Ethel Siner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 20, 1892, d. December 14, 1976
FatherPhilip Merriman Siner1,2,5 b. April 22, 1867
MotherCleopatra Albertine Custer1,2,5 b. May 10, 1872, d. August 1, 1957
     Ethel Siner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8159.6 She was born on August 20, 1892 at Virginia.1,4,6,5 As of circa 1914,her married name was Shockey.7 She married Herman Clinton Shockey circa 1914.8,3,7,4,5 Ethel Siner died on December 14, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 244, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 72, District 28, Danville, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle Bryon Custer2
1910Dwelling 116, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 181, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Herman Clinton Shockey b. August 5, 1888, d. October 16, 1941
Marriage*Ethel Siner married Herman Clinton Shockey circa 1914.8,3,7,4,5 
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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Francis Siner Shockey, Sr. obituary in the Nov 18, 2005 edition.
  4. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2048] McLaughlin - Coates & Shockey - Brewer, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=genealogy82&id=I39654
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Myrtle Gaye Siner1,2,3

F, b. October 15, 1898, d. February 24, 1983
FatherPhilip Merriman Siner4,5,1,2,3 b. April 22, 1867
MotherCleopatra Albertine Custer4,5,1,2,6,3 b. May 10, 1872, d. August 1, 1957
     Myrtle Gaye Siner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Hall.3 She married Mark Hall.3 Myrtle Gaye Siner was born on October 15, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She died on February 24, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 244, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 116, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 67, District 56, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 244, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-4A, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Veterns Bureau stenographer2
1940Secretary6

Family

Mark Hall
Marriage*Myrtle Gaye Siner married Mark Hall.3 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Harding Custer1,2

M, b. July 17, 1921, d. March 22, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-0339.3 Cecil Harding Custer was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT U.S. Army WWII."4 He married Myrtle Anne Turner, daughter of Samuel Jackson Turner and Gillie Radford.4 Cecil Harding Custer was born on July 17, 1921.3,4 He died on March 22, 1984 at age 62.4,2

Family

Myrtle Anne Turner b. July 29, 1914, d. January 18, 2003
Marriage*He married Myrtle Anne Turner, daughter of Samuel Jackson Turner and Gillie Radford.4 
Child
  • Mark Wayne Custer5,1,2

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S991] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 17.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Myrtle Anne Turner1,2

F, b. July 29, 1914, d. January 18, 2003
FatherSamuel Jackson Turner3,2 b. April 18, 1886
MotherGillie Radford3,2
     Myrtle Anne Turner married Cecil Harding Custer.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-03-2723.5 Myrtle Anne Turner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 Her married name was Custer. She was born on July 29, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She died on January 18, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.5,6 She CUSTER, Myrtle Turner, 88, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2003 in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Custer, of Floyd; a granddaughter, Michelle Custer, of Roanoke; and a great-granddaughter, Carey Hughes; a brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Ruth Turner, of New Castle, Ind; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lucy Houchins, of Marinia Del Ray, Calif. and Christine and Claude Rorrer, of West Minister, Md. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Shockley officiating, with interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home. on January 20, 2003.6

Family

Cecil Harding Custer b. July 17, 1921, d. March 22, 1984
Marriage*She married Cecil Harding Custer.4 
Child
  • Mark Wayne Custer7,6,1

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Turner Custer obituary in the Jan 20, 2003 edition.
  7. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lewis Harvey Angle1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 14, 1929, d. December 6, 2007
FatherJohn Fay Angle Sr.1,3,9,10,11,12,6 b. April 8, 1894, d. August 24, 1988
MotherLeo Mae Janney1,9,10,11,12,6 b. November 17, 1902, d. September 25, 1973
     Lewis Harvey Angle was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 223-38-9711.6 He was born on October 14, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7 He married Elsie Christine Bennington, daughter of Earl John Bennington and Elsie B. Hale, on June 23, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,1,15,4 Lewis Harvey Angle died on December 6, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.4,5,6,16,8 He Lewis Harvey Angle, 78, of Check, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2007. He served in the United States Navy on the submarine USS Tusk. Lewis was always willing to help out anyone and was very active in serving his community. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Lewis was also an active member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854, Floyd, Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. and the Great Oaks Country Club, where he was instrumental in establishing the back 9. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Bennington Angle and a son, Melvin G. Angle. He is survived by his children and spouses, Steve L. Angle, Van and Janice Angle and Winona A. and David E. Baker; grandchildren and spouses, Justin Angle, Shawn Angle, Shannon and Lori Angle, Stacy Baker, Andrea and Allen Sehen and Colt Baker; great-grandson, Hunter Angle; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Louise Angle and Sam and Gwinn Angle; sister, Mildred Thomson; stepgrandchildren, Mickey and Anita Alderman, Barry Alderman and Angie Alderman; stepgreat grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley and Michael; sisters-in-Law and brothers-in-Law, Ruth and John Harman and Nancy and Billy Bandy and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery with graveside Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion #127. on December 7, 2007.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 38, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 27, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 7, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1950Farm helper17

