Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Rhodes Smith^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882

Rhodes Smith Rhodes was the principle man of an early Predestinarian (Hard-Shell) Baptist Church which met in an old log school house near Conkeytown (a for-runner of the Cass one-room school that later served the area). The minister was Elder John Orr. In 1858 Rhodes moved north up Stony Creek to "Crab Apple Grove" He took the church and Elder Orr with him. At first, services were held in the home of Rhodes Smith and later in the Gorman School House. Member's were John Orr & wife, Rhodes Smith & wife, Jesse Berk & wife, Thomas Cox & wife, James Smith, William Smith, Martin Orr & wife, Nancy Truax and Rebecca Truax. This congregation built a church in 1876, one and 1/2 miles north of the village of Oakwood. Rhodes and Christiana move away before then.⁶ He was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^7,5 He was born on July 29, 1803 at Scott Co., Kentucky.^8,9,2,5 He married Christianna Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on September 8, 1825 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^8,10 Rhodes Smith married Jemima A. Lee on June 10, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,7 Rhodes Smith died on April 2, 1882 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 78.^9,5

Census Records

1830

Fountain Co., Indiana

The enumeration reads 2 males under 5, 1 male 20-30, and one female 20-30¹¹

1840

Troy Township, Fountain Co., Indiana

The enumeration reads 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, and 1 female 30-40¹

1850

Dwelling 273, District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois

1860

Dwelling 2558, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois

1870

Dwelling 321, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois

¹²

1880

Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois

Enumerated in the household of his son John¹³

Occupation

1850		Farmer²
1860		Farmer³
1870		Farmer¹²
1880		Farmer¹³

Family 1

Christianna Conner b. November 20, 1808, d. May 20, 1862

Marriage*

Rhodes Smith married Christianna Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on September 8, 1825 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^8,10

Children

William F. Smith+⁵ b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
Daniel C. Smith+^2,9,5 b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
Berryman Smith+^9,2,5 b. December 8, 1831, d. November 10, 1886
Fielding Felem Smith+^8,2,9,5 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
James E. Smith+^3,2,9,5,14 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
Elizabeth R. Smith+^9,2,3,5 b. November 8, 1836, d. April 23, 1913
John W. Smith+^{9,2,3,12,15,5,16} b. October 9, 1838, d. January 8, 1919
Christianna A. Smith+^9,2,3,5 b. 1840, d. July, 1880
Rhodes Smith Jr.+^9,2,3,5,16 b. July 5, 1844, d. March 11, 1923

Family 2

Jemima A. Lee b. circa 1818

Marriage*

Rhodes Smith married Jemima A. Lee on June 10, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,7

Citations

[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
[S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
[S1434] Hiram Beckwith, The History of Vermilion County, Illinois.
[S1435] Don Claypool, "Jemima A. Lee," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 24, 2007.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
[S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Elder James Conner^1,2

M, b. December 24, 1810, d. December 5, 1893

Father

Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr.^3,1 b. January 10, 1778, d. July 8, 1841

Mother

Rebecca Smith^3,1 b. June 29, 1788, d. December 14, 1847

Elder James Conner Born in Tennessee, Dec. 24, 1810; came to Indiana, 1812; in 1825 he was baptized on a confession of his faith; began preaching in 1828 and continued till his death at Irvington, Dec. 5, 1893; was the father of eight sons, three of whom, Jas. W., Samuel M., and Americus W., are preachers in Indiana; one grandson, Erastus S. Conner, is minister at Pomona, Cal.² He was born on December 24, 1810 at Sevier Co., Tennessee.^3,1,2 He married Ruhama Darter, daughter of Jacob Darter and Katherine Weddle, on October 28, 1830 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^3,1,4 Elder James Conner married Ruth America Wood, daughter of Noah S. Wood and Comfort Atchison, in 1849 at Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.³ Elder James Conner died on December 5, 1893 at Irvington, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 82.^3,1,2

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 206, Greensburg Washington Township, Decatur Co., Indiana

⁵

1860

Dwelling 671, Humbolt Township, Coles Co., Illinois

^6,1

1870

Dwelling 305, Pike Township, Warren Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his son James⁷

1880

Dwelling 7, District 98, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his son James⁸

1880

Dwelling 139, District 159, Blue River Township, Johnson Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his som Americus⁸

Occupation

1850		Minister⁵
1860		Farmer⁶
1870		Minister⁷
1880		Christian minister⁸

Family 1

Ruhama Darter b. 1812, d. October 20, 1848

Marriage*

Elder James Conner married Ruhama Darter, daughter of Jacob Darter and Katherine Weddle, on October 28, 1830 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^3,1,4

Children

Martin D. Conner+^5,1 b. circa 1832
William Smith Conner^1,5,9,10 b. circa 1834, d. October 29, 1857
Rev. James Washington Conner+^1,5,6,11,2 b. December 18, 1837, d. April 9, 1911
Infant Conner¹ b. circa 1839, d. circa 1839
Infant Conner¹ b. circa 1841
Rev. Samuel M. Conner+^1,5,6 b. October 12, 1843, d. November 30, 1923
Infant Conner¹ b. circa 1845

Family 2

Ruth America Wood b. circa 1814, d. August 6, 1861

Marriage*

Elder James Conner married Ruth America Wood, daughter of Noah S. Wood and Comfort Atchison, in 1849 at Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.³

Children

John Chancy Conner^9,12 b. circa 1851, d. August 31, 1852
Rev. Americus Wood Conner+^6,13,2,14 b. June 19, 1854, d. May 10, 1932

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S689] M.A. John T. Brown, Churches of Christ, A Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial History of Churches of Christ in the United States of America, Australia, and Canada.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1432] Index to the Christian Record, online http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/cr/crintro.html
[S1460] "The Christian Record", From the Jan 1858 edition.
[S508] H. W. Beckwith, Montgomery Co. Indiana History.
[S1460] "The Christian Record", From the Sep 1852 edition.
[S688] Anne Gribble Spurgeon, "James Conner and Ruth America Wood," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 29, 2005.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Americus Wood Conner obituary in the May 11, 1932 edition.

