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     William G. "the Settler" Aldredge married Anny Unknown.² William G. "the Settler" Aldredge William Alredge Will In the name of God amen, this 19th day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighteen William Aldridge of Montgomery County and state of Virginia being advanced in years and weak in body but of sound memory and understanding do see cause to make this my last will and testament. That is to say, I command my soul to Almighty God and my body to the grave as for what worldly estate the Lord blessed me with in this life, I dispose of the same in the following manner and form, that is to say, it is my will that all my Lawful debts, funeral expenses and Doctor charges if any there be, be paid and lawfully discharged. I will and bequeath unto my dear and loving wife, that part of my Land whereon I now live, Beginning at Reed's cabin and down that spring branch as it runs to the mouth of Leonard's spring branch and then down the road that goes to Sowders, to Sowder line end [?], And the third part of all my Stock household furniture beds and bedding [?] plantation tools [?] during her life and after her Decease the land to be divided as I shall hereafter direct. If my wife should marry the Land shall be divided between Ezekal and Leonard, the balance of my moveable property and stock shall be divided as follows, that is whereas some of my daughters has had some part of my property more than the rest before any division is made, they shall have equally alike and the balance to be divided equally between four daughters. My land (except my wife's part) I will unto my two Sons to be divided as follows, beginning at Sowders line, at the head of the Spring at the cross fence and with that fence as it runs to the meadow and to continue the same course in a direct line to the appraisable [?] line that to be line between them each to that part he now lives on. And if my wife should marry, she shall retain her part of the moveables and stock, and I do hereby nominate my wife and my son in law Andrew Conner to be the executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I set my hand and seal the day and year above written. William Aldridge Signed and acknowledged in presence of us Benjamin Reed John Long John Wimmer After signing and witnessing my will, I recollect that I was empowered by Peter Heep to convey to Andrew Lewis a part of a certain tract of Land and Thomas Lutteral another part of the same tract. It not being done I hereby direct my executor Andrew Conner to make the said acres agreeable to the power given to me by said Heep. William Aldridge Present John Wimmer Jn. Conner Leonard Aldridge At a Court held for Montgomery County the 7th day of July, 1818. This last will and testament of William Aldredge dec'd was presented in court & proven by the oath of John Long & Benjamin Reed, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed & entered to be recorded and on the motion of Nancy Aldridge the Executrix therein named, who took the oath by law prescribed, & gives bond with security conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted her for obtaining probate thereof in due form. Teste B. Miller, L.C. He was born circa 1756 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.² He left a will on May 19, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; In the name of God amen, this 19th day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighteen William Aldridge of Montgomery County and state of Virginia being advanced in years and weak in body but of sound memory and understanding do see cause to make this my last will and testament. That is to say, I command my soul to Almighty God and my body to the grave as for what worldly estate the Lord blessed me with in this life, I dispose of the same in the following manner and form, that is to say, it is my will that all my Lawful debts, funeral expenses and Doctor charges if any there be, be paid and lawfully discharged. I will and bequeath unto my dear and loving wife, that part of my Land whereon I now live, Beginning at Reed's cabin and down that spring branch as it runs to the mouth of Leonard's spring branch and then down the road that goes to Sowders, to Sowder line end [?], And the third part of all my Stock household furniture beds and bedding [?] plantation tools [?] during her life and after her Decease the land to be divided as I shall hereafter direct. If my wife should marry the Land shall be divided between Ezekal and Leonard, the balance of my moveable property and stock shall be divided as follows, that is whereas some of my daughters has had some part of my property more than the rest before any division is made, they shall have equally alike and the balance to be divided equally between four daughters. My land (except my wife's part) I will unto my two Sons to be divided as follows, beginning at Sowders line, at the head of the Spring at the cross fence and with that fence as it runs to the meadow and to continue the same course in a direct line to the appraisable [?] line that to be line between them each to that part he now lives on. And if my wife should marry, she shall retain her part of the moveables and stock, and I do hereby nominate my wife and my son in law Andrew Conner to be the executors of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof, I set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
William Aldridge

Signed and acknowledged in presence of us
Benjamin Reed
John Long
John Wimmer

After signing and witnessing my will, I recollect that I was empowered by Peter Heep to convey to Andrew Lewis a part of a certain tract of Land and Thomas Lutteral another part of the same tract. It not being done I hereby direct my executor Andrew Conner to make the said acres agreeable to the power given to me by said Heep.

