Roscoe Cecil Reed1,2

M, b. December 18, 1900, d. July 13, 1962
FatherJohn Davis Reed3,1,4,5 b. February 5, 1866, d. April 17, 1948
MotherLiona A. Prillaman3,1,4,5 b. July 11, 1862, d. November 13, 1926
     Roscoe Cecil Reed was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 He was born on December 18, 1900 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8,9 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on December 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 Roscoe Cecil Reed and Mary Elizabeth Conner were divorced on December 9, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 Roscoe Cecil Reed married Emma Sink on January 18, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 Roscoe Cecil Reed died on July 13, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 79, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 18, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 379, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner12
1940Rayon mill spinner13

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Conner b. June 19, 1905, d. August 15, 1993
Marriage*Roscoe Cecil Reed married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on December 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 
Divorce* Roscoe Cecil Reed and Mary Elizabeth Conner were divorced on December 9, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 
Children

Family 2

Emma Sink b. March, 1888, d. November 27, 1958
Marriage*Roscoe Cecil Reed married Emma Sink on January 18, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Mr. Roscoe Reed.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Gladys Reed Scott obituary in the Dec 30, 2002 edition.

Joseph H. "Joe" Echols1,2,3

M, b. circa 1910, d. January 21, 1931
FatherWilliam Marion Echols2,3 b. November, 1852, d. August 9, 1931
MotherSallie Elizabeth Craft2,3 b. January 2, 1871, d. March 24, 1936
     Joseph H. "Joe" Echols was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born circa 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 He died on January 21, 1931.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 130, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 159, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1930Phone pole laborer3

Citations

  1. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William Fred Etzler1,2,3

M, b. circa 1938, d. December 16, 1963
FatherWilliam Haden Etzler1,4,3,5 b. September 28, 1902, d. May 21, 1986
MotherMyrtis Laura Collins1,4,3,5 b. July 31, 1906, d. December 25, 1992
     William Fred Etzler was buried at Southern Memorial Park, 15000 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, Dade Co., Florida.3 He was born circa 1938 at Dade Co., Florida.4,3 He died on December 16, 1963 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.2,3 He ETZLER, William Fred, 25, of 292 N.E. 78th St. passed away Mon. He was a native Miamian and a graduate of Edison Sr. High School. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. William H. Etzler and a sister Betty Catherine Etzler of Miami. Interment in Southern Memorial Park. on December 17, 1963.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 233, District 13-43B, Miami Beach, Dade Co., Florida4
1950Dwelling 53, District 69-124, Miami, Dade Co., Florida5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myreis Laura Collins Etzler obituary in the Dec 27, 1992 edition.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the William Fred Etzler obituary in the Dec 17, 1963 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Willie Clay "Bill" Perdue1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 14, 1912, d. March 21, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-5096.6 Willie Clay "Bill" Perdue was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,5 He was born on January 14, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,3,7,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on March 4, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 Willie Clay "Bill" Perdue died on March 21, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.6,1,7,5 He PERDUE, Willie Clay, ("Bill"), 83, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Perdue. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen J. and Roger L. Creasy; grandchildren, Triffany and David Creasy; stepdaughter, Virginia Scott; stepgrandchildren, Carolyn McPeak, Terry Reed and Bill Reed; four sisters and one brother. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 23, 1995.1

Family

Mary Elizabeth Conner b. June 19, 1905, d. August 15, 1993
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on March 4, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Clay Perdue obitutary in the Mar 23, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Perdue obituary in the Aug 16, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [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&

James Russell Simmons1

M, b. 1904, d. October 30, 1937
     James Russell Simmons was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born in 1904 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Maude Elmore, daughter of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, on October 15, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4 James Russell Simmons died on October 30, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia; Comitted suicide.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1924Miner1
1930Power house fireman5

Family

Maude Elmore b. November 11, 1899, d. June 1, 1970
Marriage*James Russell Simmons married Maude Elmore, daughter of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, on October 15, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Elmore Simmons obituary in the Jun 3, 1970 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Daisy Mobee Saunders1,2,3

F, b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-0363.4 Daisy Mobee Saunders was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on September 2, 1903 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5,1,3 She married Clifford Clyde Paxton, son of John David Monroe Paxton and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft, on November 26, 1927 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 As of November 26, 1927,her married name was Paxton. Daisy Mobee Saunders died on March 21, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 150, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 281, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Clifford Clyde Paxton b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
Marriage*Daisy Mobee Saunders married Clifford Clyde Paxton, son of John David Monroe Paxton and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft, on November 26, 1927 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  11. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
  12. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
  13. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Leona Paxton Filkins obituary.
  15. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Walton Paxton obituary.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Helen Paxton Coggsdale obituary.

