Sarah Ann Hancock1,2
F, b. September 30, 1849, d. December 23, 1908
Father | Peter L. Hancock2,1 |
Mother | Elizabeth Edwards1,2 |
Sarah Ann Hancock was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 30, 1849 at Virginia.3 She married Luther M. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 23, 1875,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Ann Hancock died on December 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.3
Family | Luther M. Lawrence b. January 15, 1850, d. June 9, 1910 |
Marriage* | Sarah Ann Hancock married Luther M. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough1
M, b. February 5, 1790, d. February, 1825
Father | Johannes "John" Rutrough b. 1756, d. December 12, 1824 |
Mother | Mary Anne Cronk b. May 10, 1755, d. January 28, 1839 |
Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on February 5, 1790 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers, daughter of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough died in February, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
Family | Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers b. April 28, 1789, d. May 28, 1871 |
Marriage* | He married Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers, daughter of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S698] Unknown, Rutrough Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers1
F, b. April 28, 1789, d. May 28, 1871
Father | George Sowers2 b. 1750, d. March 18, 1834 |
Mother | Anna Elizabeth Spangler b. circa 1764, d. November, 1857 |
Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 28, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough, son of Johannes "John" Rutrough and Mary Anne Cronk, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of December 7, 1812,her married name was Rutrough. Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers died on May 28, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1
Family | Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough b. February 5, 1790, d. February, 1825 |
Marriage* | She married Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough, son of Johannes "John" Rutrough and Mary Anne Cronk, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S698] Unknown, Rutrough Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
Perry Millard Lawrence1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 13, 1866, d. May 30, 1923
Father | Hosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence1,2 b. May 2, 1846, d. February 14, 1904 |
Mother | Nancy Ann Iddings1,2,6 b. January 9, 1845, d. June 2, 1920 |
Perry Millard Lawrence was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,5 He was born on September 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 He married Byra Jane Wilson, daughter of Jonas Wilson and Martha Smith, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.8,4,9 Perry Millard Lawrence died on May 30, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 56.7 He Perry M. Lawrence died at his home at 1 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness of paralysis of the throat, superinduced by the effects of an accident some years ago. He was 56 years of age and had long been one of Hinton's well known business men, being the senior member of the firm of the Hinton Construction Co. He leaves a wife, but no children. Also one brother, Harrison Lawrence, and three sisters Mrs. E. H. Davis, of Brooklin, and Mrs. Henry Glass and Mrs. N. D. Seldomridge, of Hinton. Burial will follow in Hill Top cemetery. Deceased was a Mason, and an excellent citizen. on May 31, 1923.5
Family | Byra Jane Wilson b. July 1, 1872, d. December 16, 1934 |
Marriage* | Perry Millard Lawrence married Byra Jane Wilson, daughter of Jonas Wilson and Martha Smith, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.8,4,9 |
Citations
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lawrence-Wilson marriage record.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Perry M. Lawrence obituary in the May 31, 1923 edition.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Nancy Lawrence obituary in the Jun 3, 1920 edition.
- [S3335] Hilltop Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byra Jane Lawrence death certificate.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Byra Lawrence obituary in the Dec 20, 1934 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
Uriah Lawrence1,2
M, b. circa 1874, d. November, 1888
Father | Hosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence1,2 b. May 2, 1846, d. February 14, 1904 |
Mother | Nancy Ann Iddings1,2 b. January 9, 1845, d. June 2, 1920 |
Uriah Lawrence was born circa 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He died in November, 1888 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2
Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Uriah Lawrence death record.
