James Peter Albert Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 28, 1874
FatherJonathan Poff1,2,3 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherSarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale1,2,3 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884
     James Peter Albert Poff was born on April 28, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

Sarah Jane Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 18, 1876, d. December 18, 1929
FatherJonathan Poff4,1,3 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherSarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale4,1,3 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884
     Sarah Jane Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,6 She was born on March 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 3, 1876.1,3,5 She married James Madison "Jim" Walters, son of Jacob B. Walters and Elizabeth Aliff, on June 4, 1891 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 4, 1891,her married name was Walters. Sarah Jane Poff died on December 18, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.7,3,5,6 She Mrs. Sarah Jane Walters, 53, wife of J. M. Walters, died yesterday at her home, 1529 Rorer avenue, S. W. She is survived by the following children: C. M., J. H., and Herbert Walters, Mrs. S. T. McGhee, Mrs. Otis Snyder, Mrs. G. R. Ludwick, and Misses Runella and Mildred Walters, all of Roanoke; and Mrs. C. T. Hines of Richmond. Interment will be in Fairview. on December 19, 1929.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 63, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 102, District 125, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 201, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

James Madison "Jim" Walters b. June 1, 1871, d. December 13, 1941
Marriage*Sarah Jane Poff married James Madison "Jim" Walters, son of Jacob B. Walters and Elizabeth Aliff, on June 4, 1891 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1360] H. Wade Doyle, "Descendants of Jacob B. Walters."
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Jane Walters obituary in the Dec 19, 1929 edition.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

James Madison "Jim" Walters1,2,3,4

M, b. June 1, 1871, d. December 13, 1941
FatherJacob B. Walters5,6 b. circa 1804, d. circa 1887
MotherElizabeth Aliff5,6 b. 1837, d. after 1890
     James Madison "Jim" Walters was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He was born on June 1, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7,3 He married Sarah Jane Poff, daughter of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on June 4, 1891 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 James Madison "Jim" Walters married Mellie Icey Snow Simpkins on December 18, 1930.3,8 James Madison "Jim" Walters died on December 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,3,4 He The funeral for James Madison Walters, 70, of 1529 Rorer avenue, who died Saturday in a local hospital, was held from the home this morning. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mellie Walters and the following children: C. M. and H. M. Walters, Mrs. S. T. McGhee, Mrs. O. T. Snyder, Mrs. H. T. Moore, all of Roanoke, Mrs. C. T. Hines of Sandstone and Mrs. Wade Doyle of Dunbar; two brothers, J. M. Walters of Pembroke and T. L. Walters of Roanoke county; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Collins and Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison of Roanoke. on December 15, 1941.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 63, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 102, District 125, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 201, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 107, District 12, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farm laborer9
1910Railroad section foreman10
1920Railroad worker11
1930Steam railroad worker12

Family 1

Sarah Jane Poff b. March 18, 1876, d. December 18, 1929
Marriage*James Madison "Jim" Walters married Sarah Jane Poff, daughter of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on June 4, 1891 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Mellie Icey Snow Simpkins b. January 23, 1885, d. August 5, 1974
Marriage*James Madison "Jim" Walters married Mellie Icey Snow Simpkins on December 18, 1930.3,8 

Citations

  1. [S666] Barbara Stanley (e-mail address), Note from FCVA Administrator in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 30, 2004.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the James Madison Walters obituary in the Dec 15, 1941 edition.
  5. [S351] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book F, From the Jacob Walters will, page 21.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S1360] H. Wade Doyle, "Descendants of Jacob B. Walters."
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Jane Walters obituary in the Dec 19, 1929 edition.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Henry Walters obituary in the Jun 14, 1941 edition.
  17. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954
FatherJoseph Landon "Landon" Conner2,3,4,6,7 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932
MotherMary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes2,3,4,6,7 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922
     Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,7,9 She was born on August 6, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,6,7,9 She married Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead, son of Lewis Crawford Craighead and Mary E. Funk, on September 21, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 As of September 21, 1904,her married name was Craighead. Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner died on December 1, 1954 at Bottom Creek, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67; Her gravestone has a death date of Dec 31, 1954.6,7,9

