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Lemia G. Craghead^1,2

M, b. December 23, 1889, d. July 18, 1890

Father

Charles H. Craghead¹ b. December 4, 1861, d. August 7, 1890

Mother

Louisa Amanda Conner¹ b. April 8, 1864, d. March 4, 1951

Lemia G. Craghead 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 He was born on December 23, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on July 18, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert^1,2

F, b. July 4, 1863

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Benhams, Washington Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 4, 1863 at Virginia.⁴ She married Robert Floyd A. Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, circa 1884.¹ As of circa 1884,her married name was Craighead.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 167, District 117, Phillips, Washington Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 103, District 108, Kinderhook, Washington Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 91, District 159, Kinderhook, Washington Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Robert Floyd A. Craighead b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert married Robert Floyd A. Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, circa 1884.¹

Children

Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead+^6,7,1,8,9 b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
Fannie Craighead¹⁰ b. 1889, d. May 20, 1890
Linia Estell "Linnie" Craighead+^1,2 b. April 5, 1892, d. September 12, 1970
Gillie Lee Craighead+^1,2 b. August 23, 1894, d. October, 1972
Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead+^1,11 b. February, 1896, d. June 7, 1940
Louvenia "Vennie" Craighead+² b. August 2, 1901, d. February, 1973
Effie May Craighead+^2,12 b. December 14, 1906, d. February 25, 1962
Garnet Talmer Craighead+^2,5,13,8 b. July 26, 1907, d. September 20, 1964

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S741] Heidie Oliver, "Shelley Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29, 2005.
[S6265] Cedar Grove Cemetery, Washington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S6263] William Shelley, online http://andis.azboman.net/william_shelley.html
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975

Father

Robert Floyd A. Craighead^2,1,3,5,6 b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert^1,2,3,5,6 b. July 4, 1863

Her Social Security Number was 231-64-5366.⁷ Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on August 30, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6 She married Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on December 20, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,1,5,6 As of December 20, 1906,her married name was Lawrence. Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead died on December 12, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^4,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 167, District 117, Phillips, Washington Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 47, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 249, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960

Marriage*

Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead married Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on December 20, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,1,5,6

Children

Thursey Maloney "Cricket" Lawrence+^{1,9,12,13,14,5} b. September 30, 1907, d. December 21, 1977
Mamie Lucindy Lawrence+^{1,9,12,13,14,15} b. September 22, 1909, d. January 26, 1995
Rita E. Lawrence+^{1,16,10,9,12,13,14} b. January 16, 1913, d. January 4, 1992
Daisy Eller/Ella Lawrence+^{1,10,9,12,13,14,17,15,6} b. March 6, 1915, d. June 5, 2004
Eva Irene Lawrence+^{1,10,9,12,13,14} b. April 8, 1919
George Washington "G.W." Lawrence+^{10,12,13,11,18,14} b. July 22, 1921, d. April 10, 2006
Gordon Robert Lawrence+^{10,12,13,11,14} b. August 3, 1923, d. January 7, 1999
Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence+^{10,12,13,11,14,18} b. June 11, 1926, d. October 3, 2006
Clinton Talmer "Tallie" Lawrence+^{10,12,13,11,14,18} b. June 8, 1928, d. April 23, 2017

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fannie Craighead¹

F, b. 1889, d. May 20, 1890

Father

Robert Floyd A. Craighead¹ b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert¹ b. July 4, 1863

Fannie Craighead was born in 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 20, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Matilda Ellen Whitlock^1,2

F, b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937

Father

Jonathan H. Whitlock^1,2 b. circa 1828, d. before June, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Jane Gardner^1,3,2 b. June, 1828

Matilda Ellen Whitlock was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 She was born on May 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2 She married Charles Mathew Turman in May, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May, 1882,her married name was Turman. Matilda Ellen Whitlock married Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on July 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 As of July 16, 1894,her married name was Craghead. Matilda Ellen Whitlock died on March 21, 1937 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,5,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 54, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family 1

