James Elliot Iddings1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. August 29, 1874, d. March 17, 1943
FatherJames David Iddings10,3,5,11 b. May 10, 1842, d. April 9, 1903
MotherRebecca Sumner10,3,5,11 b. December 28, 1837, d. December 18, 1913
     James Elliot Iddings was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King Co., Washington.8 He was born on August 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He married Anne J. "Anna" Coleman on April 6, 1902 at Springbrook, King Co., Washington.9 James Elliot Iddings died on March 17, 1943 at Kent, King Co., Washington, at age 68.2,8,9 He Funeral services for James Elliot Iddings, 68, resident of the Sunnyhill district for 53 years, were held at the Chittenden Funeral home Saturday March 20, Rev. ...(faded out) of Trinity church, Seattle, conducted the final rites. Mr. Iddings died suddenly of a heart ailment at his home on Wednesday, March 17. Interment was in the Kent Cemetery. The deceased was born in Floyd, Virginia and resided and operated a farm in this district for over forty years and known to his many friends as "Doc." on March 25, 1943.9

Census Records

1880Dwelling 258, District 25, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 77, District 77, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington5
1910Dwelling 57, District 54, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington4
1920Dwelling 73, District 61, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington6
1930Dwelling 105, District 369, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington7

Occupation

1900Day laborer5
1910Dairy farmer4
1920Dairy and fruit farmer6
1930Logging mill worker7

Family

Anne J. "Anna" Coleman b. April 6, 1883, d. February 20, 1960
Marriage*James Elliot Iddings married Anne J. "Anna" Coleman on April 6, 1902 at Springbrook, King Co., Washington.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S555] Washington Department of Health, Washington State Birth Index, 1907-1919.
  2. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&
  9. [S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the James Elliot Iddings obituary in the Mar 25, 1943 edition.
  10. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  11. [S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the Rebecca Sumner Iddings obituary in the Dec 25, 1913 edition.
  12. [S2074] Iddings Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19234426/person/785209555
  13. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.

James David "J. D." Bower Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 8, 1948, d. April 16, 2012
     James David "J. D." Bower Sr. was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on February 8, 1948 at Virginia.4 He married Melba Jean Hawley, daughter of Ralph Gordon Hawley and Iva Merle Vest, on June 12, 1969 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,5 James David "J. D." Bower Sr. died on April 16, 2012 at Virginia at age 64.5 He James David (J.D.) Bower, 64, of Floyd, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 16, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Christine Bower. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Melba Hawley Bower. Together they raised two fine sons, Jay and Timmy. He is also survived by his daughters-in-law, Penny and Melodie; and three grandchildren, Haleigh, Mariya, and Jacob; his brothers, Luther Bower and Phyllis, Daniel Bower, and Lemuel Bower and Susie; and several nieces and nephews. James served as superintendent of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. He worked at Federal Mogul for 34 years. James enjoyed woodworking, camping and playing golf. He loved his special four-legged friend, Daisy-Mae. James was a devoted husband, father and loving grandfather. He will be greatly missed, but we rejoice in the hope of seeing him again in Heaven. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry, the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Calvin Hawley officiating. Interment to follow in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. on April 17, 2012.5

Family

Melba Jean Hawley
Marriage*He married Melba Jean Hawley, daughter of Ralph Gordon Hawley and Iva Merle Vest, on June 12, 1969 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,5 
Children
  • James David "Jay" Bower Jr.2,1,6,5
  • Timothy Gorden "Timmy" Bower2,6,5

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Record # 99-63.
  2. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Jacob Bower obituary in the Sep 21, 2002 edition.
  4. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James David Bower obituary in the Apr 17, 2012 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Noah Blane Poff1,2

M, b. April 1, 1899, d. February 14, 1952
FatherDavid Henry Poff3,4,2 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner3,4,2 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     His Social Security Number was 213-20-5373.2 Noah Blane Poff was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Bessie V. Steele.2 Noah Blane Poff was born on April 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on February 14, 1952 at West Grove, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 52, District 15-38, Elk, Chester Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Bessie V. Steele b. December 17, 1901, d. November, 1980
Marriage*Noah Blane Poff married Bessie V. Steele.2 
Children
  • Joseph H. Poff5
  • Harry M. Poff5

