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Celeste Sowder^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914

Father

William Sowder^5,2,3,4 b. September 28, 1825, d. March 20, 1899

Mother

Mary Ann Thrash^5,2,3,4 b. September 24, 1828, d. January 30, 1905

Celeste Sowder was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 3, 1850 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married John Ballard Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on July 11, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of July 11, 1872,her married name was Strickler.² Celeste Sowder died on December 11, 1914 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,4

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 440, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1870

Dwelling 63, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

John Ballard Strickler b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921

Marriage*

Celeste Sowder married John Ballard Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on July 11, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

William Thomas Strickler+^10,6,8,11,4 b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
Samuel Aken Strickler+^6,8,4 b. August 21, 1875, d. December 6, 1964
Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler+^6,10,4 b. March 27, 1879, d. January 1, 1954
Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler+^10,8,4 b. December 15, 1881, d. May 26, 1967
Herbert Helm Strickler+^8,10,11,4 b. October 24, 1884, d. November 7, 1962
Elizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler+^10,8,4 b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler+^8,10,9 b. March 29, 1891, d. September 6, 1983
Harriett Clyde Strickler^10,8,9 b. April 19, 1894, d. August 18, 1916

Citations

[S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

William M. Goode^1,2

M, b. circa 1837

William M. Goode was born circa 1837 at Virginia.¹ He married Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 8, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 167, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 2, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Occupation

1880

Craig county jailer¹

1900

Farmer³

Family

Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts b. circa 1841, d. before June 1, 1900

Marriage*

William M. Goode married Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 8, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

Children

Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode+⁴ b. August 23, 1867, d. March 11, 1945
Ollie John Goode+^1,5 b. December 19, 1870, d. February 24, 1951
William Henry Goode+^6,1,3,5,4 b. May 1, 1873, d. May 18, 1913
Dovie Harriet Goode+^7,1,3,5 b. December 20, 1876, d. December 18, 1964
Maggie Blanch "Maude" Goode^7,1,3

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S83] Denice Villnuve Villareal, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Clinton Flurnoy Yates^1,2

M, b. March 28, 1890, d. March 4, 1967

Father

Flurnoy Gustavus Yates^3,4,5,1 b. December 19, 1864, d. June 26, 1949

Mother

Laura Greene Bower^3,4,5,1 b. October 16, 1866, d. June 27, 1948

His Social Security Number was 536-03-0857.⁶ Clinton Flurnoy Yates was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁷ He was born on March 28, 1890 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 He married Bessie Marie Monighan on December 10, 1916.^1,8 Clinton Flurnoy Yates died on March 4, 1967 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 76.^9,7

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 268, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 47, District 19, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 345, District 142, Opportunity, Spokane Co., Washington

⁸

1930

Dwelling 478, District 151, Opportunity, Spokane Co., Washington

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 17, District 32-40, Millwood, Spokane Co., Washington

¹¹

Occupation

1910		Saw mill laborer⁵
1920		Paper mill machinist⁸
1930		Locomotive railroad engineer¹⁰
1940		Paper mill machinist¹¹

Family

Bessie Marie Monighan b. October 8, 1896, d. January 16, 1985

Marriage*

Clinton Flurnoy Yates married Bessie Marie Monighan on December 10, 1916.^1,8

Children

Mary Laura Yates+^10,8 b. December 2, 1915, d. September 22, 1972
Donald Clinton Yates+^10,11 b. March 22, 1921, d. August 21, 2001

Citations

[S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2815] Pines Cemetery, Spokane Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=yates&GSfn=clinton&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=75474535&CRid=77082&df=all&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens^1,2

F, b. May 20, 1841, d. June 20, 1871

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens was born on May 20, 1841 at Virginia. She married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on February 14, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 14, 1866,her married name was Britts. Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens died on June 20, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 30; Died of consumption.⁴

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 276, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Dexter Snow Britts b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on February 14, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Mary Etta Britts+^6,7,1,5,8 b. November 27, 1866, d. March 21, 1949
Lettie Blanche Britts+^6,5,8,9 b. September 18, 1868, d. August 25, 1973
Bettie K. Britts^8,10 b. circa 1872, d. before March 10, 1901

Citations

[S372] Ruth G. Hale, Hypes Family Cemetery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., VA.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dexter S. Britts obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Martha Adeline Leffel^1,2

