Richard Harding Elmore1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1921, d. March 1, 1959
FatherWilliam Bruce Elmore Sr.7,1,8,4,5 b. February 26, 1876, d. April 21, 1948
MotherMargie Lee Crowder7,1,8,4,5 b. June 30, 1890, d. April 9, 1970
     Richard Harding Elmore was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,6 He was born on June 4, 1921 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6 He married Hazel Ruth Crush on October 23, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Richard Harding Elmore died on March 1, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.1,2,5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 39, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 36, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Hazel Ruth Crush
Marriage*Richard Harding Elmore married Hazel Ruth Crush on October 23, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Donna Lynn Elmore1,4
  • Brenda Gayle Elmore1
  • Margie Elizabeth Elmore1,4

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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&
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Naomi Muriel Elmore1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 15, 1917, d. January 17, 2011
FatherWilliam Bruce Elmore Sr.6,7,1,8,2,9 b. February 26, 1876, d. April 21, 1948
MotherMargie Lee Crowder6,7,8,1,2,9 b. June 30, 1890, d. April 9, 1970
     Naomi Muriel Elmore was born on June 15, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4,10,5 She married Robert Dale Robinson on June 18, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,5 As of June 18, 1952,her married name was Robinson.4 Naomi Muriel Elmore and Robert Dale Robinson were divorced on September 14, 1964.5 Naomi Muriel Elmore died on January 17, 2011 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 93.10,4 She Naomi Muriel Elmore Robinson, 93, died peacefully at Murphy Medical Nursing Home on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Muriel was born in New Castle, Va. She was trained and retired as a first-grade teacher. In 1980, she moved to Edgewater, Fla., to live with her younger sister. Due to health issues in 2008, Muriel moved to Murphy to be close to her niece, Pam Howard of Brasstown. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, Murphy on January 20, 2011.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 106, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 39, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 36, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Teacher9

Family

Robert Dale Robinson b. May 10, 1916, d. November 21, 1988
Marriage*Naomi Muriel Elmore married Robert Dale Robinson on June 18, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Divorce* Naomi Muriel Elmore and Robert Dale Robinson were divorced on September 14, 1964.5 

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S1226] Pamela Baker Howard, "Elmore/Crowder," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 8, 2006.
  3. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  4. [S3878] Cherokee Scout, From the Naomi Muriel Elmore Robinson obituary in the Jan 20, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Margaret Coreen Ohmer1,2,3,4

F, b. July 9, 1916, d. March 15, 1995
     Margaret Coreen Ohmer was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.5,1 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-2854.6 She was born on July 9, 1916 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6,7 She married William Bruce "Billy" Elmore Jr., son of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on December 26, 1931.1,3,4 As of December 26, 1931,her married name was Elmore.4 Margaret Coreen Ohmer died on March 15, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.6,5,1,8 She ELMORE, Margaret Coreen, 78, of New Castle, died Wednesday, March 15, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Bruce Elmore and a daughter Joan Elmore. She is survived by two sons, Larry Elmore and wife Eva, of Irmo, S.C. and Jimmy Elmore and wife Wendy, of Longwood, Fla; daughters, Janie Webb, of Salem, Carole Vasquez, of San Diego, Calif; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Francis Ohmer, of Norfolk; sisters, Virginia K. (Kitty) Hash, of Ocala, Fla; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel Salem. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Craig County EMF, New Castle Christian Church, or the charity of your choice. Family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. on March 16, 1995.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 332, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

William Bruce "Billy" Elmore Jr. b. August 21, 1913, d. March 19, 1975
Marriage*Margaret Coreen Ohmer married William Bruce "Billy" Elmore Jr., son of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on December 26, 1931.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Coreen Elmore obituary in the Mar 16, 1995 edition.
  2. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Bruce Elmore obituary in the Dec 28, 2008 edition.
  4. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  5. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James M. Elmore obituary in the Jul 27, 2000 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Lee Elmore Webb obituary in the Sep 16, 2008 edition.

Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr.1,2,3

M, b. November 9, 1892, d. February 15, 1981
     Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.4,3 He was born on November 9, 1892 at Stapleton, Amherst Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 9, 1891.1,2,4,3 He married Bertie Ellis Bryant, daughter of Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams, circa 1915.5,4,6 Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. died on February 15, 1981 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 231, District 3, Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 153, District 5-2, Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 207, District 5-13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930C. & O. Railroad brakeman5
1940Railroad brakeman7

Family

Bertie Ellis Bryant b. June 17, 1897, d. May 7, 1967
Marriage*Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. married Bertie Ellis Bryant, daughter of Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams, circa 1915.5,4,6 
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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Burnice Harrison Morcom obituary.
  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.
  12. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Sarah Elizabeth Martin obituary in the Oct 31, 2012 edition.

