Harley Harvey Rierson1,2,3,4

M, b. February 11, 1912, d. August 2, 1986
FatherJohn Castle/Cassell Rierson5,6,1,2 b. November 24, 1872, d. July 14, 1937
MotherBertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner5,6,1,7,2 b. July 26, 1877, d. August 31, 1945
     Harley Harvey Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,9,4 His Social Security Number was 229-01-3886.10 He was born on February 11, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,9,3 He married Reva Nettie Harris on July 30, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,2,4 Harley Harvey Rierson died on August 2, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,9,4 He Harley Harvey Rierson, age 74, died Saturday in a Salem hospital. Survived by his wife, Reva Harris Rierson, a step-daughter, Mrs. Elbert (Ester) Griffith, Check; step-grandson, Roy Griffith, Check; one brother, Frank Rierson, Check; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Gray, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on August 4, 1986.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 56, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 24, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 6, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farm laborer7

Family

Reva Nettie Harris b. March 21, 1919, d. October 4, 2011
Marriage*Harley Harvey Rierson married Reva Nettie Harris on July 30, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harley Harvey Rierson obituary in the Aug 4, 1986 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Reva Harris Rierson obitutary in the Oct 13, 2011 edition.

Clarrisa/Clarice V. Rierson1,2

F, b. August 18, 1906, d. September 17, 1917
FatherJohn Castle/Cassell Rierson1,3,2 b. November 24, 1872, d. July 14, 1937
MotherBertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner1,3,2 b. July 26, 1877, d. August 31, 1945
     Clarrisa/Clarice V. Rierson was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on August 18, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on September 17, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 11.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Reva Nettie Harris1,2,3

F, b. March 21, 1919, d. October 4, 2011
     Reva Nettie Harris was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-1572.5 She was born on March 21, 1919 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4,5,3 She married Leonard J. Cox, son of Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox and Susie Jane Wilson, on August 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Cox. Reva Nettie Harris and Leonard J. Cox were divorced on December 17, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 Reva Nettie Harris married Harley Harvey Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on July 30, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,10 As of July 30, 1960,her married name was Rierson. Reva Nettie Harris died on October 4, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.2,4,5,9 She CHECK - Reva Harris Rierson, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Ester and Elbert Griffith; grandson, Roy Griffith and wife Amanda; brother, Carlon Harris; sister, Mildred Hylton; sisters-in-law, Ruby Gray, Malieta S. Sowers; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by [husbands] Roy E. Semones, Harley Rierson; brothers and sister, Cleveland Harris, Harvey Harris, Elverna H. Sowers, Elmon Harris, Melvin Harris, Oscola Harris, Walden (Sod) Harris. Reva worked for many years in the garment factory. After retirement she joined the Floyd Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of New River Community Action (NRCA) and served for many more years in the Green Thumb Program (now called SCWP - Senior Community Employment Program of Workforce/Goodwill Industries). Ms. Rierson was a driver and volunteer aide for the program. She loved to tell the story about when she was a girl and she wanted to go to Willis for candy. So she got in her brother's Model T Ford and went to the store. The only trouble was when she got back she couldn't find the brake and ran into the barn. Although she got off to a rough start in driving, Ms. Rierson never had another accident in over 50 years of driving. Another story she loved to tell was when Hurricane Hugo came through Floyd County. She had planned to take the RSVP volunteers on a trip west. The storm was coming fast so they all piled into the van and headed out ahead of the storm even faster. They had a wonderful time. Over the years Ms. Rierson received many awards. Nominated by RSVP Ms. Rierson received the Outstanding Older American Award sponsored by Green Thumb. When she "retired" again from RSVP she was given a big farewell party at NRCA in Floyd, or the "Center" as she called it. Reva greatly enjoyed supporting the volunteers in their work and everyone enjoyed her company as well. They knew with Reva driving that they would have a safe and fun adventure. Ms. Rierson was much loved by all of the people who knew and worked with her. Interment followed at Restvale Cemetery. on October 13, 2011.2

