Nancy A. "Nannie" Gray1,2,3

F, b. May, 1853, d. before May 5, 1910
FatherJoseph Howard Gray Sr.1,2,4,3 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863
MotherNancy G. Walton1,2,3 b. circa 1813
     Nancy A. "Nannie" Gray was born in May, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married James Asa Spangler, son of David Palmer Spangler and Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, on October 19, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 19, 1875,her married name was Spangler. Nancy A. "Nannie" Gray died before May 5, 1910; Her husband was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 480, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 473, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 180, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

James Asa Spangler b. August, 1854, d. March 7, 1930
Marriage*Nancy A. "Nannie" Gray married James Asa Spangler, son of David Palmer Spangler and Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, on October 19, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
  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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  10. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Anthony Showalter1

M, b. August 25, 1819, d. January 19, 1897
     Anthony Showalter was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Eliza J. Hall. Anthony Showalter was born on August 25, 1819.1 He died on January 19, 1897 at age 77.1

Family

Eliza J. Hall b. October 1, 1823, d. August 27, 1878
Marriage*He married Eliza J. Hall
Child

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  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.

Eliza J. Hall

F, b. October 1, 1823, d. August 27, 1878
     Eliza J. Hall married Anthony Showalter. Eliza J. Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Showalter. She was born on October 1, 1823.1 She died on August 27, 1878 at age 54.1

Family

Anthony Showalter b. August 25, 1819, d. January 19, 1897
Marriage*She married Anthony Showalter
Child

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Richards1,2

M, b. circa 1841
FatherJohn Richards1 b. June 10, 1810, d. July 21, 1891
MotherMartha Harris1 b. May 14, 1814, d. November 27, 1905
     William Richards was born circa 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Elmira Hall, daughter of David A. Hall and Abigail Iddings, on January 19, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Elmira Hall b. April 27, 1848
Marriage*William Richards married Elmira Hall, daughter of David A. Hall and Abigail Iddings, on January 19, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

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.

Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. November 19, 1896, d. April 23, 1985
FatherJohn William Lawrence2,1,4,5,6,7,3,8 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner1,2,4,5,6,7,3,8 b. August 25, 1870, d. February 5, 1930
     Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,11,3,8 Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0991.12 She was born on November 19, 1896 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,2,1,11,12,7,3 She married Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall, son of Callahill Wade "C. W." Hall and Sarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery, on February 16, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11 As of February 16, 1917,her married name was Hall. Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence and Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall were divorced on August 1, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 As of November 9, 1955,her married name was Hopkins.7 Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence married Chester Theodore Hopkins on November 9, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence and Chester Theodore Hopkins were divorced on April 12, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence died on April 23, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.9,10,11,3,8 She Mrs. Eliza Lawrence Hall, of 777 Boulevard, Salem, widow of Edgar E. Hall, passed away April 23rd in a local hospital. She was the daughter of John William and Elizabeth Conner Lawrence of Floyd County. She was born and reared in Floyd County but spent most of her life in Salem. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She was the devoted mother of son, Euray E. Hall, Muldrow. Okla; four daughters, Mrs. Buford C. (Eula) Goodwin, Salem; Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Sides, Roanoke, Mrs. P. L. (Agatha Frances) Smith, Jr., Salem; Pauline Seal, Salem; the loving grandmother of sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. She was the dear sister of one brother, Stanley Lawrence, Check: three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Lawrence, Salem; Mrs. Ada Texter, Salem; Mrs. Myrtle Hamblin, Roanoke. Interment the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd. on April 24, 1985.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 160, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 23, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 76, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Family 1

Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall b. August 6, 1884, d. June 14, 1966
Marriage*Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence married Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall, son of Callahill Wade "C. W." Hall and Sarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery, on February 16, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11 
Divorce* Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence and Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall were divorced on August 1, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Chester Theodore Hopkins b. April 5, 1894, d. July 7, 1961
Marriage*Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence married Chester Theodore Hopkins on November 9, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Divorce* Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence and Chester Theodore Hopkins were divorced on April 12, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Abe J. Lawrence obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Lawrence Hall obituary in the Apr 24, 1985 edition.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Hall Garven Sides obituary in the Jun 20, 2002 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Eldon Hall obituary in the Jun 15, 1966 edition.

Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 6, 1884, d. June 14, 1966
FatherCallahill Wade "C. W." Hall9,5,4,7 b. November 26, 1854, d. September 28, 1928
MotherSarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery4,5,7 b. October 12, 1854, d. July 15, 1898
     Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 227-16-0990.10 He was born on August 6, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Aug 6, 1883.1,3,5,4,6,7,10,11,12 He married Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on February 16, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7 Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence were divorced on August 1, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall died on June 14, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.1,3,8 He Edgar Eldon Hall, 82, 213 Goodwin Ave., Salem, died Tuesday in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eliza E. Hall; a son, Sgt. Euray Hall, Japan; four daughters, Mrs. Perry L. Smith Jr., Mrs. Larry Graven, both of Roanoke, Mrs. B. C. Goodwin, Radford, Mrs. Pauline Hall Kilvy, Alexandria; a brother, Leslie Hall, Lafayette. on June 15, 1966.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 76, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1930Farmer15

Family

Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence b. November 19, 1896, d. April 23, 1985
Marriage*Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall married Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on February 16, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7 
Divorce* Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence were divorced on August 1, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Hall Garven Sides obituary in the Jun 20, 2002 edition.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Eldon Hall obituary in the Jun 15, 1966 edition.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the C. W. Hall obituary in the Oct 18, 1928 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 2, 1874, d. May 13, 1965
FatherCharles D. "Charlie" Hall1,2,7,8,9 b. September 1, 1843
MotherAdeline F. Spangler1,2,7,8,9 b. August, 1845
     His Social Security Number was 233-16-3852.10 Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,11 He was born on December 2, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,10,9,11 He married Mary Ellen Broyles on April 14, 1909 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.12 Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall died on May 13, 1965 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.9,11,13 He Retired jeweler Andrew C. Hall, 90, of 1608 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar, died yesterday in Southern Hills Hospital. Mr. Hall operated Hall's Watch Repair in the Arcade in Charleston for 55 years. He was a member of Dunbar Kingdom Hall. Surviving: wife, Mary; sons, Everett E. of Dunbar, Buck of Sissonviile, Russell of Charleston, Dan of California; daughters, Mrs. Gene Smith and Mrs. Kathleen Adams of Dunbar, Mrs. Ruth Anderson of Akron, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Laura Light of Columbus, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. on May 14, 1965.13

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 73, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 161, District 129, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 6, District 100, Springville, Greenup Co., Kentucky4
1930Dwelling 94, District 8, Springville, Greenup Co., Kentucky5
1940Dwelling 291, District 20-116, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 27, District 20-153, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1900Teacher2
1910Grocery store proprietor and manager3
1920Silversmith4
1930Jewelry repairman5
1940Jeweler14
1950Watch maker15

Family

Mary Ellen Broyles b. July 6, 1883, d. June 9, 1978
Marriage*Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall married Mary Ellen Broyles on April 14, 1909 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew C. Hall death certificate.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S4046] Grandview Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hall-Broyles marriage record.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Andrew C. Hall obituary in the May 14, 1965 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Romanus Conner1,2

M, b. October 30, 1881
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner2,3 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin2,3 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Romanus Conner was born on October 30, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1900Farmer2

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Louisa Hall1,2

F, b. October 15, 1876
FatherCharles D. "Charlie" Hall1,2 b. September 1, 1843
MotherAdeline F. Spangler1,2 b. August, 1845
     Louisa Hall was born on October 15, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She Not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census on June 12, 1880.3

