Nancy Lykins1
F, b. November 25, 1801, d. July 7, 1883
Father | Jonas Lykins |
Mother | Lydia Wilson |
Nancy Lykins was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 25, 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married John Smith on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of December 5, 1825,her married name was Smith. Nancy Lykins died on July 7, 1883 at age 81.2
Family | John Smith b. April, 1799, d. before 1837 |
Marriage* | She married John Smith on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Andrew Jackson Burke1,2
M, b. March 25, 1890, d. December 16, 1957
Andrew Jackson Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born on March 25, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Ida C. Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5,2 Andrew Jackson Burke died on December 16, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.3,2
Family | Ida C. Light b. October 5, 1888, d. October 21, 1976 |
Marriage* | Andrew Jackson Burke married Ida C. Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
- [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 Beulah B. Underwood obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Burk Underwood obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Hannah Catherine Ferguson
F, b. July 7, 1846, d. August 15, 1926
Hannah Catherine Ferguson was buried at Light Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia. She was born on July 7, 1846 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. She married Elijah Alexander Light, son of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. As of June 22, 1871,her married name was Light. Hannah Catherine Ferguson died on August 15, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.
Family | Elijah Alexander Light b. 1852, d. April 13, 1922 |
Marriage* | She married Elijah Alexander Light, son of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. |
Child |
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Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
James Isaac Poff1,2,3
M, b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
Father | Henry Adam Poff Sr.4,1,5 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854 |
Mother | Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder4,5 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854 |
James Isaac Poff was buried at Old Sowder Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 30, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,7,5 He married Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, daughter of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8 James Isaac Poff married Letitia Sumpter, daughter of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on August 4, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 James Isaac Poff died on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51.4,6,7,5
Family 1 | Mary Ann "Polly" Gray b. January 27, 1814, d. February 3, 1853 |
Marriage* | James Isaac Poff married Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, daughter of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Letitia Sumpter b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865 |
Marriage* | James Isaac Poff married Letitia Sumpter, daughter of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on August 4, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
- [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
- [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
- [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the William Riley Poff death certificate.
- [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
- [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Joseph Ennis Poff death certificate.
Sarah Olive Clower1,2,3
F, b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934
Father | Jacob G. Clower Jr.4,5,1 b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895 |
Mother | Mary Ann Kingrea4,5,1 b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883 |
Sarah Olive Clower was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on October 4, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,1,7 She married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of August 23, 1877,her married name was Light. Sarah Olive Clower died on June 28, 1934 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6,1,8,7 She Mrs. Sarah O. Light, 78 years old, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Simmons, of Johnstown Road, after an illness of several months. A native of Floyd county, Virginia, she spent the greater part of her life in Mercer county. She had made her home with her daughter here for the past nine years. She was a member of the East Park Baptist church. The following children survive: Mrs. Martha Simmons and F. F. Light, both of Beckley; Mrs. Elizabeth Vest, and M. B. Light, both of Mabscott; E. J. Light, of Hinton; M. G. light, Marie, and three step-sons, H. G. and D. B. Light, both of Marie, and W. M. Light, of Hinton. Funeral services in charge of Foster Undertakers, were incomplete last night. on June 29, 1934.8
Family | James Light b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Marriage* | Sarah Olive Clower married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah O. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the M. B. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Green Light death record.
- [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. J. Light death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Ann Simmons death certificate.
Floyd Francis Light1,2,3
M, b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
Father | James Light4,5,6 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower4,7,5 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Floyd Francis Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on February 10, 1883 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe on November 27, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,9,10,3 Floyd Francis Light died on December 28, 1959 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.8,2 He Funeral services for Floyd Francis Light, 76, of 408 Stanley St., will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church by Dr. Alvin J. Cook assisted by the Rev. C. E. Walker. Light died at 3:45 Monday at his home after a two year illness. A retired engine carpenter for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, he worked at Hinton for 13 years before coming to Beckley in 1920. He was a member of the veteran C & O Employees Association and Modern Woodman Camp 15175 of Beckley. Born at Marie, on Feb 10, 1883, he served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church for 40 years, and was a deacon emeritus for the past four years. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lydia Light, of Beckley; four daughters, Mrs. Perry O'Dell, of Beckley, Mrs. Charles Bergendahl, Mount Hope, Mrs. James Rothwell, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Leonard Prater of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Elvyn, of Beckley; one brother, N. G. Light, of Alderson; one sister, Mrs. Arthur Vest of Mabscott, and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers include Paul Hinzman, W. T. Lowe, James Patton, R. S. Taylor, Lyle Christian, Earl Hall, A. L. Cole, and Philip Stover. The body will be taken from the Webb and Neal Funeral Home to the residence at 2 p.m. today. Burila will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on December 29, 1959.2
Family | Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973 |
Marriage* | Floyd Francis Light married Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe on November 27, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,9,10,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Floyd Francis Light obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
- [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S1198] Zadock and Levi Lowe of Monroe County, WV, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bbailey_zlowe&id=I05580
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Lowe marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
- [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.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Light marriage record.
