Maude Lena Sisson1,2,3

F, b. December 30, 1888, d. May 1, 1975
FatherStanley David Sisson1,4,3 b. January 2, 1856, d. June 13, 1941
MotherLydia Leona Miles1,4,3 b. December 4, 1865, d. June 15, 1922
     Maude Lena Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She SIMPSONS - Mrs. Maude Sisson Angle, age 86, the wife of L. C. Angle, Sr., died at her home Thursday. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Les (Glenna) Runion and Mrs. Marshall (Margaret) Vest, both of Check; two sons, Cline Angle, Simpsons; L. C. Angle, Jr., Abingdon; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Internment in Wilson Cemetery.2 She was born on December 30, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4,6 She married Leonard Chester Angle, son of John Henderson Angle and Octavia Conner, on August 9, 1910 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,4,3,2,7 As of August 9, 1910,her married name was Angle. Maude Lena Sisson died on May 1, 1975 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.1,5,6,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 31, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 29, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 56, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Leonard Chester Angle b. August 25, 1886, d. February 8, 1979
Marriage*Maude Lena Sisson married Leonard Chester Angle, son of John Henderson Angle and Octavia Conner, on August 9, 1910 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,4,3,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maude Sisson Angle obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard C. Angle, Jr. obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Robert J. Going1,2

M, b. circa 1851
FatherRobert A. Going1,2 b. circa 1823
MotherLucinda Harding1,2 b. circa 1826
     Robert J. Going was born circa 1851 at Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 384, St. Annes Parish, Albemarle Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S838] Tina Unknown, "Robert Going," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 11, 2003.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

William S. Going1,2

M, b. circa 1855
FatherRobert A. Going1,2 b. circa 1823
MotherLucinda Harding1,2 b. circa 1826
     William S. Going was born circa 1855 at Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 384, St. Annes Parish, Albemarle Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 286, District 15, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1880Farm laborer3

Citations

  1. [S838] Tina Unknown, "Robert Going," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 11, 2003.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Mary Camilla Frances "Mittie" Branham1,2,3,4

F, b. May 7, 1858, d. February 20, 1920
     Mary Camilla Frances "Mittie" Branham was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.5,3 She was born on May 7, 1858 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr., son of Robert A. Going and Lucinda Harding, on January 10, 1886 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.6,2,7 As of January 10, 1886,her married name was Goin. Mary Camilla Frances "Mittie" Branham died on February 20, 1920 at Cunningham, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 61.5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 94, District 10, Howardsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 138, District 35-6, Township 4, Fluvanna Co., Virginia8

Family

Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr. b. October, 1867, d. circa 1909
Marriage*Mary Camilla Frances "Mittie" Branham married Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr., son of Robert A. Going and Lucinda Harding, on January 10, 1886 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5452] Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S838] Tina Unknown, "Robert Going," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 11, 2003.
  7. [S3469] Ernestine Tabor, "Mary K. Branham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 10, 1912.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  10. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S11962] Unknown compiler, Albemarle County, Virginia Births, 1886-1889.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

William Ira "Willie" Wheeler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 6, 1870, d. June 18, 1956
     William Ira "Willie" Wheeler was buried at Wheeler Family Cemetery, 9160 Old Green Mountain Road, Esmont, Albemarle Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on April 6, 1870 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Julia Etta Goin, daughter of Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr. and Lucy Jane Peters, on March 23, 1904 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.2,5,7 William Ira "Willie" Wheeler died on June 18, 1956 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 86.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 289, District 14, Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 291, District 16, Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 235, District 14, Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 225, District 2-17, Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Blacksmith3
1920Wood chopper8
1930Blacksmith9
1940Stone company laborer10

Family

Julia Etta Goin b. December 22, 1883, d. March 10, 1949
Marriage*William Ira "Willie" Wheeler married Julia Etta Goin, daughter of Nicholas Bouregard Goin Sr. and Lucy Jane Peters, on March 23, 1904 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.2,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S838] Tina Unknown, "Robert Going," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 11, 2003.
  2. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1184] Ernestine Massie Tabor, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3142324&id=I588107213
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S12420] Wheeler Family Cemetery, Albemarle Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Julie Etta Wheeler obituary in the Mar 16, 1949 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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Percy Norman Wheeler obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the George Bledsoe Wheeler, Sr. obituary in the Dec 22, 2018 edition.

