Margaret Louise "Shorty" Craft1,2

F, b. March 28, 1922, d. March 27, 2000
FatherWoods Lee "Woody" Craft Sr.1,3 b. August 9, 1878, d. August 20, 1950
MotherFannie Davis Peters1,3 b. February 11, 1888, d. May 28, 1942
     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1570.4 Margaret Louise "Shorty" Craft was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on March 28, 1922 at Virginia.4,1 As of April 5, 1942,her married name was Gusler.2 She married Dr. Kenneth Stanley Gusler Sr. on April 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 Margaret Louise "Shorty" Craft died on March 27, 2000 at Virginia at age 77.4,5 She GUSLER, Margaret Craft, (Shorty), 77, of Vinton, passed away Monday, March 27, 2000. She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church, and was the widow of Dr. Kenneth S. Gusler, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Woody L. Craft, Jr. Margaret dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, offering care, love and concern. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitching and ceramics as well as other crafts. Her unique outlook on life will be truly missed. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth S., Jr. and Ann T. Gusler of Roanoke, Richard D. and Florence F. Gusler of Charlotte, N. C., Charles E. and Judy S. Gusler of Vinton; grandchildren, Steven and Mike Gusler, David and Ann Marie Gusler, Brad Gusler. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, with Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Tuesday, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. on March 28, 2000.6,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 15, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 117, District 119-21, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Bookkeeper3

Family

Dr. Kenneth Stanley Gusler Sr. b. September 30, 1918, d. December 7, 1999
Marriage*Margaret Louise "Shorty" Craft married Dr. Kenneth Stanley Gusler Sr. on April 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 
Children
  • Kenneth S. Gusler Jr.5,7
  • Richard D. Gusler5,7
  • Charles E. Gusler5,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Craft Gusler obit in the Mar 27, 2000 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth S. Gusler, Sr., obituary in the Dec 9, 1999 edition.

Woods Lee "Woody" Craft Jr.1,2,3

M, b. July 5, 1924, d. February 2, 1968
FatherWoods Lee "Woody" Craft Sr.1,3 b. August 9, 1878, d. August 20, 1950
MotherFannie Davis Peters1,3 b. February 11, 1888, d. May 28, 1942
     Woods Lee "Woody" Craft Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,2,5,6 He was born on July 5, 1924 at Virginia.4,2,6 He died on February 2, 1968 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 43.4,2,5,6 He Woody L. Craft, 44, of Catawba Road, Roanoke County, died Friday in a Lynchburg hospital. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Kenneth S. Gusler, Vinton. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Oakey's Chapel, Roanoke, with burial in Evergreen. on February 3, 1968.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 15, Roanoke, Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woody Lee Craft, Sr. obituary in the Aug 21, 1950 edition.
  4. [S1003] Steve Taylor, "Craft and Gusler Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 9, 2005.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woody Lee Craft obituary in the Feb 3, 1968 edition.
  6. [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&

Mary Ruth Craft1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 20, 1921, d. January 8, 1976
FatherPowell Clayton Craft1,3,7,4,6 b. August 7, 1896, d. June 25, 1975
MotherKathleen May Martin1,3,7,4,6 b. September 23, 1901, d. April 19, 1973
     Mary Ruth Craft was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,8,6 Her married name was Dwier.2 She married Emmett Mason Dwier Jr.2,4,6 Mary Ruth Craft was born on August 20, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; The her gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Apr 21, 1921.8,5,6 She died on January 8, 1976 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 54.4,8,6 She Mrs. Mary Ruth Craft Dwier, 54, of Eagle Rock, died last Thursday night at her home. She was an employee of Emmett Memorial Hospital, Clifton Forge and the daughter of the late P. C. and Kathleen Craft. Surviving are her husband, E. M. Dwier; two sons, Donnie Dwier, of Eagle Rock; Bobby Dwier, Fincastle; a sister, Colleen Craft, of Eugene, Oregon; two brothers, Gene Craft, of Roanoke; Rudolph Craft, of Eagle Rock; also three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Eagle Rock Baptist Church. Interment was in the Eagle Rock United Methodist Cemetery. on January 15, 1976.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 271, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 317, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Family

