Jesse Marion Green1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1840, d. September 29, 1906
     Jesse Marion Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4,5 He Judge Jesse Marion Green - Judge Jesse M. Green, one of the best known citizens of Asheville and Buncombe County, died Saturday (September 29, 1906) morning at 2:35 o’clock at his home in Asheville. Judge Green was 66 years of age at the time of his death and had been in failing health for some months but devoted more care to his wife than to his own health. For many years he had been a prominent and highly honored citizen of Asheville and constituted one of the substantial and conservative classes of citizenship. He served Buncombe County faithfully as Judge of the inferior court a number of years ago. His death was heard with sincere regret by many people. Judge Green served with honor in the Confederate Army the entire duration of the civil war, enlisting in the Zeb Vance Rough and Ready Guards. He was married forty years ago to Miss Laura Thrash and the widow and four sons survive him, Dr. Nat Green, Gay Green, Ottis L. Green and Grover Green, all prominent citizens of Asheville. The funeral was at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 1906 at the home of Judge Green. The funeral services were conducted by the Masonic Order and Rev. J.A. Cook of Haywood Street Methodist. Interment was at Riverside.4 He was born on April 22, 1840 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,6,5 He married Laura Lucinda Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on August 1, 1867 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,7,8,4 Jesse Marion Green died on September 29, 1906 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 66.1,4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 185, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina9
1880Dwelling 108, District 29, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina10
1900Carpenter6
1900Dwelling 63, District 141, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6

Occupation

1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10

Family

Laura Lucinda Thrash b. March 20, 1846, d. May 31, 1928
Marriage*Jesse Marion Green married Laura Lucinda Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on August 1, 1867 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,7,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1650] Jesse Morgan (1785) and Mary "Polly" Grant (c1793) of Rutherford and Buncombe Co, NC, online http://www.martygrant.com/gen/grant/grantnc/grant-mary-morgan-rutherford.htm
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Laura Lucinda Green death certificate.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ottis L. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jesse M. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ottis Lucius Green death certificate.
  8. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gay Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S2093] Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C. General Records Department of State, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grover C. Green obituary in an unknown edition.

Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. February 2, 1855, d. March 28, 1924
FatherAlbert Conner5,6,7,1,3,4 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherEleanor "Ellen" Iddings5,6,1,3,4 b. May 31, 1831, d. October 26, 1865
     Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; The tombstone incorrectly reads Feb. 2, 1857.4,8 She was born on February 2, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1856.5,1,9,4,8 She married William Isaac "Ike" Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on October 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 As of October 29, 1874,her married name was Poff. Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner died on March 28, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.9,4,8

Census Records

1860Dwelling 457, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 359, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 70, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 53, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 91, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

William Isaac "Ike" Poff b. September 14, 1854, d. May 8, 1922
Marriage*Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner married William Isaac "Ike" Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on October 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 
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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [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

Robert James "Bobby" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. October 4, 1934, d. October 3, 1961
FatherCharles Tiras Conner5,1,6,3,4 b. January 22, 1908, d. March 24, 2002
MotherIrene Janney5,1,6,3,4 b. July 25, 1910, d. December 11, 1971
     Robert James "Bobby" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,8,4 He was born on October 4, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 4, 1933.7,1,3,8,9 He married Peggy Ann Yeatts, daughter of Kyle James Yeatts and Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly, on September 4, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,3,4 Robert James "Bobby" Conner died on October 3, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.7,1,3,8,4 He A 28-year-old Copper Hill man, Robert J. (Bobby) Conner, died Tuesday in a Roanoke Hospital from injuries received Monday night in a fall at his home. He was admitted to the hospital in critical condition soon after the fall and died at 12:25 p.m. A hospital spokesman said Conner apparently, had fallen down a flight of stairs. Surviving Conner are his wife, Mrs. Peggy Yeatts Conner; a daughter, Lisa Ann Conner; a son, James Anthony Conner; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tiras Conner; three sisters, Mrs. Alvin Vest, Mrs. Wade Poff, Miss June Conner; a brother, Paul S. Conner; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lou Janney, all of Copper Hill. Funeral will be at Salem Church, Floyd County. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on October 4, 1961.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 122, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Peggy Ann Yeatts b. June 16, 1938, d. April 17, 1976
Marriage*Robert James "Bobby" Conner married Peggy Ann Yeatts, daughter of Kyle James Yeatts and Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly, on September 4, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,3,4 
Children
  • James Anthony Conner1,4
  • Lisa Anne Conner1,11,4

