Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Elbert Kent Wimmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 16, 1923, d. February 8, 1994

Father

Ezra Parlee Wimmer^{5,4,6,7,8,9,10} b. September 22, 1890, d. July 27, 1975

Mother

Launah "Hannah" Rose^5,4,6,8,9,10 b. July 28, 1891, d. May 30, 1973

Elbert Kent Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII."^1,2 His Social Security Number was 230-34-1046.¹¹ He was born on March 16, 1923 at Virginia.^11,1,12,3,4 He married Maizie Virginia Conner, daughter of Alfred Letcher Conner and Eva Florence "Evie" Lawrence, on March 20, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,4 Elbert Kent Wimmer died on February 8, 1994 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^11,2,4 He WIMMER, Elbert Kent, 70, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday morning, February 8, 1994 at his home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vernie K. Wimmer. He is survived by his wife, Mazie C. Wimmer; two sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Joy B. Wimmer, Cark K. and Sheree D. Wimmer, all of Christiansburg; a sister, Hazel W. Jennings, Blacksburg; and 3 grandchildren, Brandi Wimmer, Danielle Wimmer, Christopher Wimmer. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Eugene Flinchum with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, 24073. Friends may call after noon Wednesday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 9, 1994.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 83, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 46, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Maizie Virginia Conner

Marriage*

Elbert Kent Wimmer married Maizie Virginia Conner, daughter of Alfred Letcher Conner and Eva Florence "Evie" Lawrence, on March 20, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,4

Children

Verna Kay "Vernie" Wimmer^2,12,3,13 b. July 31, 1948, d. July 8, 1966
James Alvin Wimmer+^{2,12,3,4,13,14} b. July 8, 1956, d. September 5, 1995
Carl Kent Wimmer^{2,12,3,4,13,14}

Citations

[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert Kent Wimmer obituary in the Feb 9, 1994 edition.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Ezra P. Wimmer obituary in the Jul 31, 1975 edition.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Launah R. Wimmer obituary in the May 31, 1973 edition.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Glenn P. Wimmer obituary in the Mar 26, 1971 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Vernie Kay Wimmer obituary in the Jul 11, 1966 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ezra Parlee Wimmer^1,2

M, b. September 22, 1890, d. July 27, 1975

Father

Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer^3,4,5 b. January 4, 1862, d. February 4, 1953

Mother

Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll^4,3,5 b. January 7, 1862, d. April 13, 1950

Ezra Parlee Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 225-48-4007.⁷ He was born on September 22, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,2 He married Launah "Hannah" Rose, daughter of Monroe Henderson Rose and Hannah Poff, on December 22, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,10,11 Ezra Parlee Wimmer died on July 27, 1975 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,6 He CHRISTIANSBURG -- Ezra P. Wimmer, age 84, died Sunday, July 27, 1975. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helen Bell and Mrs. Hazel Jennings, both of Christiansburg, Mrs. Thelma Sisson, Richmond; two sons, Kent Wimmer and Lane Wimmer, both of Christiansburg; two brothers, Edgar H. Wimmer, Pilot, Stanley G. Wimmer, Danville; one sister, Mrs. Iva W. King, Christiansburg; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1975, from the Huffville Church. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery. on July 31, 1975.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 270, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 25, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 101, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 83, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 46, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer⁵
1920		Farmer¹²
1930		Flour and feed miller¹³
1940		Farmer¹⁴

Family

Launah "Hannah" Rose b. July 28, 1891, d. May 30, 1973

Marriage*

Ezra Parlee Wimmer married Launah "Hannah" Rose, daughter of Monroe Henderson Rose and Hannah Poff, on December 22, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,10,11

Children

Thelma Earlene Wimmer+^{15,12,13,6,10,14,16,11,17} b. October 9, 1913, d. June 18, 1984
Glenn Phlegar Wimmer+^{18,12,13,19,11} b. March 27, 1915, d. March 24, 1971
Earle Parlee "Earl" Wimmer+^18,12,13,11 b. February 14, 1917, d. April 8, 1940
Hazel Mae Wimmer+^{20,21,12,13,6,10,14} b. February 24, 1919, d. July 22, 2005
Ruby Ileen Wimmer^1,11 b. November 22, 1920, d. February 8, 1929
Elbert Kent Wimmer+^{20,22,13,6,10,19,14} b. March 16, 1923, d. February 8, 1994
Helen Louise Wimmer+^23,6,10,14 b. May 6, 1932, d. June 19, 1990

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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 Ezra P. Wimmer obituary in the Jul 31, 1975 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Launah R. Wimmer obituary in the May 31, 1973 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[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.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Glenn P. Wimmer obituary in the Mar 26, 1971 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Mae Wimmer Jennings obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Lucy Ellen Austin^1,2

F, b. August 22, 1893, d. November 1, 1955

Father

Phillip Elijah Austin^1,2,3 b. September 3, 1860, d. December 30, 1944

Mother

Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters^1,2,3 b. July 8, 1872, d. September 23, 1938

Lucy Ellen Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 She was born on August 22, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2,6,3 She married Fayette Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings, on May 4, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7 As of May 4, 1919,her married name was Conner. Lucy Ellen Austin died on November 1, 1955 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 62.^4,5,2,6,3 She Last rites for Mrs. Lucy Conner, 62, a former resident of McComas, will be conducted today. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery near Floyd, Va. Mrs. Conner died Tuesday in a hospital at Bridgeport, Conn. Mrs. Conner was born August 22, 1893, in Floyd County Virginia, a daughter of P. E and Dealiah Walters Austin. Her husband, the late Fayette Conner, preceded her in death on June 9, 1954. She was preceded in death also by her parents, a brother and two sisters. Surviving are five sons and a daughter: Ervin Conner, McComas, Alfred of Bud, Ralph serving with the U.S. Navy, Mrs. Garnet Danserebi, Leonard and Hubert Conner, all of Bridgeport, Conn; eight grandchildren; four brothers; Tom Austin, Tralee, Will, of McComas, John, of Bent Mountain, Va., and George Austin of Terrys Fork, Va ; and five sisters: Mrs. J. H. Smith and Mrs. Dock Conner of Princeton, Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs. Riley Board, of Roanoke, Va. and Mrs. Roscoe Poff of Salem, Va. on November 4, 1955.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 27, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

