Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers

F, b. May 15, 1870, d. May 4, 1904
FatherWilliam Henry Akers1 b. June 20, 1817, d. April 17, 1891
MotherElizabeth Ann Akers1 b. June 9, 1825, d. April 6, 1902
     Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 15, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Sidney Rufus Conner, son of Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, on March 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 24, 1887,her married name was Conner. Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers died on May 4, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Sidney Rufus Conner b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
Marriage*Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers married Sidney Rufus Conner, son of Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, on March 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Posey Curtis Conner death certificate.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Blanche Beatrice Keaton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 20, 1904, d. 1989
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton1,3,5 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner2,1,3,5 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     Blanche Beatrice Keaton was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Piner.6 She married Lewis Watson Piner circa 1921.4,6 Blanche Beatrice Keaton died in 1989.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 82, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 15, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 340, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Seamstress7

Family

Lewis Watson Piner b. January 15, 1900, d. July 27, 1971
Marriage*Blanche Beatrice Keaton married Lewis Watson Piner circa 1921.4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Warwick Daniel Keaton1,2,3

M, b. October 10, 1902, d. August 21, 1959
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton1,4,3 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner2,1,4,3 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     John Warwick Daniel Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 10, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 He died on August 21, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 82, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 32, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles B. "Charlie" Belcher1,2,3

M, b. October 10, 1877, d. 1953
     Charles B. "Charlie" Belcher married Ala Ann Reed. Charles B. "Charlie" Belcher was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 10, 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He died in 1953.1

Family

Ala Ann Reed b. 1884, d. 1964
Marriage*He married Ala Ann Reed. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

James I. W. Keaton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 15, 1923, d. June 12, 1985
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton2,1 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner1,2 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     James I. W. Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,5 His Social Security Number was 229-12-3232.7 He was born on August 15, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,7,6,5 He died on June 12, 1985 at Pennsylvania at age 61.7,6,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 286, District 10, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 119-31, Roanoke, Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [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&
  6. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Goldie Gertrude Keaton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 23, 1914, d. April 2, 1990
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton2,1,3 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner1,2,3 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4640.6 Goldie Gertrude Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She married Stewart D. "Chink" Carroll.2,7 Her married name was Carroll. Goldie Gertrude Keaton was born on January 23, 1914 at Virginia.1,4,6 She died on April 2, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.6,4,5 She Mrs. Goldie Keaton Carroll, born January 23, 1914, died April 2, 1990 at the age of 76. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Rita Carroll, Savannah, Ga; son-in-law, A. Maurice Saunders, Fairfax; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Keaton, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Dr. Albert A. Peverall, Jr. will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 4:00 p.m. on April 4, 1990.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 82, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 286, District 10, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 32, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Stewart D. "Chink" Carroll
Marriage*Goldie Gertrude Keaton married Stewart D. "Chink" Carroll.2,7 
Children
  • Nancy Lee Carroll2,7,8
  • Stephen Roy Carroll4,8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Goldie Keaton Carroll obituary in the Apr 4, 1990 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.

Infant Keaton

F, b. July 16, 1907, d. before April 20, 1910
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton1 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner1 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     Infant Keaton was born on July 16, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died before April 20, 1910; Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census. Her mother listed 6 of 7 children living.1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Pearl Matilda Keaton1,2,3

F, b. July 15, 1901, d. July, 1982
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton1,3 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner2,1,3 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     Her Social Security Number was 180-18-3314.4 Her married name was Schropel.4 Pearl Matilda Keaton married Unknown Schropel.4 Pearl Matilda Keaton was born on July 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,3 As of circa 1919,her married name was Shaw.6 She married Charles Daniel Shaw circa 1919.5,6 Pearl Matilda Keaton died in July, 1982 at New Jersey.5,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 147, District 1463, Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 54, District 773, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 304, District 51-1414, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania8

