Catherine Conner1,2

F, b. circa 1854
FatherJohn R. Conner1,2 b. circa 1805
MotherDoshia/Docia Wilson1,2 b. January 31, 1810, d. March 20, 1890
     Catherine Conner was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 448, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 180, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Charles Engle Sumner1,2

M, b. December 27, 1861, d. March 24, 1929
     Charles Engle Sumner was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He was born on December 27, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2,5 He married Margaret E. Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, on February 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 Charles Engle Sumner died on March 24, 1929 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 67.3,4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 47, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 92, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farm operator9

Family

Margaret E. Iddings b. September 14, 1869, d. February 12, 1955
Marriage*Charles Engle Sumner married Margaret E. Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, on February 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  4. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles E. Sumner death certificate.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the H. C. Light 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the May 9, 1962 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ollie Aridell Hoback1,2,3,4

F, b. May 3, 1871, d. June 26, 1953
FatherFerdinand West Hoback5 b. July 30, 1847, d. February 25, 1916
MotherHarriet Virginia Emma Shank5 b. October 8, 1856, d. May 2, 1882
     Ollie Aridell Hoback was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,6 She was born on May 3, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She married Giles Washington Iddings, son of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, on January 12, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4,7 As of January 12, 1893,her married name was Iddings.4 Ollie Aridell Hoback died on June 26, 1953 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2,7 She Hinton, June 26 - Mrs. Ollie Iddings, 81, of Marie, died this afternoon at the Hinton Hospital following an illness of about two years. She had been a patient in the hospital since Monday. Mrs. Iddings is survived by her husband, Giles W. Iddings, three sons, Henry, Oak Hill, Joe and Leslie of Marie, two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Light, Marie and Mrs. I. O. Walker of Charleston; one brother, Jeff Hoback of Washington, D.C., and one sister, Mrs. Callie Woodrum of Marie. She is survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at three o'clock at the New Hope church. on June 27, 1953.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 89, District 87, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 184, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 34, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 82, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 99, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 32, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 162, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia12

Family

Giles Washington Iddings b. August 26, 1870, d. December 24, 1954
Marriage*Ollie Aridell Hoback married Giles Washington Iddings, son of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, on January 12, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Leslie H. Iddings obituary in the Nov 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ollie Iddings death certificate.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Hoback marriage record.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ollie Iddings obituary in the Jun 27, 1953 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carrie V. Hedrick death certificate.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph D. Iddings obituary in the Jun 3, 1970 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bess V. Light obituary in the Jul 12, 1972 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hessie Iddings death record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hessie Iddings birth record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Wooldridge marriage record.
  19. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henry Iddings obituary in the Mar 27, 1975 edition.
  20. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Giles W. Iddings obituary in the Dec 27, 1954 edition.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Kidd marriage record.
  22. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Martha Jane Iddings1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 14, 1889, d. September 18, 1979
FatherAnderson Lafayette Iddings2,1,3,7,4 b. October 11, 1864, d. September 11, 1951
MotherLaura Laverna Whitenack1,2,3,7,4 b. November 18, 1868, d. June 6, 1941
     Martha Jane Iddings was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,9,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-44-2922.10 She was born on September 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3,10,9 She married Alonzo L. "Alonza" Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on October 26, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3,4,5 As of October 26, 1908,her married name was Lawrence. Martha Jane Iddings died on September 18, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.8,3,4,9,6 She Mrs. Martha Jane Iddings Lawrence, age 90, died in a Salem hospital Tuesday. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bower, Floyd, with whom she made her home. Interment in the Iddings Cemetery. on September 19, 1979.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 141, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 179, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 100, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 79, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 32, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Dwelling 51, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1950Retail store keeper16

Family

Alonzo L. "Alonza" Lawrence b. June 11, 1889, d. December 30, 1953
Marriage*Martha Jane Iddings married Alonzo L. "Alonza" Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on October 26, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Alonzo L. Lawrence obituary in the Dec 31, 1953 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Jane Iddings Lawrence obituary in the Sep 19, 1979 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rufus T. Nolley

M, b. April, 1839, d. after 1900
     Rufus T. Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in April, 1839 at Virginia. He married Catherine Weaver, daughter of George Weaver and Mary "Polly" Sowers, on December 19, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Rufus T. Nolley died after 1900.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 162, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1860Field hand3