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 77, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 162, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Family

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974
Marriage*Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner married Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead, son of Lewis Crawford Craighead and Mary E. Funk, on September 21, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S1705] Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 26, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 27, 1954 - Jan 1, 1958.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  9. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Henry Tilden Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. February 14, 1877, d. October 13, 1950
FatherJonathan Poff5,1,6,3,7 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherSarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale5,6,3,7 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884
     Henry Tilden Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,4 He was born on February 14, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration has birth date of Jan 25, 1879 and his WWII Draft Registration card has Jan 26, 1880 and his death certificate has Feb 25, 1875.1,2,6,3,7 He died on October 13, 1950 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 73.3,4 He Henry Tilden “Shorty" Poff, 75, of Roanoke, died Friday night in Staunton. Surviving are two brothers: J. L. Poff, Newport; Zack Poff, Rockford, Ill; two half-brothers: C. N. Poff and J. H. Poff, Roanoke. Interment will be in Fairview. on October 15, 1950.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 201, District 29, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law James Walters10

Occupation

1920Railroad box packer10

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Tilden Poff obituary in the Oct 15, 1950 edition.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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
  7. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  8. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

George Cabbel Poff1

M, b. February 14, 1877, d. February 15, 1920
FatherJonathan Poff2,3,4,1,5 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherSarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale2,3,4,1,5 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884
     George Cabbel Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,7 He This information is what my mother remembered and was told by her older brother Oscar Poff and older sister Eva. In 1920 Geo. Cabel Poff was killed in a work accident. Soon after his second wife Alice took her four youngest children, Oscar, Eva, Thelma and Eunice to a Roanoke children's home. (otherwise known as an orphanage) These four children never saw or heard from their mother again. Eva was legally adopted. I'm not sure where she grew up, but she married and raised her family in the Washington DC area. Later in life my mother found her sister and she, Oscar and Eva reunited. My mother assumed that Eunice too was adopted, however she could never locate young Eunice. Thelma (my mother) and Oscar were "taken in" by a family named Buckley. They were never legally adopted, but they were raised by the Buckleys. My mom use to say that her step parents were childless at the time and needed labor in their home. She described an unloving home where she and Oscar endured significant emotional and physical abuse. Eventually her step parents did have a child of their own.8
He was born on February 14, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 17, 1877 and his gravestone has Jan 25, 1877.9,4,5,7 He married Ella Puckett, daughter of Tazwell Puckett and Elizabeth E. Helms, on December 19, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,12 George Cabbel Poff married Alice Emaline Radford, daughter of James Monroe Radford and Sarah Ann "Sally" Conner, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,13 George Cabbel Poff died on February 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43; Died in a work related accident.11,1,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 72, District 45, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1920Railroad car repairman14

Family 1

Ella Puckett b. October, 1874, d. May 13, 1908
Marriage*George Cabbel Poff married Ella Puckett, daughter of Tazwell Puckett and Elizabeth E. Helms, on December 19, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,12 
Children

Family 2

Alice Emaline Radford b. October, 1897, d. May 22, 1946
Marriage*George Cabbel Poff married Alice Emaline Radford, daughter of James Monroe Radford and Sarah Ann "Sally" Conner, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the George Cabbel Poff death certificate.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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
  5. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  6. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  7. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  8. [S4476] Linda Whiting Hopkins, "Alice Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 8, 2014.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  11. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  12. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Ella Poff obituary in the May 13, 1908 edition.
  13. [S4204] Ithaca Journal, From the Thelma Mae Poff Whiting obituary in the Oct 11, 2004 edition.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S1704] Virginia B. Pendleton, Records of Death - Book 25, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 28, 1951 - Dec 17, 1956.
  18. [S1015] Rena Worthen, Roanoke Poff at Fairview Cemetery in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Oct 11, 2005.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ella Puckett1,2

