Warren Harding Vest1,2,3

M, b. March 15, 1921, d. August 20, 1973
FatherJohn Armistead Vest1,2 b. October 29, 1871, d. August 6, 1956
MotherEula 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

Occupation

1951Carpenter1

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
  • Elizabeth Ann Vest2,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Warren Harding Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 1973 edition.
  4. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eva Elizabeth Radford1

F, b. August 1, 1931, d. July 11, 1983
FatherLuther Lee Radford1 b. February 24, 1888, d. September 8, 1975
MotherAddie 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
  • Elizabeth Ann Vest4,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Addie Smith Radford obituary in the Oct 19, 1978 edition.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marvin Lewis Lancaster1,2,3

M, b. November 15, 1919, d. November 6, 1961
FatherLewis Harvey Lancaster1,2,4,5,6,7 b. November 14, 1885, d. July 5, 1953
MotherPearl V./E. "Pearlie" Conner1,2,4,5,6,7 b. November 18, 1889, d. February 2, 1973
     Marvin Lewis Lancaster was born on November 15, 1919 at West Virginia.2 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 New York at age 41; Died while on a trip.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 35, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 447, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 171, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal loader1

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
  • Bobby Lee Lancaster2,3,8
  • Ronald Lewis "Ron" Lancaster2,3
  • Jerry Wayne Lancaster2,9,3,8

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Lancaster Martin obituary in the Dec 14, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Rachel Irene Sisson1,2,3,4

F, b. February 14, 1921, d. November 15, 2010
FatherErastus R. Sisson1,5,3,6,4,7 b. July 23, 1891, d. March 19, 1967
MotherEssie Gay Vest1,5,2,3,6,4,7 b. April 24, 1898, d. November 2, 1990
     Her married name was Hackney.3 Rachel Irene Sisson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 She married James Hackney.3 Rachel Irene Sisson was born on February 14, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She married Marvin Lewis Lancaster, son of Lewis Harvey Lancaster and Pearl V./E. "Pearlie" Conner, on September 2, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of September 2, 1940,her married name was Lancaster. Rachel Irene Sisson died on November 15, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.4 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 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Cedar Lawn Burial Park with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. An online guest book is available for family and friends at www.johnmoakey.com. Arrangements are by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. on November 17, 2010.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 11, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 55, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family 1

James Hackney
Marriage*Rachel Irene Sisson married James Hackney.3 

Family 2

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 V./E. "Pearlie" Conner, on September 2, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children
  • Bobby Lee Lancaster2,3,4,8
  • Ronald Lewis "Ron" Lancaster2,3,4
  • Jerry Wayne Lancaster2,3,9,4,8

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gay Sisson obituary in the Nov 4, 1990 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Erastus R. Sisson obituary in the Mar 23, 1967 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Erastus R. Sisson1,2,3,4

M, b. July 23, 1891, d. March 19, 1967
FatherJohn Henry Sisson2,5 b. May 25, 1849, d. September 26, 1918
MotherVirginia 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 11, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 55, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

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

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Erastus R. Sisson obituary in the Mar 23, 1967 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia T. Conner1

F, b. September 22, 1866
FatherAndrew C. Conner1,2 b. February, 1820, d. May 12, 1903
MotherMatilda 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

Census Records

1870Dwelling 382, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Essie Gay Vest1,2,3

F, b. April 24, 1898, d. November 2, 1990
FatherJohn Henry Vest2,3,4,5,6,7 b. October 5, 1868, d. June 1, 1961
MotherLydia 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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 123, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 53, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 11, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 55, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

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

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gay Sisson obituary in the Nov 4, 1990 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Frederick Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pallie Tice Vest obituary in the Feb 22, 1979 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Erastus R. Sisson obituary in the Mar 23, 1967 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Irene Lancaster obituary in the Nov 17, 2010 edition.
  15. [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
FatherBenjamin M. "Berry" Vest4,3,2,7 b. April 15, 1836, d. February 19, 1918
MotherHarriet 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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 123, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 53, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Produce huckster7
1910Farmer10

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

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Henry Vest obituary in the Jun 8, 1961 edition.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Frederick Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pallie Tice Vest obituary in the Feb 22, 1979 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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&
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allene Vest Sweeney obitutary in the Jan 29, 2011 edition.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [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
FatherHenry Washington Light1 b. October 29, 1826, d. February 4, 1904
MotherNancy 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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [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&
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Frederick Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Steven Morris "Steve" Guilliams1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 14, 1946, d. May 31, 2019
FatherGeorge Cornelius Guilliams1,9,2,3,4,10 b. February 22, 1922, d. October 21, 2011
MotherMabel 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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 35, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

