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     William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on April 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Virginia Isabell Conner, daughter of Christina "Christine" Conner, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart died on November 9, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^2,5

     Virginia Isabell Conner was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Buried in an unmarked grave.^6,7,1,4 She was born on April 25, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart, son of Andrew Gearheart and Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Virginia Isabell Conner On her marriage record Virginia listed her parents as James and Christina Conner. I suspect that her mother was the unwed Christina Conner, d/o Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff. The wedding took place at the home of probable grandfather Cornelius Conner. on April 10, 1884.^3,8 As of April 10, 1884,her married name was Gearheart. She died on July 13, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^6,1,4

     George Harvey Gearheart was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He Apparently born out of wedlock.¹ He was born on March 14, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Victoria Puckett, daughter of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on December 25, 1879 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ George Harvey Gearheart died in March, 1946 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Sarah Victoria Puckett was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in June, 1860 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married George Harvey Gearheart, son of Lydia Gearheart, on December 25, 1879 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 25, 1879,her married name was Gearheart.

     Mary C. Wertz was born on April 12, 1812 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married John William Gray, son of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 3, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of January 3, 1832,her married name was Gray. Mary C. Wertz died on October 25, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,1

     Mary Malinda "Linda" Conner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3,9 She was born on July 14, 1872 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia; All records, except her birth record have a birth date of Jul 15 in Floyd Co., VA.^6,3,7,8 She married George Steel Jack, son of John Oliver Jack and Mary Jane Williams, on November 2, 1893 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,7,9 As of November 2, 1893,her married name was Jack.⁷ Mary Malinda "Linda" Conner Mrs. Linda Conner Jack, 72, wife of George S. Jack, died early this morning at her home, 405 Westover avenue, Ghent. Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Malcolm and Miss Audrey Jack; two sisters, Miss Berta Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Ida Carper, Winston-Salem, N. C., and four grandchildren. Interment will at Fairview. on May 19, 1945.⁹ She died on May 19, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,6,3,9

     Lydia Gearheart Enumerated in the household of her son George in the 1880 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was born circa 1826 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 20, 1865,her married name was Brown.² She married John Brown on October 20, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     David Palmer Spangler was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 16, 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Sarah "Margaret" Sowers, daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Sowers and Magdalena "Mary" Unknown, on January 19, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 David Palmer Spangler married Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, daughter of Isaac Boothe Jr. and Nancy Agnes McAlexander, on September 5, 1835 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 David Palmer Spangler died on April 22, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54; Died of apoplesy.³

     Permelia "Amelia" Boothe was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 22, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She married David Palmer Spangler, son of Daniel Spangler Sr. and Sarah Unknown, on September 5, 1835 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 As of September 5, 1835,her married name was Spangler. Permelia "Amelia" Boothe died on January 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.⁴

     Mary Ellen Spangler was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on October 8, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 She married Daniel William Frizzell Martin, son of Mosiah Moses Martin and Nancy Spangler, on November 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 As of November 12, 1891,her married name was Martin. Mary Ellen Spangler died on January 29, 1919 at Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 47.^5,6

     Alice Lacey Spangler was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 Her Social Security Number was 236-78-0806.⁷ She was born on February 15, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her obituary and the SSDI have a birth date of Feb 18, 1873.^1,2,7,8,5 She married Amos Dickerson Martin, son of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on January 18, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,10 As of January 18, 1899,her married name was Martin. Alice Lacey Spangler died on October 16, 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 93.² She Mrs. Alice Lacey Martin, 93, of Oak Hill died Sunday night at her home in the Ford Addition after a long illness. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Born in Floyd County, Va., Feb. 18, 1873, her husband Amos Martin, preceded her in death. She was the daughter of the late Henderson and Lydia Connor Spangler. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Betty Nichols of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Roscoe Lampy and Mrs. Noah Moore, both of Floyd, Va; a daughter, Mrs. Maude Epperly of Oak Hill; a son, Luke Martin of Floyd, Va; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Martin Cemetery at Floyd, Va. on October 18, 1966.²

