Hilda Reba Furrow1,2,3,4,5
F, b. November 17, 1914, d. October 17, 1996
Father | Claude Kyrus Furrow1,6,7,8,9,4,5 b. January 11, 1880, d. December 15, 1972 |
Mother | Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell1,6,7,4,5 b. March 30, 1883, d. December 7, 1923 |
Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5866.2 Hilda Reba Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.10 She was born on November 17, 1914 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5 As of September 28, 1940,her married name was Bernard.4 She married Walter Robert "Buck" Bernard on September 28, 1940 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,10,4 Hilda Reba Furrow died on October 17, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.2,10,11 She BERNARD, Reba Furrow, 81, of Callaway, passed away Thursday, October 17, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. R. "Buck'' Bernard; two brothers, Sherman and Hampton "Babe'' Furrow; one sister, Lura Bernard. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and William Bowles; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Patricia Bernard, all of Callaway; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lena Custer, ! Altha Guilliams, Alma and Melvin Jones, all of Callaway; two brothers and sisters-in-law, B. L. ``Bill'' Sr. and Era Furrow, B. W. ``Pat'' and Evelyn Furrow, all of Callaway; sister-in-law and husband, Eva and Hobart Guilliams of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren, Greg and Melissa Bowles, Rhonda Bernard, Brad Bernard, Stacey Bowles, all of Callaway. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 1996, at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church with Elder W. Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from noon to 9 p.m. at the residence, 900 Bethany Road, Callaway. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on October 18, 1996.10
Family | Walter Robert "Buck" Bernard b. November 8, 1913, d. January 24, 1993 |
Marriage* | Hilda Reba Furrow married Walter Robert "Buck" Bernard on September 28, 1940 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,10,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter R. Bernard obituary in the Jan 26, 1993 edition.
- [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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
- [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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Furrow Bernard obituary in the Oct 18, 1996 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow1,2,3
M, b. May 3, 1918, d. April 15, 2005
Father | Claude Kyrus Furrow4,5,6,7,8,9,1,3 b. January 11, 1880, d. December 15, 1972 |
Mother | Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell4,5,6,7,8,1,3 b. March 30, 1883, d. December 7, 1923 |
Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 224-46-5788.3 He was born on May 3, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3 He married Era King on May 3, 1945 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,10,1 Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow died on April 15, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.7,2,3 He Buren L. (Bill) Furrow, Sr., 86, of Callaway, Va., passed away Friday, April 15, 2005. He was born May 3, 1918 in Franklin County, the son of the late C. K. and Dina Bell Furrow. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sherman Furrow and Claude (Babe) Furrow; five sisters, Lena Custer, Lura Bernard, Altha Guilliams, Alma Jones and Reba Bernard. Mr. Furrow was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II and was a longtime member of the American Legion. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved working in his garden. He never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years, Era King Furrow; one son, B. L. Furrow, Jr. of Callaway and his fiance, Alease Hatcher of Ferrum; and one daughter, Lynda F. Messenger and husband, Henry of Callaway. Papa also had four grandsons, Eric Messenger and wife, Kim of Pflugerville, Texas, Donald Messenger and wife Wendy of Callaway, Steven Furrow and Matthew Furrow of Rocky Mount and one granddaughter, Nicole Taylor and fiance Craig Caron of Moneta. Also surviving is a twin brother, Buford W. (Pat) Furrow and wife, Evelyn of Callaway; special friends, Sonny, Jodie and Lisa Hodges; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank all the friends and loved ones for their support during Papa's illness. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to Callaway Rescue Squad, c/o Jerry Custer, 532 Deyerle Knob Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Lane Carter and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 17, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Flora Funeral Home, 665 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. and at other times at the home of Henry and Lynda Messenger, 296 Bethany Road, Callaway, Val. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Home. on April 17, 2005.7
Family | Era King b. August 1, 1918, d. June 4, 2013 |
Marriage* | Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow married Era King on May 3, 1945 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,10,1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Altha Vane Furrow Guilliams obituary in the Oct 20, 1997 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Iris Furrow Jones obituary in the Apr 5, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Era King Furrow obituary in the Jun 5, 2013 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Furrow-Giles engagement announcement in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren Layne Furrow, Jr. obituary in the Apr 4, 2018 edition.
Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow1,2
M, b. May 3, 1918, d. June 7, 2012
Father | Claude Kyrus Furrow3,4,5,6,7,8,2,9 b. January 11, 1880, d. December 15, 1972 |
Mother | Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell3,4,5,6,7,2 b. March 30, 1883, d. December 7, 1923 |
Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He and Lura Maude Jones were divorced.10 Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow married Evelyn M. Radford, daughter of Luther Lee Radford and Addie Wilmer Smith.1,2 Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow was born on May 3, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Lura Maude Jones, daughter of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on October 10, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow died on June 7, 2012 at Virginia at age 94.2 He Buford Wayne (Pat) Furrow, 94, of Callaway, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born May 3, 1918, to the late Claude K. and Peradine Bell Furrow, and was the last of nine siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Radford Furrow. Surviving are his children, Janey (Byron) Snapp, Rose (Jimmy) Hale, Dina (Elliot) Richards and a special nephew, Tommy (Maggie) Furrow. Also surviving are step-children, Barbara (Roger) Wertz, June (Harold) Benge, Glen (Julia) Richards; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Furrow was a veteran of World War II and spent his life working in timber and farming. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2012, at Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Shively and the Rev. Byron Snapp officiating. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank friends and loved ones for their encouragement and support through the years. Also we wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the VA Medical Center for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Vest Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Lela Peters, 5531 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091, or Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2536 Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, VA 24067. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. on June 9, 2012.2
Family 1 | Evelyn M. Radford b. April 16, 1929, d. February 2, 2006 |
Marriage* | Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow married Evelyn M. Radford, daughter of Luther Lee Radford and Addie Wilmer Smith.1,2 |
Family 2 | Lura Maude Jones b. April 8, 1917, d. February 27, 1985 |
Divorce* | Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow and Lura Maude Jones were divorced.10 |
Marriage* | Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow married Lura Maude Jones, daughter of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on October 10, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia. |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Radford Furrow obituary in the Feb 3, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buford Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jun 9, 2012 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Altha Vane Furrow Guilliams obituary in the Oct 20, 1997 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Iris Furrow Jones obituary in the Apr 5, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
- [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.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wiehe-Richards wedding announcement in the Mar 8, 1998 edition.
Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow1,2,3
M, b. October 11, 1921, d. March 9, 1981
Father | Claude Kyrus Furrow4,5,6,7,1,2 b. January 11, 1880, d. December 15, 1972 |
Mother | Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell4,5,1,2 b. March 30, 1883, d. December 7, 1923 |
His Social Security Number was 231-14-6837.8 Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.9,2,3 He was born on October 11, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8,9,2,3 He married Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon, daughter of Flemon Andrew "Flem" Sigmon and Eula Elizabeth Martin, on July 31, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow died on March 9, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.9,2,3
Family | Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon b. April 13, 1924, d. December 20, 1985 |
Marriage* | Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow married Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon, daughter of Flemon Andrew "Flem" Sigmon and Eula Elizabeth Martin, on July 31, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Gene Furrow obituary in the Mar 23, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Newton Sigmon obituary in the Jun 12, 2007 edition.
