Lula Virginia Manning1,2
F, b. October 10, 1889, d. 1964
Father | Joseph Robert Manning3,2 b. May, 1851, d. before April 14, 1930 |
Mother | Rachel Malinda Lester3,2 b. April, 1857 |
Lula Virginia Manning was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.4 She was born on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married Oliver Blaine Wilson, son of James William Wilson and Emma Odell Conner, on April 29, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 As of April 29, 1908,her married name was Wilson.2 Lula Virginia Manning died in 1964 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.4
Family | Oliver Blaine Wilson b. April 14, 1890, d. 1961 |
Marriage* | Lula Virginia Manning married Oliver Blaine Wilson, son of James William Wilson and Emma Odell Conner, on April 29, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S8834] Lancaster New Era, From the Bessie M. Moran obituary in the Jun 9, 1999 edition.
Carolyn Alice Weddle1,2
F, b. May 24, 1944, d. November 24, 2020
Father | Joseph S. "Joe" Weddle1,3 |
Mother | Zella Vesta Underwood1,4,3 b. September 7, 1922, d. July 20, 1995 |
Carolyn Alice Weddle was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 24, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 She married Winston Rosley Poff, son of Edmond Ezra Poff and Mabel Arlington Conner, on August 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,3 As of August 19, 1960,her married name was Poff. Carolyn Alice Weddle died on November 24, 2020 at Virginia at age 76.3 She Carolyn Alice Poff, 76, of Copper Hill, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She enjoyed traveling with friends to antique car shows, eating breakfast with her morning crew at Hardee's. She adored watching her grandkids play in the mud and eating ice cream. She also had a laugh you could hear for miles. She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Teresa Carol; mother, Zella Compton; and father, Joe Weddle. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Winston Poff; sons, Ricky Poff (Nila), and Mark Poff; granddaughter, Ladonna Yearout-Patton; grandsons, Stephen and Mason Poff; great-grandsons, Able, Forest, River, and Draper Yearout-Patton; great-granddaughters, Layowin "Grace" Patton, Mila and Ruby Poff; along with close friend, Renee Turner. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on November 28, 2020.3
Family | Winston Rosley Poff b. April 18, 1939, d. September 11, 2024 |
Marriage* | She married Winston Rosley Poff, son of Edmond Ezra Poff and Mabel Arlington Conner, on August 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn Alice Poff obitury in the Nov 28, 2020 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zella Underwood Compton obituary in the Jul 21, 1995 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Winston Rosley Poff obituary.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Yearout-Patton and Poff wedding announcement in the Mar 17, 2011 edition.
Robert Lee Ratliff1,2,3,4
M, b. May, 1874, d. February 27, 1935
Robert Lee Ratliff was buried at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born in May, 1874 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate says he was 70 years of age but in the 1900 Census he listed his birth date as May, 1874.5,3,4 He married Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Sarah was Robert's second wife.6,1,7 Robert Lee Ratliff died on February 27, 1935 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 60.3,4 He Ill two weeks with heart disease, Robert Lee Ratliff, 70, retired farmer, died yesterday morning at the home of his son, H. L. Ratliff, near Fayetteville, at 9:40 o'clock. He was a native of Franklin county, Va., having been born at Ferrum. Burial will be made in the Chestnutburg cemetery. In addition to the son, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Nenabell Lewis of Vanceburg, Ky., and Mrs. Rose Nell Dennier, of Garten W. Va. A brother, William Ratliff, resides at Middleburg, Ky. His wife preceded him in death. on February 28, 1935.4
Family | Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner b. April 30, 1864, d. January 12, 1929 |
Marriage* | Robert Lee Ratliff married Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Sarah was Robert's second wife.6,1,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lee Ratliff death certificate.
- [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Robert Lee Ratliff obituary in the Feb 28, 1935 edition.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah J. Ratliff death certificate.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dennler-Ratliff marriage record.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Underwood-Ratliff marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myrtle Underwood death certificate.
