Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Doris Frances Wilson^1,2

F, b. February 23, 1936, d. April 14, 2025

Doris Frances Wilson and Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart were divorced.¹ Doris Frances Wilson married Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart, son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales.^1,3 Doris Frances Wilson Frances Gearheart, age 89, of Sunbury, Ohio entered into eternal life on Monday, April 14, 2025 peacefully at her home. On February 23, 1936, she was born in Albemarle County, Virginia to the late Alan E. and Mary E. Wilson. Frances loved her Catholic faith and was involved in her parish of St. John Neumann for close to thirty years. She volunteered for collection counting, adoration, and helping in the office. Previously she had been a member of Our Lady of Nazareth and St. Andrew Catholic Church, both parishes in Roanoke, Virginia. Her love of God and strong faith was a constant throughout her lifetime. Frances loved reading mystery novels, traveling, and cooking meals for families in need. One of her greatest joys was having people visit her in her home and being able to serve them and cook for them. Frances had a strong work ethic. Over the years, she worked at Ponce de Leon Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia, Dragon Chemical Corporation in Roanoke, Virginia for over 27 years, and Cochran Electric Company in Powell, Ohio. Frances kept in touch with many of the special people she worked with throughout her life. She brought a light into her workplaces with her giving and caring nature. Frances loved her family and kept close ties with her brothers and sisters. She was a woman that prayed constantly for others and never tired of serving. Frances was so special. She will be forever remembered, deeply loved and missed by all who was blessed to know her. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Lois Wilson, Joan Wilson, SCN, Joseph (Shirley) Wilson, Doug Wilson, Carolyn Wilson, SCN, Margaret (George) Arthur, Bernadette (Maxie), Harry Wilson, Marilyn (James), Helen (Bill), Anita (John), and Michael Wilson; children, Kelly (Wally) Spaulding, Joan (Joseph) Smith, John Gearheart, and Bradley Gearheart; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Bulaski Gearheart; grandchildren, Casey, Andrew, Ashley, and Anthony; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Gearheart; sons, Keith and Robert Gearheart; siblings, Alan E. Wilson, Jr., Philip Wilson, Kitty Wilson, SCN, and Louis Stephen; sisters-in-law, Estelle, Ann, Nancy, Faye, and Geri. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Capital City Hospice, Snyder Funeral Homes, DeVore Chapel, and St. John Neumann Church Family and Staff.³ Her married name was Gearheart. She was born on February 23, 1936 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on April 14, 2025 at Sunbury, Delaware Co., Ohio, at age 89.³

Family

Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart b. October 29, 1936, d. September 28, 1997

Divorce*

She and Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart were divorced.¹

Marriage*

Doris Frances Wilson married Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart, son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales.^1,3

Children

Keith Lynwood Gearheart^1,4,3 b. July 8, 1960, d. April 4, 2012
Robert Clinton "Bobby" Gearheart^1,4,3 b. October 17, 1961, d. March 17, 2017
Kelly Anne Gearheart^1,4,3
Joan Marie Gearheart^1,4,3
John Edward "Jackie" Gearheart^1,4,3
Bradley Thomas Gearheart^1,4,3

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackie Lynwood Gearheart obituary in the Oct 7, 1997 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5969] Snyder Funeral Homes, online www.snyderfuneralhomes.com, From the Frances Gearheart obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Keith Lynwood Gearheart obituary in the Apr 7, 2012 edition.

John William Conner^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Father

Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner^2,4,6,5 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932

Mother

Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes^2,4,6,5 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922

John William Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 He was born on February 4, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 John William Conner died on June 4, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^7,1,4,5 He Floyd - June 4. John William Conner 88, died this afternoon in a Roanoke Hospital. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. G. Martin, Mrs. J. C. Wood, Roanoke; four sons, Elder J. Otie Conner, Check; I. E. Conner, Tampa, Fl; B. V. Conner, Roanoke; Jesse Conner, Elliston; three sisters, Mrs Abby White, Woolwine; Mrs. Alice Moran, Copper Hill; Mrs. Della Spangler, Shawsville; two brothers, Wiley Conner, Mose A. Conner, Elliston. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Head of the River Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from Wood Funeral Home at 12:30 on June 5, 1959.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 220, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 85, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 84, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

Marriage*

John William Conner married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5

Children

Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner+^{1,3,9,13,5,14} b. January 20, 1894, d. December 16, 1985
Emma Roxie Conner+^{15,1,3,9,13,5} b. September 18, 1896, d. May 20, 1977
Elder Joseph Otie Conner+^{16,1,3,9,13,5} b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner^{1,3,9,13,12,5} b. May 13, 1902, d. June 25, 1981
Hozie Lonzie Conner+^17,3,9,10,13 b. April 18, 1905, d. September 1, 1942
Ruby May Conner+^{1,3,18,9,10,13} b. April 26, 1910, d. March 25, 2008
Infant Conner⁵ b. June 21, 1912, d. June 21, 1912
Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner+^{19,1,20,3,10,11,13,12,5} b. July 14, 1913, d. April 20, 1965

