Cecil Serena Craft

F, b. May 22, 1890, d. February 12, 1977
FatherJoel David Craft1,2,3 b. January 12, 1855, d. March 28, 1932
MotherMartha Jane Givens1,2,3 b. August, 1856, d. 1954
     Cecil Serena Craft was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0412.5 She was born on May 22, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 21, 1890.1,5 She married Loyd Mason Falls on July 31, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia. As of July 31, 1912,her married name was Falls. Cecil Serena Craft and Loyd Mason Falls were divorced before April 9, 1930.6 Cecil Serena Craft died on February 12, 1977 at age 86.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 67, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 43, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 694, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 303, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 43, District 119-42, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Cafeteria waitress6

Family

Loyd Mason Falls b. January 29, 1879, d. September 26, 1946
Marriage*Cecil Serena Craft married Loyd Mason Falls on July 31, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia. 
Divorce* Cecil Serena Craft and Loyd Mason Falls were divorced before April 9, 1930.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  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. [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&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth Falls Simpson obituary in the Aug 23, 1973 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Winnie Davis Craft

F, b. October 6, 1892, d. April 15, 1964
FatherJoel David Craft1,2,3,4,5 b. January 12, 1855, d. March 28, 1932
MotherMartha Jane Givens1,2,3,4,5,6 b. August, 1856, d. 1954
     Winnie Davis Craft was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia. She was born on October 6, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Oct 7, 1892.1,7 She died on April 15, 1964 at Virginia at age 71.7

Census Records

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

Citations

  1. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  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. [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. [S4469] Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Powell Clayton Craft1,2,3

M, b. August 7, 1896, d. June 25, 1975
FatherJoel David Craft4,5,6,7,2 b. January 12, 1855, d. March 28, 1932
MotherMartha Jane Givens4,5,6,7,2 b. August, 1856, d. 1954
     His Social Security Number was 229-05-7062.8 Powell Clayton Craft was buried at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 693 Mt. Moriah Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He was born on August 7, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth date of Aug 3, 1896.8,4,2 He married Kathleen May Martin on August 21, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 Powell Clayton Craft died on June 25, 1975 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.8,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 67, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 43, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 293, District 61, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 271, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 317, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7
1930Farm laborer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Kathleen May Martin b. September 23, 1901, d. April 19, 1973
Marriage*Powell Clayton Craft married Kathleen May Martin on August 21, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4470] Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Clayton Craft obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Craft Dwier obituary in the Jan 15, 1976 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence Godwin Orange1,2

M, b. April 21, 1881, d. May 4, 1953
     Clarence Godwin Orange was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,2 He was born on April 21, 1881 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He married Rouie Frank Craft, daughter of Joel David Craft and Martha Jane Givens, circa 1902.4,3 Clarence Godwin Orange died on May 4, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.3,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 44, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 100, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 118, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 164, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4
1920Park keeper5
1930Park caretaker6
1940City park caretaker7

Family

Rouie Frank Craft b. May 29, 1883, d. May 16, 1943
Marriage*Clarence Godwin Orange married Rouie Frank Craft, daughter of Joel David Craft and Martha Jane Givens, circa 1902.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [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&
  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.

Archer Frank "Archie" Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 11, 1899, d. September 18, 1980
FatherJerry Kyle Cole6,7,8,2,1,9,10,11,12,13,5 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers6,7,8,1,2,9,10,11,12,13,5 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Archer Frank "Archie" Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,14,3,5 His Social Security Number was 229-03-8209.15 He CHECK - Archie Frank Cole, 81, died Thursday night in a Blacksburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maisie King Cole, Check; two sons, Edwin Cole, Pilot; Robert Cole, Salem; six sisters, Mrs. Elva Martin, Mrs. Effie Conner, Mrs. Dorothy Martin, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Hester Hoback, Daleville; Mrs. Nina Martin, Christiansburg; Mrs. Caroline Nixon, Floyd; two grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. W. Shelton and Rev. Andrew Green officiating. Internment in the Cole Family Cemetery.3 He was born on May 11, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,14,2,15,4,5 He married Maisie Mildred King, daughter of Thomas Merritt King and Martha Ann "Mattie" Yates, on January 11, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,5 Archer Frank "Archie" Cole died on September 18, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.14,3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 212, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 121, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 106, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1920Farm laborer12
1930Farmer16
1940Farmer17

