bristol, Virginia.1,7,12,13 Vera Mae Conner died on January 8, 1982 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 58.5,12,14,13 She Mrs. Vera Mae Conner, age 58, died Friday in a Winston-Salem, N.C., hospital. She is survived by her husband, Frank D. Conner, Floyd; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Peters, Copper Hill; Mrs. Susan Boothe, Floyd; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Perdue, Roanoke; Mrs. Bertha Hall, Mrs. Ora Yates, Mrs. Bonnie Goff, all of Check; Mrs. Rachel Conner, Shawsville; Mrs. Ruby King, Copper Hill; one brother, Raymond Conner, Atlanta, Ga; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on January 9, 1982.13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 79, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 2, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 33, District 120-68, Roanoke, Virginia16

Family

Frank Daniel Conner b. December 29, 1914, d. September 22, 1991
Marriage*Vera Mae Conner married Frank Daniel Conner, son of George William Henry Conner and Sarah Eliza King, on September 13, 1941 at Bristol, Virginia.1,7,12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie C. Goff obituary in the Feb 9, 2006 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Waller C. Conner obituary in the Sep 24, 1947 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Mae Conner obituary in the Jan 9, 1982 edition.
  14. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Daniel Conner obituary in the Sep 23, 1991 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Raymond Virgil Long Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 20, 1907, d. February 7, 1980
     Raymond Virgil Long Sr. was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 227-03-8128.6 He was born on January 20, 1907 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,3,4,5 He married Gladys Ceatta Craft, daughter of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft, on April 19, 1928 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 Raymond Virgil Long Sr. died on February 7, 1980 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 73.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 424, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VirginiaRaymond and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Edgar Craft1
1940Dwelling 308, District 3-4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Steam railroad boilermaker1
1940Welder7

Family

Gladys Ceatta Craft b. November 28, 1905, d. February 8, 1993
Marriage*Raymond Virgil Long Sr. married Gladys Ceatta Craft, daughter of Edgar Fulton Craft and Lovie Roy Craft, on April 19, 1928 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond V. Long, Jr., obituary in the Dec 24, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Crystal Clyde Craft1,2

F, b. May 1, 1913, d. March 8, 2010
FatherEdgar Fulton Craft3,1,4,5 b. October 22, 1879, d. November 25, 1946
MotherLovie Roy Craft3,1,4,5 b. July 29, 1883, d. December 23, 1944
     Her married name was Fuller.6 Crystal Clyde Craft was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.6 She married Earl Kendrick "Monk" Fuller.6 Crystal Clyde Craft was born on May 1, 1913 at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,7 As of August 14, 1993,her married name was Dodge.2 She married Robert Austin Dodge on August 14, 1993 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,6 Crystal Clyde Craft died on March 8, 2010 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 96.6,7 She Crystal C. Dodge, 96, March 8, 2010 at First Community Village. Member of Trinity Assembly of God Church. Preceded in death by husbands Robert Dodge and Earl Fuller; son Donald Fuller and granddaughter Allison Bright. Survived by son, Dr. Roderick (Martha) Fuller; daughters, Carol (James) Kruntorad and Kathy (Robert) Bright; eight grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Deyo-Davis Funeral Home, 1578 W. First Ave., Grandview Hts., Saturday 4-6 p.m., where service follow at 6 p.m. Saturday. Pastor Charles Temple officiating. Private interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to InCare Hospice, 2233 North Bank Drive, Columbus, OH 43220. on March 11, 2010.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 178, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 424, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Earl Kendrick "Monk" Fuller b. July 28, 1910, d. May 4, 1973
Marriage*Crystal Clyde Craft married Earl Kendrick "Monk" Fuller.6 
Children
  • Donald Fuller6
  • Dr. Roderick Fuller6
  • Carol Fuller6
  • Kathy Fuller6

Family 2

Robert Austin Dodge b. circa 1911
Marriage*Crystal Clyde Craft married Robert Austin Dodge on August 14, 1993 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the Opal C. Brown obituary in the Mar 16, 2005 edition.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roy Craft obituary in the Jun 12, 1929 edition.
  6. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Crystal C. Dodge obituary in the Mar 11, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Raymond Edgar Craft1,2,3

M, b. February 28, 1915, d. September 29, 1992
FatherEdgar Fulton Craft1,2,4,5 b. October 22, 1879, d. November 25, 1946
MotherLovie Roy Craft1,2,4,5 b. July 29, 1883, d. December 23, 1944
     Raymond Edgar Craft was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-03-5542.6 He was born on February 28, 1915 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,3 He married Kathryn Pauline "Polly" Echols on December 11, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.3,7 Raymond Edgar Craft died on September 29, 1992 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 77.6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 178, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 424, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Family

Kathryn Pauline "Polly" Echols b. September 6, 1922, d. February 11, 2015
Marriage*Raymond Edgar Craft married Kathryn Pauline "Polly" Echols on December 11, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.3,7 
Children
  • Stephen Craft7
  • Faye Craft7
  • Gaye Craft7
  • Paula Craft7

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. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lovie Roy Craft obituary in the Dec 23, 1944 edition.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roy Craft obituary in the Jun 12, 1929 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Kathryn Pauline Echols Craft obituary.