Family

Catherine Weaver b. circa 1839
Marriage*Rufus T. Nolley married Catherine Weaver, daughter of George Weaver and Mary "Polly" Sowers, on December 19, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Catherine Weaver1

F, b. circa 1839
FatherGeorge Weaver1 b. circa 1783, d. 1857
MotherMary "Polly" Sowers2,1 b. 1801, d. December 13, 1885
     Catherine Weaver was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born circa 1839 at Virginia.2 She married Rufus T. Nolley on December 19, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 19, 1859,her married name was Nolley.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 162, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Rufus T. Nolley b. April, 1839, d. after 1900
Marriage*Catherine Weaver married Rufus T. Nolley on December 19, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lydia M. Vest1,2

F, b. April, 1842, d. after April, 1910
FatherCharles Vest2,1 b. May 8, 1811, d. June 10, 1880
MotherMartha A. Iddings1,2 b. 1801, d. December 7, 1858
     Lydia M. Vest Listed as a widow in the 1910 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was born in April, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married James R. Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on January 12, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of January 12, 1864,her married name was Whitenack. Lydia M. Vest died after April, 1910.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

James R. Whitenack b. July, 1843, d. before April, 1910
Marriage*Lydia M. Vest married James R. Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on January 12, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

James R. Whitenack1,2

M, b. July, 1843, d. before April, 1910
FatherWilliam Harry Whitenack Sr.2,1 b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897
MotherBetsy "Bidsy" Lambert1,2 b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870
     James R. Whitenack was born in July, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Lydia M. Vest, daughter of Charles Vest and Martha A. Iddings, on January 12, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 James R. Whitenack died before April, 1910.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Lydia M. Vest b. April, 1842, d. after April, 1910
Marriage*James R. Whitenack married Lydia M. Vest, daughter of Charles Vest and Martha A. Iddings, on January 12, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Laban D. Wilson1,2

M, b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920
FatherDaniel Wilson1 b. 1820, d. before 1900
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Sowder1 b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890
     Laban D. Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 4, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, daughter of Isaac Conner and Caroline Gray, on January 11, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Laban D. Wilson died on January 13, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 183, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 134, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1870Farm laborer3
1880Farmer4
1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7

Family

Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
Marriage*Laban D. Wilson married Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, daughter of Isaac Conner and Caroline Gray, on January 11, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [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. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  13. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  14. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  15. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram1,2

M, b. August 19, 1814, d. December 28, 1861
     Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram was buried at Beckner Cemetery #2, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 19, 1814 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Matilda Ann Willis on April 17, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram died on December 28, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 47; Died of fever.2

Family

Matilda Ann Willis b. April 17, 1824, d. August 27, 1895
Marriage*He married Matilda Ann Willis on April 17, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S10877] Beckner Cemetery #2, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S340] Paula Ward, "Descendants of George McNeely Ingram."
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.

Matilda Ann Willis1

F, b. April 17, 1824, d. August 27, 1895
     Matilda Ann Willis was buried at Beckner Cemetery #2, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on April 17, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram on April 17, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of April 17, 1843,her married name was Ingram. Matilda Ann Willis died on August 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram b. August 19, 1814, d. December 28, 1861
Marriage*Matilda Ann Willis married Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram on April 17, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S10877] Beckner Cemetery #2, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.

Sarah Catherine Payne1,2

F, b. August 31, 1826, d. August 27, 1892
FatherLewis Payne3 b. May 7, 1792, d. April, 1860
MotherElizabeth Hansford Bowen3
     Sarah Catherine Payne was buried at Kelley-Ingram Cemetery, just off Blue Ridge Parkway on Franklin Pike Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 31, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Joseph Pedigo Kelley, son of George Washington Kelley and Sarah Jane Webster, on December 24, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of December 24, 1849,her married name was Kelley.4,2 Sarah Catherine Payne died on August 27, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.1,2

Family

Joseph Pedigo Kelley b. circa 1829, d. December 12, 1862
Marriage*She married Joseph Pedigo Kelley, son of George Washington Kelley and Sarah Jane Webster, on December 24, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S339] Paula Ward, Kelley-Ingram Cemetery.
  2. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  3. [S596] Dr. Amos D Wood, Floyd County, A History of Its People and Places.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.

