Andrew William L. King1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 25, 1866, d. March 23, 1941
FatherWilliam Henry King2,1,6,7,4,5 b. June, 1839, d. January 20, 1921
MotherElizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner1,2,6,7,4,5 b. circa 1843, d. May 22, 1894
     Andrew William L. King was buried at Beamer Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on March 25, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Mar 24, 1860.6,4 He married Millie/Milly A. "Toye" Akers on March 13, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Andrew William L. King married Martha Victoria Austin on January 20, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Andrew William L. King died on March 23, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 204, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 192, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 240, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 182, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 46, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Brickyard laborer8
1930Farmer9

Family 1

Millie/Milly A. "Toye" Akers b. March 8, 1876
Marriage*Andrew William L. King married Millie/Milly A. "Toye" Akers on March 13, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Martha Victoria Austin b. November 25, 1882, d. April 9, 1948
Marriage*Andrew William L. King married Martha Victoria Austin on January 20, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Ellen McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. September 18, 1855, d. 1952
FatherWilliam Thomas McGhee1,4,5 b. June, 1834, d. November 26, 1907
MotherMartha Ann "Mollie" Gates3,4 b. 1832, d. June 10, 1869
     Lucy Ellen McGhee was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on September 18, 1855 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,4 She married Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner, son of Isaac Conner and Caroline Gray, on December 18, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of December 18, 1873,her married name was Conner. Lucy Ellen McGhee died in 1952.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 59, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 218, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 244, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 36, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 24, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family

Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner b. March 30, 1853, d. December 13, 1940
Marriage*Lucy Ellen McGhee married Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner, son of Isaac Conner and Caroline Gray, on December 18, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S660] Betty Bartlett (e-mail address), Martha Gates in "Patrick Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Nov 8, 2002.
  3. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William McGee obituary in the Nov 28, 1907 edition.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Elizabeth King1,2,3,4

F, b. March, 1868, d. March 31, 1953
FatherWilliam Henry King1,5,6,4,7 b. June, 1839, d. January 20, 1921
MotherElizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner5,1,6,4 b. circa 1843, d. May 22, 1894
     Mary Elizabeth King was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 She was born in March, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The 1900 Census enumerated her as being born in Mar, 1869.2,1,7 She married John William Martin on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1 As of March 10, 1892,her married name was Martin. Mary Elizabeth King died on March 31, 1953 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.4,7 She April 1 - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Martin, 85, of Fayetteville, died in a Huntington hospital yesterday. She was born in Floyd County, Va., in 1868, the daughter of W. H. and Elizabeth King. She was a member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons, C. M. Martin of Fayetteville and W. E. Martin of Portsmouth, Va; one stepson, Robert of Fayetteville; one brother, Lawson King of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Ira Shockey of Gatewood, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park. on April 2, 1953.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 204, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 192, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 469, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 365, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 101, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 196, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 567, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family

John William Martin b. October 29, 1850, d. May 13, 1933
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth King married John William Martin on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Victoria Hildebrand death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Elizabeth Martin obituary in the Apr 2, 1953 edition.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary E. Martin death certificate.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Martin marriage record.
  14. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Victoria Hildebrand obituary in the Jan 8, 1950 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Martin marriage record.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Amanda Alice King1,2

F, b. April, 1872
FatherWilliam Henry King1,3 b. June, 1839, d. January 20, 1921
MotherElizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner3,1 b. circa 1843, d. May 22, 1894
     Amanda Alice King was born in April, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Joseph Peter "Joe" King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on March 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 192, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 210, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 33, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 47, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 242, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 60, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Joseph Peter "Joe" King b. November, 1871, d. September 7, 1947
Marriage*Amanda Alice King married Joseph Peter "Joe" King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on March 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Delaware Odella "Della Ellen" King1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 20, 1875, d. December 15, 1944
FatherWilliam Henry King1,6,3,5 b. June, 1839, d. January 20, 1921
MotherElizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner1,6,3,5 b. circa 1843, d. May 22, 1894
     Delaware Odella "Della Ellen" King was buried at Blake Cemetery, Deepwater, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born on June 20, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 19, 1875.6,5 As of August 22, 1900,her married name was Bostic.3 She married George Washington Bostic on August 22, 1900 at Beauty, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3,5 Delaware Odella "Della Ellen" King died on December 15, 1944 at Deepwater, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 69.4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 192, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 44, District 16, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 22, District 27, Deepwater, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 18, District 21, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 174, District 10-28, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1900Servant9

