William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning1,2,3
M, b. September 5, 1892, d. October 4, 1967
Father | Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning2,4,5,6,3 b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923 |
Mother | Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner2,4,5,6,3 b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944 |
William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 His Social Security Number was 229-32-2610.8 He was born on September 5, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,3 He married Hettie Ann Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning died on October 4, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3
Family | Hettie Ann Conner b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990 |
Marriage* | William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning married Hettie Ann Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for William Carey V. Manning.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
- [S305] Paul D. Craghead, "Conner info at Salem Court House," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2004.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Ersel Adam Manning Sr.1,2,3,4
M, b. November 2, 1929, d. August 23, 2013
Father | William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning5,1,2,6,4 b. September 5, 1892, d. October 4, 1967 |
Mother | Hettie Ann Conner5,7,1,2,6,4 b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990 |
Ersel Adam Manning Sr. was born on November 2, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 He married Mildred Juanita Stewart, daughter of John Sidney Stewart and Clyde Willis, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3 Ersel Adam Manning Sr. died on August 23, 2013 at Virginia at age 83.4 He Ersel Adam Manning Sr., 83, of Copper Hill, went peacefully home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 23, 2013. He worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for over 40 years, serving as a Superintendent. Mr. Manning was a dedicated member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Check Ruritan Club for numerous years having served as club president for many years, and he served on the Farm Bureau Board. After his retirement, he and his wife, Juanita, farmed together for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mildred "Juanita" Manning and his parents, Hettie and Volly Manning. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ed Miller of Christiansburg, Cindy and Lee Beckner of Copper Hill, Teresa and David Ingram of Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Ersel Jr. and Sandra Manning of Floyd; Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Brad St. Clair, Eddie and Jessica Miller, Amie and Bobby Maxwell, Joshua Manning, Kristina and Chuck Cromer, Matthew, Jason, and Bryan Beckner, Wayne and Brandi Ingram, Kassie Ingram, and Jordan Ingram. He has been blessed by eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Ilene and Arthur Conner and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vester and Alma Lou Manning and Joseph and Gertie Manning. The family wishes to thank Carilion Hospice and caregivers Angela Linkous and Dulinda Bender. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Marty Moyer, and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 25, 2013.4
Family | Mildred Juanita Stewart b. January 4, 1932, d. January 9, 2013 |
Marriage* | Ersel Adam Manning Sr. married Mildred Juanita Stewart, daughter of John Sidney Stewart and Clyde Willis, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Mildred Stewart Manning obituary in the Jan 10, 2013 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for William Carey V. Manning.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie C. Manning obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.
- [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Willis Stewart obituary in the Feb 8, 1991 edition.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Mildred Juanita Stewart1,2
F, b. January 4, 1932, d. January 9, 2013
Father | John Sidney Stewart3,1 b. September 30, 1903, d. July, 1983 |
Mother | Clyde Willis3,1 b. September 11, 1908, d. February 6, 1991 |
Mildred Juanita Stewart was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 4, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Ersel Adam Manning Sr., son of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2 As of January 7, 1950,her married name was Manning. Mildred Juanita Stewart died on January 9, 2013 at Virginia at age 81.2 She Mildred Stewart (Juanita) Manning, 81, of Copper Hill, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Juanita enjoyed caring for her family and farming with her husband. She was a dedicated member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ersel Adam Manning Sr., of Copper Hill; daughters and sons- in-law, Jean and Ed Miller, of Christiansburg, Cindy and Lee Beckner, of Copper Hill, and Teresa and David Ingram, of Copper Hill; son and daughter- in-law, Ersel Jr. and Sandra Manning, of Floyd. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Brad St.Clair, Eddie and Jessica Miller, Amie and Bobby Maxwell, Joshua Manning, Kristina and Chuck Cromer, Matthew, Jason and Bryan Beckner, Wayne and Brandi Ingram, Kassie Ingram and fiance, Michael Belcher, and Jordan Ingram. She has been blessed with seven great- grandchildren. A special thank you goes out to her caregivers Kallie Parker and the Carilion Hospice Family. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Marty Moyer and the Reverend Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home after 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 10, 2013.2
Family | Ersel Adam Manning Sr. b. November 2, 1929, d. August 23, 2013 |
Marriage* | She married Ersel Adam Manning Sr., son of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Mildred Stewart Manning obituary in the Jan 10, 2013 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Willis Stewart obituary in the Feb 8, 1991 edition.