Mary Laurice West1
F, b. February 2, 1860, d. October 7, 1952
Father | John Thrash West2,3,4,5,1,6 b. May 10, 1825, d. September 27, 1909 |
Mother | Mary Margaret Aldredge2,6 b. August 9, 1827, d. September 4, 1862 |
Mary Laurice West was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1 She was born on February 2, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on December 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 8, 1882,her married name was Sowder. Mary Laurice West died on October 7, 1952 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.7,1
Family | Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder b. October 2, 1859, d. September 25, 1935 |
Marriage* | Mary Laurice West married Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on December 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1020] Will of John T West, Sr.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [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.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
Era King1,2,3
F, b. August 1, 1918, d. June 4, 2013
Era King was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 1, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on May 3, 1945 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of May 3, 1945,her married name was Furrow.3 Era King died on June 4, 2013 at Virginia at age 94.2 She Era King Furrow, 94, of Callaway, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was born on August 1, 1918, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Tom and Dolly King. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Buren L. Furrow Sr. (Wild Bill). She was also preceded in death by sisters, Hattie Cannaday, Pauline Hutchinson, and Alpha Ramsey; and two brothers, Aaron King and Chester A. King. She was a long time employee of Elizabeth Arden. After retirement she and Bill enjoyed their garden and cooking and visiting family and friends. She is survived by one son and his fiance, B.L. Furrow Jr. and Alease Hatcher; one daughter and her husband, Lynda and Henry Messenger. She is also survived by five grandchildren and their spouses, Eric and Kim Messenger, Nicole and Craig Caron, Steven and Lettitia Furrow, Donald and Wendy Messenger and Matthew and Dana Furrow. She has eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her children, she is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lula and Coy Holley and Mary K. Toler. Also, she is survived by her brother and his wife, Arthur and Tessa King. Mom also had two young men, Sonny and Jody Hodges, that lived with her and daddy, who were very close to her. The family would like to thank all of the friends and family that helped care for Mom over the years. We would especially like to thank Joe and Beverly Rutter, for the love and kindness they showed Mom and her family for past two and a half years. They are truly special to all of us. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Callaway Fire Department, Callaway Rescue Squad or to the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral Services will be conducted from Lynch Conner- Bowman Funeral Home (town chapel) at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Interment will follow in the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Her family will be receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Lynch Conner- Bowman Funeral Home and other times at the home of Henry and Lynda Messenger, 296 Bethany Road, Callaway, VA 24067. on June 5, 2013.2
Family | Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow b. May 3, 1918, d. April 15, 2005 |
Marriage* | She married Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on May 3, 1945 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Era King Furrow obituary in the Jun 5, 2013 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Furrow-Giles engagement announcement in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren Layne Furrow, Jr. obituary in the Apr 4, 2018 edition.
Lura Maude Jones1
F, b. April 8, 1917, d. February 27, 1985
Father | Henry Hairston Jones1,2 b. September 14, 1889, d. August 2, 1928 |
Mother | Martha Ellen Addie Martin1,3,2 b. March 27, 1895, d. February 22, 1973 |
Lura Maude Jones and Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow were divorced.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0163.4 Lura Maude Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on April 8, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5,2 She married Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on October 10, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia. As of October 10, 1945,her married name was Furrow. Lura Maude Jones died on February 27, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.5,2
Family | Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow b. May 3, 1918, d. June 7, 2012 |
Divorce* | Lura Maude Jones and Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow were divorced.2 |
Marriage* | Lura Maude Jones married Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on October 10, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia. |
Children |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buford Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jun 9, 2012 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wiehe-Richards wedding announcement in the Mar 8, 1998 edition.
Melvin Jackson Jones1,2,3,4,5
M, b. August 16, 1912, d. January 7, 1997
Father | Henry Hairston Jones3 b. September 14, 1889, d. August 2, 1928 |
Mother | Martha Ellen Addie Martin3,6 b. March 27, 1895, d. February 22, 1973 |
His Social Security Number was 226-16-5593.7 Melvin Jackson Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,2,4 He was born on August 16, 1912 at Simmons, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,7,2,4,5 He married Alma Iris Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on December 24, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Melvin Jackson Jones died on January 7, 1997 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.7,2,4 He JONES, Melvin Jackson, 84, of Callaway, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Born August 16, 1912, he was a son of the late Henry and Addie Martin Jones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alma Furrow Jones of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Calvin St. Clair of Bassett; one son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Jean Jones of Callaway; grandchildren, Deborah Foley of Martinsville, Taylor and Jan Johnson, Crystal St. Clair, all of Bassett, Freda and Wayne Scott of Ferrum, Keith and Angie Jones of Greenville, S.C; great-grandchildren, Amadeus Foley of Martinsville, Eric and Cory Johnson, Jacob Jackson, all of Bassett, Kristin and Patrick Scott of Ferrum, Nicholas Jones of Greenville, S.C; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Casey and Nadine Jones of Rocky Mount, Jim (Buster) and Bert Jones of Ferrum; one sister-in-law, Vilda Jones of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Sam Pate of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, 1997, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Pigg River Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on January 9, 1997.2