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Laura B. Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. January 10, 1877, d. December 13, 1971
FatherCharles D. "Charlie" Hall1,2,3 b. September 1, 1843
MotherAdeline F. Spangler1,2,3 b. August, 1845
     Laura B. Hall was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.4 She was born on January 10, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the 1900 Census Laura lists her birth date as Oct, 1877 and her grave stone has Mar 10, 1877.1,5,3,4 As of January 9, 1894,her married name was Light.1 She married Orestees T. "Restee" "Rudy" Light, son of Madison Light and Antonetta/Ganzetta E. Aldridge, on January 9, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Laura B. Hall died on December 13, 1971 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 94.6,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 113, District 131, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 199, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 256, District 231, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio8
1930Dwelling 353, District 233, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio9
1940Dwelling 8, District 93-260, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio10
1950District 94-513, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio11

Family

Orestees T. "Restee" "Rudy" Light b. November 26, 1874, d. January 12, 1952
Marriage*Laura B. Hall married Orestees T. "Restee" "Rudy" Light, son of Madison Light and Antonetta/Ganzetta E. Aldridge, on January 9, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  4. [S3337] Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Virgil A. Light obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Quesenberry W. "Cruse" Hall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February, 1879, d. January 20, 1919
FatherCharles D. "Charlie" Hall1,2,4 b. September 1, 1843
MotherAdeline F. Spangler1,2,4 b. August, 1845
     Quesenberry W. "Cruse" Hall was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born in February, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Virginia Pearl Crawford circa 1907.3,6 Quesenberry W. "Cruse" Hall died on January 20, 1919 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 39.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 73, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 200, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2
1910Farmer3

Family

Virginia Pearl Crawford b. May 27, 1892, d. January 25, 1960
Marriage*Quesenberry W. "Cruse" Hall married Virginia Pearl Crawford circa 1907.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cruse Hall death certificate.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Pearl Oney obituary in the Jan 26, 1960 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert Aaron Hall obituary in the Aug 1, 1977 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Adaline Hall obituary in the Dec 21, 1985 edition.

Susannah Catherine Simpson1

F, b. circa 1838, d. January 2, 1889
     Susannah Catherine Simpson was born circa 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married James Richard "Jim" Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on July 17, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of July 17, 1867,her married name was Hall. Susannah Catherine Simpson died on January 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of paralysis.5,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 129, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 247, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

James Richard "Jim" Hall b. June 8, 1845, d. January 30, 1944
Marriage*Susannah Catherine Simpson married James Richard "Jim" Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on July 17, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  5. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

John William "Bill" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 20, 1868, d. December 22, 1943
FatherJames Richard "Jim" Hall3,2,4,5,6,7 b. June 8, 1845, d. January 30, 1944
MotherSusannah Catherine Simpson2,3,4,5,6,7 b. circa 1838, d. January 2, 1889
     John William "Bill" Hall was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 20, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,7 He married Octavia Aldridge, daughter of William M. Aldredge and Lucy Ann Aldredge, on August 8, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 John William "Bill" Hall died on December 22, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 129, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 247, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 75, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 73, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 54, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 14, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 4, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Octavia Aldridge b. November 12, 1868, d. 1904
Marriage*John William "Bill" Hall married Octavia Aldridge, daughter of William M. Aldredge and Lucy Ann Aldredge, on August 8, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Noah Hall1

M, b. July 20, 1869
FatherJames Richard "Jim" Hall1,2,3,4 b. June 8, 1845, d. January 30, 1944
MotherSusannah Catherine Simpson1,2,5,4 b. circa 1838, d. January 2, 1889
     James Noah Hall Died when he fell from a horse into a stream and he drowned.1 He was born on July 20, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 129, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 247, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 73, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Octavia Aldridge1,2

F, b. November 12, 1868, d. 1904
FatherWilliam M. Aldredge1,2 b. October 8, 1826, d. July 16, 1914
MotherLucy Ann Aldredge1,2 b. March 6, 1831, d. August 3, 1889
     Octavia Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John William "Bill" Hall, son of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Susannah Catherine Simpson, on August 8, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of August 8, 1889,her married name was Hall. Octavia Aldridge died in 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