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1930

Dwelling 434, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 20, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 131, District 28-68, McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹¹

Family

Fayette Conner b. January 12, 1892, d. June 9, 1954

Marriage*

Lucy Ellen Austin married Fayette Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings, on May 4, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7

Children

Hubert Edgar "Herb" Conner Sr.+^{12,6,9,13,14,10,3,7} b. June 14, 1920, d. May 29, 1986
Ervin Matthew Conner^{12,6,9,13,10,3,15,7} b. September 6, 1922, d. August 8, 1986
Garnette E. Conner+^{12,6,9,10,11,3} b. September 13, 1924, d. January 23, 1998
Alfred Dehart Conner+^{12,6,9,16,13,10,11,3,7,17} b. January 14, 1928, d. August 28, 2008
Lenard Russell "Pretty Boy" Conner+^{12,6,9,18,10,3,7} b. January 31, 1930, d. March 1, 2004
Ralph E. Conner^{12,6,10,11,3,7}

Citations

[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.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucy Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1955 edition.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fayette Conner obituary in the Jun 10, 1954 edition.
[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.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lenard Conner obituary in the Mar 24, 2004 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 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=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alfred Dehart Conner obituary in the Aug 31, 2008 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Verna Kay "Vernie" Wimmer^1,2,3

F, b. July 31, 1948, d. July 8, 1966

Father

Elbert Kent Wimmer^4,1,2,3 b. March 16, 1923, d. February 8, 1994

Mother

Maizie Virginia Conner^4,1,2,3

Verna Kay "Vernie" Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 31, 1948.^5,1,2 She died on July 8, 1966 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 17.^5,1,2,3 She Miss Vernie Kay Wimmer, 17, of Christiansburg, died Friday in a Charlottesville hospital. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Wimmer, two brothers, Carl Wimmer, James Wimmer, both of Christiansburg. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethern. on July 11, 1966.⁶

Citations

[S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Vernie Kay Wimmer obituary in the Jul 11, 1966 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert Kent Wimmer obituary in the Feb 9, 1994 edition.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Vernie Kay Wimmner obituary in the Jul 11, 1966 edition.

James Alvin Wimmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 8, 1956, d. September 5, 1995

Father

Elbert Kent Wimmer^5,2,3,6,7,4 b. March 16, 1923, d. February 8, 1994

Mother

Maizie Virginia Conner^5,2,3,6,7,4

James Alvin Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 228-84-9505.⁹ He was born on July 8, 1956 at Virginia.^1,2,9,3,6,4 He married Joy Lynn Bond on July 19, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,10,4 James Alvin Wimmer died on September 5, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.^1,8 He WIMMER, James A., 39, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, September 5, 1995, in a Salem hospital. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Eugene Flinchum and Rev. Mike Reynolds. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne. on September 7, 1995.⁸

Family

Joy Lynn Bond

Marriage*

He married Joy Lynn Bond on July 19, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,10,4

Children

Brittany Wimmer¹⁰
James Christopher "Chris" Wimmer^6,10
Danielle Nicole Wimmer^6,10

Citations

[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
[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 Elbert Kent Wimmer obituary in the Feb 9, 1994 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Vernie Kay Wimmer obituary in the Jul 11, 1966 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James A. Wimmer obituary in the Sep 7, 1995 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lee Bond, Jr., obituary in the Dec 1, 2002 edition.

Pauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner^1,2,3

F, b. October 24, 1905, d. November 9, 1999

Father

Jasper Conner^{1,4,5,2,3,6,7,8,9,10} b. October 20, 1879, d. October 11, 1957

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles^{1,4,5,2,3,6,7,8,9,10} b. March 17, 1883, d. March 31, 1981

Her Social Security Number was 231-24-2181.¹¹ Pauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,14 She was born on October 24, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,1,12,13,2,3,14} She married Harry Clinton Shorter on November 30, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 30, 1935,her married name was Shorter. Pauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner married George Tyler Rakes on November 8, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,15 As of November 8, 1958,her married name was Rakes. Pauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner died on November 9, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^11,13,14 She RAKES, Pauline Conner Shorter, 94, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She had been a resident of Meadowbrook Nursing Home for several years. She was born October 24, 1905. Surviving is a son, Harry Shorter and wife, Claudie of Whitehall, Md; grandson, Harry Shorter, Jr. of Seven Valleys, Pa; two granddaughters, Cynthia Blevins of Glen Rock, Pa. and Kimberly Shorter of Woodbridge, Va; a great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Shorter of Seven Valleys, Pa; two stepsons, Marvin Rakes of Raleigh, N.C. and Allen Rakes of Pofftown, N.C; sisters, Hazel Ferris of Floyd, Georgianna Link and husband, Leon of Bristol, Tenn., Bonnie Conner and husband, Arthur of Copper Hill, Velva Davis, Virginia Conner and Iva Morgan, all of Roanoke, Dexter Sowers of Copper Hill; a brother, Woodrow Conner and wife, Reba of Sarasota, Fla; a special niece, Frances Gardner and husband, Olen of Riner; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday 2 p.m. at Salem Church (Head Of The River) with Rev. Olen Gardner and Elder Lane Carter officiating with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may call anytime Friday at Wood Funeral Home. on November 11, 1999.¹³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 38, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 171, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 169, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 36, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family 1