William Aldridge

Present
John Wimmer
Jn. Conner
Leonard Aldridge

At a Court held for Montgomery County the 7th day of July, 1818.
This last will and testament of William Aldredge dec'd was presented in court & proven by the oath of John Long & Benjamin Reed, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed & entered to be recorded and on the motion of Nancy Aldridge the Executrix therein named, who took the oath by law prescribed, & gives bond with security conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted her for obtaining probate thereof in due form.

Teste
B. Miller, L.C.¹
He died before July 7, 1818 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

     Samuel D. Wimmer Sr. was buried at Wimmer Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on April 9, 1807 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The Wimmer Cemetery has a birth date of Apr 8, 1807.⁵ He married Massie Ann "Masa" King, daughter of John King and Sarah Addair, on January 24, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 Samuel D. Wimmer Sr. died circa 1890.¹

     Elizabeth Jane Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,5 She was born on October 16, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 She married Charles Lewis Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on February 17, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Elizabeth Jane Conner died on April 18, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,7,5 She Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Conner, 82, died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Palmer, RFD 3, Salem. Surviving are six sons and four other daughters: Jesse Conner, Baltimore; Ivy Conner, Willard Conner, Murrill Conner, Earl Conner, William Conner, Mrs. Gay Hall, Mrs. Ocie Morgan, Mrs. Dorothy Higgins and Mrs. Ethel Lloyd, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Conner, Roanoke County; 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at Head of the River Church, Floyd County. Interment will be in the Church cemetery. on April 19, 1953.⁵

     Massie Ann "Masa" King was buried at Wimmer Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 26, 1809 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She married Samuel D. Wimmer Sr., son of Jacob Wimmer Jr. and Mary Margaret "Polly" Capper, on January 24, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 As of January 24, 1827,her married name was Wimmer. Massie Ann "Masa" King died in 1910 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.²

     John King was born on July 7, 1801 at Virginia. He married Nancy Wimmer, daughter of Jacob Wimmer Jr. and Mary Margaret "Polly" Capper, on December 11, 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ John King died on September 19, 1869 at Grant Co., Indiana, at age 68.

     Nancy Wimmer was born in 1804 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married John King on December 11, 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 11, 1824,her married name was King. Nancy Wimmer died circa 1880.

     Elizabeth Clingenpeel was born circa 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of January 25, 1841,her married name was Mills.¹ She married Andrew Mills, son of Arthur Mills and Nancy West, on January 25, 1841 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Jacob O. King was born circa 1816 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary "Polly" Mills, daughter of Arthur Mills and Nancy West, on March 5, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     George Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT Continental Line Revolutionary War."¹ He was born in 1750 at York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Anna Elizabeth Spangler circa 1780.³ George Sowers died on March 18, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Minnie I. Conner was born circa 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Berkley Allen Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,9 He was born on September 16, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9 He married Annie Jane Randolph, daughter of Enoch Statts Randolph and Dora Ellen Shank, on March 5, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Berkley Allen Rierson died on November 24, 1953 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.^8,4,10,9 He Berkley A. Rierson, 55, died at his Check home Monday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Rierson; a son, William A. Rierson, Air Force; three daughters, Blondine Rierson, Shelby Jean Rierson, both of Check, Mrs. Sherman Moran, Check; two brothers, Frank Rierson, Harley Rierson, both of Check; two sisters, Mrs. Hobert Aldrege, Check; Mrs. Douglas Gray, Floyd. on November 25, 1953.¹⁰