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Conner obituary in the Oct 4, 1961 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Tiras Conner obituary in the Mar 25, 2002 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 2, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder5,6,7,8,2,9,4 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock5,6,7,8,9,4 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr. was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 2, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 He married Sarah Bessie McCampbell on November 16, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10,4 Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr. died on September 18, 1954 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 78; His gravestone has a death date of Sep 17, 1954.2,3 He Clifton Sowder, 73, of Rt. 1, Waverly, a pedestrian, died early Saturday of injuries received Friday when struck by an automobile on U.S. 460 near Waverly. on September 20, 1954.11

Census Records

1880Dwelling 126, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 109, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 416, District 119, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 167, District 14, Roanoke, Virginia15
1940Dwelling 151, District 88-20, Jerusalem, Southampton Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 283, District 92-16, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1900Farm laborer6
1910U.S. mail rural carrier13
1920Post office clerk14
1940Grocery salesman16
1950Dime store clerk17

Family

Sarah Bessie McCampbell b. September 27, 1881, d. February 27, 1960
Marriage*Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr. married Sarah Bessie McCampbell on November 16, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4634] Waverly Cemetery, Sussex Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Sowder obituary in the Jul 20, 1933 edition.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the A. T. Sowder obituary in the Jul 14, 1930 edition.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Sarah McCampbell Sowder obituary in the Feb 28, 1960 edition.
  11. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Clifton Sowder death story in the Sep 20, 1954 edition.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Clifton Hampton Sowder, Jr. obituary in the Oct 31, 1967 edition.

Julia B. "Blanch" Sowder1

F, b. September 21, 1878, d. June 4, 1880
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder1 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock1 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     Julia B. "Blanch" Sowder was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 21, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on June 4, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.2,1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 126, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.

John Willie/Will Sowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder6,7,2,8,3,9 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock6,7,2,8,3,9 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     John Willie/Will Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.10,3,5 He was born on April 14, 1880 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,3,4 He married Clara Elizabeth Gray, daughter of John Wilson Gray and Mary Matilda Graham, on September 18, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,11 John Willie/Will Sowder died on January 22, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.10,3,5 He John Will Sowder, 85, of 2629 Avelon Road, NW. died Saturday at his home. He was owner and operator of the Beaconfield Dairy, Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clara E. Sowder; two sons, Warren H. Sowder, Salem, James L. Sowder, Troutville; two sisters, Mrs. C. P. Aldridge, Roanoke, Mrs. Lamer Lester, Georgia. Burial in Evergreen. on January 23, 1966.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 126, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 164, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Eugene13
1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910R. F. D. mail carrier13
1920Farmer14
1930Dairy farm operator15
1940Dairy farm operator16