Family 1

Leonard J. Cox b. March 18, 1917, d. October 13, 1971
Marriage*She married Leonard J. Cox, son of Pleasant Garnetzzie" Cox and Susie Jane Wilson, on August 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Reva Nettie Harris and Leonard J. Cox were divorced on December 17, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 

Family 2

Harley Harvey Rierson b. February 11, 1912, d. August 2, 1986
Marriage*Reva Nettie Harris married Harley Harvey Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on July 30, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,10 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Reva Harris Rierson obitutary in the Oct 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S974] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 14.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harley Harvey Rierson obituary in the Aug 4, 1986 edition.

Cluber Kirus Rierson1

M, b. February 25, 1897, d. September 2, 1972
FatherJames William "Jim" Rierson Jr.2,3 b. June 16, 1875, d. December 27, 1907
MotherMartha A. "Woodie" Walton2,3,4 b. December 14, 1874, d. October 31, 1961
     Cluber Kirus Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PVT. 161 Inf. WWI."5,6 He was born on February 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3 He married Cassie Lura Ferris, daughter of William Henry "Willie" Ferris and Mary Jane Poff, on April 2, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Cluber Kirus Rierson and Cassie Lura Ferris were divorced on November 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Cluber Kirus Rierson died on September 2, 1972 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.5,6 He COPPER HILL -- Cluber K. Rierson, 75, died Saturday, September 2, 1972, at his home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L. H. Whitenack, Roanoke; a son, Melvin Rierson, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. William H. Poff, Copper Hill, Mrs. Cleddie Holt, Afton, Tenn; a brother, James E. Rierson, Colora, Md. The funeral was Monday, September 4, 1972, at 2 p.m. at Salem church, Floyd County, with burial in Restvale Cemetery. on September 7, 1972.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 155, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 128, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 259, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 208, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Steam railroad clerk9
1940Railroad stock keeper10

Family

Cassie Lura Ferris b. August 18, 1901, d. December 19, 1972
Marriage*Cluber Kirus Rierson married Cassie Lura Ferris, daughter of William Henry "Willie" Ferris and Mary Jane Poff, on April 2, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Cluber Kirus Rierson and Cassie Lura Ferris were divorced on November 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Cluber K. Rierson obituary in the Sep 7, 1972 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin William Rierson obituary in the Jun 10, 2015 edition.

Judith Odell Rierson1,2

F, b. July 7, 1926, d. October 16, 1934
FatherJames Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson3,4,1,5 b. November 15, 1899, d. September 29, 1986
MotherMyrtle Odell Wilson3,4,1,5 b. April 16, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
     Judith Odell Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She was born on July 7, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on October 16, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the John C. Rierson obituary in the Feb 26, 2018 edition.

James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson1

M, b. November 15, 1899, d. September 29, 1986
FatherJames William "Jim" Rierson Jr.2,3,4 b. June 16, 1875, d. December 27, 1907
MotherMartha A. "Woodie" Walton2,4,5 b. December 14, 1874, d. October 31, 1961
     James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.6 His Social Security Number was 215-36-8220.3 He was born on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1,4 He married Myrtle Odell Wilson, daughter of Oliver Blaine Wilson and Lula Virginia Manning, on August 11, 1924.2 James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson died on September 29, 1986 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 86.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 155, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 326, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland8
1950Dwelling 239, District 8-25, Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland9

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8
1950Farmer9

Family

Myrtle Odell Wilson b. April 16, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
Marriage*James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson married Myrtle Odell Wilson, daughter of Oliver Blaine Wilson and Lula Virginia Manning, on August 11, 1924.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S84] Rick & Toni Clawson, "Rierson Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 9, 2003.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the John C. Rierson obituary in the Feb 26, 2018 edition.
  13. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the William Edward Rierson obituary in the Aug 19, 1965 edition.
  14. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the James W. Rierson, Sr. obituary in the May 13, 2013 edition.