Virginia Gladys Reed1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 10, 1925, d. December 28, 2002
FatherRoscoe Cecil Reed6,7,3,8,4 b. December 18, 1900, d. July 13, 1962
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner6,9,7,3,4,10 b. June 19, 1905, d. August 15, 1993
     Virginia Gladys Reed was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,11 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2025.12 She was born on December 10, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,3,11,4,5 As of March 28, 1946,her married name was Scott.3 She married Charlie Chester Andrew Scott on March 28, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,1,2,7,3 Virginia Gladys Reed died on December 28, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.12,2,13,11 She SCOTT, Virginia Gladys Reed, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 28, 2002. She was the widow of Charlie C. Scott and was preceded in death also by brothers, Howard, Herbert and Earl Reed. She was long time member of the Belmont Christian Church. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Sharon Reed, of Roanoke, William and Debra Reed, of Altavista; sisters-in-law, Peggy S. Webster and husband J.C. Webster, of Seabrook, Maryland, Pauline Reed, of Check; also a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 30, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 379, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Charlie Chester Andrew Scott b. January 11, 1919, d. September 30, 1993
Marriage*Virginia Gladys Reed married Charlie Chester Andrew Scott on March 28, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,1,2,7,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie C. Scott obituary in the Oct 2, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Gladys Reed Scott obituary in the Dec 30, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Perdue obituary in the Aug 16, 1993 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Davis Reed obituary in the Aug 15, 1966 edition.
  11. [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&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Alice Sizer

F, b. January 15, 1872, d. September 9, 1946
     Sarah Alice Sizer was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on January 15, 1872 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Robert Mason Caldwell on March 5, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of March 5, 1890,her married name was Caldwell. Sarah Alice Sizer died on September 9, 1946 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,1

Family

Robert Mason Caldwell b. October 21, 1867, d. May 4, 1945
Marriage*She married Robert Mason Caldwell on March 5, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S87] James Barrowman White, unknown record type, TYPE BookPLAC 2200 East 7110 St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84121.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Charlie Chester Andrew Scott1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 11, 1919, d. September 30, 1993
     Charlie Chester Andrew Scott was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 His Social Security Number was 223-36-1361.9 He was born on January 11, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3,4,8,5,6,7,10 He married Virginia Gladys Reed, daughter of Roscoe Cecil Reed and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 28, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,1,2,12,3 Charlie Chester Andrew Scott died on September 30, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.9,1,4,8,10 He SCOTT, Charlie C., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 30, 1993. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene S. Martin. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Gladys Reed Scott; sons, Terry Reed and William Reed; daughter-in-law, Sharon H. Reed; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy S. and J. C. Webster; a brother-in-law, Arthur E. Martin. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 2, 1993.1

Family

Virginia Gladys Reed b. December 10, 1925, d. December 28, 2002
Marriage*He married Virginia Gladys Reed, daughter of Roscoe Cecil Reed and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 28, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,1,2,12,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie C. Scott obituary in the Oct 2, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Gladys Reed Scott obituary in the Dec 30, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [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&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Perdue obituary in the Aug 16, 1993 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Murphy Orine Looney1,2,3