Isaac Martin1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911
Father | William Martin2,3,4,6 b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881 |
Mother | Sarah "Sallie" Harris2,4,6 b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872 |
Isaac Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 26, 1833 at Virginia.1 He married Elmira Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, on January 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 Isaac Martin married Peradine Graham, daughter of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 Isaac Martin died on April 24, 1911 at age 77.1
Family 1 | Elmira Spangler b. circa 1838, d. January 30, 1859 |
Marriage* | Isaac Martin married Elmira Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, on January 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 |
Child |
|
Family 2 | Peradine Graham b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920 |
Marriage* | Isaac Martin married Peradine Graham, daughter of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Ann Lawrence death certificate.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
Peradine Graham
F, b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920
Father | John W. Graham b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887 |
Mother | Nancy Boothe b. February 18, 1811, d. August 2, 1878 |
Peradine Graham was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 25, 1839 at Virginia.1,2 She married Isaac Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of March 13, 1866,her married name was Martin. Peradine Graham died on May 12, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.1
Family | Isaac Martin b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911 |
Marriage* | Peradine Graham married Isaac Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Ann Lawrence death certificate.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence1,2,3
M, b. September 10, 1843, d. May 18, 1902
Father | Jacob R. Lawrence1,3 b. May 20, 1816, d. May 25, 1899 |
Mother | Nancy Rutrough1,3 b. March 16, 1816, d. November 14, 1878 |
Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He Served in Company A, 54th Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. He was born on September 10, 1843 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,3 He married Mary Jane Overstreet, daughter of Lewis Burwell Overstreet and Mary Ann Davis, on February 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence died on May 18, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.4,3
Family | Mary Jane Overstreet b. November 12, 1835, d. February 18, 1900 |
Marriage* | Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence married Mary Jane Overstreet, daughter of Lewis Burwell Overstreet and Mary Ann Davis, on February 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Child |
|
Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S770] Rena Worthen, Overstreet in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Mar 13, 2005.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner1,2
F, b. August 9, 1879, d. February 5, 1934
Father | Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner1,3 b. March 30, 1853, d. December 13, 1940 |
Mother | Lucy Ellen McGhee1 b. September 18, 1855, d. April 18, 1922 |
Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner was buried at Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Rt. 650, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on August 9, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of December 27, 1894,her married name was Tinsley.6 She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,3,5 Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner died on February 5, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.3,5 She Mrs. C. L. Tinsley, 54, died last night at her home, 1322 Ninth street, S. E. Interment in the family cemetery. She is survived by the following children: William Marshall, Ben Thomas, Carter Lee and Brodie Thurman Tinsley; Mrs. E. A. Thurman, Mrs. C. W. Epperly and Mrs. A. P. Peters, and two grandchildren. on February 6, 1934.5
Family | Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley b. March 13, 1874, d. February 12, 1921 |
Marriage* | Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner married Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,3,5 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S14054] Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mrs. C. L. Tinsley obituary in the Feb 6, 1934 edition.
- [S326] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Virginia 1876-98.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brodie Oscar Tinsley obituary in the Sep 21, 2002 edition.
- [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
Isaac Moore1
M, b. August 10, 1789, d. May 1, 1875
Isaac Moore was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 10, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Nancy Howard, daughter of Peter Howard and Sarah Strickland, on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Isaac Moore died on May 1, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.2
Family | Nancy Howard b. May 5, 1792, d. December 26, 1862 |
Marriage* | He married Nancy Howard, daughter of Peter Howard and Sarah Strickland, on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
|
Lewis Burwell Overstreet1
M, b. 1792, d. 1863
Lewis Burwell Overstreet was born in 1792 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Ann Davis circa 1825 at Bedford Co., Virginia. Lewis Burwell Overstreet died in 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1
Family | Mary Ann Davis b. circa 1802, d. before 1850 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Ann Davis circa 1825 at Bedford Co., Virginia. |
Children |
|
Elijah D. Light
M, b. 1799, d. July, 1879
Father | Henry Light b. circa 1771, d. April, 1823 |
Mother | Lydia Hathaway |
Elijah D. Light was born in 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Susannah Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on February 14, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Elijah D. Light died in July, 1879 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1
Family | Susannah Wilson |
Marriage* | Elijah D. Light married Susannah Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on February 14, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S309] Wes McDaniel, Light in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 25, 2004.
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
John Smith1
M, b. April, 1799, d. before 1837
John Smith was born in April, 1799. He married Nancy Lykins, daughter of Jonas Lykins and Lydia Wilson, on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 John Smith died before 1837.
