Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Sarah A./M. Carr^1,2

F, b. circa 1867

Father

John William Carr^1,2 b. April 19, 1832, d. before 1890

Mother

Julina A. Conner^1,2 b. 1839, d. January 6, 1906

Sarah A./M. Carr was born circa 1867 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 186, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 142, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Zachariah Ellsworth "Z. E." Carr Jr.

M, b. August 15, 1884, d. March 1, 1890

Father

Zachariah Ellsworth "Zack" Carr^1,2,3 b. July 25, 1859, d. September 10, 1931

Mother

Mahala Catherine Manning^1,2,3 b. February, 1859, d. February 24, 1935

Zachariah Ellsworth "Z. E." Carr Jr. was born on August 15, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on March 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 5; Died of convulsions.^1,3

Citations

[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Giles Alexander Conner¹

M, b. March 27, 1873, d. December 6, 1932

Father

John Floyd Conner^2,3,4 b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925

Mother

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff^2,3,4 b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925

Giles Alexander Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on March 27, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Mar 27, 1874.^2,6,7,4 He married Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, daughter of Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin and Hannah Bishop, on December 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,1,4 Giles Alexander Conner died on December 6, 1932 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,5,6,9,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 313, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1900

Dwelling 202, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1910

Dwelling 163, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1920

Dwelling 143, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1930

Dwelling 103, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1900		Farmer¹¹
1910		Farmer¹²
1920		Farmer¹³
1930		Farmer¹⁴

Family

Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin b. April 8, 1871, d. January 6, 1950

Marriage*

Giles Alexander Conner married Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, daughter of Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin and Hannah Bishop, on December 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,1,4

Children

Minnie Annie Conner+^{15,16,11,12,17} b. October 28, 1896, d. September 14, 1927
Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner+^{15,11,12,4,17} b. October 29, 1896, d. July 19, 1974
Eliza Hannah Conner+^{15,11,12,4,18} b. September 28, 1899, d. April 23, 1983
Alice Audrey Conner+^15,12,13,18 b. August 3, 1902, d. February 21, 1993
Coy Harvey Conner+^19,12,13,4 b. June 27, 1905, d. September 18, 1966
Stella May Conner^14,13,4,18 b. December 31, 1913, d. July 18, 1930

Citations

[S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[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.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Margaret "Maggie" Carr^1,2

F, b. March 29, 1870, d. before January 15, 1920

Father

William Oliver Carr^3,4,1,5 b. January 18, 1837

Mother

Emeline Conner^3,4,1,5 b. May, 1842, d. before April 19, 1910

Nancy Margaret "Maggie" Carr was born on March 29, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the birth index she is listed as Elizabeth.⁴ She married Samuel Harvey "Harvey S." Smith, son of Peter Smith and China Wilson, on December 11, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 11, 1890,her married name was Smith. Nancy Margaret "Maggie" Carr died before January 15, 1920; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1920 Census.⁶

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 238, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 129, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 295, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

Family

Samuel Harvey "Harvey S." Smith b. May 28, 1858, d. June 30, 1939

Marriage*

Nancy Margaret "Maggie" Carr married Samuel Harvey "Harvey S." Smith, son of Peter Smith and China Wilson, on December 11, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Joshua Hosely Smith^2,8 b. March 4, 1895, d. May 9, 1927
Emeline C. Smith^2,9
Alice R. Smith+^2,10 b. circa 1898
Georgia Smith²

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S867] Fluor and Tise, 1853-1872 Birth and Death Records, Floyd Co., VA.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lawhorn-Smith marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sanders-Smith marriage record.

Jacob G. Clower Jr.

M, b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895

Jacob G. Clower Jr. was born circa 1816 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Mary Ann Kingrea, daughter of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on March 18, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jacob G. Clower Jr. died on April 23, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Mary Ann Kingrea b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann Kingrea, daughter of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on March 18, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

John A. Clower+^2,3 b. circa 1847
Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower+³ b. July 17, 1848, d. October 12, 1914
America Jane Clower³ b. circa 1852
Lydia M. Clower+^3,4 b. February 17, 1854
Sarah Olive Clower+^2,3,5 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934

Citations

[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah O. Light death certificate.