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Noah B. Poff death certificate.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Latosca Raymond Maxey1,2,3

M, b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971
FatherWilliam Washington Maxey1,4,5,6,2 b. December 14, 1844, d. November 7, 1914
MotherLydia Angeline Conner1,4,5,6,2 b. March 24, 1854, d. January 6, 1913
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-8224.7 Latosca Raymond Maxey was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2 He Latosca Raymond Maxey, 74, of Floyd died May 28, 1971 in a Christiansburg Hospital. He was born July 28,1896 to W. W. and Lydia Conner Maxey. Surviving are his wife Laola Dickerson Maxey; a son William Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; a daughter Mrs. Velma Iris DeWilde, Champaign Il; Three brothers,Vernon Maxey, Salem, Fred Maxey Roanoke, John Maxey, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs Pearl Eanes, Howardsville. The funeral was at Bever Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in the Church Cemetery.1 He was born on July 28, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,9,7,2,3 He married Laola W. Dickerson, daughter of Julius Dickerson and Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8,1,2 Latosca Raymond Maxey died on May 28, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.8,1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 193, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 103, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 155, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 289, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 43, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer11
1930Railroad driller12
1940Railroad shop valve cleaner13
1950Sawmill worker14

Family

Laola W. Dickerson b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986
Marriage*Latosca Raymond Maxey married Laola W. Dickerson, daughter of Julius Dickerson and Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From an James Causley Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
  16. [S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Laola W. Dickerson1,2

F, b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986
FatherJulius Dickerson1,2 b. May 27, 1858, d. June 14, 1940
MotherTeauta Amos "Tee" Graham1,2 b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952
     Laola W. Dickerson was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2 She Laola Dickerson Maxey, 86, died Wednesday, March 26, 1986 in a Vinton Nursing home. She was born December 2, 1899 to Julius and Teuta Graham Dickerson. She is survived by a son, William Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; a daughter Velma Iris DeWilde, Savory Ill; one brother Dexter Dickerson, Floyd, one sister, Ersula Dickerson Pugh, Christiansburg; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at he Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in the Church Cemetery.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-16-0245.4 She was born on December 2, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2,5 She married Latosca Raymond Maxey, son of William Washington Maxey and Lydia Angeline Conner, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7,2 As of January 30, 1926,her married name was Maxey. Laola W. Dickerson died on March 26, 1986 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.1,3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 289, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 43, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Latosca Raymond Maxey b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971
Marriage*Laola W. Dickerson married Latosca Raymond Maxey, son of William Washington Maxey and Lydia Angeline Conner, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S7588] Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Doshia Deuisie Conner1,2

F, b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963
FatherSamuel R. "Sam" Conner3,4,2 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920
MotherElizabeth Jane King3,4,2 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927
     Doshia Deuisie Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She married Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 Doshia Deuisie Conner died on January 20, 1963 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 92, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 74, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 188, District 34-15, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer10

Family

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934
Marriage*Doshia Deuisie Conner married Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  15. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  18. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Clyde Maxey1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 24, 1927, d. December 9, 2004
FatherLatosca Raymond Maxey1,2,9,10,11,5,6 b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971
MotherLaola W. Dickerson1,2,9,3,10,11,5,6 b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-7100.12 William Clyde Maxey was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,13 He was born on February 24, 1927 at Peters Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,13,12,7 He married Velta Leona Akers circa 1947.2,4 William Clyde Maxey died on December 9, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.2,13,12,8 He William Clyde Maxey, 77, of Botetourt County, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Born in Floyd County, Clyde served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Vinton Church of the Brethren, which he assisted in physically building, a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and awarded Deacon Emeritus. Clyde worked for the Roanoke Redevelopment Housing Authority before leaving to establish Valley Enterprises. Clyde was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker and his moldings, mantels and furniture pieces grace many area businesses and homes. He was also an avid genealogist and served as a resource for many seeking information on Southwest Virginia and was known lovingly to the Floyd Listserv as "jist ole' clyde". Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and W. Laola Maxey. He is survived by his wife of 57½ years, Velta Akers Maxey. He is also survived by his sister, Iris Maxey DeWilde, Eureka, Illinois; his four children, James (Billy) Maxey, Greely, Colorado, Wayne Maxey, Fincastle, Teresa Maxey and her husband, Michael White, Richmond, and Karen S. Bell, and her husband, Rock, Newport News; granddaughters, Kristina Maxey and fiance Jeffrey Waddell, Veronica Wright and her husband, Michael; two great-grandchildren, Kiara Bailey and Christian Wright; two nephews, John and Michael DeWilde. Burial to follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on December 11, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 289, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 43, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1950Carpenter5