Family

Maisie Mildred King b. June 28, 1898, d. July 26, 1982
Marriage*Archer Frank "Archie" Cole married Maisie Mildred King, daughter of Thomas Merritt King and Martha Ann "Mattie" Yates, on January 11, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Archie Frank Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  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. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  14. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Frank Cole obituary in the Jan 29, 2018 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Loyd Mason Falls1,2,3

M, b. January 29, 1879, d. September 26, 1946
     His Social Security Number was 186-10-3771.3 Loyd Mason Falls was born on January 29, 1879 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He married Cecil Serena Craft, daughter of Joel David Craft and Martha Jane Givens, on July 31, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia. Loyd Mason Falls and Cecil Serena Craft were divorced before April 9, 1930.4 Loyd Mason Falls died on September 26, 1946 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 67.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 694, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1920Foundry moulder5

Family

Cecil Serena Craft b. May 22, 1890, d. February 12, 1977
Marriage*Loyd Mason Falls married Cecil Serena Craft, daughter of Joel David Craft and Martha Jane Givens, on July 31, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia. 
Divorce* Loyd Mason Falls and Cecil Serena Craft were divorced before April 9, 1930.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Lloyd Mason Falls death certificate.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Harry Charles Craft1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1888, d. February 26, 1953
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft5,6,2,7,8,3,9 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock5,6,2,7,3 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     Harry Charles Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.10,3,4 He was born on March 5, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,7,3 He married Margaret Edna "Maggie" Craft, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft and Julia Ann Broughman, on December 29, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 Harry Charles Craft died on February 26, 1953 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 64.11,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 376, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 103, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 79, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 24, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1910Working out teamster6
1920Railroad engine fireman12
1930Steam railroad locomotive fireman13
1940Boiler room furnace man14

Family

Margaret Edna "Maggie" Craft b. January 16, 1890, d. April 14, 1967
Marriage*Harry Charles Craft married Margaret Edna "Maggie" Craft, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft and Julia Ann Broughman, on December 29, 1914 at New Castle, 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Charles Lafayette Craft obituary in the Mar 18, 1947 edition.
  9. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  10. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  11. [S371] Tom Caldwell & Col. Leonard G. Todd, Huffman Cemetery, Rt. 42 & Rt. 622, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  16. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John McDonald "Max" Craft1,2,3,4

M, b. October 4, 1892, d. March 5, 1941
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft5,6,7,2,3,4 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock5,6,7,2,3 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     John McDonald "Max" Craft was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 225-14-9824.3 He was born on October 4, 1892 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7,1,2,3 He married Amanda Blanche Bradley, daughter of Walter Preston Bradley and Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode, on January 11, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,2,10,4 John McDonald "Max" Craft died on March 5, 1941 at Washington, D.C., at age 48.4 He ROANOKE, March 6 - John Max Craft, forty-eight, of Craig county, a World war veteran, died Wednesday at Mt. Alto hospital, Washington, D. C. He volunteered from Craig county and served as sergeant in Company A, 317th infantry, 80th division. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Amanda Bradley Craft; his sister, Amanda Bradley Craft; his father, Charles L. Craft, Craig county; five brothers and two sisters: Harry C. Craft, Chester B. Craft, Theodore Craft, of New Castle; Sergeant Robert P. Craft, Port Story; D. Spencer Craft, Staunton; Mrs. Hugh Crawford, Roanoke; and Mrs. Haden Sublett, Salem. Burial will be in Arlington national cemetery, Washington. on March 6, 1941.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 376, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 179, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1910Livery stable driver6

Family

Amanda Blanche Bradley b. February 7, 1890, d. November 13, 1981
Marriage*John McDonald "Max" Craft married Amanda Blanche Bradley, daughter of Walter Preston Bradley and Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode, on January 11, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,2,10,4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Amanda Bradley Craft obituary in the Nov 14, 1981 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Chester Bullard "Pats" Craft1,2,3

M, b. February 22, 1894, d. February 23, 1972
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft4,5,2,6,7,3 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock4,5,2,3 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     Chester Bullard "Pats" Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.8,3 He was born on February 22, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,1 He married Artha Jane Ferrell on April 12, 1915 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 Chester Bullard "Pats" Craft died on February 23, 1972 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 376, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 97, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 46, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 55, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Railroad fireman9
1930Steam railroad fireman10
1940Railroad fireman11

Family

Artha Jane Ferrell b. April 8, 1893, d. June 1, 1968
Marriage*Chester Bullard "Pats" Craft married Artha Jane Ferrell on April 12, 1915 at New Castle, 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  6. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Charles Lafayette Craft obituary in the Mar 18, 1947 edition.
  7. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  8. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Craft obituary in the Jul 26, 1994 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cammie Craft Gore obituary in the Jul 11, 2002 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion E. Craft obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.