Harry Clinton Shorter b. March 11, 1905, d. September 27, 1936

Marriage*

Pauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner married Harry Clinton Shorter on November 30, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Child

Harry Logan Shorter Sr.+^13,3,10,16 b. September 9, 1936, d. March 4, 2019

Family 2

George Tyler Rakes b. April 11, 1893, d. October 13, 1985

Marriage*

Pauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner married George Tyler Rakes on November 8, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,15

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, 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 Hazel C. Ferris obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Lillian Morgan obituary in the Aug 14, 2004 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth A. Bowles Conner obituary in the Apr 9, 1981 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Conner Shorter Rakes obituary in the Nov 11, 1999 edition.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Harry L. Shorter, Sr. obituary in the Mar 7, 2019 edition.

Scipio Light^1,2

M, b. June 15, 1864, d. January 16, 1934

Father

Samuel Jackson Light Jr. b. November 1, 1828, d. June 22, 1888

Mother

Salina Elizabeth Link b. June 2, 1841, d. March 6, 1915

Scipio Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 15, 1864 at Virginia.¹ He died on January 16, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Aurora Light¹

F, b. October 31, 1866, d. November 28, 1876

Father

Samuel Jackson Light Jr. b. November 1, 1828, d. June 22, 1888

Mother

Salina Elizabeth Link b. June 2, 1841, d. March 6, 1915

Aurora Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 31, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on November 28, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 10.¹

Citations

[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.

Florence Mayle Woodward^1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1866, d. April 13, 1940

Father

James Henry Woodward^{4,1,5,6,7,2,3} b. December 6, 1840, d. October 28, 1937

Mother

Lydia Amanda Manning^{1,4,5,6,7,2,3} b. January 4, 1843, d. February 6, 1935

Florence Mayle Woodward married William Henry Morgan.² Her married name was Morgan.² Florence Mayle Woodward was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 11, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Oct 11, 1866.^2,3 She married Andrew Ambrose Gearheart, son of George Washington Gearheart and Mary "Polly" Wilson, on May 7, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of May 7, 1894,her married name was Gearheart. Florence Mayle Woodward died on April 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.²

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 194, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1880

Dwelling 166, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1890

Dwelling 231, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 73, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 144, District 76, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her nephew Peter Gearhart¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 50, District 53, Malaga, Monroe Co., Ohio

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 161, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1910

Boarding house cook¹⁰

1920

Private family servant¹¹

Family 1

Andrew Ambrose Gearheart b. October, 1847, d. February 14, 1920

Marriage*

Florence Mayle Woodward married Andrew Ambrose Gearheart, son of George Washington Gearheart and Mary "Polly" Wilson, on May 7, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Clora Lee Gearheart^9,12 b. June, 1894
William McKinley Gearheart⁹ b. October 16, 1896, d. April 25, 1956
Johnson Henry Gearheart+^9,13,14 b. September 10, 1898, d. May 9, 1962
Ora Gladys Gearheart/Morgan^10,2 b. circa 1906

Family 2

William Henry Morgan

Marriage*

Florence Mayle Woodward married William Henry Morgan.²

Child

Robert James "Bob" Morgan Sr.+^15,2 b. August 5, 1908, d. September 14, 1964

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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/, Fronm the Moore-Gearheart marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson Henry Gearheart death certificate.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest^1,2

F, b. circa 1840, d. 1903

Father

Charles Vest^2,1 b. May 8, 1811, d. June 10, 1880

Mother

Martha A. Iddings^1,2 b. 1801, d. December 7, 1858

Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married Jonathan A. Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on March 17, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of March 17, 1858,her married name was Whitenack. Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest died in 1903.

Family

Jonathan A. Whitenack b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911

Marriage*

She married Jonathan A. Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on March 17, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Leander/Leandrew Horace Whitenack^3,1 b. December 19, 1859, d. August 26, 1948
Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack+^2,1 b. January 5, 1862, d. May 27, 1924
Oscar Wiley Whitenack+^4,2,1 b. September 7, 1872, d. October 2, 1964
Helen Bond Whitenack+^1,2 b. March 2, 1875, d. October 30, 1957
Josephine Gay Whitenack+^2,4,1 b. August 6, 1880
Stella Nancy Whitenack+^1,5,6 b. April 1, 1883, d. October 17, 1961

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Alfred Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1884, d. May 27, 1940

Father

Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner^1,5,6,7,4 b. January 10, 1851, d. November 7, 1913

Mother

Laura Green Smith^1,5,6,7,8,4 b. September 20, 1853, d. December 18, 1947

James Alfred Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,4 He was born on August 21, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence, daughter of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on April 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,9,4 James Alfred Conner died on May 27, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^9,3,4

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1900

Dwelling 216, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 152, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1920

Dwelling 41, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

1930

Dwelling 95, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 387, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1910

Odd job day laborer¹²

1920

Miller¹³

Family

Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence b. January 15, 1887, d. June 30, 1924

Marriage*

James Alfred Conner married Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence, daughter of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on April 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,9,4

Children

Hazel Rachel Conner+^15,5,6,13 b. November 25, 1911, d. June 15, 1995
Arvel Elwyn Conner+^16,6,13,17,4 b. April 14, 1913, d. December 25, 1977
Arlee Mae Conner+^18,5,6,13,8 b. November 20, 1914, d. November 16, 1992
Lavada Marcella Conner+^6,15,19,13 b. October 18, 1916, d. October 31, 2006
Vera Conner+^18,5,6,13,4 b. January 10, 1919, d. April 18, 1971
Infant Conner^9,3 b. circa 1921, d. July 14, 1921

