Thomas Harrison Bryant1,2,3

M, b. February 4, 1889, d. November 5, 1957
FatherThomas Walker Gilmore Bryant4,5,6,1,7 b. October 1, 1854, d. August 1, 1926
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams8,4,5,6,1,9,7 b. April 22, 1865, d. July 29, 1949
     Thomas Harrison Bryant was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 He was born on February 4, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7 He died on November 5, 1957 at Mountain Home, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 68.1,3,7 He Thomas Harrison Bryant, 68, died yesterday at 5:10 pm. at Veterns Mountain Home, Tenn. He lived at 801 Cabell St. Born in Amherst County Feb 4, 1889, he was a son of the late T. W. G. Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant. He was a member of the Rainbow Division in World War I, and Post 16 the American Legion. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Morcum of Lynchburg and Mrs. G. T. Perdieu of Richmond. Internment will be in Spring Hills Cemetery. circa November 7, 1957.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 220, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 417, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 58, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 55, District 111-11, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 168, District 112-12, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Occupation

1920Iron foundry rammer5
1930Shoe repairman8

Citations

  1. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Thomas Harrison Bryant obituary in a Nov, 1957 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant obituary in the Jul 30, 1949 edition.
  7. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Ira "Button" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1872, d. May 18, 1941
FatherFleming Henry Poff2,6,4 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherMartha Frances Bird2,7,6,4 b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928
     William Ira "Button" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on January 1, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 William Ira "Button" Poff died on May 18, 1941 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.1,4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 469, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 83, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 107, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 115, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 82, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner b. November 11, 1871, d. June 4, 1950
Marriage*William Ira "Button" Poff married Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S985] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 48.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [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
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Miriam Vestie Light1,2

F, b. April 25, 1876, d. February 5, 1938
FatherJohn Ballard Light1,3,4 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Link1,3,4 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
     Miriam Vestie Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on April 25, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 As of November 13, 1897,her married name was Slaven.2 She married Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven on November 13, 1897 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,4 Miriam Vestie Light died on February 5, 1938 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 61.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 719, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 10, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 154, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 182, District 9, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Milliner7

Family

Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven b. September 9, 1869, d. January 30, 1936
Marriage*Miriam Vestie Light married Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven on November 13, 1897 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Slaven-Light marriage record.
  3. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10438] Oak Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Slaven marriage record.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Fredrick Jordan Light1,2

M, b. April 26, 1878, d. February 24, 1885
FatherJohn Ballard Light3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Link3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
     Fredrick Jordan Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 26, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on February 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  2. [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Unknown Light

M, b. August 16, 1879, d. before June 11, 1880
FatherJohn Ballard Light1 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Link1 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
     Unknown Light was born on August 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died before June 11, 1880; Not enumerated with the family in the 1880 Census.2

Citations

  1. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Peter Belcher1

M, d. circa 1916
     Peter Belcher married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, circa 1913 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Peter Belcher died circa 1916.3

Family

Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965
Marriage*He married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, circa 1913 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laing-Belcher marriage record.
  2. [S1165] John Operchuck, "Gerushia Light and Peter Balach," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 28 and Mar 15, 2006.
  3. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.

William Lazarus Light1,2

M, b. June 14, 1874, d. January 12, 1884
FatherJohn Ballard Light1,3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Link1,3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
     William Lazarus Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 14, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He died on January 12, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9; Died of diptheria.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  4. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.

John Gideon Light1,2

M, b. November 29, 1884, d. January 18, 1885
FatherJohn Ballard Light3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Link3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
     John Gideon Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 29, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Dec 20, 1884.1,3 He died on January 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  2. [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
  3. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Eliza Montgomery1,2

F, b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
     Eliza Montgomery was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on April 10, 1857 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 18, 1857.3,2,4 She married Henry Booker Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of February 23, 1871,her married name was Light. Eliza Montgomery married Vernon Stuart Mann on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6 As of August 27, 1918,her married name was Mann.6 Eliza Montgomery died on May 7, 1923 at Whipple, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 202, District 22, Craig Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 200, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 67, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son James9

Family 1

Henry Booker Light b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916
Marriage*Eliza Montgomery married Henry Booker Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Vernon Stuart Mann b. circa 1844
Marriage*Eliza Montgomery married Vernon Stuart Mann on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6 

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 Eliza Light death certificate.
  3. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  4. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  5. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mann-Light marriage record.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Hughes death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julius C. Olzer death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ozer-Mowery marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hundley-Light marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John H. Light death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Yon-Operchuck marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Margaret Jerusha Light Yon death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward Light death certificate.