F, b. January 5, 1854, d. February 28, 1918

Father

Jacob Leffel¹ b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880

Mother

Mariah Fischer¹ b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880

Martha Adeline Leffel was buried at Old Trenor Cemetery, left side of Rt. 42 at Sinking Creek Store, Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 5, 1854 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 27, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of November 27, 1877,her married name was Britts. Martha Adeline Leffel died on February 28, 1918 at age 64.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 93, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

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1900

Dwelling 92, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 66, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Dexter Snow Britts b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924

Marriage*

Martha Adeline Leffel married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 27, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Virginia Craig "Virgie" Britts^6,5,8 b. June 26, 1874, d. November 27, 1961
Lelia E. Britts^9,6
Harold Hampton "Harry" Britts+^4,5 b. May, 1881, d. October 19, 1934
Edna Belle Britts+^9,10 b. November 20, 1882, d. January 8, 1943
Beatrice Snow "Bertie" Britts^4,5 b. July 31, 1884, d. May 25, 1954
George R. Britts^9,4,5,11 b. March 21, 1886, d. November 11, 1930
Dixie M. Britts⁴
Stacy Vilas Britts+^9,7,4,5 b. June 19, 1891, d. March 18, 1984
Maude Mandy Britts^7,4,12 b. March 24, 1893, d. 1964
Hattie Adeline Britts+^9,7,4,13 b. June 8, 1895, d. October 19, 1974
Jay Stern Britts+^7,4,5 b. September 9, 1898, d. April 6, 1952

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S1255] Ruth G. Hale, Garman Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S1359] Vincent E. Summers (e-mail address), Today! In "Old Trenor Cemetery, Craig Co., VA," listserve message Oct 14, 2006.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dexter S. Britts obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Virginia Craig Britts death certificate.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the George R. Britts death certificate.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

John Henry Jackson Lee^1,2,3

M, b. July 31, 1846, d. September 19, 1928

John Henry Jackson Lee was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 31, 1846 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Martha Ann Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ John Henry Jackson Lee died on September 19, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 238, District 48, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 36, District 53, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 269, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁵
1910		Stone quarry laborer²
1920		Laborer⁶

Family

Martha Ann Britts b. August 23, 1852, d. August 3, 1921

Marriage*

John Henry Jackson Lee married Martha Ann Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Louise Blake 'Louie" Lee^5,2,6,7,4 b. January 8, 1878, d. February 16, 1954
Gertrude D. "Gertie" Lee^5,2,6,4,8,9 b. January 30, 1888, d. October 13, 1941
Goldie M./V. Lee^5,2,6,8 b. October 10, 1896

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Francis Marion Caldwell^1,2

M, b. May 28, 1848, d. December 28, 1926

Father

Alexander Looney Caldwell¹ b. circa 1825

Mother

Nancy Looney¹ b. October 23, 1826, d. March 2, 1919

Francis Marion Caldwell was buried at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Paynes Mill, Fluvanna Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 28, 1848 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.^1,3 He married Margaret V. Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on January 8, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Francis Marion Caldwell died on December 28, 1926 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 78.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 137, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 212, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 94, District 96, Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1880		Blacksmith⁴
1900		Farmer⁵
1920		Farmer⁶

Family

Margaret V. Britts b. July 27, 1854, d. December 28, 1941

Marriage*

Francis Marion Caldwell married Margaret V. Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on January 8, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Curtis Lee Caldwell+^7,4,5,6 b. May 12, 1874, d. February 14, 1948
Eula Dell Caldwell+^4,8 b. September 2, 1877, d. February 16, 1950
Clara Nyes Caldwell^7,4,5,6 b. June 12, 1879, d. May 13, 1978
Nana Salina Caldwell^5,3 b. September 29, 1881, d. November 6, 1965
Samuel Looney Caldwell+^5,8,7,9 b. March 16, 1884, d. February 6, 1958
Grover Marshall Caldwell+^5,8 b. June 13, 1886, d. September 26, 1951
Edna F. Caldwell+⁵ b. April 2, 1890, d. May 1, 1999
Russell Randolph Caldwell+^5,7,9 b. July 20, 1892, d. November 7, 1967

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896, From his daughter Clara's birth record.
[S4598] Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Fluvanna Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 2, 1859, d. September 25, 1935

Father

William Sowder^2,6,7,8,5 b. September 28, 1825, d. March 20, 1899

Mother

Mary Ann Thrash^2,6,7,8,5 b. September 24, 1828, d. January 30, 1905

Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 2, 1859 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Laurice West, daughter of John Thrash West and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on December 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder died on September 25, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,5