Lewis Payne1

M, b. May 7, 1792, d. April, 1860
     Lewis Payne was born on May 7, 1792 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Elizabeth Hansford Bowen on December 21, 1820 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.2,1 Lewis Payne died in April, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67; Died by suicide.3

Family

Elizabeth Hansford Bowen
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Hansford Bowen on December 21, 1820 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S952] Col. Brook Payne, The Paynes of Virginia.
  2. [S596] Dr. Amos D Wood, Floyd County, A History of Its People and Places.
  3. [S951] U.S. Federal Census, U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880.

Daniel Wilson1

M, b. 1820, d. before 1900
     Daniel Wilson There is some speculation that Daniel Wilson could be the son of Joshua Wilson and Christina Conner. The middle names of two of their children were Conner and Christina. He In the 1880 Census of Locust Grove Disttrict, Virginia, Elizabeth is mentioned with Daniel still alive. In the 1890 Census, Elizabeth is gone, Daniel is living with son James W., wife, son, and younger daughters Callie and Manda age 16. In 1900 census, Daniel is gone, and James W. is head of household. He was born in 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, daughter of Daniel Sowder and Martha "Mary" Sumpter, on June 3, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Daniel Wilson died before 1900.

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890
Marriage*Daniel Wilson married Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, daughter of Daniel Sowder and Martha "Mary" Sumpter, on June 3, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

George Nathan Kelley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 16, 1861, d. January 16, 1927
FatherMoses Greer Kelley6,2,7,8,5 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner6,2,7,8,5 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     George Nathan Kelley was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9 He was born on September 16, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese, daughter of William DeWeese and Emily Mary Gray, on February 14, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 George Nathan Kelley died on January 16, 1927 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 124, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 5, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 16, District 97, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Laborer8
1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer10

Family

Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese b. August, 1860
Marriage*George Nathan Kelley married Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese, daughter of William DeWeese and Emily Mary Gray, on February 14, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1866, d. July 7, 1894
FatherMoses Greer Kelley5,4,2,3 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner5,4,2,3 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley was born on May 16, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 She married Jefferson Lafayette Kelley, son of Joseph Pedigo Kelley and Sarah Catherine Payne, on October 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley died on July 7, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 28; Died of fever.1,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley b. February, 1860, d. July 1, 1937
Marriage*Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley married Jefferson Lafayette Kelley, son of Joseph Pedigo Kelley and Sarah Catherine Payne, on October 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  6. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Minnie Emma Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. September 30, 1893, d. November 4, 1982
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,2,3,5 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,2,3,5 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Minnie Emma Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,5,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0057.7 She was born on September 30, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7,6,5 She married John Lee Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Mary Elizabeth Carr, on February 10, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5,4,8 Minnie Emma Hall died on November 4, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.3,6,5 She Minnie Emma Hall, age 89, of 3906 Greenlawn Ave., N.W., passed. She was the widow of John Lee Hall. Survivors include one son, Estile A. Hall, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. (C.D.) Mary Effie Franklin, Roanoke; one brother, Jesse Hall. Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Gay Price, Roanoke; also ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 5, 1982.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 102, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 85, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 73, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 284, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 157, District 10-18, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 72, District 10-34, Staunton District, Bedford Co., Virginia13

Family

John Lee Hall b. March 6, 1890, d. May 18, 1980
Marriage*Minnie Emma Hall married John Lee Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Mary Elizabeth Carr, on February 10, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Emma Hall obituary in the Nov 5, 1982 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lee Hall obituary in the May 19, 1980 edition.
  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 Estile Andrew Hall obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

James O. Kelley1,2

M, b. December 27, 1869, d. August 3, 1896
FatherMoses Greer Kelley3,4,1,2,5 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner3,4,1,2 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     James O. Kelley was born on December 27, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on August 3, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26; Died of consumption.4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1880Laborer2

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  4. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  5. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

John Martin Kelly1

M, b. August 10, 1871, d. July 3, 1942
FatherMoses Greer Kelley2,3,4 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner2,3,4 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     John Martin Kelly was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 236-05-7052.4 He was born on August 10, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd circa 1893.5,6 John Martin Kelly died on July 3, 1942 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 70.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 173, District 82, Landgraff, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 419, District 60, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 85, District 31, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 2, District 24-44, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1910Coal mine blacksmith6
1920Coal company blacksmith
1930Coal mine blacksmith9

Family

Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd b. February 19, 1877, d. March 19, 1942
Marriage*John Martin Kelly married Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd circa 1893.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3311] Walnut Grove Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John M. Kelly death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Elizabeth Kelly death certificate.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora Lee Cannaday obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma I. Whittington obituary in the Mar 19, 1973 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whittington-Kelly marriage record.
  16. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kelly-Hundley marriage record.