Julia Eller Gowen1,2
F, b. circa 1901, d. May 10, 1942
Father | Fitzhugh Lee Goin1,3,2 b. November 18, 1864, d. January 16, 1923 |
Mother | Georgia Anna Tyree1,3,2,4 b. 1870, d. January 6, 1942 |
Julia Eller Gowen was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.2 She was born circa 1901 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Gunter.5 She married Willie Lawrence "Bill" Gunter circa 1922.2,5 Julia Eller Gowen died on May 10, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2
Family | Willie Lawrence "Bill" Gunter b. November 10, 1900, d. October 12, 1959 |
Marriage* | Julia Eller Gowen married Willie Lawrence "Bill" Gunter circa 1922.2,5 |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
Warren Harding Vest1,2,3
M, b. March 15, 1921, d. August 20, 1973
Father | John Armistead Vest1,2 b. October 29, 1871, d. August 6, 1956 |
Mother | Eula Mae Akers1,2 b. October 29, 1876, d. April 14, 1949 |
Warren Harding Vest was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on March 15, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Eva Elizabeth Radford, daughter of Luther Lee Radford and Addie Wilmer Smith, on July 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Warren Harding Vest died on August 20, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.4,2,3 He VEST, Warren Harding, age 52, of Montvale, died Monday in a Salem hospital. He was an employee of Graves-Humphries Hardware, Roanoke. Surviving, his wife, Mrs. Eva Richards* Vest, Montvale; three daughters, Mrs. Rex Poff, Floyd; Miss Cindy Sue Vest, Miss Jacquline Kay Vest, both at home; three sons, John Harding Vest, Daytona Beach, Fla; Warren Allen Vest, Samuel David Vest, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Kelley Hillenburg, Miss Miriam Vest, both of Roanoke; one brother, Woodrow Vest, Dallas, Tex; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 22, 1973, at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ronald McCulloch, Jr. Interment in the Vest Cemetery. on August 23, 1973.3
Family | Eva Elizabeth Radford b. August 1, 1931, d. July 11, 1983 |
Marriage* | Warren Harding Vest married Eva Elizabeth Radford, daughter of Luther Lee Radford and Addie Wilmer Smith, on July 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Child |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Warren Harding Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 1973 edition.
- [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Eva Elizabeth Radford1
F, b. August 1, 1931, d. July 11, 1983
Father | Luther Lee Radford1 b. February 24, 1888, d. September 8, 1975 |
Mother | Addie Wilmer Smith1,2 b. November 5, 1892, d. October 13, 1978 |
Eva Elizabeth Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 1, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Warren Harding Vest, son of John Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Akers, on July 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of July 13, 1951,her married name was Vest. Eva Elizabeth Radford died on July 11, 1983 at age 51.3,4
Family | Warren Harding Vest b. March 15, 1921, d. August 20, 1973 |
Marriage* | She married Warren Harding Vest, son of John Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Akers, on July 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 |
Child |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Addie Smith Radford obituary in the Oct 19, 1978 edition.
- [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Marvin Lewis Lancaster1,2,3,4,5
M, b. November 15, 1919, d. November 6, 1961
Father | Lewis Harvey Lancaster1,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. November 13, 1885, d. July 5, 1953 |
Mother | Pearl Virgie "Pearlie" Conner1,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. November 18, 1889, d. February 2, 1973 |
Marvin Lewis Lancaster was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.11 He was born on November 15, 1919 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5,11 He married Rachel Irene Sisson, daughter of Erastus R. Sisson and Essie Gay Vest, on September 2, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Marvin Lewis Lancaster died on November 6, 1961 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 41.2,12,4,11 He Marvin Lewis Lancaster, 41, of 503 Chamberlin Lane, Salem, died Monday in Rochester, N. Y. He was a truck driver for Blue Ridge Transfer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rachel Lancaster; three sons, Bobby, Ronnie and Jerry Lancaster, Salem; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Lancaster. Salem; one sister, Mrs. Betty, Martin, Christiansburg; one brother, Everett Lancaster, Salem. on November 7, 1961.4
Family | Rachel Irene Sisson b. February 14, 1921, d. November 15, 2010 |
Marriage* | Marvin Lewis Lancaster married Rachel Irene Sisson, daughter of Erastus R. Sisson and Essie Gay Vest, on September 2, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lewis Lancaster obituary in the Nov 7, 1961 edition.
