Octavia Aldridge1,2

F, b. November 12, 1868, d. 1904
FatherWilliam M. Aldredge1,2 b. October 8, 1826, d. July 16, 1914
MotherLucy Ann Aldredge1,2 b. March 6, 1831, d. August 3, 1889
     Octavia Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 12, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John William "Bill" Hall, son of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Susannah Catherine Simpson, on August 8, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of August 8, 1889,her married name was Hall. Octavia Aldridge died in 1904.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

John William "Bill" Hall b. May, 1868, d. 1943
Marriage*Octavia Aldridge married John William "Bill" Hall, son of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Susannah Catherine Simpson, on August 8, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hannah Emaline Sweeney1,2

F, b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
FatherBenjamin Sweeney/Swinney3,1,4 b. November 23, 1832, d. August 8, 1882
MotherCatherine "Fanny" Underwood3,1,4 b. March 30, 1832, d. March 18, 1922
     Hannah Emaline Sweeney was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on December 12, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Bird Jesse Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on August 6, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of August 6, 1874,her married name was Hall. Hannah Emaline Sweeney died on February 1, 1933 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.3,6,4,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 212, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 208, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 17, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 126, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farm manager11

Family

Bird Jesse Hall b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
Marriage*Hannah Emaline Sweeney married Bird Jesse Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on August 6, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  3. [S78] The Lykins Family Of New Sweden, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lykins/html/ourfamil.html
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hannah Hall death certificate.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S818] Lorraine Unknown, "Byrd Hall," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 21, 2003.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dallas Lacy Hall death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Henry Hall death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carrie Elizabeth Bruce death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James W. Hall death certificate.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dewey Hall obituary in the Feb 25, 1971 edition.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Roscoe S. Hall obituary in the Aug 12, 1986 edition.

Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall1,2,3

M, b. August 7, 1875, d. April 19, 1939
FatherBird Jesse Hall4,5,6,7,2 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney4,5,6,7,8,2 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 7, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,8,1,2,3 He married Maude Elizabeth Gillespie, daughter of Joseph H. "Joe" Gillespie and Mary E. Unknown, circa 1901.9,10,3 Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall died on April 19, 1939 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.4,2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 212, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 188, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 128, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1920Work train conductor9
1930Farmer10

Family

Maude Elizabeth Gillespie b. October 20, 1884, d. March 2, 1955
Marriage*Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall married Maude Elizabeth Gillespie, daughter of Joseph H. "Joe" Gillespie and Mary E. Unknown, circa 1901.9,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dallas Lacy Hall death certificate.
  3. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  4. [S78] The Lykins Family Of New Sweden, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lykins/html/ourfamil.html
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  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. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thurman Eugene Hall obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Frances Hall Harvey obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Vonibell L. Hall obituary in the Mar 29, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Letha Mae Farley obituary in the Dec 18, 1995 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cecil Everidge obituary in the Sep 29, 2000 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Henry Hall1

M, b. November 21, 1876, d. April 18, 1942
FatherBird Jesse Hall2,3,1 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney2,3,1 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     John Henry Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 He was born on November 21, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Bessie Unknown circa 1920.1,5 John Henry Hall died on April 18, 1942 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.1,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 212, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 41, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Blacksmith5

Family

Bessie Unknown b. circa 1883
Marriage*John Henry Hall married Bessie Unknown circa 1920.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Henry Hall death certificate.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Matthew "Mat" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 10, 1883, d. July 5, 1923
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner1,3,7,6 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin1,3,7 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Matthew "Mat" Conner was buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on November 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Nov 1, 1881.1,7,4 He married Mary Landis Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Matthew "Mat" Conner died on July 5, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 17, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 34, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated without his wife and daughter, but with his mother living in the household5

Occupation

1910Coal mine laborer8
1920Farm laborer5

Family

Mary Landis Sowers b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968
Marriage*Matthew "Mat" Conner married Mary Landis Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Lee Hall1,2,3

M, b. July 14, 1894, d. May 12, 1989
FatherBird Jesse Hall4,5,6,7 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney4,5,6,7 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     Jesse Lee Hall was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 234-24-7420.8 He was born on July 14, 1894 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,4,1,3 He married Lola Maude Sweeney circa 1915.9,10,2,3 Jesse Lee Hall died on May 12, 1989 at West Virginia at age 94.8,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 208, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 17, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West VirginiaJesse and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Bird Hall9
1930Dwelling 218, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 135, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Railroad yard laborer9
1930Road work tractor driver10
1940State road tractor driver11