Johan Henrich Kropff1

M, b. circa 1785
     Johan Henrich Kropff was born circa 1785 at Prussia.1 He married Barbara Jenkins in 1811.1

Family

Barbara Jenkins b. circa 1786
Marriage*Johan Henrich Kropff married Barbara Jenkins in 1811.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.

Leslie Virginia Craft1,2

F, b. November 18, 1896, d. February 17, 1980
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft3,4,5,6,1,2 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock3,4,5,6,1,2 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     Her Social Security Number was 229-05-6605.7 Leslie Virginia Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.8,9,2 She was born on November 18, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.8,7,5 She married Hugh Jackson Crawford on July 24, 1915 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 As of July 24, 1915,her married name was Crawford. Leslie Virginia Craft died on February 17, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 83.8,9,2 She NEW CASTLE - Mrs. Leslie Craft Crawford, age 83, died Sunday in a Blacksburg nursing home. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Haden Sublett, New Castle; several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Clayton Caldwell, New Castle, where she had made her home for several years. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in New Castle Christian Church, with interment in Huffman Memorial Cemetery. Boitnott Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. on February 18, 1980.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 376, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 30, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 210, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Family

Hugh Jackson Crawford b. November 27, 1895, d. March 5, 1962
Marriage*Leslie Virginia Craft married Hugh Jackson Crawford on July 24, 1915 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie Craft Crawford obituary in the Feb 18, 1980 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Robert Frazier Craft1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1899, d. September 3, 1967
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft5,6,1,7,8,2,4 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock5,6,2,4 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     Robert Frazier Craft was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-09-9332.10 He was born on September 10, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,10,2 He married Bertha Ann Reid on May 1, 1920 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9 Robert Frazier Craft married Lois Helen Leach on October 31, 1943 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,3,4 Robert Frazier Craft died on September 3, 1967 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 67.9,2,3 He CLIFTON FORGE - Robert Frazier Craft, 67, chief of police here and brother of David S. Craft of Staunton, died Sunday (Aug. 3, 1967) (typo - should Sep 3) be in a local hospital. Mr. Craft, who served as chief of police for 24 years, is a past president of the Virginia Police Chiefs Association and was born in New Castle. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lois (Leach) Craft; two sons, Robert R. Craft of Newport, R. I. and James E. Craft of Newport News; three daughters, Mrs. E. T. Wright ot Yorktown, Mrs. R. P. Putnam and Miss Donna L. Craft, both of Clifton Forge; another brother, C. B. Craft of New Castle; two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Crawford and Mrs. Hayden Sublett, both of New Castle. Funeral services were to be held at 11 a. m. today in Central Methodist Church with interment in Mountain View Cemetery. on September 5, 1967.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 376, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 116, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 48, District 105-6, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Retail furniture salesman11
1940Policeman12

Family 1

Bertha Ann Reid b. December 22, 1896, d. October 21, 1942
Marriage*Robert Frazier Craft married Bertha Ann Reid on May 1, 1920 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Lois Helen Leach b. October 23, 1908, d. January 14, 1995
Marriage*Robert Frazier Craft married Lois Helen Leach on October 31, 1943 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Robert Frazier Craft obituary in the Sep 5, 1967 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Charles Lafayette Craft obituary in the Mar 18, 1947 edition.
  8. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  9. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S593] Daily Press, From the Elizabeth Craft Wright obituary in the Mar 6, 2008 edition.
  14. [S593] Daily Press, From the James Craft obituary in the Dec 11, 2008 edition.

Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Craft1,2,3,4

M, b. October 4, 1901, d. August 11, 1954
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft5,6,2,7,8,9,4 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock5,6,2,4 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on October 4, 1901 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Goldie Gretchen Looney, daughter of Jackson Preston "Jack" Looney and Sarah Virginia Caldwell, on September 4, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,10,4 Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Craft died on August 11, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 150, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 62, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 45, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Mail carrier11
1940Railroad fireman7

Family

Goldie Gretchen Looney b. April 17, 1903, d. August 4, 1996
Marriage*Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Craft married Goldie Gretchen Looney, daughter of Jackson Preston "Jack" Looney and Sarah Virginia Caldwell, on September 4, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,10,4 
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. [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.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Charles Lafayette Craft obituary in the Mar 18, 1947 edition.
  9. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Goldie Looney Craft obituary in the Aug 6, 1996 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ocie Ann Craft Jones obituary in the Mar 23, 2024 edition.

