Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Nancy Virginia Caldwell¹

F, b. August 30, 1862, d. January 24, 1934

Father

Lloyd Caldwell b. June 3, 1825, d. 1906

Mother

Susanna Martha Hendrickson b. July 8, 1832, d. February 17, 1876

Nancy Virginia Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 30, 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia. She married John Jesse Wade Leffel on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of November 1, 1886,her married name was Leffel. Nancy Virginia Caldwell died on January 24, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 71.¹

Family

John Jesse Wade Leffel b. January 28, 1853, d. November 15, 1922

Marriage*

She married John Jesse Wade Leffel on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Child

Dolly Ann Leffel+³ b. January 24, 1890, d. August 24, 1962

Citations

[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Benjamin Richard Craft Sr.

M, b. circa 1776, d. after June 22, 1860

Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. was born circa 1776 at Maryland. He married Sarah "Sally" Spencer circa 1818 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. died after June 22, 1860 at Craig Co., Virginia.

Family

Sarah "Sally" Spencer b. circa 1798, d. after June 22, 1860

Marriage*

He married Sarah "Sally" Spencer circa 1818 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.

Children

George W. Craft+¹ b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891
John Spencer Craft+² b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
Sarah Ballard Craft+^1,3,4 b. circa 1832, d. October 9, 1854

Citations

[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S57] Beverly Brown (Great-granddaughter of James Craft), "James & Christina Looney Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 11, 2003.
[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Walter Monroe Craft^1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1871, d. December 1, 1940

Father

James Henry Craft^1,4 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^1,4 b. 1851, d. 1912

Walter Monroe Craft was buried at Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, 6867 Pike Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 7, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 He married Susan Miller Niday on June 24, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Monroe Craft died on December 1, 1940 at Virginia at age 69.^5,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 160, District 57, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 105, District 62, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 11, District 12, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 189, District 10-16, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1900		Sawmill engineer⁶
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹
1940		Farmer¹⁰

Family

Susan Miller Niday b. May 17, 1880, d. February 5, 1956

Marriage*

Walter Monroe Craft married Susan Miller Niday on June 24, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

James Alexander "Jim" Craft^7,8,11 b. December 18, 1901, d. January 16, 1964
Bonnie Belle Craft+^7,8,2,12 b. November 11, 1903, d. July 28, 1998
Vergie I. Craft^7,8,2 b. February 12, 1906, d. October 3, 1997
Beatrice M. Craft+^7,8,9,2,10 b. April 26, 1908, d. March 2, 1996
Ethel Craft⁷
Lawrence T. Craft^8,9,10 b. November 17, 1911, d. March 3, 1963
Estelle "Ella" Craft+^8,13,2,12,14 b. March 3, 1914, d. May 24, 2012
Bertha L. Craft^13,9,2,12,10 b. December 4, 1916, d. February 19, 2005
Eva B. Craft+^8,9,2,12 b. circa October, 1919, d. March 19, 2002

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Craft Chilton obituary in the Mar 4, 1996 edition.
[S4441] Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the James Alexander Craft death certificate.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Craft Forgie obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Craft Holland obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle Craft Hackworth obituary in the May 25, 2012 edition.

Tabitha Frances Conner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954

Father

Albert Conner^6,1,7,5 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913

Mother

Mary Jane Iddings^6,1,7,5 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921

Tabitha Frances Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was born on April 22, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Aug 31, 1872.^7,5,8 She married Joseph Harden Custer, son of Joseph Smith Custer and Elizabeth Ann Reed, on March 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 As of March 1, 1894,her married name was Custer. Tabitha Frances Conner died on January 25, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^5,8

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 319, District 46, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

Enumerated as "Bertie"¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 159, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 470, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 6, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 159, District 120-30, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Family

Joseph Harden Custer b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960

Marriage*

Tabitha Frances Conner married Joseph Harden Custer, son of Joseph Smith Custer and Elizabeth Ann Reed, on March 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5

Children

Willard Harvey Custer+^10,11,5 b. December 8, 1894, d. October 17, 1978
Effie Maude Custer+^11,5,14 b. January 23, 1901, d. November 11, 1966
Ida Oakey Custer+^11,2,15 b. November 10, 1902, d. December, 1983
Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer+^11,2,3,16,14 b. June 9, 1908, d. April 4, 1995

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[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&
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1873

Father

James Henry Craft^1,3,4 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^1,3,4 b. 1851, d. 1912

Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft was born on July 27, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ She married Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 29, 1897,her married name was Niday.