Family

Lola Maude Sweeney b. July 9, 1899, d. January 13, 1969
Marriage*Jesse Lee Hall married Lola Maude Sweeney circa 1915.9,10,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bryce L. Hall obituary in the Sep 1, 2006 edition.
  3. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dewey Hall obituary in the Feb 25, 1971 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Roscoe S. Hall obituary in the Aug 12, 1986 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances Hall Foley obituary in the Aug 3, 2004 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Basil Eugene Hall, Sr. obituary in the Jul 5, 1987 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Ella Hall

F, b. August 28, 1884, d. July 28, 1949
FatherDoctor R. "Dock" Hall1,2,3,4 b. July 18, 1855, d. May 16, 1941
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman1,2,3,4 b. January 17, 1860, d. February 22, 1939
     Martha Ella Hall was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on August 28, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married John Davis Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on April 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 25, 1928,her married name was Reed. Martha Ella Hall died on July 28, 1949 at age 64.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 101, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 164, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 24, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 20, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John Davis Reed b. February 5, 1866, d. April 16, 1948
Marriage*Martha Ella Hall married John Davis Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on April 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  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. [S1143] David Shank, Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.

Posie Staunton Hall1

M, b. October 11, 1889, d. July, 1980
FatherDoctor R. "Dock" Hall2,3,4,5 b. July 18, 1855, d. May 16, 1941
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman2,3,4,5 b. January 17, 1860, d. February 22, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 229-60-3157.6 Posie Staunton Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 He was born on October 11, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 He married Naomi Blankenship circa 1923.8,9 Posie Staunton Hall died in July, 1980 at age 90.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 101, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 164, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 125, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 475, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4
1930Government mail carrier8
1940Mailman11

Family

Naomi Blankenship b. 1901, d. 1976
Marriage*Posie Staunton Hall married Naomi Blankenship circa 1923.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  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. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Annie H. Dillon obituary in the Apr 14, 1976 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the John Curtis Hall obituary in the Apr 1, 1999 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Peter Howery

M, b. 1813, d. November 6, 1862
FatherDaniel Howery b. 1789, d. June 4, 1869
MotherMary Fellers b. circa 1791, d. 1872
     Peter Howery was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, the cemetery is on a hillside at the left of the house, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1813 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Frances Pate on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. Peter Howery died on November 6, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Frances Pate b. 1812, d. April 27, 1861
Marriage*He married Frances Pate on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Frances Pate

F, b. 1812, d. April 27, 1861
     Frances Pate was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, the cemetery is on a hillside at the left of the house, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Peter Howery, son of Daniel Howery and Mary Fellers, on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of March 20, 1837,her married name was Howery. Frances Pate died on April 27, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Peter Howery b. 1813, d. November 6, 1862
Marriage*She married Peter Howery, son of Daniel Howery and Mary Fellers, on March 20, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Daniel Howery1,2

M, b. 1789, d. June 4, 1869
     Daniel Howery was born in 1789 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Mary Fellers on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Daniel Howery died on June 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, Virginia1

Family

Mary Fellers b. circa 1791, d. 1872
Marriage*Daniel Howery married Mary Fellers on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

Mary Fellers1

F, b. circa 1791, d. 1872
     Mary Fellers was born circa 1791 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Daniel Howery on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of April 10, 1810,her married name was Howery. Mary Fellers died in 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Daniel Howery b. 1789, d. June 4, 1869
Marriage*She married Daniel Howery on April 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

Jonathan Howery1,2,3

M, b. April 19, 1855, d. February 9, 1931
FatherPreston Howery2 b. August 31, 1820, d. February 15, 1917
MotherElizabeth Cannaday2 b. February 5, 1826, d. June 2, 1914
     Jonathan Howery was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 19, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur, daughter of Martel LeSuear and Sarah Phlegar, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Jonathan Howery died on February 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur b. November 6, 1861, d. September 9, 1935
Marriage*Jonathan Howery married Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur, daughter of Martel LeSuear and Sarah Phlegar, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S709] Janice Smyth, Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur1,2

F, b. November 6, 1861, d. September 9, 1935
FatherMartel LeSuear2 b. May 16, 1821, d. November 28, 1904
MotherSarah Phlegar2 b. April 6, 1836, d. September 10, 1887
     Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 6, 1861 at Virginia.1 She married Jonathan Howery, son of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of October 4, 1877,her married name was Howery. Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur died on September 9, 1935 at age 73.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Jonathan Howery b. April 19, 1855, d. February 9, 1931
Marriage*Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" LeSueur married Jonathan Howery, son of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S709] Janice Smyth, Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Luellie/Louelly Conner1,2