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 18, 1871, d. July 29, 1961
FatherHenry Booker Light4,6,7 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916
MotherEliza Montgomery4,6,7 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
     James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,8 His Social Security Number was 233-60-5491.9 He was born on December 18, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 18, 1872.7,2,9 He married Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.10 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Ollie E. Taylor on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, before April 10, 1930.12,13 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light died on July 29, 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 89.3,8 He Funeral services for James Light, 89, Glen Jean, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Church at Glen Jean with the Rev. Homer Elkins in charge. Burial will to in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Light died in the Oak Hill Hospital Saturday after a short illness. A retired carpenter, he was member of the Glen Jean Union Church. Survivors include a son, Aubrey Light, of Huntington; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Leich of Beckley, Mrs. Pearl Holcomb and Mrs. Grace Byset, both of Glen Jean; two sisters, Mrs. Okey Henderson of Parkersburg and Mrs. Rushia Yon of MacArthur; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. on July 31, 1961.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 202, District 22, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 195, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 67, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 270, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Coal mine carpenter1
1920Farmer14
1930Carpenter12

Family 1

Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman b. May 9, 1869, d. March 31, 1912
Marriage*James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

Ollie E. Taylor b. circa 1874
Marriage*James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Ollie E. Taylor on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11 

Family 3

Sarah Amanda Iddings b. May 28, 1876, d. 1937
Marriage*James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, before April 10, 1930.12,13 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James N. Light death record.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Light obituary in the Jul 31, 1961 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Huffman marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Taylor marriage record.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ballard-Light marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leich-Ballard marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Overholt marriage record.

Alice C. Light1,2,3

F, b. June 14, 1875, d. August 20, 1958
FatherHenry Booker Light1,4,3 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916
MotherEliza Montgomery1,4,3 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
     Alice C. Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on June 14, 1875 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 She married Elijah Walter Hughes on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,5 As of August 22, 1895,her married name was Hughes.6 Alice C. Light died on August 20, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Hughes, 83, of 221 Sixth St. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Church of God by the Rev. C. E. Bays. Mrs. Hughes, a resident of Beckley for the past 18 years, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after an extended illness. Her husband, Elijah Hughes, preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Church of God. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Kempson of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Frances Wise of Marietta, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Miller of Parkersburg; one son, Carl Hughes of Parkersburg; one brother, James Light of Glen Jean; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Yon of MacArthur and Mrs. Okey Henderson of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on August 21, 1958.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 202, District 22, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 269, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 279, District 182, Tygart, Wood Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 540, District 27, Tygart, Wood Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 345, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Elijah Walter Hughes b. January 24, 1873, d. December 18, 1945
Marriage*Alice C. Light married Elijah Walter Hughes on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Hughes death certificate.
  4. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alice Hughes obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hughes-Light marriage record.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Lazarus Light1

M, b. circa 1740, d. 1786
     Lazarus Light married Elizabeth Unknown.1 Lazarus Light was born circa 1740 at New York.1 He died in 1786 at Virginia.

Family

Elizabeth Unknown
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Unknown.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.

Willie J. Conner1,2

M, b. September 19, 1867, d. August 24, 1899
FatherNathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner1,2 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897
MotherMary Jane Walton1,2 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934
     Willie J. Conner was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 19, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on August 24, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 31.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 254, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 435, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.