Waller Preston Keith1

M, b. October 13, 1881
     Waller Preston Keith was born on October 13, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Leona Mae Howell on November 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Occupation

1905Farmer2

Family

Leona Mae Howell b. circa 1885
Marriage*Waller Preston Keith married Leona Mae Howell on November 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jacob Edwin Keith obituary in the May 6, 2006 edition.

Mame R. Sumner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 7, 1861, d. February 29, 1932
     Mame R. Sumner was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting Township, Jackson Co., Kansas.5,3,4 She was born on November 7, 1861 at Valatie, Columbia Co., New York.6,3,4 She married George Dillon Reed, son of Hosea H. Reed and Susan McVicker, on February 23, 1893 at Whiting, Jackson Co., Kansas.7,4 As of February 23, 1893,her married name was Reed. Mame R. Sumner died on February 29, 1932 at Elmhurst, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 70.3,4 She Mame Sumner Reed was born in Valatie, N. Y. November 7, 1861, and died in Elmhurst hospital, Elmhurst, Ill., of pneumonia, Feb. 29, 1932. Mrs. Reed moved to Kansas when a young girl and married George D. Reed February 23, 1893. To this union were born two sons, Walter H. and Homer D. Reed, both of Villa Park, Ill. She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, two daughter-in-laws and two grandsons, Walter H. Jr., and Robert Arthur. Short funeral services were herd from the Schneider funeral chapel at Elmhurst March 3, the Rev. Bockoven of the Community Congregational church and Rebekah lodge conducting the services. She was a member of both. The body was sent to Whiting for burial in Spring Hill cemetery beside her husband, who preceded her in death eight years ago. She was a member of Eastern Star here. She left Manhattan in the spring of 1927. on March 17, 1932.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 72, District 65, Whiting, Jackson Co., Kansas6
1910Dwelling 22, District 64, Whiting Township, Jackson Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 327, District 127, Manhattan, Riley Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 598, District 68, York, DuPage Co., Illinois8

Family

George Dillon Reed b. July 20, 1852, d. April 30, 1923
Marriage*Mame R. Sumner married George Dillon Reed, son of Hosea H. Reed and Susan McVicker, on February 23, 1893 at Whiting, Jackson Co., Kansas.7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S11760] Manhattan Republic, The, From the Mame Sumner Reed obituary in the Mar 17, 1932 edition.
  5. [S12283] Spring Hill Cemetery, Jackson Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S434] Lonnall Clark (g-g-g-grandson), "Samuel McVicker," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr, 2002.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

George Washington Merritt1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 11, 1870, d. July 9, 1924
     George Washington Merritt was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 11, 1870 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1869.3,5 He married Georgia Anna Crowder, daughter of John Lewis Crowder and Eliza Jane Crowder, on April 20, 1903 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,7,8 George Washington Merritt died on July 9, 1924 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 53.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 43, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 230, District 8, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1910Tannery liquor runner1
1920Shop crane man2

Family

Georgia Anna Crowder b. October 9, 1880, d. August 31, 1958
Marriage*George Washington Merritt married Georgia Anna Crowder, daughter of John Lewis Crowder and Eliza Jane Crowder, on April 20, 1903 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S12528] Covington Virginian, From the Georgia Anna Merritt obituary in the Sep 2, 1958 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Leona Mae Howell1

F, b. circa 1885
     Leona Mae Howell was born circa 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Waller Preston Keith on November 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of November 2, 1905,her married name was Keith.

Family

Waller Preston Keith b. October 13, 1881
Marriage*Leona Mae Howell married Waller Preston Keith on November 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jacob Edwin Keith obituary in the May 6, 2006 edition.