- [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.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Lancaster Martin obituary in the Dec 14, 2007 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis H. Lancaster obituary in the Jul 6, 1953 edition.
- [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
- [S7809] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
Rachel Irene Sisson1,2,3,4
F, b. February 14, 1921, d. November 15, 2010
Father | Erastus R. Sisson1,5,3,6,4,7,8 b. July 23, 1891, d. March 19, 1967 |
Mother | Essie Gay Vest1,5,2,3,6,4,7,8 b. April 24, 1898, d. November 2, 1990 |
Rachel Irene Sisson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,9 She was born on February 14, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,9,8,10 She married Marvin Lewis Lancaster, son of Lewis Harvey Lancaster and Pearl Virgie "Pearlie" Conner, on September 2, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of September 2, 1940,her married name was Lancaster. As of May 26, 1972,her married name was Hackney.8 Rachel Irene Sisson married James H. Hackney on May 26, 1972 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.3,8 Rachel Irene Sisson and James H. Hackney were divorced on April 20, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 Rachel Irene Sisson died on November 15, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.4,9 She Rachel Irene Lancaster, 89, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010, at Richfield Retirement Center following a period of declining health. She was born on February 14, 1921, in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Eratus and Essie Vest Sisson. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, serving in hospital, nursing home and private duty settings, and was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Lancaster. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Bobby Lancaster and his wife, Janet, Ronnie Lancaster and his wife, Donna, and Jerry Lancaster and his wife, Barbara; a brother, John Willie Sisson, of Missouri; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on November 17, 2010.4
Family 1 | Marvin Lewis Lancaster b. November 15, 1919, d. November 6, 1961 |
Marriage* | Rachel Irene Sisson married Marvin Lewis Lancaster, son of Lewis Harvey Lancaster and Pearl Virgie "Pearlie" Conner, on September 2, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 |
Children |
Family 2 | James H. Hackney b. October 1, 1922 |
Marriage* | Rachel Irene Sisson married James H. Hackney on May 26, 1972 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.3,8 |
Divorce* | Rachel Irene Sisson and James H. Hackney were divorced on April 20, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gay Sisson obituary in the Nov 4, 1990 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Erastus R. Sisson obituary in the Mar 23, 1967 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lewis Lancaster obituary in the Nov 7, 1961 edition.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
Erastus R. Sisson1,2,3,4
M, b. July 23, 1891, d. March 19, 1967
Father | John Henry Sisson2,5 b. May 25, 1849, d. September 26, 1918 |
Mother | Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board2,5 b. September 30, 1857, d. October 30, 1920 |
Erastus R. Sisson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 228-38-1004.6 He was born on July 23, 1891 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,3 He married Essie Gay Vest, daughter of John Henry Vest and Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, on May 16, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 Erastus R. Sisson died on March 19, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.1,5 He Erastus R. Sisson 75, 103 Bowman Ave. Salem, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife Essie Vest Sisson, Salem; a son, John W. Sisson, Salem; one daughter, Mrs Rachel Lancaster, Salem; three sisters, Mrs Lucy [Herbert] Lawrence, Salem; Mrs Mary [Harold] Conner, Mrs Elvie [Charles] Wimmer, both of Bluefield, WV. The funeral was Tuesday at Lotz Funeral Chapel in Salem with burial in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Mr. Sisson formerly lived in Floyd County. on March 23, 1967.1
Family | Essie Gay Vest b. April 24, 1898, d. November 2, 1990 |
Marriage* | Erastus R. Sisson married Essie Gay Vest, daughter of John Henry Vest and Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, on May 16, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Erastus R. Sisson obituary in the Mar 23, 1967 edition.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Virginia T. Conner1
F, b. September 22, 1866