     Noah Conner Spangler Noah C. Spangler, whose home has been in West Virginia for several years, committed suicide Monday night, while at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Spangler, near Red Oak Grove, on a visit. He had been despondent for sometime, but no one thought that he contemplated taking his life. He used a shot gun and had gone to the basement of the home, where he had pulled off a shoe and after placing the muzzle of the gun to his forehead, pulled the trigger with his toe. The load of shot tore away a great part of his head, blowing his brains out. He died instantly. He was prepared for burial and laid to rest Thursday afternoon near his home.⁵ He was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He Noah Conner Spangler was born in Floyd County, Virginia. On March 23, 1899 he married Maleria Ella Howery, daughter of John H. Howery and Mary Elizabeth Gray. Ella was also born in Floyd County, Virginia. Noah was a coal miner, part time farmer and part time salesman. In some of his letters to his mother he wrote about selling Sayman products and teaching singing in a local Primitive Baptist Church. Noah, thru his letters, appeared to be a very religious man searching for the true meaning of the scriptures. It is believed that Noah suffered from the black lung disease and the suffering from this disease and the economic times was so severe that he took his own life at the age of fifty one years. On his head stone are engraved his last words written to his mother "My sufferings have been truly severe so at my grave shed not a tear". Noah is buried in the Family Cemetery near his father and mother and his infant son. Ella Spangler raised five children during the many extended absences of her husband Noah. She purchased a small farm in Salem, Virginia. She enjoyed handcrafts and gave each of her grandchildren silk quilts. She made needlepoint items large enough to cover sofas. Ella died at the age of eighty nine years and is buried in Cedar Lawn Cemetery Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on March 6, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1876.^8,6,7 He married Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery, daughter of John Harman Howery and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, on March 23, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Noah Conner Spangler died on June 28, 1926 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51.^5,6,7

     Callie Patry Spangler was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 She was born on December 13, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 She married Archie Frank Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of December 10, 1902,her married name was Sowers. Callie Patry Spangler Mrs. Callie Patry Sowers, 78, died this morning at her home in Riner. She is survived by her husband, Archie F. Sowers; two sons, Alfred Sowers, Riner; Joseph C. Sowers, Christiansburg; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Martin, Oak Hill, W. Va; Mrs. John Nichol, Roanoke; Mrs. Noah Moore, Floyd; Mrs. Roscoe Lampey, Floyd; a brother, Jake Spangler, Floyd. Burial in Spangler Cemetery. on March 12, 1955.³ She died on March 12, 1955 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3,8

     Jacob Conner Spangler was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2 He was born on September 6, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,2 He married Hattie Bell Wimmer, daughter of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on July 15, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ Jacob Conner Spangler and Hattie Bell Wimmer were divorced before April, 1910.¹² Jacob Conner Spangler married Lenora Amanda Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on February 22, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,14,6 Jacob Conner Spangler and Lenora Amanda Aldridge were divorced on March 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,14 Jacob Conner Spangler died on August 17, 1959 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 80.^9,1,2 He Floyd - Aug. 17 - Jacob Conner Spangler, 80 died today in a Marion Hospital. Surviving are a son, Frank Spangler, Pilot; four sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Lampey, Mrs. Noah Moore, both of Floyd; Mrs Amos Martin, Oak Hill, WV; Mrs. John Nichols, Roanoke; two grandchildren. Burial will be in the family cemetery. on August 18, 1959.⁹

     Matthew Spangler was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 12, 1880 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on January 1, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     Berta S. "Bertie" Conner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 6, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on October 10, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.¹

     Ardella Elizabeth "Bettie" Spangler was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8 Her Social Security Number was 224-62-5528.¹⁰ She was born on November 2, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth year of 1880.^9,10,8 She married Andrew Jackson "Andy" Martin, son of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on September 8, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,9,8 As of September 8, 1920,her married name was Martin.¹¹ As of June 9, 1944,her married name was Nichols.² Ardella Elizabeth "Bettie" Spangler married John William Nichols, son of William Richard Nichols and Susan Moran, on June 9, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,12 Ardella Elizabeth "Bettie" Spangler died on May 29, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,8

     Nancy Maude Spangler was buried at Blackwell Cemetery, Ramon Blackwell farm, Rt. 608, Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 30, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married James Arthur Blackwell, son of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on January 6, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,7,4 As of January 6, 1909,her married name was Blackwell. Nancy Maude Spangler died on August 14, 1917 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 33.^6,4

     Liona Isabell "Belle" Spangler was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 She was born on February 22, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 She married Roscoe "Ross" Lampey on December 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of December 4, 1907,her married name was Lampey. Liona Isabell "Belle" Spangler died on March 19, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,8 She Liona Spangler Lampey, 78, wife of Roscoe Lampey, died Sunday at her home. Also surviving are son, Howard Lampey, Floyd; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Cassell, Mrs. Attaway Lyle, both of Roanoke, Miss Eugenia Lampey, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Noah Moore, Floyd, Mrs. Betty Nichols, Roanoke. on March 20, 1967.⁴