Family

Clara Elizabeth Gray b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
Marriage*John Willie/Will Sowder married Clara Elizabeth Gray, daughter of John Wilson Gray and Mary Matilda Graham, on September 18, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,11 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Will Sowder obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Sowder obituary in the Jul 20, 1933 edition.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the A. T. Sowder obituary in the Jul 14, 1930 edition.
  10. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara E. Gray Sowder obituary in the Apr 5, 1971 edition.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Maude Hancock Sowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder6,2,1,7,5 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock6,1,2,7,5 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     Maude Hancock Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5,8 She was born on October 31, 1881 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3,4,5 She married George Milton Aldridge, son of Pinkney B. Aldridge and Lucy Siner, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,8,1 As of December 10, 1902,her married name was Aldridge.1 Maude Hancock Sowder died on December 22, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3,4,5,8 She Mrs. Maude Sowder Aldridge of 2328 Idavere Road, SW. died Tuesday at a local hospital. She was the wife of the late George M. Aldridge. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. L. C. Ratliff, Mrs. A. V. Poole and Mrs. R. Cassell, Roanoke; Mrs. R. E. Kirby, Zwiindrecht, Holland; three sons, L. A. Aldridge, Waynesboro; Bill W. Aldridge, Roanoke; Russell Aldridge, El Cajon, Calif; a brother, John Sowder, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. C. P. Aldridge, Roanoke; Mrs. L. B. Lester, Perry, Ga. Burial in Evergreen. on December 23, 1964.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 268, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 189, District 120-50, Roanoke, Virginia14

Family

George Milton Aldridge b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
Marriage*Maude Hancock Sowder married George Milton Aldridge, son of Pinkney B. Aldridge and Lucy Siner, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,8,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Sowder Aldridge obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the George Milton Aldridge obituary in the Apr 30, 1956 edition.
  17. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Leonard Anthony Aldridge obituary in the Apr 29, 1976 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bettie Aldridge Cassell obituary in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.

Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 5, 1883, d. February 9, 1948
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder6,1,7,8,5 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock6,1,7,8,5 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.9,10,5 He was born on August 5, 1883 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3,4,9,10,5 He married Ora Curtis Poff, daughter of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on December 28, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,10,11 Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder married Iva Ella Cannaday, daughter of Tazewell Howard Cannaday and Julia Ann Foster, on November 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5 Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder died on February 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.9,10,5,12 He Eugene Augusta Sowder, Route 3, died Monday night in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Iva C. Sowder, Route 3; three sons, W. R. and E. R., Roanoke; and A. T., Elberon; a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Boxley, Roanoke; three brothers, Cliffon, Surry; Samuel, Logan, W. Va; and J. A., Roanoke County; and four sisters, Mrs. C. P. Aldridge and Mrs. George Aldridge, Roanoke; Mrs. Lomar Lester, Christiansburg; and Mrs. Mamie Beckner, Washington, D. C. on February 10, 1948.12

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 164, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1920Dwelling 539, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia15
1930Dwelling 783, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 241, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farmer14
1920Post office clerk15
1930Postal clerk16
1940Post office worker17

Family 1

Ora Curtis Poff b. November 6, 1884, d. March 25, 1922
Marriage*Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder married Ora Curtis Poff, daughter of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on December 28, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,10,11 
Children

Family 2

Iva Ella Cannaday b. August 17, 1901, d. August 26, 1992
Marriage*Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder married Iva Ella Cannaday, daughter of Tazewell Howard Cannaday and Julia Ann Foster, on November 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Sowder obituary in the Jul 20, 1933 edition.
  9. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  10. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ora C. Sowder obituary in the Mar 27, 1922 edition.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eugene Augusta Sowder obituary in the Feb 10, 1948 edition.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mamie Virginia Sowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 30, 1885, d. August 3, 1962
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder1,2,6,7 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock1,2,6,7 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     Mamie Virginia Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on October 30, 1885 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3 She married Carl Donald Beckner on September 22, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 As of September 22, 1910,her married name was Beckner.7 Mamie Virginia Sowder died on August 3, 1962 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 76.9,3,4 She Mrs. Mamie Sowder Beckner, 76, formerly of Roanoke, died Friday in San Diego, Calif. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Redmon, Bethesda, Md., Mrs. Elize Sullivan, San Diego, Calif; three sons, Carl A., Ernest and John Beckner, Washington, three sisters, Mrs. G. M. Aldridge, Mrs. C. P. Aldridge, Roanoke, Mrs. L. P. Lester, Perry, Ga; a brother, J. W. Sowder, Roanoke. on August 6, 1962.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 175, District 129, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 3, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 139, District 1-231, Washington, D.C.13

Family

Carl Donald Beckner b. September 22, 1888, d. October 7, 1922
Marriage*Mamie Virginia Sowder married Carl Donald Beckner on September 22, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mamie Sowder Beckner obituary in the Aug 6, 1962 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Sowder obituary in the Jul 20, 1933 edition.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  9. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  16. [S14175] Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, online www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com, From the Anne Eliza Beckner Sullivan obituary.
  17. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the John L. Beckner obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.