Thomas Lee Kelley1,2,3,4

M, b. February 14, 1873, d. June 22, 1946
FatherMoses Greer Kelley1,5,6,7,8,9 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner5,1,6,8,9 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     Thomas Lee Kelley was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on February 14, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 11, 1873.5,2,3,4 He married Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest, daughter of Samuel Dewey Vest and Mary "Polly" Vest, on March 28, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,9 Thomas Lee Kelley died on June 22, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 5, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 26, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 70, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 54, District 14, Election District 4, Harford Co., Maryland14
1940Dwelling 116, District 3-69, Baltimore, Maryland15

Occupation

1900Farm laborer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Dairy farmer14

Family

Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest b. June 21, 1873, d. March 18, 1937
Marriage*Thomas Lee Kelley married Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest, daughter of Samuel Dewey Vest and Mary "Polly" Vest, on March 28, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  7. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Howard Lawrence Kelley obituary in the Apr 2, 1987 edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the McNeil-Kelley marriage announcement in the Jan 2, 1938 edition.

Lucy Ann Kelley1,2,3,4

F, b. May, 1875, d. September 16, 1931
FatherMoses Greer Kelley1,2,5,3,6 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner1,2,6 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     Lucy Ann Kelley was born in May, 1875 at Virginia.5 As of February 24, 1907,her married name was Bell.6 She married George Martin Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on February 24, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,6 Lucy Ann Kelley died on September 16, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.3,4 She Funeral services and burial will take place this afternoon at Floyd, Va., for Mrs. Lucy Kelley Bell, who died Wednesday night in a hospital at Roanoke. The deccased was a sister of Mrs. John Oakes, Bluejay, W. Va., and John M. Kelley, of Eckman. Surviving Mrs. Bell are a daughter, Miss Stella Bell, Floyd; two sons, Oscar Bell, Roanoke, and Eldridge Bell, Floyd; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Oakes, BlueJay; Mrs. J. L. Turner, Roanoke; John M. Kelley, Eckman and T. L. Kelley, of Whithall, Md. on September 18, 1931.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 22, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 17, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 89, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 63, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

George Martin Bell b. March 23, 1872, d. January 3, 1923
Marriage*Lucy Ann Kelley married George Martin Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on February 24, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucy Kelley Bell obituary in the Sep 18, 1931 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Sarah Eliza Kelley1,2

F, b. August 6, 1877, d. October 14, 1954
FatherMoses Greer Kelley3,2,4,5 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner3,2,4,5 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     Sarah Eliza Kelley was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 She Mrs. Sarah E. Turner, 77, former Roanoker and widow of John Turner, died Thursday morning at her home in Washington, D.C. Surviving are a daughter and five sons; Miss Chloe Ann Turner, Washington, D.C; Roscoe J. Turner, Farmington; Jack I. Turner, Miami, Fla; Alva L. Turner, Curtis L. Turner and Claude E. Turner, Washington, D.C. Interment will be in Evergreen.7 She was born on August 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 13, 1877.3,2,6 As of November 15, 1899,her married name was Turner.2 She married John Lee Turner on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 1, 1935,her married name was Hale.5 Sarah Eliza Kelley married George Washington Hale on December 1, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Sarah Eliza Kelley and George Washington Hale were divorced on October 18, 1938 at Virginia.8 Sarah Eliza Kelley died on October 14, 1954 at Washington, D.C., at age 77.6,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 30, District 124, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 139, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 271, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 138, District 1-234, Washington, D.C.13
1950Dwelling 19, District 120-64, Roanoke, Virginia14

Family 1

John Lee Turner b. June 7, 1879, d. August 28, 1918
Marriage*Sarah Eliza Kelley married John Lee Turner on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

