William Franklin Fleenor1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 15, 1894, d. April 28, 1958
     William Franklin Fleenor married Artis Marie "Artie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest.6,1 William Franklin Fleenor was buried at Memory Park Cemetery, 2823 East Marshall Ave., Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.2,7 His Social Security Number was 461-05-0500.8 He was born on August 15, 1894 at Travis Co., Texas.2,8,3,4,5 He died on April 28, 1958 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 63.2,3,7 He William Franklin Fleenor, 62, of Diana, died at 1 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Hospital, Shreveport. He was a retired Humpble Oil Company employe, member of Ashland Masonic Lodge, and a member of New Diana Baptist Church. Funeral services wore held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at New Diana Baptist Church with the Rev. J. E. Anderson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Obie Baker and Rev. Johnnie Davis. Burial was in Memory Park in Longview, where Masonic graveside services were held. Loyd Funeral home directed arrangements. Pallbearers were Cub Wilson, D. C. Hardway, Delmo Lawson, J. A. Rash, Chester Martin and James Carroll. Mr. Fleenor is survived by his wife; one son, William Bryon Fleenor, Diana;, his mother, Mrs. Lily Fleenor, San Angelo, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Mary Reader, San Angelo and four brothers, Bennie Fleenor, Bandera, Texas, Robert Fleenor, of California, Henry Fleenor, Barstow, Texas and Dennis Fleenor, Martin, Texas. on May 1, 1958.7

Census Records

1940Dweling 215, District 230-13, Judicial Precinct 5, Upshur Co., Texas9

Occupation

1940Oilfield pumping station engineer9

Family

Artis Marie "Artie" Akers b. April 17, 1908, d. August 9, 1983
Marriage*William Franklin Fleenor married Artis Marie "Artie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest.6,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S2868] Memory Park Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=harroun&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=12576131&CRid=5203&df=all&
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S10948] Gilmer Mirror, The, From the William Franklin Fleenor obituary in the May 1, 1958 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Kit Kerry Danley1,2,3

M, b. April 30, 1899, d. May 2, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 458-03-1909.4 Kit Kerry Danley was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, 5605 Business Highway 69 South, Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas.1 He Services for Kit Kerry Danley, 66, were held at First Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. Mr. Danley moved to Waldron in 1963. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a rancher. Survived by his wife - Addie; three sons - W.R. Danby, Clint Danby, Kenneth Danby; two daughters - Mrs. Paula Pataro and Mrs. Juanita Pickhall; two brothers - Elmer Danby and Bormun Danby; three sisters - Mrs. Dessie Hale, Mrs. Stella Cantrell, Mrs. Irma Lee Chestnut; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.3 He was born on April 30, 1899 at Erath Co., Texas.5,4 He married Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, on June 8, 1919 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.6,7,1,2 Kit Kerry Danley died on May 2, 1965 at Arkansas at age 66.4,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 31, District 174, Justice Precinct 2, Young Co., Texas8
1930Dwelling 15, District 15, Precinct 8, Young Co., Texas5
1940Dwelling 3, District 252-19, Young Co., Texas9

Occupation

1920Ranch laborer8
1930Oil field hand worker5
1940Ranch worker9

Family

Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers b. September 22, 1894, d. August 22, 1969
Marriage*Kit Kerry Danley married Admonia Alice "Addie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, on June 8, 1919 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.6,7,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2857] Forest Park Cemetery, Hunt Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=danley&GSfn=kit&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=16871430&CRid=3646&df=all&
  2. [S10971] Greenville Herald Banner, From the Addie A. Danley obituary in the Aug 23, 1969 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kit Kerry Danley obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Byron Arthur Harroun1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 29, 1902, d. July 18, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 443-03-4661.4 Byron Arthur Harroun was buried at Memory Park Cemetery, 2823 East Marshall Ave., Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.3 He was born on June 29, 1902 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.3,4,5 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, circa 1923.1,6 Byron Arthur Harroun died on July 18, 1944 at Hampshire, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 42; Died in an oil field accident.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 7, Precinct 3, Pecos Co., Texas6
1940Dweling 422, District 201-7, Judicial Precinct 1, Rusk Co., Texas7

Occupation

1930Oil field worker6
1940Oil field foreman7

Family

Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers b. March 21, 1905, d. March 7, 1984
Marriage*Byron Arthur Harroun married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers, daughter of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, circa 1923.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  3. [S2868] Memory Park Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=harroun&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=12576131&CRid=5203&df=all&
  4. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2869] Longview News-Journal, From the Aunita Alwanda Harroun Davis obituary in the Jan 19, 2013 edition.
  9. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.

