William Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
FatherMoses Jocephas Martin Sr.4,6 b. 1768, d. 1829
MotherPhiladelphia "Adelphia" Martin4 b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
     William Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, from Rt. 221, right on Rt. 612, left on Rt. 673, right on Rt. 608. The cemetery is on the left on a hillside, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on November 12, 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 He married Sarah "Sallie" Harris, daughter of Barnes Harris, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.8 William Martin married Mary Lampey on October 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 William Martin died on November 12, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.7,6 He left a will on November 21, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I, William Martin of the County of Floyd, and State of Virginia, being of Sound Mind and disposing Memory, and considering the uncertainty of life and the Certain of Death, do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament to wit:
First, I desire that all my just debts and Furnal [sic] expences be paid out of My Estate -
Secondly, I give to my Beloved Wife Mary, a certain portion of my Farm bounded as followes to wit - (description of metes and bounds) - I allso give her privlege of cutting timber on annex of my land for her own use. I allso geve to my wife Mary, Three Hundred Dollars in Money, and one Horse, and one two-horse Wagon and harness for the same - one Milch Cow and I allso give to my wife Mary two head of sheep and two head of hogs and two Beads and Furniture for the same - one press sideboard, Beaum and Frank. One cooking Stove and and Vessels for the same. Wheels and Reel. One side saddle and Bridle. The above named property and Money is to be hers so long as She Remains my Widow. I give unto Balsora Richards one Dollar.
Thirdly - I give to Delpha Vest, James Martin's heirs, and Moses Martin, Tabitha Graham, Syntha Lawrence, William Martin, Jr and Letica Hale heirs with the Exception of Jeremiah Hale, who is to have One Dollar as his part, the above named parties is to Shear Eaqual in My Estate.
Fourthly - I gave to Tempey Forgerson my Daughter ten Dollars out of my Estate and no more -
Fifthly - I give unto Isaac Martin, my son, One Dollar and no more.
Sixthly - I gave unto Vilaann Hale, my Daughter, Fifty Dollars and no more.
Seventhly - I gave Catharine Simons, my GrandDaughter, Daughter of Letha Simons, Desd, ten Dollars and no more.
Eightly - I give unto Burwell Wimmer, my GranSon, the son of Louise Wimmer, my Daughter One Dollar and no More.
Ninthly - After My Deseace I desire that my Estate Real and personly including dets due and Money on hand and all person propertys what so every owened by me, not heretofore disposed of by me, sold by my executors hereinafter mentioned.
Tenthly - I do hereby appoint my Friends, Noah B. Moore and Moses Martin my son my Executors to carry out my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others Wills or Testaments hereto before made by me -- in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of January 1879.

Attest his Harvey D. Wells
William Martin
James D. Moore mark

Proven in Floyd County Circuit Court, November 21, 1881.9

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 53, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 270, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 129, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1850Farmer2
1860Farmer1
1870Farmer3
1880Farmer5

Family 1

Sarah "Sallie" Harris b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
Marriage*William Martin married Sarah "Sallie" Harris, daughter of Barnes Harris, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Mary Lampey b. circa 1827
Marriage*William Martin married Mary Lampey on October 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  7. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  9. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah "Sallie" Harris1

F, b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
FatherBarnes Harris1
     Sarah "Sallie" Harris was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, from Rt. 221, right on Rt. 612, left on Rt. 673, right on Rt. 608. The cemetery is on the left on a hillside, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 7, 1798 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3,1 She married William Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 As of June 29, 1820,her married name was Martin. Sarah "Sallie" Harris died on October 14, 1872 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74; Died of fever.3,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 53, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 270, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

William Martin b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
Marriage*Sarah "Sallie" Harris married William Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  2. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Spangler1

F, b. 1831, d. September 8, 1894
FatherDavid Palmer Spangler1 b. September 16, 1801, d. April 22, 1856
MotherSarah "Margaret" Sowers1 b. September 15, 1800, d. July 5, 1835
     Nancy Spangler was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, from Rt. 221, right on Rt. 612, left on Rt. 673, right on Rt. 608. The cemetery is on the left on a hillside, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Mosiah Moses Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of December 14, 1853,her married name was Martin. Nancy Spangler died on September 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 48, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 263, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 140, District 29, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Mosiah Moses Martin b. 1826, d. 1909
Marriage*Nancy Spangler married Mosiah Moses Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Asa Martin obituary in the Jan 19, 1928 edition.
  9. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. W. Frizzell Martin death certificate.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Wilson Lucas

M, b. November 6, 1794, d. May, 1864
     Wilson Lucas married Mary Catherine Webb. Wilson Lucas was born on November 6, 1794 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He died in May, 1864 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.