Jacob Knoppow1

M, d. circa 1918
FatherYitzchak Knoppow1 b. circa 1815, d. circa 1911
MotherHannah Unknown1
     Jacob Knoppow married Ida Zabno/Zabrone circa 1870 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.1,2 Jacob Knoppow died circa 1918 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.1

Family

Ida Zabno/Zabrone
Marriage*He married Ida Zabno/Zabrone circa 1870 at Pereyaslav, Ukraine.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Asa L. Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. December 31, 1868, d. May 21, 1947
FatherSamuel R. "Sam" Conner5,3,6,4 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920
MotherElizabeth Jane King5,3,6,4 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927
     Asa L. Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on December 31, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone and death certificate have a birth year of 1867.5,7,1,2,4 He married Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, daughter of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on January 17, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 Asa L. Conner died on May 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 108, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 121, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 49, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 196, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 42, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Calla Ann "Callie" Poff b. June 21, 1874, d. October 1, 1953
Marriage*Asa L. Conner married Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, daughter of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on January 17, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  14. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Clyva Ocie Rierson1

F, b. November 17, 1904, d. May 17, 1906
FatherJames William "Jim" Rierson Jr.1 b. June 16, 1875, d. December 27, 1907
MotherMartha A. "Woodie" Walton1 b. December 14, 1874, d. October 31, 1961
     Clyva Ocie Rierson was buried at Rierson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She died on May 17, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.2,1

Citations

  1. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Betty Jane Akers1,2

F, b. March 20, 1941, d. September 22, 1999
FatherGeorge William Akers2 b. October 23, 1877
MotherEmmeline "Emma" Dickerson2
     Betty Jane Akers was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on March 20, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Frank William Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on July 4, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of July 4, 1960,her married name was Rierson. Betty Jane Akers died on September 22, 1999 at Virginia at age 58.1 She RIERSON, Betty Jane Akers, 58, of Check, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 1999. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, John W. Rierson of Abingdon, Frank W., Jr. and Eve Rierson of Check; a daughter and son-in-law, Bertha and Alan R. Stanley of Copper Hill; two grandchildren, Dustin and Kelly Stanley; brothers and sisters, Greenberry Akers, Noah Akers and Henry Akers, all of Floyd and Russell Akers of Willis; three sisters, Robertine Clemons of Floyd, Mary Akers of Hillsville and Linda Duncan of Christiansburg. Funeral services Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, with Elder W. T. Conner officiating. Interment in Salem Church (Head of the River) Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home. on September 24, 1999.1

Family

Frank William Rierson b. February 20, 1904, d. November 10, 1991
Marriage*She married Frank William Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on July 4, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Akers Rierson obituary in the Sep 24, 1999 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Frank William Rierson obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the John William Rierson obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank William Rierson Jr. obituary in the May 7, 2022 edition.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Jacob William Rierson third birthday announcement in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.

John William Rierson1,2,3

M, b. March 17, 1961, d. August 13, 2013
FatherFrank William Rierson1,4,5,2,3 b. February 20, 1904, d. November 10, 1991
MotherBetty Jane Akers1,4,2,3 b. March 20, 1941, d. September 22, 1999
     John William Rierson John William Rierson, age 52, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Frank Rierson, Sr. and Betty Jane Akers Rierson on March 17, 1961 in Floyd County, VA. John relocated to Bristol, VA in 1992, and he worked for Dutt and Wagner for 16 years. He loved NASCAR, Virginia Tech, and Washington Redskin football. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Cecilia Rierson; son, Kevin Castle of Abingdon, VA; daughter, Amy Stringer and husband Jacob of Abingdon, VA; brother, Frank Rierson, Jr. and wife Eve; sister, Bertha Stanley and husband Allen all of Check, VA; two special grandchildren, Kadin Castle and Brody Stringer; niece, Kelly Stanley; and four nephews, Dustin Stanley, Jacob Rierson, Leon Rierson, and Eli Rierson. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens.2 He was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Bristol, Virginia.2 He was born on March 17, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Sandra Diane Cox on August 11, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John William Rierson and Sandra Diane Cox were divorced on December 1, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 John William Rierson married Cecilia Unknown in 2001.2 John William Rierson died on August 13, 2013 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 52.2