Mildred Cooper1,2,3

F, b. January 30, 1907, d. February 2, 2004
     Mildred Cooper married Ernest Raymond Akers, son of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest.1 Mildred Cooper was buried at Mountain Park Cemetery, Montague Co., Texas.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 455-44-2991.4 Her married name was Akers.2 She was born on January 30, 1907 at Montague Co., Texas.4,3 She died on February 2, 2004 at Nocona, Montague Co., Texas, at age 97.4,2,3 She SAINT JO - Mildred (Cooper) Price Akers, 97, of Saint Jo died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, in Nocona. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Jo Church of Christ with C.E. Cole officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Park Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home, Saint Jo. Mrs. Akers was a homemaker and a clerk at Pedigo Drug Store and Lee's Pharmacy. Survivors include two sons, Cooper Price of Saint Jo and Moore Price of DeSoto; a brother, Earnest Cooper of Las Vegas; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. on February 3, 2004.2,3

Family

Ernest Raymond Akers b. January 10, 1900, d. January 10, 1976
Marriage*She married Ernest Raymond Akers, son of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest.1 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S1647] TimesRecordNews, From the Mildred Price Akers obituary in the Feb 3, 2004 edition.
  3. [S2867] Mountain Park Cemetery, Montague Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=akers&GSfn=ernest&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=44141256&CRid=5451&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alma Matilda McCluskey1

F, b. August 26, 1897, d. March 26, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 461-68-0696.2 Alma Matilda McCluskey was buried at Pioneer Cemetery, 1000 4th Street, Graham, Young Co., Texas.3 She was born on August 26, 1897 at Texas.4,2 She married James William "Will" Akers, son of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, circa 1919.5,1,4,3 As of circa 1919,her married name was Akers.4 Alma Matilda McCluskey died on March 26, 1981 at South Bend, Young Co., Texas, at age 83.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 3, Precinct 1, Young Co., Texas4
1940Dwelling 30, District 252-5, Justice Precinct 1, Young Co., Texas7

Family

James William "Will" Akers b. October 31, 1897, d. September 29, 1958
Marriage*Alma Matilda McCluskey married James William "Will" Akers, son of John Cable Akers and Missouri Melvina Vest, circa 1919.5,1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2864] Pioneer Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=33431126&CRid=6020&
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Florence A. Conner1,2

F, b. November, 1879
FatherSamuel Green Conner1,2 b. July, 1855, d. December 12, 1932
MotherMartha Abygail Oyler1,2 b. October, 1856
     Florence A. Conner was born in November, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 190, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 244, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy May Tate1,2,3

F, b. April 2, 1913, d. May 17, 1983
FatherJohn A. Tate1 b. circa 1886, d. before January 10, 1920
MotherRosa "Rosabell" Vest1 b. January 25, 1893, d. August 8, 1923
     Her Social Security Number was 264-74-4419.4 Dorothy May Tate was born on April 2, 1913 at Virginia.4 As of July 22, 1931,her married name was Browning.5 She married William Roy Browning Sr. on July 22, 1931 at Springton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Dorothy May Tate died on May 17, 1983 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather George Vest6
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

William Roy Browning Sr. b. August 22, 1911, d. November, 1985
Marriage*Dorothy May Tate married William Roy Browning Sr. on July 22, 1931 at Springton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William R. Browning, Jr. obituary in the Dec 22, 2009 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Lloyd Browning obituary in the Apr 10, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Browning-Tate marriage record.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Diana Mae Browning obituary in the Mar 3, 1948 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Diana Mae Browning death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Browning-McKinney marriage record.

William Roy Browning Sr.1,2

M, b. August 22, 1911, d. November, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-2120.3 William Roy Browning Sr. was born on August 22, 1911 at Virginia.4,3 He married Dorothy May Tate, daughter of John A. Tate and Rosa "Rosabell" Vest, on July 22, 1931 at Springton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 William Roy Browning Sr. died in November, 1985 at age 74.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 38, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Dorothy May Tate b. April 2, 1913, d. May 17, 1983
Marriage*William Roy Browning Sr. married Dorothy May Tate, daughter of John A. Tate and Rosa "Rosabell" Vest, on July 22, 1931 at Springton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William R. Browning, Jr. obituary in the Dec 22, 2009 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Lloyd Browning obituary in the Apr 10, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Browning-Tate marriage record.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Diana Mae Browning obituary in the Mar 3, 1948 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Diana Mae Browning death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Browning-McKinney marriage record.