Ruhama Darter¹

F, b. 1812, d. October 20, 1848

Father

Jacob Darter b. circa 1768, d. February 6, 1833

Mother

Katherine Weddle b. 1778, d. after 1833

Ruhama Darter was buried at Hartsville Baptist Cemetery, Hartsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.² She was born in 1812 at Rush Co., Indiana.^3,2 She married Elder James Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on October 28, 1830 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^4,3,1 As of October 28, 1830,her married name was Conner. Ruhama Darter died on October 20, 1848 at Hartsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.²

Family

Elder James Conner b. December 24, 1810, d. December 5, 1893

Marriage*

She married Elder James Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on October 28, 1830 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^4,3,1

Children

Martin D. Conner+^5,3 b. circa 1832
William Smith Conner^5,3 b. circa 1834, d. October 29, 1857
Rev. James Washington Conner+^5,3,6 b. December 18, 1837, d. April 9, 1911
Infant Conner³ b. circa 1839, d. circa 1839
Infant Conner³ b. circa 1841
Rev. Samuel M. Conner+^5,3 b. October 12, 1843, d. November 30, 1923
Infant Conner³ b. circa 1845

Citations

[S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
[S5855] Hartsville Baptist Cemetery, Bartholomew Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Lucille Ellavene Conner^1,2

F, b. September 25, 1906, d. April 11, 1976

Father

Noah Dickerson "Dick" Conner^{1,3,4,5,6,7,2,8,9} b. August 28, 1883, d. May 10, 1961

Mother

Hattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea^{1,3,4,5,6,7,2,8,9} b. December 4, 1880, d. February 13, 1959

Lucille Ellavene Conner was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 234-96-7337.¹⁰ She was born on September 25, 1906 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,2,8 She married Clarence William "Bill" Cline on July 21, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,8 As of July 21, 1934,her married name was Cline.⁷ Lucille Ellavene Conner died on April 11, 1976 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2,11,8 She Mrs. Lucille E. Cline, of Route 5, Box 18-A, Bluefield, died Sunday in a Tazewell, Va. hospital following a long illness. The daughter of the late Noah Dickerson and Hattie Kingrea Conner was born in McComas on September 25, 1906. She was a resident of Bluefield for 35 years, and attended Mercer county schools. She was married to William Cline. Surviving are one son, Robert G. Cline of Tazewell, one daughter, Mrs. Laverne Carver of Meadowview, Va; four sisters, Miss Ethel Conner and Miss Elsie Conner, both of Stratford, Conn., Mrs. Alma Stephens of North Tazewell, Mrs. Carlyn Mathena of Princeton; one brother, William L. Conner of McComas, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Monte Vista Park Cemetery. on April 12, 1976.⁸

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 175, District 144, Spring, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 297, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 485, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family 1

Child

LaVerne Velma Conner+^6,11,8,12 b. September 6, 1923, d. April 20, 2005

Family 2

Clarence William "Bill" Cline b. July 21, 1904, d. January 29, 1995

Marriage*

Lucille Ellavene Conner married Clarence William "Bill" Cline on July 21, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,8

Child

Robert Glen "Bobby" Cline+^1,11,8,13,12 b. July 8, 1937, d. April 5, 1995

Citations

[S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucille E. Cline obituary in the Apr 12, 1976 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles Thomas Conner obituary in the Nov 30, 1941 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Glen Cline obituary in the Apr 7, 1995 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ruth America Wood¹

F, b. circa 1814, d. August 6, 1861

Father

Noah S. Wood¹

Mother

Comfort Atchison¹

Ruth America Wood was born circa 1814 at Kentucky.² She married Elder James Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, in 1849 at Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.³ As of 1849,her married name was Conner. Ruth America Wood died on August 6, 1861.

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 206, Greensburg Washington Township, Decatur Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 671, Humbolt Township, Coles Co., Illinois

⁴

Family

Elder James Conner b. December 24, 1810, d. December 5, 1893

Marriage*

Ruth America Wood married Elder James Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, in 1849 at Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.³

Children

John Chancy Conner⁵ b. circa 1851, d. August 31, 1852
Rev. Americus Wood Conner+^4,1,6 b. June 19, 1854, d. May 10, 1932

Citations

[S688] Anne Gribble Spurgeon, "James Conner and Ruth America Wood," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 29, 2005.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Americus Wood Conner obituary in the May 11, 1932 edition.

Aaron Oldham^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 15, 1812, d. March 12, 1877

Aaron Oldham was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^6,7 He was born on July 15, 1812 at Sevier Co., Tennessee.⁷ He married Mary Ann Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on December 15, 1831 at Rush Co., Indiana.^8,5,6 Aaron Oldham died on March 12, 1877 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 64.⁷

Census Records

1840

Moral Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

The enumeration reads 2 males under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 5-10, and 1 female 20-30.¹

1850

Dwelling 1253, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 235, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa

⁴

1870

Dwelling 87, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa

⁹

Occupation

1850		Farmer³
1860	Dwelling 235, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa	⁴
1870		Farmer⁹

Family

Mary Ann Conner b. November 5, 1812, d. July 21, 1872

Marriage*

Aaron Oldham married Mary Ann Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on December 15, 1831 at Rush Co., Indiana.^8,5,6