John Wilson Light1

M, b. 1828, d. 1863
FatherElijah D. Light1 b. 1799, d. July, 1879
MotherSusannah Wilson1
     John Wilson Light was born in 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Catherine Rose, daughter of Unknown Beckleheimer and Martha Rose, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Wilson Light died in 1863 at Libertyville, Bedford Co., Virginia; Died in the Battle of Chancelorsville during the Civil War.2

Family

Catherine Rose b. 1836
Marriage*He married Catherine Rose, daughter of Unknown Beckleheimer and Martha Rose, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S309] Wes McDaniel, Light in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 25, 2004.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Catherine Rose1,2

F, b. 1836
FatherUnknown Beckleheimer
MotherMartha Rose2
     Catherine Rose was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her name is spelled as Katherine on her tombstone.3 She was born in 1836 at Bath Co., Virginia.3,2 She married John Wilson Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 21, 1854,her married name was Light.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, District 15, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of James L. Wilson4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

John Wilson Light b. 1828, d. 1863
Marriage*Catherine Rose married John Wilson Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S14127] McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Shelman C. Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. December 31, 1895, d. October 7, 1934
FatherJohn Vest5,1,2,3,4 b. August 20, 1871, d. March 24, 1955
MotherEliza E. Angle5,1,2,3,4 b. February 2, 1873
     Shelman C. Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 He was born on December 31, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 31, 1896.2,6,4 He married Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese, daughter of Henry Cassell DeWeese and Sarah Jane Kelley, on April 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 Shelman C. Vest died on October 7, 1934 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 38.2,4 He Falling over an eight-foot wall, Shelman C. Vest, 38, an electrician for the American Coal company was fatally injured Sunday morning at his home at McComas. Mr. Vest was cutting kindling about 10 o'clock Sunday morning when he tripped and fell backwards over the wall. He died at 4:16 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Vest landed on the hard surface of the highway in front of his home. Although he arose after the fall and walked to the house, he was forced to lie down on the porch. Mrs. Vest was not at the home at the time of the accident and when she returned he complained that he had fallen and "hurt his back." Mrs. Vest accompanied him upstairs, where he went to bed. Soon afterwards he lapsed into unconsciousness and died a short time later. Examination disclosed that his skull had been fractured. Mr. Vest had been in the employee of the American Coal company for about fifteen years. He was born in Floyd county, Virginia, December 31, 1895, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vest. He is survived by his widow and one son, Wayne Martin Vest, aged 4 years, and his parents. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at Thomas Memorial church, McComas, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Belcher, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Wysor, of Berwind, and the Rev. J. E. Davis, of Jenkinjones. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery and will be in charge of Bailey lodge 137 A. F. and A. M. Pallbearers: S. S. Cooper, Nelson Cooper, Abe Lawarence, W. P. Huffman, William Stone, William Cox, Flower bearers: Madames W. D Fitzhugh, S. S. Cooper, Harve Browning, K. N. Marshall, Melvin McClain, Claude Bailey, Harry Fulford, B. F. Pinkard, J. S. Ayers, Abe Lawarence, O. E. Hurst, C. C. Bird, W. I. Gully, J. S. Sanders, Millard King, W. R. Sheets, Leonard Belcher, J. T. Parcel, L. W. Marshall. on October 9, 1934.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 18, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 369, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farm laborer8
1916Farmer1
1930Coal mine electrician9

Family

Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese b. August 22, 1899, d. June 9, 1924
Marriage*Shelman C. Vest married Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese, daughter of Henry Cassell DeWeese and Sarah Jane Kelley, on April 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shelman C. Vest death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Hundley marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Shelman C. Vest obituary in the Oct 9, 1934 edition.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brondly L. Vest death certificate.

Henry Link1,2,3

M, b. 1790, d. 1864
     Henry Link was buried at Old Friendship Church Lot, adjoining Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Rt. 221 E. by Rt. 679, 17 miles east of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1790 at Virginia.3 He married Mary "Polly" Winters on November 1, 1811 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia. Henry Link married Rebecca Lykins in 1842.4,2 Henry Link died in 1864.3

Family 1

Mary "Polly" Winters d. circa 1840
Marriage*He married Mary "Polly" Winters on November 1, 1811 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia. 
Child

Family 2

Rebecca Lykins b. October 30, 1816, d. November 3, 1904
Marriage*Henry Link married Rebecca Lykins in 1842.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susannah "Susan" Winfrey1,2

