Ward Poff Miles1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 18, 1913, d. August 12, 2010
FatherJames Henry Miles1,2,7,5 b. November 7, 1877, d. June 15, 1943
MotherNellie Ward Poff1,3,4,7,5 b. May 9, 1886, d. June 1, 1960
     Ward Poff Miles was born on December 18, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,7 He married Lillian Elizabeth Bostian on November 19, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ward Poff Miles died on August 12, 2010 at Florida at age 96.8,6 He MILES, Ward P., 96, of Brandon, died Aug. 12, 2010. He was born in Roanoke, VA and moved to Florida from Bluefield, WV in 1956. He was a retired educator, having taught in the Hillsborough County School System. Mr. Miles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a musician and was a member of the Imperial Symphony for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brandon. He was predeceased by a son, Fred Wilton and is survived by his wife of 72 years, Elizabeth; a son, Col. James W. Miles, USAF (Ret.) (Barbara); a daughter, Marsha Graves; and grandchildren, James, Tony, and Kevin Miles, Kimberly Moresco, Laurie Pearce; great-grandchild, Paige Pearce; sister-in-law, Dorothy Combs and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church of Brandon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity. on August 14, 2010.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 70, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 112, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Family

Lillian Elizabeth Bostian
Marriage*Ward Poff Miles married Lillian Elizabeth Bostian on November 19, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children
  • Fred Wilton Miles6
  • James W. Miles6
  • Marsha Miles6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Russell Miles obituary in the Oct 20, 1994 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nellie Ward Miles obituary in the Jun 4, 1960 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Ward P. Miles obituary in the Aug 14, 2010 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1880, d. June 6, 1953
FatherJames Wellington Walton Jr.1,4,5 b. December 14, 1847, d. July 22, 1934
MotherElvira Susan Conner1,4,5 b. November 28, 1853, d. February 17, 1883
     Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 13, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 She married James Edward "Ned" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of May 8, 1902,her married name was Wilson. Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton died on June 6, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 111, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
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

Family

James Edward "Ned" Wilson b. August 10, 1881, d. December 4, 1948
Marriage*Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton married James Edward "Ned" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cuzza Wilson Perdue obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Anne W. Mitchell

F, b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888
     Mary Anne W. Mitchell was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 14, 1827.1 She married Elias "Eli" Perdue on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of February 15, 1848,her married name was Perdue. Mary Anne W. Mitchell died on August 20, 1888 at age 61.1

Family

Elias "Eli" Perdue b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871
Marriage*She married Elias "Eli" Perdue on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Robert E. Perdue1,2

M, b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949
FatherElias "Eli" Perdue2 b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871
MotherMary Anne W. Mitchell2 b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888
     Robert E. Perdue was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 18, 1863 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, daughter of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Robert E. Perdue died on February 19, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson b. May 14, 1862, d. February 2, 1961
Marriage*Robert E. Perdue married Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, daughter of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hiram Lee Keaton

M, b. January 16, 1843, d. November 5, 1921
     Hiram Lee Keaton was born on January 16, 1843 at Patrick Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Purdy, daughter of Braxton Purdy and Mary Ann Hopkins, on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia. Hiram Lee Keaton died on November 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Sarah Purdy b. December 31, 1835, d. June 23, 1909
Marriage*Hiram Lee Keaton married Sarah Purdy, daughter of Braxton Purdy and Mary Ann Hopkins, on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Purdy1,2

F, b. December 31, 1835, d. June 23, 1909
FatherBraxton Purdy b. March 21, 1812, d. after 1895
MotherMary Ann Hopkins b. circa 1816, d. after 1880
     Sarah Purdy was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 31, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Hiram Lee Keaton on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia. As of August 24, 1865,her married name was Keaton. Sarah Purdy died on June 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Hiram Lee Keaton b. January 16, 1843, d. November 5, 1921
Marriage*Sarah Purdy married Hiram Lee Keaton on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ora Elizabeth Conner1,2,3