Emmett Mason Dwier Jr. b. February 8, 1920, d. August 21, 1976
Marriage*Mary Ruth Craft married Emmett Mason Dwier Jr.2,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Clayton Craft obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Craft Dwier obituary in the Jan 15, 1976 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4469] Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Lee Dwier, Sr. obituary in the Sep 11, 2015 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tyler Mason Dwier obituary in the Sep 10, 2020 edition.

Coleen Lucille Craft1,2

F, b. September 14, 1928, d. January 18, 1999
FatherPowell Clayton Craft1,3,4,5 b. August 7, 1896, d. June 25, 1975
MotherKathleen May Martin1,3,4,5 b. September 23, 1901, d. April 19, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8174.6 Coleen Lucille Craft was buried at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 693 Mt. Moriah Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 14, 1928 at Virginia.1,2,6 She died on January 18, 1999 at Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 70.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 271, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 317, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Clayton Craft obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Craft Dwier obituary in the Jan 15, 1976 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Orville Bounard Hypes1,2

M, b. March 7, 1891, d. March 23, 1969
FatherJohn Watson Hypes3,4,5 b. September 6, 1865, d. May 10, 1934
MotherMary Etta Britts3,4,5 b. November 27, 1866, d. March 21, 1949
     Orville Bounard Hypes was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 223-24-1506.6 He was born on March 7, 1891 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.3,6,1,2 He married Clara Vernon Huffman on September 3, 1911 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,1 Orville Bounard Hypes died on March 23, 1969 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.3,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 98, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 24, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 48, District 78, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 153, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940DeJarnette Sanatorium, Beverly Manor District, Augusta Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Clara Vernon Huffman b. June 27, 1888, d. November 17, 1967
Marriage*Orville Bounard Hypes married Clara Vernon Huffman on September 3, 1911 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eldred Winfred Hypes1,2,3

M, b. January 23, 1897, d. November 17, 1971
FatherJohn Watson Hypes4,1,5,6,7,3 b. September 6, 1865, d. May 10, 1934
MotherMary Etta Britts4,1,5,6,7,3 b. November 27, 1866, d. March 21, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 223-78-8726.8 Eldred Winfred Hypes was buried at Hypes Family Cemetery, near New Bethel Church, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on January 23, 1897 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.4,8,2 He died on November 17, 1971 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 98, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 24, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 58, District 79, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930South Western State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7

Citations

  1. [S372] Ruth G. Hale, Hypes Family Cemetery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Marguerite Frances Hypes

F, b. August 11, 1903, d. July 10, 1991
FatherJohn Watson Hypes1,2,3 b. September 6, 1865, d. May 10, 1934
MotherMary Etta Britts1,2,3 b. November 27, 1866, d. March 21, 1949
     Marguerite Frances Hypes was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-5815.5 She was born on August 11, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.5 She married James Clinton Reynolds, son of Harvey Black Reynolds and Sally Myrtle Wallace, on December 26, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 As of December 26, 1924,her married name was Reynolds. Marguerite Frances Hypes died on July 10, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.1,4 She Marguerite Hypes Reynolds, 87, of Friendship Manor and formerly of Reynolds Road, S.E., died Wednesday. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. Surviving are twin daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Earl Clasbey, Smith Mountain Lake; Ellen and Howard Basham, Roanoke; three granddaughters and their husbands, Brenda and Donnie Jones, Smith Mountain Lake; Linda Sue and Bruce Watkins, Roanoke; Beverly and Michael Slaughter, Fla; five great-grandchildren, Daryl and Melody Watkins; Bryan and Sherman Jones; Jesse Slaughter. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 1991 with Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday. on July 12, 1991.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 58, District 79, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 163, District 1, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 205, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

James Clinton Reynolds b. September 21, 1903, d. June 25, 1972
Marriage*Marguerite Frances Hypes married James Clinton Reynolds, son of Harvey Black Reynolds and Sally Myrtle Wallace, on December 26, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marguerite Hypes Reynolds obituary in the Jul 12, 1991 edition.
  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.
  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.