F, b. June, 1885
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner2 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin2 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Luellie/Louelly Conner was born in June, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Martel LeSuear1

M, b. May 16, 1821, d. November 28, 1904
     Martel LeSuear was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Rt. 615 on top of a hill on the left side, 6.5 northeast of Floyd, Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 16, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Phlegar on August 3, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Martel LeSuear died on November 28, 1904 at age 83.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Sarah Phlegar b. April 6, 1836, d. September 10, 1887
Marriage*Martel LeSuear married Sarah Phlegar on August 3, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S393] Genevive H. Peters, Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Phlegar

F, b. April 6, 1836, d. September 10, 1887
     Sarah Phlegar was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 6, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Martel LeSuear on August 3, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of August 3, 1853,her married name was LeSuear. Sarah Phlegar died on September 10, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51; Died of consumption.1

Family

Martel LeSuear b. May 16, 1821, d. November 28, 1904
Marriage*She married Martel LeSuear on August 3, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Preston Howery1,2

M, b. August 31, 1820, d. February 15, 1917
     Preston Howery was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on August 31, 1820 at Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Cannaday, daughter of John Cannaday and Martha "Susan" Winfrey, on December 2, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Preston Howery died on February 15, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.1,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Elizabeth Cannaday b. February 5, 1826, d. June 2, 1914
Marriage*Preston Howery married Elizabeth Cannaday, daughter of John Cannaday and Martha "Susan" Winfrey, on December 2, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Cannaday

F, b. February 5, 1826, d. June 2, 1914
FatherJohn Cannaday d. 1832
MotherMartha "Susan" Winfrey
     Elizabeth Cannaday was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on February 5, 1826 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Preston Howery on December 2, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of December 2, 1844,her married name was Howery. Elizabeth Cannaday died on June 2, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.1,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Preston Howery b. August 31, 1820, d. February 15, 1917
Marriage*Elizabeth Cannaday married Preston Howery on December 2, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Cannaday1

M, d. 1832
FatherJames Cannaday b. 1750, d. February, 1817
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes
     John Cannaday married Martha "Susan" Winfrey on May 11, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 John Cannaday died in 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Martha "Susan" Winfrey
Marriage*He married Martha "Susan" Winfrey on May 11, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.

Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday1,2,3

F, b. April 29, 1860, d. March 8, 1948
FatherAndrew Bailey Cannaday4,1,2,3 b. December 18, 1822, d. May 19, 1912
MotherMary G. "Polly" Huff4,1,2,3 b. October 14, 1823, d. October 16, 1888
     Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on April 29, 1860 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2,6,5 She married Joseph Lewis Howery, son of Peter Howery and Frances Pate, on April 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 10, 1879,her married name was Howery. Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday died on March 8, 1948 at age 87.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 114, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 41, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 354, District 110, Roanoke, Virginia8
1920Dwelling 442, District 22, Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 274, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 97, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Joseph Lewis Howery b. March 27, 1859, d. February 9, 1939
Marriage*Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday married Joseph Lewis Howery, son of Peter Howery and Frances Pate, on April 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.
  5. [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&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Andrew Bailey Cannaday1,2,3,4

M, b. December 18, 1822, d. May 19, 1912
FatherJohn Cannaday d. 1832
MotherMartha "Susan" Winfrey
     Andrew Bailey Cannaday was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, the cemetery is on a hillside at the left of the house, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on December 18, 1822 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.5,1 He married Mary G. "Polly" Huff, daughter of John B. Huff Jr. and Orina M. Livesay, on January 5, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 Andrew Bailey Cannaday married Lydia A. Unknown circa 1891.7 Andrew Bailey Cannaday died on May 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.5,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1110, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 114, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1880Farmer3
1880Dwelling 258, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 97, District 25, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 25, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Peter9

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer2
1900Farmer7

Family 1

Mary G. "Polly" Huff b. October 14, 1823, d. October 16, 1888
Marriage*Andrew Bailey Cannaday married Mary G. "Polly" Huff, daughter of John B. Huff Jr. and Orina M. Livesay, on January 5, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 
Children

Family 2

Lydia A. Unknown b. July, 1842
Marriage*Andrew Bailey Cannaday married Lydia A. Unknown circa 1891.7 

Citations

  1. [S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.