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Conner obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William L. Poff death certificate.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Clyde Williams Blosser^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 5, 1937, d. June 6, 2019

Clyde Williams Blosser Clyde Williams Blosser, age 82, of Blountville, TN passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1937 in Danville, VA, and was the son of the late Orlo and Margaret Blosser. He grew up in Salem, VA, and was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. He retired from Kroger after 42 years where he served as a store manager at the Bristol and Abingdon locations. He enjoyed golf and farming, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Clyde was a dedicated worker, father, and friend to all. Always respectful of others, a generous man who was always willing to help. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Warren Blosser and Alan Blosser and sister, Barbara McDaniel. Surviving are his loving wife, Joyce Blosser; sons, Michael Blosser and wife Kendall, Greg Teaster; daughters, Kimberly Painter, Becky Eller and husband Jeff, Vicki Wyatt; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friends, Curtis and Sue Ellen Turner, Ken and Jane Rotenberry, Bruno and Bonnie Rampazzo; his Kroger Family; and a host of other good family members and friends.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Betty Jo Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on July 11, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1 Clyde Williams Blosser and Betty Jo Gearheart were divorced on January 20, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Clyde Williams Blosser died on June 6, 2019 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 82.⁴

Family

Betty Jo Gearheart b. July 3, 1938, d. August 10, 2018

Marriage*

He married Betty Jo Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on July 11, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1

Divorce*

Clyde Williams Blosser and Betty Jo Gearheart were divorced on January 20, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Children

Michael Williams "Mike" Blosser^6,1,4
Kimberly Leigh "Kim" Blosser^6,1,4

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S8173] Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.weaverfh.com, From the Clyde Williams Blosser obituary.
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jo Shockley obituary in the Aug 13, 2018 edition.

Mary Emma Powell^1,2

F, b. November 3, 1900, d. August 4, 1999

Mary Emma Powell was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹ Her Social Security Number was 261-25-8231.³ She was born on November 3, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She married Peter Motton "Whitey" Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 18, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of May 18, 1917,her married name was Gearheart.² Mary Emma Powell died on August 4, 1999 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 98.^1,3 She GEARHEART, Mrs. Mary Emma, age 98 of Birmingham, passed away August 4, 1999. Graveside service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Survivors: daughters, Virginia Warren of Birmingham, Lynne Finnegan of Huntsville, Grace Jennings of Williamsburg, VA; six grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; brother, Clarence Powell of Salem, Virginia. on August 5, 1999.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 43, District 4, Abbeville, Abbeville Co., South Carolina

⁴

1940

Dwelling 40, District 68-82, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁵

Family

Peter Motton "Whitey" Gearheart b. February 6, 1895, d. August 1, 1967

Marriage*

Mary Emma Powell married Peter Motton "Whitey" Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 18, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Children

Pauline Gearheart^6,7 b. February 21, 1918, d. May 31, 1919
Madalynne May "Lynne" Gearheart+^{4,5,8,1,9,10,11,12} b. May 10, 1921, d. June 2, 2012
Mary Virginia Belle Gearheart^{4,5,8,1,10,11,12,9} b. April 23, 1926, d. August 27, 2015
Grace Walton Gearheart+^{4,5,8,1,10,11,12,9} b. March 1, 1928, d. January 11, 2019

Citations

[S654] Birmingham News, From the Mary Emma Gearheart obituary in the Aug 5, 1999 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Lynn G. Finnegan obituary in the Jun 5, 2012 edition.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Motton Gearheart obituary in the Aug 2, 1967 edition.
[S13513] Ridout's Trussville Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/alabama/birmingham/ridouts-trussville-chapel/4396, From the Virginia G. Warren obituary.
[S5187] Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, online http://bakerpostfh.com/, From the Grace Jennings obituary.

William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973

William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 228-01-2307.⁷ He was born on February 2, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{7,1,2,8,3,5,9,6} He married Sarah Ellen Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 14, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,5 William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. died on August 30, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^2,3,4,5,9 He William Lewis Wimmer, 78, of Rt. 1, Salem, passed away Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired employee of the Veterans Administration. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Gearheart Wimmer; two daughters, Mrs. Dora Dean Sutphin, Radford, Mrs. Loraine Richardson, Salem; three sons, William Lewis Wimmer, Jr., Richmond, Kenneth R. Wimmer and Jack D. Wimmer, both of Roanoke County; one brother, Raymond R. Wimmer, Roanoke County; one sister, Mrs. Douglas Garrett, Salem; one half sister, Mrs. Ruth Danner, Connecticut; fifteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 31, 1973.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 486, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 56, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1920		Brick yard trucker¹⁰
1930		Brick maker¹¹
1940		Corn mill laborer¹²
1950		Veteran's hospital medical aide¹³

Family

Sarah Ellen Gearheart b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988

Marriage*

William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. married Sarah Ellen Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 14, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,5