Children

Margaret Oldham+^8,3,6 b. September 24, 1832, d. June 10, 1914
George Conner Oldham+^8,3,6 b. June 30, 1834, d. June 6, 1912
Levi Oldham^8,3,6 b. November 23, 1835, d. July 26, 1852
James Oldham+^8,3,4,6 b. December 23, 1837, d. February 14, 1908
Daniel Oldham^8,6,10 b. January 15, 1842, d. January 23, 1847
Robert S. Oldham^8,3,4,6 b. January 15, 1842, d. October 19, 1870
Catherine Oldham^8,6,10 b. August 30, 1843, d. October 24, 1844
Moses A. Oldham^8,6,10 b. September 7, 1845, d. August 13, 1852
Infant Oldham^8,6,10 b. September 7, 1845, d. September 7, 1845
Mahala Oldham^8,3,4,6 b. June 2, 1848, d. September 22, 1875
Nancy Jane Oldham^8,3,10 b. April 17, 1850, d. February 9, 1853
Francis Marion Oldham^8,4,6 b. November 30, 1853, d. October 25, 1875
Infant Twin Oldham^8,6 b. September 7, 1855, d. September 7, 1855
Infant Twin Oldham^8,6 b. September 7, 1855, d. September 7, 1855

Citations

[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S445] Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850, online http://199.8.200.229/db/marriages_search.asp
[S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
[S2407] Oxbow Cemetery, Nuckolls Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=27289520&CRid=101099&
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S10913] Fairview Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.

Margaret Ann Conner^1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1812, d. December 13, 1842

Father

Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr.^4,1 b. January 10, 1778, d. July 8, 1841

Mother

Rebecca Smith^4,1 b. June 29, 1788, d. December 14, 1847

Margaret Ann Conner was buried at Fairview Church Cemetery, near Fountaintown, Shelby Co., Indiana.² She was born on November 5, 1812 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^4,1,3 As of April 17, 1834,her married name was Hamilton.² She married Hugh Hamilton on April 17, 1834 at Rush Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 Margaret Ann Conner died on December 13, 1842 at Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 30.^2,3

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1284, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

Hugh Hamilton b. September 25, 1810, d. November 17, 1873

Marriage*

Margaret Ann Conner married Hugh Hamilton on April 17, 1834 at Rush Co., Indiana.^4,2,3

Children

Rebecca Hamilton+^5,3 b. March 4, 1835, d. January 24, 1909
Elizabeth "Betsy" Hamilton+^5,3 b. July 11, 1836, d. April 28, 1882
William Hamilton³ b. January 23, 1839, d. July 29, 1840
James Robert Hamilton^5,3 b. April 1, 1842, d. July 7, 1864

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S1305] Walter Shelton, "Hugh Hamilton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 19, 2006.
[S1316] Thomas J. Newkirk, Genealogy and History of the Newkirk, Hamilton, and Bayless Families.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Hamilton^1,2,3,4

M, b. September 25, 1810, d. November 17, 1873

Hugh Hamilton was buried at Fairview Church Cemetery, near Fountaintown, Shelby Co., Indiana.³ He was born on September 25, 1810 at Laurens, Laurens Co., South Carolina.^3,4 He married Margaret Ann Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on April 17, 1834 at Rush Co., Indiana.^5,3,4 Hugh Hamilton married Margaret Elliott on December 1, 1844 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4 Hugh Hamilton died on November 17, 1873 at Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 63.^3,4

Census Records

1840

Jefferson, Shelby Co., Indiana

The enumeration reads 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 20-30. Hugh was apparently married previously to his marriage to Margaret.⁶

1850

Dwelling 1284, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1134, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 163, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1850		Farmer¹
1860		Farmer²
1870		Farmer⁷

Family 1

Margaret Ann Conner b. November 5, 1812, d. December 13, 1842

Marriage*

Hugh Hamilton married Margaret Ann Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on April 17, 1834 at Rush Co., Indiana.^5,3,4

Children

Rebecca Hamilton+^1,4 b. March 4, 1835, d. January 24, 1909
Elizabeth "Betsy" Hamilton+^1,4 b. July 11, 1836, d. April 28, 1882
William Hamilton⁴ b. January 23, 1839, d. July 29, 1840
James Robert Hamilton^1,2,4 b. April 1, 1842, d. July 7, 1864

Family 2

Margaret Elliott b. November 22, 1828, d. February 20, 1908

Marriage*

Hugh Hamilton married Margaret Elliott on December 1, 1844 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S1305] Walter Shelton, "Hugh Hamilton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 19, 2006.
[S1316] Thomas J. Newkirk, Genealogy and History of the Newkirk, Hamilton, and Bayless Families.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Smith^1,2,3,4

F, b. January, 1816, d. July 20, 1857

Elizabeth Smith was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born in January, 1816.⁵ She married William Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on February 27, 1837 at Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of March 2, 1837,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth Smith died on July 20, 1857 at age 41.⁵

Family

William Conner b. October 31, 1814, d. after 1884

Marriage*

She married William Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on February 27, 1837 at Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,2

Citations

[S445] Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850, online http://199.8.200.229/db/marriages_search.asp
[S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S3904] Unknown author, 1884 History of Cumberland, Jasper, and Richland County, Illinois.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Isaac H. Hendricks^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 22, 1823, d. October 1, 1894

Father

Samuel Hendricks^6,3,4 b. November 21, 1791, d. December 6, 1858

Mother

Mary Taylor^6,3,4 b. February 10, 1797, d. April 18, 1867

Isaac H. Hendricks was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.^4,5 He was born on February 22, 1823 at Belmont Co., Ohio.^6,3,4,5 He married Nancy Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on January 30, 1845 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^6,1,2,3,4 Isaac H. Hendricks died on October 1, 1894 at Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 71.^6,3,4,5

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 1123, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁷

1870

Dwelling 154, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁸

1880

Dwelling 209, District 158, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁹

Occupation

1860		Farmer⁷
1870		Farmer⁸
1880		Farmer⁹

Family

Nancy Conner b. December 11, 1819, d. September 19, 1881

Marriage*

Isaac H. Hendricks married Nancy Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on January 30, 1845 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^6,1,2,3,4