Family

Elsie Christine Bennington b. January 28, 1929, d. October 22, 2000
Marriage*Lewis Harvey Angle married Elsie Christine Bennington, daughter of Earl John Bennington and Elsie B. Hale, on June 23, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,1,15,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S935] VA Montgomery Co., Register 6, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Faye Angle obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Harvey Angle obituary in the Dec 7, 2007 edition.
  5. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Leo Janney Angle obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Samuel Angle obituary in the Nov 27, 2014 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Hale Bennington obituary in the Jun 29, 1995 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl John Bennington obituary in the May 10, 1991 edition.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Angle obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Ruth Bennington Harman obituary in the Jan 5, 2013 edition.
  20. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Lou Angle1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1932, d. April 14, 1932
FatherJohn Fay Angle Sr.4,1,2,3 b. April 8, 1894, d. August 24, 1988
MotherLeo Mae Janney4,2,3 b. November 17, 1902, d. September 25, 1973
     Mary Lou Angle was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on April 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3 She died on April 14, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records has a death date of Apr 15, 1932 and her age as 5 days.4,1,3

Citations

  1. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Charles Daniel Cox1,2

M, b. June 6, 1862, d. May 9, 1937
     Charles Daniel Cox was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 6, 1862 at Virginia.2 He married Eliza Ellen Custer, daughter of Mark Henry Custer and Rhoda E. Gray, circa 1897.3,4,2 Charles Daniel Cox died on May 9, 1937 at Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74; His gravestone has a death date of May 12, 1937.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 401, District 90, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 298, District 109, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 264, District 166, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Merchant4
1910Furniture merchant5
1920Farmer6

Family

Eliza Ellen Custer b. April 3, 1874, d. October 6, 1964
Marriage*Charles Daniel Cox married Eliza Ellen Custer, daughter of Mark Henry Custer and Rhoda E. Gray, circa 1897.3,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2045] Bee, The, From Joyce Gray Cox obituary in the Jan 12, 1954 edition.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Eva H. Custer1,2,3,4

F, b. May 20, 1892, d. September 16, 1982
FatherMark Henry Custer1,2,3,5,6,7,4 b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
MotherMary Catherine Prillaman1,3,5,6,7,4 b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
     Eva H. Custer was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 231-62-4223.8 Her married name was Trent. She was born on May 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4 She married Dr. John Andrew Trent circa 1927.2,9 Eva H. Custer died on September 16, 1982 at Danville, Virginia, at age 90.8,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 72, District 28, Danville, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Bryon5
1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 8, District 44, Danville, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Bryon10
1930Dwelling 111, District 15, Danville, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 69, District 106-14, Danville, Virginia11

Occupation

1920Stenographer10

Family

Dr. John Andrew Trent b. August 7, 1889, d. September 30, 1975
Marriage*Eva H. Custer married Dr. John Andrew Trent circa 1927.2,9 

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  7. [S2045] Bee, The, From Rhoda Lavalette Custer obituary in the Apr 30, 1970 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dr. John Andrew Trent1,2

M, b. August 7, 1889, d. September 30, 1975
     Dr. John Andrew Trent was buried at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 230-32-7351.4 He was born on August 7, 1889 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2,4,3 He married Eva H. Custer, daughter of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, circa 1927.5,1 Dr. John Andrew Trent died on September 30, 1975 at age 86.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 15, Danville, VirginiaJohn and his wife were enumerated in the household of his sister-in-law Mary Custer1
1940Dwelling 69, District 106-14, Danville, Virginia6