Adolphus Morris Craft1,2

M, b. September 15, 1918, d. September 24, 1973
FatherEdgar Fulton Craft3,1,4,5,6 b. October 22, 1879, d. November 25, 1946
MotherLovie Roy Craft3,1,4,5,6 b. July 29, 1883, d. December 23, 1944
     Adolphus Morris Craft was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 224-16-1039.7 He married Irene Clarkson.8 Adolphus Morris Craft was born on September 15, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7 He died on September 24, 1973 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 55.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 178, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 424, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 307, District 3-4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Grocery clerk5

Family

Irene Clarkson b. April 20, 1917, d. December 1, 1992
Marriage*Adolphus Morris Craft married Irene Clarkson.8 
Child
  • Michael Ray Craft8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lovie Roy Craft obituary in the Dec 23, 1944 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roy Craft obituary in the Jun 12, 1929 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Clarkson Craft obituary in the Dec 2, 1992 edition.

Raymond Virgil Long Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 12, 1928, d. December 21, 1998
FatherRaymond Virgil Long Sr.1,2,3,4 b. January 20, 1907, d. February 7, 1980
MotherGladys Ceatta Craft1,2,3,4 b. November 28, 1905, d. February 8, 1993
     Raymond Virgil Long Jr. was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 229-32-1943.5 He was born on August 12, 1928 at Virginia.5,4 He married Lois Mae Owen on March 29, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 Raymond Virgil Long Jr. married Emma Smith Caldwell on January 25, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Raymond Virgil Long Jr. died on December 21, 1998 at Virginia at age 70.5 He LONG, Raymond V., Jr., 70, of Salem, formerly of Covington, passed away Monday, December 21, 1998, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Gladys Long and Raymond V. Long, Sr. and his first wife, Lois Quisenberry Long. Mr. Long was a member of West Salem Baptist Church ad the Encouragers Sunday School Class. He was retried from Double Envelope Company where he had worked as a commercial artist for many years. He is survived by his wife, Emma Caldwell Long; his step-son and wife, Brian and Carol Anne Caldwell; his sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Bill Anderson of Covington; two nephews and their wives, Billy and Rhonda Kessinger of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Alex and Stephanie Kessinger of Covington; one niece, Brenda Clark and her husband, Steve of Covington; he is also survived by six great nephews, four great nieces and several cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 24, 1998 at 10 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem, Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Covington, Va. at 12 noon with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on December 24, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 424, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 308, District 3-4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Lois Mae Owen b. June 14, 1935, d. October 27, 1983
Marriage*Raymond Virgil Long Jr. married Lois Mae Owen on March 29, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 

Family 2

Emma Smith Caldwell
Marriage*Raymond Virgil Long Jr. married Emma Smith Caldwell on January 25, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond V. Long, Jr., obituary in the Dec 24, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lois Mae Owen1,2

F, b. June 14, 1935, d. October 27, 1983
     Lois Mae Owen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on June 14, 1935 at Virginia.1,2 She married Raymond Virgil Long Jr., son of Raymond Virgil Long Sr. and Gladys Ceatta Craft, on March 29, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 29, 1975,her married name was Long.1 Lois Mae Owen died on October 27, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.2

