Ida Blanch E. Conner1

F, b. April 5, 1894, d. January 16, 1993
FatherSidney Rufus Conner1,2 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers1,2 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     Ida Blanch E. Conner was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-66-6491.6 She was born on April 5, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 24, 1894.1,4,6,2,5 She married Carlton Ellis "Carl" King, son of Jackson Charles King and Addie Alzena Rose, on July 29, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 As of July 29, 1915,her married name was King. Ida Blanch E. Conner died on January 16, 1993 at Colonial Heights, Virginia, at age 98.3,4,5 She KING, Blanche Conner, 98, of Check, passed away Saturday, January 16, 1993, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include one daughter, Carlene Nimmo, Check; three granddaughters, Gypsy Cook of Richmond, Bonnie Gay of Lexington, Phyllis Nimmo of Newport News; four grandsons and wives, Neil and Donna Nimmo, Dr. Tyrone and Judy Nimmo, Dale Nimmo, all of Newport News, John and Lois Layden of Colonial Heights, Va; 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in the Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. on January 17, 1993.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 262, District 15, Petersburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 374, District 115-13, Petersburg, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 148, District 116-23, Petersburg, Virginia9

Family

Carlton Ellis "Carl" King b. May 24, 1894, d. March 24, 1986
Marriage*Ida Blanch E. Conner married Carlton Ellis "Carl" King, son of Jackson Charles King and Addie Alzena Rose, on July 29, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Conner King obituary in the Jan 17, 1993 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3299] Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Edith Estelle West1,2,3

F, b. July 5, 1912, d. September 6, 1971
FatherWilliam Jackson West1,4,5,3 b. September 4, 1862, d. January 19, 1955
MotherEura Ellen Terry4,5,3 b. February 5, 1869, d. November 16, 1943
     Her Social Security Number was 224-42-4592.6 Edith Estelle West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 5, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3 She died on September 6, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 59.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 99, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 147, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S1019] Will of William J. West will, Will of William J. West, unknown repository.
  2. [S1021] Mary Conner Williams, West Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Corbert R. Conner1

M, b. February 2, 1901, d. February 17, 1919
FatherSidney Rufus Conner1 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers1 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     Corbert R. Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 He was born on February 2, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 He died on February 17, 1919 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.2,3,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a nephew in the household of uncle and aunt Robert W. Smith and Susan Virginia Akers4

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Bernice Eldridge Connor1,2

M, b. October 5, 1896, d. January 5, 1972
FatherSidney Rufus Conner1 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers1 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     Bernice Eldridge Connor was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery Lane, Stone Ridge, Ulster Co., New York.3 His Social Security Number was 136-14-7551.4 He was born on October 5, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,2 He married Bessie Mae Thompson circa 1921.6 Bernice Eldridge Connor married Celina E. Young in June, 1951 at Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey.7,8 Bernice Eldridge Connor died on January 5, 1972 at Stone Ridge, Ulster Co., New York, at age 75.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 265, District 232, Newark, Essex Co., New JerseyEnumerated as a boarder in the house of Jesse Lemon10
1930Dwelling 467, District 96, Steelton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 42, District 7-166, Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey11
1950Dwelling 244, District 28-24, Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey12

Occupation

1920Iron worker10
1930Car shop laborer6
1940Sawmill laborer11
1950Laboratory maintenance manager12

Family 1

Bessie Mae Thompson b. 1899, d. 1948
Marriage*Bernice Eldridge Connor married Bessie Mae Thompson circa 1921.6 
Child

Family 2

Celina E. Young b. June 16, 1905, d. July 18, 1992
Marriage*Bernice Eldridge Connor married Celina E. Young in June, 1951 at Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey.7,8 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S3932] Fairview Cemetery, Ulster Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9453] Courier-News, The, From the Celina E. Apgar obituary in the Jul 21, 1992 edition.
  8. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  9. [S7809] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lawrence W. Gowen1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. circa 1856, d. May 30, 1905
FatherJames W. Going6 b. circa 1820
MotherGabriella B. Sarah Skinner7,1,6 b. 1825, d. 1910
     Lawrence W. Gowen was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.8 He was born circa 1856 at Amherst Co., Virginia; In the 1900 census he lists his birth date as Oct 1860.7,4,6 He married Sarah Ann Kelcallin on December 28, 1882 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,9,10 Lawrence W. Gowen died on May 30, 1905 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.11 He Mr. L. W. Gowen, one of the oldest and best known engineers of this place, died in Clifton Forge Hospital Tuesday afternoon, after an operation for liver trouble. Mr. Gowen was 48 years of age and was a native of Amherst county, Va. He was an excellent citizen and had resided in Hinton for 25 years. He was the step-father of Messrs. O. H. and Frank Cundiff, and Mrs. C. H. Hetzel, of this place, who with his wife survive him. He was prominent in the B. of L. E., and carried insurance to the amount of $5,000. He was buried here today after funeral services from the 1st Baptist church conducted by Rev. J. P. Campbell. His death is a matter of public regret. on June 1, 1905.11