Charles Mathew Turman

Marriage*

Matilda Ellen Whitlock married Charles Mathew Turman in May, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Family 2

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952

Marriage*

Matilda Ellen Whitlock married Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on July 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2

Children

Ollie D. Craghead+^10,3,7,2 b. August 16, 1895, d. December 5, 1969
Eldredge S. Craghead+^{3,7,8,11,12,13} b. October 12, 1897, d. December 18, 1958
Ellet James Craghead+^10,3,7,8,2 b. October 30, 1898, d. November 19, 1972
Tannie Chris Craighead^7,8,2 b. April 25, 1901, d. October 22, 1982
Letitia Maye Craghead+^10,7,8 b. January 19, 1903, d. August 29, 1990
India Pearl Craghead+^14,7,8,9,2 b. July 2, 1907, d. September 17, 1954

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, 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.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary C. Martin¹

F, b. circa 1870

Mary C. Martin was born circa 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Giles Elishia Payne Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on May 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 4, 1893,her married name was Craighead.¹

Family

Giles Elishia Payne Craighead b. February 10, 1868, d. June 4, 1932

Marriage*

Mary C. Martin married Giles Elishia Payne Craighead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on May 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.

Mary Eleanor Martin¹

F, b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930

Father

J. Martin¹

Mother

Elizabeth Unknown¹

Mary Eleanor Martin was born in August, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married William Riley "Rilo" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 19, 1868,her married name was Conner. Mary Eleanor Martin died before April 25, 1930; Her husband William was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 239, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 93, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 34, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Enumerated as a widow in the household of her son Matthew. her husband was apparently living in West Virginia.⁸

Family

William Riley "Rilo" Conner b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935

Marriage*

Mary Eleanor Martin married William Riley "Rilo" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

James Lewis "Joe" Conner+^4,5,1,9 b. February 19, 1869, d. February 23, 1941
Jordan Walter Conner+^1,5,10,11 b. July 7, 1871, d. before April 5, 1930
John William Conner+^{12,1,5,11,10,13} b. September 22, 1873, d. July 19, 1941
Noah Lee Conner+^{14,15,5,10,16,13} b. May 15, 1875, d. October 28, 1915
Susan June "Susie" Conner+^15,5 b. April 14, 1877, d. January 19, 1954
Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner+^17,5,18 b. May 6, 1879, d. June 16, 1934
Romanus Conner^2,10 b. October 30, 1881
Matthew "Mat" Conner+^19,2,10 b. November 10, 1883, d. July 5, 1923
Luellie/Louelly Conner² b. June, 1885
Richard Burwell/Burl "Dick" Conner+^2,13 b. August 6, 1887, d. March 21, 1968
Samuel "Sampson" Conner+^20,2,21 b. May 25, 1889, d. December 16, 1929

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joe Lewis Conner death certificate.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-McCoy marriage record.
[S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Conner death certificate.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Conner death certificate.

Joseph Milburn Whitenack^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960

Father

William Harry Whitenack Jr.^1,4 b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918

Mother

Sarah Jane Clower^1,4 b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890

Joseph Milburn Whitenack was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 16, 1871 at Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Callie C. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on October 17, 1912.⁶ Joseph Milburn Whitenack died on February 18, 1960 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,3,4

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 195, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 99, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 151, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 104, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²
1940	Dwelling 89, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia	¹²

Family 1

Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead b. August 4, 1876, d. September 4, 1911

Marriage*

Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Sadie M. Whitenack⁶ b. September 2, 1893, d. May 22, 1894
Loranzo Curtis Whitenack+^13,8,9,4 b. May 22, 1895, d. June 1, 1952
Elizabeth Audrey Whitenack+^14,9,10 b. March 23, 1907, d. May, 1976

Family 2

Callie C. Craighead b. May 19, 1883, d. June 5, 1966

Marriage*

Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Callie C. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on October 17, 1912.⁶

Children

Minnie C. Whitenack^14,10,11 b. July 3, 1914, d. May 21, 1988
Infant Whitenack¹⁵ b. circa 1921, d. August 11, 1921
Joseph Marshall Whitenack+^11,12 b. November 18, 1923, d. July 7, 1990