Celeste Kate Sowder1,2,3,4

F, b. July 17, 1888, d. March 26, 1968
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder5,2,1,6,4 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock5,1,2,6,4 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     Celeste Kate Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,3 She was born on July 17, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1887.1,7,3,4 She married Charles Philip Aldridge, son of Pinkney B. Aldridge and Lucy Siner, on December 25, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,8 As of December 25, 1907,her married name was Aldridge. Celeste Kate Sowder died on March 26, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.7,3,4,8 She Kate S. Aldridge of 2227 Windsor Ave., died Tuesday Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of C. P. Aldridge. Surviving are a son, Charles R. Aldridge, Salem; two daughters, Mrs. William L. Martin, Roanoke, Mrs. Melzer F. Diggs, Portsmouth; a sister, Mrs. L. B. Lester, Georgia. on March 27, 1968.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 113, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 541, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 51, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 211, District 120-139, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Charles Philip Aldridge b. January 12, 1884, d. March 12, 1968
Marriage*Celeste Kate Sowder married Charles Philip Aldridge, son of Pinkney B. Aldridge and Lucy Siner, on December 25, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate S. Aldridge obituary in the Mar 27, 1968 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the C. P. Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 1968 edition.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Samuel Morgan Sowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 18, 1889, d. April 22, 1955
FatherAugustus Thrash Sowder6,7,4,8 b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930
MotherEliza Jane Hancock6,7,4,8 b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-5937.9 Samuel Morgan Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He was born on December 18, 1889 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,2,3,4,9 He married Blanche Arthur on July 11, 1914 at Prince Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11 Samuel Morgan Sowder died on April 22, 1955 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.3,4,5,9 He April 22 - Samuel Morgan Sowder, 66, died at home at Ellett today. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Sowder; one brother, John W. Sowder; Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Maude Aldridge, Mrs. Kate Aldridge, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Carl Beckner, Washington, D.C; Mrs. L. B. Lester, Christiansburg. Burial will be Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke. on April 23, 1955.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 220, District 23, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia13
1930Dwelling 174, District 7, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 404, District 23-15, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia15
1950Dwelling 221, District 61-26, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1920Office bookkeeper13
1930Automobile company manager14
1940Bookkeeper15
1950Coal mine bookkeeper16

Family

Blanche Arthur b. June 25, 1893, d. April 22, 1970
Marriage*Samuel Morgan Sowder married Blanche Arthur on July 11, 1914 at Prince Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Morgan Sowder obituary in the Apr 23, 1955 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Sowder obituary in the Jul 20, 1933 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the A. T. Sowder obituary in the Jul 14, 1930 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sowder-Arthur marriage record.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Isaac "Ike" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 14, 1854, d. May 8, 1922
FatherJoshua Wilson Poff1,6,7,4 b. June 4, 1830, d. January 28, 1900
MotherLydia Rachel Jackson1,6,7,4 b. October 14, 1836, d. February 27, 1913
     William Isaac "Ike" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on September 14, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,4,5 He married Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on October 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 William Isaac "Ike" Poff died on May 8, 1922 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.8,4,5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 457, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 173, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 359, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 70, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 53, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 91, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1880Farmer2
1900Farmer3
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12

Family

Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner b. February 2, 1855, d. March 28, 1924
Marriage*William Isaac "Ike" Poff married Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on October 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  9. [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
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Bessie McCampbell1,2,3,4