- [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bergendahl-Light marriage record.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rothwell-Light marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Prater-Light marriage record.
Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3
M, b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
Father | James Light4,2,3,5 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower4,2,3 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,7 His Social Security Number was 233-12-7368.8 He was born on May 12, 1891 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,8,9,3 He married Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher on June 28, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.10 Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light died on August 3, 1966 at Denmar, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3
Family | Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978 |
Marriage* | Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light married Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher on June 28, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.10 |
Children |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Green Light death record.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Belcher marriage record.
- [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.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
- [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.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Light marriage record.
Moses Bird/Byrd Light1,2,3
M, b. May 13, 1878, d. February 15, 1948
Father | James Light4,5 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower4,5,6 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Moses Bird/Byrd Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on May 13, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Cora Lilly on September 18, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7 Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Alice S. Walker on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8 Moses Bird/Byrd Light died on February 15, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.5,3 He M. B. (Moses) Light, of Mabscott, Raleigh county, 70-year-old retired carpenter for the C&O railroad, died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. H. Bush, 1523 1/2 Seventh Av., Charleston. He was a member of railway's carpenter force for 36 years until his retirement four years ago. He was a native of Floyd county, Virginia, and a member of the First Baptist church of Beckley. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Alice Light; a son, W. K. of the coast guard In Norfolk; two other daughters, Mrs. A. F. Horndoff of Charleston and Mrs. Curtis Weatherman of North Carolina; three brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at Cunningham mortuary and funeral arrangements are incomplete. on February 16, 1948.3
Family 1 | Cora Lilly b. May 12, 1876, d. March 3, 1915 |
Marriage* | Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Cora Lilly on September 18, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Alice S. Walker b. circa 1875 |
Marriage* | Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Alice S. Walker on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8 |
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the M. B. Light obituary in the Feb 16, 1948 edition.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the M. B. Light death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Lilly marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Walker marriage record.
- [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.
- [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
Elias Jackson Light1
M, b. June 1, 1879, d. October 16, 1936
Father | James Light2,3,4 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower2,3,4,5 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Elias Jackson Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 1, 1879 at Summers Co., West Virginia; The death certificate has a birth date of Jun 1, 1878. This is probably off by one year.3,1 He married Ada M. Hedrick on December 24, 1902 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,7,8 Elias Jackson Light died on October 16, 1936 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 57.3
Family | Ada M. Hedrick b. April 26, 1882, d. December 23, 1970 |
Marriage* | Elias Jackson Light married Ada M. Hedrick on December 24, 1902 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,7,8 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. J. Light death certificate.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S1407] Lipps Family Tree by Vicki L. Goff, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3090927&id=I605133587
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Hedrick marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ada Light obituary in the Dec 24, 1970 edition.
- [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.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Light obituary in the Feb 13, 1973 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Martha Ann Tice
F, b. April 9, 1844, d. January 18, 1877
Father | Lebanon Tice1 |
Mother | Frances Jane Webb2,3,1 |
Martha Ann Tice was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 9, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, circa 1861.6,1 As of circa 1861,her married name was Light. Martha Ann Tice died on January 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32; Died of fever.4,2,1
Family | James Light b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Marriage* | Martha Ann Tice married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, circa 1861.6,1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David H. Light death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Light death certificate.
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light1
F, b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
Father | James Light2 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923 |
Mother | Sarah Olive Clower2,3,4 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934 |
Her Social Security Number was 233-96-8172.5 Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light was born on August 30, 1880 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 She married Arthur Jackson Vest, son of John Jackson Vest and Martha Caroline Cook, on December 14, 1904 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of December 14, 1904,her married name was Vest.1 Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light died on September 12, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.5
Family | Arthur Jackson Vest b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973 |
Marriage* | Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light married Arthur Jackson Vest, son of John Jackson Vest and Martha Caroline Cook, on December 14, 1904 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Light marriage record.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
- [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.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
- [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Phipps marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Halstead marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Shockley marriage record.
Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link1,2,3,4
F, b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927
Father | David Link2,1,5 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900 |
Mother | Adeline Smith1,2,5 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883 |
Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 She was born on April 22, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married John Ballard Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of August 23, 1873,her married name was Light. Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link died on June 21, 1927 at Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 72.6,5
Family | John Ballard Light b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Marriage* | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link married John Ballard Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julia Ann Poteet death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rebecca A. Light death certificate.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
- [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
- [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lecta Baker death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talmadge E. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Cicero Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Bennette marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moseley-Light marriage record.