George Washington Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 8, 1868, d. September 4, 1940
FatherAlbert Conner1,7,8,9,10,5,6 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherMary Jane Iddings1,7,8,9,10,5,6 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
     George Washington Conner was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11,6,3 He was born on March 8, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth year of 1866.1,9,2,10,6,3 He married Victoria Isabel Hale, daughter of Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale and Hannah Alice Carr, on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,6,3 George Washington Conner died on September 4, 1940 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.2,11,3,5,6 He FARMER KILLED NEAR ELLISTON - Alleghany Springs Man Dies When Struck By Car, Driver Under Bond. "George Conner, 74, a farmer living near Alleghany Springs, was killed instantly Wednesday night on U.S. route 11 when he was struck by a taxi driven by D. M. Jarvis, 21, of Salem. The accident occurred one mile west of Elliston about 8:30. Jarvis was placed under $500 bond to guarantee his appearance before Trial Justice B. L. Haymaker Thursday morning on a technical charge of manslaughter. "Sheriff J. S. Childress and State Trooper Paul Puckett stated that Jarvis had declared that he was driving westward with a passenger when the accident occurred. The taxi driver was Quoted as saying that he saw Conner walking toward him near the edge of the highway but that he stepped toward the center of the road as the cab neared him. The officers were told that Jarvis swerved as far to the left as oncoming traffic wouild permit. The right front fender struck Conner, hurling him into the windshield. The body was carried a distance of 100 feet from point of impact, officers said, before it dropped to the road in a mangled condition. Sheriff Childress said that the vehicle went approximately 250 feet further before it stopped. "Dr. R. H. Grubbs, acting coroner, and R. H. Graham of Elliston, special officer, assisted in the investigation. "Funeral services fo Conner wwere conducted Friday afternoon in his home and the interment was made in the famiuly cemetery at Alleghany Springs. Conner is survived by four sons, J. E. Conner, A. E. Conner, H. M. Conner, and W. A. Conner, all of Alleghany Springs, and two daughters, Mrs. S. A. Wickham of Stewartsville and Mrs. F. L. Bandy of Salem, Virginia. circa September 6, 1940.11

Census Records

1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 179, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 52, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1910Farmer14
1920Dwelling 89, District 106, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia15
1930Dwelling 80, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 120, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1900Farmer13
1920Farmer15
1930Farmer16

Family

Victoria Isabel Hale b. April 26, 1871, d. January 15, 1930
Marriage*George Washington Conner married Victoria Isabel Hale, daughter of Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale and Hannah Alice Carr, on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S721] Mabel Conner Wickham and Mary Conner Williams, Conner Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Mae Conner Bandy obituary in the Nov 1, 1992 edition.
  5. [S1697] W. W. Gardner and Evelyn M. Wells, Records of Death - Book 18, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1935 - Jul 31, 1941.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Unidentified newspaper article about the death of George Washington Conner.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Harold Joel Elmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 22, 1919, d. February 7, 2003
FatherWilliam Bruce Elmore Sr.6,7,2,8,4 b. February 26, 1876, d. April 21, 1948
MotherMargie Lee Crowder6,7,2,8,4 b. June 30, 1890, d. April 9, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 225-20-4369.9 Harold Joel Elmore was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.5 He was born on February 22, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.9,3 He married Edith Dare Huffman on February 12, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,12,4 Harold Joel Elmore died on February 7, 2003 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 83.10,9 He ELMORE, Harold J., 83, passed away on February 7, 2003 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond as a result of congestive heart failure. Harold, a native of New Castle, Va. is survived by Edith Huffman Elmore, his beloved wife of 60 years, of Richmond; two sons, Harold J. Elmore, Jr., of Danville, Calif. and David C. Elmore, of Great Falls, Va; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Muriel Robertson and Virginia Baker, of Edgewater, Fla. The funeral was held at Colonial Place Christian Church in Richmond on February 9, 2003. The family requests that contributions be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. on February 18, 2003.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 106, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 39, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 36, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Edith Dare Huffman b. September 23, 1919, d. March 19, 2009
Marriage*Harold Joel Elmore married Edith Dare Huffman on February 12, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,12,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  2. [S1226] Pamela Baker Howard, "Elmore/Crowder," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 8, 2006.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold J. Elmore obituary in the Feb 18, 2003 edition.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edith Huffman Elmore obituary in the Mar 22, 2009 edition.
  12. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edith Dare Huffman1,2