Family

Velta Leona Akers b. February 13, 1925, d. September 19, 2013
Marriage*William Clyde Maxey married Velta Leona Akers circa 1947.2,4 
Children
  • James William "Billy" Maxey2,14,4
  • Norman Wayne Maxey2,4,15
  • Teresa Dawn Maxey2,4

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velta Leona Akers Maxey obituary in the Sep 21, 2013 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jay Rayden Waddell obituary in the Feb 8, 2006 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Velma Iris Maxey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 17, 1930, d. August 31, 2005
FatherLatosca Raymond Maxey1,6,7,8,4 b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971
MotherLaola W. Dickerson1,6,7,2,8,4 b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4817.9 Velma Iris Maxey was buried at Roanoke Township Cemetery, Roanoke, Woodford Co., Illinois.7,3 She was born on April 17, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4,5 As of September 6, 1953,her married name was DeWilde.1 She married Eugene John DeWilde Sr. on September 6, 1953 at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi.7,10,3 Velma Iris Maxey died on August 31, 2005 at Eureka, Woodford Co., Illinois, at age 75.7,10,3 She V. Iris DeWilde, 75, died at 1.33 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. She was born April 17, 1930, in Roanoke, VA to Raymond and Laola Dickerson Maxey. She married Eugene J. DeWilde Sr. Sept. 6, 1953 in Greenville, Miss. He died on August 6, 2001. She is survived: by two sons, Eugene J. (Jeannie) DeWilde, Jr. of Winona Lake, Ind., and Michael (Kim) DeWilde of Lafayette, Ind; two grandchildren, Angela (Ben) Carnahan of Indianapolis, Ind., Christopher DeWilde of Chicago, IL; and two great-granddaughters, Raynn and Autumn DeWilde. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clyde Maxey. A registered nurse, she worked for the United States Air force at various military hospitals throughout the country for 30 years. An active servant of the community, Iris was a member of the Eureka Women’s Club, the Twentieth Century Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Eureka Community Hospital Service League, and the P.E.O. She was a member of the Eureka United Methodist church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. Burial followed at Roanoke Township Cemetery. on September 15, 2005.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 47, District 120-105, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1950Student nurse11

Family

Eugene John DeWilde Sr. b. February 20, 1930, d. August 6, 2001
Marriage*Velma Iris Maxey married Eugene John DeWilde Sr. on September 6, 1953 at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi.7,10,3 
Children
  • Eugene John "John" DeWilde Jr.6,10
  • Michael Jacob DeWilde6,7,12

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S3969] Roanoke Township Cemetery, Woodford Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1044] Kasia, "Velma Maxey DeWilde," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 20, 2005.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Samuel Conner Wilson1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1858, d. February 6, 1942
FatherDaniel Wilson2,3 b. 1820, d. before 1900
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Sowder2,3 b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890
     Samuel Conner Wilson was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on May 4, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Lydia Rosabelle Poff, daughter of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Samuel Conner Wilson died on February 6, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.4,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 66, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 7, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 137, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 63, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family

Lydia Rosabelle Poff b. December 22, 1860, d. December 11, 1942
Marriage*Samuel Conner Wilson married Lydia Rosabelle Poff, daughter of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  11. [S1128] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 61, From the Samuel C. Wilson settlement.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lydia Rosabelle Poff1,2,3

