Lon David Scott1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 27, 1947, d. November 14, 2021
FatherWilliam Royal "Pete" Scott1,2,6,3,4,7 b. March 21, 1911, d. April 1, 1972
MotherLaura Elizabeth Austin1,2,6,3,4,7 b. November 16, 1917, d. July 25, 2000
     Lon David Scott Mr. David Scott, 74, of Milford MA, died Sunday (November 14, 2021) at Beth Israel-New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston MA after an illness. He was the beloved husband of Linda G. (Scott) Scott and the beloved husband of the late Eileen F. (Lesko) Scott, who died in 2005. Mr. Scott was born in Christiansburg VA, the son of the late William R. and the late Laura E. (Austin) Scott. He was a graduate of Blacksburg VA High School, Class of 1965 and also a graduate of Erskine College located in Due West SC. Mr. Scott was first employed as a young man as a salesperson for the Lafayette Radio store located in Chicago IL. He then owned & operated a furniture store named “Wicker Witch” located in the Chicago area . Following that he owned & operated “Pro Marketing” and later, “Priority Sales”, located in Norwood MA. Later in his retirement years he founded a non-profit named “Abundant Care”, which provided healthcare products to the homeless and to women’s shelters. Mr. Scott had been an active member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford MA and had volunteered for years as a cook while providing meals for all kinds of church activities at Trinity Episcopal. He clearly loved to cook, loved to discuss politics, and was an animal lover, especially of dogs. But his favorite past-time was spending time with his children & grandchildren. Along with his beloved wife of 14 years, he is survived by 5 children: Matthew Scott and his wife Kari of Tacoma WA, Jenny, wife of Daniel Berry of Ellicott City MD, Laura Scott and her partner Niles Madison of Hyde Park VT, Alissa Camire and her husband Scott of Biddeford ME and Aspen Ference and her husband William of Harvard MA; 11 grandchildren: Justin Scott, Wren Scott, Silva Scott, Ryan Berry, Brooke Berry, Aubrie Camire ,Ryder Camire, Brooks Ference, Bolton Ference, June Ference & River Ference; his sister: Victoria Scott of Christiansburg VA; also several nieces & nephews. Mr. Scott was the father of the late James “Jay” Scott, who died in 2009.7 He was born on January 27, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Kathy Lee Davis on September 1, 1966 at Blacksburg, Virginia.4 Lon David Scott married Eileen Frances Lesko circa 1973.8,9,7 Lon David Scott married Linda G. Scott circa 2007.7 Lon David Scott died on November 14, 2021 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 74.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 301, District 61-16, Blacksburg, Virginia6

Family 1

Kathy Lee Davis b. March 23, 1948, d. July 11, 1976
Marriage*Lon David Scott married Kathy Lee Davis on September 1, 1966 at Blacksburg, Virginia.4 
Child

Family 2

Eileen Frances Lesko b. December 24, 1947, d. March 11, 2005
Marriage*Lon David Scott married Eileen Frances Lesko circa 1973.8,9,7 
Children
  • Matthew L. "Matt" Scott2,8,9,7
  • Jenny R. Scott2,8,9,7
  • Laura E. Scott2,8,9,7

Family 3

Linda G. Scott
Marriage*Lon David Scott married Linda G. Scott circa 2007.7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Elizabeth Austin Scott obituary in the Jul 28, 2000 edition.
  2. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Victoria Mae Scott obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Royal Scott obituary in the Apr 2, 1972 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S13219] Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., online www.edwardsmemorialfuneralhome.com, From the David Scott obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James David Scott obituary in the Aug 7, 2009 edition.
  9. [S13218] Daily Hampshire Gazette, From the Eileen Lesko Scott obituary in the Mar 14, 2005 edition.

John David Monroe Paxton

M, b. March 11, 1870, d. May 20, 1943
     John David Monroe Paxton was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on March 11, 1870 at Virginia.1 He married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on December 13, 1900 at Montrose Co., Colorado.1,3,4 John David Monroe Paxton died on May 20, 1943 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 73.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 113, Maple Grove, Montrose Co., Colorado5
1920Dwelling 143, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 246, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 282, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6
1930Farm laborer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft b. February 2, 1870, d. February 2, 1958
Marriage*John David Monroe Paxton married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on December 13, 1900 at Montrose Co., Colorado.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S1278] Trounce, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1619835&id=I06394
  4. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Clifford Clyde Paxton1,2,3

M, b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
FatherJohn David Monroe Paxton4,5,1,3 b. March 11, 1870, d. May 20, 1943
MotherNancy Jane "Nannie" Craft4,5,1,3 b. February 2, 1870, d. February 2, 1958
     Clifford Clyde Paxton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.6,3 His Social Security Number was 229-05-0127.7 He was born on March 27, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3 He married Daisy Mobee Saunders on November 26, 1927 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,8,3 Clifford Clyde Paxton died on January 20, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 113, Maple Grove, Montrose Co., Colorado4
1920Dwelling 143, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 150, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 281, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Wood laborer9
1940Quarry man10
1950Farmer11