Capt. Abraham Gish "Abe" Blackwell1,2,3

M, b. May 18, 1843, d. December 24, 1928
FatherMoses Blackwell Jr.1,3 b. March 1, 1794, d. March 14, 1863
MotherRebekah Walter1,3 b. November 28, 1813, d. November 6, 1885
     Capt. Abraham Gish "Abe" Blackwell was buried at Blackwell Cemetery, Moses Blackwell farm, Rt. 612, 1.75 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 18, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Miranda Caldora Elizabeth "Dora" Conner, daughter of John Aaron Conner and Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest, on October 1, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 Capt. Abraham Gish "Abe" Blackwell died on December 24, 1928 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 77, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Miranda Caldora Elizabeth "Dora" Conner b. June 18, 1879, d. August 6, 1960
Marriage*Capt. Abraham Gish "Abe" Blackwell married Miranda Caldora Elizabeth "Dora" Conner, daughter of John Aaron Conner and Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest, on October 1, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.
  2. [S699] Unknown, Blackwell Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Clyne Selvan Angle1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 6, 1913, d. October 10, 1986
FatherLeonard Chester Angle8,9,10,3,11,12,13,14,4,5 b. August 25, 1886, d. February 8, 1979
MotherMaude Lena Sisson8,10,3,11,12,13,14,4,5 b. December 30, 1888, d. May 1, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-2427.15 Clyne Selvan Angle was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tech. 5 U.S. Army WWII."16,1,2,7 He Operated a general store at the intersection of 610 and 653 that was established by his great-grandfather James Madison Sisson. The store was sold to John H. Angle in 1916 by John Sisson, then to Leonard Chester Angle, Sr. in 1930 and later acquired by Clyne. The same structure housed the Simpsons Post Office whose postmaster was either a Sisson or an Angle during most of its existence. During WWII, Clyne served in the U.S. Army. (His tombstone shows Tech 5 U.S. Army WWII) He was a Mason and a member of the Smith Chapel Methodist Church located across the street from the store. He SIMPSONS - Clyne Selvan Angle, 73, died at his home Friday. He owned and operated the old Angle Store located in the Locust Grove community of Floyd County which had been operated by members of the Angle Family for over a century. He was a retired postmaster with 40 years of service. He is a member of the Smith Chapel Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served as a member of the Seventh Armored Division in Germany. He was a member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge No. 329, A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife Myrtle Waldron Angle, of Simpsons; two sister, Mrs. Les (Glenna) Runion and Mrs. Margaret Vest, both of Check; one brother, L. C. Angle, Jr., of Abingdon. Internment in the church cemetery.2 He was born on February 6, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,16,1,3,4,5,6,7 He married Myrtle Marie Waldron, daughter of Dewey Cleveland Waldron and Annie Hale, on March 9, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,16,1,2,3,17,4,7 Clyne Selvan Angle died on October 10, 1986 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.8,16,1,2,3,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 31, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 29, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 54, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1939Floyd Co., VirginiaAppointed postmaster at Simpsons Post Office. Served until Mar 7, 1942.19
1940Merchant14
1945Floyd Co., VirginiaAppointed postmaster at Simpsons Post Office19
1950General merchandise store clerk18

Family

Myrtle Marie Waldron b. September 30, 1920, d. December 17, 2015
Marriage*Clyne Selvan Angle married Myrtle Marie Waldron, daughter of Dewey Cleveland Waldron and Annie Hale, on March 9, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,16,1,2,3,17,4,7 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Clyne Selvan Angle.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clyne Selvan Angle obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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 Leonard Chester Angle obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maude Sisson Angle obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard C. Angle, Jr. obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Waldron Angle obituary in the Dec 18, 2015 edition.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S116] Floyd Press, From an article about the appointments of Simpsons Postmasters in the Aug 16, 1979 edtion.