F, b. December 22, 1860, d. December 11, 1942
FatherJoshua Wilson Poff1,3,4,5,6 b. June 4, 1830, d. January 28, 1900
MotherLydia Rachel Jackson1,3,4,5,6 b. October 14, 1836, d. February 27, 1913
     Lydia Rosabelle Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 She was born on December 22, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 25, 1860.5,6 She married Samuel Conner Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of December 13, 1883,her married name was Wilson. Lydia Rosabelle Poff died on December 11, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 173, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 358, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 66, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 7, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 137, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 63, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Samuel Conner Wilson b. May 4, 1858, d. February 6, 1942
Marriage*Lydia Rosabelle Poff married Samuel Conner Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Patra E. "Opatia" Wilson1,2

F, b. 1878, d. May 5, 1892
FatherLaban D. Wilson1,2,3 b. June 4, 1844, d. circa April, 1919
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner1,2,3 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     Patra E. "Opatia" Wilson was born in 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on May 5, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson1,2,3

M, b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
FatherLaban D. Wilson2,4,5,3 b. June 4, 1844, d. circa April, 1919
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner2,4,5,3 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 He was born on March 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3 He married Nora Frances Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson died on June 16, 1957 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 183, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 135, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 184, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 106, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 73, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Nora Frances Walton b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
Marriage*Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson married Nora Frances Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis L. Wilson obituary in the Dec 30, 2000 edition.

Tazwell Wilson1

M, b. February 28, 1886, d. June 4, 1888
FatherLaban D. Wilson1 b. June 4, 1844, d. circa April, 1919
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner1 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     Tazwell Wilson was born on February 28, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on June 4, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2; Died of flux.1

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Mary Catherine Wilson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944
FatherLaban D. Wilson1,6,7,4,5 b. June 4, 1844, d. circa April, 1919
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner1,6,7,4,5 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     Mary Catherine Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,5 She was born on April 24, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,9,5 She married John William "Jack" Carr Jr., son of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on November 24, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of November 24, 1888,her married name was Carr. Mary Catherine Wilson died on May 23, 1944 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.8,9,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 183, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 226, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaThe widowed Mary and her family were enumerated in the household of her father Laban6
1930Dwelling 56, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her daughter Louella12
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law John C. Conner13

Family

John William "Jack" Carr Jr. b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906
Marriage*Mary Catherine Wilson married John William "Jack" Carr Jr., son of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on November 24, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Louella Craighead death certificate.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eldridge Isaac Carr death certificate.

James Edward "Ned" Wilson1,2,3

M, b. August 10, 1881, d. December 4, 1948
FatherLaban D. Wilson1,4,3 b. June 4, 1844, d. circa April, 1919
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner1,4,3 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     James Edward "Ned" Wilson was born on August 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 James Edward "Ned" Wilson died on December 4, 1948 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 134, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 72, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 108, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 203, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 105, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton b. December 13, 1880, d. June 6, 1953
Marriage*James Edward "Ned" Wilson married Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cuzza Wilson Perdue obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eliza E. Conner1,2

F, b. March, 1880, d. February 10, 1889
FatherSamuel R. "Sam" Conner1,2 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920
MotherElizabeth Jane King1,2 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927
     Eliza E. Conner was born in March, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on February 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8; Died of fever.3,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

Nora Frances Walton1,2

F, b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
FatherJames Wellington Walton Jr.2,3,4 b. December 14, 1847, d. July 22, 1934
MotherElvira Susan Conner2,3,4 b. November 28, 1853, d. February 17, 1883
     Nora Frances Walton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on July 2, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of April 23, 1900,her married name was Wilson. Nora Frances Walton died on March 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.5,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 367, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 135, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 184, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 106, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
Marriage*Nora Frances Walton married Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis L. Wilson obituary in the Dec 30, 2000 edition.