Citations

[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.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Jonathan A. Whitenack^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911

Father

William Harry Whitenack Sr.^2,1 b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897

Mother

Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert^2,1 b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870

Jonathan A. Whitenack was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, daughter of Charles Vest and Martha A. Iddings, on March 17, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Jonathan A. Whitenack married Hallie Ann Vest, daughter of Isaac Vest and Nancy Wilson, on May 9, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Jonathan A. Whitenack died on April 25, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Occupation

1895

Farmer²

Family 1

Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest b. circa 1840, d. 1903

Marriage*

Jonathan A. Whitenack married Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, daughter of Charles Vest and Martha A. Iddings, on March 17, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Leander/Leandrew Horace Whitenack^4,1,5 b. December 19, 1859, d. August 26, 1948
Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack+^2,1 b. January 5, 1862, d. May 27, 1924
Oscar Wiley Whitenack+^2,6,1 b. September 7, 1872, d. October 2, 1964
Helen Bond Whitenack+^2,1 b. March 2, 1875, d. October 30, 1957
Josephine Gay Whitenack+^6,2,1 b. August 6, 1880
Stella Nancy Whitenack+^7,1,5 b. April 1, 1883, d. October 17, 1961

Family 2

Hallie Ann Vest b. circa July, 1855, d. December 29, 1935

Marriage*

Jonathan A. Whitenack married Hallie Ann Vest, daughter of Isaac Vest and Nancy Wilson, on May 9, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Harry Whitenack Sr.

M, b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897

Father

Benjamin Whitenack b. September, 1772, d. September 21, 1842

Mother

Martha Wimmer b. circa 1774, d. May 11, 1830

William Harry Whitenack Sr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 7, 1807 at Roanoke, Virginia. He married Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert on November 3, 1828 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ William Harry Whitenack Sr. died on August 2, 1897 at age 90.

Family

Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870

Marriage*

He married Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert on November 3, 1828 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Martha J. Whitenack+^1,2,3 b. November 19, 1830, d. April 22, 1916
Benjamin "Ben" Whitenack+² b. circa 1833
Jonathan A. Whitenack+^2,1 b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911
William Harry Whitenack Jr.+^2,4 b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
James R. Whitenack^1,2 b. July, 1843, d. before April, 1910
Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack+² b. April 12, 1845, d. May 5, 1908

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Martha J. Iddings death certificate.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William H. Whitenack death certificate.

Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert

F, b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870

Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; Buried as "Bidse White."¹ She was born on February 1, 1807 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia. She married William Harry Whitenack Sr., son of Benjamin Whitenack and Martha Wimmer, on November 3, 1828 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 3, 1828,her married name was Whitenack.¹ Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert died on August 2, 1870 at age 63.

Family

William Harry Whitenack Sr. b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897

Marriage*

She married William Harry Whitenack Sr., son of Benjamin Whitenack and Martha Wimmer, on November 3, 1828 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Martha J. Whitenack+^2,1,3 b. November 19, 1830, d. April 22, 1916
Benjamin "Ben" Whitenack+² b. circa 1833
Jonathan A. Whitenack+^2,1 b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911
William Harry Whitenack Jr.+^2,4 b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
James R. Whitenack^2,1 b. July, 1843, d. before April, 1910
Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack+² b. April 12, 1845, d. May 5, 1908

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Martha J. Iddings death certificate.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William H. Whitenack death certificate.

Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack^1,2

F, b. January 5, 1862, d. May 27, 1924

Father

Jonathan A. Whitenack^2,3 b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911

Mother

Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest^2,3 b. circa 1840, d. 1903

Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 5, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on December 24, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of December 24, 1880,her married name was Strickler. Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack died on May 27, 1924 at Virginia at age 62.¹

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler b. September 30, 1858, d. April 9, 1927

Marriage*

Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack married Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on December 24, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3

Children

Sallie Ann Strickler+^5,6,3 b. circa 1885
India Hyburnia Strickler+^5,3 b. January 20, 1888, d. August 23, 1969
Mary Allene Strickler+^5,3 b. February 5, 1901, d. February 14, 1978

Citations

[S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
[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.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler¹

M, b. September 30, 1858, d. April 9, 1927

Father

Samuel Strickler¹ b. September 17, 1820, d. August 21, 1907

Mother

Nancy Ann Helms¹ b. March 25, 1826, d. September 15, 1894

Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler 1910 Floyd Co. Virginia Census Chris Strickler, 52, Virginia, Head of household Geraldine, wife, 48, Virginia Lula, daughter, 16, Virginia Palace, daughter, 9, Virginia. He was born on September 30, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, daughter of Jonathan A. Whitenack and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, on December 24, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler died on April 9, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack b. January 5, 1862, d. May 27, 1924

Marriage*

Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler married Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, daughter of Jonathan A. Whitenack and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, on December 24, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Children

Sallie Ann Strickler+^5,6,3 b. circa 1885
India Hyburnia Strickler+^6,3 b. January 20, 1888, d. August 23, 1969
Mary Allene Strickler+^6,3 b. February 5, 1901, d. February 14, 1978

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sallie Ann Strickler^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1885

Father

Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler^2,1,3 b. September 30, 1858, d. April 9, 1927

Mother

Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack^1,2,3 b. January 5, 1862, d. May 27, 1924

Sallie Ann Strickler was born circa 1885 at Virginia.¹ She married Simon Peter Lawrence, son of Luther M. Lawrence and Sarah Ann Hancock, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 25, 1905,her married name was Lawrence.