Glenna Clyde Angle1,2

F, b. April 14, 1914, d. January 26, 2010
FatherLeonard Chester Angle1,3,4,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. August 25, 1886, d. February 8, 1979
MotherMaude Lena Sisson1,4,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. December 30, 1888, d. May 1, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-2100.10 Glenna Clyde Angle was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.11 She was born on April 14, 1914 at Virginia.1,5,10 She married Les Calvin Runion on August 3, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,12,13,4,5,11,14 As of August 3, 1942,her married name was Runion. Glenna Clyde Angle died on January 26, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.10,14 She Glenna Angle Runion, 95, of Check, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les C. Runion; her brother, Clyne S. Angle; and her sister, Margaret A. Vest. Surviving are her "adopted" son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Vicky Via; her "adopted" grandchildren, Brenna Via and Callie Via; one brother, L.C. Angle Jr; one sister-in-law, Myrtle Angle; nephews and niece, David Angle, Len Angle III and Marsha Vest; special nephew and spouse, Richard and Janet Hafeman; several great-nieces and greatnephews; and a special caregiver, Nancy Caskey. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. on January 28, 2010.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 31, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 29, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 75, District 115-16, Norfolk, Virginia15

Occupation

1940Teacher9

Family

Les Calvin Runion b. January 24, 1909, d. September 17, 1995
Marriage*Glenna Clyde Angle married Les Calvin Runion on August 3, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,12,13,4,5,11,14 

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Leonard Chester Angle obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maude Sisson Angle obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard C. Angle, Jr. obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Angle Runion obituary in the Jan 28, 2010 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Les Calvin Runion obituary in the Sep 18, 1995 edition.
  13. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Leonard Chester Angle Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. October 25, 1918, d. July 21, 2012
FatherLeonard Chester Angle1,10,11,2,12,13,14,15,5,6 b. August 25, 1886, d. February 8, 1979
MotherMaude Lena Sisson1,11,2,12,13,14,15,5,6 b. December 30, 1888, d. May 1, 1975
     Leonard Chester Angle Jr. was buried at Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.12,3 His Social Security Number was 230-12-6114.16 He was born on October 25, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,16,3,4,8 He married Hinton Adelene Salmons, daughter of Eldridge Swanson Salmons and Vera Ruth Lee, on May 26, 1943 at Orange Co., Florida.2,7 Leonard Chester Angle Jr. and Hinton Adelene Salmons were divorced on July 1, 1969 at Washington Co., Virginia.8 Leonard Chester Angle Jr. married Mary Lou Wilson on December 2, 1977 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.2,17,5 Leonard Chester Angle Jr. died on July 21, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.12,16,9 He Leonard C. Angle Jr., 93, of Blacksburg and formerly of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012, following a brief illness. L.C. was a native of Floyd County, the son of the late Maude and Chester Angle, of Simpsons, Va. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, Class of 1940. He was a retired Army Lt. Colonel who served in Panama and the European and Pacific theaters during World War II. He retired from Appalachian Power in Abingdon with 43 years of service. L.C. enjoyed the study of history, especially that pertaining to the Civil War, and worked with the Historical Society of Washington County, serving as President for 12 years. He was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and served as its Treasurer for 18 years. He chaired the Washington County Courthouse Renovation Committee and served on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Highlands Festival. L.C. was a devoted husband and loving father. Second only to family and his many friends, the Hokies of Virginia Tech were his true love and he actively served in the VPI Alumni Association, Southwest Virginia Chapter. L.C. was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Angle; his parents; his brother, Clyne Angle; and his sisters, Glenna Runion and Margaret Vest. He is survived by his sons, Len Angle and wife, Patty, of Radford, Va., and David Angle and wife, Mary, of Lebanon, Va; stepsons, Mike Pleasant, of Mahomet, Ill., and Dr. Scott Pleasant and wife, Kelly, of Blacksburg, Va; stepdaughter, Patty Rushing and husband, Keith, of Mahomet, Ill; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at KnollKreg Memorial Park in Abingdon, Va. on July 24, 2012.12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 31, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 29, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 63, District 61-25, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1950Electric power company salesman18