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

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

Marriage*

Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft married Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937

Father

James Henry Craft^2,3,4 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^2,3,4 b. 1851, d. 1912

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on April 23, 1874 at Meadow Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; The Cemetery listings have a birth date of Apr 11, 1876.^1,6,3 She married Edward Jennings Britts, son of Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, on December 1, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 1, 1897,her married name was Britts. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft died on August 6, 1937 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 63.^1,6

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 157, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 100, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 120, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Edward Jennings Britts b. May 25, 1865, d. 1943

Marriage*

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft married Edward Jennings Britts, son of Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, on December 1, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

William Jennings Britts^7,8,9,10 b. November 30, 1898, d. April 25, 1960
Mary Kathleen Britts^11,8,9
Eva Mae Britts+^11,8,9 b. August 3, 1903, d. December 14, 1958
Earnest Clyde "Tommy" Britts+^11,8,9 b. March 4, 1908, d. December 31, 1968
Irene Elizabeth Britts+^11,9,12 b. July 8, 1911, d. September 18, 1985
Alma Britts⁶ b. October 10, 1913, d. September 19, 1914
Ethel M. Britts+^9,10 b. March 3, 1917, d. April 9, 1978
Infant Male Britts¹³ b. April 4, 1918, d. April 4, 1918

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Irving Zedrick Craft¹

M, b. June 17, 1878, d. February 15, 1935

Father

James Henry Craft^2,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^2,3,4,5 b. 1851, d. 1912

Irving Zedrick Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 17, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Edna Hattie Paitsel, daughter of Daniel Paitsel and Mattie Ann Jones, on November 18, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1 Irving Zedrick Craft died on February 15, 1935 at age 56.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 23, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 100, District 77, Ward 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 301, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer⁶
1920		C. & O. railroad boilermaker⁷
1930		State highway road construction worker⁸

Family

Edna Hattie Paitsel b. November 12, 1884, d. September 15, 1970

Marriage*

Irving Zedrick Craft married Edna Hattie Paitsel, daughter of Daniel Paitsel and Mattie Ann Jones, on November 18, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1

Children

Okey B. Craft⁶
William Roscoe Craft Sr.+^9,6,7 b. May 2, 1903, d. March 6, 1970
Ernest Henry Craft+^6,7,8 b. 1905, d. 1954
Zetic Withrow "Zadie" Craft+^6,7,8 b. May 22, 1907, d. January 2, 1976
Ann G. "Annie" Craft^6,7,8
Elmer F. Craft^7,8
Vinnie Marilyn Craft^7,10 b. May 24, 1914, d. December 16, 1993
Robert Waldo Craft^10,7,8 b. January 29, 1917, d. January 3, 1986

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Mary Susan Craft^1,2

F, b. June 20, 1882, d. February 18, 1931

Father

James Henry Craft² b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant² b. 1851, d. 1912

Mary Susan Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 20, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine, son of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on December 16, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 16, 1902,her married name was Brizendine. Mary Susan Craft died on February 18, 1931 at age 48.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 53, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 35, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 242, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine b. May 4, 1875, d. January 13, 1948

Marriage*

Mary Susan Craft married Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine, son of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on December 16, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1

Child

Lizzie Lou Brizendine+^3,6,4 b. October 20, 1899, d. February 3, 1972

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

George Peyton Craft^1,2

M, b. April 12, 1886, d. April 26, 1954

Father

James Henry Craft² b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant² b. 1851, d. 1912

