Nettie Ann Z. Craghead1

F, b. May 10, 1870, d. April 18, 1890
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead2,3 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner2,3 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Nettie Ann Z. Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 10, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on April 18, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 19; Died of spinal disease.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead

F, b. August 4, 1876, d. September 4, 1911
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead1,2 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,2 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 4, 1876 at Virginia.3,4 She married Joseph Milburn Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of November 10, 1892,her married name was Whitenack. Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead died on September 4, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 35.3,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 195, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 99, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph Milburn Whitenack b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
Marriage*Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead married Joseph Milburn Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Tinsley1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Mary Jane Tinsley was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on June 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 She married William Costly Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, circa 1873.1,3 As of circa 1873,her married name was Craghead.1 Mary Jane Tinsley died on November 25, 1926 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 136, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 72, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

William Costly Craghead b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
Marriage*Mary Jane Tinsley married William Costly Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, circa 1873.1,3 
Children

Citations

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

Lorenzo Maurice Craghead1,2,3,4

M, b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead5,6,2,7,3,4 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley5,6,2,7,3,4 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     His Social Security Number was 234-78-0523.8 Lorenzo Maurice Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on September 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Sep 15, 1875.8,5,2,9,4 He married Bertha Myrtle Pettry on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Lorenzo Maurice Craghead died on March 15, 1968 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.2,3,4 He Lorenzo Maurice Craghead, 92, of Speedway died in Princeton Memorial Hospital Friday afternoon following a long illness. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late William C. and Mary Jane Tinsley Craghead and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Craghead. Survivors include one son, Leonard Craghead of Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Robertson of Speedway and Mrs. Junie Eanes of Pearisburg, Va; one sister, Mrs. Maude Caudill of Princeton; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will in the Athens Cemetery. on March 16, 1968.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 50, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 118, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 145, District 28-61, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1950Farmer14

Family

Bertha Myrtle Pettry b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
Marriage*Lorenzo Maurice Craghead married Bertha Myrtle Pettry on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pettrey marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead obituary in the Mar 16, 1968 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death certificate.
  5. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obitutary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  16. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bernard Roscoe Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1955 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Aubrey Craghead death record.
  21. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leonard E. Craghead obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.

John Robert Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 16, 1879, d. September 27, 1939
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead7,8,4 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley7,8,4 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     John Robert Craghead was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 17, 1879.3,8,6 He married Ollie Burke Pettrey on July 25, 1905 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5,9,10 John Robert Craghead died on September 27, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.3,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 235, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer1
1920Farmer2
1930Farmer11

Family

Ollie Burke Pettrey b. March 15, 1886, d. August, 1981
Marriage*John Robert Craghead married Ollie Burke Pettrey on July 25, 1905 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
  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 infant Craghead death certificate.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John R. Craighead death certificate.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, from the Mary Jane Roberts obituary in the Oct 24, 2007 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Craighead-Pettrey marriage announcement in the Jul 27, 1905 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lura Catherine "Lora" Woolwine1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 5, 1884, d. June 26, 1936
FatherFloyd Woolwine6,3,7 b. April 1, 1862, d. December 23, 1913
MotherSarah Jane Epperly6,3,7 b. July, 1857, d. June 27, 1932
     Lura Catherine "Lora" Woolwine was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 5, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1882.6,7,5 She married Booker Lemon Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff, on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7 As of March 25, 1906,her married name was Conner. Lura Catherine "Lora" Woolwine died on June 26, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51; Her gravestone has a death date of Jun 6, 1936.4,7,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 72, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 312, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 54, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 91, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Booker Lemon Conner b. October 17, 1884, d. January 22, 1964
Marriage*Lura Catherine "Lora" Woolwine married Booker Lemon Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff, on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Evert T. "E. T." Craghead1,2

M, b. December 30, 1881, d. December, 1883
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead3,1,2 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley3,1,2 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Evert T. "E. T." Craghead was born on December 30, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died in December, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.1,2

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  2. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead1,2,3,4