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
  • Anna Guilliams2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel C. Guilliams obituary in the Sep 14, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George C. Guilliams obitutary in the Oct 23, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven Guilliams obituary in the Jun 9, 2019 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

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. Funeral services will be conducted at the home this morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Z. F. Mayberry, and committal service will take place at Graham's chapel. 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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 341, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 90, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 3, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 237, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

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

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Rissie Conner death certificate.
  4. [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&
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. Hayden Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1935 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maude Mae Dunn death record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Estel Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 1965 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Chauncie H. Conner obituary in the Nov 22, 1965 edition.
  12. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Maude Mae Dunn obituary in the Jul 19, 1969 edition.
  13. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Carrie Meadows obituary in the Jun 18, 1977 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl F. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1959 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lola E. Basham obituary in the Jan 7, 1992 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl Fred Conner death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chauncie H. Conner death record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clownie E. Conner death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Zinnie Edward Conner death certificate.

Ellen Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
FatherAndrew C. Conner1,6,7 b. February, 1820, d. May 12, 1903
MotherMatilda 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 OAK HILL, Feb. 18 - 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 after service have been conducted on Friday afternoon. on February 19, 1937.8

Census Records

1860Dwelling 229, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 294, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1880Dwelling 92, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 235, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 334, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 156, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law George Stull12

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph W. Smith death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Sidney Smith death certificate.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellen Smith death certificate.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellen Smith obituary in the Feb 19, 1937 edition.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy Jane Patterson death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James N. Smith death certificate.
  16. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Prather marriage record.
  19. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  20. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Smith-Buckler marriage record.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stull-Smith marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Stull death certificate.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Bragg marriage record.
  25. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Smith obituary in the Nov 27, 1968 edition.
  26. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  27. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  28. [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
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff7,1,2,8,4,5 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy 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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 32, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Ralph E. Poff7
1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 363, District 50, Election District 11, Baltimore, Maryland13
1940Dwelling 89, District 3-71, Election District 11, Baltimore Co., Maryland14
1950Dwelling 102, District 7-6, Uniontown, Carroll Co., Maryland15

Occupation

1930Dairy farm laborer13
1940Farm laborer14
1950Railroad trackman15

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

  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. [S2179] News, The, From the Melissa Ellen Poff obituary in the Aug 7, 1978 edition.
  4. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  9. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  11. [S4101] Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S7977] Star-Democrat, The, From the Shirley Jean Nafzinger obituary in the Nov 3, 1998 edition.
  17. [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
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff6,7,2,8,3,9,5 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy 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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 32, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 144, District 7, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VirginiaJohn and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Michael Reed15
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-9, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 259, District 32-12, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Laborer15
1940Farm laborer16
1950Farmer17

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

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Ray Poff obituary in the Jan 26, 2000 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  9. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  10. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Mae Reed Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1999 edition.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lloyd S. Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1998 edition.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  21. [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
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff5,6,7,8,3 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy 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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 32, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 96, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 19, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1940Farmer16
1950Farmer17

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

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Edmond Poff, Jr., obitutary in the Feb 16, 2002 edition.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  8. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  9. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  14. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nellie Akers Poff obitutary in the May 18, 1995 edition.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  21. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sherman Issac Poff1,2

M, b. April 8, 1909, d. January 26, 1952
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton3,4,5,6,7,8,9,2 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Sherman Issac Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2 He was born on April 8, 1909 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,8 He died on January 26, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 42.1,10,8 He CHRISTIANSBURG — The funeral for Sherman Isaac Poff, 42, who was killed Saturday when a truck struck his bicycle, will be conducted Monday. Burial will be in Keith Cemetery, Floyd. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nannie Poff; five brothers, R. C. Poff, Linwood, Md; John Poff and Dan Poff, Floyd; Roscoe Poff, Radford, and Arnold Poff, Christiansburg; and four sisters, Mrs. Rush Duncan, Mrs. Bruce Duncan and Mrs. Dorothy Akers, Christiansburg; and Mrs. Jewell Reed, Floyd. on January 28, 1952.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 32, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 95, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 14, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farm laborer7

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1911, d. February 19, 1985
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff2,1,4,5,6,7 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton2,1,4,5,6,7 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,7,9 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0231.10 She was born on June 15, 1911 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,10,4,7 She married Rush Duncan, son of Washington Emles Duncan and Beatrice Perodine Akers, on July 22, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 As of July 22, 1930,her married name was Duncan. Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff died on February 19, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 73.8,7,9 She Mrs. Clydie Poff Duncan, age 73, of 226 Roundhill Dr., died Tuesday, February 19, 1985, in the Montgomery County Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Toye) Stebar, Utica, Mich; one son, Claude R. Duncan, Silver Spring, Md; three sisters, Lillie Reed, Floyd; Letha Duncan, Dorothy Akers, both of Christiansburg; three brothers, John Poff, Floyd; Arnold Poff, Roscoe Poff, both of Christiansburg; four grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on February 21, 1985.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 141, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 19, District 17-9, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia12

