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     Abner Boothe Will proved Sep 1836. He was born on February 25, 1781 at Dutchess Co., New York.² He died in August, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.²

     Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on March 27, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Lydia Laura Anna Conner, daughter of William Nathan Conner and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall, on October 29, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,7,6 Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow died on August 27, 1958 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^2,3,4 He Joseph W. Whitlow, 90, a resident of Mercer County for the past 68 years, died Wednesday morning at the home of a son, L. J. Whitlow of Kellysville, following an illness of three years. Mr. Whitlow was born in Floyd County, Va., on March 27, 1868 His wife, Mrs. Laura Whitlow, and a son, Oakley, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are seven sons: George Whitlow, Rich Creek, Va., L. J., Curtis, Robert, Carl and Paul Whitlow, all of Kellysville, and the Rev. Arlie Whitlow of Norfolk, Va; a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Fain of Princeton; 28 grandchildren and 49 great-grand-children: and a brother, Floyd Whitlow of Kellysville. Interment will be made in Oakvale Cemetery. on August 28, 1958.³

     Isaac Abner Boothe was buried at Booth Family Cemetery (also known as Stuart Cemetery), Morris Vest Lane to Ida Vest Lane, off Rt. 221 About 10 miles north of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 27, 1758 at New York.² He married Freelove Unknown circa 1780.² Isaac Abner Boothe married Mary Ferguson on October 8, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Isaac Abner Boothe died in July, 1837 at Lawrence Co., Arkansas, at age 79.^1,2 He Pages 122 - 123 - 124: Isaac BOOTH died testate with a LW&T signed on July 19, 1837 and proved on Sep 16, 1837. In the name of God Amen. I, Isaac Booth, of Lawrence County and State of Arkansas, being in sound mind and memory and knowing the uncertainty of life, do constitute and make this my Last Will and Testament in the following words and form to wit: I give and bequeath unto Mary Booth, my loving wife, one third part of my personal estate and my negro girl, Sopha, to wait on her during her natural life and then to return to my daughter, Permelia Booth, and to be her property. Fifty acres of land whereon my son, Abner Booth, deceased, to be for the benefit of his legal representatives. Also I give one dollar to my son, George Booth, to be paid by my executor in twelve months after my death. Unto my son, Daniel Booth, I give one dollar. Also to my son, Isaac Booth, I give one dollar. In the like manner, also to my daughter, Frelove Powers, I give one dollar. In like manner, to my daughter, Anna Alexander, I give one dollar. In like manner, I give Zella Langdon one dollar. In like manner, to the children of my daughter, Adah Booth, I give one dollar. In like manner, to my son, Henry Stephen Booth, I give one dollar. In like manner, to my son, Ferguson Booth, I give six hundred dollars, which received and also one dollar more when the estate is settled. In like manner to my son, White Booth, fifty dollars, which he has received and the of land which I deeded to (--?--) I price at one thousand dollars, which if it should be over his proportionate part of an equal division with Roberts and Permelia he is to refund back to them. In like manner, I give to my son, Roberds, five hundred thirty five dollars, which he has received, and an equal dividend with White and Permelia when the estate is settled. In like manner, I give my daughter, Permelia, an equal part with White and Roberds. Pricing the negro girl I willed at five hundred dollars when the estate is settled. I constitute and appoint my loving wife, Mary Booth, and my son, Roberds Booth, my executrix and executor of my Last Will and Testament revoking all others. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 19th July 1837. Wit: Solomon Hudspeth his (Signed) Isaac Booth Lemuel Beasley mark Joseph Brewer Proved on Sep 16, 1837 by the oaths of Solomon Hudspeth and Joseph Brewer. on September 16, 1837.²

     Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on May 14, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Robert E. Perdue, son of Elias "Eli" Perdue and Mary Anne W. Mitchell, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 10, 1884,her married name was Perdue. Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson died on February 2, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 98.³ She COPPER HILL - Mrs. Rowena Victoria Perdue, 98, died Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs. M. D. Aldridge of Copper Hill. Also surviving are three sons, Jim Perdue, Cromer Perdue, and Porter Perdue all of Copper Hill, 15 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2. p.m. Friday at Thompson Grove Baptist Church with burial in the Siner Cemetery. The body is at the home. on February 3, 1961.²

     Freelove Unknown was buried at Booth Family Cemetery (also known as Stuart Cemetery), Morris Vest Lane to Ida Vest Lane, off Rt. 221 About 10 miles north of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 17, 1764.¹ She married Isaac Abner Boothe, son of George Boothe and Permelia "Millie" Wright, circa 1780.¹ As of circa 1780,her married name was Boothe.¹ Freelove Unknown died on December 15, 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 45.¹

     Isaac Boothe Jr. was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 16, 1787 at Fredrick, Dutchess Co., New York.^1,3 He married Nancy Agnes McAlexander on May 13, 1807 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2 Isaac Boothe Jr. married Doshia Radford, daughter of James Tazewell Radford, on October 30, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Isaac Boothe Jr. died on May 3, 1855 at Pilate Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,3 He left a will on May 7, 1855; Isaac's will was probated in Montgomery Co., Virginia. He FATAL ACCIDENT - We learn from the Floyd Intelligencer, that as Mr. Isaac Boothe, an aged citizen of Montgomery county, was returning home from a sale at Connaday's Store in Floyd county, one day last week, he unfortunately drove his buggy too near a steep bank, causing it to turn over and fall on him, injuring him so severely that he died in a short time. on May 14, 1855.⁵

     Nancy Agnes McAlexander was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born on April 27, 1781 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ She married Isaac Boothe Jr., son of Isaac Abner Boothe and Freelove Unknown, on May 13, 1807 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of May 13, 1807,her married name was Boothe. Nancy Agnes McAlexander died on November 30, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.¹

     George Walters Oath of Allegiance We whose names are hereunto subscribed do swear or affirm that we renounce and refuse all allegiance to George third King of Great Britain, his heirs successors and that, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia as a free and independent State and that I will not at any time do or Cause to be done any matter or thing that will be make known to some one Justice of the Peace for the said State all treasons or traitorous Conspiracies which I now or hereafter shall know to be formed against this or any of the United States of America. The list of persons, who were administered the Oath of Allegiance, in Montgomery Co., by John Montgomery, in 1777 include George Walters. The records of the Montgomery Co. Militia Court Martial, April, 1778. Fined two months pay for refusing to march out to protect the county frontier, taken into custody and treated as a deserter, the list includes George Walters 1780 - August "Following the confessions, Montgomery and Botetourt Counties proceeded to bring these persons to trial for misbehavior and treason against the State. Those who were tried were:" On this list was George Walters. The action taken by the court varied from posting bond to "gaol" in Augusta to enlisting in the Continental Army, to receiving thirty-nine lashes. Those who enlisted included George Walters, who was charged with being a soldier in the British service, who was "a poor and ignorant man". He agreed to enlist for 18 months from the time of arrival at General Washington's Camp. 1780 - Sept. "The following Montgomery County soldiers of the Revolutionary War enlisted in Chesterfield Co., Virginia. The register of troops who enlisted since Sept. 1, 1780, is found in the Size Roll of Troops, or the so-called Chesterfield Register. The names of the men who were from Montgomery Co., Virginia at the time of their enlistment, have been selected from complete records. The register includes birth place, residence, height, color of hair, eyes and complexion, as well as occupation, age and date of enlistment (Sept. 11, 1780, unless otherwise stated), and length of service (one year six months unless otherwise stated)." In this list of names of the men from Montgomery County is the following: 1780 Page 50 George Walter - age 41 - 5' 6 1/2" - planter - born Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - gray hair - gray eyes - dark complexion. Also, it seems George Walters may have married a second time. Tradition says that Christina Crewey wouldn't let him come back home because of his Tory activities. They may have been divorced. In 1791 George Walters married Ann Hank/Hanky, a widow. George Walters was the surety for the marriage of Hannah Hanky and Henry Lybrook in 1796. Henry Lybrook is also listed on the Chesterfield Register, born in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. George Walters gave his consent for his step-daughter, Mary Hanky to marry Jacob Snidow in 1798. In 1813, Jacob Snidow, overseer of the poor, was paid $30.00 for keeping George Walters for one year.¹ He married Christina Crewey. George Walters was born circa 1739 at Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.² He died before 1816.³

