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     Verna "Vernie" Sexton was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 21674 Monroe Road, Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 31, 1895 at Tennessee.² She married Jasper "Jack" Poff, son of William Burwell Thomas Poff and Mary Jane Keith, on July 29, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 29, 1917,her married name was Poff. Verna "Vernie" Sexton died on September 9, 1966 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 71.²

     Lucy Ferris was born circa 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married William C. Collins on August 7, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 7, 1878,her married name was Collins.

     William Easom Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He On his marriage certificate, William Poff listed no father and his mother as Emaline Poff. I am making an educated guess that his mother is the unmarried Emeline Poff, daughter of Anthony and Sarah Poff. His death certificate confirms the identity of his parents.⁴ He was born circa 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Jul 16, 1867.^1,2,4 He married Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, daughter of William C. Collins and Lucy Ferris, on September 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his marriage certificate, William Poff listed no father and his mother as Emaline Poff.^1,4 William Easom Poff died on July 23, 1946 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     John Med Atkinson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on August 13, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Lonnie Magretta DeHart circa 1926.⁵ John Med Atkinson died on May 8, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 49.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-0109.¹¹ Dennis Madison Shockey was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on June 9, 1899 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; On his WWI draft registration card his birth date was Jun 19, 1899.^{11,12,9,2,3,4,5} He married Sadie Grace Spangler on March 23, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^13,1,14,9,2 Dennis Madison Shockey died on March 13, 1973 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,4 He Dennis Madison Shockey, 73, of Fayetteville died Tuesday morning in an Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. Born June 9, 1899, in Fayette County, he was a son of the late Hayden and Sara Martin Shockey. He was member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church and LaFayette Lodge No. 157, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Spangler Shockey; three sons, Gene of Fairmont, Jack principal at Fayetteville High School, and Thomas of Sauk Village, Ill; one brother, Walter of Fayetteville; four sisters, Mrs. Lena Holstine of Willis Branch and Mrs. Pattie Nugen, Mrs. Clara Broach and Mrs. Annie Bennett, all of Fayetteville, and nine grandchildren. Burial will be at the Huse Memorial Park at Fayetteville. on March 14, 1973.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-07-9236.⁸ Walter Lewis Shockey was buried at Hugheston Memorial Park, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He was born on June 13, 1903 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Audrey G. McClung on December 24, 1925 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,3,11,7 Walter Lewis Shockey died on September 13, 1976 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.³ He Services for Walter Lewis Shockey, 73, will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Hugheston Memorial Park. He died in a Charleston hospital Monday of natural causes. Born June 13, 1903, at Dempsey, he was a son of the late Hayden and Sarah Jane Martin Shockey. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church and United Mine Workers. His wife, Audrey McClung Shockey, died in March 1967. Survivors include a son, Paul B. of Charleston; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smith of Oak Hill, Mrs. Sarah Martin of Warner Robbins, Ga., Mrs. Shirley Pigg of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. June Blackwelder of Jacksonville, Fla; four sisters, Mrs. Patty Nugen and Mrs. Clara Broach, both of Fayetteville, Fayetteville and Mrs. Lena Holstein of Pax; 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. on September 14, 1976.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-4006.⁷ Lena F. Shockey was born on March 27, 1904 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of August 6, 1922,her married name was Halstein.³ She married Clarence Franklin Holstein on August 6, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Lena F. Shockey died in November, 1984 at West Virginia at age 80.⁷

     Pattie Ann Shockey was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-68-1148.¹³ She was born on September 18, 1908 at Graydon, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^13,3,4,5 As of April 16, 1928,her married name was Honaker.¹ She married John Eddie Honaker on April 16, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of February 14, 1940,her married name was Nugen.¹² Pattie Ann Shockey married John Theopolis/Theophilus Nugen on February 14, 1940 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,14,12 Pattie Ann Shockey died on December 6, 1988 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^13,3 She Mrs. Pattie Ann Shockey Nugen, 80, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1988, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. She was born in Lansing. Surviving: sons, John Samuel of Lesage, Patrick Allen of Fayetteville; sister, Clara May Broach of Fayetteville; five grandchildren. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on December 8, 1988.³