Mary Ann Kingrea¹

F, b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883

Father

Abraham Kingrea¹ b. March 18, 1793, d. April 19, 1881

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Sullender¹ b. circa 1802, d. July 16, 1885

Mary Ann Kingrea was born circa 1821 at Virginia.¹ She married Jacob G. Clower Jr. on March 18, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 18, 1841,her married name was Clower. Mary Ann Kingrea died on July 25, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Jacob G. Clower Jr. b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895

Marriage*

She married Jacob G. Clower Jr. on March 18, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

John A. Clower+^1,3 b. circa 1847
Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower+³ b. July 17, 1848, d. October 12, 1914
America Jane Clower³ b. circa 1852
Lydia M. Clower+^3,4 b. February 17, 1854
Sarah Olive Clower+^1,3,5 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934

Citations

[S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah O. Light death certificate.

Joseph A. Clower^1,2

M, b. August, 1852, d. May 5, 1921

Father

Lewis B. Clower¹

Mother

Margaret "Peggy" Epperly¹ b. January 13, 1828, d. March 8, 1920

Joseph A. Clower was born in August, 1852 at Virginia.³ He married Letitia "Tishie" Hale, daughter of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, on February 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph A. Clower died on May 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 42, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his son Archie⁵

Family

Letitia "Tishie" Hale b. August 5, 1861, d. December 13, 1917

Marriage*

Joseph A. Clower married Letitia "Tishie" Hale, daughter of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, on February 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

William Letcher Clower+^6,7 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
Archie Whitfield Clower+⁷ b. January 24, 1885, d. October 9, 1969
Ethel A. Clower^8,7 b. February 20, 1888, d. August 14, 1959
Arra McIva Clower+^7,9 b. December 7, 1893, d. February 23, 1975

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ethel Clower Moran.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Letitia "Tishie" Hale^1,2

F, b. August 5, 1861, d. December 13, 1917

Father

John Powell Hale^1,2 b. June 19, 1827, d. 1862

Mother

Viola Ann "Viley" Martin^1,2 b. August 15, 1834, d. June 9, 1895

Letitia "Tishie" Hale was born on August 5, 1861 at Virginia.² She married Joseph A. Clower, son of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on February 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 4, 1877,her married name was Clower. Letitia "Tishie" Hale died on December 13, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral record have a death date of Jan 17, 1917.^2,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Joseph A. Clower b. August, 1852, d. May 5, 1921

Marriage*

Letitia "Tishie" Hale married Joseph A. Clower, son of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on February 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

William Letcher Clower+^5,6 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
Archie Whitfield Clower+⁵ b. January 24, 1885, d. October 9, 1969
Ethel A. Clower^7,5 b. February 20, 1888, d. August 14, 1959
Arra McIva Clower+^5,8 b. December 7, 1893, d. February 23, 1975

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ethel Clower Moran.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Margaret "Peggy" Epperly

F, b. January 13, 1828, d. March 8, 1920

Margaret "Peggy" Epperly was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 13, 1828.¹ She married Lewis B. Clower on November 25, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 25, 1847,her married name was Clower. Margaret "Peggy" Epperly died on March 8, 1920 at age 92.¹

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Lewis B. Clower

Marriage*

Margaret "Peggy" Epperly married Lewis B. Clower on November 25, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

James B. Clower+ b. December 12, 1850, d. May 26, 1929
Joseph A. Clower+⁴ b. August, 1852, d. May 5, 1921
Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower+⁴ b. May 15, 1855, d. June, 1930
John Henry Clower+^5,4 b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Ocie Laura Radford^1,2

F, b. August 30, 1895, d. June 3, 1968

Father

Gabriel George Washington Radford¹ b. January 25, 1857, d. October 31, 1924

Mother

Harriet Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nolen¹ b. October 11, 1874, d. August 5, 1947

Ocie Laura Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married James Clyde Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on April 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 25, 1915,her married name was Light. Ocie Laura Radford died on June 3, 1968 at age 72.^3,2

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 95, District 99, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 81, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 165, District 24-49, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