F, b. January 10, 1893, d. November 7, 1974
FatherSidney Rufus Conner1,4,3 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers1,4,3 b. May 15, 1870, d. May 4, 1904
     Ora Elizabeth Conner Mrs. Ora Conner Bones, age 81, widow of Charles Edgar Bones, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Wright, 1310 Dale Ave., Roanoke. She is survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Ralph Rose, Christiansburg; one son, A. E. Bones of Narrows; one sister, Mrs. Carl King of Colonial Heights; one brother, W. B. Conner of Kerhonkson, N.Y; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Bones Family cemetery, Rt. 1, Shawsville.2 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-7906.5 She was buried at Bones Family Cemetery, Rt. 1, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on January 10, 1893 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4,3 She married Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones circa 1909.2,6,4 As of circa 1909,her married name was Bones.6 Ora Elizabeth Conner died on November 7, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5,2,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 131, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 310, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 136, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 88, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 89, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones b. circa 1869, d. March 19, 1938
Marriage*Ora Elizabeth Conner married Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones circa 1909.2,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ora Conner Bones obitutary in an undated edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Carlton Bones, Sr. obituary in the Oct 13, 1968 edition.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the C. Edgar Bones obituary in the Mar 19, 1938 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bertha Clyde Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. June 28, 1897, d. June 30, 1986
FatherJohn Henry Anderson Aldridge1,2,5,6,3,7,4 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
MotherMahala Ann "Sis" Conner1,2,5,6,3,7,4 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 226-30-1427.8 Bertha Clyde Aldridge was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.9,3,7 She was born on June 28, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,3,7 She married James Elmer Altis on November 20, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 As of November 20, 1919,her married name was Altis.4 Bertha Clyde Aldridge married Willie Lewis Roberson on October 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,3,7 As of October 20, 1926,her married name was Roberson. Bertha Clyde Aldridge died on June 30, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 89.9,3,7 She Mrs. Bertha Aldridge Roberson, age 89, died Monday, June 30, 1986, in a Martinsville Convalescent Center. Born June 18, 1897, in Floyd, she was the daughter of the late John Anderson Aldridge and Mahalia Conner Aldridge. She was the widow of Willie Lewis Roberson. She was preceded in death by a son, Lynwood Doyle Roberson. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Willie F. (Jamie) Cutrell, Fairfield, N.C; Mrs. Clyde E. (Ruby) Spencer, Martinsville; Mrs. Emmett Vass, Fancy Gap; Mrs. Fred R. (Jackie) Compton, Martinsville; a sister, Mrs. M. K. (Lucy) Holcomb and a brother, Clarence Aldridge, both of Sydnorsville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. on July 2, 1986.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 13, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 12, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 62, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 38, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia13

Occupation

1950Pants factory worker13

Family 1

James Elmer Altis b. February 26, 1895, d. July 1, 1920
Marriage*Bertha Clyde Aldridge married James Elmer Altis on November 20, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Child

Family 2

Willie Lewis Roberson b. May 17, 1898, d. December 5, 1979
Marriage*Bertha Clyde Aldridge married Willie Lewis Roberson on October 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Aldridge Roberson obituary in the Jul 2, 1986 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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 Ruby Roberson Spencer obituary in Feb 14, 2010 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S13568] Maitland Funeral Home, online m.maitlandfuneralhome.com, From the Jamie Altis Cutrell obituary.
  18. [S3700] Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, online http://www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com, From the Uldine Ethel Vass obituary.
  19. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Lynwood Doyle Roberson obituary in the Jul 22, 1973 edition.
  20. [S13256] McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/martinsville/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home/7529, From the Rachel Jaqueline Compton obituary.

Willie Lawrence LaPrade1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 18, 1897, d. April 12, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0020.8 Willie Lawrence LaPrade was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.7 He was born on November 18, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his WWI Draft Registration card have a birth year of 1898.8,3,6,7 He married Vera Elsie Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, circa 1918.1,4,9,7 Willie Lawrence LaPrade died on April 12, 1995 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 97.8,2,5,7 He Willie Lawrence LaPrade, 97, of High Point died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. on April 13, 1995.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 200, District 16, Otter, Bedford Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 289, District 41-107, Jamestown, Guilford Co., North Carolina10

Occupation

1930Farmer9
1940Furniture factory worker10

Family

Vera Elsie Aldridge b. July 22, 1900, d. March 29, 1978
Marriage*Willie Lawrence LaPrade married Vera Elsie Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, circa 1918.1,4,9,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise LaPrade Smith obituary in the Dec 5, 2008 edition.
  5. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Willie Lawrence LaPrade obituary in the Apr 13, 1995 edition.
  6. [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.
  7. [S4298] Floral Garden Memorial Park, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S619] News-Record, From the William Carl LaPrade obituary in the Oct 14, 1987 edition.
  13. [S8043] Cumby Funeral Home, online www.cumbyfuneral.com, From the Joanne LaPrade Johnson obituary.