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 440, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1870

Dwelling 63, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1880

Dwelling 80, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 166, District 61, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 51, District 79, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 55, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 58, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1880		Farm laborer⁸
1900		Farmer¹⁰
1910		Farmer¹¹
1920		Farmer³
1930		Farmer⁴

Family

Mary Laurice West b. February 2, 1860, d. October 7, 1952

Marriage*

Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder married Mary Laurice West, daughter of John Thrash West and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on December 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5

Children

Annie Lee Sowder^10,11,3,4,5 b. September 29, 1884, d. January 5, 1984
Ralph Sowder+¹⁰ b. August 17, 1888, d. March 8, 1930
William Frank Sowder^10,11,3 b. September 6, 1896, d. December 24, 1960
Infant Sowder¹² b. September 6, 1896, d. September 7, 1896

Citations

[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Lewis Crawford Craighead^1,2

M, b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927

Father

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead^2,1 b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894

Mother

Susannah Maxey¹ b. circa 1802, d. circa September, 1870

Lewis Crawford Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He Lewis served in Company I, 54th Regiment Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Enumerated in Montgomery Co. Virginia in the 1900 and 1910 Census. In 1910 he was residing in the household of his daughter Adeline. He was born in December, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary E. Funk on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Lewis Crawford Craighead died on July 10, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.²

Family

Mary E. Funk b. September, 1841, d. August 4, 1929

Marriage*

He married Mary E. Funk on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

William Levi Craighead+⁵ b. 1861, d. August 13, 1951
James Lewis Craighead+ b. March 18, 1866, d. December 24, 1958
Fannie Frances Craighead+⁶ b. August 11, 1867, d. June 25, 1972
Charles Amos Craighead+⁷ b. January 25, 1875, d. January 28, 1957
M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead+¹ b. June 6, 1881, d. December 14, 1974
Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead+⁸ b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Citations

[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S4108] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary E. Funk¹

F, b. September, 1841, d. August 4, 1929

Mary E. Funk was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born in September, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.¹ She married Lewis Crawford Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 10, 1861,her married name was Craighead. Mary E. Funk died on August 4, 1929 at age 87.²

Family

Lewis Crawford Craighead b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927

Marriage*

She married Lewis Crawford Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

William Levi Craighead+³ b. 1861, d. August 13, 1951
James Lewis Craighead+ b. March 18, 1866, d. December 24, 1958
Fannie Frances Craighead+⁴ b. August 11, 1867, d. June 25, 1972
Charles Amos Craighead+⁵ b. January 25, 1875, d. January 28, 1957
M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead+¹ b. June 6, 1881, d. December 14, 1974
Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead+⁶ b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Citations

[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S4108] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Timothy Craghead¹

M, b. 1777, d. 1809

Timothy Craghead was born in 1777 at Bedford Co., Virginia. He married Mary "Polly" Agee on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Timothy Craghead died in 1809 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

Family

Mary "Polly" Agee b. 1782, d. 1842

Marriage*

He married Mary "Polly" Agee on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Child

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead+ b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894

Citations

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

Mary "Polly" Agee¹

F, b. 1782, d. 1842

Mary "Polly" Agee was born in 1782 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Timothy Craghead on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 6, 1802,her married name was Craghead.¹ Mary "Polly" Agee died in 1842.

Family

Timothy Craghead b. 1777, d. 1809

Marriage*

She married Timothy Craghead on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Child

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead+ b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894

Citations

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

Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead^1,2

F, b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^3,1,4,5 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^3,1,4,5 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on October 5, 1907 at Virginia.^3,2 As of 1924,her married name was Pruett.³ She married Clifton Ford Pruett Sr., son of Commodore Pruett and Lucy M. Motley, in 1924.^3,6 Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead died on February 24, 2004 at Virginia at age 96.³ She L. Clara Pruett, 96, of Salem, went to be with her Lord, February 24, 2004. Mrs. Pruett was born October 5, 1907, a daughter of the late Pete Everette and Elzora Conner Craighead. She married Clifton F. Pruett in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1955. She was also preceded in death by four sons, Cliff Pruett, Jr., Wilbert "Bill" Pruett, Edward Pruett, and James Pruett. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel Baptist Church. Clara is survived by two devoted children, a son, Hugh T. Pruett and wife, Shirley of Troutville, and daughter, Dorothy Dehart of Salem. She raised four grandchildren, Vanessa, Lynn, Mary Beth, and James. She is also survived by an additional 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2004 at Lotz Salem Chapel officiated by Pastor Sam Huntley. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial donations to either the Benevolence or Missionary Funds of Gospel Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Sam Huntley, Gospel Baptist Church, 5921 Dow Hollow Road, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel. on February 26, 2004.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 481, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 99, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. b. May 15, 1902, d. September 27, 1955