James Clyde Light b. November 11, 1895, d. August 22, 1949

Marriage*

Ocie Laura Radford married James Clyde Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on April 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Addie Irene Light+^7,8,4,5,9 b. March 5, 1916, d. February 28, 1961
Edith Loraine Light+^8,4,5,9,10 b. July 8, 1918, d. February 1, 1983
Mildred Arlene Light^8,5 b. July 14, 1920, d. October 4, 1978
Gabriel Owen Light+^8,5,6,9 b. April 9, 1925, d. February 2, 1990
Mary Hope Light+^8,5,9,6 b. May 1, 1927, d. May 22, 2010
Miriam Pearl Light^8,5,6,9
Audrey Ellen Light^8,6

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1035] Radford/Hale, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2738134&id=I594148179
[S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene L. Rogers obituary in the Mar 2, 1961 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Louella S. Martin¹

F, b. November 19, 1852, d. April 28, 1878

Father

James M. Martin¹

Louella S. Martin was born on November 19, 1852 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ She married William Francis Hale, son of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, on February 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 25, 1869,her married name was Hale. Louella S. Martin died on April 28, 1878 at age 25.

Family

William Francis Hale b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926

Marriage*

She married William Francis Hale, son of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, on February 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Sarah Amanda Hale+^2,1 b. April 21, 1870, d. November 30, 1922
Amos Derius Hale+³ b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Pleasant Green Clower^1,2,3

M, b. October 7, 1852, d. January 19, 1897

Father

John Joshua Clower^3,2 b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889

Mother

Martha "Patsy" Pugh^2,3 b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905

Pleasant Green Clower was born on October 7, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Sarah Elizabeth Spangler, daughter of Rev. John H. Spangler and Elizabeth Weddle, on September 12, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Pleasant Green Clower died on January 19, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.^1,3

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Spangler b. May 7, 1856, d. March 4, 1913

Marriage*

Pleasant Green Clower married Sarah Elizabeth Spangler, daughter of Rev. John H. Spangler and Elizabeth Weddle, on September 12, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Amanda Melvina "Manda" Clower+^1,3,5 b. April 11, 1878, d. January 30, 1959
Albert Frank Clower+^6,1,3,5 b. April 21, 1883, d. December 3, 1962
Nannie Gay Clower+^1,3,5 b. August 17, 1885, d. October 23, 1948
Hester Elizabeth "Hettie" Clower+^1,5 b. January 11, 1891, d. May 23, 1970

Citations

[S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner^1,2,3

F, b. March 10, 1877, d. September 1, 1938

Father

John Floyd Conner^2,1,4,3 b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925

Mother

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff^1,2,4,3 b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925

Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner was buried at Bower Cemetery, 967-999 Dobbins Hollow Road NE, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,6 She was born on March 10, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6 She married Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower, son of Lewis Bower and Nancy Bowman, on July 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Samuel was a widower when he married Rosa.^2,7,3,8 As of July 14, 1904,her married name was Bower. Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner died on September 1, 1938 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61; Her death certificate has a death date of Sep 2, 1938.^3,6,8 She Sept 1 - Mrs. Rosa Conner Bower, wife of Samuel E. Bower, died at her home near here early this morning. She is survived bv her husband and five daughters, Mrs. S. B. Chafin, Mrs. W. L. Epperly, Mrs. M. R. Earles, Mrs. C. H. Edwards, Mrs. J. C. Sowers and eight stepsons, Henry, John, Jack, Kyle, Mose, Roscoe, Pose, and Hubert Bower. on September 2, 1938.⁸

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 313, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 204, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 215, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 390, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 23, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower b. March 9, 1851, d. June 4, 1942

Marriage*

Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner married Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower, son of Lewis Bower and Nancy Bowman, on July 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Samuel was a widower when he married Rosa.^2,7,3,8

Children

Freda Woodson Bower+^10,11,13 b. July 22, 1905, d. April 24, 1990
Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower+^10,11,14 b. November 8, 1907, d. March 26, 2000
Nellie Catherine Bower+^10,11,15,16 b. January 15, 1909, d. June 18, 2002
Mary Mosby Bower+^12,11,17,13 b. August 23, 1910, d. November 21, 1994
Elsie Edith Bower+^{12,11,13,14,17} b. October 29, 1912, d. December 17, 1999