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Simon Peter Lawrence b. February 27, 1883

Marriage*

Sallie Ann Strickler married Simon Peter Lawrence, son of Luther M. Lawrence and Sarah Ann Hancock, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Children

Clarence A. Lawrence+^5,2,3 b. November 4, 1906, d. November 14, 1988
Frank Ross Lawrence+^2,5,3,6 b. August 26, 1914, d. October 4, 1985
Myrtle Ermagene/Emergean Lawrence+^2,7,8 b. February 26, 1927, d. November 4, 1999

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Simon Peter Lawrence^1,2,3

M, b. February 27, 1883

Father

Luther M. Lawrence^2,1 b. January 15, 1850, d. June 9, 1910

Mother

Sarah Ann Hancock^1,2 b. September 30, 1849, d. December 23, 1908

Simon Peter Lawrence Enumerated in Roanoke Co. Virginia in the 1930 Census. He was born on February 27, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sallie Ann Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

Farmer and dairy farm worker

Family

Sallie Ann Strickler b. circa 1885

Marriage*

Simon Peter Lawrence married Sallie Ann Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4

Children

Clarence A. Lawrence+^2,6,4 b. November 4, 1906, d. November 14, 1988
Frank Ross Lawrence+^4,6,7 b. August 26, 1914, d. October 4, 1985
Myrtle Ermagene/Emergean Lawrence+^2,8,9 b. February 26, 1927, d. November 4, 1999

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence A. Lawrence^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 4, 1906, d. November 14, 1988

Father

Simon Peter Lawrence^2,1,3 b. February 27, 1883

Mother

Sallie Ann Strickler^1,2,3 b. circa 1885

His Social Security Number was 227-07-4184.⁷ Clarence A. Lawrence was buried at Ridgeway Cemetery, Venice, Cayuga Co., New York.^5,6 He was born on November 4, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Effie Ellen Conner, daughter of Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner and Lula Inez Aldridge, on October 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 Clarence A. Lawrence died on November 14, 1988 at Auburn, Cayuga Co., New York, at age 82.^7,5 He Services for Clarence A. Lawrence, 82, of Black Rock Road, King Ferry, who died Monday at Auburn Memorial Hospital, are 1 p.m. Thursday at Shakelton Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery, Venice. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today (Nov. 16) at the funeral home, Main Street. A native of Floyd County, Va., Mr. Lawrence lived in King Ferry for 50 years. He retired in 1970 after 10 years employment with Wells College, Aurora. He previously had been a farmer. He was the last surviving charter member of the Pine Creek (Va.) Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Effie Conner; two sons, Roy L. of Aurora and Elbert L. of King Ferry; three daughters, Evelyn I. Lusk of Waterloo, Edna I. Samons of Dale City, Va., and Mrs. Donald Wells of Venice Center; three brothers, F. Ray of Freeville, Paul H. of Roanoke, Va., and L. Dalton of Stuartsville, Va; three sisters, Anna P. Kirby and Myrtle I Jernell, both of Roanoke, and Ruby M. Overstreet of Vinton, Va; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Instant Aid Ambulance Fund in Poplar Ridge. on November 16, 1988.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 76, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 198, District 55-44, Lansing, Tompkins Co., New York

⁹

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁴

1940

Farm laborer⁹

Family

Effie Ellen Conner b. June 3, 1908, d. January 18, 2002

Marriage*

Clarence A. Lawrence married Effie Ellen Conner, daughter of Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner and Lula Inez Aldridge, on October 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8

Children

Marie Lawrence³
Evelyn Inez Lawrence+^{3,4,8,5,9,10,11} b. May 8, 1927, d. June 13, 2007
Edna Irene Lawrence^3,4,8,5,9,11
Roy Lee Lawrence+^{3,8,5,10,9,12,11} b. April 24, 1932, d. June 3, 2001
Elbert Louis Lawrence^3,8,5,11 b. April 11, 1941, d. September 19, 2009
Judith Ann Lawrence^3,8,11

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2083] Syracuse Herald-Journal, From the Clarence A. Lawrence obituary in the Nov 16, 1988 edition.
[S10351] Ridgeway Cemetery, Cayuga Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2082] Post-Standard, The, From the Effie E. Conner Lawrence obituary in the Jan 20, 2002 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S10355] Iseneker Funeral Home, online www.isenekerfuneralhome.com, From the Elbert Lawrence obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frank Ross Lawrence^1,2,3

M, b. August 26, 1914, d. October 4, 1985

Father

Simon Peter Lawrence^2,1,3 b. February 27, 1883

Mother

Sallie Ann Strickler^4,1,2,3 b. circa 1885

His Social Security Number was 227-12-2629.⁵ Frank Ross Lawrence was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Annie Alice Conner, daughter of Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner and Lula Inez Aldridge, on October 16, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 Frank Ross Lawrence died on October 4, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.³

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 25, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁷

Family

Annie Alice Conner b. February 17, 1913, d. April 25, 2000

Marriage*

Frank Ross Lawrence married Annie Alice Conner, daughter of Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner and Lula Inez Aldridge, on October 16, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3

Children

Mary Geneva Lawrence^6,7,8
Rheba Ann Lawrence^6,8
Barbara Rose Lawrence^6,8

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Alice Conner Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2000 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Effie Ellen Conner^1,2

F, b. June 3, 1908, d. January 18, 2002

Father

Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner^3,4,5,6,7 b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958

Mother

Lula Inez Aldridge^8,4,5,6,7 b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972