Census Records

1860Dwelling 115, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 533, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 300, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1900Dwelling 392, District 125, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1880Locomotive fireman3
1900Locomotive engineer4

Family

Sarah Ann Kelcallin b. March 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1940
Marriage*Lawrence W. Gowen married Sarah Ann Kelcallin on December 28, 1882 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,9,10 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1084] Irma Williams Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Irma Williams Schaffer."
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gowen-Cundiff marriage record.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3335] Hilltop Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Ann Gowen death certificate.
  10. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Sarah Ann Gowen obituary in the Mar 18, 1940 edition.
  11. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the L. W. Gowen obituary in the Jun 1, 1905 edition.

Bessie Mae Thompson

F, b. 1899, d. 1948
     Bessie Mae Thompson was buried at Otterbein Cemetery, East Salem, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born in 1899 at Pennsylvania.2,1 She married Bernice Eldridge Connor, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, circa 1921.2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Conner.2 Bessie Mae Thompson died in 1948.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 467, District 96, Steelton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 42, District 7-166, Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey3

Family

Bernice Eldridge Connor b. October 5, 1896, d. January 5, 1972
Marriage*Bessie Mae Thompson married Bernice Eldridge Connor, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, circa 1921.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3933] Otterbein Cemetery, Juniata Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 2, 1918, d. August 24, 1955
FatherOliver Wendell Manning Sr.1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,5,6 b. June 12, 1899, d. October 3, 1972
MotherPearl Mae Puckett2,7,8,14,11,5,6 b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971
     Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on March 2, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1920.4,5 He married Ella Cleo Horne on October 12, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning and Ella Cleo Horne were divorced on December 16, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.15 Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning married June Marie Godsey on June 24, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning died on August 24, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 37; Died in a homicide from a gunshot wound.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 328, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family 1

Ella Cleo Horne b. May 13, 1922, d. September 24, 2002
Marriage*Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning married Ella Cleo Horne on October 12, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 
Divorce* Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning and Ella Cleo Horne were divorced on December 16, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.15 
Children

Family 2

June Marie Godsey
Marriage*Calvin Cleveland Robert "Jim" Manning married June Marie Godsey on June 24, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry Lynn Manning obituary in the Jun 16, 2000 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Hugh Manning obituary in the Nov 16, 2004 edition.
  4. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bondeen Manning Barger obituary in the Jun 23, 1996 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wimmer Manning obituary in the Jun 21, 2005 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Harold Manning obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Coolidge Manning obituary in the Jul 17, 2007 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Wendell Manning, Jr. obituary in the Jul 6, 2009 edition.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Oliver Wendell Manning, Sr. obituary in the Oct 12, 1972 edition.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Pearl Puckett Craighead.
  15. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilmer Robert Manning obituary in the Nov 25, 2022 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleo Manning Thompson obituary in the Sep 25, 2002 edition.

Posey Curtis Conner1,2

M, b. September 2, 1891, d. December 26, 1951
FatherSidney Rufus Conner1,2,3 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers1,2,3 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     Posey Curtis Conner was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Anna Louise King.5 Posey Curtis Conner was born on September 2, 1891 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 He married Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway on October 5, 1912 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.7 Posey Curtis Conner died on December 26, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.2,4 He Conner, Posey C., age 60, of Cole Street, died Wednesday afternoon December 26th, in a local hospital. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be John O'Dell, K. C. Stewart, R. B. Armentrout, J. N. Brown, W. W. Stover, H. L. Tucker, R. L. Dickerson and D. O. Totten. The K. of P. Lodge will have charge of the gravesite rites. The Men's Bible Class of the church and the K. of P. Lodge will be honorary pallbearers. on December 28, 1951.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 278, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 42, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 426, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 122, District 41-60, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1920Baggage depot agent8
1930Laundryman9
1940Laundry route man10
1950Laundry company route foreman5

Family 1

Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway b. May 10, 1895, d. February 1, 1937
Marriage*Posey Curtis Conner married Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway on October 5, 1912 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.7 
Children

Family 2

Anna Louise King b. April 11, 1904, d. December 9, 1975
Marriage*Posey Curtis Conner married Anna Louise King.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Posey Curtis Conner death certificate.
  3. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Posey C. Conner obituary in the Dec 28, 1951 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Curtis Calloway Conner death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Netta Ray Conner death certificate.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the May 10, 1937 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Charlotte A. LaDuke obituary.

Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway1,2,3

F, b. May 10, 1895, d. February 1, 1937
     Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on May 10, 1895 at Toney's Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,1,2 She married Posey Curtis Conner, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on October 5, 1912 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 As of October 5, 1912,her married name was Conner.3 Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway died on February 1, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 41; Died of uterine cancer.1 She Mr. and Mrs. Gene McClure entertained at noon yesterday with a dinner arranged to honor Posey Conner, jr., and in memory of his mother, Mrs. Nettie Ray Conner, whose death occurred during the winter months. The table was centered with a bowl of pink and white carnations and covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Calloway, of Lester, Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts, of Whitesville, Mrs. Elizabeth Simms, Miss Marie Alley, P. C. Conner, Posey Conner, jr., and Mr. and Mrs. McClure. After dinner a huge basket of flowers was placed on Mrs. Conner’s grave. on May 10, 1937.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 278, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 42, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Posey Curtis Conner b. September 2, 1891, d. December 26, 1951
Marriage*Netta Ray "Nettie" Calloway married Posey Curtis Conner, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on October 5, 1912 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Netta Ray Conner death certificate.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Curtis Calloway Conner death certificate.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the May 10, 1937 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Vida Oyler Conner1,2

F, b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
FatherSidney Rufus Conner2,1,3 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers1,2,3 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     Vida Oyler Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,3 She was born on March 13, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2,1,3 She married Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence, son of James Riley Lawrence and Mary Ann Martin, on March 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 As of March 11, 1923,her married name was Lawrence. Vida Oyler Conner died on April 3, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.5,3,6 She Mrs. Vida Conner Lawrence, 61, died in Christiansburg Friday. Surviving are her husband, Noah B. Lawrence, two sons, Allen Lawrence, Christiansburg; Raymond Lawrence, Pilot; five daughters, Mrs. Sherman Radford, Boones Mill; Mrs. James W. Tyree, Vinton; Mrs. Marvin Jones, Pilot; Mrs. Henry Saunders, Miss Ilene Lawrence, both of Check; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Bones, Colonial Shawsville; Mrs. Carl King, Colonial Heights; two brothers, Willie Conner, Kerhonkson, N.Y; Bernice Conner, Accord, N.Y. on April 4, 1964.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaVida lived with her uncle Gilley B. Conner and his family after her parents died7
1920Dwelling 39, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 28, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 57, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
Marriage*Vida Oyler Conner married Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence, son of James Riley Lawrence and Mary Ann Martin, on March 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vida Conner Lawrence obituary in the Apr 4, 1964 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  15. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah B. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 13, 1975 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond B. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 15, 2014 edition.

Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
FatherJames Riley Lawrence2,1,4 b. August 16, 1860, d. June 24, 1896
MotherMary Ann Martin1,2,4 b. March 20, 1867, d. July 15, 1914
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0737.5,4 Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,8 He was born on August 5, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,9,5,3,4 He married Vida Oyler Conner, daughter of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on March 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,10 Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence died on October 11, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 84.6,7,4,8 He Noah B. Lawrence, age 84, died Saturday in a Montgomery County hospital. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Sherman Radford, Miss Ilene Lawrence, both of Roanoke: Mrs. Henry Saunders, Copper Hill; Mrs. Marvin Jones, Pilot; Mrs. William Tyree, Vinton; two sons, Allen Lawrence, Christiansburg; Raymond Lawrence, Pilot: one sister, Mrs. Della Whitlock, Check; a brother, Ernest Lawrence, Floyd. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on October 13, 1975.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 57, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12
1950Farmer13

Family

Vida Oyler Conner b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
Marriage*Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence married Vida Oyler Conner, daughter of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on March 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah B. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 13, 1975 edition.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vida Conner Lawrence obituary in the Apr 4, 1964 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  17. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond B. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 15, 2014 edition.