Occupation

1930Drug store propriator1
1940Drug store pharmacist6

Family

Eva H. Custer b. May 20, 1892, d. September 16, 1982
Marriage*Dr. John Andrew Trent married Eva H. Custer, daughter of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, circa 1927.5,1 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S4319] Glenwood Memorial Park, Iredell Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rhoda Lavalette Custer1,2,3,4

F, b. March 12, 1894, d. April 29, 1970
FatherMark Henry Custer2,5,6,7,3,8,4 b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
MotherMary Catherine Prillaman5,6,7,3,8,4 b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
     Rhoda Lavalette Custer was born on March 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Mar 12, 1898.5,4 She died on April 29, 1970 at Danville, Virginia, at age 76.4 She Miss Rhoda Lavalette Custer died in Memorial Hospital last night after a decline in health of two years. She had been a patient in the hospital two weeks. Born in Floyd County March 12, 1898, she was a daughter of the late Mark Henry Custer and Mary Prillaman Custer, and had lived in Danville most of her life. She was a member of Moffelt Memorial Baptist Church and was a graduate of Averett College, teaching for many years in the Danville public schools. She is survived by one sister and one brother, Mrs. Eva Custer Trent of Danville and Estle T. Custer of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at ll a.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel, and temporary entombment will be in the Rowe Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home and the family is at the residence of Mrs. Trent, 1470 North Main Street. on April 30, 1970.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 156, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 111, District 15, Danville, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her sister-in-law Mary Custer1
1940Dwelling 14, District 106-17, Danville, Virginia9

Occupation

1920High school teacher7
1930City school teacher1
1940Teacher9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  3. [S2045] Bee, The, From Mark Henry Custer obituary in the Nov 16, 1931 edition.
  4. [S2045] Bee, The, From Rhoda Lavalette Custer obituary in the Apr 30, 1970 edition.
  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. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Henry Bryan Custer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 2, 1896, d. March 10, 1969
FatherMark Henry Custer6,7,1,2,8,9,10,4 b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
MotherMary Catherine Prillaman6,1,2,8,9,10,4 b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9191.11 Henry Bryan Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 2, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,4,5 He married Clairmond Aretta "Claire" Cyphers circa 1924.12,4 Henry Bryan Custer died on March 10, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.11,4 He Funeral services for H. Bryan Custer will be held Thursday morning at Oakley's Chapel in Roanoke. Mr. Custer died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Roanoke. He was the brother of Mrs. Eva Custer Trent and Miss Rhoda L. Custer, both of Danville. Also surviving are his wife, one brother, one son and one daughter, all of Roanoke, another son of San Antonio, Tex., and 10 grandchildren. on March 12, 1969.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 156, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 440, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Store bookkeeper12

Family

Clairmond Aretta "Claire" Cyphers
Marriage*Henry Bryan Custer married Clairmond Aretta "Claire" Cyphers circa 1924.12,4 
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. [S2045] Bee, The, From H. Bryan Custer obituary in the Mar 12, 1969 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2045] Bee, The, From Mark Henry Custer obituary in the Nov 16, 1931 edition.
  10. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joy Belinda Dent obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Imogene Custer Dent Hickam obituary in the Dec 16, 2017 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Isaac Irvin Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. November 14, 1899, d. March 26, 1978
FatherJames Tazwell Martin10,7,8 b. July 27, 1871, d. September 25, 1949
MotherChloe Alice Blackwell10,7,8 b. April 29, 1876, d. June 10, 1932
     Isaac Irvin Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 He Isaac Irvin Martin, age 78, died Wednesday in a local nursing home. Surviving are his five sons, Edmond Martin, Christiansburg; John Martin, Iran; Leroy Martin, Roanoke; Earnest Martin, Roanoke; Vernon Martin, Christiansburg; eight daughters, Mrs. Vern (Chlorine) Clower, Mrs. Weldon Junior (Donna) King, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Willie Wayne (Eloise) Gearhart, Mrs. Archie (Lena) McAlexander, Mrs. Dalton (Ocie) Thompson, Mrs. Warren (Blondine) Vest, all of Pilot; Mrs. Carl (Earnestine Jane) Nichols, Roanoke; Mrs. Phillip (Betty) Carr, Check. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery.5 His Social Security Number was 223-22-8793.11 He was born on November 14, 1899 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,7,8,9,11 He married Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, daughter of John Henderson Angle and Octavia Conner, on June 19, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,7 Isaac Irvin Martin died on March 26, 1978 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,2,5,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 124, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 156, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 115, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1918Farmer10
1920Farm laborer12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14
1950Farmer15