Family 1

Unknown Schropel
Marriage*Pearl Matilda Keaton married Unknown Schropel.4 

Family 2

Charles Daniel Shaw b. November 24, 1893, d. October 1, 1969
Marriage*Pearl Matilda Keaton married Charles Daniel Shaw circa 1919.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3657] Savage/Shaw Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25164502/person/1620374516
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Roy Jackson Keaton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 27, 1922, d. January 12, 2000
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton2,1,5 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner1,2,5 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     Roy Jackson Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Violet Mary Elias.7 Roy Jackson Keaton was born on April 27, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He married Lucy Mae Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams, on January 8, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Roy Jackson Keaton and Lucy Mae Vest were divorced on July 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Roy Jackson Keaton died on January 12, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.3,4 He KEATON, Roy Jackson, 77, of the Virginia Veteran's Care Center, and formerly of Rasmont Rd., Roanoke, and Alexandria, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Keaton. Mr. Keaton joined the Navy and served in Pearl Harbor during World War II. He was the Helmsman for the U.S.S. Houston on December 7, 1941 and aided in the successful rescue of the ship and its crew. He was retired from the Rodman Local #201. Mr. Keaton was a member of VFW Post #4522. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Gaye K. and Edward E. Shepherd Jr; a son and daughter-in-law, Roy Warner and Deborah Keaton, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Walter Charles "W.C." Beck III, of Richmond, Melissa Ann Beck, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., John J. "J.J." Keaton, Elizabeth K. Gray and Warner Joseph Keaton, all of Roanoke; numerous great-grandchildren, stepchildren, Barbara Cumbo, James Ternent and wife, Loise; stepgrandchildren, Buddy Cumbo and Cindy Cumbo. Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2000. The Rev. Edward E. Shepherd will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. on January 15, 2000.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 286, District 10, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 119-31, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family 1

Violet Mary Elias b. May 24, 1918, d. January 1, 1988
Marriage*Roy Jackson Keaton married Violet Mary Elias.7 

Family 2

Lucy Mae Vest b. January 8, 1934, d. January 12, 2010
Marriage*Roy Jackson Keaton married Lucy Mae Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams, on January 8, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Roy Jackson Keaton and Lucy Mae Vest were divorced on July 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 
Children
  • Gaye Nell Keaton3,5
  • Roy Jay Warner Keaton3,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Jackson Keaton obituary in the Jan 15, 2000 edition.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3228] Mount Comfort Cemetery, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gaye Nelle Frances Keaton1

F, b. September 14, 1920, d. November 1, 1922
FatherLewis Morgan Keaton2,3 b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942
MotherRosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner2,3 b. April 18, 1879, d. November 10, 1932
     Gaye Nelle Frances Keaton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on September 14, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1 She died on November 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard1,2,3

F, b. September 2, 1913, d. August 22, 1960
     Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard married Arthur Leslie Keaton, son of Lewis Morgan Keaton and Rosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner.1,2,3 Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Keaton. She was born on September 2, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 She died on August 22, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 11, District 119-1, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

Arthur Leslie Keaton b. August 14, 1909, d. June 27, 1965
Marriage*Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard married Arthur Leslie Keaton, son of Lewis Morgan Keaton and Rosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Henry Akers1

M, b. June 20, 1817, d. April 17, 1891
     William Henry Akers was buried at Akers Graves, off of Daniel’s Run onto McNeil Hill Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Served in the Confederate Cavalry with Col. Mosby during the Civil War, Co. H. 4th VA Reserves (CSA.)1 He was born on June 20, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Ann Akers on January 26, 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia. William Henry Akers died on April 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Elizabeth Ann Akers b. June 9, 1825, d. April 6, 1902
Marriage*William Henry Akers married Elizabeth Ann Akers on January 26, 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  5. [S2858] Donnell Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=akers&GSfn=john&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49387354&CRid=3267&df=all&

Leonard Jackson Conner1,2

M, b. circa 1906, d. before 1948
FatherWilliam Daniel Conner2,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1885, d. August 26, 1963
MotherEliza Louella "Lillia" Manning2,3,4,5 b. April 30, 1886, d. June 21, 1974
     Leonard Jackson Conner married Margie Catherine Maxey.2,6 Leonard Jackson Conner was born circa 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died before 1948; His wife remarried as was listed as a widow.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 140, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 136, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 150, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 84, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Bridge worker8

Family

Margie Catherine Maxey b. December 3, 1912
Marriage*Leonard Jackson Conner married Margie Catherine Maxey.2,6 
Children

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. [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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Garland Wade Conner1,2,3