Family

Daisy Mobee Saunders b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
Marriage*Clifford Clyde Paxton married Daisy Mobee Saunders on November 26, 1927 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,8,3 
Children

Citations

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

Albert Snell Simmons1

M, b. August 8, 1891, d. October 4, 1957
FatherAmos Simmons2
MotherVirginia A. Unknown2
     Albert Snell Simmons was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, 5561 Milton Avenue, Worthington, Franklin Co., Ohio.3 He was born on August 8, 1891 at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 He married Lillian Virginia Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on January 21, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Albert Snell Simmons died on October 4, 1957 at Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 66.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 101, District 214, Worthington, Franklin Co., OhioEnumerated without his wife Lillian4

Occupation

1925Laborer2
1930Paper mill worker4

Family

Lillian Virginia Elmore b. May, 1897
Marriage*Albert Snell Simmons married Lillian Virginia Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on January 21, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S4815] Walnut Grove Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 8, 1885, d. February 7, 1952
FatherSamuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner2,3,5,4 b. April 17, 1854, d. March 17, 1928
MotherSarah Jane Smith2,3,4 b. September 20, 1853, d. December 1, 1896
     Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on November 8, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4 She married James Waskey Conner, son of William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner and Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, on September 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner married David Byrd Sisson, son of Timothy Preston "Tim" Sisson and Lucy Biar Smith, on November 12, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of November 12, 1924,her married name was Sisson. Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner died on February 7, 1952 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.6,7,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 162, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 185, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 256, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 75, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 3, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

James Waskey Conner b. January 30, 1888, d. May 24, 1922
Marriage*Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner married James Waskey Conner, son of William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner and Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, on September 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 

Family 2

David Byrd Sisson b. November 11, 1877, d. March 31, 1968
Marriage*Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner married David Byrd Sisson, son of Timothy Preston "Tim" Sisson and Lucy Biar Smith, on November 12, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arnie Gay Conner1,2,3

F, b. October 25, 1912, d. July 24, 1978
FatherGuy Ezra Conner1,4,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. February 8, 1889, d. September 14, 1980
MotherNellie Frances Poff1,4,5,7,8 b. July 6, 1891, d. October 15, 1953
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9474.10 Arnie Gay Conner was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,8,11 She was born on October 25, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8 She married Walter Welford Dowdy on September 3, 1938 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,6,8 As of September 3, 1938,her married name was Dowdy. Arnie Gay Conner died on July 24, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.6,8 She Mrs. Arnie Conner Dowdy, age 65, died Monday afternoon. July 24, 1978. in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Welford Dowdy; two daughters. Mrs. Laymon (Jean) Williams, Mrs. Bobby (Frances) Williams, both of Newport; her father, Guy E. Conner, Copper Hill; step-mother, Mrs. Ora Conner, Copper Hill; one brother. Alvin Conner, Bent Mountain; two sisters, Dessie Conner. Copper Hill; Aldene Nichols. Roanoke; 6 grandchildren. Buiral in Birchlawn. on July 27, 1978.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 97, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 13, District 36-1, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 95, District 36-7, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Overall factory seamstress12

Family

Walter Welford Dowdy b. September 5, 1907, d. June 28, 1981
Marriage*Arnie Gay Conner married Walter Welford Dowdy on September 3, 1938 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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 the Arnie Conner Dowdy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola Aldene Conner Nichols obituary in the Feb 28, 2009 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edgar Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1971 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S13225] Dowdy Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Ezra Otis Caldwell1,2

M, b. July 2, 1892, d. March 30, 1919
FatherRobert Mason Caldwell3,2 b. October 21, 1867, d. May 4, 1945
MotherSarah Alice Sizer3,2 b. January 15, 1872, d. September 9, 1946
     Ezra Otis Caldwell was buried at Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia. He was born on July 2, 1892 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Maude Mandy Britts, daughter of Dexter Snow Britts and Martha Adeline Leffel, on April 9, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 Ezra Otis Caldwell died on March 30, 1919 at age 26; Died of influenza.3

Occupation

1918Teacher2

Family

Maude Mandy Britts b. March 24, 1893, d. 1964
Marriage*Ezra Otis Caldwell married Maude Mandy Britts, daughter of Dexter Snow Britts and Martha Adeline Leffel, on April 9, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S87] James Barrowman White, unknown record type, TYPE BookPLAC 2200 East 7110 St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84121.