Family

Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle b. December 22, 1899, d. December 16, 1954
Marriage*Isaac Irvin Martin married Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, daughter of John Henderson Angle and Octavia Conner, on June 19, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Isaac Irvin Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chlorine Mae Martin Clower obituary in the Jul 25, 2011 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [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.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee Roy Martin obituary in the Jan 14, 1999 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edmond Angle Martin obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Lois Martin King obituary in the Jan 10, 2018 edition.
  23. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  24. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  25. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Martin Gearheart obituary in the Feb 13, 2011 edition.
  26. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  27. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  28. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  29. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Martin Carr obituary in the May 29, 1988 edition.

Irvin Mark Custer1,2,3,4

M, b. September 8, 1905, d. April 19, 1950
FatherMark Henry Custer5,6,7,8,9,10,1,2,3,11 b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
MotherMary Catherine Prillaman5,7,8,9,10,1,2,3,4 b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
     Irvin Mark Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,12,4 He was born on September 8, 1905 at Graysville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,11,12 He married Marjorie Rae Blanche Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 24, 1939 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Irvin Mark Custer died on April 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.2,12,4 He Irvin Mark Custer, 44, died Wednesday morning at his home, 915 Jamison Ave., S.E. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Marjorie Rumberg Custer; his mother, Mrs. M. H. Custer, Copper Hill; four brothers and three sisters: H. B. Custer, E. B. Custer and E. T. Custer, Roanoke; C. C. Custer, Copper Hill; Mrs. J. A. Trent, Danville; Miss Rhoda Custer, Washington, D.C; Mrs. F. C. Blair, Gretna; two half sisters: Mrs. Tina Siner, Roanoke, and Mrs. Eliza Cox, Danville. Interment will be in Sherwood. on April 20, 1950.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 156, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 162, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1940Barber13

Family

Marjorie Rae Blanche Rumburg b. May 3, 1918, d. June 27, 2013
Marriage*Irvin Mark Custer married Marjorie Rae Blanche Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 24, 1939 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Mark Custer obituary in the Apr 20, 1950 edition.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2045] Bee, The, From Mark Henry Custer obituary in the Nov 16, 1931 edition.
  10. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  11. [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.
  12. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Estle Thomas Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 14, 1908, d. February 2, 1983
FatherMark Henry Custer2,8,1,9,10,11,3,4,5,7 b. July 30, 1843, d. November 4, 1931
MotherMary Catherine Prillaman8,1,9,10,11,3,4,5,7 b. January 27, 1867, d. September 19, 1954
     Estle Thomas Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 14, 1908 at Graysville, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He married Martha Hortense Stanley on March 29, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,7 Estle Thomas Custer died on February 2, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 156, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 9, District 911, Stowe, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania12
1940Dwelling 69, District 106-14, Danville, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Boat yard laborer12
1940Drug store clerk13

Family

Martha Hortense Stanley b. April 13, 1922, d. May 11, 1990
Marriage*Estle Thomas Custer married Martha Hortense Stanley on March 29, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S989] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 50.
  3. [S2045] Bee, The, From Rhoda Lavalette Custer obituary in the Apr 30, 1970 edition.
  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. [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.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2045] Bee, The, From Mark Henry Custer obituary in the Nov 16, 1931 edition.
  11. [S2045] Bee, The, From Byron Homer Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1926 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Imogene Aretta Custer1,2,3,4

F, b. April 29, 1926, d. December 14, 2017
FatherHenry Bryan Custer1,3,5,4 b. October 2, 1896, d. March 10, 1969
MotherClairmond Aretta "Claire" Cyphers1,3,5,4
     Imogene Aretta Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 29, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 As of December 20, 1947,her married name was Dent.3 She married Carl Robert Henry Dent on December 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,4 As of November 24, 1975,her married name was Hickam.3 Imogene Aretta Custer married Worley Squire Hickam Jr. on November 24, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Imogene Aretta Custer died on December 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 91.4 She Imogene Custer Dent Hickam, 91, of Roanoke died Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born April 29, 1926 a daughter of the late Henry “H.B.” and Clairmond C. Custer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Robert Dent and second husband, Worley S. Hickam; daughter, Joy Belinda Dent; sons, Barry Steven Dent and Bryan “Wesley” Dent; 4 brothers and 2 grandchildren. Surviving her are he children, Carl R. Dent; John W. “Butch” Dent (Charlotte); daughters, Karen S. Greer (Robert) and Cathy L. Carr; daughter-in-law, Cathi Dent; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her Bingo Buddies and the Gospel Café Family. The family will receive friends Monday, December 18, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke. A celebration of Imogene’s life will be held 1 pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Lotz Funeral Home-Roanoke with Pastor Michael Hass officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 16, 2017.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 440, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family 1