John William "Bill" Hall b. May 20, 1868, d. December 22, 1943
Marriage*Octavia Aldridge married John William "Bill" Hall, son of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Susannah Catherine Simpson, on August 8, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hannah Emaline Sweeney1,2

F, b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
FatherBenjamin Sweeney/Swinney3,1,4 b. November 23, 1832, d. August 8, 1882
MotherCatherine "Fanny" Underwood3,1,4 b. March 30, 1832, d. March 18, 1922
     Hannah Emaline Sweeney was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on December 12, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Bird Jesse Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on August 6, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of August 6, 1874,her married name was Hall. Hannah Emaline Sweeney died on February 1, 1933 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.4,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 212, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 208, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 17, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 126, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm manager10

Family

Bird Jesse Hall b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
Marriage*Hannah Emaline Sweeney married Bird Jesse Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on August 6, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  3. [S78] The Lykins Family Of New Sweden, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lykins/html/ourfamil.html
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hannah Hall death certificate.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  12. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dallas Lacy Hall death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Henry Hall death certificate.
  15. [S2093] Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C. General Records Department of State, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crickenberger-Hall marriage record.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy B. Crickenberger death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carrie Elizabeth Bruce death certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James W. Hall death certificate.
  22. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James W. Hall obituary in the Feb 26, 1933 edition.
  23. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dewey Hall obituary in the Feb 25, 1971 edition.
  24. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Roscoe S. Hall obituary in the Aug 12, 1986 edition.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Ellen Reed death certificate.
  26. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sarah Ellen Reed obituary in the Jul 2, 1968 edition.
  27. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jesse L. Hall obituary in the May 14, 1989 edition.

Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall1,2,3

M, b. August 7, 1875, d. April 19, 1939
FatherBird Jesse Hall4,5,6,7,2 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney4,5,6,7,8,2 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 7, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,8,1,2,3 He married Maude Elizabeth Gillespie circa 1901.9,10,3 Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall died on April 19, 1939 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.4,2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 212, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 188, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 128, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1920Work train conductor9
1930Farmer10

Family

Maude Elizabeth Gillespie b. October 20, 1884, d. March 2, 1955
Marriage*Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall married Maude Elizabeth Gillespie circa 1901.9,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dallas Lacy Hall death certificate.
  3. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  4. [S78] The Lykins Family Of New Sweden, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lykins/html/ourfamil.html
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thurman Eugene Hall obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Frances Hall Harvey obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Vonibell L. Hall obituary in the Mar 29, 2010 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clarence Clark Hall obituary in the Nov 30, 1992 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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Letha Mae Farley obituary in the Dec 18, 1995 edition.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cecil Everidge obituary in the Sep 29, 2000 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hubert Lewis Hall obituary in the Feb 9, 1998 edition.
  21. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Henry Hall1,2

M, b. November 21, 1876, d. April 18, 1942
FatherBird Jesse Hall3,4,1,5 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney3,4,1,5 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     John Henry Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 He was born on November 21, 1876 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5,2,7 He married Bessie Gellately circa 1920.1,8 John Henry Hall died on April 18, 1942 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.1,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 212, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Fort Wadsworth, District 825, Ward 4, Richmond, Richmond Co., New York7
1920Dwelling 215, District 2192, Ward 34, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois9
1930Dwelling 41, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 134, District 28-33, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Telegraph company mechanical engineer9
1930Blacksmith8
1940Farmer10

Family

Bessie Gellately b. circa 1883
Marriage*John Henry Hall married Bessie Gellately circa 1920.1,8 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Henry Hall death certificate.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2093] Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C. General Records Department of State, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.
  6. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Matthew "Mat" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 10, 1883, d. July 5, 1923
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner1,3,7,6 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin1,3,7 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Matthew "Mat" Conner was buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on November 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Nov 1, 1881.1,7,4 He married Mary Landis Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Matthew "Mat" Conner died on July 5, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 17, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 34, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated without his wife and daughter, but with his mother living in the household5