Family | Alma Iris Furrow b. August 11, 1912, d. April 4, 1998 |
Marriage* | Melvin Jackson Jones married Alma Iris Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on December 24, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Iris Furrow Jones obituary in the Apr 5, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Jackson Jones obituary in the Jan 9, 1997 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [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.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale1,2
M, b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
Father | Lewis Peter Hale1,2 b. December 26, 1818, d. March 8, 1885 |
Mother | Sarah Catherine Sigmon1,2 b. December 5, 1818, d. July 28, 1888 |
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale was buried at Webb-Hale Cemetery, Rt. 748, Turner's Creek Road, right off the road about 0.25 miles from I 40, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 2, 1856 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Lucinda Poff, on August 9, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale died on April 30, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 72.3
Family | Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952 |
Marriage* | Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale married Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Lucinda Poff, on August 9, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [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.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
James Strickler DeWitt1
M, b. October 9, 1886, d. February 22, 1966
Father | Thomas Keen DeWitt2,3 b. December 31, 1846, d. January 31, 1940 |
Mother | Sarah Rosabelle Strickler2,3 b. June 20, 1847, d. July 8, 1924 |
James Strickler DeWitt was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 9, 1886 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Eunice Elvia Furrow, daughter of Elijah Henry Furrow and Nancy Darthula Conner, on April 7, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 James Strickler DeWitt died on February 22, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.4
Family | Eunice Elvia Furrow b. June 11, 1892, d. June 13, 1993 |
Marriage* | James Strickler DeWitt married Eunice Elvia Furrow, daughter of Elijah Henry Furrow and Nancy Darthula Conner, on April 7, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Furrow DeWitt obituary in the Jun 14, 1993 edition.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
James Thornton DeWitt1
M, b. circa August, 1917, d. November 26, 1942
Father | James Strickler DeWitt2,3,4 b. October 9, 1886, d. February 22, 1966 |
Mother | Eunice Elvia Furrow2,3,4 b. June 11, 1892, d. June 13, 1993 |
James Thornton DeWitt was born circa August, 1917 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on November 26, 1942 at New Guinea; Died during WWII.1
Citations
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [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.
Walter Robert "Buck" Bernard1,2
M, b. November 8, 1913, d. January 24, 1993
Walter Robert "Buck" Bernard was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 230-05-2654.3 He was born on November 8, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Hilda Reba Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on September 28, 1940 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,2 Walter Robert "Buck" Bernard died on January 24, 1993 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.3,1 He BERNARD, Walter R., ("Buck"), 79, of Route 1, Callaway died Sunday evening, January 24, 1993 at his residence. He was born in Franklin County November 8, 1913, the son of the late Robert E. and Martha Jones Bernard. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation and was a member of Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Reba Furrow Bernard, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and William Bowles, Callaway; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Pat Bernard, Callaway; two sisters, Katie Guilliams, Paige Bowles, both of Callaway. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Rhonda Bernard, Stacey Bowles; two grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law, Brad Bernard, Gregory and Missy Bowles. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church by Elders W. Lane Carter, W. T. Conner, and Willard Cox with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation may begin after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Lynch Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests that consideration of memorials be given to Callaway Fire or Rescue Squad. on January 26, 1993.1
Family | Hilda Reba Furrow b. November 17, 1914, d. October 17, 1996 |
Marriage* | He married Hilda Reba Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on September 28, 1940 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter R. Bernard obituary in the Jan 26, 1993 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Furrow Bernard obituary in the Oct 18, 1996 edition.
Charles Hampton Custer1,2,3
M, b. April 29, 1904, d. August 2, 1955
Charles Hampton Custer was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on April 29, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Lena Hazel Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on February 3, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Charles Hampton Custer died on August 2, 1955 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 51.4,3
Family | Lena Hazel Furrow b. October 31, 1904, d. May 4, 1998 |
Marriage* | He married Lena Hazel Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on February 3, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Child |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
Ralph Thomas Bernard1
M, b. March 9, 1906, d. September 27, 1978
His Social Security Number was 231-42-0284.2 Ralph Thomas Bernard was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on March 9, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,1 He married Lura Mable Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on December 24, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Ralph Thomas Bernard died on September 27, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.3,1
Family | Lura Mable Furrow b. February 4, 1906, d. December 21, 1989 |
Marriage* | Ralph Thomas Bernard married Lura Mable Furrow, daughter of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on December 24, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia. |
Children |
Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Goldie Bernard Tartaglia obituary in the Apr 13, 2003 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grady Lawrence Bernard obituary in the Apr 12, 2000 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gatha Lorene Bernard Anderson obituary in the Jan 7, 2008 edition.