George Peyton Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 12, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Eula Dare Brizendine, daughter of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on June 16, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 George Peyton Craft married Florence Myrtle Etzler on November 1, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 George Peyton Craft married Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer, daughter of John Switzer, on March 4, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ George Peyton Craft died on April 26, 1954 at age 68.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 89, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 9, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 198, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 336, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1910		Railroad laborer⁸
1920		Railroad section laborer⁹
1930		Steam railroad laborer¹⁰
1940		Railroad maintenance worker¹¹

Family 1

Eula Dare Brizendine b. February 26, 1888, d. June 30, 1930

Marriage*

George Peyton Craft married Eula Dare Brizendine, daughter of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on June 16, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,3

Children

Luther Abbott Craft+^8,9,3 b. September 24, 1909, d. January 8, 1938
Martha Pauline Craft+^9,10,4,3,12 b. September 7, 1913, d. August 17, 1969
Louella Elizabeth Craft+^9,10,3 b. August 20, 1916, d. December 25, 2001
Addie Ann Craft+^9,10,3,11 b. June 18, 1919, d. December 4, 1994

Family 2

Florence Myrtle Etzler b. September 21, 1906, d. May 25, 1940

Marriage*

George Peyton Craft married Florence Myrtle Etzler on November 1, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6

Family 3

Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer b. July 17, 1899, d. October 1, 1986

Marriage*

George Peyton Craft married Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer, daughter of John Switzer, on March 4, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁷

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eula Dare Brizendine Craft obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Emma Maude Craft^1,2,3

F, b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962

Father

James Henry Craft^1,2 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^1,2 b. 1851, d. 1912

Emma Maude Craft was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on October 11, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Price Pleasant Milton, son of Andrew Jackson Milton and Sophia Eugenia Price, on April 22, 1909 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of April 22, 1909,her married name was Milton. Emma Maude Craft died on November 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 188, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Family

Price Pleasant Milton b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959

Marriage*

Emma Maude Craft married Price Pleasant Milton, son of Andrew Jackson Milton and Sophia Eugenia Price, on April 22, 1909 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4

Children

Mary Virginia Milton⁵ b. June 17, 1909, d. February 20, 1918
Lillian Merle Milton+^6,7,8,9 b. August 16, 1911, d. March 25, 1971
Howard Price Milton^6,8,10,11 b. August 6, 1913, d. May 12, 1980
Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton+^6,7 b. June 6, 1914, d. May 31, 1957
Ethel Marie Milton+^6,7,8,10 b. May 29, 1917, d. January 25, 1966
Mary M. Milton⁷

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Charles Pimbrook Craft^1,2,3

M, b. March 13, 1891, d. March 9, 1956

Father

James Henry Craft¹ b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^1,2 b. 1851, d. 1912

Charles Pimbrook Craft was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 13, 1891 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Edith L. Hill circa 1926.^4,3 Charles Pimbrook Craft died on March 9, 1956 at age 64.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 43, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 347, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 269, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1910		Odd job laborer²
1930		Railroad brakeman⁴
1940		Railroad yard conductor⁵

Family

Edith L. Hill b. March 4, 1903, d. November 24, 1984

Marriage*

Charles Pimbrook Craft married Edith L. Hill circa 1926.^4,3

Child

Geneva M. Craft^4,5 b. December 19, 1927, d. January 21, 1994

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2824] Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=goings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=77648271&CRid=49946&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Henry Craft^1,2

M, b. July, 1893, d. October 19, 1935

Father

James Henry Craft^3,1 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant^3,1,4 b. 1851, d. 1912

John Henry Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born in July, 1893 at Virginia.¹ He married Mattie Lou Lane on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 John Henry Craft died on October 19, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 43, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 219, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Painting contractor⁶

Family

Mattie Lou Lane b. 1902, d. June 15, 1948

Marriage*

John Henry Craft married Mattie Lou Lane on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 24, 1877, d. September 8, 1949