F, b. June 7, 1905, d. August 24, 1999
FatherJackson Preston "Jack" Looney1,2,3 b. June 9, 1875, d. November 19, 1948
MotherSarah Virginia Caldwell1,2,3 b. August 26, 1876, d. September 2, 1946
     Murphy Orine Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 7, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Frank Roscoe Looney, son of Joseph David Looney and Dolly Rose Craft, on June 27, 1925 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1,2 Murphy Orine Looney died on August 24, 1999 at Virginia at age 94.1,2 She LOONEY, Murphy Orine, 94, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 24, 1999. She was the fifth child of Jack P. and Sarah Virginia Caldwell Looney, born June 7, 1905. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Looney and son, Buddy Roscoe Looney. She was a lifetime member of the New Castle United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Jane and son-in-law, Robert Barnes of New Castle, Tyler Looney of Richmond, Fred and daughter-in-law, Helen Looney of New Castle, Barbara and son-in-law, Frank Reynolds, Florida; grandchildren, Elizabeth "Betty" Lettshek of Detroit, Milli Reynolds Washock of Florida, Charles "Chuck" Reynolds of Florida, Watson Looney of Richmond, Carolyn Thurston of Richmond, Lynn Linard of Richmond, John Looney of New Castle, Steve Looney of Georgia; seven great-grandchildren; one surviving sister, Elba Leiby of Baltimore; also many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 27 at Huffman Memorial Park with Rev. Thomas Au officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the Craig County E.M.S. or the New Castle United Methodist Church or their choice. on August 26, 1999.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 38, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 113, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Frank Roscoe Looney b. March 15, 1901, d. November 17, 1983
Marriage*Murphy Orine Looney married Frank Roscoe Looney, son of Joseph David Looney and Dolly Rose Craft, on June 27, 1925 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Murphy Orine Looney obituary in the Aug 26, 1999 edition.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Jane Looney Barnes obituary in the Mar 9, 2019 edition.
  7. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Akey Kyle Fisher

M, b. March 14, 1880, d. May 14, 1930
     Akey Kyle Fisher was buried at Looney - Paxton Cemetery, McCormick Farm, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia. He was born on March 14, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia. He married Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, daughter of David A. Looney and Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell, on May 1, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Akey Kyle Fisher died on May 14, 1930 at age 50.

Family

Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney b. February 26, 1885, d. September 5, 1971
Marriage*He married Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, daughter of David A. Looney and Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell, on May 1, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Millie Amos Taylor1

F, b. May 5, 1876, d. September 26, 1959
     Millie Amos Taylor was buried at Bowan - Francisco Cemetery, Rt. 621, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 5, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She married Luther Cecil Hale on January 4, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of January 4, 1893,her married name was Hale. Millie Amos Taylor died on September 26, 1959 at age 83.1

Family

Luther Cecil Hale b. May 27, 1869, d. September 17, 1947
Marriage*She married Luther Cecil Hale on January 4, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S360] Ruth G. Hale, Bowan - Francisco Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. April 17, 1854, d. March 17, 1928
FatherAaron M. Conner2,1,3,4,5,6 b. November, 1811, d. September 1, 1867
MotherKesiah "Cuzzie" Cole1,2,3,4,5,7,6 b. October 6, 1814, d. September 15, 1900
     Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,6 He was born on April 17, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,1,6 He married Sarah Jane Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on November 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner married Sarah T. Stump, daughter of William Stump and Kellie Unknown, on January 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner died on March 17, 1928 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.8,2,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 373, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 235, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 351, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 162, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 37, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 98, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13

Family 1

Sarah Jane Smith b. September 20, 1853, d. December 1, 1896
Marriage*Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner married Sarah Jane Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on November 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Family 2

Sarah T. Stump b. October 22, 1863, d. November 25, 1947
Marriage*Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner married Sarah T. Stump, daughter of William Stump and Kellie Unknown, on January 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  15. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  16. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

Earl Harvey Reed1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 24, 1931, d. November 9, 1945
FatherRoscoe Cecil Reed1,2,3,5 b. December 18, 1900, d. July 13, 1962
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,2,5,6 b. June 19, 1905, d. August 15, 1993
     Earl Harvey Reed was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,7 He was born on September 24, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,7 He died on November 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 14.5,6,7 He Earl Harvey Reed, Jr., 14, lost his life after a boat capsized on Roanoke river near his home, 324 Arbutus Avc., S.E. Dr. Charles M. Irvin, city coroner gave the accidental drowning verdict. City Patrolmen G. L. Wills and H. R. Hylton reported that the Reed boy with a friend, Donald Dickerson, 15, was riding in an old wooden boat on the river almost at the rear of his home when the boat capsized. Dickerson told the officers he made futile efforts to save his companion who was unable to swim. He finally, he said, broke Reed's grip, swam to the bank and shouted for help. Doran Vaughan, 14, of 317 Riverland road, heard the shouts and dived into the water making two unsuccessful attempts to locate the body. Life saving crew members were called and succeeded in finding the body a short distance from where the youth had disappeared. It was found about 5:49 in 18 feet of water, 55 minutes after the lad had disappeared. Surviving Reed are his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Reed, Sr. (should be Roscoe Cecil Reed); two brothers and a sister, Cpl. Howard C. Reed in the Pacific area and Herbert Davis Reed and Virginia Gladys reed, Roanoke. Interment will be in Fairview. on November 10, 1945.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 379, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Gladys Reed Scott obituary in the Dec 30, 2002 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Nov 10, 1945 edition.
  7. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&