David Spencer Craft1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 3, 1903, d. December 12, 1976
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft7,8,9,10,4,5 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock7,8,4,5 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     His Social Security Number was 226-05-8662.11 David Spencer Craft was buried at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mount Sidney, Augusta Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on January 3, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.11,2,3,4 He married Julia Frances Landes on July 3, 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.12,4,5,6 David Spencer Craft died on December 12, 1976 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 35, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 150, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 79, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Harry13
1940Dwelling 43, District 121-7, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1930Furniture store truck driver13
1940Truck driver1

Family

Julia Frances Landes b. December 31, 1909, d. March 16, 1998
Marriage*David Spencer Craft married Julia Frances Landes on July 3, 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.12,4,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4474] Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [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.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Julia Frances Landes Craft obituary in the Mar 17, 1998 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Charles Lafayette Craft obituary in the Mar 18, 1947 edition.
  10. [S4706] News-Leader, From the John Max Craft obituary in the Mar 6, 1941 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Willie Amanda Craft1,2

F, b. April 9, 1912, d. October 26, 1990
FatherCharles Lafayette Craft3,4,2 b. June 2, 1866, d. March 14, 1947
MotherFlorence Belle Hancock3,4,2 b. June 6, 1868, d. April 15, 1934
     Willie Amanda Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-9448.5 She was born on April 9, 1912 at Virginia.5,1,2 She married Haden Hight Sublett on June 18, 1930 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,6,7,2 As of June 18, 1930,her married name was Sublett. Willie Amanda Craft died on October 26, 1990 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,6,2 She Mrs. Willie Amanda Craft Sublett, age 78, of New Castle, died Friday, October 26, 1990. She was a former co-owner and editor of the New Castle Record and the Fincastle Herald. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haden Sublett. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Archie (Jean) Phlegar of Blacksburg; and Mrs. Virginia (Jenny Mae) Caldwell of New Castle; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 29. on October 28, 1990.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 210, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

Haden Hight Sublett b. March 4, 1910, d. July 28, 1982
Marriage*Willie Amanda Craft married Haden Hight Sublett on June 18, 1930 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,6,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie A. Sublett obituary in the Oct 28, 1990 edition.
  7. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Caldwell obituary in the Nov 20, 1992 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Sublett Phlegar obituary in the Apr 3, 1992 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Early Wright1,2,3

M, b. August 24, 1844, d. January 22, 1905
     John Early Wright was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He was born on August 24, 1844 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Catharine "Kate" Williams, daughter of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on July 19, 1893 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 John Early Wright died on January 22, 1905 at Virginia at age 60.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 431, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1900Farmer4

Family

Mary Catharine "Kate" Williams b. April 22, 1865
Marriage*John Early Wright married Mary Catharine "Kate" Williams, daughter of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on July 19, 1893 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1071] Carol Harrison, "Williams Family Researcher Carol Harrison," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Goldie Virginia King1,2,3

F, b. October 11, 1900, d. May 5, 1991
FatherThomas Merritt King1,4,5,6,2,7,8 b. March 3, 1856, d. December 26, 1928
MotherMartha Ann "Mattie" Yates1,4,5,6,2,7,8 b. November 21, 1868, d. February 24, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0073.9 Goldie Virginia King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,11,3 She was born on October 11, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,11,2,7 She married James Huffman "Hoff" Prillaman, son of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on July 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No children.7,1,4,2,3 As of July 24, 1935,her married name was Prillaman. Goldie Virginia King died on May 5, 1991 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90; Died in a house fire.1,9,11,2,3 She COPPER HILL - Goldie King Prillaman, age 90, died at her home Sunday. She was a retired Floyd County school teacher having taught for 45 years and was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church for 75 years. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Effie and Julian Brown, Check; three sisters-in-law, Annie Richards, Floyd; Hazel Prillaman and Doris Kanode, both of Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Stonewall United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Ecklund and the Rev. J. Burton Epperly officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 6, 1991.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 133, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 83, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