F, b. October, 1874, d. May 13, 1908
FatherTazwell Puckett2 b. March 30, 1833
MotherElizabeth E. Helms2
     Ella Puckett was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born in October, 1874 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,6 She married George Cabbel Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on December 19, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of December 19, 1895,her married name was Poff. Ella Puckett Mrs. Ella Poff, wife of C. G. Poff, died this morning at 12:55 o'clock at her home, No. 505 Gilmer Avenue, after an illness of about two months duration. Mrs. Poff was thirty-four years of age and is survived by five children and her husband. She was a devoted and faithful member of the Primitive Baptist church, and was a woman of noble character and lovable disposition. The funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence and the interment will be in Fairview cemetery. on May 13, 1908.4 She died on May 13, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.2,5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 202, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated without her husband in the household of her brother-in-law Theodore Walters6

Family

George Cabbel Poff b. February 14, 1877, d. February 15, 1920
Marriage*Ella Puckett married George Cabbel Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on December 19, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  4. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Ella Poff obituary in the May 13, 1908 edition.
  5. [S1015] Rena Worthen, Roanoke Poff at Fairview Cemetery in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Oct 11, 2005.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2730] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Unknown Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S1704] Virginia B. Pendleton, Records of Death - Book 25, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 28, 1951 - Dec 17, 1956.

Alice Emaline Radford1,2,3

F, b. October, 1897, d. May 22, 1946
FatherJames Monroe Radford1,4 b. August 30, 1869, d. 1930
MotherSarah Ann "Sally" Conner1,4 b. circa 1859, d. May 27, 1926
     Alice Emaline Radford was born in October, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married George Cabbel Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of September 20, 1911,her married name was Poff. As of October 25, 1921,her married name was James.4 Alice Emaline Radford married William Merritt James Sr. on October 25, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4 Alice Emaline Radford died on May 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 24, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Alice Conner, a niece, along with her mother Sarah (she was enumerated as single) in the household of her grandfather Jacob R. Conner5
1910Dwelling 109, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a servant in the in the household of Samuel M. Poff2
1920Dwelling 72, District 45, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 143, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 209, District 119-9, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family 1

George Cabbel Poff b. February 14, 1877, d. February 15, 1920
Marriage*Alice Emaline Radford married George Cabbel Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Family 2

William Merritt James Sr. b. November 11, 1896, d. August 2, 1965
Marriage*Alice Emaline Radford married William Merritt James Sr. on October 25, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4204] Ithaca Journal, From the Thelma Mae Poff Whiting obituary in the Oct 11, 2004 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Merritt James, Jr. obituary in the Aug 29, 2010 edition.
  13. [S8801] Gettysburg Times, From the Alice O. Wildasin obituary in the Apr 29, 1996 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Merritt James obituary in the Jan 4, 2012 edition.

Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. February 15, 1878, d. February 3, 1956
FatherJonathan Poff1,3,4 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherSarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale1,3,4 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884
     Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff was buried at Williams Cemetery, off Rt. 602, Giles Co., Virginia.5,3 His Social Security Number was 231-44-0053.4 He was born on February 15, 1878 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone has a birth year of 1876 but in the 1880 Census he was enumerated as a one year old child. His death certificate has 1879.5,2,3,4,6 He married Louanna J. "Louise" Williams on September 26, 1899 at Giles Co., Virginia.7,3 Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff died on February 3, 1956 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 3, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 136, District 111, Ward 90, St. Johns, Multnomah Co., Oregon10
1920Dwelling 49, District 61, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 22, District 1, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 296, District 36-7, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Lumber company worker10
1920Millwright11
1930Farmer12
1950Farmer13