Family

Raymond Virgil Long Jr. b. August 12, 1928, d. December 21, 1998
Marriage*She married Raymond Virgil Long Jr., son of Raymond Virgil Long Sr. and Gladys Ceatta Craft, on March 29, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bonnie Irene Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. December 13, 1925, d. February 8, 2006
FatherWaller Cleveland Conner1,5,6,7,3,8 b. October 23, 1884, d. September 24, 1947
MotherArminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff1,5,6,7,3 b. August 7, 1885, d. November 29, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3605.3 Bonnie Irene Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on December 13, 1925 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3,4 She married Ray Gifford/Grifford Goff, son of Emmett A. "Mitt" Goff and Lala C. Angle, on April 24, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5,6,4 As of April 24, 1943,her married name was Goff. Bonnie Irene Conner died on February 8, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.6,3,10,4 She Bonnie C. Goff, 80, of Check, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was called home by her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. She was born in Floyd County on December 13, 1925 to the late Waller and Arminda E. Conner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Goff; her son, Sheldon Goff; her sisters, Mary Reed Perdue, Ida Link, Bertha Hall, Rachel Conner, Ora Conner, Vera Conner; and her brothers, Raymond Conner and Alfred Conner. Her son, M. Wayne Goff and his wife, Reba of Check, survive Bonnie; along with her sister, Ruby King of Salem; and daughter-in-law, Sheila Goff of Salem. Bonnie was a loving grandmother to Lorrie Goff, Johnson City, Tenn., Wesley Goff and wife, Amy, Check, Stacy Goff and wife, Jennifer, Check, and Kristin Goff, Blacksburg. She is survived by six great-grandchildren, Tempry Goff, Jordan Goff, Bethany Goff, Leah Goff, Kyra Goff and Davis Goff; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. on February 9, 2006.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 119, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Ray Gifford/Grifford Goff b. October 27, 1916, d. October 13, 2001
Marriage*Bonnie Irene Conner married Ray Gifford/Grifford Goff, son of Emmett A. "Mitt" Goff and Lala C. Angle, on April 24, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie C. Goff obituary in the Feb 9, 2006 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Waller C. Conner obituary in the Sep 24, 1947 edition.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ray Gifford Goff obituary in the Oct 18, 2001 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon Ray Goff obituary in the Nov 27, 2001 edition.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Oliver Chess Lee1

M, b. June 21, 1864, d. September 21, 1943
     Oliver Chess Lee was buried at Lee - Damewood Cemetery, Off Rt. 311, Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 21, 1864 at Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He married Glendora Dove "Dora" Damewood on February 26, 1899 at Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Oliver Chess Lee died on September 21, 1943 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 79.1

Family

Glendora Dove "Dora" Damewood b. August 17, 1877, d. October 26, 1937
Marriage*He married Glendora Dove "Dora" Damewood on February 26, 1899 at Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S373] Ruth G. Hale, Lee - Damewood Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ivan Wade Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 19, 1909, d. February 5, 1995
FatherOmar Eldridge "Homer" Conner6,7,1,8,9,10,11,12,3,5 b. April 22, 1880, d. February 15, 1961
MotherEttie Gay Conner6,7,1,8,10,11,12,3,5 b. December 18, 1881, d. April 7, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 228-01-7033.13 Ivan Wade Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,2,15,5 He Ivan Wade Conner, age 56, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 1995, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Survivors are: his wife, Rachael M. Conner, Shawsville; one sister, Gladys King, Shawsville; several nieces and nephews. Burial in the Salem Cemetery (Head of the River).2 He was born on September 19, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,3,15,5 He married Laller Christine Overstreet on June 11, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Ivan Wade Conner married Laller Christine Overstreet on August 13, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11 Ivan Wade Conner married Rachel Margaret Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on May 7, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,16,2,15 Ivan Wade Conner died on February 5, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.13,2,15,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 9, District 1, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 70, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 29, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 132, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 232, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1930Farm laborer17
1940Farmer12
1950Farmer18

Family 1

Laller Christine Overstreet b. July 3, 1912, d. February 11, 1954
Marriage*Ivan Wade Conner married Laller Christine Overstreet on June 11, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Marriage Ivan Wade Conner married Laller Christine Overstreet on August 13, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11 

Family 2

Rachel Margaret Conner b. May 28, 1911, d. September 6, 1997
Marriage*Ivan Wade Conner married Rachel Margaret Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on May 7, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,16,2,15 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ivan Wade Conner obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William B. Conner obituary in the Feb 27, 1991 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Omar E. Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1961 edition.
  10. [S732] Montgomery News Messenger, From the Ettie G. Conner obituary in the Apr 13, 1950 edition.
  11. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  15. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Emma Lois King1,2,3,4

F, b. June 12, 1921, d. October 31, 2016
FatherMichael C. "Mike" King1,2,5,6,7,3 b. October 30, 1873, d. December 12, 1956
MotherLillian Ann "Lillie" King8,1,2,5,6,7,3 b. December 16, 1888, d. July 11, 1967
     Emma Lois King Emma L. King, 95, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was born in Floyd on June 12, 1921, daughter of the late Michael C. and Lillie Ann King. Her five sisters, Lena Wright, Libron Carr, Dormar Vest, Georgia Hix and Hilda Flinchum; along with her two brothers, L.B. and Earl King; also, preceded her in death. Emma was an independent woman. She worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and Kenrose Manufacturing. At 94 years young, she was featured on Channel 7, for being a full time, very valuable employee of 24 years for Collegiate Pacific Felt Products. In addition to her beloved coworkers, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.3 She was born on June 12, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She married Alfred Joshua Conner, son of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on November 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5,9 As of November 15, 1941,her married name was Conner. Emma Lois King and Alfred Joshua Conner were divorced on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,9 Emma Lois King died on October 31, 2016 at Virginia at age 95.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 46, District 120-65, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Dress factory worker10