Peter Dexter Hypes1

M, b. April 10, 1910, d. January 24, 1937
FatherJohn Watson Hypes2,3,4,5 b. September 6, 1865, d. May 10, 1934
MotherMary Etta Britts2,3,4,5 b. November 27, 1866, d. March 21, 1949
     Peter Dexter Hypes was buried at Hypes Family Cemetery, near New Bethel Church, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia; He is also listed as being buried in Ross cemetery.1 He From Janet Skelton - Peter Hypes and Hazel Delores Huffman never married; Peter enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1929 and was assigned to duy at the Panama Canal. While in the Panama Canal Zone, Peter contacted malaria. he was returned to the U.S. and hospitalized at Pitzsimmons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Peter died at the age of 26 at the hospital. He was born on April 10, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,3 He died on January 24, 1937 at Aurora, Colorado, at age 26.2,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 58, District 79, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 156, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5

Family

Hazel Delores Huffman
Child
  • Janie Sue Hypes2,7

Citations

  1. [S372] Ruth G. Hale, Hypes Family Cemetery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan

F, b. November 23, 1893, d. November 12, 1980
FatherC. B. Duncan1
MotherDiana Unknown1
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-4533.2 Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 She was born on November 23, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Howard Harman Hypes, son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on January 11, 1912 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of January 11, 1912,her married name was Hypes. Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan died on November 12, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 79, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 157, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Seamstress6

Family

Howard Harman Hypes b. October 20, 1888, d. August 26, 1953
Marriage*Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan married Howard Harman Hypes, son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on January 11, 1912 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roy Hampton Hypes obituary in an unidentified newspaper.

Roy Hampton Hypes1,2

M, b. September 28, 1912, d. April 1, 1926
FatherHoward Harman Hypes3,2 b. October 20, 1888, d. August 26, 1953
MotherRosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan3,2 b. November 23, 1893, d. November 12, 1980
     Roy Hampton Hypes was buried at Hypes Family Cemetery, near New Bethel Church, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He Hypes, Roy Hampton: the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hypes, departed this life April 1, 1926. He was born in Craig County, Virginia September 28, 1912 was a student at Maywood School when he was stricken desperately ill resulting shortly in his death. He had a few days previously complained of not feeling well, and had requested his parents and grandparents to pray for him, but there was apparently nothing about his physical condition to be alarming. He loved to attend school, was studious in his habits, fond of the teachers and student body, and in return highly esteemed by all. The Rev. Hugh T. Estes conducted his funeral at New Bethel Christain Church, and internment was made in the family cemetery, attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. He leaves a father, mother, sister, and his grandparents to lament his irretrievable loss.2 He was born on September 28, 1912 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on April 1, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 13.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 79, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S372] Ruth G. Hale, Hypes Family Cemetery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roy Hampton Hypes obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Mary Gladys Hypes1

F, b. circa June, 1917, d. October 8, 2001
FatherHoward Harman Hypes2,1 b. October 20, 1888, d. August 26, 1953
MotherRosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan2,1 b. November 23, 1893, d. November 12, 1980
     Her married name was Lemon.3 Mary Gladys Hypes was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She married Don M. Lemon.4 Mary Gladys Hypes was born circa June, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married Paul Brown Matthews, son of Charles Watson Matthews and Bettie Mason Caldwell, on October 13, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 As of October 13, 1934,her married name was Matthews. Mary Gladys Hypes died on October 8, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6 She LEMON, Mary Hypes, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 8, 2001. Surviving are her husband, Don M. Lemon; her daughter and son-in-law, Betty Matthews Moore and Nelson E. Moore; two granddaughters, Cindy Wark of Woodland, Texas and Terry Carder of Spokane, Wash; five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. on October 10, 2001.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 79, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 157, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 21, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Don M. Lemon
Marriage*Mary Gladys Hypes married Don M. Lemon.4 