     Frances Octavia Angle was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2561.¹² She was born on October 12, 1924 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,11,1,2,9,3} As of August 17, 1947,her married name was Knowles.² She married Norman Elmer Knowles Jr. on August 17, 1947 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 Frances Octavia Angle died on September 16, 1998 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 73.^10,12,11,13 She KNOWLES, Frances A., 73, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday morning, September 16, 1998, in a Blacksburg health care center. She was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant, where she served many years as a registered nurse. Surviving are one son, William M. Knowles; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Richard H. Horne, Christiansburg; their children, Heather L. Horne, Winter Park, Fla.. and Brian R. H. Horne, Christiansburg, Katinka and Dale Hawley, Christiansburg; and their children, Jeff and John Hawley, both of Christiansburg; one sister, Mildred Thomson of Floyd; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John F. and Louise Angle, Warner Robins, Ga., Sam and Gwinn Angle, Radford, Lewis and Christine Angle of Check. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on September 18, 1998.¹⁰

     Clara May Shockey was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,9 Her Social Security Number was 235-68-1149.¹⁰ She was born on March 13, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,10,11,9 As of June 29, 1931,her married name was Broach.¹ She married Thomas Nelson Broach on June 29, 1931 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Clara May Shockey died on May 18, 2000 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^10,3,9 She Clara May Shockey Broach, 87, of Fayetteville, Fayette County, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a short illness. She was a housewife and a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church. Surviving: son, Thomas N. Jr. of Oak Hill; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on May 19, 2000.³

     Josephine "Josie" Shockey was buried at Marrs Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 21, 1915 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She died in 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-7700.⁵ Lemuel David Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He was born on August 21, 1891 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His SSDI has a birth date of Aug 2, 1892.^5,2,7,3,4 He married Lora D. Wilson, daughter of Fleming Valentine Wilson and Catherine Funk, on September 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,6 Lemuel David Smith died on September 13, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^6,3,4 He FLOYD -- Lemuel D. Smith, 78, of Copper Hill, died Saturday September 13, 1969 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Lora Wilson Smith; a son, William H. Smith at home; four brothers, R. W. Smith, Jack Smith, N. M. Smith, Copper Hill, James D. Smith, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Lem Stump, Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. Rebecca Backus, South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Luther Schilling, Roanoke. The funeral was Monday September 15, 1969 at 2 p.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with burial in the church cemetery. Wood Funeral Home handled arrangements. on September 18, 1969.⁶

     Roy Langdon Stewart was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Cynthia Catherine Huffman.³ Roy Langdon Stewart was born on February 22, 1889 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He married Minnie E. Hall, daughter of Silas William Hall and Hannah Frances Vest, on July 11, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 Roy Langdon Stewart married Oakie May Wilson, daughter of Fleming Valentine Wilson and Catherine Funk, on September 14, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Roy Langdon Stewart died on June 1, 1962 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,5

     Minnie E. Hall was born circa 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Roy Langdon Stewart, son of John W. Stewart and China Ellen Iddings, on July 11, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of July 11, 1906,her married name was Stewart. Minnie E. Hall died before September 14, 1910.¹

     John Fay Angle Jr. John F. Angle, Jr., February 27, 1926 - July 3, 2020. John F. Angle, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020, with his son Elliott and his daughter-in-law Patricia by his side. At 94 years old, he has left behind a genuine legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. Never did he speak a harsh word to or about anyone. He is now reunited in heaven with his loving wife, Agnes Louise Angle with whom he shared an amazing and loving marriage of 68½ years together. After leaving his family farm in Virginia, Mr. Angle joined the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he was employeed by National Cash Register Company for thirty years, retiring as Regional Branch Service Manager. He then became a successful business owner of Christiansburg Cash Register and then Angle Supply Company for thirty-five years. He was best known for his love of chit-chatting with anyone. He was truly a “Guiding Light” to those who knew him and will be sadly missed by all. Mr. Angle is survived by his children, Elliott Angle (Patricia) and Deborah Coker (David); six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.¹³ He was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on February 27, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,13,6,7,8 He married Lois Ruby Hale, daughter of Hampton P. Hale and Dora Dean Pruitt, on June 21, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ John Fay Angle Jr. and Lois Ruby Hale were divorced in 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.⁵ John Fay Angle Jr. married Agnes Louise Anderson on December 16, 1948 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,14,12 John Fay Angle Jr. died on July 3, 2020 at Houston Co., Georgia, at age 94.^13,6

     Miriam Annie Custer was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on October 30, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married Charles William "Charlie" Aldredge, son of Stanton R. Aldredge and Mary Jane Williams, on February 7, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of February 7, 1884,her married name was Aldredge.¹⁰ As of September 19, 1905,her married name was Walton.¹⁰ Miriam Annie Custer married Thomas Newell Walton on September 19, 1905.¹⁰ As of February 9, 1919,her married name was Terry.⁶ Miriam Annie Custer married William G. Terry on February 9, 1919 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ Miriam Annie Custer and William G. Terry were divorced on June 12, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.⁶ Miriam Annie Custer died on October 14, 1944 at Danville, Virginia, at age 79.^4,5