Family

Louanna J. "Louise" Williams b. February 26, 1872, d. October 20, 1954
Marriage*Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Poff married Louanna J. "Louise" Williams on September 26, 1899 at Giles Co., Virginia.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S399] Lisa Link Herr, Williams Cemetery, Giles Co., VA.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2725] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Poage Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leila Pearl Link obituary in the Jan 29, 1999 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Odray J. Poff obituary in the Jun 30, 1906 edition.
  17. [S13146] Poage Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Zacheus Flentine "Zack" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 22, 1883, d. November 5, 1958
FatherJonathan Poff1,2,6,3,4,5,7 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherSarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale1,6,3,4,5,7 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884
     Zacheus Flentine "Zack" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,4,5,9 His Social Security Number was 319-14-2972.10 He and Olive Belle Shropshire were divorced.11 Zacheus Flentine "Zack" Poff was born on March 22, 1883 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Records have a birth date of Mar 1, 1884.2,6,3,4,5,7,12,10 He married Olive Belle Shropshire on October 21, 1915 at Fulton Co., Indiana.13,7 Zacheus Flentine "Zack" Poff died on November 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.1,4,5,9 He Zack F. Poff, 75, of 2704 Florida Ave., NW, died yesterday in a local hospital. He formerly resided in Rockford, Ill. The only survivors are nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Fairview. on November 6, 1958.9

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1900Dwelling 3, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Jerry15
1950Dwelling 166, District 110-25, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1900Farm laborer15

Family

Olive Belle Shropshire b. October 25, 1886, d. February 28, 1953
Divorce*Zacheus Flentine "Zack" Poff and Olive Belle Shropshire were divorced.11 
Marriage* Zacheus Flentine "Zack" Poff married Olive Belle Shropshire on October 21, 1915 at Fulton Co., Indiana.13,7 

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Zack F. Poff obituary in the Nov 6, 1958 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  13. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  14. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Noah Curtis Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 25, 1891, d. March 14, 1952
FatherJonathan Poff6,7,8,2,9 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherArrena "Renee" Rierson6,7,8,2,9 b. April, 1855, d. February 20, 1931
     Noah Curtis Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.10,2,4 He was born on October 25, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Oct 5, 1891 and his death certificate and gravestone have Oct 25, 1889.1,8,2,4,5 He married Rebecca Mary Frances Altice on September 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,9,3 Noah Curtis Poff died on March 14, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.2,4 He Noah Curtis Poff, 62, of 1715 Loudon Ave., N.W., died last night in Shenandoah Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Altice Poff; a son and two daughters, William E. Poff, Mrs. D. R. Secrest and Mrs. G. L. Weaver, all of Roanoke; a brother, Jerdon Poff, Roanoke; two half brothers, Zack and Jerry Poff, Roanoke; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on March 15, 1952.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 250, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 20, District 126, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia7
1920Dwelling 373, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 402, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 139, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1910Railroad section laborer7
1920Railroad laborer11
1930Railroad shop mechanical helper12
1940Railway machinist helper13

Family

Rebecca Mary Frances Altice b. February 7, 1882, d. April 17, 1972
Marriage*Noah Curtis Poff married Rebecca Mary Frances Altice on September 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Noah Curtis Poff obituary in the Mar 15, 1952 edition.
  4. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alfred E. L. Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. October 16, 1893, d. September 6, 1909
FatherJonathan Poff1,3,4 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920
MotherArrena "Renee" Rierson1,4 b. April, 1855, d. February 20, 1931
     Alfred E. L. Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on October 16, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on September 6, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15; Died after he was in a buggy accident while riding a bicycle.2,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 250, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Alfred E. Poff death story in the Sep 7, 1909 edition.