Family | Nancy Lykins b. November 25, 1801, d. July 7, 1883 |
Marriage* | He married Nancy Lykins, daughter of Jonas Lykins and Lydia Wilson, on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
Child |
|
Citations
- [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Nancy Lykins1
F, b. November 25, 1801, d. July 7, 1883
Father | Jonas Lykins |
Mother | Lydia Wilson |
Nancy Lykins was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 25, 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married John Smith on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of December 5, 1825,her married name was Smith. Nancy Lykins died on July 7, 1883 at age 81.2
Family | John Smith b. April, 1799, d. before 1837 |
Marriage* | She married John Smith on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
Child |
|
Andrew Jackson Burke1,2,3,4
M, b. March 25, 1890, d. December 16, 1957
Andrew Jackson Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,4 He was born on March 25, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,2,3 He married Ida C. Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,7,2,8 Andrew Jackson Burke died on December 16, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.5,2,4 He Dec 16 - Andrew J. Burke, 67, died today at his Christiansburg home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida C. Burke; three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Bugg and Mrs. Elmer Underwood, both Christiansburg; Mrs. Erman Underwood, Bedford; a son, Sherman Burke, Christiansburg; sister, Mrs. Susan Ashworth, John Cambria; three brothers, D. and Charles Burke, both of Oak Hill, W. Va; Columbus Burke, Salem; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on December 17, 1957.4
Family | Ida C. Light b. October 5, 1888, d. October 21, 1976 |
Marriage* | Andrew Jackson Burke married Ida C. Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,7,2,8 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andrew J. Burke obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida C. Burke obituary in the Oct 23, 1976 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah B. Underwood obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Burk Underwood obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Hannah Catherine Ferguson
F, b. July 7, 1846, d. August 15, 1926
Hannah Catherine Ferguson was buried at Light Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia. She was born on July 7, 1846 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. She married Elijah Alexander Light, son of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. As of June 22, 1871,her married name was Light. Hannah Catherine Ferguson died on August 15, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.
Family | Elijah Alexander Light b. 1852, d. April 13, 1922 |
Marriage* | She married Elijah Alexander Light, son of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. |
Child |
|
Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
James Isaac Poff1,2,3
M, b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
Father | Henry Adam Poff Sr.4,1,5 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854 |
Mother | Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder4,5 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854 |
James Isaac Poff was buried at Old Sowder Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 30, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,7,5 He married Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, daughter of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8 James Isaac Poff married Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter, daughter of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on August 6, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2 James Isaac Poff died on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51.4,6,7,5
Family 1 | Mary Ann "Polly" Gray b. January 27, 1814, d. February 3, 1853 |
Marriage* | James Isaac Poff married Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, daughter of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8 |
Children |
|
Family 2 | Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865 |
Marriage* | James Isaac Poff married Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter, daughter of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on August 6, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
- [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
- [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
- [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the William Riley Poff death certificate.
- [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
- [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Joseph Ennis Poff death certificate.
Sarah Olive Clower1,2,3
F, b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934
Father | Jacob G. Clower Jr.4,5,1 b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895 |
Mother | Mary Ann Kingrea4,5,1 b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883 |
Sarah Olive Clower was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on October 4, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,1,7 She married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of August 23, 1877,her married name was Light. Sarah Olive Clower died on June 28, 1934 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6,1,8,7 She Mrs. Sarah O. Light, 78 years old, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Simmons, of Johnstown Road, after an illness of several months. A native of Floyd county, Virginia, she spent the greater part of her life in Mercer county. She had made her home with her daughter here for the past nine years. She was a member of the East Park Baptist church. The following children survive: Mrs. Martha Simmons and F. F. Light, both of Beckley; Mrs. Elizabeth Vest, and M. B. Light, both of Mabscott; E. J. Light, of Hinton; M. G. light, Marie, and three step-sons, H. G. and D. B. Light, both of Marie, and W. M. Light, of Hinton. Funeral services in charge of Foster Undertakers, were incomplete last night. on June 29, 1934.8
Family | James Light b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Marriage* | Sarah Olive Clower married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah O. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the M. B. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Green Light death record.
- [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. J. Light death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd Francis Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Ann Simmons death certificate.