     Byron Homer Custer was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1865 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 He married Mary Ann Lumpkin on September 29, 1897.^2,3,4 Byron Homer Custer died on April 3, 1926 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 60.^1,2,3,4 He B. H. Custer's Funeral Held From His Home. Danville Attorney Expires In Richmond After Long Illness. Byron Homer Custer for over thirty years a practicing attorney of Danville who died in Richmond Saturday evening was buried from his home, 3503 North Main street at half past three o'clock this afternoon with impressive ceremonies. The funeral was unusually largely attended, the Danville Bar Association being heavily represented also friends of the family many people whom the attorney had befriended in his long life here and those whom he had represented at the bar of justice. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Cleveland Hall, D. D., and Rev. C. J. D. Parker, interment following in a vault in Green Hill cemetery where the remains will be kept for the time being. Morotock Lodge of Masons of which he was long a member officiated at the cemetery. The active pall bearers were John W. Carter, Posie J. Hundley, Harry Wooding, Jr., M. K. Harris, Judge E. 'Walton Brown and A. M. Aiken all members of the Danville Bar Association and Dr. W. W. Robertson and Dr. C. W. Pritchett. Flowers came from every quality and more than seventy friends of the family carried them to the vault. Mr. Custer died shortly after 7 o'clock Saturday night. He was taken to Richmond ten days ago when it became apparent that an operation would have to be performed. For 18 months he had been in declining health and for the last six months he had been in bed. At St. Luke's Hospital he gradually weakened and was in a state of coma for two days after deliberate and was not to be hurried. He was an impressive speaker and was considered a formidable legal antagonist by those arrayed against him. Mr. Custer was a staunch Democrat and became politically active towards the end of his career. He never sought office but was a party worker and In national and state campaigns took the stump for Democracy. At the death of Judge a gallant fight to regain his health. Mrs. Custer and other members of his family were with him throughout the last days. Mr. Custer was one of 14 brothers and sisters and his death at the age of 59 is the first in this family. His aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Custer, of Copper Hill, Floyd county, arrived here on Saturday night and other members of the family group have been coming in since. In addition to his aged parents. Mr. Custer is surived by his widow, formerly Miss Mary A. Lumpkin, of Pittsylvania. His surviving brothers are Dr. Warner P. Custer, of Piggott. Ark; H. B. Custer, of Roanoke, C. C. Custer and Estel Custer, of Floyd county, E. B. Custer, of Roanoke, who are already here, and Irvin Custer, of Pittsburg, and Joseph M. Custer, of Piggott, Ark., who were unable to reach Danville. His sisters who are here include Miss Eva Custer, Miss Carrie Custer and Miss Rhoda Custer, of Danville; Mrs. W. G. Terry, of Pittsylvania county, and Mrs. C. D. Cox, of Pittsylvania. Nieces and nephews who are attending are Mrs. H. C. Shockley, of Virginia; Miss Myrtle Siner, Roanoke; Misses Thelma and Lavaille Cox, of Roanoke. and George C. Aldridge, of Salisbury. News of Mr. Custer's death on Saturday night was not unexpected here. It was known at the time he was taken to Richmond about ten days ago to undergo treatment that his condition was serious, and it had become known that recently he had suffered a set-back and for two days had been in a stage of coma. Mr. Custer was 59 years of age at the time of his death and was a son of M. H. Custer, being born at Copper Hill in Floyd county. He had few early advantages but despite these handicaps he was highly successful in his life's career and at one time enjoyed as large a practice as any Danville lawyer has ever had. He received his early schooling in the schools of the mountains to be found in the rugged county of, his birth. Later he taught school in Floyd county, devoting his spare time to reading. Coming to Danville in his early twenties, he became apprenticed to the late Col. George C. Cabell and in that attorney's office gave himself to the reading of law. He attended a summer course at the University of Virginia and took law under the late John B. Minor, equipping himself for the state bar examination, which he passed. Returning to Danville, he was taken into partnership by Col. Cabell, with the latter's son, the firm being known as Cabell, Cabell and Custer. He became successful rapidly. One of his early cases was a heavy damage, suit which was heard and bitterly fought in the local courts. Another of his appearances was in the case of the suit against Richards, which engrossed the interest of the state. Richards, a Floyd county man, was charged with killing his sweetheart. Three times was Richards convicted and condemned. Each time the attorney found legal grounds for a new trial and finally, on an appeal to the supreme court, he won his client acquittal. In addition to resourcefulness which made him a clever trial lawyer, Mr. Custer was very William Leigh he was mentioned as a possible successor and his friends went to work in his behalf. He secured an endorsement from the bar associations of the surrounding section and had a following in the local bar. Among the endorsements was one from Federal Judge Henry Clay McDowell, who had observed Mr. Custer's practice in the federal courts and who did not hesitate to give him a strong letter. Mr. Custer was not appointed, however. Judge Walton Brown being named as Mr. Leigh's successor. Mr. Custer had two outstanding characteristics. One of them was his complete impervousness to public opinion. For this reason he was often misunderstood and sometimes misjudged. Often slow to make up his mind, he did so without counting the cost and frequently betrayed a high degree of moral courage to take a course which ho knew would be unpopular and for which he would be condemned. Such consequences meant nothing to him once ho had thought out his problem and become convinced that a certain course of action was the right one. Those who came to know him well found behind an impassive exterior and a certain reserve a warm-hearted man and one of such broad tolerance that even when goaded on public issues, ever refrained from speaking ill of his accusers. He was slow to condemn even when others found ho had cause to do so. Mr. Custer's reserve made him a little-known man despite his 35 years of life in Danville and in a profession which threw him constantly before the public. His charitable impulses were known only to those in his confidence, but there are many who enjoyed his generosity. He was signally devoted to his family and he shared his success with them to a large degree. on April 5, 1926.¹