Family 2

Paul Brown Matthews b. September 28, 1911, d. March 9, 2004
Marriage*Mary Gladys Hypes married Paul Brown Matthews, son of Charles Watson Matthews and Bettie Mason Caldwell, on October 13, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Child
  • Betty Katherine Matthews4,7

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hypes Lemon obituary in the Oct 9, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hypes Lemon obituary in the Oct 10, 2001 edition.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clara Vernon Huffman

F, b. June 27, 1888, d. November 17, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-0166.1 Clara Vernon Huffman was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 27, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth date of Jun 15, 1888.1,2 She married Orville Bounard Hypes, son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on September 3, 1911 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,2 As of September 3, 1911,her married name was Hypes. Clara Vernon Huffman died on November 17, 1967 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 79.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 78, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 153, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 69, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6

Family

Orville Bounard Hypes b. March 7, 1891, d. March 23, 1969
Marriage*Clara Vernon Huffman married Orville Bounard Hypes, son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on September 3, 1911 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Carnelle Sue Hypes1,2

F, b. October 11, 1912, d. February 14, 1998
FatherOrville Bounard Hypes3,4 b. March 7, 1891, d. March 23, 1969
MotherClara Vernon Huffman3,4 b. June 27, 1888, d. November 17, 1967
     Carnelle Sue Hypes was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 230-42-1721.5 She was born on October 11, 1912 at Virginia.5 She died on February 14, 1998 at Virginia at age 85.1,5,2 She HYPES, Carnelle Sue, of Roanoke, formerly of Craig County, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 14, 1998. Miss Hypes taught school for 45 years in Craig County and Giles County public schools. She was dedicated to the love and service of her fellow man. Her life exemplified what Christ intended our lives to be. She is survived by one niece, Dr. Janice Wallace and her husband, Dr. Jack Wallace, of Roanoke; one foster brother, Robert Lloyd Hypes of Radford. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, February 17, at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel in New Castle. The Rev. James Rivers will officiate. The interment will follow in Ross Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Those wishing to make donations please consider First Christian Church, 344 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016 on February 16, 1998.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 78, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 153, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 69, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Teacher6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carnelle Sue Hypes obituary in the Feb 16, 1998 edition.
  2. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Madison Sisson1,2

M, b. October 4, 1831, d. November 23, 1900
FatherLudlow Branham Sisson1,2 b. February 3, 1797, d. March 12, 1886
MotherCatherine Grisso1,2 b. 1797
     James Madison Sisson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 4, 1831 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, daughter of Samuel Coon and Lydia Garst, on February 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James Madison Sisson died on November 23, 1900 at age 69.1

Family

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon b. March 7, 1834, d. September 13, 1884
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, daughter of Samuel Coon and Lydia Garst, on February 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S290] Sebert L. Sisson with additional information by Mary Conner Williams, Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
  4. [S926] Genevieve Henderson, Preston Edward Simpson.

Lucy Pet Keffer

F, b. March 12, 1896, d. June 15, 1981
     Lucy Pet Keffer was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 12, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Albon Claude Hypes, son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on September 9, 1913 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,1 As of September 9, 1913,her married name was Hypes. Lucy Pet Keffer died on June 15, 1981 at Bland Co., Virginia, at age 85.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 78, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 166, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated as married but without her husband4
1940Dwelling 73, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farmer4

Family

Albon Claude Hypes b. December 13, 1894, d. March 28, 1968
Marriage*Lucy Pet Keffer married Albon Claude Hypes, son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on September 9, 1913 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Hypes Ferrel obituary in the Jun 5, 2008 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Edith Lillian Hypes1,2