Henry Dodd DeWitt1,2,3
M, b. July 27, 1887, d. June 30, 1952
Henry Dodd DeWitt was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 27, 1887 at Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Maude Iris Furrow, daughter of Elijah Henry Furrow and Nancy Darthula Conner, on February 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Henry Dodd DeWitt died on June 30, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1
Family | Maude Iris Furrow b. June 7, 1889, d. October 30, 1971 |
Marriage* | Henry Dodd DeWitt married Maude Iris Furrow, daughter of Elijah Henry Furrow and Nancy Darthula Conner, on February 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 |
Citations
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Eva Olive Wimmer1,2,3
F, b. May 30, 1912, d. December 17, 2005
Father | Norman Lewis Wimmer1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. August 25, 1886, d. December 15, 1960 |
Mother | Lola May Pendleton1,2,4,3,8 b. May 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1918 |
Eva Olive Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-46-7312.9 She was born on May 30, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 30, 1911.10,1,2,9,3 She married Sherman Alvin Furrow Sr., son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on October 12, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,1,2,4 As of October 12, 1932,her married name was Furrow. Eva Olive Wimmer married Hobert Edward Guilliams on August 24, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,2,4,3 As of August 24, 1973,her married name was Guilliams. Eva Olive Wimmer died on December 17, 2005 at age 93.4,9,12 She Eva Furrow Guilliams, 93, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Lola Wimmer, her step-mother Mildred Wimmer, her husbands, Sherman Furrow and Hobert Guilliams, one son, Sherman Furrow, Jr., one son-in-law, Paul Waldrop and seven brothers and four sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Clara and Richard Eanes of Rocky Mount, Frances Waldrop of Fayetteville, N.C., and Lois and Shirley Campbell of Redwood; three sons, Franklin and Dalphia Furrow of Redwood, Percy and Belvie Furrow of Rocky Mount, and Wayne and Poppy Furrow of Charlottesville; one stepson, Obrene and Dottie Guilliams of Laplatta, Md; fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mamie Taylor of Rocky Mount; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Michael Lawhorne and Rev. David McCarty officiating. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Furnace Creek Baptist Church Buildind Fund, 975 Scuffling Hill Rd., Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on December 19, 2005.4
Family 1 | Sherman Alvin Furrow Sr. b. June 11, 1910, d. May 29, 1959 |
Marriage* | Eva Olive Wimmer married Sherman Alvin Furrow Sr., son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on October 12, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,1,2,4 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Hobert Edward Guilliams b. March 6, 1908, d. May 4, 2001 |
Marriage* | Eva Olive Wimmer married Hobert Edward Guilliams on August 24, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,2,4,3 |
Citations
- [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
- [S988] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert and Betty White Wimmer, Jacob Mark Wimmer Antecedents and Descendants.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Furrow Guilliams obituary in the Dec 19, 2005.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Kazie Lee Smiley obituary in the May 21, 2005.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey C. Wimmer obituary in the Jun 4, 2003.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey C. Wimmer obituary in the Jun 4, 2003 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hobert Edward Guilliams obituary in the May 6, 2001 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From Franklin Delano Furrow obituary in the Jun 28, 2010 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Kyrus Furrow obituary in the Feb 9, 2012 edition.