Family

Mary Catherine Webb b. 1805, d. after 1881
Marriage*He married Mary Catherine Webb
Children

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Joseph Dawson Sowers1

M, b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
FatherJohannes H. "John" Sowers2,1,3 b. September 12, 1797, d. December 1, 1876
MotherCatherine Lester2,1,3 b. circa 1802, d. March 5, 1885
     Joseph Dawson Sowers was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on November 3, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Julia Ann Slusher, daughter of David Slusher and Nancy Cox, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Joseph Dawson Sowers married Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, daughter of Charles H. Turner and Violet Hall, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 Joseph Dawson Sowers died on May 4, 1907 at age 77.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Julia Ann Slusher b. November 22, 1834, d. September 24, 1872
Marriage*Joseph Dawson Sowers married Julia Ann Slusher, daughter of David Slusher and Nancy Cox, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner b. February 12, 1852, d. May 22, 1928
Marriage*Joseph Dawson Sowers married Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, daughter of Charles H. Turner and Violet Hall, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S358] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book E, From the John H. Sowers will, page 451.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 1928 edition.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner1

F, b. February 12, 1852, d. May 22, 1928
FatherCharles H. Turner2 b. June 25, 1818, d. May 20, 1857
MotherViolet Hall2 b. May 6, 1817, d. April 8, 1906
     Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on February 12, 1852 at Virginia.1 She married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 As of January 14, 1875,her married name was Sowers. Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner died on May 22, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 20, 1928.1,4 She Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers was born Feb. 12, 1852, died May 22, 1928, making her stay on earth 76 years, three months and 22 days. She was the widow of Joseph D. Sowers who preceeded her to the grave about 22 years ago. She leaves seven children tio mourn her sad death, namely Frazier T. Sowers, Archie F. Sowers, Posey I. Sowers and Harlie D. Sowers, Mrs. J. K. Cole, Rufus Burke, Mrs. Other Martin and 33 grandchildren and 22 step-grandchildren and 22 step-greatgrandchildren and most of them attended her burial. She was paralyzed about the 8th of Jan and gradually grew weaker, but would ____ up part of the time until about two weeks before she died and she got too weak to be taken up anymore.
Her funeral was preached by Eld. L. S. Moran and J. H. Cummings and her remains were laid to rest in the Red Oak Grove cemetery...
Written by her sad daughter, Mrs. J. K. Cole on July 12, 1928.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph Dawson Sowers b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
Marriage*Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 1928 edition.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lurena J. Conner1

F, b. May 7, 1881, d. October 22, 1898
FatherNathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897
MotherMary Jane Walton b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934
     Lurena J. Conner was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 7, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on October 22, 1898 at age 17.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Howard1

F, b. May 5, 1792, d. December 26, 1862
FatherPeter Howard b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
MotherSarah Strickland b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
     Nancy Howard was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 5, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Isaac Moore on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of November 7, 1815,her married name was Moore. Nancy Howard died on December 26, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3

Family

Isaac Moore b. August 10, 1789, d. May 1, 1875
Marriage*She married Isaac Moore on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [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.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Moses Jocephas Martin Sr.1

M, b. 1768, d. 1829
FatherJames B. Martin Sr. b. circa 1744/45, d. 1811
MotherNancy Ann Oglesby
     Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. was buried at Moses Martin Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1768 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1 He married Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, daughter of William Martin and Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. died in 1829 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Family

Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
Marriage*He married Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, daughter of William Martin and Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12535] Moses Martin Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin

F, b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
FatherWilliam Martin b. circa 1749/50, d. 1804
MotherDelphia Rachel Warren/Walden
     Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin was buried at Moses Martin Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 3, 1775 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1 She married Moses Jocephas Martin Sr., son of James B. Martin Sr. and Nancy Ann Oglesby, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin died on January 30, 1859 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son William3

Family

Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. b. 1768, d. 1829
Marriage*Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin married Moses Jocephas Martin Sr., son of James B. Martin Sr. and Nancy Ann Oglesby, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12535] Moses Martin Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Peter Howard1

M, b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
     Peter Howard was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Strickland.1 Peter Howard was born circa 1749.1 He died on May 9, 1827.1

Family

Sarah Strickland b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
Marriage*He married Sarah Strickland.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Sarah Strickland1

F, b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
     Sarah Strickland married Peter Howard.1 Sarah Strickland was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "In the 85 yr."2 Her married name was Howard. She was born circa 1761.1,2 She died on November 23, 1846.1,2

Family

Peter Howard b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
Marriage*She married Peter Howard.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

John D. Moran1

M, b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883
FatherNelson Moran b. circa 1779, d. December 12, 1862
MotherMary Owens b. circa 1783, d. circa 1838
     John D. Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia; The stone has eroded and is no longer legible.2 He was born on October 12, 1812 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 He married Martha Jane Cannaday, daughter of William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday and Martha "Patsy" Wright, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 John D. Moran died in January, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.2

Family

Martha Jane Cannaday b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866
Marriage*He married Martha Jane Cannaday, daughter of William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday and Martha "Patsy" Wright, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S621] Bill Moran, Moran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.