F, b. September 27, 1881, d. February 27, 1960
     Sarah Bessie McCampbell was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on September 27, 1881 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr., son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on November 16, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of November 16, 1904,her married name was Sowder.4 Sarah Bessie McCampbell died on February 27, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 78.1,2,3 She Mrs. Sarah McCampbell Sowder, 78, of Waverly, widow of Clifton H. Sowder, died Saturday Newport News hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank B. Welch of Waverly; two sons, George W. Sowder of Petersburg and Clifton H. Sowder of Newport News; a sister, Mary McCampbell of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial in Waverly Cemetery. on February 28, 1960.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 109, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 416, District 119, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 167, District 14, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 151, District 88-20, Jerusalem, Southampton Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 283, District 92-16, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia9

Family

Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr. b. August 2, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
Marriage*Sarah Bessie McCampbell married Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr., son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on November 16, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S4634] Waverly Cemetery, Sussex Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Sarah McCampbell Sowder obituary in the Feb 28, 1960 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Clifton Hampton Sowder, Jr. obituary in the Oct 31, 1967 edition.

Clara Elizabeth Gray1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
FatherJohn Wilson Gray1,2,3,5 b. July 11, 1859, d. March 20, 1943
MotherMary Matilda Graham1,2,3,5 b. May 13, 1862, d. April 27, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1669.7 Clara Elizabeth Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,5,6 She was born on February 29, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,5 She married John Willie/Will Sowder, son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 18, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 As of September 18, 1912,her married name was Sowder. Clara Elizabeth Gray died on April 4, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.8,5,6 She Clara E. Gray Sowder, 83, of 245 Keesling St., Salem, died Sunday in a Roanoke County nursing home. She was the widow of John Will Sowder. Also surviving are two sons, James L. Sowder, Troutville, Warren H. Sowder, Salem. on April 5, 1971.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 4, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 120, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

John Willie/Will Sowder b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
Marriage*Clara Elizabeth Gray married John Willie/Will Sowder, son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 18, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara E. Gray Sowder obituary in the Apr 5, 1971 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Will Sowder obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

George Milton Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
FatherPinkney B. Aldridge2,3,7 b. February 20, 1852, d. August 9, 1916
MotherLucy Siner3,2,7 b. May 19, 1856, d. December 23, 1889
     George Milton Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,7 He was born on January 31, 1881 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5,6 He married Maude Hancock Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7,9,2 George Milton Aldridge George Milton Aldridge, 78, of 2328 Idavere Rd., SW, died in a local hospital today. He formerly was secretary and treasurer of Huff and Cook Inc. He was an honorary member of the board of stewards of the Raleigh Court Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude L. Aldridge; three sons, Leonard A. Aldridge, Waynesboro; John R. Aldridge, San Diego, Calif; Bill W. Aldridge, Roanoke; four daughters, Mrs. L. C. Ratliff, Mrs. A. Vernon Poole and Mrs. Rupert M. Cassell, Roanoke; Mrs. Robert E. Kirby, Waynesboro; one brother, C. P. Aldridge, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on April 30, 1956.8 He died on April 30, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.5,6,7,8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia12
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia13
1940Dwelling 268, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia14
1950Dwelling 189, District 120-50, Roanoke, Virginia15

Occupation

1910Hardware salesman11
1930Feed superintendent13
1940Wholesale flour and feed general manager14