     Frank William Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 His Social Security Number was 226-16-5108.⁸ He was born on February 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,1 He married Ethel Mattie Radford, daughter of John Shelton Radford and Hattie Thompson, on January 15, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Frank William Rierson and Ethel Mattie Radford were divorced on April 15, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Frank William Rierson married Betty Jane Akers, daughter of George William Akers and Emmeline "Emma" Dickerson, on July 4, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 Frank William Rierson died on November 10, 1991 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.^8,7,2 He CHECK -- Frank William Rierson, age 87, died Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 1991 at his home. Surviving are: his wife, Betty Akers Rierson, Check; two sons, John W. Rierson, Floyd, Frank W. Rierson, Jr., Check; one daughter and son-in-law, Bertha and Alan Stanley, Check; one granddaughter, Kelly Renee Stanley; one sister, Ruby Gray, Floyd. Funeral was scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. at Salem Church with Elder W. T. Conner and Rev. Raymond Martin officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. on November 14, 1991.²

     Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born in March, 1812 at Little River, Indian Creek, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Rachel Dulaney on January 31, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer died on November 9, 1900 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.

     Harley Harvey Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,9,4 His Social Security Number was 229-01-3886.¹⁰ He was born on February 11, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,9,3 He married Reva Nettie Harris on July 30, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,4 Harley Harvey Rierson died on August 2, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,9,4 He Harley Harvey Rierson, age 74, died Saturday in a Salem hospital. Survived by his wife, Reva Harris Rierson, a step-daughter, Mrs. Elbert (Ester) Griffith, Check; step-grandson, Roy Griffith, Check; one brother, Frank Rierson, Check; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Gray, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on August 4, 1986.⁴

     Clarrisa/Clarice V. Rierson was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on August 18, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 17, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 11.^1,2

     Reva Nettie Harris was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-1572.⁵ She was born on March 21, 1919 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,5,3 She married Leonard J. Cox, son of Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox and Susie Jane Wilson, on August 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Cox. Reva Nettie Harris and Leonard J. Cox were divorced on December 17, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 Reva Nettie Harris married Harley Harvey Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on July 30, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,10 As of July 30, 1960,her married name was Rierson. Reva Nettie Harris died on October 4, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,4,5,9 She CHECK - Reva Harris Rierson, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Ester and Elbert Griffith; grandson, Roy Griffith and wife Amanda; brother, Carlon Harris; sister, Mildred Hylton; sisters-in-law, Ruby Gray, Malieta S. Sowers; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by [husbands] Roy E. Semones, Harley Rierson; brothers and sister, Cleveland Harris, Harvey Harris, Elverna H. Sowers, Elmon Harris, Melvin Harris, Oscola Harris, Walden (Sod) Harris. Reva worked for many years in the garment factory. After retirement she joined the Floyd Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of New River Community Action (NRCA) and served for many more years in the Green Thumb Program (now called SCWP - Senior Community Employment Program of Workforce/Goodwill Industries). Ms. Rierson was a driver and volunteer aide for the program. She loved to tell the story about when she was a girl and she wanted to go to Willis for candy. So she got in her brother's Model T Ford and went to the store. The only trouble was when she got back she couldn't find the brake and ran into the barn. Although she got off to a rough start in driving, Ms. Rierson never had another accident in over 50 years of driving. Another story she loved to tell was when Hurricane Hugo came through Floyd County. She had planned to take the RSVP volunteers on a trip west. The storm was coming fast so they all piled into the van and headed out ahead of the storm even faster. They had a wonderful time. Over the years Ms. Rierson received many awards. Nominated by RSVP Ms. Rierson received the Outstanding Older American Award sponsored by Green Thumb. When she "retired" again from RSVP she was given a big farewell party at NRCA in Floyd, or the "Center" as she called it. Reva greatly enjoyed supporting the volunteers in their work and everyone enjoyed her company as well. They knew with Reva driving that they would have a safe and fun adventure. Ms. Rierson was much loved by all of the people who knew and worked with her. Interment followed at Restvale Cemetery. on October 13, 2011.²