F, b. June 5, 1914, d. June 3, 2008
FatherAlbon Claude Hypes2,1,3,4,5 b. December 13, 1894, d. March 28, 1968
MotherLucy Pet Keffer1,2,6,3,4,5 b. March 12, 1896, d. June 15, 1981
     Edith Lillian Hypes was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.5 She was born on June 5, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.7,5 As of June 14, 1938,her married name was Ferrel.1,4 She married Robert Dwain Ferrel, son of Marcy Makel Ferrell and Clara D. Lugar, on June 14, 1938 at Hopewell, Virginia.1,4,5 Edith Lillian Hypes Edith Hypes Ferrel, 93, of Blacksburg, was called home Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Craig County, Va., on June 5, 1914, to the late Claude and Lucy Keffer Hypes and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dwain Ferrel and a sister, Claudine Garman. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy Dale and Dwight Paulette, of Blacksburg; three grandsons, Brent Stewart, Drew Paulette and Morgan Paulette; and soon to be granddaughter-in-law, Leah McGill, all of Blacksburg; a dear sister, Doris Carr and husband, Joe, of Bland; a sister at heart, Loretta Tickle and husband, Lester, of Pembroke; devoted niece, Linda Smith and husband, Gene, of New Castle; loving landlords, Allen and Jackie Linkous; and many other nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Interment will follow in Ross Cemetery, Craig County, Va. on January 5, 2008.5 She died on June 3, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 93.5,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 78, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 166, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Envelope maker3

Family

Robert Dwain Ferrel b. May 23, 1910, d. January 6, 1957
Marriage*Edith Lillian Hypes married Robert Dwain Ferrel, son of Marcy Makel Ferrell and Clara D. Lugar, on June 14, 1938 at Hopewell, Virginia.1,4,5 
Child
  • Lucy Dale Ferrel5,4

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Hypes Ferrel obituary in the Jun 5, 2008 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Eva Claudine Hypes1,2,3

F, b. February 6, 1918, d. March 31, 1985
FatherAlbon Claude Hypes2,4,3 b. December 13, 1894, d. March 28, 1968
MotherLucy Pet Keffer5,2,4,3 b. March 12, 1896, d. June 15, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-5071.6 Eva Claudine Hypes was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 She was born on February 6, 1918 at Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia.6,7,3 As of June 18, 1937,her married name was Garman.2 She married Richard Byrd Garman, son of Hesse Dillard "Hess" Garman and Hattie Adeline Britts, on June 18, 1937 at Bristol, Virginia.8,1,2,7 Eva Claudine Hypes died on March 31, 1985 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 67.1,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 166, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 73, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 118, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

Richard Byrd Garman b. April 15, 1919, d. August 11, 1984
Marriage*Eva Claudine Hypes married Richard Byrd Garman, son of Hesse Dillard "Hess" Garman and Hattie Adeline Britts, on June 18, 1937 at Bristol, Virginia.8,1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Hypes Ferrel obituary in the Jun 5, 2008 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  11. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Tony Clarke Garman obituary.

Lucille Dudding1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1899, d. December 5, 1980
FatherWilliam Arch Dudding2,3 b. January 3, 1875, d. November 27, 1959
MotherEula Dell Caldwell2,3 b. September 2, 1877, d. February 16, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-5574.4 Lucille Dudding was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 11, 1899 at Virginia.1,4,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Hannah.5 She married Howard Benton Hannah circa 1919.1,5 Lucille Dudding died on December 5, 1980 at age 81.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 220, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 195, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 59, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 18, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 162, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

Howard Benton Hannah b. April 21, 1897, d. April 19, 1972
Marriage*Lucille Dudding married Howard Benton Hannah circa 1919.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Gerald Hannah obituary in the Feb 26, 1994 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hannah-Reed marriage record.