James B. Clower1,2

M, b. December 12, 1850, d. May 26, 1929
FatherLewis B. Clower
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Epperly b. January 13, 1828, d. March 8, 1920
     James B. Clower was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 12, 1850 at Virginia.1 He married Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, daughter of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, circa 1876.1 James B. Clower died on May 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale b. October 8, 1853, d. June 12, 1936
Marriage*James B. Clower married Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, daughter of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, circa 1876.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Noah Alvin Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. May 25, 1903, d. June 2, 1931
FatherJohn Henry Anderson Aldridge2,4,5,6,7 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
MotherMahala Ann "Sis" Conner2,4,5,6,7 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
     Noah Alvin Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on May 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,7 He married Martha Bertha Roberson on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,6 Noah Alvin Aldridge died on June 2, 1931 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 28; His gravestone has a death date of Jun 1, 1931.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4,3
1920Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 54, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Furniture factory laborer8

Family

Martha Bertha Roberson b. June 8, 1906, d. June 20, 1983
Marriage*Noah Alvin Aldridge married Martha Bertha Roberson on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genoa Ann Wray obituary in the Apr 23, 2011 edition.

Jemima Alice Wilson1,2

F, b. August 15, 1874, d. January 26, 1960
FatherLaban D. Wilson1,3,2 b. June 4, 1844, d. circa April, 1919
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner1,3,2 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     Jemima Alice Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Castle/Cassel Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 20, 1895,her married name was Conner. Jemima Alice Wilson died on January 26, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 115, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 171, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 133, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John Castle/Cassel Conner b. January 11, 1876, d. April 5, 1951
Marriage*Jemima Alice Wilson married John Castle/Cassel Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Piney Arilee Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981
FatherJohn Henry Anderson Aldridge2,1,4,5,6,3 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
MotherMahala Ann "Sis" Conner1,2,4,5,6,3 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
     Piney Arilee Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,8,3 She was born on May 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,1,8,3 She married Sceboy Boone Stewart on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of November 21, 1925,her married name was Stewart. Piney Arilee Aldridge died on January 28, 1981 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 74.7,2,8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 52, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Pants factory worker10

Family

Sceboy Boone Stewart b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952
Marriage*Piney Arilee Aldridge married Sceboy Boone Stewart on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Effie Ann Aldridge1,2

F, b. June 27, 1900, d. September 24, 1984
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Aldredge1,2,3,4,5 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943
MotherMaranda Alice Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2589.6 Effie Ann Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,5 She was born on June 27, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,5 She married Jasper A. Jackson Manning, son of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on May 26, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,5 As of May 26, 1920,her married name was Manning. Effie Ann Aldridge died on September 24, 1984 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.7,2,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 162, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Jasper A. Jackson Manning b. February 9, 1898, d. October 7, 1965
Marriage*Effie Ann Aldridge married Jasper A. Jackson Manning, son of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on May 26, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jasper Jackson Manning.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Manning Hollins obituary in the Mar 8, 2009 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Sue Manning Smith obituary in the Jun 13, 2016 edition.

William Oscar Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. October 22, 1902, d. July 23, 1957
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Aldredge2,5,3,4,6,7 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943
MotherMaranda Alice Conner2,5,3,4,7 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935
     William Oscar Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-26-9606.8 He was born on October 22, 1902 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,7 He married Molly Louise Ellis on January 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7 William Oscar Aldridge died on July 23, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 160, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 111, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer4
1940Truck driver6

Family

Molly Louise Ellis b. November 9, 1908, d. April 18, 1987
Marriage*William Oscar Aldridge married Molly Louise Ellis on January 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7 

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Howard Robert Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 5, 1904, d. June 7, 1978
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Aldredge2,6,7,3 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943
MotherMaranda Alice Conner2,6,7,3 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935
     Howard Robert Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 He Howard Robert Aldridge, age 73, 3326 Pasley Ave., S.W., died Wednesday at a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from the N&W Railway and an employee of Parts Depot. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Guilliam Aldridge; four sisters, Mrs. Gracie Poff, Mrs. Effie Manning, Mrs. Audrey Aldridge, and Mrs. Kate Bowles, all of Roanoke; a brother, Hubert Aldridge, Copper Hill. Funeral services will be conducted from the Lotz Roanoke Chapel 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 9, 1978, with Rev. Paul E. Alwine, Dr. Sam Young, and Rev. Robert Houff officiating. Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.1 He was born on October 5, 1904 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He married Mildred Melina Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on December 9, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1,2,9 Howard Robert Aldridge died on June 7, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 125, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 87, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Steam railroad laborer10
1940Railroad clerk11