Carl Robert Henry Dent b. December 1, 1920, d. March 15, 1966
Marriage*Imogene Aretta Custer married Carl Robert Henry Dent on December 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,4 
Children

Family 2

Worley Squire Hickam Jr. b. March 15, 1915, d. May 24, 1980
Marriage*Imogene Aretta Custer married Worley Squire Hickam Jr. on November 24, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Imogene Custer Dent Hickam obituary in the Dec 16, 2017 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joy Belinda Dent obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Carl Robert Henry Dent, Jr. obituary.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Barry Steven Dent obituary.

Homer Granderson Custer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 25, 1929, d. December 5, 1989
FatherHenry Bryan Custer1,5 b. October 2, 1896, d. March 10, 1969
MotherClairmond Aretta "Claire" Cyphers1,5
     His Social Security Number was 229-32-2426.7 Homer Granderson Custer was buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.4 He married Lula Pearl Long.4,6 Homer Granderson Custer was born on December 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,3,4 He died on December 5, 1989 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 59.7,3,8,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 440, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Lula Pearl Long b. February 17, 1932, d. August 31, 1984
Marriage*Homer Granderson Custer married Lula Pearl Long.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S6380] Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2007] Salisbury Post, From the Debra Custer Andrews obituary in the Feb 5, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  9. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Aretta Marie Mumme obituary in the Jul 22, 2014 edition.
  10. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  11. [S6381] Shamesha Custer Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/88081519/person/48562499953/facts

Theresa A. Custer1,2,3,4

F, b. April 14, 1927, d. September 29, 2003
FatherClaude Clarence Custer1,2,3,5,4 b. May 28, 1899, d. March 5, 1959
MotherMartha Elizabeth Bell1,2,3,5,4 b. May 4, 1904, d. September 18, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-7504.6 Theresa A. Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She married James Leonard "Jim" Smith Jr.1 Her married name was Smith. Theresa A. Custer was born on April 14, 1927 at Virginia.2,6 She died on September 29, 2003 at Virginia at age 76.1,6 She SMITH, Theresa Custer, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, September 29, 2003. She was the widow of James "Jim" L. Smith, Jr. and a daughter of the late C. Clarence Custer and Martha "Mattie" Bell Custer of Floyd. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry L. Custer of Staunton and a sister, Lethia Custer Manning Apt of Roanoke. She is survived by a very special friend, Anthony J. LaSalle; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Alisa Smith of Cleveland, Tenn; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Smith Dooley and Alton C. Dooley of Buchanan; granddaughter, Rebecca Smith; grandson, Andrew Smith, both of Cohutta, Ga; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis D. and Connie Poff Custer of Wilson, Va; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Custer Schilling and Harry Schilling of North Port, Fla., Gloriadene Custer Lancaster of Bent Mountain, Artie Custer Jones and Alvin Jones of Sandston, Va; step-grandson, Alton C. Dooley, Jr. and his wife, Brett of Martinsville; three step-granddaughters, Courtney and Melissa Hirneisen of Cleveland, Tenn., Melissa Dooley Brandimore and her husband, Ken of Tempe, Ariz; two step-great-grandsons and two step-great-granddaughters. Theresa retired from Tultex Corporation in 1985 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church in Roanoke, and was a volunteer with Senior Friends at Lewis-Gale Hospital for 11 years. She was a graduate of Check High School, Class of 1944 of Floyd County, Va. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel . on October 1, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 131, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