- [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
Thomas Harrison Bryant1,2,3
M, b. February 4, 1889, d. November 5, 1957
Father | Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant4,5,6,1,7 b. October 1, 1854, d. August 1, 1926 |
Mother | Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams8,4,5,6,1,9,7 b. April 22, 1865, d. July 29, 1949 |
Thomas Harrison Bryant was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 He was born on February 4, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7 He died on November 5, 1957 at Mountain Home, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 68.1,3,7 He Thomas Harrison Bryant, 68, died yesterday at 5:10 pm. at Veterns Mountain Home, Tenn. He lived at 801 Cabell St. Born in Amherst County Feb 4, 1889, he was a son of the late T. W. G. Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant. He was a member of the Rainbow Division in World War I, and Post 16 the American Legion. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Morcum of Lynchburg and Mrs. G. T. Perdieu of Richmond. Internment will be in Spring Hills Cemetery. circa November 7, 1957.1
Citations
- [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Thomas Harrison Bryant obituary in a Nov, 1957 edition.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant obituary in the Jul 30, 1949 edition.
- [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
William Ira "Button" Poff1,2,3,4,5
M, b. January 1, 1872, d. May 18, 1941
Father | Fleming Henry Poff2,6,4 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891 |
Mother | Martha Frances Bird2,7,6,4 b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928 |
William Ira "Button" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on January 1, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 William Ira "Button" Poff died on May 18, 1941 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.1,4,5
Family | Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner b. November 11, 1871, d. June 4, 1950 |
Marriage* | William Ira "Button" Poff married Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [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.
- [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S985] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 48.
- [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.
- [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Miriam Vestie Light1,2
F, b. April 25, 1876, d. February 5, 1938
Father | John Ballard Light1,3,4 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Mother | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link1,3,4 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927 |
Miriam Vestie Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on April 25, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 As of November 13, 1897,her married name was Slaven.2 She married Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven on November 13, 1897 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,4 Miriam Vestie Light died on February 5, 1938 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 61.4
Family | Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven b. September 9, 1869, d. January 30, 1936 |
Marriage* | Miriam Vestie Light married Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven on November 13, 1897 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,4 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Slaven-Light marriage record.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
- [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.
- [S10438] Oak Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Slaven marriage record.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Fredrick Jordan Light1,2
M, b. April 26, 1878, d. February 24, 1885
Father | John Ballard Light3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Mother | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927 |
Fredrick Jordan Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, on Rt. 653, turn left on Diamond Knob Road and travel about 1.3 miles. In a field about 200 yards to the left, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 26, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on February 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.1
Citations
- [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
- [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
Unknown Light
M, b. August 16, 1879, d. before June 11, 1880
Father | John Ballard Light1 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Mother | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link1 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927 |
Peter Belcher1
M, d. circa 1916
Peter Belcher married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, circa 1913 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Peter Belcher died circa 1916.3
Family | Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965 |
Marriage* | He married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, circa 1913 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laing-Belcher marriage record.
- [S1165] John Operchuck, "Gerushia Light and Peter Balach," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 28 and Mar 15, 2006.
- [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
William Lazarus Light1,2
M, b. June 14, 1874, d. January 12, 1884
Father | John Ballard Light1,3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Mother | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link1,3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927 |
William Lazarus Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, on Rt. 653, turn left on Diamond Knob Road and travel about 1.3 miles. In a field about 200 yards to the left, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 14, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He died on January 12, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9; Died of diptheria.3
Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
- [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
John Gideon Light1,2
M, b. November 29, 1884, d. January 18, 1885
Father | John Ballard Light3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917 |
Mother | Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927 |
John Gideon Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, on Rt. 653, turn left on Diamond Knob Road and travel about 1.3 miles. In a field about 200 yards to the left, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 29, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Dec 20, 1884.1,3 He died on January 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1
Citations
- [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
- [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
Eliza Montgomery1,2
F, b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
Eliza Montgomery was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on April 10, 1857 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 18, 1857.3,2,4 She married Henry Booker Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of February 23, 1871,her married name was Light. Eliza Montgomery married Vernon Stuart Mann on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6 As of August 27, 1918,her married name was Mann.6 Eliza Montgomery died on May 7, 1923 at Whipple, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.2
Family 1 | Henry Booker Light b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916 |
Marriage* | Eliza Montgomery married Henry Booker Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Vernon Stuart Mann b. circa 1844 |
Marriage* | Eliza Montgomery married Vernon Stuart Mann on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6 |
Citations
- [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 Eliza Light death certificate.
