William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr.1,2

M, b. July 29, 1921, d. April 28, 2003
FatherWilliam Henry Reynolds1
MotherJessie Ruble1
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-1927.3 William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.2 He was born on July 29, 1921 at Lignite, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Ruth Marie Craft, daughter of Glenwood Craft and Nealie Hazel Elmore, on December 22, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2 William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr. died on April 28, 2003 at Virginia at age 81.2,3 He William Henry ''Billy'' Reynolds Jr., 81, of the 8000 block of Meadow Creek Road, passed away April 28, 2003 in a local hospital. A native of Oriskany, Va., Mr. Reynolds was a retired chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy with 22 years of service. He also retired from civil service as a fuel inspector at Naval Air Station, Norfolk. He was a member of Azalea Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korea. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Craft Reynolds; a son William H. ''Billy'' Reynolds III and his wife Karen of Chesapeake. He is also survived by his grandson William H. ''Will'' Reynolds IV of Chesapeake and a brother George Earl Reynolds of Elbert, West Va. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. Dr. L. Hugh Litchfield. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. on April 30, 2003.2

Family

Ruth Marie Craft b. November 5, 1920, d. May 18, 2007
Marriage*He married Ruth Marie Craft, daughter of Glenwood Craft and Nealie Hazel Elmore, on December 22, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Child
  • William Henry Reynolds III4,2

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the William Henry Reynolds, Jr., obituary in the Apr 30, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Craft Reynolds obituary in the May 19, 2007 edition.

Josie Isabell Kayser1

F, b. February 6, 1881, d. November 21, 1957
FatherJoseph A. Kayser1
MotherMaggie E. Unknown1
     Josie Isabell Kayser was buried at McCartney Cemetery, Rt. 615, near Jefferson National Forest, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 6, 1881 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft, son of Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft and Sarah Jane Drummond, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of January 1, 1903,her married name was Craft. Josie Isabell Kayser died on November 21, 1957 at age 76.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 88, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 219, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft b. October 31, 1880, d. June 27, 1937
Marriage*Josie Isabell Kayser married Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft, son of Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft and Sarah Jane Drummond, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S376] Ruth G. Hale, McCartney Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lurinda Ellen Conner1,2

F, b. January 26, 1866, d. April 10, 1938
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner3,4,1,2 b. September 5, 1835, d. September 10, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff3,4,1,2 b. November 24, 1840
     Lurinda Ellen Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 She was born on January 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2 She married William A. Byrd, son of Benjamin E. Byrd, on January 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 10, 1883,her married name was Byrd.1,2 Lurinda Ellen Conner died on April 10, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 143, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 26, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 410, Dwelling 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 293, Dwelling 22, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 446, Dwelling 25, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Jessie Sink12

Occupation

1900Farmer9

Family

William A. Byrd b. April 22, 1861, d. December 31, 1899
Marriage*Lurinda Ellen Conner married William A. Byrd, son of Benjamin E. Byrd, on January 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S571] William Conner, "William A. Byrd," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 30, 2004.
  7. [S639] William Clyne "Bill" Conner, "Conner Family Researcher and Floyd Co., VA Historian William C. "Bill" Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  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. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bertha Cornelia Thomas1

F, b. October 2, 1892, d. August 27, 1978
     Bertha Cornelia Thomas was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-0059.3 She was born on October 2, 1892 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Jube Byron Craft, son of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on March 5, 1913 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of March 5, 1913,her married name was Craft. Bertha Cornelia Thomas died on August 27, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 106, District 9, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 7, District 12-12, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family

Jube Byron Craft b. July 7, 1885, d. December 8, 1961
Marriage*Bertha Cornelia Thomas married Jube Byron Craft, son of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on March 5, 1913 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berlin J. Craft obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  8. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the Harry Coolidge Craft obituary in the Apr 23, 2006 edition.
  9. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Elizabeth Craft Divers obituary in the Feb 4, 2024 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Latmer Bud Paitsel1,2,3,4