Family 1

Sandra Diane Cox
Marriage*He married Sandra Diane Cox on August 11, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* John William Rierson and Sandra Diane Cox were divorced on December 1, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Cecilia Unknown
Marriage*John William Rierson married Cecilia Unknown in 2001.2 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the John William Rierson obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank William Rierson Jr. obituary in the May 7, 2022 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Akers Rierson obituary in the Sep 24, 1999 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Frank William Rierson obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Frank William Rierson Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. September 15, 1962, d. May 3, 2022
FatherFrank William Rierson5,6,1,7,2 b. February 20, 1904, d. November 10, 1991
MotherBetty Jane Akers5,6,7,2 b. March 20, 1941, d. September 22, 1999
     Frank William Rierson Jr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 15, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Eve Rosanna Lucado, daughter of Norman Leon Lucado and Brenda Faye Goodwin, on August 15, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Frank William Rierson Jr. died on May 3, 2022 at Virginia at age 59.2 He Frank William Rierson, Jr., September 15, 1962 - May 3, 2022. Frank William Rierson Jr. of Check, Virginia, went to be with Jesus after a brave and valiant battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He joins his dad and mom, Frank William Sr. and Betty Jane Akers Rierson, as well as his brother, John William Rierson. He was a devout servant of the Lord and is enjoying life and life more abundantly. He worked hard all his life helping his dad with his tree business, FW Rierson & Son in the 1980s and after that with various other jobs. He was not afraid of anything, had an incredibly big heart, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Eve; three sons, Jacob, Leon, and Eli Rierson; sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Alan Stanley; niece and nephew, Kelly Stanley and Dustin Stanley; aunts, Mary Alice Akers (Cliff Worrell), and Linda Faye Duncan (James); cousins, Robin Hogan, Roger Clemmons, Ray Clemmons, and Jammie Duncan; and numerous other relatives and friends. A Graveside Service will be conducted at Head of the River Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va. on May 7, 2022.2

Family

Eve Rosanna Lucado
Marriage*He married Eve Rosanna Lucado, daughter of Norman Leon Lucado and Brenda Faye Goodwin, on August 15, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Jacob William Rierson8,2
  • Leon Trey Rierson8,6,2
  • Eli John Rierson7,2

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Frank William Rierson obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank William Rierson Jr. obituary in the May 7, 2022 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Akers Rierson obituary in the Sep 24, 1999 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Jacob William Rierson third birthday announcement in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
  7. [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the John William Rierson obituary.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sep 11, 2003 edition.

Matilda Elizabeth Simpson1

F, b. July 7, 1840, d. January 4, 1925
FatherJames William Simpson2,3,1 b. 1800, d. March 24, 1879
MotherElizabeth Walters2,3,1 b. circa 1805, d. March 1, 1887
     Matilda Elizabeth Simpson was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 7, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 She married William P. Walters, son of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on January 5, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 5, 1857,her married name was Walters. Matilda Elizabeth Simpson married James William Rierson, son of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, in January, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of January, 1870,her married name was Rierson. Matilda Elizabeth Simpson died on January 4, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 70, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 57, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farmer6

Family 1

William P. Walters b. circa 1835, d. May 9, 1863
Marriage*Matilda Elizabeth Simpson married William P. Walters, son of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on January 5, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

James William Rierson b. November 26, 1850, d. April 15, 1875
Marriage*Matilda Elizabeth Simpson married James William Rierson, son of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, in January, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S47] Barbara Stanley, "Ancestors of Mary E. Rierson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 7, 2003.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S84] Rick & Toni Clawson, "Rierson Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 9, 2003.