Children

Infant Wimmer^14,15,5 b. March 17, 1920, d. March 17, 1920
William Lewis Wimmer Jr.+^{11,16,12,17,18,4} b. April 28, 1922, d. December 29, 2015
Dora Dean Wimmer+^{11,16,12,18,17,4,19} b. June 29, 1925, d. November 7, 2001
Ruby Lorraine Wimmer+^{11,16,12,17,18,4} b. January 27, 1927, d. December 16, 2012
Kenneth Ray "Ray" Wimmer+^{16,12,17,5,19,13,4} b. November 9, 1932, d. April 27, 1985
Jack Donald Wimmer^{16,12,17,20,13,4}
Infant Wimmer^14,15,5 b. November 1, 1940, d. November 2, 1940

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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&
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lewis Wimmer obituary in the Aug 31, 1973 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
[S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
[S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

William Lewis Wimmer Jr.^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 28, 1922, d. December 29, 2015

Father

William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.^7,8,9,2,3,5 b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973

Mother

Sarah Ellen Gearheart^{7,8,9,2,3,4,5} b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988

William Lewis Wimmer Jr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^10,2 He William Lewis Wimmer, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully at Johnston-Willis Hospital on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Lewis was born in Salem, Va., the son of Lewis, Sr. and Sarah (Gearheart) Wimmer. He was predeceased by his parents; his son David; his sisters Dora Dean Sutphin and Lorraine Bowles; and his brother Ray Wimmer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Pauline (Spivey) Wimmer; his daughters Pam (Tom) Digges of Manassas, VA and Susan (Joe Abbott) Wimmer of Richmond; his son Bill (Brenda) Wimmer of Bumpass, VA; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his brother Jack (Ann) Wimmer of Salem, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. After graduating from high school, Lewis went to work for Western Electric until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to work for the Bell System and its successor companies until he retired as an engineer in 1986. He then became a farmer, his true avocation; he owned Bloomingdale Farm in Louisa County and raised Black Angus cattle until his health declined earlier this year. Known by his family and friends as “Jr.” or “Whitey”, Lewis was a much-loved character and will not be forgotten. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.² He was born on April 28, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10,6 He married Elsie Pauline Spivey on March 22, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 William Lewis Wimmer Jr. died on December 29, 2015 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 93.^10,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Elsie Pauline Spivey b. January 1, 1927

Marriage*

William Lewis Wimmer Jr. married Elsie Pauline Spivey on March 22, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3

Children

Pamela Ann Wimmer^2,11,12,3
Susan Lynn Wimmer+^2,11,12,3 b. October 8, 1953, d. December 28, 2018
William Guy Wimmer^2,11,12,3
David Lewis Wimmer^2,11,12 b. November 7, 1961, d. January 6, 2011

Citations

[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Gearheart Wimmer obituary in the Sep 6, 1988 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lewis Wimmer obituary in the Aug 31, 1973 edition.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the Susan Lynn Wimmer obituary.
[S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the David Lewis Wimmer obituary.

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer^1,2,3

F, b. January 27, 1927, d. December 16, 2012

Father

William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.^1,4,5,6,3,7 b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973

Mother

Sarah Ellen Gearheart^{1,4,5,6,3,8,7} b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988

Her married name was Bowles.⁹ Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Edward Taylor Bowles.^9,4 Ruby Lorraine Wimmer was born on January 27, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 As of September 10, 1940,her married name was Richardson.³ She married Harold Ward Richardson on September 10, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11,3,12 As of November 1, 1974,her married name was Spoon.³ Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Clyde Thomas Spoon on November 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ruby Lorraine Wimmer and Clyde Thomas Spoon were divorced on April 21, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Ruby Lorraine Wimmer died on December 16, 2012 at Virginia at age 85.⁴ She Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles, 85, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was a Virginia Tech Hokies fan and avid Bridge player, and also enjoyed golf and traveling. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lewis and Sarah Wimmer; first husband, Harold W. Richardson; brother, Ray Wimmer; and sister, Dora (D.D.) Sutphin. Her surviving family includes her husband, Edward T. Bowles; children, Janis Jarrett and husband, Butch, Ann Rule, and Harold (Richie) Richardson and wife, Sherry; grandchildren, Amy, Will, James, Heather, and Summer; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Jaxson; brothers, Lewis Wimmer Jr. and wife, Polly, and Jack Wimmer and wife, Ann; and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the entire Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation Center staff as well as Dr. John Zimmerman for their wonderful care. on December 17, 2012.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

Family 1

Edward Taylor Bowles b. October 17, 1923, d. February 27, 2016

Marriage*

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Edward Taylor Bowles.^9,4

Family 2

Harold Ward Richardson b. August 22, 1924, d. May 7, 1970

Marriage*

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Harold Ward Richardson on September 10, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11,3,12

Children

Janis Lorraine Richardson^4,3,12
Ann Blair Richardson^4,3,12
Harold Ward "Richie" Richardson II^4,12

Family 3

Clyde Thomas Spoon b. August 16, 1924, d. October 17, 2014

Marriage*

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Clyde Thomas Spoon on November 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer and Clyde Thomas Spoon were divorced on April 21, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lewis Wimmer obituary in the Aug 31, 1973 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Gearheart Wimmer obituary in the Sep 6, 1988 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dora Wimmer Sutphin obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold W. Richardson obituary in the May 8, 1970 edition.