Effie Ellen Conner was buried at Ridgeway Cemetery, King Ferry, Cayuga Co., New York.^2,9 Her Social Security Number was 224-03-8445.¹⁰ She was born on June 3, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She married Clarence A. Lawrence, son of Simon Peter Lawrence and Sallie Ann Strickler, on October 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,4,2 As of October 16, 1926,her married name was Lawrence. Effie Ellen Conner died on January 18, 2002 at New York at age 93.^10,2 She Effie E. Conner Lawrence, 93, of Black Rock Road, King Ferry, died Friday. She was born in Floyd County, Va. She was owner and manager of Sparkle Dry Cleaning Co., Auburn. She was a member of the former Church of the Brethren in King Ferry. She was affiliated with several cleaning establishments, including Muldoon Cleaners of Auburn and Bratek Cleaners of Union Springs. Her husband, Clarence A., died in 1988. A son, Roy L., died in 2001. Survivors: Three daughters, Evelyn I. Lush (should be Lusk) and Edna I. Samons, both of Auburn, and Judith A. Wells of Venice Center; a son, Elbert L. of Glenfield; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Shakelton Funeral Home. Spring burial, Ridgeway Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 418 Main St., Aurora. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Road, Box 7, East Syracuse 13057. on January 20, 2002.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 15, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 146, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 76, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 198, District 55-44, Lansing, Tompkins Co., New York

¹³

Family

Clarence A. Lawrence b. November 4, 1906, d. November 14, 1988

Marriage*

Effie Ellen Conner married Clarence A. Lawrence, son of Simon Peter Lawrence and Sallie Ann Strickler, on October 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,4,2

Children

Marie Lawrence⁴
Evelyn Inez Lawrence+^{4,12,2,14,13,15,16} b. May 8, 1927, d. June 13, 2007
Edna Irene Lawrence^{4,12,2,14,13,16}
Roy Lee Lawrence+^{4,2,14,15,13,17,16} b. April 24, 1932, d. June 3, 2001
Elbert Louis Lawrence^4,2,14,16 b. April 11, 1941, d. September 19, 2009
Judith Ann Lawrence^4,2,16

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S2082] Post-Standard, The, From the Effie E. Conner Lawrence obituary in the Jan 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harvey Conner obituary in the Jan 29, 1999 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Lula Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 3, 1972 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lula Aldridge Conner.
[S10351] Ridgeway Cemetery, Cayuga Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2083] Syracuse Herald-Journal, From the Clarence A. Lawrence obituary in the Nov 16, 1988 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S10355] Iseneker Funeral Home, online www.isenekerfuneralhome.com, From the Elbert Lawrence obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence¹

F, b. January 15, 1887, d. June 30, 1924

Father

Darius A. Lawrence^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. October 16, 1853, d. March 21, 1918

Mother

Emma Zetta Hall^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. December 21, 1855, d. March 14, 1944

Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,6 She was born on January 15, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 She married James Alfred Conner, son of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on April 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,6 As of April 6, 1910,her married name was Conner. Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence died on June 30, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37; Her tombstone has a death date of Jul 1, 1924.^7,5,6

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 188, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 152, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 41, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

James Alfred Conner b. August 21, 1884, d. May 27, 1940

Marriage*

Nannie Maude "Mandy" Lawrence married James Alfred Conner, son of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on April 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,6

Children

Hazel Rachel Conner+^12,2,3,11 b. November 25, 1911, d. June 15, 1995
Arvel Elwyn Conner+^13,3,11,14,6 b. April 14, 1913, d. December 25, 1977
Arlee Mae Conner+^15,2,3,11 b. November 20, 1914, d. November 16, 1992
Lavada Marcella Conner+^12,3,16,11 b. October 18, 1916, d. October 31, 2006
Vera Conner+^15,2,3,11,6 b. January 10, 1919, d. April 18, 1971
Infant Conner⁷ b. circa 1921, d. July 14, 1921

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1692] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 12, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 20, 1922 - Apr 31, 1925.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Flora Ann Martin^1,2

F, b. July 22, 1872, d. April 27, 1946

Father

Samuel William "Will" Martin^3,2,4 b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931

Mother

Evaline Cole^3,2,4 b. May 4, 1833, d. June 26, 1895

Flora Ann Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on July 22, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,6,2 She married Eld. Frazier Tuggle Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, on February 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of February 27, 1898,her married name was Sowers. Flora Ann Martin died on April 27, 1946 at age 73.^5,6

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 28, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 216, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 33, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 142, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 100, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 81, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Eld. Frazier Tuggle Sowers b. October 8, 1875, d. July 23, 1951

Marriage*

Flora Ann Martin married Eld. Frazier Tuggle Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, on February 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Valentine T. "Vollie" Sowers+^{2,1,13,8,9,10,14} b. June 11, 1899, d. February 15, 1987
Mary Lucinda Sowers+^2,13,9,10,14 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
Lester P. G. Sowers b. August 2, 1903, d. February 8, 1905
Dossie William Sowers Sr.+^{1,15,13,9,10,11,14,16} b. December 15, 1904, d. April 25, 1968
Ora Belle Sowers^{17,1,13,9,10,11,14,12} b. January 11, 1910, d. September 19, 2007
Velvia Lenora "Velvie" Sowers+^{17,18,1,13,10,11,14,12} b. May 31, 1914, d. April 25, 2009

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frazier T. Sowers obituary in an undated edition.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Belle Conner obituary in the Sep 20, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvie Lenora Sowers Agee obituary in the Apr 27, 2009 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.