M, b. November 5, 1883, d. June 24, 1967
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead5,6,2 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley5,6,2 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 His Social Security Number was 232-48-6931.9 He was born on November 5, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Dec 4, 1883 and his death record has a birth date of Nov 5, 1882.9,6,2,8,3,4 He married Edna Frances Pennington on July 13, 1906 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,10 Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead died on June 24, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2,7,8 He Arch W. Craghead, 84, of Speedway, Mercer County, father of Otis Craghead of Charleston, died Saturday in Bluefield Sanitarium. He was a farmer and member of Painters Chapel Methodist Church. Also surviving: wife, Edna; sons, Hoy of Perry, Ohio, Chauncey of Athens, Paul of Beckley; daughter, Mrs. Pearl Dupee of Rhodell; sister, Mrs. Maude Caudell of Princeton; brother, Morris of Speedway. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery, Athens. on June 26, 1967.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 130, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 59, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 67, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 10, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 199, District 28-61, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940School bus driver14
1950Farmer15

Family

Edna Frances Pennington b. September 18, 1889, d. July 19, 1978
Marriage*Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead married Edna Frances Pennington on July 13, 1906 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pennington marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arch Wiley Craghead death record.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Arch W. Craghead obituary in the Jun 26, 1967 edition.
  8. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Frances Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1978 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hoy G. Craghead obituary in the Feb 26, 1991 edition.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul J. Craghead obituary in the Jul 12, 1978 edition.

Lemia G. Craghead1,2

M, b. December 23, 1889, d. July 18, 1890
FatherCharles H. Craghead1 b. December 4, 1861, d. August 7, 1890
MotherLouisa Amanda Conner1 b. April 8, 1864, d. March 4, 1951
     Lemia G. Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 23, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on July 18, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert1,2,3,4

F, b. July 4, 1863, d. June 3, 1933
     Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Benhams, Washington Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on July 4, 1863 at Washington Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Robert Floyd Alexander Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on December 31, 1885 at Washington Co., Virginia.3,4 As of December 31, 1885,her married name was Craighead.3 Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert died on June 3, 1933 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 69.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 117, Phillips, Washington Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 103, District 108, Kinderhook, Washington Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 91, District 159, Kinderhook, Washington Co., Virginia6

Family

Robert Floyd Alexander Craighead b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert married Robert Floyd Alexander Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on December 31, 1885 at Washington Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S6265] Cedar Grove Cemetery, Washington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  10. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S6263] William Shelley, online http://andis.azboman.net/william_shelley.html
  12. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead1,2,3,4

F, b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
FatherRobert Floyd Alexander Craighead2,1,3,5,6 b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert1,2,3,5,6 b. July 4, 1863, d. June 3, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-5366.7 Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on August 30, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,5,6 She married Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on December 20, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,1,5,6,9 As of December 20, 1906,her married name was Lawrence. Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead Mrs. Eliza C. Lawrence, age 89, of Goodwin Ave., Salem, died Friday a.m. in a Salem hospital. She was the widow of Garland T. Lawrence. Surviving are four sons, George W. Lawrence, Gordon R. Lawrence, Calvin C. Lawrence, Clinton T. Lawrence, all of Salem; five daughters, Mrs. Thursey L. Reynolds, Mrs. Rita L. Neighbors, Mrs. Daisy L. Jones, all of Salem; Mrs. Mamie L. Hill, Strasburg; Mrs. Irene L. Flowers. Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. on December 12, 1975.9 She died on December 12, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.4,5,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 117, Phillips, Washington Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 47, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 249, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960
Marriage*Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead married Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on December 20, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,1,5,6,9 
Children

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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eliza C. Lawrence obituary in the Dec 12, 1975 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Irene L. Flowers obituary in the Mar 24, 2024 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fannie Craighead1,2

F, b. circa October, 1889, d. May 20, 1890
FatherRobert Floyd Alexander Craighead1,2 b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert1,2 b. July 4, 1863, d. June 3, 1933
     Fannie Craighead was born circa October, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on May 20, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Matilda Ellen Whitlock1,2,3