Fluernoah Paris Wilson1,2

M, b. January 1, 1919, d. May 26, 1919
FatherJoseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson1,2 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
MotherNora Frances Walton1,2 b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
     Fluernoah Paris Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 1, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on May 26, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
FatherJoseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson6,1,3,7,8,5 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
MotherNora Frances Walton6,1,3,7,8,5 b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 223-22-9309.9 Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on February 25, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,5 He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on June 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,3,4,5 Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson died on December 23, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 92, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Farm laborer11

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978
Marriage*Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on June 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Commodore Wilson obituary in the Jul 14, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Elizabeth Wilson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Harvey Wilson obituary in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Martha Ann Wilson1

F, b. April 18, 1908, d. January 29, 1990
FatherJoseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson2,3,4,1 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
MotherNora Frances Walton2,3,4,1 b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7896.5 Martha Ann Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 She was born on April 18, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married William Gilchrist Fry on July 9, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1 As of July 9, 1958,her married name was Fry.1 Martha Ann Wilson died on January 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5,6 She Martha Wilson Fry, age 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 29, 1990. Mrs. Fry was a retired seamstress for John Norman. She is survived by one stepson, Charles Fry, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Evie Wilson, Check, Va; Artis and Bess Wilson, Copper Hill; and Enzo and Beulah Wilson, Roanoke; one sister, Emma Peters, Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Grace Wilson, Copper Hill; one stepgrandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 1990, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on January 31, 1990.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

William Gilchrist Fry b. December 13, 1908, d. April 14, 1962
Marriage*Martha Ann Wilson married William Gilchrist Fry on July 9, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Wilson Fry obituary in the Jan 31, 1990 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dorothy Elzira Wilson1,2,3

F, b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989
FatherJoseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson4,5,1,2,6,7 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
MotherNora Frances Walton4,5,1,2,7 b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-9321.8 Dorothy Elzira Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,3 She was born on August 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9,10,7,8 She married Roy Carr, son of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11,3 As of November 25, 1926,her married name was Carr. Dorothy Elzira Wilson died on July 26, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.12,10,3 She Mrs. Dorothy Wilson Carr, age 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 26, 1989. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Carr, in February of 1988. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Leroy and Marie Carr of Floyd; Byron and Lorene Carr of Copper Hill; one foster son, James Farris of Roanoke; two sisters, Martha Fry and Emma Peters, both of Roanoke; three brothers, Artis Wilson of Bent Mountain, Charles Wilson of Check, and Enzo Wilson of Roanoke; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on July 27, 1989.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 191, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 53, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 73, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Roy Carr b. September 11, 1902, d. February 14, 1988
Marriage*Dorothy Elzira Wilson married Roy Carr, son of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wilson Carr obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 edition.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Carr obituary in the Feb 16, 1988 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leroy Edward Carr obituary in the Jul 5, 2006 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Byron J. Carr obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.

Berthe Commodore Wilson1

M, b. November 20, 1902, d. June 3, 1989
FatherJoseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson2,3,4,5 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
MotherNora Frances Walton2,3,4,5 b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-2232.6 Berthe Commodore Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on November 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 He married Fannie A. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Berthe Commodore Wilson died on June 3, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with his wife in the household of his father-in-law Charles Craighead8
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Fannie A. Craighead b. August 23, 1906, d. January 21, 1984
Marriage*Berthe Commodore Wilson married Fannie A. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Wilson Smith obituary in the Jun 4, 2017 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Kay Wilson obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.

Kyle Joseph Wilson1,2,3

M, b. December 13, 1912, d. April 8, 1989
FatherJoseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson4,2,5,6,7 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957
MotherNora Frances Walton4,2,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1879, d. March 21, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 231-03-5771.8 Kyle Joseph Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 He was born on December 13, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,2 He married Grace Virginia Settles on November 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Kyle Joseph Wilson died on April 8, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.9,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 184, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 106, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Sawmill laborer7