M, b. March 22, 1893, d. March 18, 1965
FatherOliver W. Paitsel3,4 b. 1869, d. 1948
MotherAddie Lula Paitsel3,4 b. circa July, 1872, d. 1947
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-2639.5 Latmer Bud Paitsel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 22, 1893 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 22, 1894.5,1,2 He married Luvenie Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on December 25, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Latmer Bud Paitsel married Virginia Juanita Fisher on December 25, 1954 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 Latmer Bud Paitsel died on March 18, 1965 at age 71.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 109, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 22, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Truck laborer7
1940Sawmill worker8

Family 1

Luvenie Craft b. August 12, 1893, d. January 20, 1953
Marriage*Latmer Bud Paitsel married Luvenie Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on December 25, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Virginia Juanita Fisher b. February 22, 1910, d. November 16, 2001
Marriage*Latmer Bud Paitsel married Virginia Juanita Fisher on December 25, 1954 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James L. Paitsel, Sr., obituary in the Jan 5, 2008 edition.

Newton Marshall Brizendine1

M, b. October 15, 1876, d. 1953
FatherWilliam B. Brizendine2 b. circa 1833, d. before June 11, 1900
MotherMartha Ann Craft2 b. February, 1841, d. May 9, 1927
     Newton Marshall Brizendine was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 15, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Minevra Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on April 3, 1915 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 Newton Marshall Brizendine died in 1953.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 138, District 91, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 33, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 165, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farm produce huckster4
1930Farm laborer5
1940Farmer6

Family

Minevra Craft b. November 12, 1895, d. 1956
Marriage*Newton Marshall Brizendine married Minevra Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on April 3, 1915 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  8. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Jane Nowlin obituary in the Feb 13, 2009 edition.

William B. Brizendine

M, b. circa 1833, d. before June 11, 1900
     William B. Brizendine was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia. He married Martha Ann Craft. William B. Brizendine was born circa 1833 at Virginia. He died before June 11, 1900.

Family

Martha Ann Craft b. February, 1841, d. May 9, 1927
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Craft
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S670] Sandy, Kittinger Connection in "Craig Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 9, 2005.

Martha Ann Craft

F, b. February, 1841, d. May 9, 1927
     Martha Ann Craft married William B. Brizendine. Martha Ann Craft was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She Enumerated in the household of her son Newton in dwelling 177, District 74, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1910 Census. Her married name was Brizendine. She was born in February, 1841 at Virginia.2 She died on May 9, 1927 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 86.1

Family

William B. Brizendine b. circa 1833, d. before June 11, 1900
Marriage*She married William B. Brizendine
Children

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S670] Sandy, Kittinger Connection in "Craig Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 9, 2005.

William Thomas Crawford1

M, b. 1897, d. 1956
     William Thomas Crawford was buried at Caldwell Cemetery, across Rt. 632 from Craig Healing Springs Christian Church, John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born in 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on February 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 William Thomas Crawford and Polly Anna Craft were divorced before November 13, 1938. William Thomas Crawford died in 1956.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated living without his wife in his mother's household3

Occupation

1930Farmer3

Family

Polly Anna Craft b. January 9, 1912, d. May 3, 1984
Marriage*William Thomas Crawford married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on February 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Thomas Crawford and Polly Anna Craft were divorced before November 13, 1938. 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S258] Charles W. & Ruth G. Hale, Caldwell Cemetery, John's Creek, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1918, d. October 24, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3835.4 Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 6, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on November 13, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe died on October 24, 1987 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 391, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Road builder5

Family

Polly Anna Craft b. January 9, 1912, d. May 3, 1984
Marriage*Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on November 13, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Polly Anna Craft Wolfe obituary in the May 5, 1984 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ouida Wolfe Elmore obituary in the Sep 19, 2000 edition.

Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs1,2

F, b. February 27, 1898, d. June 6, 1955
     Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs was buried at Sanders Cemetery (also known as Lake Cemetery), Logan Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on February 27, 1898 at Hewitt Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.1,3 She married Frank Harrison Crowder, son of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on July 26, 1916 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 As of July 26, 1916,her married name was Crowder. Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs died on June 6, 1955 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 57.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 57, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 227, District 20, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 523, District 20-26, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

Frank Harrison Crowder b. June 7, 1893, d. June 7, 1956
Marriage*Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs married Frank Harrison Crowder, son of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on July 26, 1916 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Etta Kathryn Crow obituary in the Jun 1, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mae Crowder death certificate.
  4. [S8642] Sanders Cemetery, Logan Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Scaggs marriage record.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Gosnell marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Chapman marriage record.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Crowder marriage record.