Lawrence Miller "Mullin" Smith1,2

M, b. January 14, 1901, d. November 26, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-8257.3 Lawrence Miller "Mullin" Smith was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 14, 1901 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Louise Marion Crawford, daughter of Thomas Benton Crawford and Fannie Craig Elmore, on May 30, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Lawrence Miller "Mullin" Smith died on November 26, 1974 at age 73.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 155, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Timber laborer4
1940Farmer5

Family

Louise Marion Crawford b. September 14, 1902, d. October 18, 1950
Marriage*Lawrence Miller "Mullin" Smith married Louise Marion Crawford, daughter of Thomas Benton Crawford and Fannie Craig Elmore, on May 30, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Walter Welford Dowdy1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 5, 1907, d. June 28, 1981
     Walter Welford Dowdy was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 228-16-1675.7 He was born on September 5, 1907 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4,5 He married Arnie Gay Conner, daughter of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on September 3, 1938 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2 Walter Welford Dowdy died on June 28, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.2,3 He Walter Welford Dowdy, age, 73 died in a Roanoke hospital Sunday morning. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frances Williams, Mrs. Jean Williams, both of Newport; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Broadwell, Pembroke. Burial in Birchlawn. on June 29, 1981.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 13, District 36-1, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 95, District 36-7, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer10
1950Farmer11

Family

Arnie Gay Conner b. October 25, 1912, d. July 24, 1978
Marriage*Walter Welford Dowdy married Arnie Gay Conner, daughter of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on September 3, 1938 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Welford Dowdy obituary in the Jun 29, 1981 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Arnie Conner Dowdy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S13225] Dowdy Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Alexander Moses Caldwell1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 5, 1896, d. July 11, 1973
     Alexander Moses Caldwell was buried at Natural Bridge Baptist Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.4,7 He left a will; 230-03-1294.8 He was born on April 5, 1896 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,8,4,6,5,7 He married Helen Josephine Hancock, daughter of Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock and Julia Ann Nolan, on August 19, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Alexander Moses Caldwell and Helen Josephine Hancock were divorced on September 10, 1947 at Craig Co., Virginia.9 Alexander Moses Caldwell died on July 11, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.8,4,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 62, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 371, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Mail carrier2
1940State road builder10

Family

Helen Josephine Hancock b. March 24, 1908, d. March, 1985
Marriage*Alexander Moses Caldwell married Helen Josephine Hancock, daughter of Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock and Julia Ann Nolan, on August 19, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Alexander Moses Caldwell and Helen Josephine Hancock were divorced on September 10, 1947 at Craig Co., Virginia.9 
Children

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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9199] Natural Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Elliott Locke1,2

M, b. June 22, 1865, d. October 22, 1937
     Charles Elliott Locke was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 22, 1865 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 He married Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on November 18, 1920 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.3 Charles Elliott Locke died on October 22, 1937 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 72.1

Family

Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore b. September, 1882
Marriage*He married Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on November 18, 1920 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Jane Willis1,2

F, b. October, 1843
FatherJames Willis1
MotherSarah Unknown1
     Eliza Jane Willis was born in October, 1843 at Virginia.3 She married Osburn Wilson Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 11, 1870 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 11, 1870,her married name was Gray.

Census Records

1870Dwelling 138, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 178, District 107, Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 171, District 11, Fayette Co., West Virginia3

Family

Osburn Wilson Gray b. December, 1833, d. June 12, 1902
Marriage*Eliza Jane Willis married Osburn Wilson Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 11, 1870 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin County, Virginia 1853 - 1875.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Olive Clifford death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bessie Johnson death certificate.
  7. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Gray death certificate.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Milton Gray death record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Gray birth record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Gray death certificate.

Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney1,2

F, b. February 26, 1885, d. September 5, 1971
FatherDavid A. Looney1,2 b. March 22, 1851, d. November 17, 1933
MotherSarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell1,2 b. May 19, 1860, d. March 24, 1936
     Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney was buried at Looney - Paxton Cemetery, McCormick Farm, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on February 26, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Akey Kyle Fisher on May 1, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 As of May 1, 1901,her married name was Fisher. Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney married Mack Osborn Elmore, son of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on August 5, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of August 5, 1919,her married name was Elmore. Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney died on September 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 7, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 211, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 47, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Akey Kyle Fisher b. March 14, 1880, d. May 14, 1930
Marriage*Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney married Akey Kyle Fisher on May 1, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Family 2

Mack Osborn Elmore b. May 14, 1880, d. August 26, 1955
Marriage*Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney married Mack Osborn Elmore, son of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on August 5, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S375] Ruth G. Hale, Looney - Paxtron Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Christine Virginia Shires death certificate.

Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell

F, b. May 19, 1860, d. March 24, 1936
     Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell married David A. Looney. Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell was buried at Looney - Paxton Cemetery, McCormick Farm, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Looney. She was born on May 19, 1860 at Virginia.1 She died on March 24, 1936 at Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 75.1

Family

David A. Looney b. March 22, 1851, d. November 17, 1933
Marriage*She married David A. Looney
Child

Citations

  1. [S375] Ruth G. Hale, Looney - Paxtron Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.