William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 22, 1899, d. September 2, 1978
FatherSidney Rufus Conner3,4,6 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers3,4,6 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8 His Social Security Number was 147-09-1139.9 He was born on February 22, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,3,5,6,7,8 He married Irva Lee Stigleman on August 2, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor died on September 2, 1978 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 79.1,2,8 He William B. Conner, age 79, formerly of Floyd County, died September 2, 1978, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irva Stigleman Conner, Las Cruces, New Mexico; two sons, Carlton Conner, Mesilla Park, New Mexico; Donald Wayne Conner, Waremme, Belgim; one sister, Mrs. Blanche King, Colonial Heights, Va; four grandchildren. Burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. on September 7, 1978.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 146, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a nephew in the household of uncle and aunt Robert W. Smith and Susan Virginia Akers10
1920Dwelling 265, District 232, Newark, Essex Co., New JerseyEnumerated as a boarder in the house of Jesse Lemon11
1930Railroad engineer12
1930Dwelling 153, District 466, Irvington, Essex Co., New JerseyWilliam and his wife were enumerated in the household of his brother Vaughn12
1940Dwelling 17, District 56-9, Gardiner, Ulster Co., New York13
1950Dwelling 381, District 56-120, Wawarsing, Ulster Co., New York14

Occupation

1920Railroad worker11
1940Construction engineer13
1950Dam construction hoist engineer14

Family

Irva Lee Stigleman b. May 14, 1905, d. February 19, 1990
Marriage*William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor married Irva Lee Stigleman on August 2, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William B. Conner obituary in the Sep 7, 1978 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [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.
  8. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irva Stigleman Connor obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.

Irva Lee Stigleman1,2,3,4

F, b. May 14, 1905, d. February 19, 1990
     Irva Lee Stigleman was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,6 Her Social Security Number was 096-28-6929.7 She was born on May 14, 1905 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,3,6,4 She married William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on August 2, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of August 2, 1927,her married name was Connor. Irva Lee Stigleman died on February 19, 1990 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 84.7,5,2,6 She Irva Stigleman Connor, age 84, of Las Cruces, N. M., and formerly of Floyd, Va., died Monday, February 19, 1990, in a Las Cruces health center. She is survived by two sons, Carlton Connor, Las Cruces, N. M; Donald W. Connor of Germany; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. on February 22, 1990.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 153, District 466, Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey8
1940Dwelling 17, District 56-9, Gardiner, Ulster Co., New York9
1950Dwelling 381, District 56-120, Wawarsing, Ulster Co., New York10

Family

William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor b. February 22, 1899, d. September 2, 1978
Marriage*Irva Lee Stigleman married William Bruce "Bill" "Willie" Connor, son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on August 2, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children
  • Carlton Lee Connor1,2,9,10
  • Donald Wayne Connor1,2,10

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William B. Conner obituary in the Sep 7, 1978 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irva Stigleman Connor obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  6. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Dovie Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 5, 1895, d. March 25, 1920
FatherGilley Bruce Conner6,1,2,3,4,5 b. October 22, 1865, d. February 7, 1942
MotherNancy Alice "Nannie" Conner6,1,2,3,4,5 b. January 29, 1871, d. June 16, 1930
     Dovie Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,5 She was born on September 5, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,5 She died on March 25, 1920 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 24.6,1,7,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 280, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 176, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 39, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. 1817, d. October 9, 1884
FatherWilliam or Alexander Schaeffer2,3,7 b. circa 1784
     Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.6,5 He was born in 1817 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).2,5,8 He married Therese Popper, daughter of Samuel Popper and Jeanette Baum, circa 1840.5,7,6 Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer died on October 9, 1884 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).5,6 He Bowed deeply in pain, the undersigned herewith give the sad news of the death of their dearly beloved husband, father, brother, father-in-law and grandfather of the Lord, Wilhelm Schaeffer, Chefs de cloth factory Wilhelm Schaeffer & Co., Community leader of the city of Bielitz, member of the Israelite Culeasvoretand and censor of the branch of the Ountungar Bank, who fell asleep gently on 9 October after a short period of suffering in 68 years of life. The funeral will take place on sunday, October 12, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Isrealite cemetery in Bielitz. Therese Schaeffer, as wife. Victor Schaeffer, Hugo Schaeffer, Severin Schaeffer, Oskar Schaeffer, Leo Schaeffer, as sons, Henriette Schaeffer, born Schaeffer, as daughter. Eva Roth, born Schaeffer, Therese Grunwald, born Schaeffer, Rosalie Tritsch, born Schaeffer as sisters. Joseph Schaeffer, as a son-in-law. Margarethe Schaeffer, born Levy, Julie Schaeffer, born Engelsmann, Jenny Schaeffer born Hofmann, as daughter-in-law. Emil Schaeffer, Egon Schaeffer, Martha Schaeffer, Bertha Schaeffer, Stefanie Schaeffer, as a grandchild. on October 11, 1884.5