Family

Mildred Melina Guilliams b. July 1, 1906, d. May 21, 1996
Marriage*Howard Robert Aldridge married Mildred Melina Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on December 9, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1,2,9 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Howard Robert Aldridge obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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&
  5. [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.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Guilliams Aldridge obituary in the May 22, 1996 edition.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Audrey Gertrude Aldridge1,2

F, b. July 25, 1909, d. April 10, 2005
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Aldredge2,3,4,5,6 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943
MotherMaranda Alice Conner2,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935
     Audrey Gertrude Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-4115.7 She was born on July 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She died on April 10, 2005 at Virginia at age 95.1,7 She Audrey Gertrude Aldridge, 95, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She is survived by a sister, Kate A. Bowles of Vinton; a sister-in-law, Virgie Aldridge of Salem; three nieces, Peggy Musselman of Blue Ridge, Helen Sue Smith of Copper Hill, Ruby and Orel Hollins of Hillsboro, N.C; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service 1 p.m. April 13, 2005 at the Salem Church Cemetery in Copper Hill with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. There will be no night visitation. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on April 12, 2005.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 160, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 111, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Gertrude Aldridge obituary in the Apr 12, 2005 edition.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge1,2,3,4

F, b. November 1, 1876, d. September 26, 1936
FatherWilliam H. Aldredge2,1,5,4 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner1,2,5,4 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918
     Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 She was born on November 1, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4 She married Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4 As of December 21, 1893,her married name was Poff. Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge died on September 26, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.6,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 354, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 79, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 335, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 184, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 98, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff b. January 4, 1877, d. November 17, 1927
Marriage*Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge married Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her husband's WWI Draft Registration card.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S2750] City of Salem VA Archives - Church Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/

Harvey Lemons Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. July 24, 1882, d. August 15, 1882
FatherWilliam H. Aldredge2,3 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner2,3 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918
     Harvey Lemons Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on July 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He died on August 15, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria. The Salem Cemetery listing has a death date of Dec 10, 1882.2,1

Citations

  1. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  2. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Minnis Daniel Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. May 2, 1884, d. November 3, 1971
FatherWilliam H. Aldredge4,6,10,9 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner4,6,10,9 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5834.11 Minnis Daniel Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,9 He was born on May 2, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,11,4,5,6,7,9 He married Maggie Lee Perdue, daughter of Robert E. Perdue and Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, on April 6, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3,6 Minnis Daniel Aldridge died on November 3, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.1,12,6,9

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1900Dwelling 255, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 10, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaMinnis and his family were enumerated in the household of his mother Sarah14
1920Dwelling 6, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1930Dwelling 249, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 90, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farm laborer14
1920Farmer15
1930Farmer16
1940Farmer17

Family

Maggie Lee Perdue b. November 1, 1889, d. May 22, 1969
Marriage*Minnis Daniel Aldridge married Maggie Lee Perdue, daughter of Robert E. Perdue and Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, on April 6, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Minnis D. Aldridge.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Maggie Perdue Aldridge.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maggie Lee Perdue Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Magdalene Aldridge obituary in the Mar 14, 2012 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lenora Amanda Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 1, 1880, d. October 21, 1977
FatherWilliam H. Aldredge6,1,2,7,8,9,3,5 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner6,1,2,7,8,9,3,5 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918
     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-5509.10 Lenora Amanda Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,2,3,4 She was born on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,10,1,2,3,4 She married Jacob Conner Spangler, son of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on February 22, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,13,5 As of February 22, 1919,her married name was Spangler.5 Lenora Amanda Aldridge and Jacob Conner Spangler were divorced on March 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14,13 Lenora Amanda Aldridge married Elijah Byrd Light, son of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on September 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 16, 1926,her married name was Light. Lenora Amanda Aldridge married George Washington Willis, son of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on October 10, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3 As of October 10, 1945,her married name was Willis. Lenora Amanda Aldridge died on October 21, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.11,12,2,3,4 She Mrs. Lenora Aldridge Willis, age 97, died Friday, October 21, 1977, in a Salem nursing home. She is survived by five step-sons, Ollie Willis, Clifton Willis, Oliver Lee Willis, all of Richmond; Roscoe Willis, Earnest Willis, both of Check; two step-daughters, Mrs. Glen Dooley, Richmond; Mrs. Arville Clowers, Check: several nieces and nephews also survive. Burial in Restvale Cemetery. on October 27, 1977.12