Annie Mae Myers

F, b. February 15, 1877, d. January 22, 1951
     Annie Mae Myers was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 15, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She married Samuel Austin Caldwell on March 13, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of March 13, 1902,her married name was Caldwell. Annie Mae Myers died on January 22, 1951 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,1

Family

Samuel Austin Caldwell b. April 30, 1879, d. February 15, 1942
Marriage*She married Samuel Austin Caldwell on March 13, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S27] Brenda Myers, unknown record type, TYPE BookDATE Aug 25, 2001PLAC 214 Main St., Greenup, KY 41144.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Herbert Davis Reed1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 29, 1928, d. August 14, 1966
FatherRoscoe Cecil Reed1,2,8,4 b. December 18, 1900, d. July 13, 1962
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,2,4,6 b. June 19, 1905, d. August 15, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9586.9 Herbert Davis Reed was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,10,11 He married Mary Anna Elizabeth Overbay.12 Herbert Davis Reed was born on March 29, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia; His gravestone has an incorrect birth year of 1929.3,4,5,10,7 He died on August 14, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.4,10,6,7,11 He Herbert Davis Reed, 38, 2nd St., SW, died Sunday morning in a Roanoke hospital. He was owner of Lucklanes Bowling Center, 115 Luck Ave., SW. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Reed, Roanoke; two sons, Terry Davis, William Allen Reed, both of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Perdue, Roanoke; his stepfather, Willie Clay Perdue, Roanoke; his stepmother, Mrs. Ethel L. Reed, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Scott, Roanoke; one brother, Howard Reed, Floyd County. on August 15, 1966.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 379, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family 1

Mary Anna Elizabeth Overbay b. September 5, 1939, d. November 24, 2016
Marriage*Herbert Davis Reed married Mary Anna Elizabeth Overbay.12 

Family 2
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Davis Reed obituary in the Aug 15, 1966 edition.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Irene Elizabeth Britts1,2,3,4

F, b. July 8, 1911, d. September 18, 1985
FatherEdward Jennings Britts2,1,4 b. May 25, 1865, d. April 9, 1943
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Craft1,2,4 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937
     Irene Elizabeth Britts was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,3,6,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-3215.7 She was born on July 8, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,7,3,6,4 She married Paul Luther Rose on December 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4,8 As of December 31, 1928,her married name was Rose. Irene Elizabeth Britts died on September 18, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.3,6,4,8 She Irene Britts Rose, age 74, of Route 5, Salem, died Wednesday, September 18, 1985, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband, Paul L. Rose; one daughter, Ruby Davis, Salem; two granddaughters, Susan Chau, Sharon Boitnott. on September 19, 1985.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 42, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 371, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 158, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Paul Luther Rose b. April 10, 1910, d. December 4, 1985
Marriage*Irene Elizabeth Britts married Paul Luther Rose on December 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  6. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Britts Rose obituary in the Sep 19, 1985 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rubye Rose Davis obituary in the Jun 29, 2009 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Luther Rose1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 10, 1910, d. December 4, 1985
     Paul Luther Rose was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,3,4 He was born on April 10, 1910 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,7,3,4,5 He married Irene Elizabeth Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on December 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7,4,8 Paul Luther Rose died on December 4, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.6,7,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 42, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated with his family in the household of his brother-in-law Roy Scott2
1940Dwelling 371, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 158, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Lumber company truck driver2
1940Cinder block worker9
1950Retail coal dealer10

Family

Irene Elizabeth Britts b. July 8, 1911, d. September 18, 1985
Marriage*Paul Luther Rose married Irene Elizabeth Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on December 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7,4,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  7. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Britts Rose obituary in the Sep 19, 1985 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rubye Rose Davis obituary in the Jun 29, 2009 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Earl Taft Abbott Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 31, 1908, d. December 13, 1978
FatherRobert Preston Abbott2 b. May 10, 1872, d. February 5, 1941
MotherSallie Susan Custer2 b. November 17, 1869, d. September 5, 1933
     Earl Taft Abbott Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on March 31, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Mabel H. Elmore, daughter of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, on April 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Earl Taft Abbott Sr. and Mabel H. Elmore were divorced before October, 1938.5 Earl Taft Abbott Sr. died on December 13, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1930Grocery store merchant1