Robert Lee Gibson^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 24, 1899, d. December 9, 1982

His Social Security Number was 226-01-2886.⁵ Robert Lee Gibson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 24, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Leah Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on February 22, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Robert Lee Gibson died on December 9, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 266, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 179, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1940

Silk mill spinner⁷

1950

Rayon mill worker⁸

Family

Dorothy Leah Gearheart b. March 13, 1905, d. July 31, 1970

Marriage*

Robert Lee Gibson married Dorothy Leah Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on February 22, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Hildreth Christine Gibson+^{7,9,10,11,12,13} b. December 18, 1922, d. July 21, 2005
Audrey Lee Gibson+^7,9,10,12,13 b. July 10, 1926, d. January 27, 2018
Robert Lavan Gibson+^{7,9,10,8,12,13} b. May 8, 1932, d. January 4, 2016
James Howard “Jim” Gibson+^10,8,12,13,9 b. June 23, 1943, d. June 30, 2012

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[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.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Audrey Lee Gibson Parr Weaver obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Gibson Smith obituary in the Jul 30, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lavan Gibson obituary in the Jan 7, 2016 edition.

Robert Lavan Gibson^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 8, 1932, d. January 4, 2016

Father

Robert Lee Gibson^1,2,5,6,7,4 b. July 24, 1899, d. December 9, 1982

Mother

Dorothy Leah Gearheart^1,2,5,6,7,4 b. March 13, 1905, d. July 31, 1970

Robert Lavan Gibson Robert (Bob) Lavan Gibson, 83, of Roanoke, was reunited with his loving wife, Virginia Garrett Gibson, in the presence of the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Dorothy Gearheart Gibson; son, Richard A. Gibson; sister, Christine Wade Smith; and brother, James L. Gibson. Bob was a gentle and loving man who never hesitated to lend a helping hand or a caring ear to anyone who needed them. His calling in life was as a salesman, enjoying a fruitful career with Moore's until retiring as Senior Buyer with great respect. After retirement, he appreciated time spent on extended visits to New Smyrna Beach, Fla., with family. He never met a stranger. He loved the Lord, serving and worshipping for many years at Green Hill Church of the Brethren in Salem where he and Ginny raised their family spiritually. Later in life they were members of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Bob's calling was sales, love was with the Lord, but his passion was his family, to whom he served as the glue that tied them all together. He adored his wife and their four children, their grandkids, and great-grandkids. Left to cherish his memories are his three remaining children, Rodney Gibson, Russell Gibson, and Amy Gibson Tuck of Roanoke; his sister, Audrey Weaver of Salem; his grandchildren, Joshua Cunningham (Ashley) of Vinton, Shannen Tressel (Paul) of Botetourt, Julie Tuck (Justin) of Moneta, Jason Tuck (Jenny) of Lakewood, Colo., Michael Gibson (Shannon) of Roanoke, Christine Gibson of Roanoke, Adrienne Tuck of Roanoke, Allison Damiano (Sam) of Blacksburg; his great-grandchildren, Megan, Austin, Ethan, Dylan, Cally, and Corey; his beloved friend, Shirley Roop; and his four-legged best friend, Daisy.⁴ He was born on May 8, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Virginia Faye Garrett on December 30, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Robert Lavan Gibson died on January 4, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁴

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 266, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1950

Dwelling 179, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Virginia Faye Garrett b. February 5, 1931, d. December 2, 2010

Marriage*

Robert Lavan Gibson married Virginia Faye Garrett on December 30, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.²

Children

Richard Allen "Rick" Gibson+^8,9,4,2,10 b. April 30, 1952, d. September 5, 2011
Rodney Guy Gibson+^8,9,4,2,10 b. November 9, 1954, d. November 29, 2017
Russell Andrew Gibson+^8,9,4,10,2 b. July 26, 1956, d. February 11, 2020
Amy Lynn Gibson^8,9,4,10,2

Citations

[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lavan Gibson obituary in the Jan 7, 2016 edition.
[S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Audrey Lee Gibson Parr Weaver obituary.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Gibson Smith obituary in the Jul 30, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Allen Gibson obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
[S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Russell Andrew Gibson obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rodney Guy Gibson obituary in the Dec 3, 2017 edition.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall^1,2,3

F, b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

Father

Dennis W. Iddings^2,1 b. May 28, 1854, d. March 18, 1885

Mother

Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump^1,2 b. October, 1858, d. March 3, 1935

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born on June 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She married John William Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 As of October 13, 1892,her married name was Conner. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall died on June 4, 1956 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 85, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 84, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

John William Conner b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall married John William Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5