F, b. October, 1851
FatherStephen Winfrey1
MotherElizabeth Childress1
     Susannah "Susan" Winfrey was born in October, 1851 at Virginia.2 She married Cyrus Milton Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on May 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of May 30, 1899,her married name was Link. Susannah "Susan" Winfrey Susan later moved into the household of her son Exodus Link in Plumas Co., California in 1920.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 240, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 2, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Farmer6

Family

Cyrus Milton Link b. October 29, 1850, d. November 20, 1904
Marriage*Susannah "Susan" Winfrey married Cyrus Milton Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on May 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Lee Conner1,2

F, b. February 25, 1869, d. October 23, 1923
FatherNathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897
MotherMary Jane Walton1,2,3,4,5 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934
     Eliza Lee Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on February 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,5 She married John Henry Clower, son of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 30, 1895,her married name was Clower. Eliza Lee Conner died on October 23, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.6,7,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 254, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 435, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 5, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 212, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

John Henry Clower b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937
Marriage*Eliza Lee Conner married John Henry Clower, son of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Camma Jane Johnson death certificate.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis1

F, b. March 10, 1872, d. November 14, 1939
FatherRobert L. Willis1
MotherSarah Catherine Hellem1 b. October 27, 1838, d. May 1, 1913
     Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 10, 1872 at Virginia.2 She married John Lemons Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of August 9, 1891,her married name was Link. Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis died on November 14, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

John Lemons Link b. February 22, 1852, d. June 12, 1932
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis married John Lemons Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  3. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Catherine Hellem1

F, b. October 27, 1838, d. May 1, 1913
     Sarah Catherine Hellem was born on October 27, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Robert L. Willis circa 1858. As of circa 1858,her married name was Willis. Sarah Catherine Hellem died on May 1, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Robert L. Willis
Marriage*Sarah Catherine Hellem married Robert L. Willis circa 1858. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sarah Catherine Willis death certificate.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ada V. Akers1,2,3

F, b. September 23, 1891, d. November 5, 1918
FatherBallard Preston Akers4,1,2,3 b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Poff4,1,2,3 b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929
     Ada V. Akers was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on September 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1890.4,5,1,3 She married Coy Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on October 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 As of October 23, 1907,her married name was Link. Ada V. Akers died on November 5, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 27.4,5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 113, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Coy Link b. December 10, 1888, d. February 3, 1971
Marriage*Ada V. Akers married Coy Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on October 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S35] Ancestors of Galen Daniel Underwood, Sr., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/u/n/d/Galen-Underwood/GENE5-0001.html
  5. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Link Forbes obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Catherine Link Cundiff obituary in the Sep 12, 2006 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Leon Link obituary in the Mar 19, 2017 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Minerva Essie Bell

F, b. March 12, 1897, d. February 23, 1971
FatherJames William "Bill" Bell b. November 9, 1869, d. December 12, 1909
MotherLizena C. Hollins1 b. January 18, 1875, d. May 31, 1952
     Minerva Essie Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She COPPER HILL - Essie Bell Link, 73, formerly of Copper Hill, died Tuesday at a Bristol, Tenn., hospital. She was the widow of Coy Link. Surviving are three sons, Larry Link, Bristol; Leon Link, Bristol; Alvin Link, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Ernestine McElwee, Richmond, Mo; Mrs. Helen Cundiff, Salem; Mrs. Violet Forbes, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Althea Campbell, Mrs. Ocie Conner, Roanoke. The funeral will be Friday a 2 p.m. at Smiths Chapel United Methodist Church, Locust Grove, with burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.4 She was born on March 12, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Coy Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on February 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 As of February 20, 1923,her married name was Link. Minerva Essie Bell died on February 23, 1971 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 73.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 40, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 38, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Coy Link b. December 10, 1888, d. February 3, 1971
Marriage*Minerva Essie Bell married Coy Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on February 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Essie Bell Link.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Essie Bell Link obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Coy Link obituary in the Feb 11, 1971 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Link Forbes obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Catherine Link Cundiff obituary in the Sep 12, 2006 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Leon Link obituary in the Mar 19, 2017 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Della Jane "Delia" Manning1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 11, 1882, d. March 2, 1966
FatherNathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning1,4,6 b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
MotherElizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner1,4,7,6 b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
     Della Jane "Delia" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,8,5 She was born on October 11, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Sep 11, 1881.1,4,6,5 She married James Bostonia "Boss" Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of August 30, 1900,her married name was Poff. Della Jane "Delia" Manning married Valentine T. Ferris, son of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, on August 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 15, 1922,her married name was Ferris. Della Jane "Delia" Manning and Valentine T. Ferris were divorced on April 20, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 Della Jane "Delia" Manning died on March 2, 1966 at Radford, Virginia, at age 83.4,8,5 She Mrs. Della Manning Poff, age 84, died March 2, 1966 at Radford nursing home. Surviving are five daughters; Mrs. L. W. Hall Sr., Lafayette; Mrs. R. W. St. Clair, Salem; Mrs. Houston Epperly, Elliston; Mrs. E. H. St. Clair, Roanoke; Mrs. E. M. Long, Bluefield, Va; three sons, Lewis D. and Leonard S. Poff, Salem; Clinton W. Poff, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Daniel Conner, Roanoke; one brother, Vollie Manning, Copper Hill; 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul St. Clair, Fred St. Clair, Sammy Poff, Jimmy Poff, Gary Poff and Carl Epperly. Interment in Sherwood, Salem. on March 4, 1966.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 110, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 63, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VirginiaHer second husband Valentine Ferris was not enumerated in the household13
1940Dwelling 3, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 41, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920Farmer12