James Huffman "Hoff" Prillaman b. July 14, 1902, d. April 12, 1979
Marriage*Goldie Virginia King married James Huffman "Hoff" Prillaman, son of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on July 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No children.7,1,4,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie King Brown obituary in the May 7, 2012 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Goldie K. Prillaman obituary in the May 6, 1991 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Jackson Crawford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 27, 1895, d. March 5, 1962
     Hugh Jackson Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, Rt. 686, near McClaery School, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 228-07-3515.5 He was born on November 27, 1895 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Leslie Virginia Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Florence Belle Hancock, on July 24, 1915 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,4 Hugh Jackson Crawford died on March 5, 1962 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 66.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 30, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 210, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his father-in-law Charles Craft in the 1930 Census7

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1930Postman7

Family

Leslie Virginia Craft b. November 18, 1896, d. February 17, 1980
Marriage*Hugh Jackson Crawford married Leslie Virginia Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Florence Belle Hancock, on July 24, 1915 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S256] Ruth G. Hale, Crawford Cemetery, Rt. 686, 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Julia Frances Landes1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 31, 1909, d. March 16, 1998
     Julia Frances Landes was buried at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mount Sidney, Augusta Co., Virginia.3,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-05-8242.8 She was born on December 31, 1909 at Fort Defiance, Augusta Co., Virginia.3,8,5,6 She married David Spencer Craft, son of Charles Lafayette Craft and Florence Belle Hancock, on July 3, 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,9,4,6 As of July 3, 1930,her married name was Craft. Julia Frances Landes died on March 16, 1998 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 88.8,3,9,6 She CLIFTON FORGE - Julia Frances (Landes) Craft, 88, formerly of Staunton, died at 3:30 a.m. on Monday (March 16, 1998) at the Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was a resident at Liberty House Nursing Home. She was born on Dec. 31, 1909, at Augusta County, a daughter of William E. and Lida (Reid) Landes. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Spencer Craft on Feb. 12, 1976; and two brothers, Hubert and Virgil Landes. Survivors include a niece, Virginia Landes Keesee of Hendersonville, Tenn; and a number of cousins, including Elma Jayne Putnam of Clifton Forge. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mt. Sidney by the Rev. Francis H. Funk. on March 17, 1998.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 121-7, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia2

Family

David Spencer Craft b. January 3, 1903, d. December 12, 1976
Marriage*Julia Frances Landes married David Spencer Craft, son of Charles Lafayette Craft and Florence Belle Hancock, on July 3, 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,9,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4474] Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Julia Frances Landes Craft obituary in the Mar 17, 1998 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Frances Landes Craft obituary in the Mar 17, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Lewis Caldwell1,2,3

M, b. February 27, 1863, d. April 28, 1929
FatherAlexander Looney Caldwell3 b. circa 1825
MotherNancy Looney3 b. October 23, 1826, d. March 2, 1919
     John Lewis Caldwell was buried at Looney & Nancy Caldwell Cemetery, north side of Rt. 624, Moccasin Hollow, Craig Co., Virginia. He was born on February 27, 1863 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Awilda W. Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on December 3, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 John Lewis Caldwell died on April 28, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 115, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 74, District 78, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6

Family

Awilda W. Craft b. December 12, 1868, d. May 21, 1898
Marriage*John Lewis Caldwell married Awilda W. Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on December 3, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S384] Glenna G. Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  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. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edgar Henry Caldwell obituary iin an unknown edition.
  9. [S2095] New Castle Record, From the Evert M. Caldwell obituary in the Dec 21, 1918 edition.

Alexander Looney Caldwell1

M, b. circa 1825
     Alexander Looney Caldwell was buried at Looney & Nancy Caldwell Cemetery, north side of Rt. 624, Moccasin Hollow, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born circa 1825 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He married Matilda Caldwell on August 9, 1842 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.1 Alexander Looney Caldwell married Nancy Looney on February 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.1

Family 1

Matilda Caldwell
Marriage*Alexander Looney Caldwell married Matilda Caldwell on August 9, 1842 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.1 

Family 2

Nancy Looney b. October 23, 1826, d. March 2, 1919
Marriage*Alexander Looney Caldwell married Nancy Looney on February 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Nancy Looney1,2

F, b. October 23, 1826, d. March 2, 1919
     Nancy Looney was buried at Looney & Nancy Caldwell Cemetery, north side of Rt. 624, Moccasin Hollow, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 23, 1826 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 She married Alexander Looney Caldwell on February 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.2 As of February 9, 1847,her married name was Caldwell. Nancy Looney died on March 2, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 92.1