Marriage*

Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead married Clifton Ford Pruett Sr., son of Commodore Pruett and Lucy M. Motley, in 1924.^3,6

Children

Clifton Ford Pruett Jr.+^3,6,7,8 b. September 4, 1926, d. September 7, 1975
Wilbert Whittle "Bill" Pruett+^3,6,7,8 b. January 30, 1929, d. October 1, 1957
Edward Temple Pruitt+^3,9,8,10 b. May 1, 1931, d. June 27, 1997
Dorothy Lillian "Doris" Pruett^3,8
Hugh Thomas Pruett Sr.^3,8
James Eldridge "Jim" Pruitt+³ b. January 9, 1942, d. December 17, 1972

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward T. Pruitt obituary in the Jun 29, 1997 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ethel Beatrice Craighead^1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1910, d. May 23, 1991

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^1,2,4 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^1,2,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

Ethel Beatrice Craighead was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-72-5888.⁷ She was born on July 3, 1910 at Virginia.^7,2,6 She married Issac Eldridge Spangler, son of William Winfield Spangler and Ardella Arminta "Della" Conner, on May 14, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^8,2,9 As of May 14, 1926,her married name was Spangler. Ethel Beatrice Craighead died on May 23, 1991 at Virginia at age 80.^7,2,6 She SHAWSVILLE - Mrs. Ethel C. Spangler, age 80, died May 23, 1991. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Haymaker, Virginia Beach, Va; six sons, Paul D. Spangler, Boones Mill; Bernard M. Spangler and Howard K. Spangler, Roanoke; John W. Spangler and Johnathan W. Spangler, both of Shawsville; David A. Spangler, Christiansburg; six sisters, Clara Pruitt, Salem; Ardella Green, Callaway; Stella Freeman, Roanoke; Trixie Poff, Bent Mountain; Gertrude Spencer, Big Ben, N. C; Augusta Craighead Pacitti, Copper Hill; two brothers, Dennis Craighead and David Craighead, Roanoke; also grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. Interment in the Spangler Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on May 24, 1991.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 107, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Issac Eldridge Spangler b. September 6, 1904, d. September 27, 1976

Marriage*

Ethel Beatrice Craighead married Issac Eldridge Spangler, son of William Winfield Spangler and Ardella Arminta "Della" Conner, on May 14, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^8,2,9

Children

Ray Spangler³
Paul Daniel Spangler Sr.+^5,8,2,10,11 b. March 15, 1927, d. March 28, 1993
Bernard Matthew Spangler+^{5,8,2,10,12,13,11} b. April 2, 1928, d. August 24, 1992
James Arnold Spangler+^8,2,10,14,11 b. October 20, 1929, d. February 17, 1983
John Winfield Spangler^{5,8,2,3,10,12,11} b. September 26, 1932, d. September 28, 2013
Billie Eugene Spangler^8,2,15,10,11 b. July 28, 1934, d. December 12, 1944
Howard Kenneth Spangler I+^{5,8,16,10,12,11} b. April 27, 1936, d. February 28, 2006
Mary Ruth Spangler+^{5,8,2,3,9,10,11} b. July 24, 1938, d. December 17, 2023
David Andrews/Andrew Spangler+^5,8,2,3,11 b. June 12, 1943, d. March 16, 2010
Jonathan Wainright Spangler^5,8,2,3,9,11 b. August 13, 1945, d. November 11, 2014
Avis Lee "Abe" Spangler^8,2,11 b. July 16, 1947, d. August 30, 1985

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Andrews Spangler obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel C. Spangler obituary in the May 24, 1991 edition.
[S8341] William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jonathan W. Spangler obituary in the Nov 16, 2014 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Spangler-Haymaker obituary in the Dec 20, 2023 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Kenneth Spangler, I, obituary in the Mar 2, 2006 edition.