Family 1

James Bostonia "Boss" Poff b. January 6, 1881, d. May 27, 1919
Marriage*Della Jane "Delia" Manning married James Bostonia "Boss" Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Valentine T. Ferris b. March 10, 1872, d. July 14, 1951
Marriage*Della Jane "Delia" Manning married Valentine T. Ferris, son of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, on August 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Della Jane "Delia" Manning and Valentine T. Ferris were divorced on April 20, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma P. Long obituary in the Aug 31, 1991 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Alice Manning obituary in the Aug 18, 1944 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Manning Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 1966 edition.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [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.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning1,2,3

F, b. April 30, 1886, d. June 21, 1974
FatherNathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning1,4,3 b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
MotherElizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner1,4,5,3 b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
     Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3846.6 Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9,2 She was born on April 30, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,1,8,5,2,3 She married William Daniel Conner, son of William Valentine Conner and Sarah Ann Vest, on September 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,10,9,5,2 As of September 6, 1905,her married name was Conner. Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning died on June 21, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.7,9,5,2 She Mrs. Eliza Louella Conner, age 88, died in a local nursing home Friday morning, June 21, 1974. She was the widow of W. D. Conner. Surviving are two sons, William M. Conner, Salem, G. Wade Conner, Vinton; four grandchildren. Services were at Old Salem Church, Floyd County. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on June 27, 1974.9

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 250, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 140, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 136, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 150, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 83, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 13, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia16

Family

William Daniel Conner b. June 8, 1885, d. August 26, 1963
Marriage*Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning married William Daniel Conner, son of William Valentine Conner and Sarah Ann Vest, on September 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,10,9,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eliza Louella Conner obituary in the Jun 27, 1974 edition.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William D. Conner obituary in the Aug 29, 1963 edition.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  18. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William M. Conner obituary in the Mar 15, 2012 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Wade Conner obituary in the Jun 26, 2018 edition.

Silas Reed Stewart Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 31, 1872, d. March 10, 1922
FatherSilas Reed Stewart1,4 b. January 13, 1829, d. October 29, 1907
MotherSarah Jane Hall1,4 b. 1831, d. April 7, 1888
     Silas Reed Stewart Jr. was born on October 31, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Cynthia E. Duncan on November 4, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Silas Reed Stewart Jr. married Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner, daughter of Christopher Acey Conner and Nancy Adeline "Nannie" Ferris, on January 16, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Silas Reed Stewart Jr. died on March 10, 1922 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 49.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 17, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 184, District 93, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 134, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer3

Family 1

Cynthia E. Duncan b. 1872, d. August 20, 1893
Marriage*Silas Reed Stewart Jr. married Cynthia E. Duncan on November 4, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner b. December, 1875
Marriage*Silas Reed Stewart Jr. married Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner, daughter of Christopher Acey Conner and Nancy Adeline "Nannie" Ferris, on January 16, 1896 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
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