Children

Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner+^1,6,9,5,10 b. January 20, 1894, d. December 16, 1985
Emma Roxie Conner+^11,1,6,9,5 b. September 18, 1896, d. May 20, 1977
Elder Joseph Otie Conner+^12,1,6,9,5 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner^1,6,9,8,5 b. May 13, 1902, d. June 25, 1981
Hozie Lonzie Conner+^13,1,6,7,9 b. April 18, 1905, d. September 1, 1942
Ruby May Conner+^1,14,6,7,9 b. April 26, 1910, d. March 25, 2008
Infant Conner⁵ b. June 21, 1912, d. June 21, 1912
Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner+^{15,16,1,7,3,9,8,5} b. July 14, 1913, d. April 20, 1965

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William L. Poff death certificate.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Floyd Washington Gearheart¹

M, b. December 22, 1855, d. January 4, 1929

Mother

Lydia Gearheart¹ b. circa 1826

Floyd Washington Gearheart was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 22, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue, daughter of Elias "Eli" Perdue and Mary Anne W. Mitchell, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Floyd Washington Gearheart died on January 4, 1929 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921

Marriage*

Floyd Washington Gearheart married Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue, daughter of Elias "Eli" Perdue and Mary Anne W. Mitchell, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Child

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart+^4,5,1,6 b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970

Citations

[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue

F, b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921

Father

Elias "Eli" Perdue¹ b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871

Mother

Mary Anne W. Mitchell¹ b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 8, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married Floyd Washington Gearheart, son of Lydia Gearheart, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 12, 1877,her married name was Gearheart. Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue died on January 16, 1921 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 59.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Floyd Washington Gearheart b. December 22, 1855, d. January 4, 1929

Marriage*

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue married Floyd Washington Gearheart, son of Lydia Gearheart, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart+^4,5,2,6 b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elias "Eli" Perdue

M, b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871

Elias "Eli" Perdue was born circa 1815 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Anne W. Mitchell on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Elias "Eli" Perdue died on June 5, 1871 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Family

Mary Anne W. Mitchell b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888

Marriage*

He married Mary Anne W. Mitchell on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

John William Perdue+⁴ b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue+⁴ b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921
Robert E. Perdue+⁴ b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949

Citations

[S4195] Nichols /Poff Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/66120730/person/30155227724
[S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970

Father

Floyd Washington Gearheart^1,2,6,4 b. December 22, 1855, d. January 4, 1929

Mother

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue^1,2,6,4 b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on August 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married William Clement Morgan Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on November 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,5,7,8 As of November 25, 1903,her married name was Conner. Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart died on June 20, 1970 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,5,9 She Mrs. Ester Gearheart Conner, 85, of Bent Mountain, widow of C. Morgan Conner, died Saturday at her home. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Inez Conner; Bent Mountain, and Mrs. Hugh Rakes, Salem; one sister, Mrs. Effie Gearheart Johnson, Narrows. on June 21, 1970.⁸

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 229, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 51, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1950

Dwelling 83, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

Family

William Clement Morgan Conner b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966

Marriage*

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart married William Clement Morgan Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on November 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,5,7,8

Children

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner^{2,11,14,4,7,15,16} b. August 21, 1904, d. December 31, 1977
Inez Lydia Conner^{2,11,14,3,4,13,7,8} b. December 10, 1908, d. July 26, 1974
Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr.^2,14,12,4 b. November 30, 1910, d. May 10, 1955

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the C. Morgan Conner obituary in the May 14, 1966 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ester Gearheart Conner obituary in the Jun 21, 1970 edition.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ester Gearheart Conner obituary in the Jun 21, 1970 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Lillian Rakes obituary in the Jan 1, 1978 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Cammie Ida Puckett^1,2

F, b. May 28, 1888, d. April 18, 1964

Father

John Dibble Puckett^1,2 b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945

Mother

Liona Elizabeth Wilson^1,2 b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934

Her Social Security Number was 226-50-6246.³ Cammie Ida Puckett was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 She was born on May 28, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3 She married Baley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on May 27, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of May 27, 1909,her married name was Conner. As of June 9, 1962,her married name was Tice.⁷ Cammie Ida Puckett married Troy Whitlow Tice, son of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, on June 9, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2 Cammie Ida Puckett died on April 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^4,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 87, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 17, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 499, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 48, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 84, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

Family 1

Baley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner b. June 5, 1878, d. April 16, 1956

Marriage*

Cammie Ida Puckett married Baley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on May 27, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5

Child

Ruth Adeline Conner+^11,12,7 b. April 24, 1924, d. January 16, 2016

Family 2

Troy Whitlow Tice b. November 27, 1891, d. April 29, 1975

Marriage*

Cammie Ida Puckett married Troy Whitlow Tice, son of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, on June 9, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Valentine Tice Conner^1,2,3

M, b. February 14, 1915, d. November 8, 1973

Father

Valentine Thrash Conner^4,3,5 b. May 22, 1853, d. October 11, 1925

Mother

Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice^4,6,7,2,3 b. September 22, 1872, d. July 20, 1954

Valentine Tice Conner was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on February 14, 1915 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on November 8, 1973 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 314, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 311, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 58, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1950

Western State Mental Hospital, District 122-11, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1940