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S13343] Bower Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosa Conner Bower obituary in the Sep 2, 1938 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Elizabeth Spangler^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 7, 1856, d. March 4, 1913

Father

Rev. John H. Spangler^1,3,2 b. August 8, 1826, d. January 8, 1915

Mother

Elizabeth Weddle^1,2,3 b. May 17, 1833, d. November 4, 1869

Sarah Elizabeth Spangler was born on May 7, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Pleasant Green Clower, son of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on September 12, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of September 12, 1875,her married name was Clower. Sarah Elizabeth Spangler died on March 4, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Mar 5, 1913.^1,2,4

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Pleasant Green Clower b. October 7, 1852, d. January 19, 1897

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth Spangler married Pleasant Green Clower, son of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on September 12, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Children

Amanda Melvina "Manda" Clower+^1,2,6 b. April 11, 1878, d. January 30, 1959
Albert Frank Clower+^7,1,6,2 b. April 21, 1883, d. December 3, 1962
Nannie Gay Clower+^1,6,2 b. August 17, 1885, d. October 23, 1948
Hester Elizabeth "Hettie" Clower+^1,6 b. January 11, 1891, d. May 23, 1970

Citations

[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.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Rev. John H. Spangler^1,2

M, b. August 8, 1826, d. January 8, 1915

Father

David Palmer Spangler^1,2 b. September 16, 1801, d. April 22, 1856

Mother

Sarah "Margaret" Sowers^1,2 b. September 15, 1800, d. July 5, 1835

Rev. John H. Spangler was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 8, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Elizabeth Weddle, daughter of Andrew Lewis Weddle and Elizabeth Boone, on May 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Rev. John H. Spangler SPANGLER, John H.: Co., A, 54th Infantry. Enlisted on 10 Sept 1861 at Jacksonville. Present on 01 Jan 1862. On undated list of deserters from Floyd County. on September 10, 1861 at Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Elizabeth Peters on April 6, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Rev. John H. Spangler died on January 8, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,6

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 27, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Elizabeth Weddle b. May 17, 1833, d. November 4, 1869

Marriage*

Rev. John H. Spangler married Elizabeth Weddle, daughter of Andrew Lewis Weddle and Elizabeth Boone, on May 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Children

Sarah Elizabeth Spangler+^1,5,2 b. May 7, 1856, d. March 4, 1913
Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler+^1,5,9,10 b. June 4, 1869, d. April 17, 1945

Family 2

Elizabeth Peters b. March 17, 1835, d. January 31, 1910

Marriage*

Rev. John H. Spangler married Elizabeth Peters on April 6, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

Child

John Harvey Spangler+^11,8,9,12 b. October 10, 1874, d. March 23, 1947

Citations

[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.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S761] George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, The Virginia Regimental Histories Series, 54th Virginia Infantry.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Joshua Clower

M, b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889

John Joshua Clower was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 3, 1810 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha "Patsy" Pugh on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Joshua Clower died on September 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.¹

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Martha "Patsy" Pugh b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905

Marriage*

John Joshua Clower married Martha "Patsy" Pugh on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

James Thomas Clower+^4,5 b. August, 1841, d. 1925
Sarah Jane Clower+⁵ b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
Pleasant Green Clower+^6,5 b. October 7, 1852, d. January 19, 1897

Citations

[S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S773] Joseph "Joe" Clower, Clower Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Apr 7, 2005.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.

Martha "Patsy" Pugh

F, b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905

Martha "Patsy" Pugh was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 22, 1816 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married John Joshua Clower on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of February 6, 1834,her married name was Clower. Martha "Patsy" Pugh died on April 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.¹

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

John Joshua Clower b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889

Marriage*

Martha "Patsy" Pugh married John Joshua Clower on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

James Thomas Clower+^4,5 b. August, 1841, d. 1925
Sarah Jane Clower+⁴ b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
Pleasant Green Clower+^4,6 b. October 7, 1852, d. January 19, 1897

Citations

[S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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.
[S773] Joseph "Joe" Clower, Clower Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Apr 7, 2005.
[S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.