     Warner Prentice Custer M.D. was born on January 10, 1868 at Virginia.^10,7 He married Maude Lucinda Gray circa 1894.¹⁰ Warner Prentice Custer M.D. married Bertha W. Unknown after 1920.¹¹ Warner Prentice Custer M.D. died on November 26, 1949 at Clay Co., Arkansas, at age 81.⁵

     Joseph Montgomery Gray Custer was born on December 26, 1869 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Sarah Hanna "Sallie" Ellis circa 1898.^7,8 Joseph Montgomery Gray Custer died on January 11, 1944 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 74.⁴

     Cleopatra Albertine Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 10, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 She married Philip Merriman Siner, son of Peter Siner and Elizabeth Kefauver, on August 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of August 26, 1891,her married name was Siner. Cleopatra Albertine Custer died on August 1, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.⁵

     Eliza Ellen Custer was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^4,6 She was born on April 3, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of circa 1897,her married name was Cox. She married Charles Daniel Cox circa 1897.^1,7,6 Eliza Ellen Custer died on October 6, 1964 at Danville, Virginia, at age 90.^4,6

     Sarah Hanna "Sallie" Ellis was born in July, 1879 at North Carolina.² She married Joseph Montgomery Gray Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Rhoda E. Gray, circa 1898.^2,4 As of circa 1898,her married name was Custer.² Sarah Hanna "Sallie" Ellis died on November 28, 1934 at Clay Co., Arkansas, at age 55.⁵

     Stanton R. Aldredge was buried at Aldridge Cemetery, north side of Rt. 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born circa 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Jane Williams on January 25, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Stanton R. Aldredge died on April 20, 1865; Died from smallpox.^1,3

     Charles Samuel "Sam" Angle was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8 He was born on February 15, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,7,8 He married Iris Gwinn King, daughter of Wallace Carroll King and Pauline Audrey Akers, on January 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,5,1,2,4,13,8} Charles Samuel "Sam" Angle died on November 24, 2014 at Virginia at age 86.^6,8 He Charles Samuel Angle, 86, of Radford, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Faye and Leo Angle; sister, Frances Knowles; brother, Lewis Angle; and nephew, Melvin Angle. He grew up in Floyd and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gwinn Angle; daughter, Donna Muhly and husband, David; sons, Rodney Radford and wife, Patti, Kelly Angle and wife, Susan, and Terry Angle; six grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Thompson; brother, John Angle and wife, Louise; and other extended family and friends. Sam served four years in the Marines, 16 years in the Air Force and 15 years in the Civil Service. He was a World War II veteran. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. A special thank-you to the VA Pallative Care/Hospice for their loving care of Sam during the last weeks of his life. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd. on November 27, 2014.⁶

     Mary Jane Williams was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on June 14, 1834 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She married Stanton R. Aldredge, son of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on January 25, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ As of January 25, 1848,her married name was Aldridge.⁴ As of June 9, 1868,her married name was Jack.⁵ Mary Jane Williams married John Oliver Jack on June 9, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 Mary Jane Williams died on June 15, 1910 at age 76.²

     Philip Merriman Siner was born on April 22, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Cleopatra Albertine Custer, daughter of Mark Henry Custer and Rhoda E. Gray, on August 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6