     Bonnie Pearl Spangler was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9,6 She FLOYD - Bonnie Spangler Moore, age 89, widow of Noah B. Moore, died Monday, September 23, 1985. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Neta) B. Hill, Hillsville; three sons, J.D. (Jimmy) Moore, Paulus W. Moore, both of Roanoke; Earl W. Moore, Lakeland, Florida; one foster son, George W. Puckett, Port Orange, Florida; a brother-in-law, Russell Sutphin, Willis; 13 grand-children; 11 great-greatgrandchildren. Burial in Jacksonville Cemetery.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 223-48-2350.¹⁰ She was born on September 26, 1895 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,6 She married Noah B. Moore, son of James David Moore and Emily Bell Winters, circa 1916.^11,8,6 As of circa 1916,her married name was Moore.⁶ Bonnie Pearl Spangler died on September 23, 1985 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 89.^8,6

     Daniel William Frizzell Martin was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,9,10 He Served in the Spanish/American War. He was born on June 2, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Mary Ellen Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on November 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,1 Daniel William Frizzell Martin died on March 15, 1938 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^8,2,10

     Noah Edward "Ed" Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,9 His Social Security Number was 227-56-6570.¹⁰ He was born on April 26, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 24, 1894 and his death certificate and veteran's records have Apr 22, 1894.^{2,10,5,6,11,7} He married Elva Edith "Elvie" Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on April 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12 Noah Edward "Ed" Martin died on December 21, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^5,11

     Lucy Martin was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born in June, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She died on July 15, 1921 at Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 26.^1,2

     Amos Dickerson Martin was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on May 27, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the Floyd Co. Birth Index he is listed as John with a birth date of May 29, 1875.^1,6,2,7,4 He married Alice Lacey Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on January 18, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,5 Amos Dickerson Martin died on August 27, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,4,5 He FLOYD, Aug. 29 - A medical examiner announced tonight that Amos Dickerson Martin, who was found in a field this morning. had died of natural causes. Martin, 78 years old, had been dead three days when his wife found him near their Route 5 home in the Camp Creek vicinity. Dr. F. W. Bedsaul examined the body, and made the announcement. Martin often left his home to visit, and little was thought of his disappearance until this morning. His wife went out to look for him and found him. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Alice Spangler Martin; a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Epperly, Oak Hill, W. Va; son, Luke P. Martin, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Amos D. Hale and a brother, Giles Martin, both of Pilot. Graveside services will be held at the Martin cemetery. on August 30, 1953.⁵

     Maude Minnie Martin was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-96-5824.⁷ She was born on December 2, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 She married Ervin Edgar Epperly, son of William Asa Epperly and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on December 17, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,3 As of December 17, 1928,her married name was Epperly.³ Maude Minnie Martin died on January 2, 1990 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^9,7,2 She Mrs. Maude Minnie Epperly, 84, of Oak Hill, died Jan. 2, 1990, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a short illness. She was a native of Floyd County, Va., a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church, the Church Circle and Rebecca Bible Class Surviving: sons, Jerry W. of Oak Hill, Larry D. of Westland, Mich., Ervin E. Jr. of Dearborn Heights, Mich; daughters, Loretta Legg and Dreama Ellison, both of Oak Hill, Polly Jo McClung of Rock Creek, Ohio, Kaye Gartley of South Charleston, Wandeline Shyblosky of Mount Juliet, Tenn; brother, Luke Martin of Salem, Va; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on January 4, 1990.²

     Luke Theodore Martin Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 227-09-4569.⁸ He was born on February 10, 1903 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,1,2 He married Cecil C. Stevens on April 21, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6,10 Luke Theodore Martin Sr. married Gladys Gay Clower, daughter of William Henry "Will" Clower and Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, on April 21, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1 Luke Theodore Martin Sr. died on March 15, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^8,7 He Luke T. Martin, Sr., age 89 of Salem, died Sunday in Richfield Nursing Center. He retired from the V.A. Medical Center, Salem, in 1962. He was a member of the First Evangelical Methodist Church, Salem, VA. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth C. Martin. He is survived by his wife Gladys C. Martin; three sons and their wives, Luke, Jr. and Louise F. Martin, Roscoe D. and June M. Martin, Glenwood L. and Helen W. Martin; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Jean P. Martin and Josephine Steven. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 17, 1992.⁷