Child

Rebecca Jane Hendricks+^6,7,3 b. June 26, 1846, d. September 13, 1885

Citations

[S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
[S445] Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850, online http://199.8.200.229/db/marriages_search.asp
[S459] Davee and Related Families, online http://www.famgen.net/davee/surnames.htm
[S93] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Descendants of Samuel Hendricks," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S2523] Aten Cemetery, Jasper Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=byers&GSfn=ella&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=37394287&CRid=319531&df=all&
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Louisa Hendricks^1,2,3

F, b. April 30, 1821, d. May 27, 1877

Father

Samuel Hendricks^4,3 b. November 21, 1791, d. December 6, 1858

Mother

Mary Taylor^4,3 b. February 10, 1797, d. April 18, 1867

Louisa Hendricks was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.^5,2,6 She was born on April 30, 1821 at Belmont Co., Ohio.^6,3 She married Elder Daniel Samuel Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on January 12, 1843 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^4,1,2,3 As of January 12, 1843,her married name was Conner.³ Louisa Hendricks died on May 27, 1877 at Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 56.^4,1,2,6,3 She In memory of Louisa Conner, born in Belmont Co., O., April 30, 1821; moved with her parents, Samuel and Mary Hendricks, to Hancock Co., Ind; joined the Christian Church under the labors of old Peter Robirds; in her 18th year; was married to Daniel Conner, January 12, 1843; departed this life May 27, 1877 age 56 years and 27 days. She leaves a husband, Elder H. Conner, three sons and three daughters, and eight grandchildren. Her only aim was to live the life of the righteous, and to bring up her children in the nurture of the Lord. She bore her suffering without a murmur or complaint. She died as she had lived, in hope of eternal life. on May 28, 1877.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1278, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

⁷

1860

Dwelling 1177, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁸

1870

Dwelling 137, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁹

Family

Elder Daniel Samuel Conner b. December 11, 1821, d. February 29, 1904

Marriage*

Louisa Hendricks married Elder Daniel Samuel Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on January 12, 1843 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^4,1,2,3

Children

Martha Angeline Conner+^7,10,8 b. September 14, 1844, d. May 4, 1881
James Henry Conner+^4,7,10,8 b. September 26, 1848, d. March 22, 1925
Mary Jane Conner+^4,10,8,9 b. September 29, 1852, d. January 28, 1891
Sarah E. Conner^4,10,8,9 b. October 15, 1853, d. January 4, 1882
George Eli Conner+^4,10,8,9 b. July 19, 1857, d. April 20, 1932
Daniel Comer "Dan" Conner+^4,10,8,9,11 b. January 8, 1860, d. December 10, 1940
Rosee Sarah Conner^4,6 b. April, 1864, d. June 17, 1864

Citations

[S459] Davee and Related Families, online http://www.famgen.net/davee/surnames.htm
[S93] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Descendants of Samuel Hendricks," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Louisa Conner obituary in the May 28, 1877 edition of an unknown newspaper.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S756] Bill and Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Daniel Conner Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S2523] Aten Cemetery, Jasper Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=byers&GSfn=ella&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=37394287&CRid=319531&df=all&
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

John Christopher Hart¹

M, b. circa 1828, d. June 15, 1874

John Christopher Hart was born circa 1828 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.² He married Rebecca Ann Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on March 15, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4 John Christopher Hart died on June 15, 1874.

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 293, Waterloo Township, Fayette Co., Indiana

Family

Rebecca Ann Conner b. January 5, 1823

Marriage*

John Christopher Hart married Rebecca Ann Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on March 15, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4

Child

Barbara J. Hart² b. circa February, 1850

Citations

[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.

Jane Davee^1,2,3

F, b. December 3, 1828, d. January 16, 1876

Father

Benjamin F. Davee^4,2 b. circa 1808, d. circa 1885

Mother

Amanda Shorde^4,2 b. October 9, 1809, d. January 12, 1856

Jane Davee was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born on December 3, 1828 at Indiana.⁴ She married George Smith Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on April 2, 1848 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,6,1,2,7 As of April 2, 1848,her married name was Conner. Jane Davee died on January 16, 1876 at Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 47.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1279, Van Buren Township, Shelby Co., Indiana

⁸

1860

Dwelling 1162, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁹

1870

Dwelling 117, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

¹⁰

Family

George Smith Conner b. January 17, 1825, d. March 14, 1889

Marriage*

Jane Davee married George Smith Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on April 2, 1848 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,6,1,2,7

Children

Amanda Rebecca Conner^4,8,1,2,7 b. August 22, 1849, d. October 20, 1855
Mary Catherine Conner^4,1,2,7 b. November 3, 1851, d. October 19, 1855
Nancy Elmira Conner^4,1,2,7 b. December 30, 1855, d. April 6, 1860
Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Conner^9,10,1,2,4,7 b. April 4, 1859, d. May 7, 1877
James William Conner^4,2 b. November 30, 1862, d. September 26, 1864
Alice Martha Conner+^4,10,1,2,7,3 b. September 16, 1865, d. March 17, 1908
George Benjamin Conner^4,10,1,2 b. February 25, 1870, d. September 26, 1872
Edwin "Eddy" Conner^4,1,2,7 b. December 21, 1872, d. May 28, 1874

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S459] Davee and Related Families, online http://www.famgen.net/davee/surnames.htm
[S3904] Unknown author, 1884 History of Cumberland, Jasper, and Richland County, Illinois.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S756] Bill and Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Daniel Conner Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
[S468] Van Gundy Family Tree (Davee), online http://www.vangundy.net/familytree/paf/index.htm#TOC
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee^1,2,3