Father | Andrew C. Conner1,2 b. February, 1820, d. May 12, 1903 |
Mother | Matilda Ann Walters1,2 b. circa 1825, d. before June 13, 1900 |
Virginia T. Conner was born on September 22, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2
Essie Gay Vest1,2,3
F, b. April 24, 1898, d. November 2, 1990
Father | John Henry Vest2,3,4,5,6,7 b. October 5, 1868, d. June 1, 1961 |
Mother | Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light2,3,4 b. December 25, 1873, d. February 9, 1899 |
Her Social Security Number was 224-56-4823.8 Essie Gay Vest was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,9 She was born on April 24, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,3 She married Erastus R. Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on May 16, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,3 As of May 16, 1920,her married name was Sisson. Essie Gay Vest died on November 2, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.8,3 She Essie Gay Sisson, age 92, of Salem, died Friday. She is survived by one son, John Willie Sisson, Poplar Bluff, Mo; one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Irene Lancaster, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Audrey Lee; Allene Sweeney; Miss Allie Vest; four brothers, Wade Vest; Hugh Vest; Ralph Vest; Horrace Vest; five grandchildren, Bobby Lee Lancaster; Ronald Lewis Lancaster; Jerry Wayne Lancaster; Michael Sisson; Sandra Sisson; three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on November 4, 1990.1
Family | Erastus R. Sisson b. July 23, 1891, d. March 19, 1967 |
Marriage* | Essie Gay Vest married Erastus R. Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on May 16, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gay Sisson obituary in the Nov 4, 1990 edition.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Frederick Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pallie Tice Vest obituary in the Feb 22, 1979 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Erastus R. Sisson obituary in the Mar 23, 1967 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
John Henry Vest1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. October 5, 1868, d. June 1, 1961
Father | Benjamin M. "Berry" Vest4,3,2,7 b. April 15, 1836, d. February 19, 1918 |
Mother | Harriet E. Swepston2,3,4 b. September 6, 1836, d. August 21, 1882 |
John Henry Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 He was born on October 5, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,2 He married Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on June 28, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,4 John Henry Vest married Agranda Palentine "Pallie" Tice, daughter of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Martha Ann Snuffer, on December 4, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,6 John Henry Vest died on June 1, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.4 He John Henry Vest 92 died at his home Thursday morning. Survivers are his wife Mrs. Agranda Tice Vest, Check; five daughters Mrs. Flossie Wright and Mrs. Fred Sweeney, Roanoke; Mrs Erastus Sisson, Salem; Mrs. Ted Lee and Miss Allie Vest, Check; six sons, Edgar Vest, Augusta, Illinois; Wade, Lewis, Hugh, and Horace Vest, all of Check; Ralph vest of Floyd; 34 grandchildren; 37 great grand children and 13 great - great grand children. Funeral services were held at Stonewall church by Eld. B. O. Thompson and Rev. C. H. Wickham with burial in the family cemetery.
on June 8, 1961.1
on June 8, 1961.1
Family 1 | Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light b. December 25, 1873, d. February 9, 1899 |
Marriage* | John Henry Vest married Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on June 28, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,4 |
Children |
Family 2 | Agranda Palentine "Pallie" Tice b. May 6, 1880, d. February 18, 1979 |
Marriage* | John Henry Vest married Agranda Palentine "Pallie" Tice, daughter of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Martha Ann Snuffer, on December 4, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Henry Vest obituary in the Jun 8, 1961 edition.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Frederick Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pallie Tice Vest obituary in the Feb 22, 1979 edition.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S2859] Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2217445&GRid=60242894&CRid=2217445&
- [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allene Vest Sweeney obitutary in the Jan 29, 2011 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Horace David Vest obituary in the Apr 17, 2013 edition.
Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light1,2
F, b. December 25, 1873, d. February 9, 1899
Father | Henry Washington Light1 b. October 29, 1826, d. February 4, 1904 |
Mother | Nancy Cole1 b. June 3, 1821, d. November 26, 1896 |
Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on December 25, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married John Henry Vest, son of Benjamin M. "Berry" Vest and Harriet E. Swepston, on June 28, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of June 28, 1891,her married name was Vest. Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light died on February 9, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 25.2
Family | John Henry Vest b. October 5, 1868, d. June 1, 1961 |
Marriage* | She married John Henry Vest, son of Benjamin M. "Berry" Vest and Harriet E. Swepston, on June 28, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S2859] Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2217445&GRid=60242894&CRid=2217445&
- [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Frederick Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Ronald Lewis "Ron" Lancaster1,2,3,4,5
M, b. February 11, 1946, d. May 7, 2020
Father | Marvin Lewis Lancaster6,7,8,4 b. November 15, 1919, d. November 6, 1961 |
Mother | Rachel Irene Sisson1,6,7,8,4 b. February 14, 1921, d. November 15, 2010 |
Ronald Lewis "Ron" Lancaster Ronnie Lewis "Bucky" Lancaster, Feb 11, 1946 - May 7, 2020. Ronnie Bucky Lancaster, 74, of Salem went to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Ronnie served his many friends and the community as a barber in Salem for more than 50 years. Family left to cherish Ronnies memory include his wife of 55 years, Donna; two wonderful children, Ted and Teresa; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; as well as special brothers, Bobby and Jerry.3 He was born on February 11, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3,5,4 He married Donna Wade on June 12, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 Ronald Lewis "Ron" Lancaster died on May 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 74.3
Family | Donna Wade |
Marriage* | He married Donna Wade on June 12, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gay Sisson obituary in the Nov 4, 1990 edition.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ronnie Lewis Lancaster obituary.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lewis Lancaster obituary in the Nov 7, 1961 edition.
Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
M, b. June 14, 1946, d. May 31, 2019
Father | George Cornelius Guilliams1,9,2,3,4,10 b. February 22, 1922, d. October 21, 2011 |
Mother | Mabel Elnora Conner1,9,2,3,4,10 b. June 18, 1917, d. September 13, 2011 |
Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,8 He was born on June 14, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,6,7,8 He married Hallie Frances Roane on April 3, 1971 at Radford, Virginia.4 Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams and Hallie Frances Roane were divorced on September 10, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams married Donna Jean Snider on April 28, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8 Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams died on May 31, 2019 at Virginia at age 72.5,8 He Steven Guilliams went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was a United States marine, police officer, teacher, and pastor. He is survived by his devoted wife, Donna Guilliams; his children, Anna Guilliams and John Cromer; his two grandkids, Kirby Cromer and Carolina Cauthen; and his sister, Sue Thacker. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 9, 2019.5
Family 1 | Hallie Frances Roane |
Marriage* | Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams married Hallie Frances Roane on April 3, 1971 at Radford, Virginia.4 |
Divorce* | Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams and Hallie Frances Roane were divorced on September 10, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 |
Family 2 | Donna Jean Snider |
Marriage* | Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams married Donna Jean Snider on April 28, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8 |
Child |
Citations
- [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel C. Guilliams obituary in the Sep 14, 2011 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George C. Guilliams obitutary in the Oct 23, 2011 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven Guilliams obituary in the Jun 9, 2019 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [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&
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Charlie Winston Goens1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. May 23, 1920, d. March 1, 1984
Charlie Winston Goens was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-14-1495.8 He was born on May 23, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of May 20, 1920.2,7,4,8,5,6 He married Agatha Frances Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on April 3, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Charlie Winston Goens and Agatha Frances Hall were divorced on September 2, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Charlie Winston Goens died on March 1, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.7,4 He Charlie Winston Goens, age 63, of 1030 Craig Ave., Salem, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. He was a member of the Mason's Cove Fire Dept. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Goens, three sons, Walter R. (Bubba) Goens, Salem; John E. Goens, Roanoke; Charles W. Goens, Gardner, Pa; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Crowder, Catawba; Mrs. Betty Humphries, Springtown, Texas; one brother, Cecil W. R. Goens, Salem; eight grandchildren. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. on March 3, 1984.3