James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft^1,2,3

M, b. December 23, 1873, d. November 18, 1932

James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on December 23, 1873 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Letha Ann Elmore, daughter of Zedock N. Elmore and Sarah Ann LaFon, on February 6, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft died on November 18, 1932 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^1,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 87, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 85, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 209, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1910		Lumbermill laborer⁵
1920		Oil field laborer⁶
1930		Gas company meterman⁷

Family

Letha Ann Elmore b. November 20, 1884, d. February 7, 1981

Marriage*

James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft married Letha Ann Elmore, daughter of Zedock N. Elmore and Sarah Ann LaFon, on February 6, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4

Children

Hallie Schoolcraft⁸ b. April 29, 1903, d. May 21, 1904
Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft^5,6,9,10 b. May 15, 1904, d. August 4, 1963
Vada Snow Schoolcraft+^5,6,10 b. January 10, 1906, d. February 2, 1992
Glenn Cecil "Glennie" Schoolcraft^5,6 b. March 18, 1908, d. July 30, 1944
Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft+^6,7,10,11 b. March 2, 1911, d. July 7, 1990
James Donald Schoolcraft^6,7,10 b. July 3, 1913, d. February, 1982
Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft+^6,7,10 b. October 19, 1914, d. February 11, 2005
Mildred Rada Schoolcraft+^6,7,10,12 b. January 7, 1918, d. April 21, 2001
Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr.+^7,10 b. March 31, 1920, d. November 24, 2007
Kenneth Lafon Schoolcraft^7,10,13 b. April 28, 1922, d. July 6, 1969

Citations

[S638] Chris, and Brian Comuzie Janet, Frail Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Elliott Schoolcraft death certificate.
[S1346] Clay County, WV Marriages, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvclay/claymar.htm
[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.
[S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Glada Myrtle Click death certificate.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft Click obituary in the Aug 5, 1963 edition.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kenneth L. Schoolcraft death certificate.

Joseph Lewis Howery^1,2

M, b. March 27, 1859, d. February 9, 1939

Father

Peter Howery¹ b. 1813, d. November 6, 1862

Mother

Frances Pate¹ b. 1812, d. April 27, 1861

Joseph Lewis Howery was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on March 27, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday, daughter of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, on April 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Lewis Howery died on February 9, 1939 at age 79.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 41, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 354, District 110, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 442, District 22, Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 274, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1900		Farmer³
1910		Milling company salesman⁵
1920		Salesman⁶
1930		Salesman⁷

Family

Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday b. April 29, 1860, d. March 8, 1948

Marriage*

Joseph Lewis Howery married Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday, daughter of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, on April 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Mellie Admona Howery^3,5,6,7 b. July 28, 1880, d. February 24, 1964
Mary Doris Howery+^8,9,3 b. September 30, 1882, d. March 11, 1961
Minnie Florence Howery+^3,5,7 b. January, 1888

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sidney J. Sutphin¹

M, b. January 28, 1862, d. July 4, 1932

Sidney J. Sutphin married Delilah McGrady.¹ Sidney J. Sutphin was born on January 28, 1862.¹ He died on July 4, 1932 at age 70.¹

Family

Delilah McGrady b. February 27, 1866, d. October 16, 1920

Marriage*

He married Delilah McGrady.¹

Child

Charlie Sutphin^2,3,4 b. April 23, 1883, d. April 21, 1938

Citations

[S1506] Mary Anne Sutphin, "Sutphin Additions," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2007.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Missouri Ann Boothe^1,2

F, b. July 15, 1861, d. March 4, 1908

Father

William Cornelius Boothe^2,3,4 b. April 10, 1831, d. December 5, 1907

Mother

Mary W. Stevens² b. circa 1838, d. December 23, 1870

Missouri Ann 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.¹ She was born on July 15, 1861 at Virginia.¹ She died on March 4, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 46.¹

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 2, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 233, District 30, 30th Enumeration District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 293, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Citations

[S573] Michael L. McNeely (e-mail address), Stuart Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. December 7, 1882, d. June 25, 1943

Father

John Floyd Conner^1,5,6,7,8 b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925

Mother

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff^1,5,6,7,8 b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925

Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 7, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4,8 He married Callie Lee Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on March 12, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,5,7 Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner died on June 25, 1943 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁷

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1900

Dwelling 204, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 94, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 107, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 124, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1910		Farmer¹¹
1920		Farmer¹²
1930		Farmer¹³
1940		Farmer¹⁴

Family

Callie Lee Epperly b. March 16, 1884, d. August 27, 1957

Marriage*

Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner married Callie Lee Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on March 12, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,5,7

Children

William Cauley Conner¹⁵ b. November 29, 1903, d. November 9, 1905
Okey Raymond Conner+^{11,12,13,7,16} b. September 22, 1906, d. August 24, 1969
Booker Ivan Conner^11,12,17,7 b. December 10, 1909, d. March 2, 1922
Carnel Lewis Conner^12,17 b. July 24, 1913, d. May 7, 1926
Arnel Edward Conner+^{18,12,13,7,19} b. July 24, 1913, d. February 19, 1964
Nettie Evolene "Nellie" Conner+^{20,12,13,21,19} b. May 10, 1919, d. August 3, 2001
Cline Lewis Conner^17,7 b. February 5, 1925, d. April 6, 1926

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S757] JoAnne King, "Callie Epperly," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 14, 2002.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Epperly marriage record.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nancy Boothe¹

F, b. February 18, 1811, d. August 2, 1878

Father

Daniel Boothe b. 1787, d. 1855

Mother

Sarah McAlexander d. circa 1823

Nancy Boothe was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 18, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins, on December 10, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 10, 1832,her married name was Graham. Nancy Boothe died on August 2, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

Family

John W. Graham b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887

Marriage*

She married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins, on December 10, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Peradine Graham+ b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920
Noah Bluford Graham+³ b. May 30, 1844, d. June 19, 1916
William B. Graham+³ b. July, 1848, d. before April, 1910
John Hamilton "Ham" Graham+³ b. January, 1853

Citations

[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1396] Transcribed by Marguerite Tise Mrs. Linvil Rich, Booth Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Margaret Thomas

F, b. February 27, 1837, d. October 18, 1894

Margaret Thomas was born on February 27, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Samuel L. Sweeney, son of Joel Sweeney/Swinney and Nancy A. Moore, on February 15, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of February 15, 1855,her married name was Sweeney. Margaret Thomas died on October 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.

Family

Samuel L. Sweeney b. June 4, 1828, d. May 28, 1906

Marriage*

She married Samuel L. Sweeney, son of Joel Sweeney/Swinney and Nancy A. Moore, on February 15, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Children

Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney+^1,2,3 b. December 25, 1859, d. July 13, 1932
Elizabeth Sweeney+³ b. September 15, 1861, d. March 18, 1933
Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney+^1,4 b. August 13, 1876, d. May 28, 1972
Peter Edmund Sweeney+^1,4 b. March 18, 1878, d. March 20, 1973

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead

M, b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894

Father

Timothy Craghead b. 1777, d. 1809

Mother

Mary "Polly" Agee b. 1782, d. 1842

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He On May 7, 1850 William bought 131 acres of land from Costley Conner for $76 giving him ownership of land on both sides of Bottom Creek. In August of 1852 he was given permission from Montgomery County to build a 15 foot dam and a water powered gristmill. He was born circa 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Susannah Maxey, daughter of James Maxey and Sarah "Sally" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead married Sarah Ann Grant on July 21, 1870. William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead died circa 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family 1

Susannah Maxey b. circa 1802, d. April 27, 1868

Marriage*

He married Susannah Maxey, daughter of James Maxey and Sarah "Sally" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Children

Martha Emmaline Craghead+² b. 1828, d. July 31, 1888
James Robert "Bob" Craghead+^3,4 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
William Timothy Craghead
Lewis Crawford Craighead+^5,6 b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927
Charles Otey Craghead+⁷ b. August, 1837, d. after June, 1900
Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead+^6,8,9 b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929

Family 2

Sarah Ann Grant b. circa 1847

Marriage*

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead married Sarah Ann Grant on July 21, 1870.