M, b. January 4, 1831, d. September 27, 1873

Father

Benjamin F. Davee⁴ b. circa 1808, d. circa 1885

Mother

Amanda Shorde⁴ b. October 9, 1809, d. January 12, 1856

Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.^5,1 He was born on January 4, 1831 at Jennings Township, Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,1 He married Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on March 22, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,1,2 Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee died on September 27, 1873 at Illinois at age 42.^4,5,1

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 875, Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois

1870

Dwelling 68, Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois

⁶

Occupation

1860

Farmer³

1870

Livery stable operator⁶

Family

Elizabeth Conner b. October 3, 1827

Marriage*

Zachariah W. "Zach" Davee married Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on March 22, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,1,2

Children

Martha Ann Jane "Mattie" Davee+^4,1,2,3 b. January 14, 1850, d. February 9, 1883
Daniel S. Davee+^4,1,3 b. December 26, 1851, d. January 17, 1929
Isaac Benjamin Davee^4,1,3,6 b. January 10, 1854, d. September 15, 1881
William Thomas Davee^4,1,3,6 b. October 26, 1856, d. October 15, 1884
Amanda V. "Manda" Davee^4,5,1,3 b. April 30, 1859, d. August 23, 1862
Mary G. F. Davee^4,5,1 b. August 7, 1861, d. August 23, 1862
Sarah E. Davee^4,5,1,6 b. November 16, 1863, d. January 24, 1884

Citations

[S468] Van Gundy Family Tree (Davee), online http://www.vangundy.net/familytree/paf/index.htm#TOC
[S459] Davee and Related Families, online http://www.famgen.net/davee/surnames.htm
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
[S458] Jasper County, Illinois Cemetery Listings, online http://www.iltrails.org/jasper/cemeteries.html
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Jane Hancock^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 8, 1854, d. July 19, 1933

Eliza Jane Hancock was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She was born on July 8, 1854 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She married Augustus Thrash Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on October 13, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 As of October 13, 1875,her married name was Sowder.¹ Eliza Jane Hancock died on July 19, 1933 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,4 She Mrs. Eliza Jane Sowder, 79, widow of A. T. Sowder, died yesterday at her home on the Hershberger road, Roanoke county. She is survived by eight children; C. H. Sowder, Petersburg; J. W. Sowder, Salem; E. A. Sowder, Roanoke; S. M. Sowder, Logan, W. Va; Mrs. G. M. Aldridge, Mrs. Mamie Beckner and Mrs. C. P. Aldridge, Roanoke, and Mrs. L. B. Lester, Cambria. Also surviving are a brother, S. B. Hancock, of Copper Hill, 27 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Interment will be in Evergreen. Pallbearers will be: Robert Sowder, Augusta Sowder, Randolph Aldridge, Leonard Aldridge, Gray Sowder and Carl Beckner. on July 20, 1933.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 126, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 60, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 542, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 714, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Augustus Thrash Sowder b. October 9, 1854, d. July 13, 1930

Marriage*

Eliza Jane Hancock married Augustus Thrash Sowder, son of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on October 13, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6

Children

Clifton Hampton Sowder Sr.+^{7,9,13,3,6,14} b. August 2, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
Julia B. "Blanch" Sowder⁷ b. September 21, 1878, d. June 4, 1880
John Willie/Will Sowder+^7,9,15,3,4,6 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
Maude Hancock Sowder+^16,15,17,9,4 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
Eugene Augustus "Gene" Sowder+^16,15,9,3,4 b. August 5, 1883, d. February 9, 1948
Mamie Virginia Sowder+^9,10,3,18 b. October 30, 1885, d. August 3, 1962
Celeste Kate Sowder+^16,15,17,9,4 b. July 17, 1888, d. March 26, 1968
Samuel Morgan Sowder^9,3,4,6 b. December 18, 1889, d. April 22, 1955
Eliza Jane "Babe" Sowder+^9,10,14 b. November 3, 1891, d. September 19, 1983
Anthony Thrash Sowder¹⁶ b. June 16, 1898, d. January 20, 1899

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Sowder obituary in the Jul 20, 1933 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the A. T. Sowder obituary in the Jul 14, 1930 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S53] Augustus Thrash Sowder Family, online http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~dsulliva/persons.html
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds¹

F, b. circa 1834

Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds was born circa 1834 at Indiana.² She married Eli Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on July 4, 1854 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of July 4, 1854,her married name was Conner.¹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 1160, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

⁴

1870

Dwelling 115, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois

Family

Eli Conner b. November 9, 1832, d. December 23, 1875

Marriage*

Elmyra "Elmira" Coonds married Eli Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on July 4, 1854 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,3

Citations

[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Abraham Lincoln Vest^1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1862, d. April 17, 1957

Father

Jacob H. Vest^1,4,2 b. January 3, 1836, d. June 25, 1874

Mother

Mary Jane Shockey^1,4,2 b. August 20, 1834, d. November 26, 1918

Abraham Lincoln Vest was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6 He was born on June 15, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Emma Ellen Thurman, daughter of David Saunder Thurman and Ann Amelia Livesay, on December 22, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Abraham Lincoln Vest married Sarah E. Lee Furrow, daughter of James Mathias Furrow and Abigail "Abbie" Vest, on July 9, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Abraham Lincoln Vest married Cora P. Conner, daughter of William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner and Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, on July 16, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Abraham Lincoln Vest died on April 17, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.^5,2,3,6 He FLOYD, April 17 - A. Lincoln Vest, 95, died today at his home. is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Conner Vest, Copper Hill; a son, A. Harry Vest, Bluefield; a brother, D. R. Vest, Christiansburg; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Harvestwood Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. on April 18, 1957.⁶

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 193, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 1, District 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 46, District 99, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 157, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 22, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1950