Family | Agatha Frances Hall b. March 24, 1922, d. May 29, 1994 |
Marriage* | He married Agatha Frances Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on April 3, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Divorce* | Charlie Winston Goens and Agatha Frances Hall were divorced on September 2, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 |
Child |
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Winston Goens obituary in the Mar 3, 1984 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [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&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons1,2,3
F, b. March 10, 1865, d. February 15, 1935
Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on March 10, 1865 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 17, 1865.3,4 She married Hayden C. "Hade" Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on April 5, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 As of April 5, 1888,her married name was Conner. Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons died on February 15, 1935 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.3,5,4 She Mrs. Hayden Conner, 70, passed away suddenly at her home at Pettry at 10 o'clock Friday night. Death was attributed to a heart ailment. Mrs. Conner was born and reared in this county. Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Okie Meadows, Princewick; Mrs. Luther Basham, of Princeton, and Mrs. Maude Dunn, of Pettry, and six sons, Donsie, of Princewick, Zinie, Dewey, Clownie, Carl and Chancey, of Pettry. on February 17, 1935.5
Family | Hayden C. "Hade" Conner b. December 1, 1861, d. November 12, 1935 |
Marriage* | Virginia Arrista "Rissie" Clemmons married Hayden C. "Hade" Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on April 5, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Rissie Conner death certificate.
- [S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maude Mae Dunn death record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Estel Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 1965 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Chauncie H. Conner obituary in the Nov 22, 1965 edition.
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Carrie Meadows obituary in the Jun 18, 1977 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lola E. Basham obituary in the Jan 7, 1992 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl Fred Conner death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chauncie H. Conner death record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clownie E. Conner death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Zinnie Edward Conner death certificate.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zinnie Edward Conner obituary in the Feb 5, 1956 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Donzie Conner obituary in the Dec 24, 1968 edition.
Ellen Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4,5
F, b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
Father | Andrew C. Conner1,6,7 b. February, 1820, d. May 12, 1903 |
Mother | Matilda Ann Walters1,6,7 b. circa 1825, d. before June 13, 1900 |
Ellen Elizabeth Conner was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,8 She was born in July, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 She married William Riley Smith, son of Peter Smith and China Wilson, on December 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of December 26, 1866,her married name was Smith. Ellen Elizabeth Conner died on February 17, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 86.6,8 She Funeral services will be held Friday for Mrs. Ellen Smith, 89-year-old resident of Salem who died at Fayetteville on Feb. 17. Mrs. Smith had been a well known resident in this section for many years, succumbing to an attack of heart disease after a week's illness. She was born in Buckhanan county, Virginia, having spent most of her life here. Her husband died several years ago. Burial will be in the Pleasant View cemetery. on February 19, 1937.8
Family | William Riley Smith b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924 |
Marriage* | Ellen Elizabeth Conner married William Riley Smith, son of Peter Smith and China Wilson, on December 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph W. Smith death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Sidney Smith death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellen Smith death certificate.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellen Smith obituary in the Feb 19, 1937 edition.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy Jane Patterson death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James N. Smith death certificate.
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Prather marriage record.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Smith-Buckler marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stull-Smith marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Stull death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Bragg marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Smith obituary in the Nov 27, 1968 edition.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Harvey Smith death record.