- [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
Sarah "Sally" Huff1
F, b. circa 1816
Father | James Huff2,3,4 b. circa 1795 |
Mother | Stacy Litterall2 d. February 3, 1859 |
Sarah "Sally" Huff was born circa 1816 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Claiborne L. Manning, son of William O. Manning/Mannon and Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith, on October 4, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 4, 1836,her married name was Manning.
Family | Claiborne L. Manning |
Marriage* | Sarah "Sally" Huff married Claiborne L. Manning, son of William O. Manning/Mannon and Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith, on October 4, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
- [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
James Huff1
M, b. circa 1795
James Huff was born circa 1795 at Virginia.1 He married Stacy Litterall on May 8, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1
Family | Stacy Litterall d. February 3, 1859 |
Marriage* | James Huff married Stacy Litterall on May 8, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Kyle Kurtis Conner1,2
M, b. August 19, 1873, d. 1936
Father | Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner3 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897 |
Mother | Mary Jane Walton3 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934 |
Kyle Kurtis Conner was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 He was born on August 19, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Ida Belle Sarver circa 1895.6 Kyle Kurtis Conner died in 1936 at Maryland.2
Family | Ida Belle Sarver b. 1879, d. 1954 |
Marriage* | Kyle Kurtis Conner married Ida Belle Sarver circa 1895.6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence E. Conner death certificate.
- [S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Alvin Woodrow Conner obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
- [S1496] David Reis, "Information on Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 5 and 18, 2007.
Charles A. Manning1,2,3,4,5
M, b. December, 1840, d. September 13, 1916
Father | Cary Manning2,6 b. circa 1816 |
Mother | Mahala Cole2,6 b. circa 1826 |
Charles A. Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co. I 34 Va. Inf. C.S.A."1,5 He was born in December, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 He married Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, daughter of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 Charles A. Manning died on September 13, 1916 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 75.4,5
Family | Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929 |
Marriage* | Charles A. Manning married Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, daughter of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mahalie Manning death certificate.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead1,2,3
F, b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
Father | James Robert "Bob" Craghead4,5,6 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915 |
Mother | Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner4,5,6 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928 |
Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 27, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married William Riley Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, circa 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 As of circa 1875,her married name was Wilson. Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead died on March 6, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.7,6
Family | William Riley Wilson b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932 |
Marriage* | Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead married William Riley Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, circa 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
- [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
Mosiah Moses Martin1
M, b. 1826, d. 1909
Father | William Martin2 b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881 |
Mother | Sarah "Sallie" Harris b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872 |
Mosiah Moses Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born in 1826 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 He married Nancy Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Sarah "Margaret" Sowers, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 Mosiah Moses Martin died in 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3
Family | Nancy Spangler b. 1831, d. September 8, 1894 |
Marriage* | Mosiah Moses Martin married Nancy Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Sarah "Margaret" Sowers, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
- [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Asa Martin obituary in the Jan 19, 1928 edition.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. W. Frizzell Martin death certificate.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
William Martin1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
Father | Moses Jocephas Martin Sr.4,6 b. 1768, d. 1829 |
Mother | Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin4 b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859 |
William Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on November 12, 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 He married Sarah "Sallie" Harris, daughter of Barnes Harris, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.8 William Martin married Mary Lampey on October 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 William Martin died on November 12, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.7,6 He left a will on November 21, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I, William Martin of the County of Floyd, and State of Virginia, being of Sound Mind and disposing Memory, and considering the uncertainty of life and the Certain of Death, do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament to wit:
First, I desire that all my just debts and Furnal [sic] expences be paid out of My Estate -
Secondly, I give to my Beloved Wife Mary, a certain portion of my Farm bounded as followes to wit - (description of metes and bounds) - I allso give her privlege of cutting timber on annex of my land for her own use. I allso geve to my wife Mary, Three Hundred Dollars in Money, and one Horse, and one two-horse Wagon and harness for the same - one Milch Cow and I allso give to my wife Mary two head of sheep and two head of hogs and two Beads and Furniture for the same - one press sideboard, Beaum and Frank. One cooking Stove and and Vessels for the same. Wheels and Reel. One side saddle and Bridle. The above named property and Money is to be hers so long as She Remains my Widow. I give unto Balsora Richards one Dollar.