Family

Maude Hancock Sowder b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
Marriage*George Milton Aldridge married Maude Hancock Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7,9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bettie Aldridge Cassell obituary in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the George Milton Aldridge obituary in the Apr 30, 1956 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Sowder Aldridge obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Leonard Anthony Aldridge obituary in the Apr 29, 1976 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Robert Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 6, 1906, d. February 4, 1962
FatherEugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder7,8,9,3,10,4 b. August 5, 1883, d. February 9, 1948
MotherOra Curtis Poff7,8,9,3,4 b. November 6, 1884, d. March 25, 1922
     William Robert Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,11 He was born on January 6, 1906 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,11,6 He died on February 4, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.2,3,11 He William Robert Sowder, 56, 1020 Winona Ave., SW. died night while en route to a hospital. He was night superintendent at the Post Office. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Blanche Boxley, Roanoke; two brothers, T. Sowder, Elberon, Eugene R. Sowder, Roanoke. on February 5, 1962.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 164, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 539, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 280, District 119-43, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 105, District 120-129, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1940Post office clerk12
1950Postal clerk13

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ora C. Sowder obituary in the Mar 20, 1922 edition.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Robert Sowder obituary in the Feb 5, 1962 edition.
  6. [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.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ora C. Sowder obituary in the Mar 27, 1922 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eugene Augusta Sowder obituary in the Feb 10, 1948 edition.
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Iva Ella Cannaday1,2

F, b. August 17, 1901, d. August 26, 1992
FatherTazewell Howard Cannaday b. September 10, 1852, d. December 24, 1933
MotherJulia Ann Foster2,1 b. December 10, 1863, d. December 28, 1939
     Iva Ella Cannaday was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4744.5 She was born on August 17, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,5 She married Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder, son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on November 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,7 As of November 26, 1926,her married name was Sowder. Iva Ella Cannaday married Delma Green Feazell on November 22, 1952 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 As of November 22, 1952,her married name was Feazell.8 Iva Ella Cannaday died on August 26, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.3,4,5,7 She FEAZELL, IVA C. Iva Cannaday Sowder Feazell, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 1992. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Virginia Altizer, Floyd; James and Patricia Altizer, Floyd; Jay Altizer, Carson Altizer, Blacksburg; Connie and Anthony Smith, Charleston, S. C; Julia and Jimmy Dorman, Haymarket, Va; Lara Dorman, Wilmington, N. C; Harry Frank Cannaday, and Bob Cannaday, Illinois. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Floyd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leonard Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home after 2:00 p.m. Thursday where the family will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Floyd United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. on August 27, 1992.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 783, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 241, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 34, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder b. August 5, 1883, d. February 9, 1948
Marriage*Iva Ella Cannaday married Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder, son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on November 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,7 

Family 2

Delma Green Feazell
Marriage*Iva Ella Cannaday married Delma Green Feazell on November 22, 1952 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Cannaday Sowder Feazell obituary in the Aug 27, 1992 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Carl Donald Beckner1,2,3,4

M, b. September 22, 1888, d. October 7, 1922
     Carl Donald Beckner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on September 22, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 24, 1888.1,3,4,5 He married Mamie Virginia Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 22, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Carl Donald Beckner died on October 7, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.3,4 He Much sorrow is expressed throughout the county over the death of Mr. Carl Beckner, who was laid to his eternal rest, last Monday. Mr. Beckner died at his home at Virginia Heights, but lived a number of years in the county near Cave Spring where he owns a farm. Mr. Beckner was a young man of estimable character, and was active in church work and all community interests. He will be greatly missed and the sympathy of many is extended to his bereaved wife and little ones. on October 15, 1922.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 175, District 129, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1920Rural mail carrier2

Family

Mamie Virginia Sowder b. October 30, 1885, d. August 3, 1962
Marriage*Carl Donald Beckner married Mamie Virginia Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 22, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Beckner obituary in the Oct 15, 1922 edition.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S14175] Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, online www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com, From the Anne Eliza Beckner Sullivan obituary.
  13. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the John L. Beckner obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.