Family

George Washington Bostic b. November, 1850
Marriage*Delaware Odella "Della Ellen" King married George Washington Bostic on August 22, 1900 at Beauty, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3,5 
Children

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bostic-King marriage record.
  4. [S5178] Blake Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Della Ellen Bostic death certificate.
  6. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Elizabeth Bostic birth record.
  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. [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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Petry-Bostic marriage record.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Susie Moss obituary in an unknown edition.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Washington Bostic birth record.
  17. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bostic-Blake marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Robert Bostic birth record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vieva May Bostic birth record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Estep-Bostic marriage record.
  22. [S5186] Advocate, The, From the Vieva May Estep obituary in the Jan 8, 1975 edition.
  23. [S5182] Wilson Cemetery, Licking Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  24. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moss-Bostic marriage record.

Martha K. Martin1

F, b. June, 1834
FatherBartlett Martin1
MotherLydia Hall1
     Martha K. Martin was born in June, 1834 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Madison Shockey, son of Henry Shockey and Mary "Polly" Wiley, on January 5, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 5, 1891,her married name was Shockey.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 254, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Madison Shockey b. February, 1823
Marriage*Martha K. Martin married Madison Shockey, son of Henry Shockey and Mary "Polly" Wiley, on January 5, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

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.

Lina Patrie King1,2

F, b. March 28, 1878, d. January 17, 1948
FatherWilliam Henry King3,1,2,4 b. June, 1839, d. January 20, 1921
MotherElizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner3,1,2,4 b. circa 1843, d. May 22, 1894
     Lina Patrie King was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7 She was born on March 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of June 10, 1894,her married name was Young.2 She married Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young on June 10, 1894 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2 As of August 6, 1919,her married name was Argebright.4 Lina Patrie King married Daniel Calvin Argebright on August 6, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,7 Lina Patrie King died on January 17, 1948 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.1,6,7 She Mrs. Lina Patrie Argabright, 69, wife of Daniel Argabright, died Saturday afternoon at her home at Copper Hill. Surviving besides her husband are six children, including Mrs. Ruth Poff, Roanoke. Funeral service will be conducted at Old Salem Church. Interment will be in the Church cemetery. on January 18, 1948.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 192, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 192, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 167, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 9, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 67, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Washerwoman9

Family 1

Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young b. June, 1859, d. before May 11, 1910
Marriage*Lina Patrie King married Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young on June 10, 1894 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2 
Children

Family 2

Daniel Calvin Argebright b. August 19, 1883, d. October 15, 1966
Marriage*Lina Patrie King married Daniel Calvin Argebright on August 6, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,7 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lina Patrie Argabright obituary in the Jan 18, 1948 edition.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Young-Sanders marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Young marriage record.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Michael M. King1

M, b. 1818, d. April 10, 1893
FatherAnthony King Sr.1 b. circa 1761, d. after 1850
MotherDorcas Pickle1 b. circa 1772, d. November, 1859
     Michael M. King married Mary R. Smith. Michael M. King was born in 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Robert Puckett, daughter of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on March 18, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Michael M. King died on April 10, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Mary R. Smith b. circa 1824, d. October 15, 1876
Marriage*Michael M. King married Mary R. Smith. 
Child

Family 2

Mary Robert Puckett b. July 25, 1854, d. November 25, 1913
Marriage*Michael M. King married Mary Robert Puckett, daughter of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on March 18, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Mary R. Smith

F, b. circa 1824, d. October 15, 1876
     Mary R. Smith married Michael M. King, son of Anthony King Sr. and Dorcas Pickle. Mary R. Smith Died of typhoid fever. Her married name was King. She was born circa 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She died on October 15, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Michael M. King b. 1818, d. April 10, 1893
Marriage*She married Michael M. King, son of Anthony King Sr. and Dorcas Pickle. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elijah Brown1

M, b. March 9, 1815, d. March 8, 1875
     Elijah Brown was born on March 9, 1815 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright, daughter of George Washington Argabright and Martha Unknown, on September 4, 1837 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Elijah Brown died on March 8, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59; Died of disease of the liver.1

Family

Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright b. circa 1820, d. after 1900
Marriage*He married Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright, daughter of George Washington Argabright and Martha Unknown, on September 4, 1837 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Octavia Kingrea death certificate.

Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright1

F, b. circa 1820, d. after 1900
FatherGeorge Washington Argabright1 b. circa 1798, d. 1844
MotherMartha Unknown1 b. 1801, d. February 22, 1884
     Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright was born circa 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Elijah Brown on September 4, 1837 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of September 4, 1837,her married name was Brown.1 Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright died after 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Elijah Brown b. March 9, 1815, d. March 8, 1875
Marriage*She married Elijah Brown on September 4, 1837 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hosea Kingrea1,2,3

M, b. circa 1832, d. October 20, 1894
FatherAbraham Kingrea4,2,5 b. March 18, 1793, d. April 19, 1881
MotherSarah "Sally" Sullender4,2,5 b. circa 1802, d. July 16, 1885
     Hosea Kingrea was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born circa 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,5 He married Mary "Polly" Walters, daughter of Jacob B. Walters and Hannah Iddings, on January 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 Hosea Kingrea married Nancy E. King, daughter of Jacob O. King and Mary "Polly" Mills, on March 18, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Hosea Kingrea died on October 20, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 204, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 33, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1870Farmer8
1880Farmer9

Family 1

Mary "Polly" Walters b. June 1, 1831, d. June 10, 1865
Marriage*Hosea Kingrea married Mary "Polly" Walters, daughter of Jacob B. Walters and Hannah Iddings, on January 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 
Children

Family 2

Nancy E. King b. circa 1840
Marriage*Hosea Kingrea married Nancy E. King, daughter of Jacob O. King and Mary "Polly" Mills, on March 18, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  5. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Kingrea death certificate.

Alice Terisa Conner1,2,3

F, b. October 22, 1876, d. March 9, 1960
FatherEdward Joseph "Ned" Conner1,4,5 b. March 30, 1853, d. December 13, 1940
MotherLucy Ellen McGhee1,4,5 b. September 18, 1855, d. 1952
     Alice Terisa Conner was buried at Joseph Henry Guilliams Cemetery, Rt. 742, one mile north of Callaway on left, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 22, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,4,5 As of February 15, 1893,her married name was Guilliams.5 She married James Henry Guilliams, son of James W. Guilliams and Charity Sowder, on February 15, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,5 As of May 24, 1900,her married name was Holland.5 Alice Terisa Conner married Joseph Henry Holland on May 24, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 Alice Terisa Conner died on March 9, 1960 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 173, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 51, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 182, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 137, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 49, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Family 1

James Henry Guilliams b. November, 1873, d. 1894
Marriage*Alice Terisa Conner married James Henry Guilliams, son of James W. Guilliams and Charity Sowder, on February 15, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,5 
Child

Family 2

Joseph Henry Holland b. March 2, 1880, d. March 9, 1965
Marriage*Alice Terisa Conner married Joseph Henry Holland on May 24, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Holland obituary in the Oct 7, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1791] My Family (Guilliams), online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1758050&id=I139
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary "Polly" Walters1,2

F, b. June 1, 1831, d. June 10, 1865
FatherJacob B. Walters3,1,2,4 b. circa 1804, d. circa 1887
MotherHannah Iddings3,1,2,4 b. February 10, 1802, d. November 10, 1858
     Mary "Polly" Walters was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on June 1, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married Hosea Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on January 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 As of January 10, 1850,her married name was Kingrea. Mary "Polly" Walters died on June 10, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 34; Died of heart disease.5

Family

Hosea Kingrea b. circa 1832, d. October 20, 1894
Marriage*She married Hosea Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on January 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S351] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book F, From the Jacob Walters will, page 21.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  4. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  5. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  8. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Kingrea death certificate.