Dwelling 12, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁹
1910		Farmer¹⁰
1920		Farmer¹¹
1928		Farmer¹
1930		Farmer¹²
1933		Farmer¹
1940		Farmer¹³

Family 1

Emma Ellen Thurman b. February 28, 1857, d. January 27, 1927

Marriage*

Abraham Lincoln Vest married Emma Ellen Thurman, daughter of David Saunder Thurman and Ann Amelia Livesay, on December 22, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷

Children

Allen David Vest Sr.+^9,2,15,16 b. July 21, 1888, d. December 4, 1944
Alton Harry Vest+^{9,10,6,17,18,19} b. April 3, 1891, d. November 25, 1970

Family 2

Sarah E. Lee Furrow b. April 6, 1870, d. January 1, 1932

Marriage*

Abraham Lincoln Vest married Sarah E. Lee Furrow, daughter of James Mathias Furrow and Abigail "Abbie" Vest, on July 9, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Family 3

Cora P. Conner b. January 20, 1897, d. November 25, 1981

Marriage*

Abraham Lincoln Vest married Cora P. Conner, daughter of William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner and Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, on July 16, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4374] Harvestwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Lincoln Vest obituary in the Apr 18, 1957 edition.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen Vest obituary in the Dec 6, 1944 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alton Harry Vest death certificate.
[S14117] Unknown author, The History of West Virginia, Old and New Vol II.

George William Henry Conner^1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1889, d. March 9, 1952

Father

Joseph Lawson Conner^1,4,5,2,6 b. July 23, 1860, d. May 19, 1950

Mother

Sarah Doshia Conner^1,4,5,2,6 b. June 10, 1864, d. June 22, 1955

George William Henry Conner was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He was born on March 18, 1889 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 22, 1890.^8,2,9 He married Sarah Eliza King, daughter of Edward Lee King and Rachel Ann Hale, on September 12, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11,2 George William Henry Conner died on March 9, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^7,2,3 He FLOYD, March 9 - George Henry Conner, 62, Route 2, Copper Hill, died today in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Eliza Conner; four sons, Emerigge E. Conner, Roanoke; Frank E. Conner, Check; Wendon C. Conner and Marshall A. Conner, Copper Hill; a brother, Robert C. Conner and two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Perdue and Mrs. Minnie Light, all of Copper Hill. Burial will be in King Cemetery. on March 10, 1952.³

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1900

Dwelling 201, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 96, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 31, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1930

Dwelling 122, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1940

Dwelling 55, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1950

Dwelling 144, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1912		Farmer¹
1920		Farmer¹³
1930		Farmer¹⁴
1940		Farmer¹⁵

Family

Sarah Eliza King b. November 2, 1894, d. January 24, 1965

Marriage*

George William Henry Conner married Sarah Eliza King, daughter of Edward Lee King and Rachel Ann Hale, on September 12, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11,2

Children

Emeritte Edward Jacob Conner+^{10,17,13,14,2,18,3,19} b. July 25, 1913, d. May 14, 1978
Frank Daniel Conner+^{10,20,21,13,14,15,22,2,3} b. December 29, 1914, d. September 22, 1991
Windon Cleatis/Cletis Conner^{10,13,14,2,16,3,19} b. December 26, 1916, d. October 30, 1968
Marshall Alvin "Suz" Conner^{10,13,14,15,18,3,22,19,2} b. December 20, 1918, d. June 8, 1991

Citations

[S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Henry Conner obituary in the Mar 10, 1952 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lawson Conner obituary in the May 21, 1950 edition.
[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Cecilia Herdie Porterfield¹

F, b. November 3, 1872, d. 1958

Cecilia Herdie Porterfield was buried at Slab Fork Cemetery, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 3, 1872 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She married Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday circa 1899.^1,3 As of circa 1899,her married name was Niday.³ Cecilia Herdie Porterfield died in 1958.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 306, District 22, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia

Family

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday b. February 24, 1877, d. September 8, 1949

Marriage*

Cecilia Herdie Porterfield married Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday circa 1899.^1,3

Citations

[S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
[S4027] Slab Fork Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Henry Britts¹

M, b. 1781, d. 1845

Henry Britts was born in 1781 at Cumberland Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Catherine Frantz on September 7, 1802 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Henry Britts died in 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹

Family

Mary Catherine Frantz b. circa 1782, d. September 1, 1870

Marriage*

He married Mary Catherine Frantz on September 7, 1802 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹

Children

William Britts¹
Samuel Frantz Britts+^1,2 b. 1819, d. November 25, 1899

Citations

[S693] Craig County Heritage Book Committee, Craig Co., Virginia Heritage Book.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."

John Thomas Wright^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 17, 1894, d. July 12, 1972

Father

John Early Wright^2,6 b. August 24, 1844, d. January 22, 1905

Mother

Mary Catharine "Kate" Williams^2,6 b. April 22, 1865

His Social Security Number was 228-48-3195.⁷ John Thomas Wright was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 17, 1894 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,8,6 He married Ella Mae Fielding on June 28, 1923 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^5,6 John Thomas Wright died on July 12, 1972 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.^7,3,4,8

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 431, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1910

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

Enumerated in the household of his uncle Thomas Bryant⁹

1920

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

Enumerated in the household of his uncle Thomas Bryant¹

1930

Dwelling 74, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 32, District 111-23, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 137, District 112-6, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930		Mail carrier¹⁰
1940		Mail carrier¹¹
1950		Mail carrier¹²

Family

Ella Mae Fielding b. November 11, 1899, d. November 2, 1952

Marriage*

John Thomas Wright married Ella Mae Fielding on June 28, 1923 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^5,6

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6394] Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Dodd, Virginia, Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1851-1929.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Ballard Strickler^1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921