Philip Martin1,2,3

M, d. 1821
     Philip Martin married Catherine Penner.4 Philip Martin died in 1821.1 He In the name of God amen, I Philip Martin, of Montgomery County, State of Virginia, being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it has pleased God to help me with I dispose of in the following manner, To wit, all my just debts and funeral expenses being first paid Impreines[?] I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine and undivided part of my land as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a pine tree on the mountain & on or near the open line of the patend land and running thence a straight course to a large beach above the spring near the dwelling house including the dwelling house and all the other buildings and from there to a large poplar on a line of James Walls land for her support during her life, also all the personal estate which shall belong to me at the time of my decease except such part thereof as shall be otherwise disposed of in the subsequent part of this my will. Item I will and bequeath unto my oldest daughter Polly Walters wife of William Walters one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my eldest son George Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Peggy Howery wife of George Howery one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my son Philip Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Betsy Wailsman wife of John Wailman one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Martin wife of David Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine the other undivided part of land lying southwest of the other deviseo[?] part and beginning at the pine tree before mentioned and running a straight course to the before mentioned beach and from thence a straight course to the poplar tree, marker, on James Walls line with all its appurtenances to her and her heirs and ofsigns[?] forever, Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Matilda all the personal property that shall remain at the time of my wifes decease. Item I will and bequeath unto my younger daughter Melinda the part of my real estate which in[?] the preceeding part of my will is bequeathed to my wife during her life which includes all the buildings with all its appurtenances after the decease of my wife to her the said Malinda and her heirs and afsigns[?] forever. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling all other as former wills and testament by me heretofore made. In witnip[?] whereof I have hereunder set my hand and affixed my my [as written] seal this twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seventeen [1817] Phillip Martin Signed sealed Published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above Philip Martin in presance of us F. GARDNER FRANCIS A. GARDNER At Montgomery June Court 1821 _________________________________presented in Court and proved by the oath of_______________________ [couldn't read] in June, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1810Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1820Blacksburg, Virginia3

Family

Catherine Penner
Marriage*Philip Martin married Catherine Penner.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."

Moses Allen "Moze" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 30, 1890, d. April 5, 1985
FatherJoseph Landon "Landon" Conner5,3,6,4 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932
MotherMary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes5,3,6,4 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922
     Moses Allen "Moze" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-12-3332.8 He Moses A. Conner wrote the Conner family letter. He ELLISTON - Moses Allen Conner, age 95, died Friday, April 5, 1985. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George C. Cousins, Mrs. James M. Blankenship, Mrs. Henry P. Dockery, all of Salem; two sons, Loys R. Conner, Salem; Avon M. Conner, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Della Spangler, Shawsville; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Head of the River Church, Floyd County. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.1 He was born on March 30, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,4 He married Nettie Gay Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on May 17, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 Moses Allen "Moze" Conner died on April 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.1,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 77, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 11, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 94, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 86, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 90, District 81-25, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Sawmill owner12

Family

Nettie Gay Conner b. January 20, 1891, d. August 12, 1969
Marriage*Moses Allen "Moze" Conner married Nettie Gay Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on May 17, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Moses Allen Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evadene Deane Conner Dockery obituary in the Feb 15, 2008 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florastene Conner Blankenship obituary in the Feb 2, 2013 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline Conner Cousins obituary in the Jan 11, 2006 edition.

Jacob Beauregard Walters1,2

M, b. circa 1863, d. August, 1931
FatherJacob B. Walters3,1 b. circa 1804, d. circa 1887
MotherElizabeth Aliff3,1 b. 1837, d. after 1890
     Jacob Beauregard Walters was born circa 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Jane Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Susannah Hall, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Jacob Beauregard Walters died in August, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Sarah Jane Blankenship b. circa 1854, d. August, 1930
Marriage*Jacob Beauregard Walters married Sarah Jane Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Susannah Hall, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S351] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book F, From the Jacob Walters will, page 21.
  4. [S1360] H. Wade Doyle, "Descendants of Jacob B. Walters."
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Jane Blankenship1,2