James Leonard "Jim" Smith Jr.
Marriage*Theresa A. Custer married James Leonard "Jim" Smith Jr.1 
Children
  • Gregory Alan Smith1
  • Pamela Dawn Smith1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theresa Custer Smith obituary in the Oct 1, 2003 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S990] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 06.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Harry Linville Custer obituary in the Dec 10, 1984 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edmond Angle Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. May 1, 1919, d. August 3, 2002
FatherIsaac Irvin Martin5,6,1,7,8,9,10,2,11 b. November 14, 1899, d. March 26, 1978
MotherLola Elberta Elizabeth Angle5,6,1,8,9,10,2,11 b. December 22, 1899, d. December 16, 1954
     Edmond Angle Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,12 His Social Security Number was 223-22-8792.13 He was born on May 1, 1919 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,2,3,11 He married Betty Augusta Lancaster, daughter of Lewis Harvey Lancaster and Pearl V./E. "Pearlie" Conner, on February 5, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,14 Edmond Angle Martin died on August 3, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.1,13,4 He MARTIN, Edmond Angle, 83, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2002. He was the son of the late Irvin and Lola Angle Martin of Floyd County. A veteran of World War II, serving from 1941 until 1945, he retired from American Electric Power after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Irvin Lewis Martin and Lee Roy Martin and two sisters, Mary Ann Martin and Betty Martin Carr. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Lancaster Martin; a daughter, Shirley J. Martin; a son, Ralph E. Martin, both of Christiansburg; a special grandson, Pvt. Christopher Lewis Martin; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Blondine and Warren Vest, Eloise and Willie Wayne Gearheart, Lena and Archie McAlexander, Ocie and Dalton Thompson, all of Pilot, Chlorine Clower, of Riner, Donna and Junior King, of Christiansburg, Jane Ernestine Nichols, of Roanoke; three brothers, J.T. Martin, of Virginia Beach, Ernest and Connie Martin, of Roanoke, Vernon and Sandra Martin, of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C; one sister-in-law, Cigile Martin, of Roanoke; a host of nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 4, 2002.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 124, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 156, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 376, District 61-27, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Truck driver10
1950Power company lineman15

Family

Betty Augusta Lancaster b. March 5, 1927, d. December 12, 2007
Marriage*Edmond Angle Martin married Betty Augusta Lancaster, daughter of Lewis Harvey Lancaster and Pearl V./E. "Pearlie" Conner, on February 5, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edmond Angle Martin obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee Roy Martin obituary in the Jan 14, 1999 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Isaac Irvin Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Lancaster Martin obituary in the Dec 14, 2007 edition.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Edwin Lancaster1,2,3

M, b. August 8, 1928, d. November 12, 2001
FatherJasper Edwin Lancaster1,4,5,3 b. December 18, 1893, d. May 27, 1979
MotherAda Isabell Wickham1,4,5,3 b. May 13, 1900, d. October 12, 1993
     John Edwin Lancaster was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 229-32-0455.6 He was born on August 8, 1928 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,3 He married Gloriadean Frances Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on December 6, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 John Edwin Lancaster died on November 12, 2001 at Virginia at age 73.1,6 He LANCASTER, John Edwin, 73, of Bent Mountain, died Monday, November 12, 2001. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army, and was a former member of the Bent Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. He retired as owner-operator of Lancaster Egg Farm. He was also a driver for Mundy Motor Lines & Jones and Hennis Freight Lines. After retirement, he drove for H.L. Lawson & Sons. He was born August 8, 1928, a son of the late Jasper E. Lancaster and Ada Wickham Lancaster. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloriadene Custer Lancaster; his sons, Terry E. Lancaster and his fiance, Kathy Poff, Jeffrey L. Lancaster; granddaughters, Amber Lancaster Gaither and her husband, Stan Gaither, Kesha Poff, Jeanette Lancaster and Kelley Lancaster; a great-grandson, Jalen Gaither; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Lew and Lois Lancaster, Gordon, Sr. (Jackie) and Doris Lancaster; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Gerry and Ted Pelton, Betsy Coles, Phyllis and Frank Carroll; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lewis and Connie Custer, Theresa Smith, Mary and Harry Schilling, Artie and Al Jones; also nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. William Jester officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bent Mountain Fire Department, P.O. Drawer D, Bent Mountain, Va. 24059 or to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road SW (Suite A), Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on November 14, 2001.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 79, District 7, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Gloriadean Frances Custer
Marriage*John Edwin Lancaster married Gloriadean Frances Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on December 6, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edwin Lancaster obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005, Via an email from Gloriadene Custer Lancaster.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Wickham Lancaster obituary in the Oct 14, 1993 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffrey L. Lancaster obituary in the Jul 5, 2021 edition.