Family 1

Hinton Adelene Salmons b. July 19, 1922, d. July 6, 2006
Marriage*Leonard Chester Angle Jr. married Hinton Adelene Salmons, daughter of Eldridge Swanson Salmons and Vera Ruth Lee, on May 26, 1943 at Orange Co., Florida.2,7 
Divorce* Leonard Chester Angle Jr. and Hinton Adelene Salmons were divorced on July 1, 1969 at Washington Co., Virginia.8 
Children
  • Leonard Chester "Len" Angle III1,12,18,5
  • David Lee Angle1,12,18

Family 2

Mary Lou Wilson b. May 29, 1928, d. February 5, 2009
Marriage*Leonard Chester Angle Jr. married Mary Lou Wilson on December 2, 1977 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.2,17,5 

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S6261] Knollkreg Memorial Park, Washington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S6650] Unknown compiler, Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Leonard Chester Angle obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maude Sisson Angle obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard C. Angle, Jr. obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 edition.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Mary Lou Angle obituary in the Feb 7, 2009 edition.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Harold Hampton "Harry" Britts1

M, b. May, 1881, d. October 19, 1934
FatherDexter Snow Britts2,1 b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924
MotherMartha Adeline Leffel2,1 b. January 5, 1854, d. February 28, 1918
     Harold Hampton "Harry" Britts was born in May, 1881 at Virginia.2 He married Lenora "Nora" Ulyat on August 31, 1908 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.3 Harold Hampton "Harry" Britts married Lenora "Nora" Ulyat on December 11, 1919 at North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.4 Harold Hampton "Harry" Britts died on October 19, 1934 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 53.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 92, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 43, District 167, Ward 5, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas6
1930Dwelling 2, District 14, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas7

Occupation

1920Chauffeur6
1930Blacksmith7

Family

Lenora "Nora" Ulyat b. July 15, 1890, d. May 20, 1930
MarriageHarold Hampton "Harry" Britts married Lenora "Nora" Ulyat on August 31, 1908 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.3 
Marriage* Harold Hampton "Harry" Britts married Lenora "Nora" Ulyat on December 11, 1919 at North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dexter S. Britts obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  5. [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jay Stern Britts1,2,3

M, b. September 9, 1898, d. April 6, 1952
FatherDexter Snow Britts1,4,5 b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924
MotherMartha Adeline Leffel1,4,5 b. January 5, 1854, d. February 28, 1918
     Jay Stern Britts was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 9, 1898 at Virginia.3 He married Mamie E. Unknown circa 1921.2 Jay Stern Britts died on April 6, 1952 at age 53.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 92, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 66, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 182, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 99, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Rayon mill laborer2
1940Rayon mill worker6

Family

Mamie E. Unknown
Marriage*Jay Stern Britts married Mamie E. Unknown circa 1921.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dexter S. Britts obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Lena Angle1,2,3,4

F, b. May 30, 1924, d. March 29, 2009
FatherLeonard Chester Angle1,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 b. August 25, 1886, d. February 8, 1979
MotherMaude Lena Sisson1,6,7,8,9,10,11 b. December 30, 1888, d. May 1, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-6330.12 Margaret Lena Angle was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.13 She was born on May 30, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,15,7,11,12,4 She married Marshall Woodrow Vest, son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner, on April 8, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.16,1,17,6,7,11 As of April 8, 1944,her married name was Vest. Margaret Lena Angle died on March 29, 2009 at Virginia at age 84.13,12 She CHECK - Margaret Angle Vest, 84, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009: She is survived by daughter Marsha and Charles Ellis of Copper Hill; grandchildren, Jessica Morris and Hope Howard, both of Check; sister, Glenna Runion of Check; brother, L.C. Angle, Jr. of Christiansburg. Graveside service was held at Wilson Cemetery. on April 2, 2009.13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 29, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 54, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Family