F, b. September 23, 1919, d. March 19, 2009
     Edith Dare Huffman was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on September 23, 1919 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.2,5 She married Harold Joel Elmore, son of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on February 12, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,1,2 As of February 12, 1942,her married name was Elmore.1 Edith Dare Huffman died on March 19, 2009 at Reston, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 89.3,7,5 She ELMORE, Edith Huffman, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Cameron Glen Care Center, in Reston, Va. Widow of Harold J. Elmore Sr., whom she married in 1942 and celebrated 61 years of marriage. She is survived by two sons, Harold J. Elmore Jr. of Danville, Calif. and David C. Elmore of Great Falls, Va; four granchildren, David C. Elmore Jr. of Vienna, Va., John Patrick Elmore of San Francisco, Calif., Darren Bruce Elmore of Ashburn, Va. and Heather Allison Elmore of Los Angeles, Calif; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth, Brendon Patrick and Avery Caroline Elmore, all of Ashburn, Va. Edith was born in Craig County, Va., a graduate from Lewis Gale Nursing School in Roanoke, Va. and was the Head Nurse in the recovery room at Richmond Memorial Hospital. She retired in 1981. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A celebration of Edith's life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009 (today) at Colonial Place Christian Church, 1200 N. Parham Rd. Burial will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. on March 22, 2009.3

Family

Harold Joel Elmore b. February 22, 1919, d. February 7, 2003
Marriage*She married Harold Joel Elmore, son of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on February 12, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edith Huffman Elmore obituary in the Mar 22, 2009 edition.
  4. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold J. Elmore obituary in the Feb 18, 2003 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Andrew Baker Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 30, 1913, d. August 29, 1986
     William Andrew Baker Jr. was buried at Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery, 12123 County Line Road, Abilene, Charlotte Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 228-12-9794.7 He was born on August 30, 1913 at Hampden, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4 He married Ella Virginia "Rudy" Elmore, daughter of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on August 30, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,8 William Andrew Baker Jr. died on August 29, 1986 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 72.9,5

Occupation

1948Service engineer1

Family

Ella Virginia "Rudy" Elmore
Marriage*William Andrew Baker Jr. married Ella Virginia "Rudy" Elmore, daughter of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on August 30, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,8 
Children
  • William Andrew Baker III2
  • Pamela Jo Baker10,2

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S8488] Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Charlotte Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  10. [S1226] Pamela Baker Howard, "Elmore/Crowder," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 8, 2006.

Mary Ann Paxton1,2

F, b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914
MotherSarah Paxton3,2
     Mary Ann Paxton was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 21, 1853 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married George Moore Craft, son of George W. Craft and Martha "Patty" Elmore, on July 28, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of July 28, 1870,her married name was Craft. Mary Ann Paxton died on July 8, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 61.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 127, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Boarding house keeper6

Family

George Moore Craft b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900
Marriage*Mary Ann Paxton married George Moore Craft, son of George W. Craft and Martha "Patty" Elmore, on July 28, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  9. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  10. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  11. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant1,2

F, b. 1851, d. 1912
FatherPeyton B. Bryant1 b. circa 1823, d. December 22, 1918
MotherMelvina Abbott1 d. December, 1902
     Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1851 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She married James Henry Craft, son of George W. Craft and Martha "Patty" Elmore, on April 4, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of April 4, 1870,her married name was Craft. Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant died in 1912.3,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 43, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Washerwoman6

Family

James Henry Craft b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant married James Henry Craft, son of George W. Craft and Martha "Patty" Elmore, on April 4, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  8. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  9. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney1

F, b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920
     Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,1 She was born on December 14, 1846 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3,1 She married James Henry Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Catherine Elmore, on November 22, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,3 As of November 22, 1866,her married name was Craft. Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney died on June 15, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,3,1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 100, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 208, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 138, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 143, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law John Paxton9

Family

James Henry Craft b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910
Marriage*Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney married James Henry Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Catherine Elmore, on November 22, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  4. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  11. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  12. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  13. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Bertha May Crowder1

F, b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder2,1 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford2,1 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6272.3 Bertha May Crowder was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 23, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She married Arthur Marion Lee on April 8, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of April 8, 1906,her married name was Lee. Bertha May Crowder died on August 15, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 77, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 345, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1920Boarding house keeper6

Family

Arthur Marion Lee b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942
Marriage*Bertha May Crowder married Arthur Marion Lee on April 8, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen L. Lockett obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.