F, b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
FatherJonathan H. Whitlock1,2,4 b. circa 1828, d. before June, 1900
MotherElizabeth Jane Gardner1,5,2,4 b. June, 1828
     Matilda Ellen Whitlock was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,3 She Matilda Ellen Craghead, 71, wife of J. D. Craghead, of Locust Grove vicinity, died March 21. Burial was in the Huffville burial ground. The surviving children are: Mrs. Jasper Whitenack, Mrs. Alton Vest of Floyd county; Mrs. Lincoln Underwood, Ellett, Tannie, Roanoke; Eldridge of West Virginia. One brother, J. S. Whitlock of Allegheny Springs, also survives.3 She was born on May 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7,2 She married Charles Mathew Turman in May, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May, 1882,her married name was Turman. Matilda Ellen Whitlock married Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on July 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3 As of July 16, 1894,her married name was Craghead. Matilda Ellen Whitlock died on March 21, 1937 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.6,7,2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 54, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Charles Mathew Turman
Marriage*Matilda Ellen Whitlock married Charles Mathew Turman in May, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
Marriage*Matilda Ellen Whitlock married Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on July 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Philip Whitlock obituary in the Jul 7, 1929 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Elizabeth Martin1

F, b. April 16, 1872, d. February 27, 1964
     Mary Elizabeth Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on April 16, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Giles Elishia Payne Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on May 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of May 4, 1893,her married name was Craighead.1 Mary Elizabeth Martin died on February 27, 1964 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 91.2

Family

Giles Elishia Payne Craighead b. February 10, 1868, d. June 4, 1932
Marriage*She married Giles Elishia Payne Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on May 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Elizabeth Johnson death record.
  3. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.

Mary Eleanor Martin1

F, b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Mary Eleanor Martin was born in August, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Riley "Rilo" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 19, 1868,her married name was Conner. Mary Eleanor Martin died before April 25, 1930; Her husband William was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 239, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 93, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 34, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a widow in the household of her son Matthew. her husband was apparently living in West Virginia.8

Family

William Riley "Rilo" Conner b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
Marriage*Mary Eleanor Martin married William Riley "Rilo" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joe Lewis Conner death certificate.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  12. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-McCoy marriage record.
  17. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Conner death certificate.
  19. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  21. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Conner death certificate.

Joseph Milburn Whitenack1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
FatherWilliam Harry Whitenack Jr.1,4 b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
MotherSarah Jane Clower1,4 b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
     Joseph Milburn Whitenack was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on June 16, 1871 at Virginia.2,3,4 He married Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Callie C. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on October 17, 1912.6 Joseph Milburn Whitenack died on February 18, 1960 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.2,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 195, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 99, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 151, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 104, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 143, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer13
1940Dwelling 89, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Farmer12

Family 1

Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead b. August 4, 1876, d. September 4, 1911
Marriage*Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Family 2

Callie C. Craighead b. May 19, 1883, d. June 5, 1966
Marriage*Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Callie C. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on October 17, 1912.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

William Harry Whitenack Jr.1

M, b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
FatherWilliam Harry Whitenack Sr.1,2 b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897
MotherBetsy "Bidsy" Lambert1,2 b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870
     William Harry Whitenack Jr. was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 22, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Sarah Jane Clower, daughter of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah E. Vest, daughter of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Harry Whitenack Jr. died on October 15, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Sarah Jane Clower b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
Marriage*William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah Jane Clower, daughter of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah E. Vest b. February 27, 1869, d. April 13, 1965
Marriage*William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah E. Vest, daughter of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William H. Whitenack death certificate.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Jane Clower1

F, b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
FatherJohn Joshua Clower1 b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889
MotherMartha "Patsy" Pugh1 b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905
     Sarah Jane Clower Died of dropsey. She was born circa 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 12, 1865,her married name was Whitenack. Sarah Jane Clower died on June 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

William Harry Whitenack Jr. b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
Marriage*Sarah Jane Clower married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ollie D. Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. August 16, 1895, d. December 5, 1969
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead2,4,5,6,7 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock2,4,5,7 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Ollie D. Craghead Ollie Craghead Whitenack, 74, of 129 Cherryhill Circle, N.W., died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of George Jasper Whitenack. Also survining are three sons, Lewis Harold Whitenack, Roanoke; George D. Whitenack, Louisville, Ky; Robert L. Whitenack, Collinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Irene Brown, Floyd; Helen Marshall, Tampa, Fla; two brothers, Ellett Craghead, Roanoke; Tannie C. Craghead, San Diego, Calif.3 She was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,9,7 She was born on August 16, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,9,7 She married George Jasper Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah E. Vest, on May 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,7,10 As of May 24, 1917,her married name was Whitenack. Ollie D. Craghead died on December 5, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.8,1,3,9,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 246, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 5, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 70, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 161, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