James William Rierson1

M, b. November 26, 1850, d. April 15, 1875
FatherCharles Rierson2,1 b. 1810, d. June 14, 1865
MotherJane Flinchum2,1
     James William Rierson Died from a tumor. He was born on November 26, 1850 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.1 He married Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of James William Simpson and Elizabeth Walters, in January, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 James William Rierson died on April 15, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 24.2

Family

Matilda Elizabeth Simpson b. July 7, 1840, d. January 4, 1925
Marriage*He married Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of James William Simpson and Elizabeth Walters, in January, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S84] Rick & Toni Clawson, "Rierson Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 9, 2003.
  3. [S47] Barbara Stanley, "Ancestors of Mary E. Rierson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 7, 2003.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

William P. Walters1,2

M, b. circa 1835, d. May 9, 1863
FatherMartin Phillip Walters1,2 b. June 4, 1808, d. December 11, 1896
MotherMary Ann Pharis1,2
     William P. Walters was born circa 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of James William Simpson and Elizabeth Walters, on January 5, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William P. Walters died on May 9, 1863 at Chancellorville Battlefield, Virginia; Died in the Civil War. Buried in the battlefield in Chancellorville, Virginia.3 He FLOYD SOLDIER WROTE OF COLD, CANNON BALLS
It was cold and there was snow on the ground that morning 100 years ago and it seemed to Private William P. Walters of Floyd County that "there was cannon balls a nuff shot at us to kill the hole army."
It was at the battle of Fredericksburg --Dec. 13, 1962--and Walters was serving with Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's horse artillery, commanded by Maj. John Pelham, "the gallant Pelham of Alabama."
Remembering that today is the 100th anniversary of the battle of Fredericksburg, Walters' great-grandson, S. A. Bell, 1719 Colgate Ave., NE, came up with a letter his great-grandfather wrote home five days after the battle.
In serving with Pelham's horse artillery, Walters was in on the classic, and warmest, artillery actions in the Civil War.
At Fredericksburg, Pelham fought his artillery pieces beyond the flanks of both armies, held up the Union advance across the Rappahannock River and earned the respect of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Lee called him an "infernal, gallant fool."
Walters, about 25 at the time, wrote his wife that it didn't look like he would be home for Christmas, 1862, and that "I can inform you that we had a hard fite Saturday, 13 of this month." Three "Floyd Boys" were wounded that day.
Walters said the cannonade went on all day and "there ain't no fun in this kind of work so I won't say anymore about it and I expect this is more than you want to heare. The Yankys have gone back on the other side of the river again . . . "
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia inflicted murderous casualties on the Union Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg. Union Gen. Ambrose Burnside counted about 12,000 casualties as he threw the northern forces across the river at Lee -- firmly entrenched in fortified positions on the high ground behind the town.
Walters said the "Yankys have nocked Fredericksburg all to peases and burnt it vary near all up."
In a postscript in the letter to his parents and sisters, the young private summed up how it feels to come through a major battle alive and well:
"I will just say," he wrote, "it makes me feel as proud as if he had a new pare of britches when he gits out of such scrapes. It was the hardest cannonading I ever heard . . . "
He ended the postscript: "So farewell for the present, hoping to see you all shortly. I remain your honorable son and brother . . . "
Walters didn't see another Christmas in the Army of Virginia.
He died at Chancellorsville, as the Army of Northern Virginia was defeating Union Gen. Joseph Hooker in May of 1863. in 1962.3

Family

Matilda Elizabeth Simpson b. July 7, 1840, d. January 4, 1925
Marriage*He married Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of James William Simpson and Elizabeth Walters, on January 5, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times.