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

William Harry Whitenack Jr.¹

M, b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918

Father

William Harry Whitenack Sr.^1,2 b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897

Mother

Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert^1,2 b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870

William Harry Whitenack Jr. was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 22, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Sarah Jane Clower, daughter of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah E. Vest, daughter of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Harry Whitenack Jr. died on October 15, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family 1

Sarah Jane Clower b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890

Marriage*

William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah Jane Clower, daughter of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Robert L. Whitenack^6,1 b. February 15, 1866
Laura L. Whitenack+^1,7 b. November 18, 1868, d. June 6, 1941
Joseph Milburn Whitenack+^1,8 b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack+^9,8 b. May 21, 1873, d. April 19, 1926
Nellie Florence Whitenack+⁹ b. October 7, 1885, d. 1976

Family 2

Sarah E. Vest b. February 27, 1869, d. April 13, 1965

Marriage*

William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah E. Vest, daughter of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

George Jasper Whitenack+^9,8 b. December 1, 1892, d. February 3, 1966
Branard Everette Whitenack+^9,8 b. December 3, 1895, d. March 25, 1983
Elva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack+⁹ b. October 31, 1900, d. June 3, 1990

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William H. Whitenack death certificate.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[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.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Jane Clower¹

F, b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890

Father

John Joshua Clower¹ b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889

Mother

Martha "Patsy" Pugh¹ b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905

Sarah Jane Clower Died of dropsey. She was born circa 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 12, 1865,her married name was Whitenack. Sarah Jane Clower died on June 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

William Harry Whitenack Jr. b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Clower married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Robert L. Whitenack^3,1 b. February 15, 1866
Laura L. Whitenack+^4,1 b. November 18, 1868, d. June 6, 1941
Joseph Milburn Whitenack+^1,5 b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack+^6,5 b. May 21, 1873, d. April 19, 1926
Nellie Florence Whitenack+⁶ b. October 7, 1885, d. 1976

Citations

[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.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ollie D. Craghead^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. August 16, 1895, d. December 5, 1969

Father

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead^2,4,5,6,7 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952

Mother

Matilda Ellen Whitlock^2,4,5,7 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937

Ollie D. Craghead was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9,7 She Ollie Craghead Whitenack, 74, of 129 Cherryhill Circle, N.W., died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of George Jasper Whitenack. Also survining are three sons, Lewis Harold Whitenack, Roanoke; George D. Whitenack, Louisville, Ky; Robert L. Whitenack, Collinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Irene Brown, Floyd; Helen Marshall, Tampa, Fla; two brothers, Ellett Craghead, Roanoke; Tannie C. Craghead, San Diego, Calif.³ She was born on August 16, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9,7 She married George Jasper Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah E. Vest, on May 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 As of May 24, 1917,her married name was Whitenack. Ollie D. Craghead died on December 5, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^8,1,3,9,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 246, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 5, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 70, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

George Jasper Whitenack b. December 1, 1892, d. February 3, 1966

Marriage*

Ollie D. Craghead married George Jasper Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah E. Vest, on May 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7

Children

Lewis Harold Whitenack+^1,3,10,11 b. March 17, 1918, d. March 30, 1996
George Daniel Whitenack+^1,3,6,12,11 b. July 10, 1920, d. June 25, 2011
Robert Lawrence Whitenack+^1,3,12,6,13 b. June 4, 1922, d. November 26, 1993
Nellie Irene Whitenack+^1,3,6,12,11 b. February 20, 1924
Mary Helen Whitenack+^1,3,6,12 b. March 6, 1926, d. October 1, 1996

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ollie Craghead Whitenack.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ollie Craghead Whitenack obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Eldredge S. Craghead^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 12, 1897, d. December 18, 1958

Father

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead^1,2,7,3,4,5 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952

Mother

Matilda Ellen Whitlock^1,2,7,3,4,5 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937