Family

Mabel H. Elmore b. January 29, 1908, d. October 11, 1985
Marriage*Earl Taft Abbott Sr. married Mabel H. Elmore, daughter of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, on April 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Earl Taft Abbott Sr. and Mabel H. Elmore were divorced before October, 1938.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Preston Abbott1

M, b. May 10, 1872, d. February 5, 1941
     Robert Preston Abbott was buried at Brickey Cemetery (also known as Mt. View Cemetery), Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He married Sallie Susan Custer.1 Robert Preston Abbott was born on May 10, 1872 at Virginia.1 He died on February 5, 1941 at age 68.1

Family

Sallie Susan Custer b. November 17, 1869, d. September 5, 1933
Marriage*He married Sallie Susan Custer.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S361] Ruth G. Hale, Brickey Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Howard Carter Reed1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 29, 1923, d. September 1, 1981
FatherRoscoe Cecil Reed1,8,2,3,5 b. December 18, 1900, d. July 13, 1962
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,8,2,9,3,5,10 b. June 19, 1905, d. August 15, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 229-12-3244.11 Howard Carter Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tech 5 U.S. Army WWII."12,3,13 He was born on September 29, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,12,3,4,13,5,6,7 He married Malethee/Maletha Pauline Link, daughter of Henry Clay Link and Mamie Ann Vest, on April 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,2,15,16,3,17 Howard Carter Reed died on September 1, 1981 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 57.12,2,3,13,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 2, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1943Farmer1

Family

Malethee/Maletha Pauline Link b. March 26, 1926, d. August 27, 2023
Marriage*Howard Carter Reed married Malethee/Maletha Pauline Link, daughter of Henry Clay Link and Mamie Ann Vest, on April 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,2,15,16,3,17 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Davis Reed obituary in the Aug 15, 1966 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Vest Link obituary in the Aug 14, 1998 edition.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Henry Link obituary in an undated edition.
  16. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Henry Link.
  17. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Pauline Link Reed obituary.
  18. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Carolyn Reed McPeak obituary.

Sallie Susan Custer1

F, b. November 17, 1869, d. September 5, 1933
     Sallie Susan Custer married Robert Preston Abbott.1 Sallie Susan Custer was buried at Brickey Cemetery (also known as Mt. View Cemetery), Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Abbott. She was born on November 17, 1869 at Virginia.1 She died on September 5, 1933 at age 63.1

Family

Robert Preston Abbott b. May 10, 1872, d. February 5, 1941
Marriage*She married Robert Preston Abbott.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S361] Ruth G. Hale, Brickey Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Florence Ellen Huffman1,2,3

F, b. July 15, 1914, d. June 21, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0732.4 Her married name was Gordon.5 Florence Ellen Huffman was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 She married A. R. Gordon.5 Florence Ellen Huffman was born on July 15, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,6,3 She married Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts, son of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on September 4, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 As of September 4, 1929,her married name was Britts. Florence Ellen Huffman and Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts were divorced on October 23, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 Florence Ellen Huffman died on June 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 90.5,4,6 She Florence Huffman Britts Gordon, of Vinton, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husbands, E.C. Britts and A.R. Gordon; parents, Haden and Lucy Huffman; brothers, Harless Huffman, Hafford Huffman, Leonard Huffman and Herman Huffman; sisters, Minnie Hancock, Josephine Damewood and Esther Martin; sons, Danny S. Britts and Haden J. Britts; daughter; Betty Lou Britts; grandson, Darrell L. Britts; granddaughter, Yvonne M. Gillespie Bush. Surviving are her children, Charlotte Gillespie and Jimmy Garst, of Vinton, Linda B. and Jay Johnson, Roanoke, Alfred T. and Laurel Britts, Florida; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Catherine Ridgeway; nieces, Lucy Greenway and Frances Oliver. on June 23, 2005.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 315, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 16, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family 1

A. R. Gordon
Marriage*Florence Ellen Huffman married A. R. Gordon.5 

Family 2

Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts b. March 4, 1908, d. December 31, 1968
Marriage*Florence Ellen Huffman married Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts, son of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on September 4, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 
Divorce* Florence Ellen Huffman and Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts were divorced on October 23, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Huffman Britts Gordon obituary in the Jun 23, 2005 edition.
  6. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Linda Britts Johnson obituary.