Water company chemist²

Citations

[S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Valentine Thrash Conner obituary in the Oct 14, 1925 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harry Bills Conner obituary in the Aug 9, 1936 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Inez Lydia Conner¹

F, b. December 10, 1908, d. July 26, 1974

Father

William Clement Morgan Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966

Mother

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970

Inez Lydia Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6440.¹⁰ She was born on December 10, 1908 at Virginia.^10,5 As of April 28, 1943,her married name was Byington.¹¹ She married Dr. Samuel Bury Byington on April 28, 1943 at Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.¹¹ Inez Lydia Conner and Dr. Samuel Bury Byington were divorced on January 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Inez Lydia Conner died on July 26, 1974 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^9,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 229, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 117, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 66, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Hugh Rakes¹²

1940

Dwelling 51, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1950

Dwelling 83, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930		Public school teacher¹²
1940		Postal worker⁴
1950		Postmaster⁶

Family

Dr. Samuel Bury Byington b. November 29, 1886, d. December 28, 1985

Marriage*

Inez Lydia Conner married Dr. Samuel Bury Byington on April 28, 1943 at Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.¹¹

Divorce*

Inez Lydia Conner and Dr. Samuel Bury Byington were divorced on January 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹

Citations

[S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the C. Morgan Conner obituary in the May 14, 1966 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ester Gearheart Conner obituary in the Jun 21, 1970 edition.
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner^1,2

F, b. August 21, 1904, d. December 31, 1977

Father

William Clement Morgan Conner^{1,3,4,2,5,6,7} b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966

Mother

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart^{1,3,4,2,5,6,7} b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia; Buried with no marker.^2,6 She was born on August 21, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1909.^2,7 As of November 27, 1926,her married name was Rakes.⁷ She married Hugh Namon Rakes, son of Samuel P. Rakes and Minerva E. Lemon, on November 27, 1926 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 Donna Lillian Ethel Conner died on December 31, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,6 She Mrs. Donna Lillian Rakes of Roanoke County died in a Roanoke hospital Saturday. She was the wife of Hugh N. Rakes and the daughter of the late C. Morgan and Esther Gearheart Conner. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. on January 1, 1978.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 229, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 117, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 66, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 63, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 43, District 32-6, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Hugh Namon Rakes b. August 4, 1899, d. October 16, 1995

Marriage*

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner married Hugh Namon Rakes, son of Samuel P. Rakes and Minerva E. Lemon, on November 27, 1926 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,7

Citations

[S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the C. Morgan Conner obituary in the May 14, 1966 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Lillian Rakes obituary in the Jan 1, 1978 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Namon Rakes^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 4, 1899, d. October 16, 1995

Father

Samuel P. Rakes^1,3,4 b. August 17, 1864, d. October 2, 1903

Mother

Minerva E. Lemon^1,3,4 b. 1868, d. 1948

His Social Security Number was 225-44-3869.⁷ Hugh Namon Rakes was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 4, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,4,5 He married Donna Lillian Ethel Conner, daughter of William Clement Morgan Conner and Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart, on November 27, 1926 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8,3 Hugh Namon Rakes died on October 16, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 96.^7,1,4,6 He RAKES, Hugh Namon, 96, of Shawsville, formerly of Floyd, died Monday, October 16, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Rakes was born August 4, 1899 and was the last surviving child of the late Samuel P. and Minerva Rakes, and was the a native of Floyd County. Mr. Rakes was in the dairy farm and timber business. He is survived by a daughter, Shirley R. Ussery, Savannah, Ga; two granddaughters, Linda Raciappa, Bushnell, Fla., Nancy Glazer, Windermere, Fla; a grandson, William L. Ussery III, Ponte Vedre Beach, Fla; and six great-grandchildren. on October 17, 1995.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 66, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 63, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Auto salesman⁹

1940

Farmer¹⁰

Family

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner b. August 21, 1904, d. December 31, 1977

Marriage*

Hugh Namon Rakes married Donna Lillian Ethel Conner, daughter of William Clement Morgan Conner and Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart, on November 27, 1926 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8,3

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Namon Rakes obituary in the Oct 17, 1995 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Lillian Rakes obituary in the Jan 1, 1978 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr.^1,2

M, b. November 30, 1910, d. May 10, 1955

Father

William Clement Morgan Conner^3,4,5,1 b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966

Mother

Esther Minnie "Essie" Gearheart^3,4,5,1 b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970

Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr. married Ocie Mae Angle, daughter of Stanley Woodson Angle and Flora Alice Clower.^6,7,1 Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 245-05-7767.⁹ He was born on November 30, 1910 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,10,9 He died on May 10, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 44.^1,8,10,9

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 117, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1950

Dwelling 2, District 81-22, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1930

Store merchant⁵

1950

General merchandise store manager¹¹

Family

Ocie Mae Angle b. January 18, 1911, d. March 18, 1995

Marriage*

Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr. married Ocie Mae Angle, daughter of Stanley Woodson Angle and Flora Alice Clower.^6,7,1