Eldredge S. Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 236-05-2762.⁴ He was born on October 12, 1897 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Gladys Gertrude Smith on August 6, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 Eldredge S. Craghead died on December 18, 1958 at Harmar, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.^4,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 445, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 20, District 41-16, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1920		Shipyard painter⁷
1930		Coal mine electrician⁸
1940		Coal company electrician⁹

Family

Gladys Gertrude Smith b. October 31, 1913, d. June 6, 1989

Marriage*

Eldredge S. Craghead married Gladys Gertrude Smith on August 6, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4

Children

Martha Ellen Craghead^9,3
Penelope Lynne Craghead³

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ellet James Craghead^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 30, 1898, d. November 19, 1972

Father

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead^1,6,3,4,5 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952

Mother

Matilda Ellen Whitlock^1,6,3,4,5 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937

His Social Security Number was 224-09-2017.⁷ Ellet James Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 30, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 He married Bessie Irene Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Ellet James Craghead died on November 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 213, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Shipyard painter⁴

1930

Auto mechanic⁸

Family

Bessie Irene Conner b. June 3, 1905, d. January 8, 1996

Marriage*

Ellet James Craghead married Bessie Irene Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5

Children

Almeta Fern Craghead^9,2,8,10
Paul David Craghead^9,2

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Conner Craghead obituary in the Jan 10, 1996 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S863] Paul Craghead, "Craghead Questions," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 26, 2001.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tannie Chris Craighead^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 25, 1901, d. October 22, 1982

Father

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead^2,3,5 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952

Mother

Matilda Ellen Whitlock^2,3,5 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937

His Social Security Number was 225-01-7890.⁶ Tannie Chris Craighead Buried in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Virginia and then was later reinterred in California. Tannie and Merle lived in La Jolla, California.^1,5 He was born on April 25, 1901 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Merle Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, in July, 1928.^1,5 Tannie Chris Craighead died on October 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 4, District 285, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey

⁴

1940

Dwelling 42, District 25-321, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey

⁷

Occupation

1920		Shipyard painter³
1930		Automobile mechanic⁴
1940		Auto mechanic⁷

Family

Merle Magdalene Epperly b. October 21, 1908, d. September 30, 1988

Marriage*

Tannie Chris Craighead married Merle Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, in July, 1928.^1,5

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Letitia Maye Craghead^1,2

F, b. January 19, 1903, d. August 29, 1990

Father

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead^1,2,3 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952

Mother

Matilda Ellen Whitlock^1,2,3 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937

Letitia Maye Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Abraham Lincoln Underwood, son of Tazewell Monroe Underwood and Josephine "Josie" Underwood, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of April 5, 1922,her married name was Underwood. Letitia Maye Craghead died on August 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁴ She Mrs. Maye Craghead Underwood, age 87, of Vinton died Wednesday at South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and the widow of Abraham Lincoln Underwood. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Oneeda U. and Ray C. Howell, Bedford; Glenna U. and Claude G. Lee, Vinton; two grandchildren, Stephen Howell, Chantilly and Dana Jones, Lynchburg and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 1990 with the Rev. John Wallace, officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on August 30, 1990.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 227, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

Family

Abraham Lincoln Underwood b. May 9, 1895, d. September 28, 1963

Marriage*

Letitia Maye Craghead married Abraham Lincoln Underwood, son of Tazewell Monroe Underwood and Josephine "Josie" Underwood, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood^4,5
Glenna Mae Underwood^4,6

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Graighead Underwood obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Moses Dickerson^1,2

M, b. October 21, 1810

Father

Morrel Dickerson^2,1 b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849

Mother

Elizabeth Reed^1,2 b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874

Moses Dickerson was born on October 21, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Sarah Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on April 8, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Moses Dickerson married Barbara E. Lester, daughter of Abner Lester and Mary Ann Helms, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Family 1

Sarah Pugh

Marriage*

Moses Dickerson married Sarah Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on April 8, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Child

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson+² b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938