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday was buried at Slab Fork Cemetery, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on February 24, 1877 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 He married Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday married Cecilia Herdie Porterfield circa 1899.^1,7 Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday died on September 8, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^4,5 He Leon Baber Niday, 72, died yesterday morning in a local hospital following a heart attack. He had been a resident of Slab Fork for the past 20 years and an employee of the Slab Fork Coal company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cecilia Niday, three sons, George B. Niday and M. K. Niday, both of Stotesbury, and H. B. Niday of Slab Fork; a daughter, Mrs. Vera St. Clair, also of Slab Fork; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body will be removed from the Williams Funeral home to the residence today at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Bob Sanger officiating. Burial will follow in the Slab Fork cemetery. on September 9, 1949.⁵

Census Records

1910

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

⁷

Occupation

1910

Railroad laborer⁷

Family 1

Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft b. July 27, 1873

Marriage*

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday married Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Family 2

Cecilia Herdie Porterfield b. November 3, 1872, d. 1958

Marriage*

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday married Cecilia Herdie Porterfield circa 1899.^1,7

Citations

[S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leon Baber Niday death certificate.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leon Baber Niday obituary in the Sep 9, 1949 edition.
[S4027] Slab Fork Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mattie Lou Lane^1,2

F, b. 1902, d. June 15, 1948

Mattie Lou Lane was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born in 1902 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.² She married John Henry Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 30, 1921,her married name was Craft. Mattie Lou Lane died on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 219, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 158, District 119-16, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

Family

John Henry Craft b. July, 1893, d. October 19, 1935

Marriage*

Mattie Lou Lane married John Henry Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1871, d. June 4, 1950

Father

Albert Conner^1,5,2,3,4 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913

Mother

Mary Jane Iddings^1,5,2,3,4 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921

Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,7,8 She was born on November 11, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a death year of 1871.^1,2,3,4,7 She married William Ira "Button" Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of March 10, 1892,her married name was Poff. Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner died on June 4, 1950 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,7 She Mrs. Elvira Alice Poff, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. N. Richards at Copper Hill this morning. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. W. H. Poff, Roanoke; one son, Warner B. Poff, Check; three sisters, Mrs. Sam Poff, Mrs. Callie Conner, both of Copper Hill, and Mrs. Harden Custer, Roanoke. Funeral will be conducted at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. on June 5, 1950.⁸

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 83, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 107, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 115, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 82, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 88, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 73, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Family

William Ira "Button" Poff b. January 1, 1872, d. May 18, 1941

Marriage*

Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner married William Ira "Button" Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4

Children

Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff+^10,11,16,17 b. December 3, 1894, d. October 28, 1995
Warner Bane Poff+^{10,11,12,18,4,8} b. December 14, 1898, d. July 13, 1978

Citations

[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvira Alice Poff obituary in the Jun 5, 1950 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[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
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charles Thomas Drummond^1,2

M, b. April 10, 1822, d. June 29, 1922

Charles Thomas Drummond was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Caroline Crawford. Charles Thomas Drummond was born on April 10, 1822 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 29, 1922 at Parr, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 100.²

Family

Caroline Crawford

Marriage*

He married Caroline Crawford.

Child

Sarah Jane Drummond+^3,1 b. circa 1844, d. January 15, 1920

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft^1,2

M, b. October 31, 1880, d. June 27, 1937

Father

Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft^3,4,5,1 b. August 9, 1846, d. February 1, 1924

Mother

Sarah Jane Drummond^3,4,1 b. circa 1844, d. January 15, 1920

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft was buried at McCartney Cemetery, Rt. 615, near Jefferson National Forest, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 31, 1880 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; The Craig Co. birth index has a birth date of Oct 30, 1880.^2,3 He married Josie Isabell Kayser, daughter of Joseph A. Kayser and Maggie E. Unknown, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft died on June 27, 1937 at age 56.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 105, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 88, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Otis and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Benjamin⁵