Bell L. Wray1,2

F, b. January 11, 1869, d. August 13, 1925
     Bell L. Wray was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 11, 1869 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of February 14, 1889,her married name was Howery.3 She married Arthur Wilson Howery, son of James P. Howery and Martha Ellen Cannaday, on February 14, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 Bell L. Wray died on August 13, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 42, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 91, District 14, Newberry Township, Miami Co., Ohio6
1920Dwelling 26, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Arthur Wilson Howery b. August 10, 1868, d. July 10, 1932
Marriage*Bell L. Wray married Arthur Wilson Howery, son of James P. Howery and Martha Ellen Cannaday, on February 14, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  3. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tillio Howery death certificate.
  10. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Arthur Wilson Howery death certificate.

Les Calvin Runion1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 24, 1909, d. September 17, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 227-10-3520.6 Les Calvin Runion was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 He was born on January 24, 1909 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.6,1,3,4,5,7 He married Glenna Clyde Angle, daughter of Leonard Chester Angle and Maude Lena Sisson, on August 3, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,1,2,9,10,11,5 Les Calvin Runion died on September 17, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.1,8,5,7 He RUNION, Les Calvin, 86, of Check, died Sunday, September 17, 1995. He was born in Brocks Gap (Rockingham County) in 1909. Les was a member and deacon of Floyd Baptist Church, a member of Masonic Lodge #329 in Floyd and the Check Ruritan Club. He was a dedicated farmer, and was instrumental in establishing the Virginia Farm Bureau in Floyd County and served as their insurance advisor for 10 years. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Glenna Angle Runion, Check; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Violet and Cliff Carpenter, Brandon, Fla., Hilda Swisher, Orlando, Fla; two nephews, Richard Hafeman, Brandon, Fla., Robert Fortune, Orlando, Fla., and four great nieces and nephews. Interment will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery, with graveside rites by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329. on September 18, 1995.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 75, District 115-16, Norfolk, Virginia12

Occupation

1950Naval air station aviation supply inspector12

Family

Glenna Clyde Angle b. April 14, 1914, d. January 26, 2010
Marriage*Les Calvin Runion married Glenna Clyde Angle, daughter of Leonard Chester Angle and Maude Lena Sisson, on August 3, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,1,2,9,10,11,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Les Calvin Runion obituary in the Sep 18, 1995 edition.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maude Sisson Angle obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Angle Runion obituary in the Jan 28, 2010 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Dewey Looney1,2,3,4

M, b. June 10, 1899, d. October 10, 1974
FatherJoseph David Looney5,6,3,4 b. August 31, 1872, d. June 27, 1950
MotherDolly Rose Craft5,6,3,4 b. August 12, 1876, d. May 16, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0557.7 Cecil Dewey Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on June 10, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.7,2 He married Virginia Ann Reynolds, daughter of Ballard W. Reynolds and Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble, on December 30, 1918 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 Cecil Dewey Looney married Lake Wallace, daughter of Henley Milton Wallace and Omah Della Ferrell, on November 28, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Lake was married to a Mr. Woods and widowed before she married Cecil.3 Cecil Dewey Looney died on October 10, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 171, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 25, District 89, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 22, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 188, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Sawmill truck driver9
1940Farmer10

Family 1

Virginia Ann Reynolds b. November 21, 1897, d. May 19, 1936
Marriage*Cecil Dewey Looney married Virginia Ann Reynolds, daughter of Ballard W. Reynolds and Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble, on December 30, 1918 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Lake Wallace b. May 2, 1908, d. December 28, 1982
Marriage*Cecil Dewey Looney married Lake Wallace, daughter of Henley Milton Wallace and Omah Della Ferrell, on November 28, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Lake was married to a Mr. Woods and widowed before she married Cecil.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joe M. Looney obituary in the Jul 13, 2022 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alva McCoy Wright obituary in the Mar 17, 2012 edition.
  13. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford1,2,3,4

M, b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964
FatherJames Harvey Crawford5,2,6 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938
MotherLula Mae Nora Starkes5,2,6 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922
     Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 228-01-5089.7 He was born on October 16, 1895 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 9, 1896.7,6,8 He married Ida Gladys Adams on January 12, 1916.1,9,4 Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford died on September 12, 1964 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 68.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 78, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 84, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Iron ore miner3
1930Rayon plant oiler9
1940Rayon mill truck driver10

Family

Ida Gladys Adams b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981
Marriage*Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford married Ida Gladys Adams on January 12, 1916.1,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Frances Crawford Smith obituary in the Aug 17, 2010 edition.