George Jasper Whitenack b. December 1, 1892, d. February 5, 1966
Marriage*Ollie D. Craghead married George Jasper Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah E. Vest, on May 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,7,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ollie Craghead Whitenack.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ollie Craghead Whitenack obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the G. Jasper Whitenack obituary in the Feb 5, 1966 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Eldredge S. Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. October 12, 1897, d. December 18, 1958
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,2,10,3,4,5,11 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock1,2,10,3,4,5,11 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Eldredge S. Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 His Social Security Number was 236-05-2762.4 He was born on October 12, 1897 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1898.4,5,6,8,9 He married Gladys Gertrude Smith on August 6, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4 Eldredge S. Craghead died on December 18, 1958 at Harmar, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.4,6,7 He Eldridge S. Craghead, 61, a Floyd native, died at his home in Cheswick, Pa., Thursday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Craghead; two daughters, Miss Martha Craghead, Miss Penny Craghead, all of Cheswick; two sisters, Mrs. Jasper Whitenack, Check; Mrs. A. L. Underwood, Roanoke; two brothers, E. J. Craghead, Fincastle; Tannie Craghead, San Diego, Calif. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery, Salem. on December 20, 1958.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 445, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 20, District 41-16, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 163, District 2-487, Moon, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania14

Occupation

1920Shipyard painter10
1930Coal mine electrician12
1940Coal company electrician13
1950Electrician14

Family

Gladys Gertrude Smith b. October 31, 1913, d. June 6, 1989
Marriage*Eldredge S. Craghead married Gladys Gertrude Smith on August 6, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children
  • Martha Ellen Craghead13,3,14,7
  • Penelope Lynne Craghead3,14,7

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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&
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eldridge S. Craghead obituary in the Dec 20, 1958 edition.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ellet James Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 30, 1898, d. November 19, 1972
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,7,3,4,5,8,6 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock1,7,3,4,5,8,6 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Ellet James Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,9 His Social Security Number was 224-09-2017.10 He was born on October 30, 1898 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,5,9,6,11,12 He married Bessie Irene Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Ellet James Craghead died on November 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 213, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia13
1940Dwelling 157, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 177, District 12-6, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920Shipyard painter4
1930Auto mechanic13
1940Bus mechanic14
1950Bus mechanic15

Family

Bessie Irene Conner b. June 3, 1905, d. January 8, 1996
Marriage*Ellet James Craghead married Bessie Irene Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Conner Craghead obituary in the Jan 10, 1996 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  9. [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&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  12. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tannie Chris Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. April 25, 1901, d. October 22, 1982
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead2,3,5,10,7 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock2,3,5,10,7 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Tannie Chris Craighead was buried at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.8 His Social Security Number was 225-01-7890.11 He was born on April 25, 1901 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,7 He married Merle Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, in July, 1928.1,5,9 Tannie Chris Craighead and Merle Magdalene Epperly were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.6 Tannie Chris Craighead died on October 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.5,9 He Mr. Tannie Cris Craighead, husband of Merle Epperly Craighead, passed on in Salem, Friday AM. He was born April 25, 1901 in Pilot, Va. A sister, Mrs. Maye Underwood lives in Vinton. Mr. Craighead worked for General Dynamics in LaJolla, California where he and Merle lived almost thirty years. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, MA and was an active member in The Christian Science Church in LaJolla, California serving as usher and on other committees. on October 23, 1982.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 4, District 285, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey4
1940Dwelling 42, District 25-321, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey12
1950Dwelling 113, District 7-86, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., California13

Occupation

1920Shipyard painter3
1930Automobile mechanic4
1940Auto mechanic12
1950Truck mechanic13

Family

Merle Magdalene Epperly b. October 21, 1908, d. September 20, 1988
Marriage*Tannie Chris Craighead married Merle Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, in July, 1928.1,5,9 
Divorce* Tannie Chris Craighead and Merle Magdalene Epperly were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.6 