Mary Ann Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January 22, 1869, d. February 4, 1959
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner5,6,1 b. September 5, 1835, d. September 10, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff5,6,1 b. November 24, 1840
     Mary Ann Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,8,9 She was born on January 22, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 26, 1869.7,1,4,8 She married Adam Henry Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on November 7, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Mary Ann Conner died on February 4, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.7,4,8,9 She Mrs. Mary Ann Conner, 90, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cebert Hale. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Wise Poff and Mrs. Hobson King, both of Copper Hill; four sons, Harley, Posey, Lawson and Ennice Conner, all of Copper Hill; a brother, Joseph Conner, Pilot; 36 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be tomorrow at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on February 5, 1959.9

Census Records

1870Dwelling 143, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 131, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 50, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 68, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 183, District 111, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 108, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 71, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Adam Henry Conner b. June 13, 1869, d. March 1, 1950
Marriage*Mary Ann Conner married Adam Henry Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on November 7, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mary Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 5, 1959 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Adam Henry Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1950 edition.
  18. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  19. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

George William Drummond1,2

M, b. November 9, 1887, d. April 17, 1931
     George William Drummond was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 9, 1887 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia; The Crossroad Cemetery listing has a birth date of Oct 9, 1886.1,3 He married Etta May Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on July 4, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 George William Drummond died on April 17, 1931 at age 43.3

Occupation

1916Teamster4

Family

Etta May Craft b. August, 1894, d. October 19, 1918
Marriage*George William Drummond married Etta May Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on July 4, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Drummond Parker obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  3. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  5. [S2095] New Castle Record, From the death announcement in the Feb 5, 1916 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder1,2,3

M, b. April 25, 1894, d. August 3, 1964
FatherJohn Lewis Crowder1,4,2 b. February 5, 1856, d. November 3, 1924
MotherAlice B. Crawford1,4,2 b. November 11, 1867, d. October 5, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-8687.5 Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.6 He was born on April 25, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,1,6,2 He married Cora Belle Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on July 10, 1915 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,6 Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder died on August 3, 1964 at age 70.1,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 108, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 3, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 128, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Iron ore miner7
1940Farmer9

Family

Cora Belle Craft b. March 19, 1897, d. October 15, 1963
Marriage*Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder married Cora Belle Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on July 10, 1915 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Carles Louis Crowder obituary.
  4. [S899] Unknown author, Craig County Heritage Book.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  11. [S718] Doris Boahn, "Crowder Children," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 13, 2005.
  12. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

John Lewis Crowder1

M, b. February 5, 1856, d. November 3, 1924
FatherJacob Crowder1 b. May 11, 1826, d. July 31, 1881
MotherElvira Matilda Sizer1 b. November 6, 1836, d. March 25, 1886
     John Lewis Crowder was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 5, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Alice B. Crawford on December 9, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 John Lewis Crowder died on November 3, 1924 at age 68.2

Family

Alice B. Crawford b. November 11, 1867, d. October 5, 1941
Marriage*He married Alice B. Crawford on December 9, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  2. [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S899] Unknown author, Craig County Heritage Book.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Alice B. Crawford1

F, b. November 11, 1867, d. October 5, 1941
     Alice B. Crawford was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 11, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Lewis Crowder, son of Jacob Crowder and Elvira Matilda Sizer, on December 9, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 As of December 9, 1886,her married name was Crowder. Alice B. Crawford died on October 5, 1941 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,2

Family

John Lewis Crowder b. February 5, 1856, d. November 3, 1924
Marriage*She married John Lewis Crowder, son of Jacob Crowder and Elvira Matilda Sizer, on December 9, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  2. [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S899] Unknown author, Craig County Heritage Book.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Ernest McKay Douglas Sr.1,2,3