Bessie Mae Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 1, 1899, d. March 24, 1956
FatherJames Harvey Crawford1,2,3 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938
MotherLula Mae Nora Starkes1,2,3 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922
     Bessie Mae Crawford was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 She was born on February 1, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,6 She married Everett Clarence Crawford, son of Nathan Crawford and Daisy McCarty, on March 1, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,6 Bessie Mae Crawford died on March 24, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 404, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 284, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Family

Everett Clarence Crawford b. October 27, 1894, d. November 12, 1975
Marriage*Bessie Mae Crawford married Everett Clarence Crawford, son of Nathan Crawford and Daisy McCarty, on March 1, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernie Crawford obituary in the Dec 12, 2005 edition.
  5. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Everette Clarence Crawford.
  6. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Bessie Mae Crawford.
  7. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth T. Crawford, Sr., obituary in the Aug 28, 2001 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherlie Everett Crawford obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Juanita Crawford Pring.
  15. [S3861] Forest Chapel Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home Records for Beauford Crawford.

Lee Houston Campbell1,2,3,4

M, b. July 4, 1894, d. March 3, 1965
FatherBud Deacon Campbell5,6,4 b. February 16, 1871, d. December 11, 1944
MotherWilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford5,6,7,4 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-9932.8 Lee Houston Campbell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PVT CO F 305 ENGINEERS WWI."2,4 He was born on July 4, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4 He married Tincie Amanda Huffman circa 1921.9,2,3,4 Lee Houston Campbell died on March 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 326, District 58, Iron Mound, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 251, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 238, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner9
1940Rayon spinner10

Family

Tincie Amanda Huffman b. March 20, 1899, d. March 29, 1972
Marriage*Lee Houston Campbell married Tincie Amanda Huffman circa 1921.9,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred H. Campbell obituary in the Aug 10, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sonia Crawford Campbell obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Lee Campbell obituary in the Mar 20, 2019 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Elizabeth Campbell1

F, b. August 26, 1896, d. November 14, 1984
FatherBud Deacon Campbell2,3 b. February 16, 1871, d. December 11, 1944
MotherWilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford2,3 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
     Her married name was Saville.1 Her Social Security Number was 223-64-6521.4 Mary Elizabeth Campbell married Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville.1 Mary Elizabeth Campbell was born on August 26, 1896 at Virginia.1,4 As of circa 1918,her married name was McCallister.5 She married Albert M. McCallister circa 1918.1,5 Mary Elizabeth Campbell died on November 14, 1984 at age 88.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 326, District 58, Iron Mound, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 283, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 60, District 9, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 80, District 12-12, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville b. July 13, 1893, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Campbell married Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville.1 

Family 2

Albert M. McCallister b. 1878, d. 1963
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Campbell married Albert M. McCallister circa 1918.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.

Grace Bell Campbell1

F, b. August 20, 1898, d. October 20, 1987
FatherBud Deacon Campbell2,3,1 b. February 16, 1871, d. December 11, 1944
MotherWilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford2,3,1 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-4376.4 Grace Bell Campbell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 20, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,4,1 As of January 4, 1918,her married name was Johnson.5 She married Edward Boyd Johnson on January 4, 1918.5,6,1 Grace Bell Campbell died on October 20, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 326, District 58, Iron Mound, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 173, District 29, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 60, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 402, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Edward Boyd Johnson b. January 20, 1888, d. September 22, 1966
Marriage*Grace Bell Campbell married Edward Boyd Johnson on January 4, 1918.5,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  6. [S2542] News Virginian, The, From the Graphet Eldee Johnson obituary in the Apr 13, 2011 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Beatrice Johnson Deel obituary in the Aug 31, 2006 edition.
  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.