Family 2

Barbara E. Lester b. circa 1839

Marriage*

Moses Dickerson married Barbara E. Lester, daughter of Abner Lester and Mary Ann Helms, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Child

Sarah Jane Dickerson+² b. July, 1864, d. 1942

Citations

[S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Lewis "Joe" Conner^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 19, 1869, d. February 23, 1941

Father

William Riley "Rilo" Conner^1,6,2,3 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935

Mother

Mary Eleanor Martin^1,6,2,3 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930

James Lewis "Joe" Conner was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 19, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² James Lewis "Joe" Conner died on February 23, 1941 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 239, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 186, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 522, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 91, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

Enumerated as a widowed boarder in the household of John White, however a shorth distance away his wife was enumerated as married in the household of their son Ernest¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 37, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Poplar Lane Boarding Farm, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

This was the county poor house¹²

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁸
1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Coal miner¹⁰
1930		Coal miner¹¹

Family

Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner b. August 30, 1874, d. March 29, 1927

Marriage*

James Lewis "Joe" Conner married Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Maude Victoria Conner+^8,4,13 b. January 1, 1892, d. June, 1983
Ernest Mosby Conner+^8,9,4 b. March 27, 1895, d. January 31, 1972
Almer Gay Conner+^8,9,4 b. December 9, 1896, d. September 7, 1976

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[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 Joe Lewis Conner death certificate.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ernest Mosby Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 1972 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From and article about Pleasant View Cemetery in the Sep 20, 1968 edition.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Almer Gay Jones obituary in the Sep 9, 1976 edition.

Russell G. Davidson¹

M, b. March 17, 1906, d. May 25, 1999

Russell G. Davidson was buried at Croton Union Cemetery, Treadwell, Delaware Co., New York.² His Social Security Number was 113-14-7885.¹ He was born on March 17, 1906 at Delaware Co., New York.^1,2 He married Ruby Isabell Bowen, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on July 28, 1957 at Pennsylvania.³ Russell G. Davidson died on May 25, 1999 at Hildago Co., Texas, at age 93.^1,2

Family

Ruby Isabell Bowen b. October 26, 1922, d. November 6, 2005

Marriage*

He married Ruby Isabell Bowen, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on July 28, 1957 at Pennsylvania.³

Citations

[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S8116] Croton Union Cemetery, Delaware Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=

Violet Elizabeth Clemson^1,2

F, b. May 13, 1910, d. March 5, 1979

Violet Elizabeth Clemson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 13, 1910 at Glen Carbon, Madison Co., Illinois.² She married William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on March 6, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ As of March 6, 1932,her married name was Bowen.¹ Violet Elizabeth Clemson died on March 5, 1979 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 378, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Family

William Ellis "Bill" Bowen b. October 26, 1907, d. September 3, 1978

Marriage*

Violet Elizabeth Clemson married William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on March 6, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

Children

James A. Bowen⁴
William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr.+^5,3,6,4 b. August 20, 1934, d. July 18, 2010
David Allen Bowen⁴

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowen-Clemson marriage record.
[S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Ellis Bowen, Jr. obituary in the Jul 21, 2010 edition.
[S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Erma Alice Asel^1,2

F, b. February 28, 1909, d. November 7, 1978

Erma Alice Asel and George Washington Bowen were divorced.¹ Erma Alice Asel was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, Chenango Co., New York.³ She was born on February 28, 1909 at Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She married George Washington Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on December 22, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of December 22, 1936,her married name was Bowen.² Erma Alice Asel died on November 7, 1978 at Sidney, Delaware Co., New York, at age 69.^1,3

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 380, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

Family

George Washington Bowen b. February 22, 1912, d. June 9, 1996

Divorce*

Erma Alice Asel and George Washington Bowen were divorced.¹

Marriage*

Erma Alice Asel married George Washington Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on December 22, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

Children

Shirley Bowen⁵
Ruth Bowen⁵
George Edward Bowen⁴
Jerry D. Bowen⁴
Elizabeth Rose May Bowen¹ b. June 20, 1945, d. July 20, 1945

Citations

[S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowen-Asel marriage record.
[S8045] Riverview Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the George Washington Bowen obituary.