- [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mann-Light marriage record.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Hughes death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julius C. Olzer death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ozer-Mowery marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hundley-Light marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John H. Light death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Yon-Operchuck marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Margaret Jerusha Light Yon death certificate.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward Light death certificate.
James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light1,2,3,4,5
M, b. December 18, 1871, d. July 29, 1961
Father | Henry Booker Light4,6,7 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916 |
Mother | Eliza Montgomery4,6,7 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923 |
James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,8 His Social Security Number was 233-60-5491.9 He was born on December 18, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 18, 1872.7,2,9 He married Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.10 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Ollie E. Taylor on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, before April 10, 1930.12,13 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light died on July 29, 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 89.3,8 He Funeral services for James Light, 89, Glen Jean, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Church at Glen Jean with the Rev. Homer Elkins in charge. Burial will to in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Light died in the Oak Hill Hospital Saturday after a short illness. A retired carpenter, he was member of the Glen Jean Union Church. Survivors include a son, Aubrey Light, of Huntington; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Leich of Beckley, Mrs. Pearl Holcomb and Mrs. Grace Byset, both of Glen Jean; two sisters, Mrs. Okey Henderson of Parkersburg and Mrs. Rushia Yon of MacArthur; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. on July 31, 1961.8
Family 1 | Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman b. May 9, 1869, d. March 31, 1912 |
Marriage* | James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.10 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Ollie E. Taylor b. circa 1874 |
Marriage* | James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Ollie E. Taylor on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11 |
Family 3 | Sarah Amanda Iddings b. May 28, 1876, d. 1937 |
Marriage* | James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, before April 10, 1930.12,13 |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James N. Light death record.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Light obituary in the Jul 31, 1961 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Huffman marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Taylor marriage record.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
- [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 Ballard-Light marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leich-Ballard marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Overholt marriage record.
Alice C. Light1,2,3
F, b. June 14, 1875, d. August 20, 1958
Father | Henry Booker Light1,4,3 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916 |
Mother | Eliza Montgomery1,4,3 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923 |
Alice C. Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on June 14, 1875 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 She married Elijah Walter Hughes on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,5 As of August 22, 1895,her married name was Hughes.6 Alice C. Light died on August 20, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Hughes, 83, of 221 Sixth St. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Church of God by the Rev. C. E. Bays. Mrs. Hughes, a resident of Beckley for the past 18 years, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after an extended illness. Her husband, Elijah Hughes, preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Church of God. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Kempson of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Frances Wise of Marietta, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Miller of Parkersburg; one son, Carl Hughes of Parkersburg; one brother, James Light of Glen Jean; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Yon of MacArthur and Mrs. Okey Henderson of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on August 21, 1958.5
Family | Elijah Walter Hughes b. January 24, 1873, d. December 18, 1945 |
Marriage* | Alice C. Light married Elijah Walter Hughes on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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 Alice Hughes death certificate.
- [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alice Hughes obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hughes-Light marriage record.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
- [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
Lazarus Light1
M, b. circa 1740, d. 1786
Lazarus Light married Elizabeth Unknown.1 Lazarus Light was born circa 1740 at New York.1 He died in 1786 at Virginia.
Family | Elizabeth Unknown |
Marriage* | He married Elizabeth Unknown.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
Willie J. Conner1,2
M, b. September 19, 1867, d. August 24, 1899
Father | Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner1,2 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897 |
Mother | Mary Jane Walton1,2 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934 |
John Wilson Light1
M, b. 1828, d. 1863
Father | Elijah D. Light1 b. 1799, d. July, 1879 |
Mother | Susannah Wilson1 |
John Wilson Light was born in 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Catherine Rose, daughter of Unknown Beckleheimer and Martha Rose, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Wilson Light died in 1863 at Libertyville, Bedford Co., Virginia; Died in the Battle of Chancelorsville during the Civil War.2
Family | Catherine Rose b. 1836 |
Marriage* | He married Catherine Rose, daughter of Unknown Beckleheimer and Martha Rose, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
|
Catherine Rose1,2
F, b. 1836
Father | Unknown Beckleheimer |
Mother | Martha Rose2 |
Catherine Rose was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her name is spelled as Katherine on her tombstone.3 She was born in 1836 at Bath Co., Virginia.3,2 She married John Wilson Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 21, 1854,her married name was Light.
Family | John Wilson Light b. 1828, d. 1863 |
Marriage* | Catherine Rose married John Wilson Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S210] Maynard McNeil, McNeil Cemetery.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.