Thirdly - I give to Delpha Vest, James Martin's heirs, and Moses Martin, Tabitha Graham, Syntha Lawrence, William Martin, Jr and Letica Hale heirs with the Exception of Jeremiah Hale, who is to have One Dollar as his part, the above named parties is to Shear Eaqual in My Estate.
Fourthly - I gave to Tempey Forgerson my Daughter ten Dollars out of my Estate and no more -
Fifthly - I give unto Isaac Martin, my son, One Dollar and no more.
Sixthly - I gave unto Vilaann Hale, my Daughter, Fifty Dollars and no more.
Seventhly - I gave Catharine Simons, my GrandDaughter, Daughter of Letha Simons, Desd, ten Dollars and no more.
Eightly - I give unto Burwell Wimmer, my GranSon, the son of Louise Wimmer, my Daughter One Dollar and no More.
Ninthly - After My Deseace I desire that my Estate Real and personly including dets due and Money on hand and all person propertys what so every owened by me, not heretofore disposed of by me, sold by my executors hereinafter mentioned.
Tenthly - I do hereby appoint my Friends, Noah B. Moore and Moses Martin my son my Executors to carry out my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others Wills or Testaments hereto before made by me -- in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of January 1879.
Attest his Harvey D. Wells
William Martin
James D. Moore mark
Proven in Floyd County Circuit Court, November 21, 1881.9
First, I desire that all my just debts and Furnal [sic] expences be paid out of My Estate -
Secondly, I give to my Beloved Wife Mary, a certain portion of my Farm bounded as followes to wit - (description of metes and bounds) - I allso give her privlege of cutting timber on annex of my land for her own use. I allso geve to my wife Mary, Three Hundred Dollars in Money, and one Horse, and one two-horse Wagon and harness for the same - one Milch Cow and I allso give to my wife Mary two head of sheep and two head of hogs and two Beads and Furniture for the same - one press sideboard, Beaum and Frank. One cooking Stove and and Vessels for the same. Wheels and Reel. One side saddle and Bridle. The above named property and Money is to be hers so long as She Remains my Widow. I give unto Balsora Richards one Dollar.
Thirdly - I give to Delpha Vest, James Martin's heirs, and Moses Martin, Tabitha Graham, Syntha Lawrence, William Martin, Jr and Letica Hale heirs with the Exception of Jeremiah Hale, who is to have One Dollar as his part, the above named parties is to Shear Eaqual in My Estate.
Fourthly - I gave to Tempey Forgerson my Daughter ten Dollars out of my Estate and no more -
Fifthly - I give unto Isaac Martin, my son, One Dollar and no more.
Sixthly - I gave unto Vilaann Hale, my Daughter, Fifty Dollars and no more.
Seventhly - I gave Catharine Simons, my GrandDaughter, Daughter of Letha Simons, Desd, ten Dollars and no more.
Eightly - I give unto Burwell Wimmer, my GranSon, the son of Louise Wimmer, my Daughter One Dollar and no More.
Ninthly - After My Deseace I desire that my Estate Real and personly including dets due and Money on hand and all person propertys what so every owened by me, not heretofore disposed of by me, sold by my executors hereinafter mentioned.
Tenthly - I do hereby appoint my Friends, Noah B. Moore and Moses Martin my son my Executors to carry out my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others Wills or Testaments hereto before made by me -- in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of January 1879.
Attest his Harvey D. Wells
William Martin
James D. Moore mark
Proven in Floyd County Circuit Court, November 21, 1881.9
Family 1 | Sarah "Sallie" Harris b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872 |
Marriage* | William Martin married Sarah "Sallie" Harris, daughter of Barnes Harris, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.8 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Mary Lampey b. circa 1827 |
Marriage* | William Martin married Mary Lampey on October 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 |
Citations
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Sarah "Sallie" Harris1
F, b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
Father | Barnes Harris1 |
Sarah "Sallie" Harris was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 7, 1798 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3,1 She married William Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 As of June 29, 1820,her married name was Martin. Sarah "Sallie" Harris died on October 14, 1872 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74; Died of fever.3,1
Family | William Martin b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881 |
Marriage* | Sarah "Sallie" Harris married William Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Nancy Spangler1
F, b. 1831, d. September 8, 1894
Father | David Palmer Spangler1 b. September 16, 1801, d. April 22, 1856 |
Mother | Sarah "Margaret" Sowers1 b. September 15, 1800, d. July 5, 1835 |
Nancy Spangler was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Mosiah Moses Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of December 14, 1853,her married name was Martin. Nancy Spangler died on September 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
Family | Mosiah Moses Martin b. 1826, d. 1909 |
Marriage* | Nancy Spangler married Mosiah Moses Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Asa Martin obituary in the Jan 19, 1928 edition.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. W. Frizzell Martin death certificate.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
Wilson Lucas
M, b. November 6, 1794, d. May, 1864
Wilson Lucas married Mary Catherine Webb. Wilson Lucas was born on November 6, 1794 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He died in May, 1864 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.