M, b. January 14, 1896, d. March 26, 1959
FatherStephen D. Douglas4,3 b. circa 1860
MotherAnna Delilah Taylor4,3 b. circa 1878, d. February 26, 1926
     Ernest McKay Douglas Sr. was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on January 14, 1896 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Feb 14, 1896.4,5,2 He married Thelma Pearl Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on January 17, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,6,4,5 Ernest McKay Douglas Sr. died on March 26, 1959 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.4,5,7 He Elliston, March 26 - Ernest M. Douglas, 63, died today at his home, Rt. 1, Elliston. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma C. Douglas; six daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Howerton, Princeton, W.Va; Mrs. Dorothy Gilbert, Pensacola, Fla; Mrs. Virginia Dove, Mrs. Lucille Surber, Bedford; Mrs. Margaret Semones, Kernersville, N.C; Mrs. Margie Wade, Martinsville; five sons, Robert Douglas, Rt. 2, Cambria; Frank Douglas, DeRidder, La; John Douglas, Mt. Solon; Ernest M. Douglas Jr., Eddie Douglas, Elliston; four brothers, Bryant Douglas, Sterlington; John Douglas, Ira Douglas, Covington; Glenn Douglas, Shawsville; three sisters, Mrs. Hettie Coleman, Baltimore; Mrs. Josephine Cash, Mrs. Bonnie McFedan, Covington. The body will remain at Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home pending arrangements. on March 26, 1959.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 92, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 60, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Iron ore miner8
1930Visiting engineer9
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Thelma Pearl Craft b. June 23, 1900, d. October 26, 1981
Marriage*Ernest McKay Douglas Sr. married Thelma Pearl Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on January 17, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,6,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S678] Doris Boahn, "Douglas-Dove," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 2005.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S299] Rena Worthen, "Stephen D. Douglas Descendants," e-mail to John Boahn to Scott Schaffer, Jan 29, 2004.
  5. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S192] Doris Hancock Boahn - grandchild, "Thelma Pearl Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2003.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ernest M. Douglas obitutary in the Mar 26, 1959 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Douglas Dove obituary in the May 21, 2008 edition.
  15. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Lucille Douglas Catania obituary in the Nov 1, 2009 edition.

Benjamin Craft1,2

M, b. April 10, 1851, d. April 8, 1855
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore1 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Benjamin Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 10, 1851 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 He died on April 8, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 3; Died of croup.1,2

Citations

  1. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Samuel Zachariah "Zack" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 1, 1873, d. January 1, 1953
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner7,1,5,8 b. September 5, 1835, d. September 10, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff7,1,5,8 b. November 24, 1840
     Samuel Zachariah "Zack" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,6,10 He was born on April 1, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,4,5,10,8 He married Pearl Annie "Pearlie" Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Ellen Iddings, on September 30, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11 Samuel Zachariah "Zack" Conner died on January 1, 1953 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.9,5,6,10 He Samuel Zack Conner, 79, died at his home in Copper Hill yesterday. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Pearl Conner; two foster children, Mrs. Alvis Carr, Vinton, and Roy Gearhart, Copper Hill; a brother, Joseph Conner, Pilot; and a sister, Mrs. Henry A. Carter, Copper Hill. Funeral was today at Head of River Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. on January 2, 1953.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 35, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 16, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 93, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 141, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 26, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 14, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer3
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Pearl Annie "Pearlie" Conner b. May 3, 1881, d. March 4, 1963
Marriage*Samuel Zachariah "Zack" Conner married Pearl Annie "Pearlie" Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Ellen Iddings, on September 30, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Samuel Zack Conner obituary in the Jan 2, 1953 edition.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Awilda W. Craft1,2

F, b. December 12, 1868, d. May 21, 1898
FatherJames Henry Craft1,3,4,2 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney1,3,4,2 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Awilda W. Craft was buried at Looney & Nancy Caldwell Cemetery, north side of Rt. 624, Moccasin Hollow, Craig Co., Virginia.5 She was born on December 12, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 She married John Lewis Caldwell, son of Alexander Looney Caldwell and Nancy Looney, on December 3, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of December 3, 1885,her married name was Caldwell. Awilda W. Craft died on May 21, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 29.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 100, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

John Lewis Caldwell b. February 27, 1863, d. April 28, 1929
Marriage*Awilda W. Craft married John Lewis Caldwell, son of Alexander Looney Caldwell and Nancy Looney, on December 3, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edgar Henry Caldwell obituary iin an unknown edition.
  7. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft1,2