     Cluber Kirus Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PVT. 161 Inf. WWI."^5,6 He was born on February 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 He married Cassie Lura Ferris, daughter of William Henry "Willie" Ferris and Mary Jane Poff, on April 2, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Cluber Kirus Rierson and Cassie Lura Ferris were divorced on November 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Cluber Kirus Rierson died on September 2, 1972 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,6 He COPPER HILL -- Cluber K. Rierson, 75, died Saturday, September 2, 1972, at his home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L. H. Whitenack, Roanoke; a son, Melvin Rierson, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. William H. Poff, Copper Hill, Mrs. Cleddie Holt, Afton, Tenn; a brother, James E. Rierson, Colora, Md. The funeral was Monday, September 4, 1972, at 2 p.m. at Salem church, Floyd County, with burial in Restvale Cemetery. on September 7, 1972.⁶

     Judith Odell Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She was born on July 7, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on October 16, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8.¹

     James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁶ His Social Security Number was 215-36-8220.³ He was born on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,4 He married Myrtle Odell Wilson, daughter of Oliver Blaine Wilson and Lula Virginia Manning, on August 11, 1924.² James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson died on September 29, 1986 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 86.²

     Jacob Knoppow married Ida Zabno/Zabrone circa 1870 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.^1,2 Jacob Knoppow died circa 1918 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.¹

     Asa L. Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 31, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone and death certificate have a birth year of 1867.^5,7,1,2,4 He married Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, daughter of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on January 17, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 Asa L. Conner died on May 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Clyva Ocie Rierson was buried at Rierson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She died on May 17, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.^2,1

     Betty Jane Akers was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She was born on March 20, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Frank William Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on July 4, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 4, 1960,her married name was Rierson. Betty Jane Akers died on September 22, 1999 at Virginia at age 58.¹ She RIERSON, Betty Jane Akers, 58, of Check, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 1999. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, John W. Rierson of Abingdon, Frank W., Jr. and Eve Rierson of Check; a daughter and son-in-law, Bertha and Alan R. Stanley of Copper Hill; two grandchildren, Dustin and Kelly Stanley; brothers and sisters, Greenberry Akers, Noah Akers and Henry Akers, all of Floyd and Russell Akers of Willis; three sisters, Robertine Clemons of Floyd, Mary Akers of Hillsville and Linda Duncan of Christiansburg. Funeral services Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, with Elder W. T. Conner officiating. Interment in Salem Church (Head of the River) Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home. on September 24, 1999.¹

     John William Rierson John William Rierson, age 52, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Frank Rierson, Sr. and Betty Jane Akers Rierson on March 17, 1961 in Floyd County, VA. John relocated to Bristol, VA in 1992, and he worked for Dutt and Wagner for 16 years. He loved NASCAR, Virginia Tech, and Washington Redskin football. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Cecilia Rierson; son, Kevin Castle of Abingdon, VA; daughter, Amy Stringer and husband Jacob of Abingdon, VA; brother, Frank Rierson, Jr. and wife Eve; sister, Bertha Stanley and husband Allen all of Check, VA; two special grandchildren, Kadin Castle and Brody Stringer; niece, Kelly Stanley; and four nephews, Dustin Stanley, Jacob Rierson, Leon Rierson, and Eli Rierson. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens.² He was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Bristol, Virginia.² He was born on March 17, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Sandra Diane Cox on August 11, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John William Rierson and Sandra Diane Cox were divorced on December 1, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ John William Rierson married Cecilia Unknown in 2001.² John William Rierson died on August 13, 2013 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 52.²