Charles Philip Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 12, 1884, d. March 12, 1968
FatherPinkney B. Aldridge2,1,4,6 b. February 20, 1852, d. August 9, 1916
MotherLucy Siner1,2,4,6 b. May 19, 1856, d. December 23, 1889
     Charles Philip Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6,8 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1468.9 He was born on January 12, 1884 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,9,4,5,6,7 He married Celeste Kate Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on December 25, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6,10 Charles Philip Aldridge died on March 12, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.4,5,6,8 He C. P. Aldridge, 84, of 2227 Windsor Ave., SW, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are wife, Kate S. Aldridge; a son, Charles R. Aldridge, Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Martin, Roanoke, Mrs. Melzer Diggs, Portsmouth; a brother, Archie Aldridge, North Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Sisson, Roanoke, Mrs. Mary Poff, Check. A graveside service will be at Evergreen. on March 13, 1968.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 113, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia12
1920Dwelling 541, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 51, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia14
1950Dwelling 211, District 120-139, Roanoke, Virginia15

Occupation

1910Wholesale store salesman12
1920Wholesale feed laborer13
1930Feed company manager14
1950Real estate salesman15

Family

Celeste Kate Sowder b. July 17, 1888, d. March 26, 1968
Marriage*Charles Philip Aldridge married Celeste Kate Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on December 25, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the C. P. Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate S. Aldridge obituary in the Mar 27, 1968 edition.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Blanche Arthur1,2

F, b. June 25, 1893, d. April 22, 1970
     Blanche Arthur was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.3 She was born on June 25, 1893 at Thurmond, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 She married Samuel Morgan Sowder, son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on July 11, 1914 at Prince Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of July 11, 1914,her married name was Sowder.1 Blanche Arthur died on April 22, 1970 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 76.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 220, District 23, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 174, District 7, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 404, District 23-15, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 221, District 61-26, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Samuel Morgan Sowder b. December 18, 1889, d. April 22, 1955
Marriage*Blanche Arthur married Samuel Morgan Sowder, son of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on July 11, 1914 at Prince Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sowder-Arthur marriage record.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  3. [S5153] Oak Hill Burial Park, Polk Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. February 28, 1906, d. October 6, 1997
FatherDaniel Adam Conner5,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. January 20, 1872, d. March 12, 1955
MotherLydia Amanda Conner5,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. June 23, 1875, d. February 22, 1959
     Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,4 His Social Security Number was 224-32-2753.12 He was born on February 28, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,11,2,3,4 He married Una Lue Sowers on March 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,13,4 Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner died on October 6, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.12,1,14,4 He CONNER, Irvin Blaine 91, formerly of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, October 6, 1997 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. Surviving is his wife, Una Sowers Conner of Meadowbrook Nursing Home; one sister, Vergie Conner of Richfield Nursing Home, Salem; 15 nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Minnie Hinkhaus of Upperco, Md. Funeral will be Wednesday 11 a.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations to Floyd Rescue Squad, P .O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 7, 1997.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 169, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 161, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 37, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 55, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8
1940Farm laborer9
1950Farmer10

Family

Una Lue Sowers b. October 3, 1919, d. December 31, 1998
Marriage*Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner married Una Lue Sowers on March 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,13,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Blaine Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 1997 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Daniel Adam Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 1955 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Una Sowers Conner obituary in the Jan 1, 1999 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Joshua Wilson Poff1,2

M, b. June 4, 1830, d. January 28, 1900
FatherAnthony Poff3,2 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865
MotherSarah "Sally" Wilson3,2 b. circa 1808
     Joshua Wilson Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 4, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Lydia Rachel Jackson on December 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Joshua Wilson Poff POFF, Joshua W.: Co. I., 54th Infantry. Enlisted on ?. Deserted 14 Dec 1864. Resident Copper Hill, Floyd County. circa 1861.6 He died on January 28, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.4,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 457, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 173, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 358, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1850Laborer3
1860Farmer7
1870Farmer8
1880Farmer9

Family

Lydia Rachel Jackson b. October 14, 1836, d. February 27, 1913
Marriage*Joshua Wilson Poff married Lydia Rachel Jackson on December 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  5. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S761] George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, The Virginia Regimental Histories Series, 54th Virginia Infantry.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the James Andrew Poff death certificate.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Charles Lafayette Poff death certificate.