Morrel Dickerson¹

M, b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849

Father

Moses Dickerson² b. circa 1746, d. February 23, 1834

Mother

Jemima Sullivan² b. circa 1745/46, d. May 25, 1846

Morrel Dickerson was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 13, 1790 at Virginia.² He married Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Unknown Reed, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. Morrel Dickerson died on November 18, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,3

Census Records

1820

Blacksburg, Virginia

Family

Elizabeth Reed b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874

Marriage*

Morrel Dickerson married Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Unknown Reed, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Children

Moses Dickerson+^4,5 b. October 21, 1810
Morrel R. Dickerson+ b. March 20, 1811, d. June 19, 1894
Andrew Dickerson⁴ b. September 7, 1819, d. November 21, 1878

Citations

[S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."

Elizabeth Reed

F, b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874

Father

Unknown Reed

Elizabeth Reed was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born circa 1796. She married Morrel Dickerson, son of Moses Dickerson and Jemima Sullivan, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. As of circa 1809,her married name was Dickerson. Elizabeth Reed died on November 14, 1874.

Family

Morrel Dickerson b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849

Marriage*

She married Morrel Dickerson, son of Moses Dickerson and Jemima Sullivan, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Children

Moses Dickerson+^1,2 b. October 21, 1810
Morrel R. Dickerson+ b. March 20, 1811, d. June 19, 1894
Andrew Dickerson² b. September 7, 1819, d. November 21, 1878

Citations

[S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Julius Dickerson^1,2

M, b. May 27, 1858, d. June 14, 1940

Father

Coffee Dickerson² b. August 9, 1833, d. July 17, 1900

Mother

Catherine Graham² b. July 9, 1837, d. June 16, 1910

Julius Dickerson was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 27, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, daughter of Amos Graham and Susan Wilmeth Hall, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Julius Dickerson died on June 14, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.¹

Family

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952

Marriage*

He married Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, daughter of Amos Graham and Susan Wilmeth Hall, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Coffee Claudues Dickerson+³ b. December 25, 1883, d. December 17, 1961
Laola W. Dickerson+⁴ b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986

Citations

[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[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.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham^1,2

F, b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952

Father

Amos Graham^1,2 b. March 15, 1826, d. August 30, 1883

Mother

Susan Wilmeth Hall^1,2 b. September 21, 1829, d. September 9, 1909

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 20, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Julius Dickerson, son of Coffee Dickerson and Catherine Graham, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 18, 1880,her married name was Dickerson. Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham died on October 30, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.³

Family

Julius Dickerson b. May 27, 1858, d. June 14, 1940

Marriage*

She married Julius Dickerson, son of Coffee Dickerson and Catherine Graham, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Coffee Claudues Dickerson+⁴ b. December 25, 1883, d. December 17, 1961
Laola W. Dickerson+⁵ b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.

Amos Graham^1,2,3

M, b. March 15, 1826, d. August 30, 1883

Father

Jacob Graham^1,2,3 b. November 21, 1801, d. April 20, 1876

Mother

Elizabeth Radford^2,3 b. June 18, 1803, d. February 15, 1866

Amos Graham There were two Amos Grahams living in Montgomery-Floyd County, Virginia between the years of 1825 and 1900. Amos A. Graham was known as black headed and the other Amos Graham as red headed. Some legal Documents in Floyd County, Virginia distinguish Amos A. Grahams in this manner. He was born on March 15, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Susan Wilmeth Hall on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 Amos Graham died on August 30, 1883 at age 57.^2,3

Family

Susan Wilmeth Hall b. September 21, 1829, d. September 9, 1909

Marriage*

He married Susan Wilmeth Hall on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2

Child

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham+^5,2 b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952

Citations

[S152] Virginia Floyd Co., Will Book E, Floyd Co., Virginia, The will of Jacob Graham.
[S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
[S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susan Wilmeth Hall^1,2