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S2785] El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSfn=lester&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=12932104&CRid=7946&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tannie Cris Craighead obituary in the Oct 23, 1982 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Letitia Maye Craghead1,2

F, b. January 19, 1903, d. August 29, 1990
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,2,3 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock1,2,3 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Letitia Maye Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on January 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Abraham Lincoln Underwood, son of Tazewell Monroe Underwood and Josephine "Josie" Underwood, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 As of April 5, 1922,her married name was Underwood. Letitia Maye Craghead died on August 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.4,5 She Mrs. Maye Craghead Underwood, age 87, of Vinton died Wednesday at South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and the widow of Abraham Lincoln Underwood. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Oneeda U. and Ray C. Howell, Bedford; Glenna U. and Claude G. Lee, Vinton; two grandchildren, Stephen Howell, Chantilly and Dana Jones, Lynchburg and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 30, 1990.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 227, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 151, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Abraham Lincoln Underwood b. May 9, 1895, d. September 28, 1963
Marriage*Letitia Maye Craghead married Abraham Lincoln Underwood, son of Tazewell Monroe Underwood and Josephine "Josie" Underwood, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Graighead Underwood obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
  5. [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&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Moses Dickerson1,2

M, b. October 21, 1810
FatherMorrel Dickerson2,1 b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849
MotherElizabeth Reed1,2 b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874
     Moses Dickerson was born on October 21, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Sarah Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on April 8, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Moses Dickerson married Barbara E. Lester, daughter of Abner Lester and Mary Ann Helms, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family 1

Sarah Pugh
Marriage*Moses Dickerson married Sarah Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on April 8, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Barbara E. Lester b. circa 1839
Marriage*Moses Dickerson married Barbara E. Lester, daughter of Abner Lester and Mary Ann Helms, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Lewis "Joe" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 19, 1869, d. February 23, 1941
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner1,6,2,3 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin1,6,2,3 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     James Lewis "Joe" Conner was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on February 19, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James Lewis "Joe" Conner died on February 23, 1941 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 72.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 239, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 186, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 522, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 91, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as a widowed boarder in the household of John White, however a short distance away his wife was enumerated as married in the household of their son Ernest10
1930Dwelling 37, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Poplar Lane Boarding Farm, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaThis was the county poor house12

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Farmer9
1920Coal miner10
1930Coal miner11

Family

Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner b. August 30, 1874, d. March 29, 1927
Marriage*James Lewis "Joe" Conner married Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joe Lewis Conner death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ernest Mosby Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 1972 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From and article about Pleasant View Cemetery in the Sep 20, 1968 edition.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Almer Gay Jones obituary in the Sep 9, 1976 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Russell G. Davidson1

M, b. March 17, 1906, d. May 25, 1999
     Russell G. Davidson was buried at Croton Union Cemetery, Treadwell, Delaware Co., New York.2 His Social Security Number was 113-14-7885.1 He was born on March 17, 1906 at Delaware Co., New York.1,2 He married Ruby Isabell Bowen, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on July 28, 1957 at Pennsylvania.3 Russell G. Davidson died on May 25, 1999 at Hildago Co., Texas, at age 93.1,2

Family

Ruby Isabell Bowen b. October 26, 1922, d. November 6, 2005
Marriage*He married Ruby Isabell Bowen, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on July 28, 1957 at Pennsylvania.3 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S8116] Croton Union Cemetery, Delaware Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=

Violet Elizabeth Clemson1,2

F, b. May 13, 1910, d. March 5, 1979
     Violet Elizabeth Clemson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on May 13, 1910 at Glen Carbon, Madison Co., Illinois.2 She married William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on March 6, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 As of March 6, 1932,her married name was Bowen.1 Violet Elizabeth Clemson died on March 5, 1979 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 378, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Family

William Ellis "Bill" Bowen b. October 26, 1907, d. September 3, 1978
Marriage*Violet Elizabeth Clemson married William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on March 6, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowen-Clemson marriage record.
  2. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Ellis Bowen, Jr. obituary in the Jul 21, 2010 edition.
  5. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.