Floyd Francis Light1,2,3,4,5
M, b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
Father | James Light6,7,8,9,5 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower6,10,7,9,5 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Floyd Francis Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 He was born on February 10, 1883 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe on November 27, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11,12,13,3 Floyd Francis Light died on December 28, 1959 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.2,5 He Funeral services for Floyd Francis Light, 76, of 408 Stanley St., will be conducted Wednesday. Light died at 3:45 Monday at his home after a two year illness. A retired engine carpenter for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, he worked at Hinton for 13 years before coming to Beckley in 1920. He was a member of the veteran C & O Employees Association and Modern Woodman Camp 15175 of Beckley. Born at Marie, on Feb 10, 1883, he served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church for 40 years, and was a deacon emeritus for the past four years. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lydia Light, of Beckley; four daughters, Mrs. Perry O'Dell, of Beckley, Mrs. Charles Bergendahl, Mount Hope, Mrs. James Rothwell, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Leonard Prater of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Elvyn, of Beckley; one brother, N. G. Light, of Alderson; one sister, Mrs. Arthur Vest of Mabscott, and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers include Paul Hinzman, W. T. Lowe, James Patton, R. S. Taylor, Lyle Christian, Earl Hall, A. L. Cole, and Philip Stover. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on December 29, 1959.2
Family | Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973 |
Marriage* | Floyd Francis Light married Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe on November 27, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11,12,13,3 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Floyd Francis Light obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
- [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd Francis Light death certificate.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S1198] Zadock and Levi Lowe of Monroe County, WV, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bbailey_zlowe&id=I05580
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Lowe marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Light marriage record.
- [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bergendahl-Light marriage record.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Wetherinton marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rothwell-Light marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Prater-Light marriage record.
Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3,4
M, b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
Father | James Light5,2,3,6,7,4 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower5,2,3,7,4 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
His Social Security Number was 233-12-7368.8 Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.9,10,4 He was born on May 12, 1891 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,8,11,3,4 He married Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher on June 28, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.12 Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light died on August 3, 1966 at Denmar, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,4 He Funeral services will be held Friday in the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie for Nathaniel Green Light, 75, of Marie, who died Wednesday after long iliness. Born at Marie, May 12, 1891, he was a son of the late James and Olive Clowers Light. He was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church and was a retired stone mason. Survivors include his wife, Virgie; three sons, Vey of Ballangee, Van of Creamery and Zane of Newton Falls, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Cosby E. Huffman of Barger Springs and Mrs. B. E. Cochran of Alderson; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Vest of Mabscott; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on August 4, 1966.4
Family | Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978 |
Marriage* | Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light married Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher on June 28, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.12 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Green Light death record.
- [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Belcher marriage record.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Light marriage record.
- [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
Moses Bird/Byrd Light1,2,3
M, b. May 13, 1878, d. February 15, 1948
Father | James Light4,5,6 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower4,5,7,6 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Moses Bird/Byrd Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on May 13, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Cora Lilly on September 18, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8 Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Alice S. Walker on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9 Moses Bird/Byrd Light died on February 15, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.5,3 He M. B. (Moses) Light, of Mabscott, Raleigh county, 70-year-old retired carpenter for the C&O railroad, died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. H. Bush, 1523 1/2 Seventh Av., Charleston. He was a member of railway's carpenter force for 36 years until his retirement four years ago. He was a native of Floyd county, Virginia, and a member of the First Baptist church of Beckley. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Alice Light; a son, W. K. of the coast guard In Norfolk; two other daughters, Mrs. A. F. Horndoff of Charleston and Mrs. Curtis Weatherman of North Carolina; three brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. on February 16, 1948.3
Family 1 | Cora Lilly b. May 12, 1876, d. March 3, 1915 |
Marriage* | Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Cora Lilly on September 18, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8 |
Children |
|
Family 2 | Alice S. Walker b. circa 1875 |
Marriage* | Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Alice S. Walker on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9 |
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the M. B. Light obituary in the Feb 16, 1948 edition.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the M. B. Light death certificate.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Lilly marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Walker marriage record.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
Elias Jackson Light1,2