Nelson Moran1

M, b. circa 1779, d. December 12, 1862
     Nelson Moran was born circa 1779 at Virginia. He married Mary Owens on December 20, 1802 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Nelson Moran died on December 12, 1862.

Family

Mary Owens b. circa 1783, d. circa 1838
Marriage*He married Mary Owens on December 20, 1802 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

Martha Jane Cannaday1,2

F, b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866
FatherWilliam A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874
MotherMartha "Patsy" Wright b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857
     Martha Jane Cannaday was born in 1811 at Patrick Co., Virginia. She married John D. Moran, son of Nelson Moran and Mary Owens, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 As of December 10, 1835,her married name was Moran. Martha Jane Cannaday died on July 21, 1866 at Patrick Co., Virginia.

Family

John D. Moran b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883
Marriage*She married John D. Moran, son of Nelson Moran and Mary Owens, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Ann Conner1,2,3

F, b. November 29, 1858, d. August 13, 1866
FatherNathan L. Conner1,2,3 b. October 13, 1813, d. April 11, 1880
MotherElizabeth "Eliza" Kelley1,2,3 b. July 1, 1822, d. July 28, 1900
     Sarah Ann Conner was born on November 29, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on August 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died of flux.2,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 232, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  3. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday1

M, b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874
FatherJames Cannaday b. 1750, d. February, 1817
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes
     William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday was born on September 18, 1781 at Virginia.1,2 He married Martha "Patsy" Wright circa 1808.1 William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday died on July 11, 1874 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 92.2

Family

Martha "Patsy" Wright b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857
Marriage*He married Martha "Patsy" Wright circa 1808.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Martha "Patsy" Wright1

F, b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857
     Martha "Patsy" Wright was born on March 15, 1783 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, circa 1808.1 As of circa 1808,her married name was Cannaday. Martha "Patsy" Wright died on December 28, 1857 at Virginia at age 74.2

Family

William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874
Marriage*She married William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, circa 1808.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

James Fleming Moran

M, b. June 2, 1853, d. February 7, 1918
FatherJohn D. Moran b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883
MotherMartha Jane Cannaday b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866
     James Fleming Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Enumerated in Franklin Co. Virginia in the 1910 Census. He was born on June 2, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Elizabeth Walters, daughter of William P. Walters and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on December 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James Fleming Moran died on February 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Mary Elizabeth Walters b. October 2, 1858, d. August 1, 1916
Marriage*James Fleming Moran married Mary Elizabeth Walters, daughter of William P. Walters and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on December 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S621] Bill Moran, Moran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Elizabeth Walters1

F, b. October 2, 1858, d. August 1, 1916
FatherWilliam P. Walters b. circa 1835, d. May 9, 1863
MotherMatilda Elizabeth Simpson b. July 7, 1840, d. January 4, 1925
     Mary Elizabeth Walters was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on October 2, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married James Fleming Moran, son of John D. Moran and Martha Jane Cannaday, on December 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of December 6, 1877,her married name was Moran. Mary Elizabeth Walters died on August 1, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

James Fleming Moran b. June 2, 1853, d. February 7, 1918
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Walters married James Fleming Moran, son of John D. Moran and Martha Jane Cannaday, on December 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S621] Bill Moran, Moran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Shannie Ellen Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 8, 1887, d. May 28, 1969
FatherCharles Ballard "Ballard" Poff1,4,3 b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
MotherElmira Isabelle Conner1,4,3 b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
     Shannie Ellen Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0806.5 She was born on June 8, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1889.5,4,3 As of circa 1910,her married name was Wilson.2 She married William Mahone Wilson, son of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, circa 1910.6,2,3 Shannie Ellen Poff died on May 28, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 143, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 161, District 14, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

William Mahone Wilson b. April 11, 1888, d. August 24, 1961
Marriage*Shannie Ellen Poff married William Mahone Wilson, son of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, circa 1910.6,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/

Alma Victoria Poff1,2

F, b. March 5, 1879, d. January 9, 1955
FatherPeter Albert Poff3,4,1,2,5 b. February 3, 1852, d. December 27, 1915
MotherSarah Jane Stump3,4,1,2,5 b. May 15, 1845, d. March 4, 1932
     Alma Victoria Poff was buried at Shutt Cemetery, Rock-Lashmeet Road Sec. Rt. 71/12, Wright Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6 She was born on March 5, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 5, 1878.2,5 She married Charles Will Vest, son of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on November 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 As of November 15, 1894,her married name was Vest. Alma Victoria Poff died on January 9, 1955 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 139, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 305, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 28, District 206, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 47, District 99, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 71, District 33, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 88, District 28-49, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 252, District 28-80, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia14

Family

Charles Will Vest b. February 6, 1870, d. January 27, 1956
Marriage*Alma Victoria Poff married Charles Will Vest, son of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on November 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alma Victoria Vest death certificate.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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
  6. [S2240] Shutt Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=51775114&CRid=2352387&df=all&
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1956 edition.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Raymond Lincoln Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 1976 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roy Clifton Vest death certificate.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Curtis J. Vest obituary in the Oct 8, 1978 edition.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aline Maude Branscome obituary in the Feb 10, 1992 edition.
  21. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  22. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  23. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elliott B. Vest obituary in the Feb 2, 1997 edition.