Henry McNeil1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 22, 1845, d. May 23, 1924
FatherJacob McNeil Jr.1,5 b. July 4, 1797, d. July 4, 1872
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Auldridge1,5 b. circa 1800
     Henry McNeil was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on May 22, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,4,5 He married Sarah Jane Manning, daughter of Claiborne L. Manning and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on December 3, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Henry McNeil married Melissa Frances Swepston, daughter of George Washington Swepston and Mary Unknown, on January 22, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Henry McNeil married Mary E. Delilah Smith, daughter of Peter Smith and China Wilson, on January 24, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6,2,5 Henry McNeil died on May 23, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 24, 1924.6,2,3,4,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Sarah Jane Manning b. 1850, d. October 2, 1871
Marriage*Henry McNeil married Sarah Jane Manning, daughter of Claiborne L. Manning and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on December 3, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Child

Family 2

Charlotte Mills
Child

Family 3

Melissa Frances Swepston b. circa 1848
Marriage*Henry McNeil married Melissa Frances Swepston, daughter of George Washington Swepston and Mary Unknown, on January 22, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 

Family 4

Mary E. Delilah Smith b. August 19, 1861, d. December 21, 1939
Marriage*Henry McNeil married Mary E. Delilah Smith, daughter of Peter Smith and China Wilson, on January 24, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/McNeilCemetery.html
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S136] Wood Funeral Home, Wood Funeral Home Pamphlet.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Mary E. Delilah Smith

F, b. August 19, 1861, d. December 21, 1939
FatherPeter Smith1 b. April 12, 1817, d. after 1892
MotherChina Wilson1 b. 1821, d. January 4, 1891
     Mary E. Delilah Smith was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 19, 1861 at Virginia.3,4,2,5 She married Henry McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on January 24, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3,4,5 As of January 24, 1889,her married name was McNeil. Mary E. Delilah Smith died on December 21, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.3,4,7,2,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Henry McNeil b. May 22, 1845, d. May 23, 1924
Marriage*Mary E. Delilah Smith married Henry McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on January 24, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/McNeilCemetery.html
  3. [S136] Wood Funeral Home, Wood Funeral Home Pamphlet.
  4. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

M. J. Moran1

F
     M. J. Moran married William "Willis" Vest, son of John "Johnny" Vest and Mary M. "Polly" Smith, on March 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 24, 1860,her married name was Vest.

Family

William "Willis" Vest b. September 10, 1842, d. August 17, 1863
Marriage*M. J. Moran married William "Willis" Vest, son of John "Johnny" Vest and Mary M. "Polly" Smith, on March 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William R. Conner1

M, b. April 21, 1858, d. September 23, 1870
FatherWilliam Nathan Conner1 b. February 2, 1837, d. October 9, 1911
MotherCynthia/Corintha Virginia "Jane" "Jennie" Otey b. circa 1838, d. December 3, 1858
     William R. Conner was born on April 21, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on September 23, 1870 at age 12; Not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 188, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

George Washington Kelley1,2

M, b. March 9, 1794, d. November 17, 1878
FatherJames Kelley1
     George Washington Kelley was buried at Round Top Cemetery, Ponderosa Road S.E., Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He Served in War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans. He was born on March 9, 1794 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Jane Webster on December 17, 1819 at Pigg River, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 George Washington Kelley left a will on June 5, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; "I, George W. Kelly, Sr., Of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia - Do Make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament:



Artickual 1st - I will and desire that all my just debts shall be paid.



Artickual 2nd - I further will that my wife, Nancy, Shall have her thirds of my Real Estate laid off in such a way as to imbrace my Dweling house, also that she shall have one horse beast, two milch cows, two beads, and nessary beding for the same, also my best Cubbord, and one half of the furnature in the same, one folding table, one dressing table, one trunk which she may like best, Six chairs and half of my Kitchen furnature, also fully one third part of all the sheep and hogs that I may have on hand at my death, and that she shall have Meat and grain Sufficient for her support for twelve months after my death. To have and to hold during her Natural life. All of which property or so much as she may have at her death Shall return to my heirs as hereinafter provided.



Artickual 3rd - I will to my Son, James L. Kelly, nothing. for the reason that he has already gotten as much or more than any of my

children can get.



Artickual 4th - I further will that my son, Moses G. Kelly, Shall pay after My death fifty dollars to My Estate, it being in consideration of a balance for land deeded to him by my self.



Artickual 4th - The remaining Portion of My Estate both Real and personal I wish sold, my personal property to be sold on a credit

of Twelve Months. My Real Estate on such time as Executors may think most conducive to the interests of my legatees, and after all nessary expences shall have been paid. My Will and desire is that the proceeds shall be Eaqually divided between My children herein after named, to wit. Elizabeth Conner, Ann Gray, Benjamin F. Kelly, George W. Kelly, Jr., William D. Kelly, and Moses G. Kelly, and the heirs of Joseph P. Kelly, Dec'd – Shall have only one share.



I further will that My son, James L. Kelly, Shall not have any Interest in My wife's Dowery.