Lydia Rachel Jackson1,2

F, b. October 14, 1836, d. February 27, 1913
     Lydia Rachel Jackson was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 14, 1836 at Virginia.3,2 She married Joshua Wilson Poff, son of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, on December 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of December 10, 1853,her married name was Poff. Lydia Rachel Jackson died on February 27, 1913 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 457, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 173, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 358, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 71, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 92, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Charles10

Occupation

1900Farmer9

Family

Joshua Wilson Poff b. June 4, 1830, d. January 28, 1900
Marriage*Lydia Rachel Jackson married Joshua Wilson Poff, son of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, on December 10, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Rachel Poff death certificate.
  3. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the James Andrew Poff death certificate.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Charles Lafayette Poff death certificate.

Harless C. Epperly1,2

M, b. May 15, 1920, d. March, 1981
FatherHiley Lee Epperly1,3,4 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
MotherBlanche Woodruff Sumner1,2,3,4 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8756.5 Harless C. Epperly was born on May 15, 1920 at Virginia.5 He died in March, 1981 at age 60.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 142, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Road laborer4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Blanche Epperly obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Octavia Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. July 9, 1856, d. November 9, 1949
FatherAlbert Conner1,3,4,7,6,8 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherEleanor "Ellen" Iddings1,3,6,7,8 b. May 31, 1831, d. October 26, 1865
     Octavia Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,8,9 She was born on July 9, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Nov 5, 1856.2,5,7,8 She married John Henderson Angle, son of Samuel Angle and Elizabeth "Betsy" Walters, on December 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 As of December 27, 1881,her married name was Angle. Octavia Conner FLOYD, Nov. 9 - Mrs. Octavia Angle, 93, died in the home of her son, Fay Angle, in Locust Grove district, today. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. I. I. Martin of Check, and five sons; S. W. Angle and Chester Angle of Simpson; Posey and J. F. Angle, Copper Hill; and W. R. Angle of Christiansburg. on November 9, 1949.9 She died on November 9, 1949 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.1,2,5,8,9

Census Records

1860Dwelling 457, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 181, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 147, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 5, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 36, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 151, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Farm manager15

Family

John Henderson Angle b. November 29, 1859, d. May 4, 1932
Marriage*Octavia Conner married John Henderson Angle, son of Samuel Angle and Elizabeth "Betsy" Walters, on December 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Octavia Angle obituary in the Nov 9, 1949 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  19. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Bertie Ellis Bryant1,2,3,4

F, b. June 17, 1897, d. May 7, 1967
FatherThomas Walker Gilmore Bryant1,5,6,2,3,4 b. October 1, 1854, d. August 1, 1926
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams1,5,6,2,3,4 b. April 22, 1865, d. July 29, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 226-66-6469.4 Bertie Ellis Bryant was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.7,3 She was born on June 17, 1897 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.7,2,3,4 As of circa 1915,her married name was Morcom.8 She married Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. circa 1915.8,7,3 Bertie Ellis Bryant died on May 7, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.7,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 220, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 152, District 12, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 417, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 231, District 3, Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 153, District 5-2, Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 207, District 5-13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia10

Family

Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. b. November 9, 1892, d. February 15, 1981
Marriage*Bertie Ellis Bryant married Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. circa 1915.8,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
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John Henderson Angle1,2,3

M, b. November 29, 1859, d. May 4, 1932
FatherSamuel Angle3,2,4 b. April 10, 1826, d. November 4, 1865
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Walters2,3,4 b. August 18, 1826, d. January 16, 1893
     John Henderson Angle was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,4 He was born on November 29, 1859 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,2,3,7,4 He married Octavia Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on December 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 John Henderson Angle died on May 4, 1932 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.1,5,6,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 181, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 147, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 5, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 36, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Octavia Conner b. July 9, 1856, d. November 9, 1949
Marriage*John Henderson Angle married Octavia Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on December 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.