Mary G. "Polly" Huff1,2

F, b. October 14, 1823, d. October 16, 1888
FatherJohn B. Huff Jr.2 b. January 4, 1801, d. March 9, 1891
MotherOrina M. Livesay2 b. October 15, 1802, d. April 1, 1889
     Mary G. "Polly" Huff was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, the cemetery is on a hillside at the left of the house, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 14, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Andrew Bailey Cannaday, son of John Cannaday and Martha "Susan" Winfrey, on January 5, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of January 5, 1843,her married name was Cannaday. Mary G. "Polly" Huff died on October 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.3,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1110, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 114, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 258, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Andrew Bailey Cannaday b. December 18, 1822, d. May 19, 1912
Marriage*Mary G. "Polly" Huff married Andrew Bailey Cannaday, son of John Cannaday and Martha "Susan" Winfrey, on January 5, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
  3. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.

Wilson W. Huff1

M, b. circa 1817, d. July 6, 1876
     Wilson W. Huff was born circa 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Mary "Polly" Lawrence, daughter of Jonathan "John" Lawrence and Nancy Peden, on January 1, 1840 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Wilson W. Huff died on July 6, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Mary "Polly" Lawrence
Marriage*He married Mary "Polly" Lawrence, daughter of Jonathan "John" Lawrence and Nancy Peden, on January 1, 1840 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Humphrey Smith1,2

M, b. 1760, d. June, 1845
     Humphrey Smith was born in 1760 at New York.1 He married Eleanor McElhaney on July 1, 1785 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 Humphrey Smith died in June, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Occupation

1832Floyd Co., VirginiaAppointed postmaster at Simpsons Post Office. Served until Mar 15, 1840.3

Family

Eleanor McElhaney b. circa 1747
Marriage*Humphrey Smith married Eleanor McElhaney on July 1, 1785 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  2. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From an article about the appointments of Simpsons Postmasters in the Aug 16, 1979 edtion.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Eleanor McElhaney1,2

F, b. circa 1747
     Eleanor McElhaney was born circa 1747.2 She married Humphrey Smith on July 1, 1785 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 As of July 1, 1785,her married name was Smith.2

Family

Humphrey Smith b. 1760, d. June, 1845
Marriage*Eleanor McElhaney married Humphrey Smith on July 1, 1785 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  2. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Myrtis Lillian Cryner1,2

F, b. January 15, 1875, d. September 13, 1907
     Myrtis Lillian Cryner was buried at Saar Cemetery on a knoll, off South 212th Street, Kent's east hill, later reinterred in Hillcrest Burial Park, 1005 Reiten Road, Kent, King Co., Washington.1,2 She was born on January 15, 1875 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Taylor William Iddings, son of James David Iddings and Rebecca Sumner, on November 20, 1901 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.2,3 As of November 20, 1901,her married name was Iddings.2 Myrtis Lillian Cryner died on September 13, 1907 at Sunnyhill, King Co., Washington, at age 32.1,2,3 She After a lingering illness dating from February last, Myrtis L. wife of Taylor Iddings, died at her home on Sunnyhill September 13. Myrtis L. Criner was born at Snowville, Virginia, in 1875, and married to Taylor Iddings in 1902. She leaves besides her husband a mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. The deceased was of a kind heart, of gentle and generous nature, which endeared her to all that knew her. The funeral occured from her late residence last Saturday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Holmes of the Baptist church at Kent, of which she was a member. A large number of friends and neighbors gathered at the house and listened to the last sad rites paid to her memory. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and family. on September 20, 1907.3

Family

Taylor William Iddings b. October 1, 1869, d. November 5, 1950
Marriage*She married Taylor William Iddings, son of James David Iddings and Rebecca Sumner, on November 20, 1901 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S556] Tammy Phillips, Saar Cemetery, King Co., Washington.
  2. [S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&
  3. [S4076] White River Journal, From the Myrtis L. Iddings obituary in the Sep 20, 1907 edition.

Anna Townsend "Annie" Baker1

F, b. January 29, 1874, d. June 4, 1930
     Anna Townsend "Annie" Baker was buried at Saar Cemetery on a knoll, off South 212th Street, Kent's east hill, later reinterred in Hillcrest Burial Park, 1005 Reiten Road, Kent, King Co., Washington.2,1 She was born on January 29, 1874 at Iowa.3,2,1 She married Taylor William Iddings, son of James David Iddings and Rebecca Sumner, on September 19, 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1 As of September 19, 1910,her married name was Iddings.1 Anna Townsend "Annie" Baker died on June 4, 1930 at Kent, King Co., Washington, at age 56.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 74, District 61, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington3
1930Dwelling 104, District 369, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington4

Family

Taylor William Iddings b. October 1, 1869, d. November 5, 1950
Marriage*Anna Townsend "Annie" Baker married Taylor William Iddings, son of James David Iddings and Rebecca Sumner, on September 19, 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&
  2. [S556] Tammy Phillips, Saar Cemetery, King Co., Washington.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.