George Washington Hale b. March 28, 1873, d. September 6, 1943
Marriage*Sarah Eliza Kelley married George Washington Hale on December 1, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Sarah Eliza Kelley and George Washington Hale were divorced on October 18, 1938 at Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [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&
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sarah E. Turner obituary.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Prudence Jane Kelley1,2,3

F, b. March 19, 1880, d. March 3, 1948
FatherMoses Greer Kelley2,1,4,3,5 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner2,1,4,3 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     Prudence Jane Kelley was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on March 19, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married John Anthony Okes, son of William Winfield Scott Oakes and Catherine Rosabelle Moran, on April 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 As of April 3, 1907,her married name was Okes. Prudence Jane Kelley died on March 3, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.7 She Mrs. Prudence J. Okes, age 67, wife of John A. Okes of Beaver, died Wednesday afternoon in a local hospital after an extended illness. The body is at Calfee Funeral Home. Arrangements are incomplete. Besides the widower, survivors include two sons, Karl J. of Beaver and Kermit K. of Beckley; one daughter, Pauline Okes, at home; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Turner, Washington, D.C., and three grandchildren. on March 4, 1948.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 36, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 22, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 330, District 129, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 60, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 491, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 2, District 41-12, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family

John Anthony Okes b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976
Marriage*Prudence Jane Kelley married John Anthony Okes, son of William Winfield Scott Oakes and Catherine Rosabelle Moran, on April 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Prudence J. Okes obituary in the Mar 6, 1948 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Prudence J. Okes obituary in the Mar 4, 1948 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.
  14. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oakes-Truman marriage record.
  16. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder1,2

F, b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890
FatherDaniel Sowder2 b. December 25, 1789, d. February 4, 1854
MotherMartha "Mary" Sumpter2 b. September 3, 1798, d. November 2, 1883
     Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder was born on October 23, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married Daniel Wilson on June 3, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 3, 1842,her married name was Wilson. Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder died before 1890.

Family

Daniel Wilson b. 1820, d. before 1900
Marriage*She married Daniel Wilson on June 3, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Sallie Kelley1

F, b. circa 1882, d. August, 1884
FatherMoses Greer Kelley1 b. September, 1839, d. 1903
MotherKesiah Catherine Conner1 b. September 26, 1840, d. April 13, 1891
     Sallie Kelley was born circa 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died in August, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.1

Citations

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

Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest1,2,3

F, b. June 21, 1873, d. March 18, 1937
FatherSamuel Dewey Vest1,2,3,4 b. August 5, 1838, d. May 13, 1911
MotherMary "Polly" Vest1,2,3,4 b. December 19, 1836, d. June 28, 1886
     Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on June 21, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Jun 5, 1873.5,2,6,4 She married Thomas Lee Kelley, son of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on March 28, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,3 As of March 28, 1893,her married name was Kelley.2 Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest died on March 18, 1937 at Maryland at age 63.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 5, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 26, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 70, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 54, District 14, Election District 4, Harford Co., Maryland11

Family

Thomas Lee Kelley b. February 14, 1873, d. June 22, 1946
Marriage*Martha Abigail "Gillie" Vest married Thomas Lee Kelley, son of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on March 28, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  5. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
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Henry D. King1,2

M, b. 1801, d. circa 1850
FatherJohn King1 b. 1757, d. 1843
MotherSarah Addair1
     Henry D. King was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born in 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Sarah Ann Bartlett, daughter of Rueben Bartlett and Elizabeth Jackson, on September 4, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,5,3 Henry D. King died circa 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Sarah Ann Bartlett b. circa 1808, d. March 2, 1884
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Bartlett, daughter of Rueben Bartlett and Elizabeth Jackson, on September 4, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of John King.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  6. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Joseph D. King death certificate.
  7. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Ann Bartlett

F, b. circa 1808, d. March 2, 1884
FatherRueben Bartlett1,2,3
MotherElizabeth Jackson4,3
     Sarah Ann Bartlett was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born circa 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Henry D. King, son of John King and Sarah Addair, on September 4, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 As of September 4, 1827,her married name was King. Sarah Ann Bartlett died on March 2, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Henry D. King b. 1801, d. circa 1850
Marriage*She married Henry D. King, son of John King and Sarah Addair, on September 4, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Joseph D. King death certificate.
  6. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.