Family

Rush Duncan b. October 23, 1909, d. April 14, 1977
Marriage*Clyde Hannah "Clydie" Poff married Rush Duncan, son of Washington Emles Duncan and Beatrice Perodine Akers, on July 22, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S13206] Walker Mortuary, online www.walker-mortuary.com, From the Toye Mae Duncan Stebar obituary.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  6. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clydie Poff Duncan obituary in the Feb 21, 1985 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillie Mae Poff1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1913, d. January 31, 1992
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff4,5,1,6,7,2,3 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton4,5,1,6,7,2,3 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7657.8 Lillie Mae Poff was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,2 She was born on May 22, 1913 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,3 She married Jewell Curgles Reed, son of General Curgles Reed and Rosa Belle Dulaney, on January 9, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,9,2 As of January 9, 1935,her married name was Reed. Lillie Mae Poff died on January 31, 1992 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 78.8,10,9,2 She Lillie Poff Reed, age 78, passed away Friday in a Montgomery hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jewell C. Reed of Floyd; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Edsel Basham of Lebanon, Va; son and daughter-in-law, Max and Louise Reed of Bassett; three brothers, John Poff of Floyd; Roscoe Poff and Arnold Poff, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Letha Duncan and Dorothy Akers, both of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on February 2, 1992.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 39, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 275, District 32-12, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Jewell Curgles Reed b. March 11, 1907, d. August 11, 1994
Marriage*Lillie Mae Poff married Jewell Curgles Reed, son of General Curgles Reed and Rosa Belle Dulaney, on January 9, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  7. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Poff Reed obituary in the Feb 2, 1992 edition.
  10. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Timothy Neal Basham obituary in the Apr 19, 2011 edition.

Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 27, 1915, d. December 14, 2001
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff6,1,2,7,8,3,4 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton6,1,2,7,8,3,4 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3667.3 She was born on May 27, 1915 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3 She married Bruce V. Duncan, son of Washington Emles Duncan and Beatrice Perodine Akers, on December 24, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,9,11 As of December 24, 1938,her married name was Duncan. Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff died on December 14, 2001 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.10,12,3 She DUNCAN, Letha Poff, 86, of Christiansburg, went to her Heavenly home Friday, December 14, 2001. Mrs. Duncan was a 50 years member of the McDaniel Chapter #47 Order Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 63 years (the 24th of this month), Bruce Duncan; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Vicki Jo Duncan of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Crystal and James Lane, Greenville, N.C., Loren and Todd Robertson of Christiansburg, Taz and Janice Phoenix of Lynchburg; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and sister-in-law, Rosco Poff, Arnold and Treva Poff; one sister, Dorothy Akers, all of Christiansburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on December 16, 2001.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 141, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Shirt factory worker13

Family

Bruce V. Duncan b. January 20, 1912, d. December 31, 2008
Marriage*Letha Ethel "Lethie" Poff married Bruce V. Duncan, son of Washington Emles Duncan and Beatrice Perodine Akers, on December 24, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,9,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  8. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  9. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Letha Poff Duncan obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Duncan obituary in the Jan 2, 2009 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  15. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Lena Poff1,2

F, b. November 12, 1917, d. November 26, 1917
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff1,2 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton1,2 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Lena Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 12, 1917 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on November 26, 1917 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Dorothy Ester Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 17, 1919, d. December 2, 2008
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff4,5,6,1,7,8,9,3 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton4,5,6,1,7,8,9,10,3,11 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Dorothy Ester Poff was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-16-0726.13 She was born on March 17, 1919 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,13,3 She married Maurice Taswell Akers on April 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,12 As of April 25, 1940,her married name was Akers. Dorothy Ester Poff died on December 2, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 89; Her obituary has a death date of Dec 1, 2008.12,2,13,14 She Dorothy Poff Akers, 89, died peacefully on Monday night, December 1, 2008, in Blacksburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice T. Akers; six brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie A. Cochran; and one son, Maurice (Bud) Akers Jr. and wife, Winki; four grandchildren, Lisa Stone and husband, Jay, Jon Akers and wife, Shannon, Tara Vance and husband, Chuck, and Stuart Cochran and wife, Debbie, seven greatgrandchildren, Cody, Dylan, and Ty Akers, Emma, Audrey and Evan Stone, and Bailey Vance; and several nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held at Greasy Creek Cemetery. on December 3, 2008.12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 10, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 141, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 118, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Shirt factory worker15

Family

Maurice Taswell Akers b. August 31, 1918, d. December 25, 1944
Marriage*Dorothy Ester Poff married Maurice Taswell Akers on April 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S6259] Greasy Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Walter Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2002 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  8. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  9. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  10. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Poff Akers obituary in the Dec 3, 2008 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Maurice T. Akers, Jr. obituary.