F, b. circa 1854, d. August, 1930
FatherGiles E. Blankenship1,2 b. 1826
MotherSusannah Hall1
     Sarah Jane Blankenship was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Jacob Beauregard Walters, son of Jacob B. Walters and Elizabeth Aliff, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 31, 1880,her married name was Walters. Sarah Jane Blankenship died in August, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 245, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Jacob Beauregard Walters b. circa 1863, d. August, 1931
Marriage*Sarah Jane Blankenship married Jacob Beauregard Walters, son of Jacob B. Walters and Elizabeth Aliff, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
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. [S1360] H. Wade Doyle, "Descendants of Jacob B. Walters."
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Giles E. Blankenship1,2,3,4

M, b. 1826
     Giles E. Blankenship was born in 1826 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He married Susannah Hall, daughter of Charles R. Hall and Elizabeth Iddings, on August 20, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 Giles E. Blankenship married Mary "Patsy" Gearheart, daughter of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on January 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Giles E. Blankenship married Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on July 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 245, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 380, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1854Farmer1
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7

Family 1

Susannah Hall
Marriage*Giles E. Blankenship married Susannah Hall, daughter of Charles R. Hall and Elizabeth Iddings, on August 20, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 
Child

Family 2

Mary "Patsy" Gearheart b. February 6, 1832, d. March 6, 1860
Marriage*Giles E. Blankenship married Mary "Patsy" Gearheart, daughter of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on January 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 3

Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner b. circa 1837, d. before 1890
Marriage*Giles E. Blankenship married Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on July 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  13. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.

John William Blackwell1,2

M, b. May 18, 1863, d. December 23, 1924
FatherWilliam Leonard Blackwell1 b. 1841, d. May 18, 1862
MotherMary Jane Overstreet1,2 b. November 12, 1835, d. February 18, 1900
     John William Blackwell was buried at Peter Hill Cemetery, off Rt. 11 above Dixie Caverns, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born on May 18, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Cynthia Pearidine Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 14, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John William Blackwell married Nancy Emma Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John William Blackwell married Molly Thomas on July 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John William Blackwell married Olive Eugenia Hall on December 25, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 John William Blackwell died on December 23, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 537, District 77, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 260, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7

Family 1

Cynthia Pearidine Cole b. April 16, 1864, d. July 18, 1883
Marriage*John William Blackwell married Cynthia Pearidine Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 14, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Nancy Emma Light b. August 21, 1861, d. March 7, 1890
Marriage*John William Blackwell married Nancy Emma Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 3

Molly Thomas b. April, 1872
Marriage*John William Blackwell married Molly Thomas on July 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 4

Olive Eugenia Hall b. October 12, 1882, d. May 28, 1975
Marriage*John William Blackwell married Olive Eugenia Hall on December 25, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 
Child

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. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  4. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S836] Judy Blackwell, "Blackwell Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 10, 2003.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bess Mae "Bessie" Wilson1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1914, d. June 7, 1999
FatherOliver Blaine Wilson1,2,3,4 b. April 14, 1890, d. 1961
MotherLula Virginia Manning1,2,3,4 b. October 10, 1889, d. 1964
     Bess Mae "Bessie" Wilson was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.5 Her Social Security Number was 175-42-2343.6 She was born on March 2, 1914 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,5 As of September 23, 1933,her married name was Moran.7 She married Thomas Oliver Moran on September 23, 1933.7,4 Bess Mae "Bessie" Wilson died on June 7, 1999 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 85.6,4,5 She Bessie M. Moran, 85, of 451 Locust St., Oxford, died Monday at Union Hospital, Elkton, Md., after a brief illness. Mrs. Moran farmed with her husband in Oxford and East Nottingham Township. She was a member of Oxford Church of the Nazarene, where she had been a treasurer for 16 years. Born in Copper Hill, Va., she was the daughter of the late Oliver B. and Lula Manning Wilson. She was the wife of the late Thomas O. Moran. Surviving are two sons, J. Roger and Larry R., both of Oxford; a daughter, Winifred M. Sebastian of Lincoln University; eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. on June 9, 1999.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 142, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 134, District 15-55, New London, Chester Co., Pennsylvania8
1950Dwelling 116, District 15-98, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania9