F, b. September 21, 1829, d. September 9, 1909

Susan Wilmeth Hall was buried at Graham Cemetery, Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 21, 1829 at Virginia.² She married Amos Graham, son of Jacob Graham and Elizabeth Radford, on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of July 15, 1852,her married name was Graham. Susan Wilmeth Hall died on September 9, 1909 at age 79.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Amos Graham b. March 15, 1826, d. August 30, 1883

Marriage*

Susan Wilmeth Hall married Amos Graham, son of Jacob Graham and Elizabeth Radford, on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1

Child

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham+^5,1 b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952

Citations

[S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
[S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams^1,2,3

F, b. April 22, 1865, d. July 29, 1949

Father

Richard Williams^4,1,3 b. circa 1829, d. January 6, 1893

Mother

Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond^4,1,3 b. circa 1838, d. before June 18, 1880

Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on April 22, 1865 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of circa 1888,her married name was Bryant.⁵ She married Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant, son of Harrison Bryant and Jane Watkins/Cunningham, circa 1888.^5,1 Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams died on July 29, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.^1,3 She Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant, wife of the late Thomas W. G. Bryant, died yesterday morning at her home, 801 Cabell Street. She was born April 22, 1865 in Nelson County, the daughter of Richard and Melissa Drummond Williams. She was a member of Centernary Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Thomas H. Bryant of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. G. T. Perdieu of Dillwyn, and Mrs. Thomas E. Malcolm of Madison Heights. She also leaves six grandchildren, and a brother, C. W. Williams of Nevada, Mo. Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. on July 30, 1949.¹

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 544, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 220, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 152, District 12, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 417, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 58, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 55, District 111-11, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

Family

Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant b. October 1, 1854, d. August 1, 1926

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams married Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant, son of Harrison Bryant and Jane Watkins/Cunningham, circa 1888.^5,1

Children

Thomas Harrison Bryant^{8,6,7,1,2,9,10} b. February 4, 1889, d. November 5, 1957
Mary Alice Bryant^6,5,11,12,3 b. July 18, 1891, d. January 20, 1919
Minnie Jane Bryant+^6,5,3,13 b. October 13, 1892, d. April 3, 1971
Bertie Ellis Bryant+^{6,5,7,14,3,15} b. June 17, 1897, d. May 7, 1967
Irvin Clark Bryant^6,16 b. October 14, 1899, d. July 14, 1901

Citations

[S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant obituary in the Jul 30, 1949 edition.
[S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Thomas Harrison Bryant obituary in a Nov, 1957 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Minnie Jane Perdieu obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5422] Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jordan Walter Conner^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 7, 1871, d. before April 5, 1930

Father

William Riley "Rilo" Conner^2,6,4,5 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935

Mother

Mary Eleanor Martin^2,6,4,5 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930

Jordan Walter Conner was born on July 7, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Julia Ann Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Jordan Walter Conner married Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner circa 1915.^1,3,7 Jordan Walter Conner died before April 5, 1930; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.⁸

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 240, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 322, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 6, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1900		Farmer¹⁰
1910		Farmer¹¹
1920		Farmer⁷

Family 1

Julia Ann Blankenship b. February 11, 1869, d. January 15, 1914

Marriage*

Jordan Walter Conner married Julia Ann Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Leona Alice "Leonie" Conner+^12,10,11 b. December, 1893
Giles William Conner^{13,10,11,7,14,15} b. August 27, 1895, d. June 16, 1927
Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner+^10,11,14,15 b. July 15, 1898, d. January 7, 1978
Doctor Wiley "Dock" Conner+^11,16,14 b. November 7, 1902, d. January 19, 1960

Family 2

Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner b. circa 1883, d. October 21, 1949

Marriage*

Jordan Walter Conner married Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner circa 1915.^1,3,7

Children

Ruth Amy "Ruthie" Conner+^{1,7,16,17,18,15} b. October 25, 1916, d. March 27, 2003
Walter Lee Conner+^3,7,14,17 b. April 10, 1919, d. September 19, 1986

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Conner Nichols obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
[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.
[S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.