F, b. February 2, 1870, d. February 2, 1958
FatherJames Henry Craft3,2,4 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney3,2,4 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on February 2, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She married John David Monroe Paxton on December 13, 1900 at Montrose Co., Colorado.1,6,7 As of December 13, 1900,her married name was Paxton. Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft died on February 2, 1958 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 88.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 100, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Mary I. Craft3
1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 208, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 180, District 113, Maple Grove, Montrose Co., Colorado8
1920Dwelling 143, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 246, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 282, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 185, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia12

Family

John David Monroe Paxton b. March 11, 1870, d. May 20, 1943
Marriage*Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft married John David Monroe Paxton on December 13, 1900 at Montrose Co., Colorado.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S1278] Trounce, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1619835&id=I06394
  7. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Martha Craft1

F, b. January 2, 1871, d. December 9, 1899
FatherJames Henry Craft1 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney1 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Martha Craft was buried at Looney & Nancy Caldwell Cemetery, north side of Rt. 624, Moccasin Hollow, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 2, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She died on December 9, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 28.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4463] Caldwell Family Cemetery #05, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia, Twin to her sister Sallie according to the 1880 Census.

Sallie Elizabeth Craft1,2,3

F, b. January 2, 1871, d. March 24, 1936
FatherJames Henry Craft4,3 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney4,3 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Sallie Elizabeth Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on January 2, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married George Washington Bell, son of Robert F. Bell and Minerva Unknown, on August 29, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of August 29, 1892,her married name was Bell. Sallie Elizabeth Craft and George Washington Bell were divorced before 1898.3 Sallie Elizabeth Craft married William Marion Echols, son of Henry Echols and Martha Ann Caldwell, on October 25, 1906 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 As of October 25, 1906,her married name was Echols. Sallie Elizabeth Craft died on March 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.1,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 147, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 130, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 159, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family 1

George Washington Bell b. July 4, 1869, d. November 17, 1937
Marriage*Sallie Elizabeth Craft married George Washington Bell, son of Robert F. Bell and Minerva Unknown, on August 29, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Sallie Elizabeth Craft and George Washington Bell were divorced before 1898.3 
Children

Family 2

William Marion Echols b. November, 1852, d. August 9, 1931
Marriage*Sallie Elizabeth Craft married William Marion Echols, son of Henry Echols and Martha Ann Caldwell, on October 25, 1906 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Louise Mae "Lena" Craft1

F, b. 1874, d. August 3, 1951
FatherJames Henry Craft2,1 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney2,1 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Louise Mae "Lena" Craft was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 She was born in 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp, son of George Tripp and Lucy Blanchflower, on October 22, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of October 22, 1893,her married name was Tripp. Louise Mae "Lena" Craft died on August 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 298, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 137, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 114, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 143, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 267, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp b. 1869, d. August 5, 1933
Marriage*Louise Mae "Lena" Craft married Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp, son of George Tripp and Lucy Blanchflower, on October 22, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Ella Virginia Craft1,2

F, b. February, 1876, d. April 4, 1926
FatherJames Henry Craft3,1 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney3,1 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Ella Virginia Craft was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hotchkiss, Delta Co., Colorado.2 She was born in February, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 She married William Mack Whiting on January 26, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of January 26, 1902,her married name was Whiting. As of June 10, 1905,her married name was Worley.2 Ella Virginia Craft married Horace Worley on June 10, 1905 at Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado.2 As of March 14, 1917,her married name was Watson.2 Ella Virginia Craft married Thomas H. "Tom" Watson on March 14, 1917 at Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado.2 Ella Virginia Craft died on April 4, 1926 at Colorado at age 50.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 94, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 28, District 29, Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado6
1920Dwelling 53, District 14, Hotchkiss, Delta Co., Colorado7

Occupation

1900House maid4

Family 1

William Mack Whiting b. April 25, 1874
Marriage*Ella Virginia Craft married William Mack Whiting on January 26, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Family 2

Horace Worley b. June 14, 1878, d. November 2, 1963
Marriage*Ella Virginia Craft married Horace Worley on June 10, 1905 at Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado.2 