Family

Alexander Looney Caldwell b. circa 1825
Marriage*She married Alexander Looney Caldwell on February 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

George Washington Bell1,2

M, b. July 4, 1869, d. November 17, 1937
FatherRobert F. Bell1
MotherMinerva Unknown1
     George Washington Bell was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 4, 1869 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Sallie Elizabeth Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on August 29, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft were divorced before 1898.1 George Washington Bell died on November 17, 1937 at Union Co., South Carolina, at age 68.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 11, District 31, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 68, District 68, Union, Union Co., South Carolina6

Occupation

1900Teamster4
1920Railroad laborer5
1930Newspaper printer6

Family

Sallie Elizabeth Craft b. January 2, 1871, d. March 24, 1936
Marriage*George Washington Bell married Sallie Elizabeth Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on August 29, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft were divorced before 1898.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

William Marion Echols1,2

M, b. November, 1852, d. August 9, 1931
FatherHenry Echols2 b. August 26, 1826, d. September 28, 1876
MotherMartha Ann Caldwell2
     William Marion Echols was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born in November, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Sallie Elizabeth Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on October 25, 1906 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 William Marion Echols died on August 9, 1931 at age 78.1

Census Records

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

Occupation

1910Civil engineer4
1920County surveyor5

Family

Sallie Elizabeth Craft b. January 2, 1871, d. March 24, 1936
Marriage*William Marion Echols married Sallie Elizabeth Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on October 25, 1906 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  8. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  9. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Henry Echols

M, b. August 26, 1826, d. September 28, 1876
     Henry Echols was born on August 26, 1826 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Martha Ann Caldwell on January 5, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Henry Echols died on September 28, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 50.

Family

Martha Ann Caldwell
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Caldwell on January 5, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Rosabell "Rosabella" Conner1,2

F, b. circa March, 1853, d. May 2, 1862
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.1,2,3 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherClarissa Gray1,2,3 b. circa 1829, d. June 22, 1862
     Rosabell "Rosabella" Conner was born circa March, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She died on May 2, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.2,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 375, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp1,2

M, b. 1869, d. August 5, 1933
FatherGeorge Tripp1
MotherLucy Blanchflower1 b. August 5, 1830, d. November 7, 1918
     Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born in 1869 at Natal, South Africa.3,1 He married Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on October 22, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp died on August 5, 1933 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.

Census Records

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., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 143, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Day laborer4
1910Liveryman5
1920House painter2
1930Farm laborer6

Family

Louise Mae "Lena" Craft b. 1874, d. August 3, 1951
Marriage*Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp married Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on October 22, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Petty D. "Lena" Craft1,2

F, b. December 1, 1879, d. October 30, 1954
FatherJames Henry Craft3,4 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
MotherChristina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney3,4 b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Petty D. "Lena" Craft was buried at Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Montrose Co., Colorado.5 She was born on December 1, 1879 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Oct 31, 1879.3,5 She married Samuel Jones Harris on March 18, 1907.2,5 As of March 18, 1907,her married name was Harris. Petty D. "Lena" Craft died on October 30, 1954 at Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado, at age 74.2,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 216, District 127, Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado1
1930Dwelling 2, District 12, North Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado6
1940Dwelling 99, District 43-29, Ash Mesa, Montrose Co., Colorado7

Family

Samuel Jones Harris b. August 5, 1872, d. June 25, 1949
Marriage*Petty D. "Lena" Craft married Samuel Jones Harris on March 18, 1907.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  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. [S4466] Grand View Cemetery, Montrose Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Jones Harris1,2

M, b. August 5, 1872, d. June 25, 1949
     Samuel Jones Harris was buried at Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Montrose Co., Colorado.2 He was born on August 5, 1872 at Coffee Co., Tennessee.2 He married Petty D. "Lena" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on March 18, 1907.1,2 Samuel Jones Harris died on June 25, 1949 at Montrose, Montrose Co., Colorado, at age 76.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 216, District 127, Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado3
1930Dwelling 2, District 12, North Olathe, Montrose Co., Colorado4
1940Dwelling 99, District 43-29, Ash Mesa, Montrose Co., Colorado5

Occupation

1920Farmer3
1930Flour miller4
1940Farmer5

Family

Petty D. "Lena" Craft b. December 1, 1879, d. October 30, 1954
Marriage*Samuel Jones Harris married Petty D. "Lena" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on March 18, 1907.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S4466] Grand View Cemetery, Montrose Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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.