Marshall Woodrow Vest b. July 5, 1915, d. June 19, 1978
Marriage*Margaret Lena Angle married Marshall Woodrow Vest, son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner, on April 8, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.16,1,17,6,7,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 03-40.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Leonard Chester Angle obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maude Sisson Angle obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard C. Angle, Jr. obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Margaret Angle Vest obituary in the Apr 2, 2009 edition.
  14. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  15. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marshall Woodrow Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Edna Hester Martin1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1921, d. February 24, 1999
FatherEzra Granville Martin4,5,1,6,7,8,9 b. January 17, 1897, d. November 3, 1985
MotherEmma Roxie Conner4,5,1,6,7,8,9 b. September 18, 1896, d. May 20, 1977
     Edna Hester Martin married Charlie Franklin King, son of Frank King and Mamie Peters.1,2,10 Her Social Security Number was 230-10-4867.11 Edna Hester Martin was buried at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville, Montgomery Co., Ohio.10 Her married name was King. She was born on January 1, 1921 at Virginia.11,4,2,3,10 She died on February 24, 1999 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 78.11,3,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 75, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Charlie Franklin King b. May 2, 1923, d. December 21, 1998
Marriage*Edna Hester Martin married Charlie Franklin King, son of Frank King and Mamie Peters.1,2,10 
Children
  • Charlene Frances King2
  • Carol King2

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert M. Martin obituary in the May 8, 1996 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ezra Granville Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Janette Martin Rader obituary in the Jun 1, 2006 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6260] Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Thelma Marie Thurman1

F, b. December 17, 1906, d. February 22, 1972
     Thelma Marie Thurman was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Her Social Security Number was 559-18-2564.2 She was born on December 17, 1906 at Iowa.3,4 She married Stacy Vilas Britts, son of Dexter Snow Britts and Martha Adeline Leffel, circa 1923.3 As of circa 1923,her married name was Britts.3 Thelma Marie Thurman died on February 22, 1972 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 65.4,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 43, District 5, Long Springs, Banner Co., Nebraska3
1940Dwelling 78, District 19-622, San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., California5

Occupation

1940Beauty shop operator5

Family

Stacy Vilas Britts b. June 19, 1891, d. March 18, 1984
Marriage*Thelma Marie Thurman married Stacy Vilas Britts, son of Dexter Snow Britts and Martha Adeline Leffel, circa 1923.3 
Child
  • Geraldine Britts3,5

Citations

  1. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Stacey Orange1,2

M, b. March 14, 1904, d. December 28, 1928
FatherClarence Godwin Orange3,4,2 b. April 21, 1881, d. May 4, 1953
MotherRouie Frank Craft3,4,2 b. May 29, 1883, d. May 16, 1943
     Frank Stacey Orange was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He was born on March 14, 1904 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on December 28, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 44, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 100, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia4

Citations

  1. [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&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Aubrey Earl Orange1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 21, 1908, d. September 19, 1968
FatherClarence Godwin Orange1,2 b. April 21, 1881, d. May 4, 1953
MotherRouie Frank Craft1,2 b. May 29, 1883, d. May 16, 1943
     Aubrey Earl Orange was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 He married Eulah Hyacinth "Hycie" Gay.4,5 Aubrey Earl Orange was born on January 21, 1908 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,5 He died on September 19, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 44, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 100, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 118, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 293, District 119-52, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Steam railroad worker6
1940Railroad disbursement agent7

Family

Eulah Hyacinth "Hycie" Gay b. October 21, 1908, d. October 1, 2006
Marriage*Aubrey Earl Orange married Eulah Hyacinth "Hycie" Gay.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eulah Hyacinth Gay Orange obituary in the Oct 3, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mildred Louise Orange1,2,3,4

F, b. January 17, 1920, d. June 18, 1981
FatherClarence Godwin Orange1,2,4 b. April 21, 1881, d. May 4, 1953
MotherRouie Frank Craft1,2,4 b. May 29, 1883, d. May 16, 1943
     Mildred Louise Orange was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born on January 17, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 She died on June 18, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 164, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

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.