Harriet Elizabeth Crowder1,2

F, b. October 30, 1885, d. May 23, 1916
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder3,1,4,2 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford1,4,2 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     Harriet Elizabeth Crowder was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,5 She was born on October 30, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1,5 She married Looney Marshall Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on November 8, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 As of November 8, 1906,her married name was Craft. Harriet Elizabeth Crowder died on May 23, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 30.3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 130, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Family

Looney Marshall Craft b. May 23, 1885, d. December 30, 1941
Marriage*Harriet Elizabeth Crowder married Looney Marshall Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on November 8, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Victoria Isabel Hale1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 26, 1871, d. January 15, 1930
FatherJeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale1,3,4,5 b. September 27, 1847, d. July 21, 1921
MotherHannah Alice Carr1,3,4,5 b. July 28, 1842, d. March 20, 1914
     Victoria Isabel Hale was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4,2 She was born on April 26, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 She married George Washington Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 As of October 10, 1889,her married name was Conner. Victoria Isabel Hale died on January 15, 1930 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.6,2,4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 58, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 179, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 52, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 89, District 106, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

George Washington Conner b. March 8, 1868, d. September 4, 1940
Marriage*Victoria Isabel Hale married George Washington Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S721] Mabel Conner Wickham and Mary Conner Williams, Conner Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Mae Conner Bandy obituary in the Nov 1, 1992 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Bernie B. Crowder1,2,3,4

M, b. February 25, 1888, d. August 14, 1917
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder1,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford1,4 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     Bernie B. Crowder was born on February 25, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He died on August 14, 1917 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 29.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 127, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1910Steam shovel crane man2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."

Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder1,2

M, b. August 7, 1892, d. June, 1978
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder3,1,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford3,4 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 297 Dogwood Avenue, Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado.5 His Social Security Number was 523-12-8164.6 He was born on August 7, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He married Hallie V. G. Carper on January 6, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder died in June, 1978 at age 85.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 76, District 8, Precinct 3, Delta Co., Colorado7
1940Dwelling 76, District 15-8, Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado8

Occupation

1930Dairy farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Hallie V. G. Carper b. March 12, 1895, d. August 12, 1988
Marriage*Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder married Hallie V. G. Carper on January 6, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  5. [S3879] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Delta Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder1,2,3

F, b. April 4, 1894, d. December 6, 1969
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder4,5,1 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford4,1 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.6,2 She was born on April 4, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,1,2 She married Jacob Wade Price, son of Harvey L. Price and Mary S. Sizer, on November 21, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 21, 1911,her married name was Price. Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder died on December 6, 1969 at age 75.6,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 123, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 122, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 318, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

Jacob Wade Price b. June 11, 1886, d. March 5, 1961
Marriage*Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder married Jacob Wade Price, son of Harvey L. Price and Mary S. Sizer, on November 21, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, 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. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Corine Naomi Crowder1,2

F, b. March 27, 1898, d. February 12, 1990
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder3,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford3 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     Her Social Security Number was 325-22-9701.5 Corine Naomi Crowder was buried at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1212 East Washington Street, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.2 She was born on March 27, 1898 at Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth date of Mar 21, 1900. The 1900 Census confirms this.2,5,3 As of 1921,her married name was Nicola.1 She married John D. Nicola in 1921.1 Corine Naomi Crowder died on February 12, 1990 at age 91.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her sister Bertha6
1930Dwelling 150, District 20, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 244, District 99-38, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois8

Family

John D. Nicola b. September 1, 1893, d. July 11, 1950
Marriage*Corine Naomi Crowder married John D. Nicola in 1921.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S3880] Elmhurst Cemetery, Will Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Raymond Ohmer "Ray" Crowder1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1902, d. March 7, 1989
FatherJoel Elmore Crowder5,1 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
MotherElmira Maria Crawford1 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908
     His Social Security Number was 531-01-6037.6 Raymond Ohmer "Ray" Crowder was born on May 19, 1902 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,6 He married Velma A. Shawder in September, 1952 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.7 Raymond Ohmer "Ray" Crowder died on March 7, 1989 at Washington at age 86.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 555, District 40-129, Seattle, King Co., Washington4

Occupation

1940Flour mill worker4

Family

Velma A. Shawder b. July 8, 1908, d. February 1, 1992
Marriage*Raymond Ohmer "Ray" Crowder married Velma A. Shawder in September, 1952 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.7 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [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.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1828] Reno Gazette-Journal, From the marriage license notices in the Sep 17, 1952 edition.

