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     Robert Clifford Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on April 14, 1907 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Ocie Katherine Austin, daughter of Lonzo Valentine Austin and Alice Victoria Poff, on March 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,7,6 Robert Clifford Martin died on June 13, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^4,6 He Robert Clifford Martin, age 66, of 111 West Cleveland Ave., Vinton, died Wednesday evening in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from Johnson Carper Furniture Company. His survivors include his wife, Ocie Austin Martin, at home; one son, Paul W. Martin, Vinton; one daughter, Miss Cynthia Alice Martin, Vinton; one sister, Mrs. Etta Jarrett, Roanoke; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bain and Mrs. Grace Akers, both of Christiansburg; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on June 15, 1973.⁶

     Samuel W. Martin was born in October, 1876 at Virginia.² He married Cynthia Belle Gilmore/Gilmer on January 29, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Cynthia Belle Gilmore/Gilmer was born in April, 1879 at Virginia.¹ She married Samuel W. Martin, son of Mosiah Moses Martin and Nancy Spangler, on January 29, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 29, 1900,her married name was Martin.

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-0925.¹³ Samuel Hubert Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,14,5,7,8 He was born on January 23, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,14,5,8,9 He married Frankie Elizabeth "Betty" Brown on December 20, 1952 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7 Samuel Hubert Martin died on July 3, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^13,14,5,7,8 He Samuel Hubert Martin, 38, of 2903 Hollowell Ave., SW, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was an employe of General Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Betty Brown Martin; three daughters, Sherry Lynn Martin, Jayne Paige Martin, Jenny Leigh Martin, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford R. Martin, Vinton; a sister, Miss Cynthia Alice Martin, Vinton; a brother, Paul W. Martin, Waynesboro. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on July 4, 1968.⁷

     Johnathan Iddings was born circa 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Sarah "Sallie" Howery on November 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Johnathan Iddings married Hannah Pharis on May 8, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Johnathan Iddings died circa 1860.

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-7356.¹² Paul Wyatt Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,4 He married Ursula Ann Shieber on January 17, 1960.¹ Paul Wyatt Martin died on June 16, 1999 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,12,3,4 He MARTIN, Paul Wyatt, 65, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at his home. He was a retired industrial engineer in the apparel industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ocie Martin and a brother, Hubert Martin. Surviving are his wife, Ursula S. Martin; son, Mike Martin of Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Troy Martin of Boones Mill; two grandchildren, Brittany and Daniel Martin; a sister, Cynthia Martin of Vinton; mother-in-law, Anna Radford of Richmond; three nieces, one nephew and his beloved dog, Snuffy. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on June 18, 1999.¹

     Cynthia Alice "Cindy" Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,10 She was born on February 11, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11,10 She died on July 17, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,11,5,10 She Cynthia Alice (Cindy) Martin, 64, of Vinton, Va., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. Cynthia Martin is remembered as one of the two most important people in the development of TAP Ex-Offender programs and the development of Virginia CARES, the first pre and post release program in the Commonwealth of Virginia for inmates of state correctional institutions. She was a graduate of William Byrd High School. Cindy was responsible for lobbying at the General Assembly to see that there was a reentry program for the people coming out of prison, that was supportive of them and respected their ability to change. As a result, Virginia CARES has worked with over 70,000 former inmates with a successful reduction of recidivism. Cindy was a loving and giving person. She loved being able to help people in need and in times of crisis. Cindy never married or had children of her own. She had several nieces and nephews that she loved as her own. to anyone for advice and counsel. She was loved by all and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ocie Martin, and two brothers, Samuel Hubert Martin and Paul Wyatt Martin. Cindy is survived by her devoted niece, Jayne Martin Wilson, of Clayton, N.C; special devoted stepson, Jeffrey Graybill; devoted sister-in-law, Frankie E. (Betty) Brunk, of Raleigh, N.C; and two special friends, Bruce Bunniewell, Vinton, and Ashley Thomas, Vinton; her dog and faithful companion, Molly Martin. Thanks to the wonderful women at Helpful Hands Home Health Care, Carilion Clinic Hospice and Meals on Wheels. A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery. on July 18, 2010.³

     Frankie Elizabeth "Betty" Brown was buried at Mountain View Methodist Church, Mountain View Methodist Church, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on February 17, 1934 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Samuel Hubert Martin, son of Robert Clifford Martin and Ocie Katherine Austin, on December 20, 1952 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,6 As of December 20, 1952,her married name was Martin.³ Frankie Elizabeth "Betty" Brown died on July 30, 2011 at Clayton, Johnston Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,4 She Frankie Elizabeth "Betty" Brunk, 77, passed away peacefully in Clayton, NC, on the evening of July 30, 2011. Betty was born on February 17, 1934 in Buchanan, VA. She was a devoted wife and mother, a dedicated grandmother and a beloved friend. In addition to raising four children, she spent her life caring for those around her which, many times, included the friends of her children and neighbors. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as "Granny Betty." Betty's nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family to the relationships with friends, colleagues, students and faculty at NC State University that she developed during her years of employment at Baxley's restaurant on Hillsborough Street. She became known as "Mama Betty" to many – her family was always growing. She was predeceased by her parents; her husbands Samuel Hubert Martin and Dale Patton Brunk; and her grandson, Kenneth Blanchard White II. Betty is survived by her daughter, Sherry Lynn Martin of Kathleen, GA; her daughter Jayne Paige Wilson and her husband, Rob, of Clayton, NC; her daughter Jenny Leigh Wilson and her husband Al of Spring Hill, TN; and Tracy Dale Brunk and his wife, Christina, of Raleigh, NC. In addition to her children, Betty is survived by four grandchildren: Katie Wilson of Wilmington, NC; Sky Wilson of Spring Hill, TN; and Grace and Thomas Brunk of Raleigh, NC. Betty will be laid to rest at a family burial site at the Mountain View United Methodist Church in Wytheville, VA with her husband. The family would like to thank the staff and community of the Bryan Center in Clayton, NC for the personal attention and compassionate care they provided to Betty during her time of residence and passing. Additionally, the family would like to thank the friends that visited Betty over her period of declining health. on August 1, 2011.²

     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.