Family | Mary Catherine Webb b. 1805, d. after 1881 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Catherine Webb. |
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Citations
- [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
Joseph Dawson Sowers1
M, b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
Father | Johannes H. "John" Sowers2,1,3 b. September 12, 1797, d. December 1, 1876 |
Mother | Catherine Lester2,1,3 b. circa 1802, d. March 5, 1885 |
Joseph Dawson Sowers was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on November 3, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Julia Ann Slusher, daughter of David Slusher and Nancy Cox, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Joseph Dawson Sowers married Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, daughter of Charles H. Turner and Violet Hall, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 Joseph Dawson Sowers died on May 4, 1907 at age 77.
Family 1 | Julia Ann Slusher b. November 22, 1834, d. September 24, 1872 |
Marriage* | Joseph Dawson Sowers married Julia Ann Slusher, daughter of David Slusher and Nancy Cox, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 |
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Family 2 | Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner b. February 12, 1852, d. May 22, 1928 |
Marriage* | Joseph Dawson Sowers married Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, daughter of Charles H. Turner and Violet Hall, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S358] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book E, From the John H. Sowers will, page 451.
- [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
- [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 1928 edition.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner1
F, b. February 12, 1852, d. May 22, 1928
Father | Charles H. Turner2 b. June 25, 1818, d. May 20, 1857 |
Mother | Violet Hall2 b. May 6, 1817, d. April 8, 1906 |
Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on February 12, 1852 at Virginia.1 She married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 As of January 14, 1875,her married name was Sowers. Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner died on May 22, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 20, 1928.1,4 She Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers was born Feb. 12, 1852, died May 22, 1928, making her stay on earth 76 years, three months and 22 days. She was the widow of Joseph D. Sowers who preceeded her to the grave about 22 years ago. She leaves seven children tio mourn her sad death, namely Frazier T. Sowers, Archie F. Sowers, Posey I. Sowers and Harlie D. Sowers, Mrs. J. K. Cole, Rufus Burke, Mrs. Other Martin and 33 grandchildren and 22 step-grandchildren and 22 step-greatgrandchildren and most of them attended her burial. She was paralyzed about the 8th of Jan and gradually grew weaker, but would ____ up part of the time until about two weeks before she died and she got too weak to be taken up anymore.
Her funeral was preached by Eld. L. S. Moran and J. H. Cummings and her remains were laid to rest in the Red Oak Grove cemetery...
Written by her sad daughter, Mrs. J. K. Cole on July 12, 1928.1
Her funeral was preached by Eld. L. S. Moran and J. H. Cummings and her remains were laid to rest in the Red Oak Grove cemetery...