M, b. November 2, 1926, d. June 23, 2018
FatherWilliam Daniel Conner1,4,5,6,7,2,3 b. June 8, 1885, d. August 26, 1963
MotherEliza Louella "Lillia" Manning1,4,5,6,7,2,3 b. April 30, 1886, d. June 21, 1974
     Garland Wade Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 2, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Eunice Marie Carter on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,9,2,3 Garland Wade Conner died on June 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 91.3 He Garland Wade Conner, 91, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1926, in Floyd County to Daniel and Louella Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and his wife of 66 years, Eunice Carter Conner. Wade is survived by his son, Danny Wade Conner and wife, Jennifer; two granddaughters, Emma and Allison Conner; his sisters-in-law, Inez Fletcher and Alta Conner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wade proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service he began his career as an electrician. He was a 65-year member of the I.B.E.W. and retired from New River Electrical Corporation in 1987. Special thanks to the VVCC Salem and to the doctors, nurses and other staff who have provided excellent care over the last six weeks. Also, to Medi Home Health & Hospice and Home Instead staffs, and our friends and family members for their care and support over the past several months. Your compassion and care are greatly appreciated. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Palmer officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on June 26, 2018.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 150, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Eunice Marie Carter b. May 24, 1925, d. February 12, 2014
Marriage*Garland Wade Conner married Eunice Marie Carter on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,9,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Wade Conner obituary in the Jun 26, 2018 edition.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William D. Conner obituary in the Aug 29, 1963 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eliza Louella Conner obituary in the Jun 27, 1974 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William M. Conner obituary in the Mar 15, 2012 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Conner 55th wedding anniversary article in an undated newspaper clipping.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Carter Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 2014 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conner-Dodde wedding announcement in the Sep 28, 1997 edition.

Peter Callahill Vest1,2

M, b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
FatherPeter Robert Vest2 b. May 6, 1834, d. April 22, 1917
MotherCharlotte Shockey2 b. March 14, 1829, d. August 1, 1914
     Peter Callahill Vest was buried at Callahill Vest Farm Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on February 24, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Rosa Bell Poff, daughter of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on October 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Peter Callahill Vest died on April 26, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 264, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 62, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1880Farm laborer3
1900Farmer5
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7

Family

Rosa Bell Poff b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
Marriage*Peter Callahill Vest married Rosa Bell Poff, daughter of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on October 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.

Margie Catherine Maxey1,2,3

F, b. December 3, 1912
     Margie Catherine Maxey married Leonard Jackson Conner, son of William Daniel Conner and Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning.2,4 Her married name was Conner. Margie Catherine Maxey was born on December 3, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 84, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia5

Family

Leonard Jackson Conner b. circa 1906, d. before 1948
Marriage*Margie Catherine Maxey married Leonard Jackson Conner, son of William Daniel Conner and Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning.2,4 
Children

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leslie Lewis Conner1,2

M, b. December 16, 1931, d. December 30, 1940
FatherLeonard Jackson Conner1,2,3 b. circa 1906, d. before 1948
MotherMargie Catherine Maxey1,2,3 b. December 3, 1912
     Leslie Lewis Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 16, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on December 30, 1940 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 9.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 84, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harvey Daniel Conner1

M, b. September 10, 1933, d. November 15, 1998
FatherLeonard Jackson Conner1,2,3 b. circa 1906, d. before 1948
MotherMargie Catherine Maxey1,2,3 b. December 3, 1912
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-1237.4 Harvey Daniel Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on September 10, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Ailene Maurene Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on July 31, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Harvey Daniel Conner and Ailene Maurene Pacetti were divorced on January 7, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7 Harvey Daniel Conner married Gisela Luise Bohler on June 25, 1959 at Heidelberg, Germany.7 Harvey Daniel Conner and Gisela Luise Bohler were divorced on February 12, 1980 at Bedford Co., Virginia.7 Harvey Daniel Conner married Mary Frances Sweeney on March 7, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Harvey Daniel Conner died on November 15, 1998 at Virginia at age 65.4 He CONNER, Harvey D., 65, of Moneta, passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998. He was retired from the U.S. Army with 23 years of service. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Terrence O'Hara, Washington Township, N.J; three grandsons, Ryan, Brandon, and Justin O'Hara; a brother, Bobby Ray Conner, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 1998, with Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on December 2, 1998.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 84, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Ailene Maurene Pacetti
Marriage*Harvey Daniel Conner married Ailene Maurene Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on July 31, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Harvey Daniel Conner and Ailene Maurene Pacetti were divorced on January 7, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7 
Children
  • Barbara Conner5
  • Rosa Mae Conner8
  • Lewis Howard "Bubba" Conner6,8

Family 2

Gisela Luise Bohler
Marriage*Harvey Daniel Conner married Gisela Luise Bohler on June 25, 1959 at Heidelberg, Germany.7 
Divorce* Harvey Daniel Conner and Gisela Luise Bohler were divorced on February 12, 1980 at Bedford Co., Virginia.7 

Family 3

Mary Frances Sweeney
Marriage*Harvey Daniel Conner married Mary Frances Sweeney on March 7, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey D. Conner obituary in the Dec 2, 1998 edition.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eunice Marie Carter1,2,3,4