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mae Angle Conner obituary in the Mar 20, 1995 edition.
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

George Lewis Conner^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 16, 1874, d. May 20, 1948

Father

Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner^1,2,3,6,5 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932

Mother

Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes^1,2,3,6,5 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922

George Lewis Conner was born on January 16, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,7,5 He married Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, daughter of Cebret Stump, on November 16, 1897 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 George Lewis Conner and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump were divorced on May 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ George Lewis Conner married Mary Della Moran, daughter of James Fleming Moran and Mary Elizabeth Walters, on November 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 George Lewis Conner died on May 20, 1948 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,7,5

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 220, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 76, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 35, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 95, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 23, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1897		Farmer¹
1900		Farmer¹⁰
1910		Farmer¹¹
1920		Farmer¹²
1940		Farmer¹³

Family 1

Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump b. October, 1858, d. March 3, 1935

Marriage*

George Lewis Conner married Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, daughter of Cebret Stump, on November 16, 1897 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,8

Divorce*

George Lewis Conner and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump were divorced on May 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸

Children

William Conner¹¹
John A. Conner¹¹
Sallie Conner¹¹
George Lewis Conner Jr.¹¹
Claude S. Conner¹¹

Family 2

Mary Della Moran b. March 8, 1890, d. March 11, 1935

Marriage*

George Lewis Conner married Mary Della Moran, daughter of James Fleming Moran and Mary Elizabeth Walters, on November 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5

Children

Arthur Allen Conner+^14,15,16 b. August 18, 1924, d. April 13, 2020
Harvey Lewis Conner^17,7,5 b. August 21, 1925, d. September 1, 1925
Lemuel Ray "Lemmie" Conner^13,16 b. September 18, 1927, d. September 23, 2007
Emma May "Emmie" Conner+^14,13,16 b. September 18, 1927
Minnie Gay Conner+^{18,14,16,19,5} b. February 3, 1932, d. May 13, 1995

Citations

[S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Arthur A. Conner obituary.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Frances Gearheart^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. 1838, d. August 16, 1915

Father

John Gearheart^2,3,4,5 b. 1800, d. before 1860

Mother

Frances DeWeese^2,3,4 b. circa 1802

Sarah Frances Gearheart was born in 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Anderson Mills on June 24, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 24, 1859,her married name was Mills. Sarah Frances Gearheart died on August 16, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Anderson Mills b. July 4, 1816, d. March 15, 1888

Marriage*

Sarah Frances Gearheart married Anderson Mills on June 24, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills+^2,7,3 b. April 1, 1861, d. October 12, 1948
Uwalker "Babe" Mills+^2,1,8,3 b. June 1, 1870, d. July 1, 1953

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sarah Frances Mills death certificate.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.

Anderson Mills^1,2

M, b. July 4, 1816, d. March 15, 1888

Anderson Mills was buried at Anderson Mills Cemetery, On US 221, beside driveway of 9052 Floyd Highway North, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 4, 1816 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Hannah Smith, daughter of Jacob Smith and Eve/Eva "Evy" Shilling, on January 13, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 Anderson Mills married Sarah Frances Gearheart, daughter of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on June 24, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Anderson Mills died on March 15, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.²

Family 1

Hannah Smith b. circa 1830, d. August 28, 1858

Marriage*

He married Hannah Smith, daughter of Jacob Smith and Eve/Eva "Evy" Shilling, on January 13, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2

Children

Ann Elizabeth Mills+^1,2 b. October 12, 1845, d. November 4, 1894
John Taylor Mills+^1,2 b. circa 1848, d. September 20, 1893
Tabitha Jane Mills+^1,4,2,5 b. September 30, 1850, d. September 30, 1934

Family 2

Sarah Frances Gearheart b. 1838, d. August 16, 1915

Marriage*

Anderson Mills married Sarah Frances Gearheart, daughter of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on June 24, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills+^6,1,2 b. April 1, 1861, d. October 12, 1948
Uwalker "Babe" Mills+^1,7,8,2 b. June 1, 1870, d. July 1, 1953

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills^1,2,3

F, b. April 1, 1861, d. October 12, 1948

Father

Anderson Mills^1,2,3 b. July 4, 1816, d. March 15, 1888

Mother

Sarah Frances Gearheart^2,1,3 b. 1838, d. August 16, 1915

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 She was born on April 1, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She married William Isaac Wimmer, son of Jacob Wimmer and America Brown, on January 17, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 17, 1882,her married name was Wimmer. Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills died on October 12, 1948 at age 87.^4,5,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

William Isaac Wimmer b. June 14, 1864, d. August 11, 1950

Marriage*

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills married William Isaac Wimmer, son of Jacob Wimmer and America Brown, on January 17, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Amanda Ester Wimmer+^3,7,8 b. September 6, 1882, d. October 29, 1966
Minnie Ella Wimmer^3,9,10,11 b. March 6, 1888, d. June 18, 1978
Jacob Anderson "Jake" Wimmer+^3,10 b. August 30, 1890, d. April 19, 1958
Frances America Wimmer+^3,10 b. August 28, 1893, d. August 31, 1971
George Isaac Wimmer^1,12,3 b. May 1, 1898, d. December 6, 1927

Citations

[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S203] Kathie Trent Kingery, Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.