Roscoe Warren Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1921, d. June 13, 2002
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff6,1,7 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton6,1,7,8,9 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1496.10 Roscoe Warren Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on May 15, 1921 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,3,5 He married Rheba Mae Dulaney on April 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12 Roscoe Warren Poff and Rheba Mae Dulaney were divorced on November 30, 1964 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.13 Roscoe Warren Poff married Nancy Ellen Jeffries on December 2, 1964 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.14 Roscoe Warren Poff died on June 13, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,10,2,4 He POFF, Roscoe Warren, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Nancy Poff, son Vernon Poff, brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Lissie Poff, John and Ella Poff, Dan and Nell Poff, Sherman Poff, sisters, Letha Duncan, Clydie Duncan, Lilly and Jewell Reed. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Ren and Judy Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Harry Troutt; daughter-in-law, Ruby Poff; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Treva Poff; sister, Dorothy Akers; brother-in-law, Bruce Duncan; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on June 16, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 60, District 32-2, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 32, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia15

Occupation

1940Farm helper12
1950Truck driver15

Family 1

Rheba Mae Dulaney b. March 7, 1923, d. March 31, 1996
Marriage*Roscoe Warren Poff married Rheba Mae Dulaney on April 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12 
Divorce* Roscoe Warren Poff and Rheba Mae Dulaney were divorced on November 30, 1964 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Nancy Ellen Jeffries b. July 18, 1916, d. November 18, 2001
Marriage*Roscoe Warren Poff married Nancy Ellen Jeffries on December 2, 1964 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.14 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  8. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ren Edward Poff obituary in the Aug 26, 2003 edition.
  18. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  19. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  20. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

William Riley Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
FatherPeter Smith1,3 b. April 12, 1817, d. after 1892
MotherChina Wilson1 b. 1821, d. January 4, 1891
     William Riley Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on December 25, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 He married Ellen Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, on December 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 William Riley Smith died on October 30, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 294, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 92, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 235, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 334, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1870Farmer8
1880Farmer2
1900Farmer6
1910Farmer9
1920Farm laborer10

Family

Ellen Elizabeth Conner b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
Marriage*William Riley Smith married Ellen Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, on December 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Riley Smith death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph W. Smith death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Sidney Smith death certificate.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellen Smith death certificate.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy Jane Patterson death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James N. Smith death certificate.
  14. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Prather marriage record.
  17. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  18. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Smith-Buckler marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stull-Smith marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Stull death certificate.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Bragg marriage record.
  23. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  24. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Harvey Smith death record.

Arnold Walter Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 9, 1927, d. August 31, 2002
FatherAlbert Joshua Poff1,7,8,3,9,10,4 b. April 13, 1878, d. May 19, 1950
MotherNancy Ellen Hylton1,7,8,3,9,11,10,12,4 b. February 17, 1887, d. May 4, 1961
     Arnold Walter Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 223-38-9390.13 He was born on November 9, 1927 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,3,4,5,6,14 He married Treva Waunetta Duncan, daughter of William A. Duncan and Mattie Marshall, on September 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,15 Arnold Walter Poff died on August 31, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,13,2 He POFF, Arnold Walter, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2002 at his home. He was a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over thirty-eight years of service. He was an active member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and the Blue Ridge Model A Car Club. The son of the late Albert and Nancy H. Poff, he was also preceded in death by five brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Treva Duncan Poff; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Sharon Poff; a daughter, Kathy Poff Banks; a special granddaughter, Michelle Banks; one sister, Dorothy Akers; a brother-in-law, Bruce Duncan, all of Christiansburg; also numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Leslie Badillo and staff for the care given. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery on September 4, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 8, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 95, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Treva Waunetta Duncan b. January 19, 1930, d. February 21, 2016
Marriage*Arnold Walter Poff married Treva Waunetta Duncan, daughter of William A. Duncan and Mattie Marshall, on September 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Walter Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  9. [S2179] News, The, From the Raleigh Clifton Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1974 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Nancy Hylton Poff obituary in the May 5, 1961 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Isaac Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1952 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Treva Duncan Poff obituary in the Feb 23, 2016 edition.
  16. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Wayne Poff obituary in the Jul 22, 2016 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.