Occupation

1910Coal mine laborer8
1920Farm laborer5

Family

Mary Landis Sowers b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968
Marriage*Matthew "Mat" Conner married Mary Landis Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Jesse Lee Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. July 14, 1894, d. May 12, 1989
FatherBird Jesse Hall5,6,7,8,9 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney5,6,7,8,9 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     Jesse Lee Hall was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9 His Social Security Number was 234-24-7420.10 He was born on July 14, 1894 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,5,1,3,4 He married Lola Maude Sweeney circa 1915.11,2,3,9 Jesse Lee Hall died on May 12, 1989 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.10,3,9 He Jesse L. Hall, 94, of P.O. Box 728 (Lilly Highway addition), Princeton, died Friday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Princeton, he was the son of the late Byrd J. and Hanna Sweeney Hall. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Compton Construction Co., of Princeton. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Maude Sweeney Hall, one son, Basil Eugene Hall and, one daughter, Ruth Mae Tyree. Survivors: sons, Bryce Hall of Princeton, Benjamin Hall of Eden, N.C., and Barry Hall of Ballard; daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marie) Foley of Pipestem, Mrs. Fred (Elizabeth) Huston of Friedens, Pa., Mrs. Oscar (Frances) Scott of Radcliff, Ky., and Mrs. Donald (Irene) Bailey of Beartown; 28 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on May 14, 1989.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 208, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 17, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West VirginiaJesse and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Bird Hall12
1930Dwelling 218, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 135, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 60, District 28-50, Lilly Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1920Railroad yard laborer12
1930Road work tractor driver11
1940State road tractor driver13
1950Coal miner14

Family

Lola Maude Sweeney b. July 9, 1899, d. January 13, 1969
Marriage*Jesse Lee Hall married Lola Maude Sweeney circa 1915.11,2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bryce L. Hall obituary in the Sep 1, 2006 edition.
  3. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dewey Hall obituary in the Feb 25, 1971 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Roscoe S. Hall obituary in the Aug 12, 1986 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jesse L. Hall obituary in the May 14, 1989 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances Hall Foley obituary in the Aug 3, 2004 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Basil Eugene Hall, Sr. obituary in the Jul 5, 1987 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  20. [S3929] Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, online www.broyles-shrewsbury.com, From the Barry Lee Hall, Sr. obituary.

Martha Ella Hall1,2

F, b. August 28, 1884, d. July 23, 1949
FatherDoctor R. "Dock" Hall3,4,5,6,1,2 b. July 18, 1855, d. May 16, 1941
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman3,4,5,6,1,2 b. January 17, 1860, d. February 22, 1939
     Martha Ella Hall was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,8 She was born on August 28, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1883.3,7,1,2 She married John Davis Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on April 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8 As of April 25, 1928,her married name was Reed. Martha Ella Hall died on July 23, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.2,8 She Mrs. Ella Hall Reed, 65, of Check, widow of John D. Reed, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. Among the survivors are four sons, Casper Reed, Roscoe Reed, Jeff Reed, and Archie Reed, all of Roanoke; and one brother, Posey Hall, Salem. Interment was in the family cemetery. on July 25, 1949.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 101, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 164, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 24, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 20, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

John Davis Reed b. February 5, 1866, d. April 17, 1948
Marriage*Martha Ella Hall married John Davis Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on April 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8 

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  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. [S1143] David Shank, Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ella Hall Reed obituary in the Jul 25, 1949 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.