Census Records

1880Dwelling 354, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1900Dwelling 255, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 10, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 97, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1930Dwelling 74, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 89, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18
1950Dwelling 917, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Family 1

Jacob Conner Spangler b. September 6, 1878, d. August 17, 1959
Marriage*Lenora Amanda Aldridge married Jacob Conner Spangler, son of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on February 22, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,13,5 
Divorce* Lenora Amanda Aldridge and Jacob Conner Spangler were divorced on March 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14,13 

Family 2

Elijah Byrd Light b. December 31, 1854, d. October 15, 1935
Marriage*Lenora Amanda Aldridge married Elijah Byrd Light, son of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on September 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Family 3

George Washington Willis b. December 23, 1879, d. August 2, 1958
Marriage*Lenora Amanda Aldridge married George Washington Willis, son of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on October 10, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Leonora Aldridge Willis obituary in an undated edition.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S726] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 10.
  15. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Infant Conner

M, b. October 10, 1925, d. October 10, 1925
FatherAaron Conner1 b. November 2, 1883, d. August 6, 1947
MotherOra Odell Perdue1 b. June 19, 1892, d. January 3, 1948
     Infant Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on October 10, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 10, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Maggie Lee Perdue1,2,3,4

F, b. November 1, 1889, d. May 22, 1969
FatherRobert E. Perdue2 b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949
MotherRowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson2 b. May 14, 1862, d. February 2, 1961
     Maggie Lee Perdue was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1,3 She COPPER HILL - Maggie Lee Perdue Aldridge, 79, wife of Minnis D. Aldridge, died Thursday at her home. Also surviving are a son, William Robert Aldridge, Copper Hill; two daughters, Miss Mildred Ilene Aldridge, Miss Magdalene Aldridge, Copper Hill; three brothers, J. M. Perdue, Porter Perdue, Cromer Perdue, Copper Hill. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in Restvale Cemetery.1 She was born on November 1, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3 She married Minnis Daniel Aldridge, son of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on April 6, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1,3 As of April 6, 1909,her married name was Aldridge. Maggie Lee Perdue died on May 22, 1969 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.5,6,1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 10, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 6, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 249, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 90, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Minnis Daniel Aldridge b. May 2, 1884, d. November 3, 1971
Marriage*Maggie Lee Perdue married Minnis Daniel Aldridge, son of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on April 6, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maggie Lee Perdue Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Magdalene Aldridge obituary in the Mar 14, 2012 edition.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Maggie Perdue Aldridge.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Robert Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1910, d. December 4, 1997
FatherMinnis Daniel Aldridge5,2,3,6,7,8,4 b. May 2, 1884, d. November 3, 1971
MotherMaggie Lee Perdue2,3,6,7,8,4 b. November 1, 1889, d. May 22, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-5972.9 William Robert Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10 He was born on March 5, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 He married Sally Willie Pasley on June 4, 1960 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,4 William Robert Aldridge died on December 4, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.10,9 He ALDRIDGE, William Robert, 87, of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 4, 1997, in a local hospital. He was a retired Vice President of Stephenson & Aldridge Furniture Company and a member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F and A.M. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sally Pasley Aldridge; sister, Magdalene Aldridge, both of Roanoke; cousins of great help, Leslie Perdue, of Bent Mountain, Stanley Perdue, of Salem and Jim Perdue, of Bent Mountain. Funeral Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 11:30 a.m., Saturday with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Check, Va., In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Bent Mountain Fire or Rescue Squad. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. on December 5, 1997.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 10, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 6, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 89, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Truck driver11

Family

Sally Willie Pasley b. January 5, 1914, d. December 25, 2003
Marriage*William Robert Aldridge married Sally Willie Pasley on June 4, 1960 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sally Pasley Aldridge obituary in the Dec 27, 2003 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Maggie Perdue Aldridge.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maggie Lee Perdue Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Minnis D. Aldridge.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Magdalene Aldridge obituary in the Mar 14, 2012 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Robert Aldridge obituary in the Dec 5, 1997 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Catherine Flynt

F, b. circa 1785, d. November 20, 1860
     Catherine Flynt was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born circa 1785 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.1 She married Leonard Aldredge, son of William G. "the Settler" Aldredge and Anny Unknown, on April 18, 1809 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.2 As of April 18, 1809,her married name was Aldredge. Catherine Flynt died on November 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Leonard Aldredge b. circa 1789, d. December, 1854
Marriage*She married Leonard Aldredge, son of William G. "the Settler" Aldredge and Anny Unknown, on April 18, 1809 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.