F, b. May 24, 1925, d. February 12, 2014
     Eunice Marie Carter was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 24, 1925 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,4 She married Garland Wade Conner, son of William Daniel Conner and Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning, on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 As of June 28, 1947,her married name was Conner.4 Eunice Marie Carter died on February 12, 2014 at Virginia at age 88.3 She Eunice Carter Conner, 88, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton and Annie Carter; three brothers; and two sisters. Eunice is survived by her husband of 66 years, G. Wade Conner; son, Danny Wade Conner and wife, Jennifer; two granddaughters, Emma and Allison Conner; sister, Inez Fletcher and husband, Hubert; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on February 16, 2014.3

Family

Garland Wade Conner b. November 2, 1926, d. June 23, 2018
Marriage*She married Garland Wade Conner, son of William Daniel Conner and Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning, on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 
Child
  • Danny Wade Conner1,2,7,3,6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Conner 55th wedding anniversary article in an undated newspaper clipping.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Carter Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Wade Conner obituary in the Jun 26, 2018 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conner-Dodde wedding announcement in the Sep 28, 1997 edition.

Elizabeth Ann Akers

F, b. June 9, 1825, d. April 6, 1902
     Elizabeth Ann Akers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 9, 1825 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Henry Akers on January 26, 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Elizabeth Ann Akers died on April 6, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.1,2

Family

William Henry Akers b. June 20, 1817, d. April 17, 1891
Marriage*She married William Henry Akers on January 26, 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  5. [S2858] Donnell Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=akers&GSfn=john&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49387354&CRid=3267&df=all&

William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner1,2,3

M, b. July 11, 1924, d. March 13, 2012
FatherWilliam Daniel Conner1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. June 8, 1885, d. August 26, 1963
MotherEliza Louella "Lillia" Manning1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. April 30, 1886, d. June 21, 1974
     William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.7 He and Frances Juanita Perdue were divorced.3 William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner was born on July 11, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He married Frances Juanita Perdue on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,3 William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner married Alta Dean Wade, daughter of Arthur Boss Wade and Ruby Dale Lester, on March 26, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner died on March 13, 2012 at Virginia at age 87.7 He William M. (Bill) Conner, 87, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born on July 11, 1924, in Floyd County, to Daniel and Louella Conner. He proudly served his country in the Army during World War II, participating in the Second Wave at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He felt great pride in taking part in the liberation of the concentration camps. Upon return from World War II, he began his life long career as an electrician, working for Delta Electric Company for 13 years, S&W Cafeterias, and Macke Vending Company from which he retired after 25 years of service. Along with his many accomplishments, he served in the Civil Air Patrol for more than 50 years. He was a Free Mason of the Taylor Lodge in Salem for over 50 years. He was also, a member of the American Legion Post #3. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alta Wade Conner; brother, G. Wade Conner and wife, Eunice, of Vinton; daughter, Dolores Leed and husband, Stephen, of Yorktown; one grandson; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the Wade family and the best neighbors in the world. Special thanks to the VAMC, Salem and the doctors, nurses and other staff who have provided excellent care over the last several years. Also, to the Good Samaritan Hospice staff for their care and support over the last three months. Your compassion and care are greatly appreciated. Funeral Service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Marvin Wade officiating. Interment to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Lotz Funeral Home Salem. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. on March 15, 2012.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 150, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Frances Juanita Perdue b. August 1, 1926, d. April 1, 2020
Divorce*William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner and Frances Juanita Perdue were divorced.3 
Marriage* William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner married Frances Juanita Perdue on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,3 
Child

Family 2

Alta Dean Wade
Marriage*William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner married Alta Dean Wade, daughter of Arthur Boss Wade and Ruby Dale Lester, on March 26, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William D. Conner obituary in the Aug 29, 1963 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eliza Louella Conner obituary in the Jun 27, 1974 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William M. Conner obituary in the Mar 15, 2012 edition.
  8. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Anita Dolores Leed obituary in the Jul 7, 2013 edition.

Frances Juanita Perdue1,2,3,4

F, b. August 1, 1926, d. April 1, 2020
     Frances Juanita Perdue was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 She and William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner were divorced.3 Frances Juanita Perdue was born on August 1, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She married William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner, son of William Daniel Conner and Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning, on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of September 21, 1946,her married name was Conner.3 Frances Juanita Perdue died on April 1, 2020 at Virginia at age 93.4 She Frances Juanita Perdue Gordon, age 93, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Juanita was born on August 1, 1926, to the late Harry and Addie Perdue. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Carl Gordon; and a daughter, Delores Leed. Her surviving family includes her sister, Evelyn Pedigo (Thomas); grandson, Tommy Bondurant (Julie); son-in-law, Steve Leed; stepsons, Donald Gordon (Nina), Ronald Gordon (Paulette), and Bill Gordon (Tracy); and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Special appreciation is extended to the Walter Reed Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center for their loving care. A private family graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, Va. on April 3, 2020.4

Family

William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner b. July 11, 1924, d. March 13, 2012
Divorce*She and William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner were divorced.3 
Marriage* Frances Juanita Perdue married William Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner, son of William Daniel Conner and Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning, on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Juanita Perdue Gordon obituary in the Apr 3, 2020 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William M. Conner obituary in the Mar 15, 2012 edition.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Anita Dolores Leed obituary in the Jul 7, 2013 edition.