Family

Alfred Joshua Conner b. June 10, 1921, d. May 15, 1973
Marriage*Emma Lois King married Alfred Joshua Conner, son of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on November 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5,9 
Divorce* Emma Lois King and Alfred Joshua Conner were divorced on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,9 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma L. King obituary in the Nov 2, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lillie A. King obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael C. King obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lillie A. King.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lonzo Valentine Austin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 5, 1884, d. December 7, 1949
FatherJoseph Henderson Austin1,5,6,8 b. February 8, 1859, d. March 5, 1944
MotherMary Catherine Akers1,5,6 b. July 5, 1860, d. May 1, 1901
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1782.5 Lonzo Valentine Austin was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,7,8 He was born on March 5, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft cards, death certificate, and the SSDI have a birth date of Mar 31, 1884.3,4,5,6,8 He married Alice Victoria Poff, daughter of William Isaac "Ike" Poff and Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, on April 8, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 Lonzo Valentine Austin died on December 7, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.7,8 He FLOYD — Lonzo Valentine Austin, 65, died yesterday. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. C. R. Martin, Vinton, and Mrs. W. R. Scott, McCoy; a son, W. B. Austin, Check; two brothers, J. V. Austin and L. Austin, both of Check; three sisters, Mrs. Bob King, Mrs. Ernest Austin, both of Floyd, and Mrs. Lem Epperly, Roanoke; and seven grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted tomorrow at the Old Salem Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on December 8, 1949.7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 13, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 72, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 1, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 39, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1910Produce huckster2
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Alice Victoria Poff b. December 13, 1887, d. August 28, 1980
Marriage*Lonzo Valentine Austin married Alice Victoria Poff, daughter of William Isaac "Ike" Poff and Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, on April 8, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lonzo Valentine Austin obituary in the Dec 8, 1949 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  16. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  20. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Elizabeth Austin Scott obituary in the Jul 28, 2000 edition.

Oneta Cleora Lee1,2,3

F, b. November 23, 1922, d. October 11, 1972
FatherOliver Chess Lee3 b. June 21, 1864, d. September 21, 1943
MotherGlendora Dove "Dora" Damewood3 b. August 17, 1877, d. October 26, 1937
     Oneta Cleora Lee was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.4,3 She married Marvin Craft, son of Lottie May Craft.1,3 Her married name was Craft. Oneta Cleora Lee was born on November 23, 1922 at Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.4,2 She died on October 11, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.4,3

Family

Marvin Craft b. August 2, 1927, d. September 7, 2004
Marriage*She married Marvin Craft, son of Lottie May Craft.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.

Joseph Henderson Austin1,2,3,4

M, b. February 8, 1859, d. March 5, 1944
FatherJoseph Austin2,1,3,4 b. circa 1837
MotherRosannah "Rosa" Smith2,1,3,4 b. circa 1837, d. September 6, 1881
     Joseph Henderson Austin was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 8, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 He married Mary Catherine Akers on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Joseph Henderson Austin married Martha J. "Fanny" Vest, daughter of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, before December, 1903.3 Joseph Henderson Austin married Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, daughter of William Peter DeWeese and China Jane Muncy, on September 22, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 Joseph Henderson Austin died on March 5, 1944 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 3, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family 1

Mary Catherine Akers b. July 5, 1860, d. May 1, 1901
Marriage*Joseph Henderson Austin married Mary Catherine Akers on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Martha J. "Fanny" Vest b. July 25, 1871, d. September 8, 1904
Marriage*Joseph Henderson Austin married Martha J. "Fanny" Vest, daughter of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, before December, 1903.3 
Child

Family 3

Laura Elizabeth DeWeese b. May 4, 1873, d. January 19, 1955
Marriage*Joseph Henderson Austin married Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, daughter of William Peter DeWeese and China Jane Muncy, on September 22, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  12. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Mary Catherine Akers1

F, b. July 5, 1860, d. May 1, 1901
     Mary Catherine Akers was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 5, 1860 at Virginia.2 She married Joseph Henderson Austin, son of Joseph Austin and Rosannah "Rosa" Smith, on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of April 1, 1880,her married name was Austin. Mary Catherine Akers died on May 1, 1901 at age 40.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Joseph Henderson Austin b. February 8, 1859, d. March 5, 1944
Marriage*Mary Catherine Akers married Joseph Henderson Austin, son of Joseph Austin and Rosannah "Rosa" Smith, on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.