William Pugh1

M, b. 1785, d. May 9, 1859
     William Pugh was born in 1785 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Susannah Wingate on March 8, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 William Pugh died on May 9, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Susannah Wingate
Marriage*He married Susannah Wingate on March 8, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Benjamin Conner1,2

M, b. February 6, 1861, d. March 30, 1942
FatherNathan L. Conner1,3,4 b. October 13, 1813, d. April 11, 1880
MotherElizabeth "Eliza" Kelley1,3,5,4 b. July 1, 1822, d. July 28, 1900
     George Benjamin Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8,4 He was born on February 6, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,1,4 He married Ellen Iddings, daughter of Adeline Jackson, on July 8, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 George Benjamin Conner married Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, daughter of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on October 31, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 George Benjamin Conner died on March 30, 1942 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.6,7,8,4 He George B. Conner, 81, of Check, died Monday at his home after a lingering illness. Services were held yeaterday at 3 p.m. at his home, with burial in Wilson cemetery. He is survived by his widow and 14 children, including Clarence and Posey Conner, of Pulaski, and Carl, of Galax, formerly of Pulaski. on April 1, 1942.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 372, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 372, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 126, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 175, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 71, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1880Farm laborer5
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family 1

Ellen Iddings b. June 16, 1863, d. August 7, 1894
Marriage*George Benjamin Conner married Ellen Iddings, daughter of Adeline Jackson, on July 8, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin b. April 6, 1872, d. April 29, 1946
Marriage*George Benjamin Conner married Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, daughter of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on October 31, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the George B. Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1942 edition.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  18. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  19. [S2394] Pulaski Southwest Times, From the Posey Hubert Conner obituary in the Jun 28, 1959 edition.
  20. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  21. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  22. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  23. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  24. [S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
  25. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  26. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vergie C. Stanley Jamison obituary in the Aug 15, 1998 edition.

John Lester I1

M, b. January 11, 1751/52, d. January 29, 1825
     John Lester I was buried at Lester Family Cemetery, south of Riner, off Rt. 8 on Rt. 602, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He John served in the military in Sep 1777 in Montgomery Co., Virginia. as a Private in Captain Daniel Trigg's Company of Montgomery County Militia. He also fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant in October of 1774.1 He was born on January 11, 1751/52 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.1 He married Catherine Plickenstalver circa 1775 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 John Lester I died on January 29, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.1

Census Records

1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Catherine Plickenstalver b. 1759, d. September 15, 1833
Marriage*John Lester I married Catherine Plickenstalver circa 1775 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.

Catherine Plickenstalver1

F, b. 1759, d. September 15, 1833
     Catherine Plickenstalver was buried at Lester Family Cemetery, south of Riner, off Rt. 8 on Rt. 602, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1759 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married John Lester I circa 1775 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1775,her married name was Lester. Catherine Plickenstalver died on September 15, 1833 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Family

John Lester I b. January 11, 1751/52, d. January 29, 1825
Marriage*She married John Lester I circa 1775 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."

Myrtle Odell Wilson1

F, b. April 16, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
FatherOliver Blaine Wilson2,1 b. April 14, 1890, d. 1961
MotherLula Virginia Manning2,1 b. October 10, 1889, d. 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 215-34-7582.3 Myrtle Odell Wilson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.4 She was born on April 16, 1910 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson, son of James William "Jim" Rierson Jr. and Martha A. "Woodie" Walton, on August 11, 1924.5 As of August 11, 1924,her married name was Rierson. Myrtle Odell Wilson (an unknown value) on April 18, 1950 at Dwelling 239, District 8-25, Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland.6 She died on January 20, 1990 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 79.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 326, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland8

Family

James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson b. November 15, 1899, d. September 29, 1986
Marriage*Myrtle Odell Wilson married James Eldridge "Elzy" Rierson, son of James William "Jim" Rierson Jr. and Martha A. "Woodie" Walton, on August 11, 1924.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S84] Rick & Toni Clawson, "Rierson Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 9, 2003.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the John C. Rierson obituary in the Feb 26, 2018 edition.
  12. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the William Edward Rierson obituary in the Aug 19, 1965 edition.
  13. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the James W. Rierson, Sr. obituary in the May 13, 2013 edition.