Martin Phillip Walters1

M, b. June 4, 1808, d. December 11, 1896
FatherWilliam Curtis Walters Sr.1 b. March, 1772, d. October 8, 1853
MotherMary "Polly" Martin1 b. circa 1781, d. before 1829
     Martin Phillip Walters was born on June 4, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Ann Pharis on September 20, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Martin Phillip Walters died on December 11, 1896 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 88.1

Family

Mary Ann Pharis
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Pharis on September 20, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Elizabeth Conner1,2,3

F, b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
FatherSamuel R. "Sam" Conner1,4,5,3 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920
MotherElizabeth Jane King1,4,5,3 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927
     Mary Elizabeth Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,3 She was born on June 7, 1870 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1875.6,1,3 She married David Henry Poff, son of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of December 21, 1893,her married name was Poff. Mary Elizabeth Conner died on January 8, 1946 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.7,3 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Poff, 70 died in the home of her son, Samuel Poff in the Poff neighborhood Jan. 8. Funeral services were conducted January 10 in the Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill. Interment was in the Puckett Cemetery. The survivors are 2 sons and 2 daughters. on January 17, 1946.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 108, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 244, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Family

David Henry Poff b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Conner married David Henry Poff, son of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1945 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1946 edition.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [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
  14. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Noah B. Poff death certificate.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Tabitha Jane Rierson1,2,3

F, b. November 18, 1870, d. June 27, 1962
FatherJames William Rierson3,2 b. November 26, 1850, d. April 15, 1875
MotherMatilda Elizabeth Simpson3,2 b. July 7, 1840, d. January 4, 1925
     Tabitha Jane Rierson was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on November 18, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 She married Elder William F. "Willie" Vest, son of Charles David Vest and Margaret Ellen Hoback, on October 8, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,4,2 As of October 8, 1896,her married name was Vest. Tabitha Jane Rierson died on June 27, 1962 at Virginia at age 91.1,4,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Elder William F. "Willie" Vest b. December 21, 1870, d. November 19, 1950
Marriage*Tabitha Jane Rierson married Elder William F. "Willie" Vest, son of Charles David Vest and Margaret Ellen Hoback, on October 8, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

James William Simpson1

M, b. 1800, d. March 24, 1879
FatherAllan Simpson b. 1757, d. March 19, 1820
MotherSusannah Boyle d. May 22, 1827
     James William Simpson was born in 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Walters, daughter of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on January 24, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 James William Simpson died on March 24, 1879.

Family

Elizabeth Walters b. circa 1805, d. March 1, 1887
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Walters, daughter of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on January 24, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2140] Virginia Walters Miller, William C. Walters, His Wife Mary Polly Martin and Their Descendants.
  2. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S47] Barbara Stanley, "Ancestors of Mary E. Rierson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 7, 2003.

Elizabeth Walters1,2,3

F, b. circa 1805, d. March 1, 1887
FatherWilliam Curtis Walters Sr.1,2,3 b. March, 1772, d. October 8, 1853
MotherMary "Polly" Martin2,3 b. circa 1781, d. before 1829
     Elizabeth Walters was born circa 1805 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married James William Simpson, son of Allan Simpson and Susannah Boyle, on January 24, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 As of January 24, 1831,her married name was Simpson. Elizabeth Walters died on March 1, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

James William Simpson b. 1800, d. March 24, 1879
Marriage*She married James William Simpson, son of Allan Simpson and Susannah Boyle, on January 24, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S737] Floyd Co., VA Wills at USGenWeb, online http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/floyd/wills/, From the will of William Walters.
  2. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  3. [S2140] Virginia Walters Miller, William C. Walters, His Wife Mary Polly Martin and Their Descendants.
  4. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S47] Barbara Stanley, "Ancestors of Mary E. Rierson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 7, 2003.