Family

Therese Popper b. 1822, d. May 23, 1889
Marriage*He married Therese Popper, daughter of Samuel Popper and Jeanette Baum, circa 1840.5,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leo Schaffer death certificate.
  2. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  4. [S1977] J. T. Peters, History of Fayette County, West Virginia.
  5. [S3108] Neue Freie Presse, From the Wilhelm Schaeffer obituary in the Oct 11, 1884 edition.
  6. [S3620] Jewish Records Indexing - Poland, online http://www.jewishgen.org/jri-pl/
  7. [S3619] Irena Laszlo, "Schaeffer Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 26 & 27, 2013.
  8. [S5763] Katherine Davies Family Tree, online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/89661474/person/78000079788/facts

Hugh Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 14, 1905, d. September 23, 1973
FatherGilley Bruce Conner2,4,5,9,7 b. October 22, 1865, d. February 7, 1942
MotherNancy Alice "Nannie" Conner2,4,5,9,7 b. January 29, 1871, d. June 16, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0052.10 Hugh Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6,7 He was born on May 14, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,7,8 He married Mary Pauline Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11 Hugh Conner and Mary Pauline Hodges were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 Hugh Conner died on September 23, 1973 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.6,7 He Hugh Conner, age 68, died Sunday, September 23, 1973, in a Shawsville Nursing Home. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William Bowman, Check; one son, Curtis Conner, Christiansburg; three grandchildren. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. on September 27, 1973.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 39, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 19, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 37, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer9
1950Carpenter13

Family

Mary Pauline Hodges b. August 8, 1920, d. January 14, 2002
Marriage*Hugh Conner married Mary Pauline Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11 
Divorce* Hugh Conner and Mary Pauline Hodges were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hugh Conner obituary in the Sep 27, 1973 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [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.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S122] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 20.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S935] VA Montgomery Co., Register 6, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Conner Bowman obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.

Mary Pauline Hodges1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 8, 1920, d. January 14, 2002
FatherWilliam Joseph "Will" Hodges6,1,2,4 b. June 18, 1894, d. February 10, 1953
MotherArista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner6,1,2,4 b. September 25, 1894, d. March 2, 1925
     Mary Pauline Hodges was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She and John Staige Wright were divorced.9 Mary Pauline Hodges was born on August 8, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4,5 She married Hugh Conner, son of Gilley Bruce Conner and Nancy Alice "Nannie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9 As of December 1, 1937,her married name was Conner. Mary Pauline Hodges and Hugh Conner were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 Mary Pauline Hodges married John Staige Wright on July 3, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11,9 As of July 3, 1965,her married name was Wright. Mary Pauline Hodges married James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins on September 3, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 As of September 3, 1977,her married name was Hopkins. Mary Pauline Hodges died on January 14, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.8,7 She HOPKINS, Pauline Hodges, 81, a resident of Heritage Hall, passed away Monday, January 14, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Conner; sisters, Virginia Hoback and Marie Bell; great-granddaughter, Brittany Jones. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William Bowman of Check; grandchildren, Cindy and Kent Jones of Concord, N.C., Michael and Lisa Bowman of Floyd, Janice and Arthur Hamrick of Riner, Greg Conner of Blacksburg; great-grandchildren, Dana Hamrick, Lindsey and Daniel Jones and Amber Bowman; sisters, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill and Grace Overacre of Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. on January 15, 2002.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 37, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family 1

Hugh Conner b. May 14, 1905, d. September 23, 1973
Marriage*Mary Pauline Hodges married Hugh Conner, son of Gilley Bruce Conner and Nancy Alice "Nannie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9 
Divorce* Mary Pauline Hodges and Hugh Conner were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

John Staige Wright b. August 29, 1927, d. January 25, 2022
Divorce*Mary Pauline Hodges and John Staige Wright were divorced.9 
Marriage* Mary Pauline Hodges married John Staige Wright on July 3, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11,9 

Family 3

James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins b. April 25, 1925, d. December 18, 2009
Marriage*Mary Pauline Hodges married James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins on September 3, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S935] VA Montgomery Co., Register 6, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace H. Overacre obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Hodges Hopkins obituary in the Jan 15, 2002 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S122] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 20.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Curtis Eugene Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Conner Bowman obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hugh Conner obituary in the Sep 27, 1973 edition.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Alma Elizabeth Board1,2