Lawrence Graham1,2,3,4
M, b. February 22, 1804, d. May 27, 1902
Father | Jonathan Graham b. before 1775, d. 1827 |
Mother | Mary "Polly" Shelor |
Lawrence Graham was buried at Earls, Graham, Jones, Simmons Cemetery, on a hill across from New Beaver Creek Church, Rt. 730, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 22, 1804 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary "Polly" Simmons, daughter of William O. Simmons and Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester, on February 6, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Lawrence Graham died on May 27, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 98.1
Family | Mary "Polly" Simmons b. April 4, 1815, d. January 19, 1897 |
Marriage* | Lawrence Graham married Mary "Polly" Simmons, daughter of William O. Simmons and Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester, on February 6, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S288] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Earls, Graham, Jones, Simmons Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [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.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
Emily "Emma" Conner1,2,3,4,5
F, b. February 7, 1856, d. March 17, 1930
Father | Daniel R. Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. December 15, 1832, d. December 15, 1885 |
Mother | Lydia "Liddie" Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. August 20, 1832, d. July 24, 1917 |
Emily "Emma" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on February 7, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 She married Robert Wood Hall, son of Henry W. Hall and Rhoda Adline Stewart, on December 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 5, 1877,her married name was Hall. Emily "Emma" Conner died on March 17, 1930 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,5
Family | Robert Wood Hall b. January, 1856 |
Marriage* | Emily "Emma" Conner married Robert Wood Hall, son of Henry W. Hall and Rhoda Adline Stewart, on December 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
Kermit Ray Poff1,2,3
M, b. August 17, 1901, d. November 29, 1974
Father | Joseph H. "Joe" Poff4,5,6,3 b. May 31, 1873, d. May 11, 1950 |
Mother | Zora Frances Furrow4,5,6,3 b. January 8, 1882, d. January 26, 1950 |
Kermit Ray Poff was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 229-44-2953.7 He was born on August 17, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,3 He married Christine Jamison on April 17, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 Kermit Ray Poff died on November 29, 1974 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,3
Family | Christine Jamison b. April 9, 1905, d. December 25, 1994 |
Marriage* | Kermit Ray Poff married Christine Jamison on April 17, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jamison Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1994 edition.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [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.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Betty Jane Prillaman obituary.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
Ruby Almena Poff1,2,3,4
F, b. February 15, 1905, d. December 4, 1981
Father | Joseph H. "Joe" Poff1,2,5,3,6,4 b. May 31, 1873, d. May 11, 1950 |
Mother | Zora Frances Furrow1,2,5,3,6,4 b. January 8, 1882, d. January 26, 1950 |
Ruby Almena Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-1577.8 She was born on February 15, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,6 As of October 11, 1952,her married name was Custer.4 She married Elisha Barnard Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on October 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 Ruby Almena Poff died on December 4, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 76.7,6
Family | Elisha Barnard Custer b. June 18, 1901, d. November 14, 1953 |
Marriage* | Ruby Almena Poff married Elisha Barnard Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on October 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Christine Jamison1
F, b. April 9, 1905, d. December 25, 1994
Christine Jamison was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-72-8134.3 She was born on April 9, 1905 at Virginia.3,2 She married Kermit Ray Poff, son of Joseph H. "Joe" Poff and Zora Frances Furrow, on April 17, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 As of April 17, 1935,her married name was Poff. Christine Jamison died on December 25, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.3,1 She POFF, Christine Jamison, 89, of Route 1, Boones Mill, died Sunday evening, December 24, 1994, at the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Ray Poff; and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Frances and Luther Hodges, Rocky Mount, Betty Jane Prillaman, Boones Mill; two grandchildren, Wanda Prillaman, Barbara Sue Hodges; two stepgrandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Virginia Shepherd, Callaway; two brothers, William Jamison, C.T. Jamison, both of Callaway; two brothers-in-law, Stafford Renick, Callaway, Wilson Prillaman, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Fairmont Baptist Church 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Robert Schneider and the Rev. Lewis C. Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Boones Mill or Callaway Rescue Squads. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on December 27, 1994.1
Family | Kermit Ray Poff b. August 17, 1901, d. November 29, 1974 |
Marriage* | Christine Jamison married Kermit Ray Poff, son of Joseph H. "Joe" Poff and Zora Frances Furrow, on April 17, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jamison Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 1994 edition.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Betty Jane Prillaman obituary.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
Richard Sumpter1,2,3
M, b. December 19, 1801, d. December 1, 1882
Father | Edmund Sumpter Sr.2 b. February 25, 1770, d. April 10, 1856 |
Mother | Elizabeth Kingrea2 b. February 22, 1770, d. October 19, 1857 |
Richard Sumpter was buried at Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Little River Road, N 36 56.898 W 80 20.100, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on December 19, 1801 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Catherine "Caty" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on February 10, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Richard Sumpter died on December 1, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.1,2,3