Father

Samuel Strickler¹ b. September 17, 1820, d. August 21, 1907

Mother

Nancy Ann Helms¹ b. March 25, 1826, d. September 15, 1894

John Ballard Strickler was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 7, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He married Celeste Sowder, daughter of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on July 11, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 John Ballard Strickler died on May 9, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁴

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 4, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his son Herbert⁸

Occupation

1880		Farmer³
1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Farmer⁷

Family

Celeste Sowder b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914

Marriage*

John Ballard Strickler married Celeste Sowder, daughter of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on July 11, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

William Thomas Strickler+^9,3,6,10,11 b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
Samuel Aken Strickler+^3,6,11 b. August 21, 1875, d. December 9, 1964
Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler+^9,3,11 b. March 27, 1879, d. January 1, 1954
Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler+^9,6,11,12 b. December 11, 1881, d. May 26, 1967
Herbert Helm Strickler+^9,6,10,11 b. October 24, 1884, d. November 7, 1962
Elizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler+^9,13,6,11,14 b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler+^9,6,7,14,15 b. March 29, 1891, d. September 6, 1983
Harriett Clyde Strickler+^6,9,7 b. April 19, 1894, d. August 18, 1916

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Eliza Belle Yates obituary in the Jun 22, 1981 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Catherine Frantz

F, b. circa 1782, d. September 1, 1870

Mary Catherine Frantz was born circa 1782 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Henry Britts on September 7, 1802 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² As of September 7, 1802,her married name was Britts.² Mary Catherine Frantz died on September 1, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 10, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Samuel¹

1860

Dwelling 270, Valley of Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Samuel⁴

1870

Dwelling 319, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Samuel⁵

Family

Henry Britts b. 1781, d. 1845

Marriage*

Mary Catherine Frantz married Henry Britts on September 7, 1802 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.²

Children

William Britts²
Samuel Frantz Britts+^2,6 b. 1819, d. November 25, 1899

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S693] Craig County Heritage Book Committee, Craig Co., Virginia Heritage Book.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."

James Nelson Stewart^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 2, 1899, d. November 7, 1970

His Social Security Number was 235-09-1142.⁶ James Nelson Stewart was buried at Hall Cemetery #3, Carter Co., Kentucky.⁵ He was born on February 2, 1899 at Rush, Boyd Co., Kentucky; The draft cards have a birth year of 1900.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Virgie P. Crowder, daughter of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on August 9, 1920 at Logan Co., West Virginia.^7,1 James Nelson Stewart died on November 7, 1970 at Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 71.^4,6,5

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 243, District 23-42, Triadelphia, Logan Co., West Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1940

Coal miner⁸

Family

Virgie P. Crowder b. circa 1903

Marriage*

James Nelson Stewart married Virgie P. Crowder, daughter of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on August 9, 1920 at Logan Co., West Virginia.^7,1

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stewart-Crowder marriage certificate.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
[S6975] Hall Cemetery #3, Carter Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jessie Boyd Morris^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 12, 1885, d. April 7, 1961

Jessie Boyd Morris was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on November 12, 1885 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 13, 1885 and his death certificate has Nov 12, 1884 and his WWII draft card has Oct 12, 1886.^2,6,4,5 He married Etta May Crowder, daughter of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on May 26, 1909 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Jessie Boyd Morris died on April 7, 1961 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 75.^6,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 232, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 235, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Dairy farm laborer⁷

1940

Paper mill water tender⁸

Family

Etta May Crowder b. September 25, 1888, d. June 11, 1951

Marriage*

Jessie Boyd Morris married Etta May Crowder, daughter of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on May 26, 1909 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4,3

Children

Billie Fisher Morris¹
Robert Lewis Morris+^7,8,4,9 b. January 3, 1916, d. November 19, 1980
Nina Morris⁸
Shirley Morris⁸

Citations

[S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles D. "Charlie" Rogers^1,2

M, b. March 4, 1875, d. April 9, 1956

Charles D. "Charlie" Rogers was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 4, 1875 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Elizabeth "Nancy" "Bettie" Crowder, daughter of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on January 8, 1917 at Logan Co., West Virginia.² Charles D. "Charlie" Rogers died on April 9, 1956 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 81.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 140, District 33, Triadelphia, Logan Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 133, District 23-10B, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1930

Coal mine foreman³

1940

Coal miner⁴

Family

Betty Elizabeth "Nancy" "Bettie" Crowder b. March 27, 1895

Marriage*

Charles D. "Charlie" Rogers married Betty Elizabeth "Nancy" "Bettie" Crowder, daughter of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on January 8, 1917 at Logan Co., West Virginia.²

Child

Leslie Monroe Rogers+^3,4,5 b. October 20, 1917, d. July 8, 1995

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles D. Rogers death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Crowder marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Anthony Yeatts^1,2,3