Abraham Kingrea1

M, b. March 18, 1793, d. April 19, 1881
     Abraham Kingrea was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 18, 1793 at Virginia.1 He married Sarah "Sally" Sullender on August 15, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Abraham Kingrea Married on August 15, 1820, By; Rev. John Helmes, Mr. Kingrea to Sally Sullender, all Botetourt County Va. on August 21, 1820.2 He died on April 19, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,1

Family

Sarah "Sally" Sullender b. circa 1802, d. July 16, 1885
Marriage*He married Sarah "Sally" Sullender on August 15, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S588] Herald of The Valley, From the Aug 21, 1820 edition.
  3. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.

Sarah "Sally" Sullender1

F, b. circa 1802, d. July 16, 1885
     Sarah "Sally" Sullender was born circa 1802 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. She married Abraham Kingrea on August 15, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of August 15, 1820,her married name was Kingrea. Sarah "Sally" Sullender died on July 16, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Abraham Kingrea b. March 18, 1793, d. April 19, 1881
Marriage*She married Abraham Kingrea on August 15, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S588] Herald of The Valley, From the Aug 21, 1820 edition.
  2. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.

Asa H. Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1848, d. June 7, 1906
FatherSilas Byrd Lawrence3,2,4 b. February 3, 1823, d. November 14, 1901
MotherElizabeth Wilson2,3,4
     Asa H. Lawrence was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on February 7, 1848 at Virginia.1,4 He married Elizabeth H. Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on March 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Asa H. Lawrence died on June 7, 1906 at age 58.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Elizabeth H. Smith b. April 10, 1848, d. October 20, 1919
Marriage*Asa H. Lawrence married Elizabeth H. Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on March 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Alma Iddings death certificate.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth H. Smith1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1848, d. October 20, 1919
FatherByrd/Bird Smith2,1,3,4 b. July 15, 1809, d. February 22, 1896
MotherLydia Ann Iddings1,2,3 b. March 23, 1814, d. October 12, 1884
     Elizabeth H. Smith was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She was born on April 10, 1848 at Virginia.5,3,4 She married Asa H. Lawrence, son of Silas Byrd Lawrence and Elizabeth Wilson, on March 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 7, 1867,her married name was Lawrence. Elizabeth H. Smith died on October 20, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.5,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Asa H. Lawrence b. February 7, 1848, d. June 7, 1906
Marriage*Elizabeth H. Smith married Asa H. Lawrence, son of Silas Byrd Lawrence and Elizabeth Wilson, on March 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Elizabeth Lawrence death certificate.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Alma Iddings death certificate.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Silas Byrd Lawrence1

M, b. February 3, 1823, d. November 14, 1901
FatherJonathan "John" Lawrence1 b. circa 1787, d. February 15, 1863
MotherNancy Peden1 b. circa 1787, d. July 4, 1855
     Silas Byrd Lawrence was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 3, 1823 at Virginia.2 He married Elizabeth Wilson on May 27, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 Silas Byrd Lawrence died on November 14, 1901 at age 78.2

Family

Elizabeth Wilson
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Wilson on May 27, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
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. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

John Richards1,2

M, b. June 10, 1810, d. July 21, 1891
FatherUnknown Richards
     John Richards was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 10, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha Harris on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 John Richards died on July 21, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Martha Harris b. May 14, 1814, d. November 27, 1905
Marriage*John Richards married Martha Harris on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Martha Harris1

F, b. May 14, 1814, d. November 27, 1905
     Martha Harris was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 14, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married John Richards, son of Unknown Richards, on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 23, 1836,her married name was Richards. Martha Harris died on November 27, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John Richards b. June 10, 1810, d. July 21, 1891
Marriage*Martha Harris married John Richards, son of Unknown Richards, on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Luther M. Lawrence1,2