I apoint My son, Moses G. Kelly, and my son-in-law, Nathan Conner, My Executors of this My last Will and Testament - Given under My hand and seal this fifth day of June One thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy four –



(signed) George W. Kelly



Signed in presents of us:

S. M. Helm,

R. W. Knopff,

Wm. M. Aldridge."3

He died on November 17, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.4,1

Family

Sarah Jane Webster b. 1797, d. 1846
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Webster on December 17, 1819 at Pigg River, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  2. [S1479] Round Top Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/roundtopcem.htm
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of George W. Kelley.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  7. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah Jane Webster1

F, b. 1797, d. 1846
     Sarah Jane Webster was born in 1797 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married George Washington Kelley, son of James Kelley, on December 17, 1819 at Pigg River, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of December 17, 1819,her married name was Kelley.1 Sarah Jane Webster died in 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Family

George Washington Kelley b. March 9, 1794, d. November 17, 1878
Marriage*She married George Washington Kelley, son of James Kelley, on December 17, 1819 at Pigg River, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Abraham Frizzell1

M, b. May 21, 1767, d. 1858
     Abraham Frizzell was born on May 21, 1767 at Fairfax Co., Virginia. He married Sarah "Sary" Williams on March 19, 1788 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Abraham Frizzell died in 1858 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Family

Sarah "Sary" Williams
Marriage*He married Sarah "Sary" Williams on March 19, 1788 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1514] Beverly Yeager, "Lipford Family in America."

Susan Alexander1,2

F, b. circa 1790
     Susan Alexander was born circa 1790 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 She married Fielding Lipford, son of Anthony Par Lipford and Elizabeth "Betsy" Robinson/Robertson, on January 14, 1813 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 14, 1813,her married name was Lipford. Her estate was probated in February, 1815 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; On the motion of Thomas Anderson by his attorney It is ordered that Susanna Lipford widow of Fielding Lipford dec'd. and Anthony P. Lipford be summoned to appear at the next court, to declare whether they , or either of them, will take upon themselves the administration of the estate of said decedent.1 Her estate was probated in March, 1815 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; On the motion of Susanna Lipford who made oath according to law and with William Cheshur her security entered into and acknowledged this bond in the penalty of three hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of Fielding Lipford dec'd. in due form.1

Family

Fielding Lipford b. circa 1789, d. circa February, 1815
Marriage*Susan Alexander married Fielding Lipford, son of Anthony Par Lipford and Elizabeth "Betsy" Robinson/Robertson, on January 14, 1813 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1514] Beverly Yeager, "Lipford Family in America."
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Elizabeth Ferguson1,2

F, b. circa 1790, d. September 16, 1884
FatherWilliam Ferguson1
MotherBesheba Newbill1 d. April 28, 1850
     Elizabeth Ferguson was born circa 1790 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She married Anthony Par Lipford, son of Amos Lipford and Frances Traylor, on April 20, 1827 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 As of April 20, 1827,her married name was Lipford.2 Elizabeth Ferguson died on September 16, 1884 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1200, Northern District, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 624, Northern District, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 422, District 167, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her nephew Byrant Easley6

Family

Anthony Par Lipford b. 1755, d. February 4, 1841
Marriage*Elizabeth Ferguson married Anthony Par Lipford, son of Amos Lipford and Frances Traylor, on April 20, 1827 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1514] Beverly Yeager, "Lipford Family in America."
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

James Nathan Conner1

M, b. January 15, 1861, d. March 28, 1927
FatherWilliam Nathan Conner1,2,3,4 b. February 2, 1837, d. October 9, 1911
MotherElizabeth Light1,2,3,4 b. November 6, 1841, d. September 14, 1910
     James Nathan Conner was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on January 15, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 He married Melvina Malarissa Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on December 21, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 James Nathan Conner died on March 28, 1927 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.3,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 213, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 188, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 87, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 8, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 113, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Sawmill worker6
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10

Family

Melvina Malarissa Poff b. March 2, 1865, d. March 6, 1933
Marriage*James Nathan Conner married Melvina Malarissa Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on December 21, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Elizabeth Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 1910 edition.
  5. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.

Melvina Malarissa Poff1,2

F, b. March 2, 1865, d. March 6, 1933
FatherSamuel Poff1,3,4,5,2 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,3,4,5,2 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Melvina Malarissa Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on March 2, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 She married James Nathan Conner, son of William Nathan Conner and Elizabeth Light, on December 21, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 21, 1880,her married name was Conner. Melvina Malarissa Poff died on March 6, 1933 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.7,2,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 87, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 8, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 113, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 149, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

James Nathan Conner b. January 15, 1861, d. March 28, 1927
Marriage*Melvina Malarissa Poff married James Nathan Conner, son of William Nathan Conner and Elizabeth Light, on December 21, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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
  6. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.