Beulah Mae Link1,2

F, b. January 15, 1925, d. December 25, 2010
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link3,4,2,5,6,7 b. April 20, 1904, d. December 9, 1978
MotherIda Ellen Conner3,4,2,5 b. December 18, 1905, d. December 7, 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6928.8 Beulah Mae Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10 She was born on January 15, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,9,8,11 She married Sgt. Howard Wesley Lutz, son of Charles Washington Lutz and Luda Alhambra Hall, on July 24, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,12,9 As of July 24, 1946,her married name was Lutz. Beulah Mae Link died on December 25, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.9,8,10,13 She Beulah Link Lutz, 85, of Ferrum, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010, with all three of her daughters with her. She was born on January 15, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Lutz; one grandchild, Robin Kay Allen; and one great-grandchild Tyler Jay Hawley. Also preceding her in death was one brother, Clinton Link; and three sisters, Olean Vest, Lois Adkins and Susie Poff. Beulah is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Carol Balderston, of Vinton, Shirley and Jimmy Allen, of Ferrum, and Glenna and Curtis Young, also of Ferrum; six grandchildren and their families, David Hawley and wife, Melissa, Lisa Wilson and husband, Dana, Lee Hodges and friend, Clayton, Ricky Hodges and wife, Deborah, Tammy Mullins and husband, Carl, Cindy Scott and husband, Hank; 11 greatgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Lucell Linkous and her family, of Riner; two special friends, Gladys Smith and Ruby Whorley, both of Ferrum; and many nieces and nephews. Beulah was a member of Evangelistic House of Prayer in Ferrum. A lifelong gardener, Beulah was always planting something. Although quiet herself, she dearly loved sitting around and listening to her family talk. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and all of the wonderful friends and neighbors who visited and brought her things during her long illness. Interment will follow in the Wilson Family Cemetery. on December 27, 2010.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Sgt. Howard Wesley Lutz b. October 7, 1922, d. May 9, 1979
Marriage*Beulah Mae Link married Sgt. Howard Wesley Lutz, son of Charles Washington Lutz and Luda Alhambra Hall, on July 24, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,12,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S713] Teresa Davis, "Conner-Link Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 1922.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ida Conner Link.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ted Roosevelt Link.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore Roosevelt Link obituary in the Dec 10, 1978 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Link Lutz obituary in the Dec 27, 2010 edition.
  10. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Howard Wesley Lutz obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Clarence Price1,2,3,4

M, b. July 17, 1910, d. September 18, 1984
     William Clarence Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-10-7681.5 He was born on July 17, 1910 at Giles Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4 He married Martha Pauline Craft, daughter of George Peyton Craft and Eula Dare Brizendine, on November 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 William Clarence Price married Altha Estelle Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on July 14, 1973 at Craig Co., Virginia.7,2 William Clarence Price died on September 18, 1984 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 178, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Lumber mill truck driver8

Family 1

Martha Pauline Craft b. September 7, 1913, d. August 17, 1969
Marriage*William Clarence Price married Martha Pauline Craft, daughter of George Peyton Craft and Eula Dare Brizendine, on November 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 
Children

Family 2

Altha Estelle Elmore b. September 10, 1909, d. May 16, 1997
Marriage*William Clarence Price married Altha Estelle Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on July 14, 1973 at Craig Co., Virginia.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Altha Elmore Miller Price obituary in the May 17, 1997 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronney Mitchell Price obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  11. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  12. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Jean Price Ponton obituary in the Apr 12, 1995 edition.

Isaac Clinton "Clint" Link1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 28, 1926, d. January 6, 1986
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link7,8,9,10,11,2,12,13,4 b. April 20, 1904, d. December 9, 1978
MotherIda Ellen Conner7,8,9,11,2,12,4 b. December 18, 1905, d. December 7, 1964
     Isaac Clinton "Clint" Link Isaac Clinton Link, age 59, passed away Monday in a Salem hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by five sisters, Beulah Lutz, Ferrum; Susie Poff, Check; Olean Vest, Pilot; Lucell Linkous, Rifler; and Lois Keith, Pilot. Interment in Wilson Cemetery.1 His Social Security Number was 226-28-3681.14 He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "US Army WWII."15,16,9,1,2 He was born on September 28, 1926 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.15,16,2,3,4,5,6,14 He died on January 6, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.15,16,1,2,5,14

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 66, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1950Farm helper12

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Isaac Clinton Link obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ida Conner Link.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ted Roosevelt Link.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ida Conner Link obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore Roosevelt Link obituary in the Dec 10, 1978 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  16. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.