Family | Catherine "Caty" Sowder b. December 15, 1800, d. July 15, 1879 |
Marriage* | He married Catherine "Caty" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on February 10, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S394] Genevieve H. Peters, Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S3627] Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/sumpterdickersoncemetery.pdf
- [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
- [S197] Linda Hackney, George Sumpter's Will in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 12, 2003.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Catherine "Caty" Sowder1
F, b. December 15, 1800, d. July 15, 1879
Father | Jacob Sowder2,3 b. circa 1733/34, d. circa May, 1819 |
Mother | Anne Prillaman2,3 |
Catherine "Caty" Sowder was buried at Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Little River Road, N 36 56.898 W 80 20.100, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on December 15, 1800 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Richard Sumpter, son of Edmund Sumpter Sr. and Elizabeth Kingrea, on February 10, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of February 10, 1824,her married name was Sumpter. Catherine "Caty" Sowder died on July 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,4
Family | Richard Sumpter b. December 19, 1801, d. December 1, 1882 |
Marriage* | She married Richard Sumpter, son of Edmund Sumpter Sr. and Elizabeth Kingrea, on February 10, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S3627] Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/sumpterdickersoncemetery.pdf
- [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
- [S197] Linda Hackney, George Sumpter's Will in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 12, 2003.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
William James Sowder1
M, b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
Father | Jacob Sowder2,3,4,5 b. March 13, 1819, d. 1862 |
Mother | Rhoda Gray2,3,4,6,5 b. September 19, 1824, d. April 7, 1913 |
William James Sowder was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on December 8, 1849 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 He married Lucinda C. Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on November 6, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 William James Sowder died on March 24, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.1,7,5
Family | Lucinda C. Poff b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930 |
Marriage* | William James Sowder married Lucinda C. Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on November 6, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
- [S1136] Messenger of Truth, From the Rhoda Sowder obituary in the Jul 1913 edition.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
Lucinda C. Poff1,2,3
F, b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
Father | James Isaac Poff2,1 b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865 |
Mother | Letitia Sumpter1,2 b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865 |
Lucinda C. Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on November 6, 1856 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 She married William James Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Rhoda Gray, on November 6, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of November 6, 1873,her married name was Sowder. Lucinda C. Poff died on March 29, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.4,5,3
Family | William James Sowder b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910 |
Marriage* | Lucinda C. Poff married William James Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Rhoda Gray, on November 6, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [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.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards1,2
F, b. December 5, 1875, d. August 25, 1944
Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She was born on December 5, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Valentine Marion Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on July 24, 1901 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3,2 As of July 24, 1901,her married name was Sowder. Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards died on August 25, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.2
Family | Valentine Marion Sowder b. November 5, 1866, d. August 18, 1956 |
Marriage* | Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards married Valentine Marion Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on July 24, 1901 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S850] Jennifer Sowder, "Sowder/Thrash Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 21, 2002.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Octavia Lee West1,2
F, b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
Father | John Thrash West3,2,4,5 b. May 10, 1825, d. September 27, 1909 |
Mother | Lydia Light3,2,4,5 b. March 10, 1833, d. January 29, 1884 |
Octavia Lee West was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.6 She was born on February 17, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married William Wheeler Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on February 12, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of February 12, 1885,her married name was Sowder. Octavia Lee West died on August 8, 1943 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 76.1
Family | William Wheeler Sowder b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913 |
Marriage* | Octavia Lee West married William Wheeler Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on February 12, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [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.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Daniel Spangler Sr.1,2
M, b. circa 1747, d. February 16, 1823
Daniel Spangler Sr. married Sarah Unknown.1 Daniel Spangler Sr. was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone says "76 years."3,4,1 He was born circa 1747.3,4,1 He died on February 16, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Franklin Co. Cemetery book has a date of Feb 4, 1823.3,4,1
Family | Sarah Unknown b. circa 1753, d. May 8, 1839 |
Marriage* | Daniel Spangler Sr. married Sarah Unknown.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
- [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
- [S759] Jack Spangler, Daniel Spangler in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jun 8, 2002.
- [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
- [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.