Raleigh Clifton Poff1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. May 18, 1904, d. April 8, 1974
Father | Albert Joshua Poff7,1,2,8,4,5 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950 |
Mother | Nancy Ellen Hylton7,1,2,8,4,9,5,10 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961 |
Raleigh Clifton Poff was buried at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 130 South Clear Ridge Road, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland.4,11 He was born on May 18, 1904 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11,5,6 He married Melissa Ellen "Lizzie" Reed on December 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 Raleigh Clifton Poff died on April 8, 1974 at Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 69.12,4,11 He Mr. Raleigh Clifton Poff, 69, of Bucher John Rd., near Union Bridge, died at his home Monday, April 8. He was born May 18, 1904 in Floyd County, Va., a son of the late Albert and Nancy Hylton Poff. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Melissa Reed Poff; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Nafzinger, Crumpton, and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Frederick; four brothers, John Poff and Daniel Poff, of Floyd, Va., Arnold Poff, Christiansburg, Va., and Roscoe Poff, Falls Church, Va; four sisters, Mrs. Clyde Duncan, Mrs. Letha Duncan, and Mrs. Dorothy Akers, all of Christiansburg, Va., and Mrs Lillie Reed, of Floyd, Va., six grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren. He was formerly employed with the Western Maryland Railway on section for 21 years. He retired in 1963. Interment will be made in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near New Windsor. on April 9, 1974.4
Family | Melissa Ellen "Lizzie" Reed b. February 17, 1898, d. August 6, 1978 |
Marriage* | Raleigh Clifton Poff married Melissa Ellen "Lizzie" Reed on December 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S2179] News, The, From the Melissa Ellen Poff obituary in the Aug 7, 1978 edition.
- [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [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.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
- [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
- [S4101] Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S7977] Star-Democrat, The, From the Shirley Jean Nafzinger obituary in the Nov 3, 1998 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
John Ray Poff1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 12, 1905, d. January 24, 2000
Father | Albert Joshua Poff6,7,2,8,3,9,5 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950 |
Mother | Nancy Ellen Hylton6,7,2,8,3,9,10,5,11 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961 |
His Social Security Number was 231-18-5049.12 John Ray Poff was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13 He was born on September 12, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2,4,13,5 He married Ella Mae Reed on December 28, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,14 John Ray Poff died on January 24, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.12,1,13 He SALEM - John Ray Poff, age 94, formerly of Floyd, passed away Monday, January 24, 2000 in Richfield Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Poff, and his son, Lloyd Poff of Salem. Survived by: daughter-in-law, Susie Sweeney Poff, Salem; two grandsons and spouses, Wesley and Lisa Poff, Danville, Doug and Glynna Poff, Oklahoma City, OK; one granddaughter and spouse, Betty and Tod Southworth, Nashville, TN; six great grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael Poff, Danville, Laura and Brian Poff, Oklahoma City, OK, Derek and Summer Southworth, Nashville, TN; two brothers, Roscoe Poff, Arnold Poff, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Letha Duncan, Dorothy Akers, both of Christiansburg. Interment in Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery. on January 26, 2000.1
Family | Ella Mae Reed b. August 15, 1904, d. September 6, 1999 |
Marriage* | John Ray Poff married Ella Mae Reed on December 28, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,14 |
Child |
Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Ray Poff obituary in the Jan 26, 2000 edition.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
- [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
- [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Mae Reed Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1999 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lloyd S. Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1998 edition.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr.1,2,3,4
M, b. March 12, 1907, d. September 2, 1984
Father | Albert Joshua Poff5,6,7,8,3 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950 |
Mother | Nancy Ellen Hylton5,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961 |
His Social Security Number was 226-40-2559.11 Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,12 He married Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers.13,14,2,15,3 Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. was born on March 12, 1907 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,12,4 He died on September 2, 1984 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 77.3,12
Family | Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers b. May 14, 1904, d. May 13, 1995 |
Marriage* | Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. married Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers.13,14,2,15,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Edmond Poff, Jr., obitutary in the Feb 16, 2002 edition.
- [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
- [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
- [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
- [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nellie Akers Poff obitutary in the May 18, 1995 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
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