Anita Dolores Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. August 7, 1947, d. July 4, 2013
FatherWilliam Mowyer/Mawyer "Bill" Conner5,1,2,4 b. July 11, 1924, d. March 13, 2012
MotherFrances Juanita Perdue5,1,6,2,4 b. August 1, 1926, d. April 1, 2020
     Anita Dolores Conner was born on August 7, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,7 She married Walter Marion Bondurant Jr. on February 20, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.7 Anita Dolores Conner and Walter Marion Bondurant Jr. were divorced on May 24, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.7 As of October 15, 1977,her married name was Leed.4 As of October 15, 1977,her married name was Bondurant.4 Anita Dolores Conner married Stephen Maynard Leed on October 15, 1977 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Anita Dolores Conner died on July 4, 2013 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 65.2,8 She YORKTOWN - Anita Dolores Leed born August 7th, 1947 passed away on July 4th, 2013. She attended Roanoke Business College and retired from NORSHIPCO. Dolores was an avid sailor with her husband on the Pauper's Palace. She was preceded in death by her father William Conner of Salem, Va. She is survived by her mother Frances Juanita Gordon of Vinton Va., her stepmother Alta Conner of Salem, Va, her loving husband of 36 years Stephen M. Leed of Yorktown, Va., her son W. Thomas (Julie) Bondurant, granddaughter Crystal (Witten) Salisbury, Grandsons William, Noah, and Zane Bondurant, great granddaughter Sophia Salisbury all of Gloucester, Va., three loving stepbrothers, sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and a niece and nephew. on July 7, 2013.2

Family 1

Walter Marion Bondurant Jr.
Marriage*She married Walter Marion Bondurant Jr. on February 20, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.7 
Divorce* Anita Dolores Conner and Walter Marion Bondurant Jr. were divorced on May 24, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Walter Thomas Bondurant2

Family 2

Stephen Maynard Leed
Marriage*Anita Dolores Conner married Stephen Maynard Leed on October 15, 1977 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William M. Conner obituary in the Mar 15, 2012 edition.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Anita Dolores Leed obituary in the Jul 7, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Juanita Perdue Gordon obituary in the Apr 3, 2020 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rosa Bell Poff1,2,3

F, b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
FatherLewis W. Poff1,3,4 b. circa 1829, d. November 1, 1862
MotherNancy Ann Epperly1,5,3,4 b. August 2, 1829, d. February 2, 1905
     Rosa Bell Poff was buried at Callahill Vest Farm Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born on July 10, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jul 11, 1861.1,3,4 She married Peter Callahill Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on October 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 15, 1879,her married name was Vest. Rosa Bell Poff died on February 21, 1931 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.6,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 264, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 62, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 6, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Clyde11

Occupation

1870Dwelling 291, District 39, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Peter Callahill Vest b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
Marriage*Rosa Bell Poff married Peter Callahill Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on October 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
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. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.

Lewis W. Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. circa 1829, d. November 1, 1862
FatherJonathon "John" Poff3 b. circa 1802, d. 1842
MotherRuth Wilson3 b. circa 1800
     Lewis W. Poff was born circa 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Nancy Ann Epperly, daughter of Daniel Epperly and Elizabeth Lawrence, on October 19, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Lewis W. Poff POFF, Lewis W.: Co. B, 54th Infantry. Enlisted on March 24, 1862 at Richmond, Va. Present on May 1, 1862. Died at Sullivansville, Va. on Nov 1, 1862. on March 24, 1862 at Richmond, Virginia.1 He died on November 1, 1862 at Sullivansville, Virginia; Died of fever.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 37, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 181, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1850Farmer5
1860Carpenter4

Family

Nancy Ann Epperly b. August 2, 1829, d. February 2, 1905
Marriage*Lewis W. Poff married Nancy Ann Epperly, daughter of Daniel Epperly and Elizabeth Lawrence, on October 19, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S761] George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, The Virginia Regimental Histories Series, 54th Virginia Infantry.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Taylor Poff death certificate.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From P. W. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1934 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perry W. Poff death certificate.
  10. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  11. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.