Family

Thomas Oliver Moran b. April 14, 1905, d. June 13, 1984
Marriage*Bess Mae "Bessie" Wilson married Thomas Oliver Moran on September 23, 1933.7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S8834] Lancaster New Era, From the Bessie M. Moran obituary in the Jun 9, 1999 edition.
  5. [S6821] Oxford Cemetery, Chester Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3201] Winifred Sebastian, "Bess M. Wilson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 25, 2011.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S13252] Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., online www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com, From the James Roger Moran obituary.

Vivian Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. August 7, 1918, d. June 15, 1988
FatherOliver Blaine Wilson1,2,5,6,7 b. April 14, 1890, d. 1961
MotherLula Virginia Manning1,2,5,6,7 b. October 10, 1889, d. 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 179-50-8914.6 Vivian Wilson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.4 She was born on August 7, 1918 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 She died on June 15, 1988 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 69.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 142, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 8-12, Cecil Co., Maryland5
1950Dwelling 211, District 8-25, Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Smith Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 17, 1808, d. January 22, 1890
FatherZadock Conner1 b. February 10, 1780, d. September 13, 1854
MotherJane Smith1 b. 1788, d. August 16, 1828
     Smith Conner was buried at Union Hill Cemetery, south side of Rt. 136, 1 mile east of Mace, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.5 He was born on October 17, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Susannah "Susan" Hardesty on December 11, 1834 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.1 Smith Conner died on January 22, 1890 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 81.1,5

Census Records

1840Franklin Township, Putnam Co., Indiana2
1850Dwelling 392, Franklin Township, Putnam Co., Indiana6
1860Dwelling 557, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana3
1870Dwelling 101, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana4
1880Dwelling 88, District 104, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1850Farmer6
1860Farmer3
1870Farmer4
1880Farmer7

Family

Susannah "Susan" Hardesty b. April 28, 1817, d. November 28, 1898
Marriage*Smith Conner married Susannah "Susan" Hardesty on December 11, 1834 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S415] Crawfordsville District Public Library - Cemeteries of Montgomery County Indiana, online http://history.cdpl.lib.in.us/montcocem.html
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

James Lewis Conner1,2

M, b. circa 1851, d. August 12, 1862
FatherJohn O. Conner1,3,2 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
MotherLucinda Poff1,3,2 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
     James Lewis Conner was born circa 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He died on August 12, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.1,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Paul Samuel Conner1

M, b. September 16, 1939, d. December 20, 1972
FatherCharles Tiras Conner2,3,4,5,1 b. January 22, 1908, d. March 24, 2002
MotherIrene Janney2,3,4,5,1 b. July 25, 1910, d. December 11, 1971
     Paul Samuel Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 His Social Security Number was 227-46-7398.7 He was born on September 16, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,1 He married Sylvia Ruth Moran, daughter of John David Moran and Lona Catherine DeHart, on September 25, 1959.8,4,1 Paul Samuel Conner died on December 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 122, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Sylvia Ruth Moran
Marriage*Paul Samuel Conner married Sylvia Ruth Moran, daughter of John David Moran and Lona Catherine DeHart, on September 25, 1959.8,4,1 
Children
  • Paul Michael "Mike" Conner4
  • Kathryn Irene "Kathy" Conner9,4
  • Brenda Gayle Conner9,4,10

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Irene Janney Conner.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Tiras Conner obituary in the Mar 25, 2002 edition.
  4. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  9. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blosser-Graham engagement announcement in the Jun 12, 2005 edition.