Occupation

1900

Sawmill hand⁴

1920

Iron ore miner⁶

Family

Josie Isabell Kayser b. February 6, 1881, d. November 21, 1957

Marriage*

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft married Josie Isabell Kayser, daughter of Joseph A. Kayser and Maggie E. Unknown, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Cecil A. Craft⁵ b. October 1, 1904, d. April 17, 1917
Raymond Lester Craft^5,6 b. July 28, 1906, d. February 21, 1953
Charles O. Craft⁵ b. September 14, 1908
Marguerite Elizabeth "Margaret" Craft⁶ b. March 18, 1911, d. October 7, 1984

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S376] Ruth G. Hale, McCartney Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond^1,2,3

F, b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945

Mother

Sarah Jane Drummond^2,4 b. circa 1844, d. January 15, 1920

Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on February 1, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She married Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on April 21, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of April 21, 1885,her married name was Elmore. Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond died in 1945.^1,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 26, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 142, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 57, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 390, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932

Marriage*

Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond married Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on April 21, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Children

Clara J. Elmore^10,5 b. February 4, 1886, d. 1901
Walter Mason Elmore+^10,5,6 b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971
Infant Elmore^10,11 b. June 6, 1892, d. June 15, 1892
Nealie Hazel Elmore+^10,12,5,6 b. July 25, 1893, d. May 17, 1958
Harry Blanton Elmore^10,5,6
Maude Elmore+^5,6,7,12,13 b. November 11, 1899, d. June 1, 1970
Lucy Rock Elmore^6,7,8,9 b. April 14, 1903, d. August 14, 1987
Porter E. Elmore³ b. 1906, d. 1907
Mabel H. Elmore^6,7,12,13 b. January 29, 1908, d. October 11, 1985

Citations

[S368] Ruth G. Hale, Drummond - Elmore Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lovie Roy Craft obituary in the Dec 23, 1944 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elisha Craft^1,2

M, b. May 2, 1872, d. October 10, 1872

Father

George Moore Craft^1,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^1,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Elisha Craft was born on May 2, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.² He died on October 10, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Infant Twin Female Craft

F, b. May 2, 1872, d. May 2, 1872

Father

George Moore Craft¹ b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton¹ b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Infant Twin Female Craft died on May 2, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 2, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Dolly Rose Craft^1,2

F, b. August 12, 1876, d. May 16, 1944

Father

George Moore Craft^3,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^3,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Dolly Rose Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on August 12, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 She married Joseph David Looney, son of Joseph Bartley Looney and Anna "Annie" Jones, on January 5, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of January 5, 1898,her married name was Looney. Dolly Rose Craft died on May 16, 1944 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 127, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 25, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 171, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 39, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 112, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Joseph David Looney b. August 31, 1872, d. June 27, 1950

Marriage*

Dolly Rose Craft married Joseph David Looney, son of Joseph Bartley Looney and Anna "Annie" Jones, on January 5, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Cecil Dewey Looney+^5,6,9,10 b. June 10, 1899, d. October 10, 1974
Frank Roscoe Looney+^6,11,9,10 b. March 15, 1901, d. November 17, 1983
Ryan Gordon Looney+^6,11,10 b. January 8, 1903, d. April 17, 1970
Earl Edward Looney+^6,11,7 b. October 12, 1905, d. August 4, 1956
Mary N. Looney⁶
Velma Louise Looney^1,4 b. April 29, 1917, d. April 29, 1917

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Sallie D. Craft^1,2

F, b. September 17, 1882, d. November 16, 1961

Father

George Moore Craft^3,4,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^3,4,1,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Sallie D. Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 17, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Boyd Emery Rollins on November 23, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² As of November 23, 1911,her married name was Rollins. Sallie D. Craft died on November 16, 1961 at age 79.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 238, District 135, Jefferson Ward, Richmond, Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 37, District 40, Richmond, Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 51, District 107-3, Fredericksburg, Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Sewing room worker⁷

Family

Boyd Emery Rollins b. September 19, 1877, d. 1941

Marriage*

Sallie D. Craft married Boyd Emery Rollins on November 23, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934