     Christina Crewey married George Walters. Her married name was Walters. Christina Crewey died after July 7, 1818.¹

     Lucy Jane Aldredge was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on January 10, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married James Richard "Jim" Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on February 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 27, 1890,her married name was Hall. Lucy Jane Aldredge died on July 1, 1923 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.^4,3

     William M. Aldredge 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 He was born on October 8, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Lucy Ann Aldredge, daughter of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on October 27, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 William M. Aldredge died on July 16, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,1

     Lucy Ann Aldredge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She was born on March 6, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married William M. Aldredge, son of Ezekiel Aldredge and Nancy Kempleton, on October 27, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Lucy Ann Aldredge died on August 3, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.¹

     Mary H. "Polly" Wright married William Curtis Walters Sr., son of George Walters and Christina Crewey, on January 7, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 7, 1827,her married name was Walters. Mary H. "Polly" Wright died before 1850.

     Fleming Valentine Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an unlikely birth date of Nov 15, 1833.^1,5,4 He married Catherine Funk on June 11, 1868 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Fleming Valentine Wilson died on March 22, 1923 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner Funeral services for Mrs. Demercy Palmer, 65, who died Sunday night at her home, 1724 Wise Avenue, S.E., will be conducted at the residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. L. N. Knizie, pastor of the Green Hill Brethren church, The Rev. Isaac Shaver, of the Copper Hill Brethren church, and the Rev. S. B. Orrell, pastor of the Waverly Place Baptist church. Internment will be in Fairview. Surviving are her husband, G. W. Palmer; three daughters, Mrs. John H. Sears, Salem; Mrs. A. H. Wimmer, Roanoke; Mrs. W. R. Carpenter, Norris, Tenn; six sons, R. P. and L. M. Palmer, Roanoke county; T. W. and J. W. Palmer, Radford; W. P. Palmer, Covington; and M. P. Palmer, Roanoke; twin sister, Mrs. James Conner, Roanoke; and four brothers, Rhyle and Henry Conner, Floyd county; Hade and Sam Conner, of West Virginia.⁵ She was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 She was born on October 16, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married George William Palmer, son of John B. Palmer and Parthenia Thomas, on November 14, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of November 14, 1887,her married name was Palmer. Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner died on December 8, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,6,4

     Catherine Funk was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born in October, 1845 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Fleming Valentine Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson and Elsa/Aisley "Elsie" Cole, on June 11, 1868 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 11, 1868,her married name was Wilson. Catherine Funk died on January 13, 1936 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.²

     William J. Wilson was born circa 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Cary D. Wilson was born circa 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Sarah E. Wilson was born in December, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

     James Goggins Teel was buried at Little Elk Friends Meetinghouse Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2,5 He was born on October 15, 1875 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Sarah Amanda Wimmer, daughter of Isaac King Wimmer and Ann Elizabeth Mills, on January 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Goggins Teel died on July 9, 1965 at Lower Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.^3,2

     Susan Wilson was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1860 Census on June 26, 1860.²

     Leonard Aldredge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He Leonard was a sheriff and an early member of the county court.² He was born circa 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Catherine Flynt on April 18, 1809 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ Leonard Aldredge died in December, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     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.