F, b. April 6, 1899, d. April 22, 1978
FatherJohn Milton Board1,2,3,4 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner1,2,3,5 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0809.6 Alma Elizabeth Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9,5 She was born on April 6, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,5 She married Castillo Banks Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on December 16, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5,10 As of December 16, 1917,her married name was Vest. Alma Elizabeth Board died on April 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.2,9,5 She Mrs. Alma Board Vest, age 79, widow of C. Banks Vest, died Saturday morning, April 22, 1978, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Milton Vest, Floyd; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Hawley, Floyd, Mrs. Betty Jane Walton, Spout Spring; three half-sisters, Mrs. Eunice Woolwine, Roanoke, Mrs. Ada Vest, Arlington, Mrs. Bonnie Mayer, Clearwater, Fla; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. on April 27, 1978.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 74, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 161, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 71, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Castillo Banks Vest b. May 27, 1896, d. March 27, 1978
Marriage*Alma Elizabeth Board married Castillo Banks Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on December 16, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Alma Board Vest obituary in the Apr 27, 1978 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the C. Banks Vest obituary in the Mar 28, 1978 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pearly Gaye Board1,2,3

F, b. October 28, 1895, d. April 9, 1976
FatherJohn Milton Board1,4,5,3 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner1,4,3 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Pearly Gaye Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-52-0830.8 She was born on October 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3 She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff, son of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,3 As of March 3, 1918,her married name was Poff. Pearly Gaye Board died on April 9, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.2,3 She Mrs. Pearly Gaye Poff, age 80, died Friday, Apr. 9, 1976, in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Samuel Henry Poff. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Doyle Nichols, Clinton, Md., Mrs. Virginia James, Mrs. James Yearout, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Alfred Sledd, Callaway; four sisters, Mrs. Banks Vest, Floyd, Mrs. W. A. Woolwine, Roanoke, Mrs. Ada Vest, Arlington, Mrs. Bonnie Meyer, Clearwater, Fla; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on April 15, 1976.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 134, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 28, District 32-9, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff b. January 26, 1897, d. April 6, 1961
Marriage*Pearly Gaye Board married Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff, son of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pearly Gaye Poff obituary in the Apr 15, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Belle Yearout obituary in the Mar 9, 2006 edition.
  13. [S8947] Maryland Independent, The, From the Bessie Adeleen Nichols obituary in the Apr 15, 2016 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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Poff Sledd obituary in the Sep 7, 2018 edition.

Mamie A. Board1

F, b. June 11, 1892, d. May 13, 1906
FatherJohn Milton Board2,1 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner2,1 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Mamie A. Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 11, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on May 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 13.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Alvin Trigg Board1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 30, 1891, d. July 5, 1948
FatherJohn Milton Board2,7,8,9 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner2,7,9 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Alvin Trigg Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA 8 C Cook 317 Inf. 18 Div WWI."10,11 He was born on March 30, 1891 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,3,9,5 He married Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,9,6 Alvin Trigg Board died on July 5, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.11,9,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 75, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 40, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1910Farm laborer8
1920Farmer12
1930Farm laborer13
1940Miller14

Family

Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff b. October 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1982
Marriage*Alvin Trigg Board married Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudie Poff Board obituary in the Aug 1, 1982 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd 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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arthur Beckelhimer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 25, 1916, d. May 13, 2006
     Arthur Beckelhimer married Margie Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner.7 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4656.8 Arthur Beckelhimer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on February 25, 1916 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,8,5,6 He married Edna Juanita Link, daughter of Roscoe Link and Audrey Hall, on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Arthur Beckelhimer and Edna Juanita Link were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Arthur Beckelhimer died on May 13, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90; The SSDI and his gravestone have a death date of May 14, 2006.8,3,4,6 He Arthur Beckelhimer, 90, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006. Funeral services will be private. on May 21, 2006.3

Family 1

Margie Magdalene Epperly
Marriage*He married Margie Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner.7 