Nancy Ann Epperly1,2,3

F, b. August 2, 1829, d. February 2, 1905
FatherDaniel Epperly1,3 b. November 4, 1808, d. after 1880
MotherElizabeth Lawrence1,3 b. circa 1809, d. September 5, 1874
     Nancy Ann Epperly was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 2, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Lewis W. Poff, son of Jonathon "John" Poff and Ruth Wilson, on October 19, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of October 19, 1848,her married name was Poff. Nancy Ann Epperly Military Pension: Applied and granted a military pension because husband Lewis died during service in the Civil War. Lived with daughter Rosabell and her family. on March 31, 1888.3 She died on February 2, 1905 at age 75.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 37, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 181, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 291, District 39, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 264, District 30, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Peter Vest7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Peter Vest9

Family

Lewis W. Poff b. circa 1829, d. November 1, 1862
Marriage*Nancy Ann Epperly married Lewis W. Poff, son of Jonathon "John" Poff and Ruth Wilson, on October 19, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Taylor Poff death certificate.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From P. W. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1934 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perry W. Poff death certificate.
  14. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  15. [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
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jesse Berry1

M, b. circa 1776
     Jesse Berry married Mary Colvard. Jesse Berry was born circa 1776 at South Carolina.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 77, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia1

Occupation

1850Farmer1

Family

Mary Colvard
Marriage*Jesse Berry married Mary Colvard. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S971] Hazel Kimbrell, "Rachel Berry," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 12, 2005.

Rachel Dulaney1,2,3

F, b. October, 1818, d. July 18, 1903
     Rachel Dulaney was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born in October, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer on January 31, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 31, 1839,her married name was Altizer. Rachel Dulaney died on July 18, 1903 at Indian Creek, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.

Family

Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer b. March, 1812, d. November 9, 1900
Marriage*She married Elias Reed "Ale" Altizer on January 31, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S243] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Altizer Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Edmund Sumpter Sr.1,2

M, b. February 25, 1770, d. April 10, 1856
     Edmund Sumpter Sr. was born on February 25, 1770 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.2 He married Elizabeth Kingrea on March 16, 1795 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Edmund Sumpter Sr. died on April 10, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.

Family

Elizabeth Kingrea b. February 22, 1770, d. October 19, 1857
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Kingrea on March 16, 1795 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S197] Linda Hackney, George Sumpter's Will in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 12, 2003.
  4. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.

Elizabeth Kingrea1,2

F, b. February 22, 1770, d. October 19, 1857
     Elizabeth Kingrea was born on February 22, 1770 at Pennsylvania.2 She married Edmund Sumpter Sr. on March 16, 1795 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of March 16, 1795,her married name was Sumpter. Elizabeth Kingrea died on October 19, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.

Family

Edmund Sumpter Sr. b. February 25, 1770, d. April 10, 1856
Marriage*She married Edmund Sumpter Sr. on March 16, 1795 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  2. [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S197] Linda Hackney, George Sumpter's Will in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 12, 2003.

Russell Charlie Rierson

M, b. July 31, 1908, d. February 9, 1970
FatherJames William "Jim" Rierson Jr. b. June 16, 1875, d. December 27, 1907
MotherMartha A. "Woodie" Walton1,2 b. December 14, 1874, d. October 31, 1961
     Russell Charlie Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 31, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on February 9, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 155, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother James5
1940Dwelling 12, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farmer1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lina Demerca Conner1,2

F, b. August 23, 1873, d. February 1, 1957
FatherSamuel R. "Sam" Conner1,3,4 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920
MotherElizabeth Jane King1,3,4 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927
     Lina Demerca Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on August 23, 1873 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married James Noah Warfield Manning, son of Charles A. Manning and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, on September 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of September 27, 1894,her married name was Manning. Lina Demerca Conner died on February 1, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 549, District 74, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 89, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 56, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 173, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

James Noah Warfield Manning b. November 9, 1869, d. June 30, 1957
Marriage*Lina Demerca Conner married James Noah Warfield Manning, son of Charles A. Manning and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, on September 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.