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     Henry Iddings Jr. was born circa 1790 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lydia Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on September 25, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Henry Iddings Jr. died circa 1825.¹

     Bernard Jerome Babcock Bernard Jerome Babcock, 73, of Goodyear, AZ died November 25, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born November 3, 1944 to Bernard C. Babcock and Marjorie Tefft in Fostoria, Ohio. Bernie retired as a consulting engineer in Louisville, Kentucky. He moved to Arizona in 2003 where he enjoyed an active lifestyle in the PebbleCreek community. He enjoyed the competition and companionship playing horse shoes and bocce. His love of cars and specific knowledge of corvettes was close to his heart. He was an ambassador to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. He enjoyed the PebbleCreek Car Club and served as a director. He was a drag racer in his earlier years and held National records. He loved attending and participating in the car shows where he could be seen driving and polishing his red convertible with the proud license “Bernout”. Bernie is survived by his wife Linda Eileen Babcock; daughter Amy Jo Babcock; son Bernard J. Babcock, Jr; sister Pamela Costello; brother David Gilman; and one grandchild.⁵ He was born on November 3, 1944 at Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio.^3,5 He married Dr. Faye Elaine Austin, daughter of Willie Burton Austin and Agatha Dale Vest, on June 8, 1991 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^1,6,2,3,4 Bernard Jerome Babcock died on November 25, 2017 at Goodyear, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 73.⁵

     Laymon Miller Williams was born on November 26, 1938 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Lura Jean Dowdy, daughter of Walter Welford Dowdy and Arnie Gay Conner, on September 20, 1958 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 Laymon Miller Williams died on May 23, 2022 at Virginia at age 83.¹ He Laymon Miller "Groundhog" Williams, 83 of Newport, Va., took his final at bat, rounded third base and headed to his heavenly home on May 23, 2022. Laymon is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lura Jean Dowdy Williams; daughters, Becky Shaver of Christiansburg, and Ann Rader (Joel) of Newport; and sons, Miller Williams (Jane) of Blacksburg, and Michael Williams (Melissa) of Pembroke. on May 26, 2022.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-8008.⁷ Robert Franklin "Bobby" Williams WILLIAMS, Robert Franklin, ("Bobby"), 56, of Newport, died Friday, June 3, 1994, near his home on Sinking Creek. Born in Newport, he was a son of Ira F. and "Hon" McCoy Williams of Mt. Lake Road near Newport. For many years he operated Lakeway Service Station near Newport and more recently was employed as an auctioneer with his own company, Williams & Son Auction Co. Bobby was a 1956 graduate of Newport High School, attended Bluefield State College, was a member of Sherry Memorial Christian Church, Newport Ruritan Club and Virginia Auctioneers Association. He was a brother of the late "Dody" Bonita Cupp. Surviving are his wife, Frances "Fran" Dowdy Williams; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Cindy Williams, Pearisburg; a daughter, Robin Williams and her fiance, E. Brian Atkins, Newport; his, parents; a grandson, Cody Atkins, Newport; a brother, Gerald "Nonnie" Williams of Newport; and a sister, Betty Lou Ratcliffe, Pearisburg. Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery near Mt. Lake Road in Newport.² He was buried at Williams Cemetery, off Rt. 602, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on December 18, 1938 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He married Frances Roberta "Fran" Dowdy, daughter of Walter Welford Dowdy and Arnie Gay Conner, on September 7, 1962 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Robert Franklin "Bobby" Williams died on June 3, 1994 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,7,5

     Lydia Wilson Indenture between Lydia and David Willis on June 6, 1825, indicates that if $35.00 was not paid by June 6, 1826, she would forfeit a mare and four milkcows. There are three deeds of property for money dated June 3, 1835, Nov 7, 1837, and Jul 2, 1845. 1840 Floyd Co. Virginia Census, pg 171 Lydia Iddings, 1 female 40-49 yo. 1 male 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 female 10-15 yo. She was born in 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Henry Iddings Jr., son of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on September 25, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 25, 1812,her married name was Iddings. Lydia Wilson died in 1864.

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5696.³ Edward Moyer Reed was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2 He married Nellie Kate Link on April 29, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Edward Moyer Reed died on May 23, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,2

     Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He was born on December 17, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Mary Ann Hopkins circa 1896. Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed died on February 24, 1968 at age 91.^3,1

     Mary Ann Hopkins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on June 20, 1872 at Virginia.^2,1 She married Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, circa 1896. As of circa 1896,her married name was Reed. Mary Ann Hopkins died on October 28, 1958 at age 86.^2,1

     Charles Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on May 8, 1811 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Martha A. Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on July 21, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 Charles Vest died on June 10, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69; The Iddings book and Cemeteries in Floyd Co. has a death date of Jan 10, 1881, the Salem Church listinga has a death date of May 10, 1881.^1,3,4,5

     Elizabeth Julia Byrd was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 She was born on May 7, 1839 at Virginia.^2,5,3,4 She married William Benjamin Reed, son of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on January 9, 1861.^3,4 As of January 9, 1861,her married name was Reed. Elizabeth Julia Byrd died on October 27, 1919 at age 80.^2,5,3,4