     Roscoe Conkling Conner was born on November 30, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on May 16, 1898 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 21.^4,3 He When the Spanish-American war broke out Company F volunteered, and at the time was commanded by Captain R. Frank Taylor, with James O. B. Palmer as first lieutenant and Homer G. Hogan, second lieutenant. Company F was mustered into United States service May 12, 1898, and was mustered out at Jacksonville on December 15, the same year, when the members returned home and practically disbanded. The company was later reorganized with Henry L. Francis as captain. Some years later he was succeeded by Captain Lin G. Figgat, and when America, entered the World war, Captain Figgat took his command and went to France. Captain Figgat died about a year ago. Captain Francis is still living. When Company the F volunteered for service in the Spanish-American war, and an acceptance was received by the war department together with instruction to mobilize the company immediately, a cold rain was falling. Captain R. Frank Taylor called his corporals and instructed them to serve notice on each individual member of the company to report forthwith for duty at the armory. Among those called was Corporal Roscoe Conkling Conner, who due to an all service in the inclement weather contracted a severe cold which resulted the following day in an attack of double pneumonia. The following Monday, Company F received orders to leave for Richmond for mobilization at Camp Lee. The day following the departure of his company, Corporal Conner died. This was the only death to occur in the company during the nine months of service, including mobilization at both Camp Lee and Jacksonville. One other member of the company, Frank J. Jack, a resident of Bedford, was stricken with a fever while his command was in quarters at Richmond, and he was confined in the camp hospital for quite awhile. When the company was ordered to move to Jacksonville, Private Jack's condition was such as to preclude any possibility of his going to the southern city. Later he was given a disability discharge and returned to his home at Vinton. So far as ascertainable no casualties occurred during the company's term of enlistment. Company G lost one man by drowning while bathing at the beach in Jacksonville. This was Edward M. Carr, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Carr. His remains were brought to Roanoke and he was given a military burial, the remains being interred in Andrew's cemetery. When Company mustered Success out of service at Jacksonville on December 15, 1898, a call was made on members of the company who would volunteer to enlist for a period of three years in the regular army for service in the Philippine islands, At least two members of the / company volunteered for this service--Lieut. George H. Bentley V. P. Moir, the latter, an attorney at law, who had just graduated and had come to Roanoke to establish a practice. After quite a period of service Mr. Bentley had been promoted to first lieutenant and while leading a squad of American soldiers through the Philippine jungles he was slain with a bolo hurled by the hand of a Filipino insurrecto. Lieutenant Bentley was a handsome young man, and every inch a soldier. He was exceedingly popular in army circles and as a member of Company G had legions of friends in Roanoke, both in and out of military circles. His remains were brought back to Pulaski county, of which he was a native, and buried in the cemetery on the Cloyd farm just north of Dublin. The funeral obsequies were attended by his old military company, and he was buried with military honors, The case of V. Percy Moir was different. Recruits were needed to fill out the and he with about 40 others entered Company G as privates. While en route to Richmond he was approached by an officer of the company and asked why he had chosen army life rather than to establish himself in law. Mr. Moir replied: "I following a hunch that will mean something better for me than the fate of a struggling young lawyer." He served his enlistment or a portion of it when he received an honorable discharge. It seems there were few able lawyers in the islands, and in a short time he was made a federal district judge comparable with the judges serving in the states. Judge Moir remained in the Philippines some 18 or 20 years when he returned to the United States. He came back to Roanoke and died about eight years ago. He was a native of Patrick county. Dr. Richard Gordon Simmons, a charter member of after ex service of several Company G, years, was commissioned a captain and assistant surgeon in the military forces of the state and was assigned to duty with the Second Virginia Infantry Regiment in which capacity served until 1898, when the regiment entered the service of the government in Spanish-American war. Within a few weeks Dr. Simmons was detached from the Second Virginia Regiment and was made assistant to the chief surgeon of the Army Corps, commanded by General Fitzhugh Lee, his duties being administrative and executive. At the conclusion of the Spanish-American war he declined to remain longer in the service of the government and returned to Roanoke to resume the practice of medicine. He is now 71 years of age. on December 13, 1936.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-22-6948.⁴ Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 23, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 She married Noah Conner Spangler, son of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on March 23, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ As of March 23, 1899,her married name was Spangler.⁷ Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery died on April 13, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^8,4,2,5 She The funeral for Mrs. Ella V. Spangler will be Monday with burial in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. K. E. Cook Sr., Sinks Grove, W.Va; four sons, C. Ray Spangler, Beckley, W.Va., Arno E. Spangler, Newport News, John H. Spangler, Salem, Ala., Conner G. Spangler, Roanoke. on April 15, 1972.⁶

     John Harman Howery was buried at Beckner Cemetery #2 (also known as Howery Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 20, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, daughter of James R. Gray and Ann Eliza Kelley, on March 17, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 John Harman Howery died on July 12, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.¹