Family 3

Thomas H. "Tom" Watson b. 1874, d. 1955
Marriage*Ella Virginia Craft married Thomas H. "Tom" Watson on March 14, 1917 at Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado.2 
Child
  • Mary V. Watson7

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S4465] Riverside Cemetery, Delta Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Dillie Leone Kaiser1

F, b. 1899, d. August 6, 1956
FatherJoseph A. Kaiser1
MotherSallie Unknown1
     Dillie Leone Kaiser was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She married Looney Marshall Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on November 10, 1917 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of November 10, 1917,her married name was Craft. Dillie Leone Kaiser died on August 6, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 154, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 161, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 289, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Looney Marshall Craft b. May 23, 1885, d. December 30, 1941
Marriage*Dillie Leone Kaiser married Looney Marshall Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on November 10, 1917 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norine Craft Reynolds obituary in the Jul 26, 2001 edition.
  9. [S256] Ruth G. Hale, Crawford Cemetery, Rt. 686, Craig Co., VA.

Looney Marshall Craft1,2

M, b. May 23, 1885, d. December 30, 1941
FatherJames Henry Craft3,4,2,5 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney3,4,2,5 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Looney Marshall Craft was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 He was born on May 23, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,6 He married Harriet Elizabeth Crowder, daughter of Joel Elmore Crowder and Elmira Maria Crawford, on November 8, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,7 Looney Marshall Craft married Dillie Leone Kaiser, daughter of Joseph A. Kaiser and Sallie Unknown, on November 10, 1917 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.5 Looney Marshall Craft died on December 30, 1941 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 56.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 208, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 130, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 154, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 161, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 289, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Farm laborer9
1930Timber worker10
1940Brick layer helper11

Family 1

Harriet Elizabeth Crowder b. October 30, 1885, d. May 23, 1916
Marriage*Looney Marshall Craft married Harriet Elizabeth Crowder, daughter of Joel Elmore Crowder and Elmira Maria Crawford, on November 8, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,7 

Family 2

Dillie Leone Kaiser b. 1899, d. August 6, 1956
Marriage*Looney Marshall Craft married Dillie Leone Kaiser, daughter of Joseph A. Kaiser and Sallie Unknown, on November 10, 1917 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norine Craft Reynolds obituary in the Jul 26, 2001 edition.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  6. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  7. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S256] Ruth G. Hale, Crawford Cemetery, Rt. 686, Craig Co., VA.

John Castle/Cassel Conner1,2,3

M, b. January 11, 1876, d. April 5, 1951
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner4,1,3 b. September 5, 1835, d. September 10, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff4,1,3 b. November 24, 1840
     John Castle/Cassel Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,6,7 He was born on January 11, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,3 He married Jemima Alice Wilson, daughter of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7 John Castle/Cassel Conner died on April 5, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.3,7 He April 6 - John C. Conner, 75, of the Copper Hill section died last night at his home. He leaves his wife, Jemima Wilson Conner; three sons, Alvah, Horace and Willard, all of Copper Hill; two brothers, Joe of Pilot and Zack of Copper Hill; and a sister, Mrs. Henry A. Conner of Copper Hill. Funeral will be at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on April 7, 1951.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 115, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 171, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 133, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 173, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1950Farm helper12

Family

Jemima Alice Wilson b. August 15, 1874, d. January 26, 1960
Marriage*John Castle/Cassel Conner married Jemima Alice Wilson, daughter of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Conner obituary in the Apr 7, 1951 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Martha Jane Givens1,2

F, b. August, 1856, d. 1954
     Martha Jane Givens was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia. She was born in August, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Joel David Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on January 10, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of January 10, 1878,her married name was Craft. Martha Jane Givens died in 1954.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 92, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 67, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 43, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 293, District 61, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 272, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 296, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Family

Joel David Craft b. January 12, 1855, d. March 28, 1932
Marriage*Martha Jane Givens married Joel David Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on January 10, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  9. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bessie Craft1

F, b. November 10, 1880
FatherJonathan Craft1 b. October 30, 1852, d. May 3, 1886
MotherCaroline Leffel1 b. September 9, 1858
     Bessie Craft was born on November 10, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.