M, b. June 1, 1879, d. October 16, 1936
Father | James Light3,4,5,2 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower3,4,5,6,2 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Elias Jackson Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,2,7 He was born on June 1, 1879 at Summers Co., West Virginia; The death certificate has a birth date of Jun 1, 1878. This is probably off by one year.4,1 He married Ada Mary Hedrick on December 24, 1902 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,9,10 Elias Jackson Light died on October 16, 1936 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 57.4,2 He Elias J. Light died at his home on Ballengee street, Hinton, about 8 o'clock, Friday night, October 16, 1936, aged 58 years. Mr. Light was paralyzed in the early part of 1935 and had been in a feeble condition and unable to work since that time. A few weeks ago he suffered the second stroke of paralysis and until the end his case was regarded as hopeless. Mr. Light was a son of the late James and Olivet Light and was born near Marie. He spent all of his life as a citizen of Summers county. For 12 years previous to his last illness, he had been an efficient and faithful employe of the New River Grocery Co. of this city. Mr. Light was a member of the local Methodist church and the Every Man's Bible class of the church and until his death prevented was loyal in his attendance at the church and Sunday school services. He was a good man, enjoying the cordial respect and friendship of all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Miss Willie Light and Mrs. W. P. Scott, one son, James Hedrick Light. The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. Arthur Vest, of Mabscott; Mrs. Annie Simmons of Beckley; M. B. Light, of Mabscott; F. F. Light, of Beckley; N. G. Light, of Marie, and two half brothers, W. M. Light, of this city, and D. B. Light, of Marie. Remains were then taken to the Oak Grove cemetery at Ballengee for burial. on October 21, 1936.2
Family | Ada Mary Hedrick b. April 26, 1882, d. December 23, 1970 |
Marriage* | Elias Jackson Light married Ada Mary Hedrick on December 24, 1902 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,9,10 |
Children |
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. J. Light death certificate.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S8753] Oak Grove Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S1407] Lipps Family Tree by Vicki L. Goff, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3090927&id=I605133587
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Hedrick marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ada Light obituary in the Dec 24, 1970 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Light obituary in the Feb 13, 1973 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Martha Ann Tice
F, b. April 9, 1844, d. January 18, 1877
Father | Lebanon Tice1 |
Mother | Frances Jane Webb2,3,1 |
Martha Ann Tice was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 9, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, circa 1861.6,1 As of circa 1861,her married name was Light. Martha Ann Tice died on January 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32; Died of fever.4,2,1
Family | James Light b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Marriage* | Martha Ann Tice married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, circa 1861.6,1 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David H. Light death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Light death certificate.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light1
F, b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
Father | James Light2,3 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower2,4,5,3 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-8172.7 She was born on August 30, 1880 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.7 She married Arthur Jackson Vest, son of John Jackson Vest and Martha Caroline Cook, on December 14, 1904 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,8 As of December 14, 1904,her married name was Vest.1 Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light died on September 12, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.7,6 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vest, 84, of Mabscott, Raleigh County, died Thursday in Pinecrest Hospital. She was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. Surviving: sons, Herbert of Beckley, Fred of MacArthur, James, of Vinton, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Faye Lilly of Sophia, Mrs. Charles Vest and Mrs. Russell Bailey, both of Beckley; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. on September 14, 1974.6
Family | Arthur Jackson Vest b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973 |
Marriage* | Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light married Arthur Jackson Vest, son of John Jackson Vest and Martha Caroline Cook, on December 14, 1904 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,8 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Light marriage record.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Vest obituary in the Sep 14, 1974 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
- [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glada Vest obituary.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Phipps marriage record.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Halstead marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Shockley marriage record.
Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link1,2,3,4
F, b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
Father | David Link2,1,5 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900 |
Mother | Adeline Smith1,2,5 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883 |
Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 She was born on April 22, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married John Ballard Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of August 23, 1873,her married name was Light. Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link died on June 21, 1927 at Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 72.6,5
Family | John Ballard Light b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Marriage* | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link married John Ballard Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julia Ann Poteet death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rebecca A. Light death certificate.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
- [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
- [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lecta Baker death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talmadge E. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Cicero Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Bennette marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moseley-Light marriage record.
- [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.