William Isaac Wimmer^1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1864, d. August 11, 1950

Father

Jacob Wimmer^4,2,3 b. March 25, 1837, d. December 20, 1863

Mother

America Brown^4,2,3 b. July 25, 1838, d. October 21, 1927

William Isaac Wimmer was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 He was born on June 14, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,2,3 He married Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills, daughter of Anderson Mills and Sarah Frances Gearheart, on January 17, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² William Isaac Wimmer died on August 11, 1950 at age 86.^4,5,6,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his uncle James H. Wimmer⁷

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills b. April 1, 1861, d. October 12, 1948

Marriage*

William Isaac Wimmer married Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills, daughter of Anderson Mills and Sarah Frances Gearheart, on January 17, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Amanda Ester Wimmer+^3,9,10 b. September 6, 1882, d. October 29, 1966
Minnie Ella Wimmer^3,11,12,13 b. March 6, 1888, d. June 18, 1978
Jacob Anderson "Jake" Wimmer+^3,12 b. August 30, 1890, d. April 19, 1958
Frances America Wimmer+^3,12 b. August 28, 1893, d. August 31, 1971
George Isaac Wimmer^1,14,3 b. May 1, 1898, d. December 6, 1927

Citations

[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S203] Kathie Trent Kingery, Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.

Jacob Wimmer¹

M, b. March 25, 1837, d. December 20, 1863

Father

Isaac K. Wimmer^1,2 b. February 20, 1809, d. March 22, 1886

Mother

Mahala King^1,2 b. August 19, 1813, d. January 2, 1893

Jacob Wimmer was born on March 25, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married America Brown, daughter of John Brown and Peggy Unknown, on September 25, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Jacob Wimmer died on December 20, 1863 at Civil War at age 26.^1,2

Family

America Brown b. July 25, 1838, d. October 21, 1927

Marriage*

He married America Brown, daughter of John Brown and Peggy Unknown, on September 25, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Child

William Isaac Wimmer+^2,3,4 b. June 14, 1864, d. August 11, 1950

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.

America Brown

F, b. July 25, 1838, d. October 21, 1927

Father

John Brown¹

Mother

Peggy Unknown¹

America Brown was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on July 25, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Jacob Wimmer, son of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on September 25, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of September 25, 1863,her married name was Wimmer. America Brown died on October 21, 1927 at age 89.^1,2,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Jacob Wimmer b. March 25, 1837, d. December 20, 1863

Marriage*

America Brown married Jacob Wimmer, son of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on September 25, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

William Isaac Wimmer+^1,4,6 b. June 14, 1864, d. August 11, 1950

Citations

[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S203] Kathie Trent Kingery, Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.

Minnie Ella Wimmer^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 6, 1888, d. June 18, 1978

Father

William Isaac Wimmer^1,3,4,5 b. June 14, 1864, d. August 11, 1950

Mother

Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills^1,3,4,5 b. April 1, 1861, d. October 12, 1948

Her married name was Hoy.⁴ Her married name was Grubbs.³ Minnie Ella Wimmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She married Unknown Grubbs.³ Minnie Ella Wimmer married William A. Hoy.⁴ Minnie Ella Wimmer was born on March 6, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Giles William Conner, son of Jordan Walter Conner and Julia Ann Blankenship, on October 28, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of October 28, 1920,her married name was Conner.⁵ Minnie Ella Wimmer died on June 18, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁴

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

William A. Hoy

Marriage*

Minnie Ella Wimmer married William A. Hoy.⁴

Family 2

Unknown Grubbs

Marriage*

Minnie Ella Wimmer married Unknown Grubbs.³

Family 3

Giles William Conner b. August 27, 1895, d. June 16, 1927

Marriage*

Minnie Ella Wimmer married Giles William Conner, son of Jordan Walter Conner and Julia Ann Blankenship, on October 28, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5

Citations

[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Giles William Conner^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 27, 1895, d. June 16, 1927

Father

Jordan Walter Conner^2,7,3,8,9,10 b. July 7, 1871, d. before April 5, 1930

Mother

Julia Ann Blankenship^2,7,3,8,9,10 b. February 11, 1869, d. January 15, 1914

Giles William Conner was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. Pvt. 154 Depot Brig."^11,1,2,9,6 He was born on August 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 12, 1894.^4,9,5 He married Minnie Ella Wimmer, daughter of William Isaac Wimmer and Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills, on October 28, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,12,10 Giles William Conner died on June 16, 1927 at Coal Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 31.^11,1,2,9,5,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 240, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 322, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 6, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer⁸

Family

Minnie Ella Wimmer b. March 6, 1888, d. June 18, 1978

Marriage*

Giles William Conner married Minnie Ella Wimmer, daughter of William Isaac Wimmer and Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills, on October 28, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,12,10

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S203] Kathie Trent Kingery, Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.