Family 2

Edna Juanita Link b. May 7, 1924, d. April 7, 2009
Marriage*Arthur Beckelhimer married Edna Juanita Link, daughter of Roscoe Link and Audrey Hall, on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Arthur Beckelhimer and Edna Juanita Link were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Beckelhimer obituary in the May 21, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Link Beckelhimer obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Joyce Beckelhimer obituary in the Jan 11, 2017 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 26, 1897, d. April 6, 1961
FatherDavid Henry Poff1,2,8,5 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,2,8,9,5 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,5 He was born on January 26, 1897 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,7 He married Pearly Gaye Board, daughter of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,4,5 Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff died on April 6, 1961 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.10,11,5 He Samuel Henry Poff, 64, died Thursday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gaye Ford Poff; four daughters, Mrs. Doyle Nichols, Clinton, Md., Mrs. John James, Salem, Mrs. James Warout, Floyd, Mrs. Alfred Sledd, Callaway; one, brother, Clinton Poff, Check; three sisters, Mrs. Claudia Board, Check, Mrs. Lester Shaw, Roanoke, Mrs. Evie Clem, Floyd; and sixteen grandchildren. on April 7, 1961.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 134, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 28, District 32-9, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farmer12
1950Highway department laborer14

Family

Pearly Gaye Board b. October 28, 1895, d. April 9, 1976
Marriage*Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff married Pearly Gaye Board, daughter of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pearly Gaye Poff obituary in the Apr 15, 1976 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Henry Poff obituary in the Apr 7, 1961 edition.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1946 edition.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Belle Yearout obituary in the Mar 9, 2006 edition.
  16. [S8947] Maryland Independent, The, From the Bessie Adeleen Nichols obituary in the Apr 15, 2016 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Poff Sledd obituary in the Sep 7, 2018 edition.

Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1982
FatherDavid Henry Poff2,3,4,5,6 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner2,3,4,5,6 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,6,9 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4162.10 She was born on October 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,7,8,5,6 She married Alvin Trigg Board, son of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,6,9 As of January 28, 1917,her married name was Board. Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff died on July 31, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.7,8,6,9 She Claudie Poff Board, 87, widow of Alvin Trigg Board, died Saturday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are son, John Board, Copper Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Alvin E. (Attaway) Bent Mountain; Mrs. Charlie (Evie) Wilson, Check; Mrs. Harris (Vennie) Peters, Floyd; one brother, Clinton Poff, Check; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Clem, Rockville, Md; Mrs. May Shaw, Roanoke; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. on August 1, 1982.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 75, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 40, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 20, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Alvin Trigg Board b. March 30, 1891, d. July 5, 1948
Marriage*Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff married Alvin Trigg Board, son of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudie Poff Board obituary in the Aug 1, 1982 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William or Alexander Schaeffer1,2,3

M, b. circa 1784
FatherWilhelm or Wolfe (Possibly) Schaeffer3
     William or Alexander Schaeffer was born circa 1784 at Hungary.4

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  3. [S3619] Irena Laszlo, "Schaeffer Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 26 & 27, 2013.
  4. [S5763] Katherine Davies Family Tree, online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/89661474/person/78000079788/facts
  5. [S3108] Neue Freie Presse, From the Wilhelm Schaeffer obituary in the Oct 11, 1884 edition.

Emma Gladys Sisson1,2,3,4

F, b. June 11, 1911, d. December 13, 2004
FatherJames Eli Sisson1,5,2,6,7,8,4 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence1,5,2,6,7,8,4 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Emma Gladys Sisson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-4959.9 She was born on June 11, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,8 As of December 23, 1930,her married name was Mottley.4 She married Hurshel Merdith Mottley on December 23, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 As of April 16, 1937,her married name was Brown.11 Emma Gladys Sisson married Hobert Lee Brown on April 16, 1937 at Duval Co., Florida.1,2,11,3 Emma Gladys Sisson and Hurshel Merdith Mottley were divorced on September 23, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 Emma Gladys Sisson died on December 13, 2004 at Virginia at age 93.1,9 She Emma Gladys Sisson Brown, 93, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2004. She was a former member of Lakeside Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert L. Brown; daughter, Sonya Lee Brown; her parents, James L. and Lula Lawrence Sisson; and a brother, Cleatus Sisson. She was a very loving and giving mother. She cared for everyone less fortunate, including her sons, from the Virginia Baptist Home, Phillip Ray Honig, Salem, Herbie Lee Honig, Salem, Billy Barrett, Roanoke, Roy Lowe, Covington and Larry Laprad; daughter-in-law, Carol S. Honig; sisters, Alley McCray, Roanoke, Nina Bowers, Floyd; grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley and Phillip Honig, Jr; nieces, Francis, Joyce and Sybil; nephew, Rocky. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to express special thanks to Kelly Home Care Services and caregiver, Linda Walker. on December 15, 2004.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 145, District 68-24, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida12