M, b. January 15, 1850, d. June 9, 1910
FatherJacob R. Lawrence2,1 b. May 20, 1816, d. May 25, 1899
MotherNancy Rutrough1,2 b. March 16, 1816, d. November 14, 1878
     Luther M. Lawrence was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on January 15, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Sarah Ann Hancock, daughter of Peter L. Hancock and Elizabeth Edwards, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Luther M. Lawrence died on June 9, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.3,1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Sarah Ann Hancock b. September 30, 1849, d. December 23, 1908
Marriage*Luther M. Lawrence married Sarah Ann Hancock, daughter of Peter L. Hancock and Elizabeth Edwards, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Martha Ann Peradine Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1876, d. January 5, 1944
FatherEdward Joseph "Ned" Conner1,2,3,5,6,4 b. March 30, 1853, d. December 13, 1940
MotherLucy Ellen McGhee1,2,3,5,4 b. September 18, 1855, d. 1952
     Martha Ann Peradine Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born circa 1876 at Virginia; Her headstone has a birth date of 1881 but she was enumerated as a four year old daughter in the 1880 Census.1,7 She died on January 5, 1944 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 244, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 36, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 24, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 50, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Sarah Ann Hancock1,2

F, b. September 30, 1849, d. December 23, 1908
FatherPeter L. Hancock2,1
MotherElizabeth Edwards1,2
     Sarah Ann Hancock was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 30, 1849 at Virginia.3 She married Luther M. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 23, 1875,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Ann Hancock died on December 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Luther M. Lawrence b. January 15, 1850, d. June 9, 1910
Marriage*Sarah Ann Hancock married Luther M. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough1

M, b. February 5, 1790, d. February, 1825
FatherJohannes "John" Rutrough b. 1756, d. December 12, 1824
MotherMary Anne Cronk b. May 10, 1755, d. January 28, 1839
     Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on February 5, 1790 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers, daughter of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough died in February, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family

Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers b. April 28, 1789, d. May 28, 1871
Marriage*He married Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers, daughter of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S698] Unknown, Rutrough Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers1

F, b. April 28, 1789, d. May 28, 1871
FatherGeorge Sowers2 b. 1750, d. March 18, 1834
MotherAnna Elizabeth Spangler b. circa 1764, d. November, 1857
     Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 28, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough, son of Johannes "John" Rutrough and Mary Anne Cronk, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of December 7, 1812,her married name was Rutrough. Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers died on May 28, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1

Family

Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough b. February 5, 1790, d. February, 1825
Marriage*She married Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough, son of Johannes "John" Rutrough and Mary Anne Cronk, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S698] Unknown, Rutrough Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Perry Millard Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 13, 1866, d. May 30, 1923
FatherHosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence1,2 b. May 2, 1846, d. February 14, 1904
MotherNancy Ann Iddings1,2 b. January 9, 1845, d. June 2, 1920
     Perry Millard Lawrence was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,5 He was born on September 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 He married Byra Jane Wilson, daughter of Jonas Wilson and Martha Smith, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,4,8 Perry Millard Lawrence died on May 30, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 56.6 He Perry M. Lawrence died at his home at 1 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness of paralysis of the throat, superinduced by the effects of an accident some years ago. He was 56 years of age and had long been one of Hinton's well known business men, being the senior member of the firm of the Hinton Construction Co. He leaves a wife, but no children. Also one brother, Harrison Lawrence, and three sisters Mrs. E. H. Davis, of Brooklin, and Mrs. Henry Glass and Mrs. N. D. Seldomridge, of Hinton. Burial will follow in Hill Top cemetery. Deceased was a Mason, and an excellent citizen. on May 31, 1923.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 226, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 20, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 189, District 131, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 210, District 135, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1910Stone construction contractor3
1920Building contractor9

Family

Byra Jane Wilson b. July 1, 1872, d. December 16, 1934
Marriage*Perry Millard Lawrence married Byra Jane Wilson, daughter of Jonas Wilson and Martha Smith, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,4,8 

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lawrence-Wilson marriage record.
  5. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Perry M. Lawrence obituary in the May 31, 1923 edition.
  6. [S3335] Hilltop Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byra Jane Lawrence death certificate.
  8. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Byra Lawrence obituary in the Dec 20, 1934 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.