Lula Inez Aldridge^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972

Father

John G. H. Aldridge^2,3,5 b. December 2, 1865, d. June 30, 1923

Mother

Lydia Alice Naff^2,3,5 b. May 26, 1871, d. March 11, 1944

Lula Inez Aldridge was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,4,5 She was born on January 12, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,2,5 She married Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Ellen Iddings, on May 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,6,7,9,3,4,5} As of May 12, 1907,her married name was Conner. Lula Inez Aldridge died on July 29, 1972 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^6,7,8,4,5 She FLOYD -- Lula Aldridge Conner, 82, died at her home Saturday, July 29, 1972. She was the widow of E. Lee Conner. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Effie Lawrence, King Ferry, N.Y., Mrs. Alice Lawrence, Roanoke; Mrs. Virginia Garvin, Hurt; two sons, Harvey Conner, George Conner, Floyd; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Bower, Oxford, Pa., Mrs. Mary Lively, Long Branch, W. Va., Mrs. Elsie Poff, Riner; four brothers, Fred Aldridge, Nottingham, Pa., Willie Aldridge, Hillside, N.J., J. C. Aldridge, Teaneck, N.J., Stan Aldridge, Floyd. The funeral was Tuesday, August 1, 1972, at 1 p.m. at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on August 3, 1972.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 15, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 146, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 75, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 114, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Family

Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958

Marriage*

Lula Inez Aldridge married Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Ellen Iddings, on May 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,6,7,9,3,4,5}

Children

Effie Ellen Conner+^6,9,10,11,4 b. June 3, 1908, d. January 18, 2002
John Harvey Conner+^{6,14,9,11,12,4} b. December 23, 1910, d. January 28, 1999
Annie Alice Conner+^{6,15,14,9,11,12,4} b. February 17, 1913, d. April 25, 2000
Laura Inez Conner^8,5 b. March 7, 1915, d. December 2, 1915
Infant Conner^7,8 b. 1916, d. 1916
Infant Conner⁷ b. 1919, d. 1919
George Willie Conner+^{6,14,9,11,12,4,13} b. December 15, 1919, d. April 3, 1990
Infant Conner^7,8 b. 1922, d. 1922
Virginia I. Conner+^{6,9,16,12,4,13} b. June 8, 1927, d. February 9, 1995
Infant Conner^7,8 b. 1931, d. 1931
Infant Conner^7,8,5 b. May 29, 1937, d. May 29, 1937

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Lula Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 3, 1972 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lula Aldridge Conner.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Albert Washington Vest^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. December 7, 1887, d. January 29, 1973

Father

Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest^3,4,8,9 b. January 24, 1858, d. October 19, 1954

Mother

Octavia Frances Iddings^3,4,9 b. April 5, 1858, d. June 7, 1923

Albert Washington Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,11 He Check - Albert W. Vest, 85, died Monday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Wilda McNeil vest; three sons, Truman Vest, Hampton Vest, Check, Gratton Vest, Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Willis, Mrs. Iva Sowder, Check, Mrs. Ruby Foster, Shawsville; two brothers, Letcher Vest, Samuel Vest, Pilot; three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Conner, Salem, Mrs. Malinda Compton, Mrs. Ada Sexton, Floyd. Burial in Wilson Cemetery.¹¹ He was born on December 7, 1887 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,4,5,7 He married Wilda Archester McNeil, daughter of Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil and Lucy Ellen Aldridge, on July 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,12,10,2,4,11,13,7} Albert Washington Vest died on January 29, 1973 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.^10,2,4,11,7

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1900

Dwelling 235, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 119, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1920

Dwelling 2, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1930

Dwelling 61, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁷

1940

Dwelling 123, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁸

1950

Dwelling 173, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁹

Occupation

1910		Farmer¹⁵
1920		Farmer¹⁶
1930		Farmer¹⁷
1940		Farmer¹⁸
1950		Sawmill worker¹⁹

Family

Wilda Archester McNeil b. February 7, 1891, d. October 5, 1981

Marriage*

Albert Washington Vest married Wilda Archester McNeil, daughter of Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil and Lucy Ellen Aldridge, on July 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,12,10,2,4,11,13,7}

Children

Bonnie Vest+^{10,20,21,4,11,15,16,6,22,23} b. April 6, 1908, d. February 27, 2000
Truman Vest+^{10,20,4,11,16,17,6,22} b. April 15, 1912, d. March 15, 1996
Ruby Edith Vest+^{10,21,20,4,11,16,17,6,22,24,23} b. December 23, 1913, d. April 1, 2002
Iva Vest+^{10,20,4,11,16,17,6,25,22,23} b. July 30, 1919, d. December 30, 2012
Charles Hampton "Charlie" "Hamp" Vest+^{10,20,4,11,17,26,6,25,18,22,27} b. July 15, 1921, d. August 23, 2016
Gerald Winton Vest^{20,4,28,17,6,18,22,29} b. July 31, 1927, d. November 2, 1946
Gratton W. Vest+^{10,20,30,4,11,6,18,22,24,19} b. November 4, 1930, d. October 3, 2007

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral phamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles William Vest obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert W. Vest obituary in an undated edition.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Vest Sowder obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lynne Vest Bott obituary in the Jul 28, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Gerald Winton Vest death certificate.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Gerald Vest obituary in the Nov 4, 1946 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Wilda Archester McNeil^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 7, 1891, d. October 5, 1981

Father

Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil^1,2,4,6,7 b. January 30, 1859, d. June 28, 1946

Mother

Lucy Ellen Aldridge^1,2,4,6,7,8 b. November 8, 1871, d. August 23, 1969

Wilda Archester McNeil CHECK - Mrs. Wilda McNeil Vest, age 90, died Monday morning in a Salem hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Willis, Mrs. Iva Sowder, both of Check; Mrs. Ruby Foster, Shawsville; three sons, Truman Vest, Hampton Vest, both of Check; Gratton Vest, Salem; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.³ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-74-1114.¹¹ She was born on February 7, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,1,11 She married Albert Washington Vest, son of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on July 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,12,13,10,2,14,4,7} As of July 3, 1907,her married name was Vest. Wilda Archester McNeil died on October 5, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^9,10,2,3,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 241, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 119, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1920