Family 1

Hurshel Merdith Mottley b. July 11, 1912, d. September 9, 1989
Marriage*Emma Gladys Sisson married Hurshel Merdith Mottley on December 23, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 
Divorce* Emma Gladys Sisson and Hurshel Merdith Mottley were divorced on September 23, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 

Family 2

Hobert Lee Brown b. January 30, 1910, d. October 19, 1969
Marriage*Emma Gladys Sisson married Hobert Lee Brown on April 16, 1937 at Duval Co., Florida.1,2,11,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Hobart Lee Brown obituary in the Oct 20, 1969 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nina Frances Sisson1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1914, d. November 29, 2009
FatherJames Eli Sisson5,6,1,3,7,4 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence5,6,1,3,7,4 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Nina Frances Sisson was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 Her Social Security Number was 224-04-1078.9 She was born on September 16, 1914 at Virginia.2,3,9,8 She married Irvin Robert Bower, son of Troy Wells Bower and Julia Agnes "Aggie" Sowers, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,4,11 As of October 16, 1935,her married name was Bower. Nina Frances Sisson died on November 29, 2009 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.4,9,11,8 She Nina Frances Sisson Bower, 95, of Floyd, departed this life on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Preceding her in death was her husband, Irvin Bower; her parents, James and Lula Lawrence Sisson; her brother, Cleatis Sisson; her sister, Emma Brown; and two infant siblings. Surviving are her son and wife, Arnold and Vernie Bower; her daughter and husband, Frances and Junior Poff; three grandchildren, Douglas Poff, Shelia Spates and husband, David, and Cathy Bower; two special great-grandchildren, Anna and Phillip Spates. Interment will follow at Red Oak Grove Cemetery. The family expresses a special thanks to the staff and nurses at Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all of their love and care. on November 30, 2009.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 79, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle Alonza Lawrence12
1940Dwelling 59, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

Irvin Robert Bower b. September 27, 1911, d. December 26, 1980
Marriage*Nina Frances Sisson married Irvin Robert Bower, son of Troy Wells Bower and Julia Agnes "Aggie" Sowers, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Irvin R. Bower obituary in the Jan 1, 1981 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Spates wedding announcement in the Oct 10, 1993 edition.

Alabama "Allie" Sisson1,2,3

F, b. January 11, 1918, d. April 18, 2013
FatherJames Eli Sisson4,5,6,1,7,3 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence4,5,6,1,7,3 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-5857.8 Alabama "Allie" Sisson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,9 She was born on January 11, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,8 As of December 27, 1937,her married name was McCray.3 She married Leonard Elery McCray on December 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Alabama "Allie" Sisson and Leonard Elery McCray were divorced on August 4, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 As of May 27, 1939,her married name was Clingenpeel.3 Alabama "Allie" Sisson married Harold Mansfield Clingenpeel on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Alabama "Allie" Sisson and Harold Mansfield Clingenpeel were divorced on January 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 Alabama "Allie" Sisson married Leonard Elery McCray on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,11,2,3 Alabama "Allie" Sisson died on April 18, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.2,8,12 She Allie Sisson McCray, 95, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard E. McCray; sisters, Emma S. Brown and Nina S. Bowers; and brother, Cletis Sisson. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce McCray Clements; grandson, Roger Lee Clements Jr. and wife, Lorrie; great-grandchildren, Ean, Autumn and Taylor Clements; nephews, Arnold Bowers and Reggie Sisson; and nieces, Wanda Lou Henry, Janie Lynn Fuery and Frances Poff. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 21, 2013.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 8, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as an adopted daughter in the household of the Stanley E. Lawrence13

Family 1

Leonard Elery McCray b. March 12, 1908, d. December 30, 1995
Marriage*Alabama "Allie" Sisson married Leonard Elery McCray on December 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Alabama "Allie" Sisson and Leonard Elery McCray were divorced on August 4, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 
Marriage Alabama "Allie" Sisson married Leonard Elery McCray on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,11,2,3 
Child
  • Joyce Elayne McCray4,11,2

Family 2

Harold Mansfield Clingenpeel b. May 22, 1914, d. March 30, 1989
Marriage*Alabama "Allie" Sisson married Harold Mansfield Clingenpeel on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Alabama "Allie" Sisson and Harold Mansfield Clingenpeel were divorced on January 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allie Sisson McCray obituary in the Apr 21, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  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. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard E. McCray obituary in the Dec 31, 1995 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carlos Sisson1,2

M, b. 1912, d. 1913
FatherJames Eli Sisson1,2 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence1,2 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Carlos Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born in 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He died in 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.