Father

Albert Conner^1,2,4,8,9 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913

Mother

Mary Jane Iddings^1,2,4,8,9 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 25, 1873 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,7,9 He married Dora Unknown circa 1892.¹⁰ Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner married Doshia Deuisie Conner, daughter of Samuel R. "Sam" Conner and Elizabeth Jane King, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner died on July 16, 1934 at Virginia at age 61; Died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.^6,9

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 92, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁵
1910		Farmer¹¹
1920		Farmer¹²
1930		Farmer¹³

Family 1

Dora Unknown b. May, 1876, d. June, 1892

Marriage*

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner married Dora Unknown circa 1892.¹⁰

Family 2

Doshia Deuisie Conner b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963

Marriage*

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner married Doshia Deuisie Conner, daughter of Samuel R. "Sam" Conner and Elizabeth Jane King, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9

Children

Merman Eldridge Conner+^5,11,14,9 b. October 16, 1896, d. July 13, 1982
Vernie Gladden Conner Sr.+^{12,5,11,9,15,16} b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
Samuel Albert Conner+^{12,5,11,17,18,9,15} b. February 13, 1900, d. November 23, 1972
Dyre Curtis Conner+^12,11,9 b. April 7, 1904, d. December 16, 1976
Mary Elizabeth Conner+^12,11,19,15 b. November 9, 1906, d. May 4, 1996
Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner+^12,11,9,15 b. June 7, 1908, d. July 14, 1984
Trudy Alice Conner+^{20,12,13,19,21,22} b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
Bessie Mae Conner+^{12,13,19,22,16} b. January 10, 1919, d. October 18, 1999

Citations

[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Emma Harriet Craft^1,2

F, b. January 16, 1879, d. January 17, 1939

Father

George Moore Craft^3,4,5,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^3,4,5,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Emma Harriet Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on January 16, 1879 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 She married Oscar Miller Martin, son of Thomas Benton Martin and Mary Jane Elmore, on December 24, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 24, 1905,her married name was Martin. Emma Harriet Craft died on January 17, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,6

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 127, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 30, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 66, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 4, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910

Boarding house keeper⁸

1930

Boarding house keeper⁹

Family

Oscar Miller Martin b. December 3, 1877, d. June 27, 1912

Marriage*

Emma Harriet Craft married Oscar Miller Martin, son of Thomas Benton Martin and Mary Jane Elmore, on December 24, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Mary Kate Martin^6,7,8,10 b. March 23, 1908, d. October 27, 1941
Oscar Miller Martin Jr.^6,8,9,10 b. June 7, 1912, d. January 3, 1966

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edward Blaine Craft^1,2

M, b. August 19, 1884, d. November 10, 1967

Father

George Moore Craft^3,4,1 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^3,4,5,1 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

His Social Security Number was 224-09-5157.⁶ Edward Blaine Craft was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 19, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 19, 1885.^6,3 He married Susie Frances Davis, daughter of W. Thomas Davis and Fannie Belle Unknown, on December 21, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 Edward Blaine Craft died on November 10, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.² He Edward Blaine Craft, 82, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Irene C Huffman, 2430 Livingston Rd. SW. Survivors also include two brothers Glenwood Craft, New Castle, Zedoc Craft Superior Wis. The funeral will be today at 4 pm at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with burial in Sherwood. on November 11, 1967.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 282, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

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1930

Dwelling 419, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia

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Occupation

1910		Farmer⁵
1920		Railroad shop car repairman⁸
1930		Building plasterer⁹

Family

Susie Frances Davis b. June 18, 1885, d. April 19, 1954

Marriage*

Edward Blaine Craft married Susie Frances Davis, daughter of W. Thomas Davis and Fannie Belle Unknown, on December 21, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7

Child

Irene Frances Craft+^10,8,9,2 b. February 1, 1914, d. July 3, 1995

Citations

[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Blaine Craft obituary in the Nov 11, 1967 edition.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Zadoc Franklin "Frank" Craft^1,2