Family

Grace Virginia Settles b. January 17, 1927, d. September 19, 2007
Marriage*Kyle Joseph Wilson married Grace Virginia Settles on November 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Settles Wilson obituary in the Sep 21, 2007 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Eugene Wilson obituary in the Oct 23, 2013 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Kyle Wilson obituary in the Jan 31, 2016 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Roy Carr1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 11, 1902, d. February 14, 1988
FatherJoseph Samuel Carr2,3,4,6 b. May 12, 1861, d. March 5, 1928
MotherMargaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler2,3,4,6 b. June 4, 1869, d. April 17, 1945
     Roy Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 His Social Security Number was 230-40-6773.9 He was born on September 11, 1902 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,6,7 He married Dorothy Elzira Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11 Roy Carr died on February 14, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2,1,5,8 He Roy Carr, age 85, of 7675 Bent Mountain Road, died Sunday. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Wilson Carr; two sons, Leroy Carr, Floyd; Byron Carr, Copper Hill; a foster son, James Ferris, Roanoke; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Interment in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on February 16, 1988.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 27, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 129, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 191, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 53, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 73, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13
1950Farmer14

Family

Dorothy Elzira Wilson b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989
Marriage*Roy Carr married Dorothy Elzira Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Carr obituary in the Feb 16, 1988 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wilson Carr obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leroy Edward Carr obituary in the Jul 5, 2006 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Byron J. Carr obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fannie A. Craighead1

F, b. August 23, 1906, d. January 21, 1984
FatherCharles Otey Craighead1,2,3 b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959
MotherMary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson1,2,3 b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931
     Fannie A. Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 229-94-1514.5 She was born on August 23, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Berthe Commodore Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 26, 1929,her married name was Wilson. Fannie A. Craighead died on January 21, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Berthe Commodore Wilson b. November 20, 1902, d. June 3, 1989
Marriage*Fannie A. Craighead married Berthe Commodore Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Wilson Smith obituary in the Jun 4, 2017 edition.
  10. [S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Kay Wilson obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.

Charles Otey Craighead1,2,3,4

M, b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959
FatherWilliam Timothy Craghead2
MotherMary Jane Rudock2
     Charles Otey Craighead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on March 28, 1866 at Virginia.1 He married Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, daughter of William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson and Sarah Barbara Furrow, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Charles Otey Craighead died on September 4, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.1,5 He Floyd, Sept 4 - Charles O. Craighead 94, died today at his home in Copper Hill. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Harman, Mrs. B. C. Wilson, Copper Hill; six sons, E. L. Craighead, George A. Craighead; E. E. Craighead, Roanoke; Roscoe Craighead, Leonard Craighead; W. C. Craighead, Glade Spring; 15 grandchildren and nine great grand children. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Head of the River Church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from Wood Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on September 5, 1959.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 247, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 47, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 132, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931
Marriage*Charles Otey Craighead married Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, daughter of William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson and Sarah Barbara Furrow, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Craighead-Hundley 65th wedding anniversary announcement in the Sep 1, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carl Craighead obituary in the Sep 11, 2005 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Craighead obituary in the Sep 5, 1959 edition.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craighead-Gallimore marriage record.

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925
FatherAnthony Poff1,2,5,3 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson1,2,5 b. circa 1808
     Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born circa 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Floyd Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on April 23, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 23, 1868,her married name was Conner. Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff died on July 7, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 454, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 241, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 313, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 204, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 95, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 108, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

John Floyd Conner b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925
Marriage*Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff married John Floyd Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on April 23, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson1,2

F, b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931
FatherWilliam Tazwell "Tas" Simpson1,3,4 b. 1838, d. 1898
MotherSarah Barbara Furrow1,3,4 b. February 8, 1845, d. June 15, 1888
     Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on July 28, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married Charles Otey Craighead, son of William Timothy Craghead and Mary Jane Rudock, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 30, 1891,her married name was Craighead. Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson died on January 23, 1931 at age 63.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 227, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 374, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 247, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Charles Otey Craighead b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959
Marriage*Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson married Charles Otey Craighead, son of William Timothy Craghead and Mary Jane Rudock, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carl Craighead obituary in the Sep 11, 2005 edition.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craighead-Gallimore marriage record.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Craighead-Hundley 65th wedding anniversary announcement in the Sep 1, 2005 edition.