Dwelling 2, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1930

Dwelling 61, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁷

1940

Dwelling 123, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁸

1950

Dwelling 173, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Albert Washington Vest b. December 7, 1887, d. January 29, 1973

Marriage*

Wilda Archester McNeil married Albert Washington Vest, son of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on July 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,12,13,10,2,14,4,7}

Children

Bonnie Vest+^{13,9,19,20,2,14,3,15,16,21,22,5} b. April 6, 1908, d. February 27, 2000
Truman Vest+^{13,9,19,2,14,3,16,17,21,22} b. April 15, 1912, d. March 15, 1996
Ruby Edith Vest+^{13,9,20,19,2,14,3,16,17,21,22,23,5} b. December 23, 1913, d. April 1, 2002
Iva Vest+^{13,9,19,2,14,3,16,17,21,24,22,5} b. July 30, 1919, d. December 30, 2012
Charles Hampton "Charlie" "Hamp" Vest+^{13,9,19,2,14,3,17,25,21,24,18,22,26} b. July 15, 1921, d. August 23, 2016
Gerald Winton Vest^{19,2,27,17,21,18,22,28} b. July 31, 1927, d. November 2, 1946
Gratton W. Vest+^{13,9,19,29,2,14,3,21,18,22,23,8} b. November 4, 1930, d. October 3, 2007

Citations

[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.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wilda McNeil Vest obituary in an unknown edition.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Wilda McNeil Vest.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert W. Vest obituary in an undated edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Vest Sowder obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lynne Vest Bott obituary in the Jul 28, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Gerald Winton Vest death certificate.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Gerald Vest obituary in the Nov 4, 1946 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. February 3, 1908, d. February 21, 1976

Father

James Ira "Jim" Nichols^2,5 b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936

Mother

Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King^2,5 b. May 15, 1872, d. July 29, 1947

His Social Security Number was 227-16-0641.⁸ Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 He was born on February 3, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5,2,6 He married Ollie Mae Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on July 1, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer were divorced on December 7, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols died on February 21, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^6,7 He FLOYD -- Richard Ira Nichols, age 68, died in a Roanoke nursing home Saturday, Feb. 21, 1976. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ina Guilliams, Mrs. D. W. Sowers, Jr. and Mrs. Ernest Martin, all of Roanoke, Mrs. Norman Hoback, Hollins, Mrs. Barry Smith, Copper Hill; six sons, Wesley L. Nichols, LaPlata, Md., Marshall Everett Nichols and Carl E. Nichols, both of Roanoke, John N. Nichols, Copper Hill, Fred A. Nichols, Troutville, Raymond L. Nichols, Lincoln, Calif; one sister, Mrs. Willard Wood, Copper Hill; three brothers, J. Banks Nichols, Boones Mill, Dock Nichols, Vinton, Robert Nichols, Salem; also 33 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 23, 1976, at 2 p.m. from Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. on February 26, 1976.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 115, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 113, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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Occupation

1930

Farm laborer¹⁰

1940

Farmer¹¹

Family

Ollie Mae Wimmer b. March 1, 1912, d. June 29, 2005

Marriage*

Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols married Ollie Mae Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on July 1, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4

Divorce*

Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer were divorced on December 7, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹

Children

Wesley Lindy Nichols Sr.+^{3,12,4,5,6,7,11,13,14,15} b. December 18, 1930, d. November 8, 2020
Marshall Everette Nichols+^{3,12,4,6,16,7,11,13,14,17,18} b. January 14, 1932, d. December 5, 2001
Ina Marie Nichols+^{3,19,12,4,5,6,7,11,13,18,20,14} b. June 3, 1933, d. December 13, 2016
Lena Faye Nichols^{19,3,12,4,5,11,13,14}
Carl Edward Nichols+^{19,12,4,5,6,16,7,11,13,14,17,21} b. October 31, 1937, d. August 11, 1992
Pearlie Ann Nichols+^{3,19,12,4,5,11,13,14} b. November 6, 1939, d. August 30, 2014
Betty Jane Nichols+^{3,19,12,4,5,13,14} b. August 15, 1941, d. February 6, 2021
John Nelson "Johnny" Nichols+^{3,12,4,5,6,16,7,13,14,18} b. February 22, 1943, d. November 18, 2007
Fred Andrew "Freddie" Nichols^{3,19,22,12,4,5,6,7,13,14}
James Thomas "Tommy" Nichols^{1,4,5,16,13,14,21} b. May 21, 1946, d. October 31, 1946
Raymond Lee Nichols^{3,12,4,6,7,13,14,23} b. September 27, 1947, d. August 23, 2019
Lillian Sue Nichols^{3,19,4,5,24,13,14}

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Mae Wimmer obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Richard Ira Nichols.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Richard Ira Nichols obituary in the Feb 26, 1976 edition.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Everette Nichols obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearlie Sowers obituary in Aug 31, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Martin obituary in the Feb 9, 2021 edition.
[S10155] Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., online www.brinsfieldfuneral.com, From the Wesley Lindy Nichols obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Nelson Nichols obituary in the Nov 20, 2007 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ina Nichols Morgan obituary in the Dec 15, 2016 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Edward Nichols obituary in the Aug 12, 1992 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Lee Nichols obituary in the Aug 25, 2019 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Smith obituary in the Mar 20, 2002 edition.