M, b. January 16, 1835, d. May 15, 1906

Father

John Yeardley Yates^2,4,5,6 b. January 1, 1807, d. February 16, 1882

Mother

Elizabeth Feline Lipford^2,4,5,6 b. December 1, 1814, d. March 24, 1908

William Anthony Yeatts was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 16, 1835 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Henry Terry Yates, daughter of William Riceville/Rice Yates and Elizabeth "Betsy" McLaughlin, on November 10, 1857 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,7,6 William Anthony Yeatts During the Civil War, William A. Yeatts was listed on the Regimental Return of Nov 1861 of Company A, 51st Virginia Militia. He then enlisted as a Private in Captain Carpenter's Company of the Virginia Light Artillery. He was wounded in the war and when he returned to duty he worked in the blacksmith shop for the Union. His wife received a pension from the Federal government. He was listed as 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches in height, light complexion, and grey eyes. in November, 1861.² He died on May 15, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,2 He left a will on July 6, 1906; "I William A. Yeatts of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following. After the payment of all my personal debts if any there be, my belongings shall be distributed as follows: "First, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife Mary H. all my property, real personal and mixed of what nature and kind soever and wherever, the same shall be at the time of my death. This all to belong to my wife during her natural life. Also that after my decease my son, John W. Yeatts, shall take possession of the lands and cultivate the same and pay the rents to my wife also that he shall attend to all the business matters of the farm. "Second, After the death of my wife Mary H. all of the above named property shall go - by the right of this will to my son John w. Yeatts on conditions as follows: John W. shall pay to the heirs named below two hundred dollars each, C. A. Yeatts, F. G. Yeatts, B. S. Yeatts, Sarah E. King (and her heirs), Mary B. Conner, Martha N. King (and her heirs). All the above named heirs to receive two hundred dollars each. Then he shall pay to Virginia J. Yeatts the sum of three hundred dollars. This last named heir, Virginia J. shall be paid out of the personal property. If there should not be enough of personal property to pay the said $300.00 then there shall be enough equally deducted from the claims of the other heirs to make out the $300.00 in favor of Virginia J. Yeatts. "It is provided that if my son John W. Yeatts should for any purpose fail to take up and carry out my will as herein stated, then my son F. G. Yeatts shall take his place on like conditions. "It is further provided herein that the one complying with the will - whether John W. or F. G. if he should excess necessary expenses beyond his part he shall be paid a reasonable sum therefor. "It is herein provided that $5.00 per year shall be reserved by my wife out of the rent for my farm and paid over to the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Stonewall for each year during her natural life. "In witness where of I William A. Yeatts, the testator, have to this my last will and testament, set my hand and seal this the 12th day of May 1906. Witnesses: Rev. J. K. Rumburg, Walter Richards Virginia, In clerks office of the Circuit Court of Floyd County, July 6th, 1906. This day a paper purporting to be the last Will of W. A. Yeatts, deceased was produced before me in my office, and proved by the oath of Rev. J. K. Ruznburg, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and admitted to probate and ordered to be rcorded. Teste, B. S. Pedigo, Clerk Yeatts, William A............Little River.² He SALE NOTICE - As Executor of the will of W(illiam) A(nthony). Yates deceased, I will sell at Public Auction on Jan 20. 1928 (this was shortly after his wife Mary passed away), at his residence 9 miles east of Floyd, stonewall the following property.
2 milk cows, 2 horses and harness, 1 brood sow, 1 cream separator, 15 fine chickens, 6 turkeys, all farming tools consisting of plows, harrows, hoes, etc., 3 stands, bees, all household and kitchen furniture, beds and bedding, and other things not mentioned.
Sale to begin at 10 o,clock. All sums under $5.00 cash over that amount on credit of six months with interest and approved security.
J(ohn). W(illiam). Yates (his son), Exec. on January 5, 1928.⁸

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 463, Northern District, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁴

1860

Dwelling 601, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1870

Dwelling 179, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1880

Dwelling 14, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1900

Dwelling 4, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1900

Farmer¹²

Occupation

1860		Carpenter⁹
1870		Wagon maker¹⁰
1880		Wagon maker³

Family

Mary Henry Terry Yates b. November 15, 1832, d. December 9, 1927

Marriage*

William Anthony Yeatts married Mary Henry Terry Yates, daughter of William Riceville/Rice Yates and Elizabeth "Betsy" McLaughlin, on November 10, 1857 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,7,6

Children

Calvin Alexander Yates+^{13,3,2,9,10,14} b. October 4, 1858, d. January 30, 1923
Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Yates+^{15,2,9,10,13,16} b. May 3, 1860, d. November 16, 1889
Virginia Lydia Jane "Jennie" Yates^{3,2,7,10,11,12,17} b. March 26, 1862, d. March 5, 1945
Flurnoy Gustavus Yates+^3,2,10,13,17 b. December 19, 1864, d. June 26, 1949
Ballard Smith Yates+^{3,2,7,10,11,14,13,17} b. December 18, 1866, d. November 23, 1957
Martha Ann "Mattie" Yates+^{15,3,2,10,11,18,14,17} b. November 21, 1868, d. February 24, 1951
Mary Byar Yates+^{13,3,2,7,14,17} b. October 25, 1870, d. December 13, 1947
John William Anthony Yates+^{3,2,7,11,14,18,19,20} b. December 8, 1872, d. August 21, 1943
Ada Emma Yeatts^3,2 b. November 6, 1875, d. November 10, 1881

Citations

[S402] Mary Conner Williams, Yates Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth F. Yates obituary in an undated edition.
[S1515] Mike K. Williams, Marriages of Pittsylvania County VA 1831-1861.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary H. Yeatts obituary in an undated edition.
[S116] Floyd Press.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
[S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.

George Edmundson Caldwell

M, b. May 23, 1864, d. April 21, 1926

George Edmundson Caldwell was buried at Webb Cemetery, Rt. 621, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 23, 1864 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb on October 7, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.² George Edmundson Caldwell died on April 21, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 61.¹

Family

Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb b. March 9, 1870, d. August 7, 1940

Marriage*

He married Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb on October 7, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Child

Marshall Kenny Caldwell+^3,4 b. December 5, 1908, d. March 13, 1960

Citations

[S382] Heidi & Ruth G. Hale, Webb Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb

F, b. March 9, 1870, d. August 7, 1940

Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb was buried at Webb Cemetery, Rt. 621, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 9, 1870 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married George Edmundson Caldwell on October 7, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of October 7, 1888,her married name was Caldwell. Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb died on August 7, 1940 at Virginia at age 70.¹

Family

George Edmundson Caldwell b. May 23, 1864, d. April 21, 1926

Marriage*

She married George Edmundson Caldwell on October 7, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Child

Marshall Kenny Caldwell+^3,4 b. December 5, 1908, d. March 13, 1960

Citations

[S382] Heidi & Ruth G. Hale, Webb Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.