Posie Staunton Hall1,2,3

M, b. October 11, 1889, d. July 19, 1980
FatherDoctor R. "Dock" Hall4,5,6,7,2,8 b. July 18, 1855, d. May 16, 1941
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman4,5,6,7,2,8 b. January 17, 1860, d. February 22, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 229-60-3157.9 Posie Staunton Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,11 He was born on October 11, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2,3 He married Naomi Blankenship on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,8,2,13 Posie Staunton Hall died on July 19, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.9,2 He Posie S. Hall, age 90, of 215 Hershberger Rd., died Saturday. He was a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired postman. Surviving are two sons, John Curtis Hall, Martinsville; Posey S. Hall, Jr., Buchanan; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Claude Hall, Salem. Interment will follow in Sherwood. on July 21, 1980.11

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1900Dwelling 101, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 164, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 125, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia15
1940Dwelling 475, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 150, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1930Government mail carrier15
1940Mailman16

Family

Naomi Blankenship b. September 2, 1901, d. July 25, 1976
Marriage*Posie Staunton Hall married Naomi Blankenship on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,8,2,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  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. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Annie H. Dillon obituary in the Apr 14, 1976 edition.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posie S. Hall obituary in the Jul 21, 1980 edition.
  12. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the John Curtis Hall obituary in the Apr 1, 1999 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Naomi B. Hall obituary in the Jul 26, 1976 edition.
  14. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S12540] Botetourt Funeral Home, online www.botetourtfuneralhome.com, From the Posey Staunton Hall, Jr. obituary.

Peter Howery

M, b. 1813, d. November 6, 1862
FatherDaniel Howery b. 1789, d. June 4, 1869
MotherMary Fellers b. circa 1791, d. 1872
     Peter Howery was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1813 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Frances Pate on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. Peter Howery died on November 6, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Frances Pate b. 1812, d. April 27, 1861
Marriage*He married Frances Pate on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Frances Pate

F, b. 1812, d. April 27, 1861
     Frances Pate was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Peter Howery, son of Daniel Howery and Mary Fellers, on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of March 20, 1837,her married name was Howery. Frances Pate died on April 27, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Peter Howery b. 1813, d. November 6, 1862
Marriage*She married Peter Howery, son of Daniel Howery and Mary Fellers, on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Daniel Howery1,2

M, b. 1789, d. June 4, 1869
     Daniel Howery was born in 1789 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Mary Fellers on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Daniel Howery died on June 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, Virginia1

Family

Mary Fellers b. circa 1791, d. 1872
Marriage*Daniel Howery married Mary Fellers on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

Mary Fellers1

F, b. circa 1791, d. 1872
     Mary Fellers was born circa 1791 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Daniel Howery on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of April 10, 1810,her married name was Howery. Mary Fellers died in 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Daniel Howery b. 1789, d. June 4, 1869
Marriage*She married Daniel Howery on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

Jonathan Howery1,2,3

M, b. April 19, 1855, d. February 9, 1931
FatherPreston Howery2 b. August 31, 1820, d. February 15, 1917
MotherElizabeth Cannaday2 b. February 5, 1826, d. June 2, 1914
     Jonathan Howery was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 19, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Jonathan Howery died on February 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur b. November 6, 1861, d. September 9, 1935
Marriage*Jonathan Howery married Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S709] Janice Smyth, Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur1,2

F, b. November 6, 1861, d. September 9, 1935
     Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 6, 1861 at Virginia.1 She married Jonathan Howery, son of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of October 4, 1877,her married name was Howery. Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur died on September 9, 1935 at age 73.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Jonathan Howery b. April 19, 1855, d. February 9, 1931
Marriage*Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur married Jonathan Howery, son of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S709] Janice Smyth, Camp Creek 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.

Luellie/Louelly Conner1,2

F, b. June, 1885
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner2 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin2 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Luellie/Louelly Conner was born in June, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Preston Howery1,2

M, b. August 31, 1820, d. February 15, 1917
     Preston Howery was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on August 31, 1820 at Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Cannaday, daughter of John Cannaday and Martha "Susan" Winfrey, on December 2, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Preston Howery died on February 15, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.1,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Elizabeth Cannaday b. February 5, 1826, d. June 2, 1914
Marriage*Preston Howery married Elizabeth Cannaday, daughter of John Cannaday and Martha "Susan" Winfrey, on December 2, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  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.