Thelma Lee Conner1,2

F, b. May 5, 1931, d. April 2, 2007
FatherWilliam Ennis Conner3,1,4,2,5 b. June 30, 1905, d. November 7, 1997
MotherDessie Isebel Sink3,4,2,5 b. March 30, 1905, d. July 22, 1979
     Thelma Lee Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married J. Lynwood Poff, son of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,2,3 As of 1949,her married name was Poff. Thelma Lee Conner died on April 2, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.2 She May 5, 1931 - April 2, 2007. Thelma Lee Conner Poff, 75, departed this life on Monday, April 2, 2007, at her home in Salem, Virginia. Mrs. Poff was the widow of J. Lynwood Poff to whom she was married for 30 years. Her parents, Dessie and Ennis Conner of Check, Virginia, preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Dennis Michael Poff, Jr; her sisters, Mary Wimmer and Virginia Dinkins; and a brother, William Herman Conner. Mrs. Poff is survived by two sons, Mike and his wife Arlene, of Asheville, North Carolina, Phillip and his wife Jane, of Rocky Mount, Virginia; a daughter, Lisa Oliver and her husband David, of Salem; one brother, James (Buster) Wesley Conner and his wife Bonnie, of Roanoke. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Clayton, Wesley and Hannah Lee Oliver, Salem; two greatgrandchildren, Chad and Rachael Poff, Atlanta, Georgia; two stepgrandchildren, Emily Pierce of Southeast Asia and Jennifer Little of Wayne, New Jersey; and adopted grandchildren, Elizabeth Craighead, Braden and Bryn Burns of Salem. Also surviving are many beloved nieces and nephews. Her care and concern for those experiencing distress in their lives were beyond comparison and she will be sorely missed, as will her sense of humor. Many lives have been touched by the generosity and graciousness of Mrs. Poff. She was a beautician for several years and said she enjoyed her work because of the friendships formed, most of which lasted for the remainder of her life. The love and dedication she displayed as a grandmother were immeasurable; no task, request or even crisis ever went unanswered. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel. Friends may call Wednesday, April 4, 2007, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakey's. Art Wingfield, Pastor Emeritus of Cave Spring Methodist Church, will conduct the funeral services from the graveside at Sherwood Memorial Park on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3959 Electric Road, Roanoke 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on April 4, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 94, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

J. Lynwood Poff b. April 5, 1929, d. February 6, 1982
Marriage*Thelma Lee Conner married J. Lynwood Poff, son of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,2,3 
Children
  • Dennis Michael "Mike" Poff Sr.3,7,8,6,2,9
  • Phillip Lynwood Poff3,7,8,6,2
  • Lisa Lynn Poff3,7,6,2,10,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Ennis Conner obituary in the Nov 8, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee Conner Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
  3. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Herman Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for J. Lynwood Poff.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Michael Poff, Jr., obituary in the Sep 26, 1998 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Pierce wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Haynes Oliver birth announcement in the Jun 28, 1994 edition.

J. Lynwood Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. April 5, 1929, d. February 6, 1982
FatherHorace Hall Poff5,6,7,3,8 b. January 11, 1889, d. February 2, 1958
MotherAlma Mae Boone5,6,7,3,8 b. May 2, 1889, d. February 28, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-7567.9 J. Lynwood Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 5, 1929 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9,2 He married Thelma Lee Conner, daughter of William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,4,5 J. Lynwood Poff died on February 6, 1982 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 52.5,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 105, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 184, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Thelma Lee Conner b. May 5, 1931, d. April 2, 2007
Marriage*J. Lynwood Poff married Thelma Lee Conner, daughter of William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Michael Poff, Jr., obituary in the Sep 26, 1998 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for J. Lynwood Poff.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee Conner Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
  5. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Blondine Poff Thomas obituary in the Oct 12, 2004 edition.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Horace Hall Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 1958 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Pierce wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1996 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Haynes Oliver birth announcement in the Jun 28, 1994 edition.