Children

John Sidney Harrison Craighead+¹⁰ b. March 12, 1873, d. October 6, 1947
Edward Peter Craighead+⁶ b. 1875, d. 1957

Citations

[S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Susannah Maxey

F, b. circa 1802, d. April 27, 1868

Father

James Maxey b. circa 1767, d. 1848

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Agee

Susannah Maxey was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead, son of Timothy Craghead and Mary "Polly" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. As of March 6, 1828,her married name was Craghead. Susannah Maxey died on April 27, 1868 at Virginia.¹

Family

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894

Marriage*

She married William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead, son of Timothy Craghead and Mary "Polly" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Children

Martha Emmaline Craghead+² b. 1828, d. July 31, 1888
James Robert "Bob" Craghead+^3,4 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
William Timothy Craghead
Lewis Crawford Craighead+⁵ b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927
Charles Otey Craghead+ b. August, 1837, d. after June, 1900
Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead+^5,6,7 b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929

Citations

[S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead^1,2,3

F, b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929

Father

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead^1,4,3 b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894

Mother

Susannah Maxey^1,4,3 b. circa 1802, d. April 27, 1868

Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead was buried at Funk Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 16, 1843 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 27, 1861,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Charles A. Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead died on May 27, 1929 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 43, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1880

Dwelling 7, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 153, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 80, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son William Daniel Manning⁸

Family

Charles A. Manning b. December, 1840, d. September 13, 1916

Marriage*

Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead married Charles A. Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Susan A. Manning^5,6,9 b. March 31, 1866, d. January 17, 1888
Daniel Peter Manning+^10,5,6,3 b. November 5, 1867, d. January 12, 1938
James Noah Warfield Manning+^10,5,6,11,3 b. November 9, 1869, d. June 30, 1957
Mahala Ann R. "Mahalie" Manning+^6,12,13 b. December 9, 1871, d. December 30, 1920
Carlyle L. "Cary" Manning^14,6 b. 1873, d. 1889
Stanton Elmore Manning+⁶ b. May 6, 1876, d. January 12, 1951
Rufus Lemon Manning+^6,3 b. August 17, 1878, d. August 9, 1961
Asa Hall "Ace" "Acie" Manning+^6,15,3 b. May 16, 1880, d. December 23, 1964
John Henry Manning+^16,7,3 b. March 3, 1882, d. September 13, 1965
Thomas Cleveland Manning+⁷ b. July 10, 1885, d. June 11, 1971
Sarah Eliza "Liza" Manning+^7,3 b. July 7, 1887, d. December 14, 1968
Della Manning¹⁴ b. 1890, d. 1898

Citations

[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mahalie Manning death certificate.
[S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Costly Craghead

M, b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921

Father

James Robert "Bob" Craghead^1,2,3 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner^1,2,3 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928

William Costly Craghead was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 7, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Mary Jane Tinsley circa 1873.^5,6 William Costly Craghead died on October 21, 1921 at Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,1

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 186, Floyd Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 136, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 72, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1880		Farm laborer⁷
1900		Farmer⁵
1910		Farmer⁸
1920		Farmer⁹

Family

Mary Jane Tinsley b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926

Marriage*

William Costly Craghead married Mary Jane Tinsley circa 1873.^5,6

Children

Lorenzo Maurice Craghead+^{10,7,11,12,13,14} b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead+^5,10,15,7,16 b. April 28, 1877, d. August 20, 1926
John Robert Craghead+^5,17,7 b. April 16, 1879, d. September 27, 1939
Evert T. "E. T." Craghead^18,19,20 b. December 30, 1881, d. December, 1883
Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead+^5,18,21 b. November 5, 1883, d. June 24, 1967
Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead^{5,8,9,22,23,24} b. September 9, 1889, d. November 30, 1957
Maude Beulah Craghead+^{5,8,9,25,12,13} b. November 14, 1894, d. October 15, 1977

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William C. Craghead death certificate.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death record.
[S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obitutary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead obituary in the Mar 16, 1968 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death certificate.
[S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Craghead marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John R. Craighead death certificate.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arch Wiley Craghead death record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the L. C. Craighead death certificate.
[S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obituary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Maude B. Caudill obituary in the Oct 19, 1977 edition.