Caroline Leffel1,2

F, b. September 9, 1858
FatherJacob Leffel1,2 b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880
MotherMariah Fischer1,2 b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880
     Caroline Leffel was born on September 9, 1858 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married Jonathan Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of July 18, 1878,her married name was Craft. As of November 9, 1896,her married name was Looney.3 Caroline Leffel married Marshall Phillip Looney on November 9, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 132, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Jonathan Craft b. October 30, 1852, d. May 3, 1886
Marriage*Caroline Leffel married Jonathan Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Marshall Phillip Looney b. circa 1868
Marriage*Caroline Leffel married Marshall Phillip Looney on November 9, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

William Michael Wagener1,2

M, b. 1862, d. 1944
     William Michael Wagener was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born in 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Amanda W. Craft, daughter of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 William Michael Wagener died in 1944.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 33, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 183, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 342, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910General store merchant4
1920General store merchant5
1930General store merchant6
1940General store owner and merchant7

Family

Amanda W. Craft b. February 24, 1864, d. March 4, 1945
Marriage*William Michael Wagener married Amanda W. Craft, daughter of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  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.

Dennis Nathan Lawler1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949
     Dennis Nathan Lawler was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,5,7 He was born on June 26, 1882 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1883.2,6,7 He married Stella Watt Hancock, daughter of Robert Watt Hancock and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb, circa 1913 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,8,7 Dennis Nathan Lawler died on April 21, 1949 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 66.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 77, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 257, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Railroad shop car repairman9
1930Steam railroad inspector8
1940Railroad break repairer10

Family

Stella Watt Hancock b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983
Marriage*Dennis Nathan Lawler married Stella Watt Hancock, daughter of Robert Watt Hancock and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb, circa 1913 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,8,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
  4. [S1573] Atlanta Journal-Constitution, From the Harry Joseph Lawler obituary in the Sep 10, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Lawler obituary in Feb 5, 1995 edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William O. Manning/Mannon1

M, b. circa 1796, d. after 1870
     William O. Manning/Mannon was born circa 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith circa 1815.1 William O. Manning/Mannon died after 1870.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 825, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1850Farmer2

Family

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith b. circa 1800, d. after 1870
Marriage*William O. Manning/Mannon married Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith circa 1815.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Emma Odell Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1869, d. October 9, 1937
FatherAlbert Conner1,5,6,2,3,4 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherMary Jane Iddings1,5,6,2,3,4 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
     Emma Odell Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on April 22, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married James William Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 2, 1889,her married name was Wilson. Emma Odell Conner died on October 9, 1937 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 68; Died in an auto accident.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 133, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 64, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Oliver12
1930Dwelling 142, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Oliver13

Occupation

1910Farmer11

Family

James William Wilson b. February 18, 1865, d. before May 10, 1910
Marriage*Emma Odell Conner married James William Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith1

F, b. circa 1800, d. after 1870
     Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith was born circa 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married William O. Manning/Mannon circa 1815.1 As of circa 1815,her married name was Manning/Mannon. Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith died after 1870.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 825, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

William O. Manning/Mannon b. circa 1796, d. after 1870
Marriage*Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith married William O. Manning/Mannon circa 1815.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jacob Leffel

M, b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880
     Jacob Leffel was born on March 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Mariah Fischer in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. Jacob Leffel died before June 15, 1880.

Family

Mariah Fischer b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880
Marriage*He married Mariah Fischer in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Mariah Fischer

F, b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880
     Mariah Fischer was born circa 1815 at Virginia. She married Jacob Leffel in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. As of 1834,her married name was Leffel. Mariah Fischer died after June 15, 1880.

Family

Jacob Leffel b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880
Marriage*She married Jacob Leffel in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

John Jesse Wade Leffel

M, b. January 28, 1853, d. November 15, 1922
     John Jesse Wade Leffel was born on January 28, 1853 at Craig Co., Virginia. He married Nancy Virginia Caldwell, daughter of Lloyd Caldwell and Susanna Martha Hendrickson, on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 John Jesse Wade Leffel died on November 15, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.

Family

Nancy Virginia Caldwell b. August 30, 1862, d. January 24, 1934
Marriage*He married Nancy Virginia Caldwell, daughter of Lloyd Caldwell and Susanna Martha Hendrickson, on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.