Written by her sad daughter, Mrs. J. K. Cole on July 12, 1928.1
Family | Joseph Dawson Sowers b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907 |
Marriage* | Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 |
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Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 1928 edition.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Lurena J. Conner1
F, b. May 7, 1881, d. October 22, 1898
Father | Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897 |
Mother | Mary Jane Walton b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934 |
Nancy Howard1
F, b. May 5, 1792, d. December 26, 1862
Father | Peter Howard b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827 |
Mother | Sarah Strickland b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846 |
Nancy Howard was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 5, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Isaac Moore on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of November 7, 1815,her married name was Moore. Nancy Howard died on December 26, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3
Family | Isaac Moore b. August 10, 1789, d. May 1, 1875 |
Marriage* | She married Isaac Moore on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Citations
- [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
Moses Jocephas Martin Sr.1
M, b. 1768, d. 1829
Father | James B. Martin Sr. b. circa 1744/45, d. 1811 |
Mother | Nancy Ann Oglesby |
Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. was buried at Moses Martin Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1768 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1 He married Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, daughter of William Martin and Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. died in 1829 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1
Family | Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859 |
Marriage* | He married Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, daughter of William Martin and Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 |
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Citations
- [S12535] Moses Martin Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin
F, b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
Father | William Martin b. circa 1749/50, d. 1804 |
Mother | Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden |
Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin was buried at Moses Martin Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 3, 1775 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1 She married Moses Jocephas Martin Sr., son of James B. Martin Sr. and Nancy Ann Oglesby, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin died on January 30, 1859 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.1
Family | Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. b. 1768, d. 1829 |
Marriage* | Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin married Moses Jocephas Martin Sr., son of James B. Martin Sr. and Nancy Ann Oglesby, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 |
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Citations
- [S12535] Moses Martin Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Peter Howard1
M, b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
Peter Howard was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Strickland.1 Peter Howard was born circa 1749.1 He died on May 9, 1827.1
Family | Sarah Strickland b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846 |
Marriage* | He married Sarah Strickland.1 |
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Citations
- [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
Sarah Strickland1
F, b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
Sarah Strickland married Peter Howard.1 Sarah Strickland was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "In the 85 yr."2 Her married name was Howard. She was born circa 1761.1,2 She died on November 23, 1846.1,2
Family | Peter Howard b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827 |
Marriage* | She married Peter Howard.1 |
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John D. Moran1
M, b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883
Father | Nelson Moran b. circa 1779, d. December 12, 1862 |
Mother | Mary Owens b. circa 1783, d. circa 1838 |
John D. Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia; The stone has eroded and is no longer legible.2 He was born on October 12, 1812 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 He married Martha Jane Cannaday, daughter of William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday and Martha "Patsy" Wright, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 John D. Moran died in January, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.2
Family | Martha Jane Cannaday b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866 |
Marriage* | He married Martha Jane Cannaday, daughter of William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday and Martha "Patsy" Wright, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 |
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Nelson Moran1
M, b. circa 1779, d. December 12, 1862
Nelson Moran was born circa 1779 at Virginia. He married Mary Owens on December 20, 1802 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Nelson Moran died on December 12, 1862.
Family | Mary Owens b. circa 1783, d. circa 1838 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Owens on December 20, 1802 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 |
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Citations
- [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
Martha Jane Cannaday1,2
F, b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866
Father | William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874 |
Mother | Martha "Patsy" Wright b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857 |
Martha Jane Cannaday was born in 1811 at Patrick Co., Virginia. She married John D. Moran, son of Nelson Moran and Mary Owens, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 As of December 10, 1835,her married name was Moran. Martha Jane Cannaday died on July 21, 1866 at Patrick Co., Virginia.
Family | John D. Moran b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883 |
Marriage* | She married John D. Moran, son of Nelson Moran and Mary Owens, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 |
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Sarah Ann Conner1,2,3
F, b. November 29, 1858, d. August 13, 1866
Father | Nathan L. Conner1,2,3 b. October 13, 1813, d. April 11, 1880 |
Mother | Elizabeth "Eliza" Kelley1,2,3 b. July 1, 1822, d. July 28, 1900 |
William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday1
M, b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874
Father | James Cannaday b. 1750, d. February, 1817 |
Mother | Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes |
William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday was born on September 18, 1781 at Virginia.1,2 He married Martha "Patsy" Wright circa 1808.1 William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday died on July 11, 1874 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 92.2
Family | Martha "Patsy" Wright b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857 |
Marriage* | He married Martha "Patsy" Wright circa 1808.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
- [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
Martha "Patsy" Wright1
F, b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857
Martha "Patsy" Wright was born on March 15, 1783 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, circa 1808.1 As of circa 1808,her married name was Cannaday. Martha "Patsy" Wright died on December 28, 1857 at Virginia at age 74.2
Family | William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874 |
Marriage* | She married William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, circa 1808.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
- [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
James Fleming Moran
M, b. June 2, 1853, d. February 7, 1918
Father | John D. Moran b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883 |
Mother | Martha Jane Cannaday b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866 |
James Fleming Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Enumerated in Franklin Co. Virginia in the 1910 Census. He was born on June 2, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Elizabeth Walters, daughter of William P. Walters and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on December 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James Fleming Moran died on February 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1
Family | Mary Elizabeth Walters b. October 2, 1858, d. August 1, 1916 |
Marriage* | James Fleming Moran married Mary Elizabeth Walters, daughter of William P. Walters and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on December 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S621] Bill Moran, Moran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.