M, b. December 29, 1886

Father

George Moore Craft^3,1 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^3,1,4 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Zadoc Franklin "Frank" Craft was born on December 29, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ He married Margaret Staples Hines on July 23, 1920 at Keswick, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 114, District 33, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother Alfred⁶

1930

Dwelling 356, District 59, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 48, District 65-3A, Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia

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Occupation

1920		Cigarette factory machine machinist⁶
1930		Thread salesman⁷
1940		Car salesman⁸

Family

Margaret Staples Hines

Marriage*

Zadoc Franklin "Frank" Craft married Margaret Staples Hines on July 23, 1920 at Keswick, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁵

Child

Margaret V. Craft⁷

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Glenwood Craft^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. May 21, 1889, d. August 6, 1970

Father

George Moore Craft^3,5 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^3,4,5 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Glenwood Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 230-03-4700.⁸ He was born on May 21, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5,8 He married Nealie Hazel Elmore, daughter of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, on September 23, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1 Glenwood Craft died on August 6, 1970 at age 81.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 85, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1930

Dwelling 45, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 32, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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Occupation

1920		Railroad section laborer⁶
1930		Steam railroad laborer⁷
1940		Construction laborer⁹

Family

Nealie Hazel Elmore b. July 25, 1893, d. May 17, 1958

Marriage*

Glenwood Craft married Nealie Hazel Elmore, daughter of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, on September 23, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1

Children

Hazel Wagener Craft+^6,5,7,9,10 b. October 30, 1915, d. August 3, 2008
Ruth Marie Craft+^7,11,9,10 b. November 5, 1920, d. May 18, 2007

Citations

[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Craft Reynolds obituary in the May 19, 2007 edition.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Alfred Sidney "Stemmie" Craft^1,2,3

M, b. November 1, 1894, d. January 10, 1965

Father

George Moore Craft^1,4 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Paxton^1,4,5 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

His Social Security Number was 009-09-5714.⁶ Alfred Sidney "Stemmie" Craft was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 1, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,6 He married Eloise Greever on June 6, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Alfred Sidney "Stemmie" Craft died on January 10, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,3 He New Castle - Alfred Sydney (Stemmie) Craft, 70, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. A retired insurance man, he was vice-president and director of the Farmers and Merchants Bank here. Prior to entering business in 1927, Craft taught in Roanoke schools. Craft, who was an alumnus of Roanoke College was assistant principal at Lee Junior High School from 1919 to 1921 when he became principal of Jackson Junior High School. In 1927, he entered private business and entered the insurance business in 1932. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eloise Greever Craft, New Castle; three brothers, Edward B. Craft, Roanoke, Glenwood Craft, New Castle, Z.F. Craft, Superior, Wisconsin. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in New Castle Methodist Church with burial in Sherwood. The body will be taken to the church from Boitnott Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. on January 11, 1965.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 114, District 33, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 141, District 1, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 183, District 119-43, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1920		Public school teacher⁷
1930		Department store salesman⁸
1940		Life insurance state supevisor⁹

Family

Eloise Greever b. May 30, 1897, d. November 15, 1977

Marriage*

Alfred Sidney "Stemmie" Craft married Eloise Greever on June 6, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Sydney Craft obituary in the Jan 11, 1965 edition.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Boyd Emery Rollins^1,2

M, b. September 19, 1877, d. 1941

Boyd Emery Rollins was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia.² He was born on September 19, 1877 at Jackson Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Sallie D. Craft, daughter of George Moore Craft and Mary Ann Paxton, on November 23, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ Boyd Emery Rollins died in 1941 at Virginia.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 238, District 135, Jefferson Ward, Richmond, Virginia

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1930

Dwelling 37, District 40, Richmond, Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 51, District 107-3, Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Occupation

1911		Streetcar motorman³
1920		Tabacco factory machinist⁴
1930		Paper company machinist⁵

Family

Sallie D. Craft b. September 17, 1882, d. November 16, 1961

Marriage*

Boyd Emery Rollins married Sallie D. Craft, daughter of George Moore Craft and Mary Ann Paxton, on November 23, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S4452] Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.