Oliver Laverne Pacetti^1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1933, d. August 7, 2001

Father

Lawrence Zernie Pacetti^2,4,5 b. September 21, 1904, d. March 7, 1972

Mother

Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead^6,2,4,5 b. February 26, 1914, d. April 11, 1996

Oliver Laverne Pacetti was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 26, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Jean Grice, daughter of Sherman Grice and Beulah Janney, on September 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Oliver Laverne Pacetti and Betty Jean Grice were divorced on October 9, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Oliver Laverne Pacetti died on August 7, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.¹ He Oliver Laverne Pacetti, 68, of Bent Mountain, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2001 in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are one brother and his wife, Willard and Sharon Pacetti of Bent Mountain; four sisters, Aileen Greenwood of Floyd, Wanda Crowe of Bent Mountain, Gretta and husband Reggie Richardson of Floyd, Josephine and husband, James Carico of Bent Mountain; his former wife, Betty Grice of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews; special aunts and uncles; and good friends, James and Cosie MtCastle. Interment will be in Peter Craighead Cemetery, Copper Hill. on August 8, 2001.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 87, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Betty Jean Grice b. January 23, 1929

Marriage*

Oliver Laverne Pacetti married Betty Jean Grice, daughter of Sherman Grice and Beulah Janney, on September 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Divorce*

Oliver Laverne Pacetti and Betty Jean Grice were divorced on October 9, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Laverne Pacetti obit in the Aug 8, 2001 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Patricia Pacetti Crowe obituary in the Jul 6, 2010 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Augusta Craighead Pacetti obit in the Apr 12, 1996 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

George Dennis Craighead^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 29, 1909, d. August 17, 2002

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^1,6,7,4 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^1,6,7,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

George Dennis Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-10-2914.⁸ He was born on April 29, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 He married Odessa Mae Lilly on October 19, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5,10 George Dennis Craighead married Earsie Faye Bowling on January 8, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^11,9,4 George Dennis Craighead died on August 17, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^8,2,5 He CRAIGHEAD, George Dennis, 93, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2002. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Odessa Craighead; second wife, Earsie Faye Craighead; and his son, Dallas L. Craighead; and infant daughter, Shirley Jean; and numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Dennis and Anita Craighead, of Lynchburg, Earsie C. and Calvin Proctor, of Roanoke, Arthur and Rosemary Craighead, of Houston, Texas, Donna C. and Jerry Watson, of Goodview, David and Gail Craighead, of Mary Esther, Fla., Dewey and Sandy Craighead, of Houston, Texas, Carless and Vickie Craighead, of Goodview, Kathy C. and Charles Maddox, of Charlottesville, Deborah C. and Mark Fontaine, of Wytheville, Mary C. and Carlton Jefferson, of Henry, Bobby and Tammy Craighead, of Natural Bridge, Susan F. and Timothy Huffman, of Roanoke; four sisters, Clara Pruitte, Ardella Holt, Trixie Poff, and Stella Freeman; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; many friends and loved ones. Visitation will be Sunday, August 18, 2002 from 2 to 9 p.m. and Monday, August 19, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Bible Baptist Church, Garden City. Officiating is Rev. Tim Kirchoff and Rev. Jeff Gardner. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on August 18, 2002.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Child

Shirley Jean Craighead^2,12

Family 2

Odessa Mae Lilly b. September 7, 1917, d. June 27, 1937

Marriage*

George Dennis Craighead married Odessa Mae Lilly on October 19, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5,10

Children

Dennis Lee "Denny" Craighead+^2,11,3,4 b. November 30, 1935, d. November 2, 2014
Dallas Landon Craighead+^2,12,3,5,4 b. March 5, 1937, d. October 9, 1984

Family 3

Earsie Faye Bowling b. December 27, 1919, d. January 5, 1995

Marriage*

George Dennis Craighead married Earsie Faye Bowling on January 8, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^11,9,4

Children

Earsie Eloise Craighead+^9,2,12,3,4 b. January 8, 1941, d. February 10, 2014
George Arthur Craighead^2,11,4
Donna Mae Craighead^2,11,4
David Oris Craighead^2,11
Dewey Everett Craighead^2,11,4
Carless Eugene Craighead Sr.^2,4
Kathy Joy Craighead^2,11,4
Deborah Lynn Craighead^2,11,4
Mary Ellen Craighead^2,11,4
Bobby Ray Craighead^2,11,4
Susan Faye Craighead^2,11,4

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Dennis Craighead obituary in the Aug 18, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Lee Craighead obituary in the Nov 7, 2014 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craighead-Lilly marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earsie Faye Craighead obituary in the Jan 6, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earsie C. Proctor obituary in the Feb 12, 2014 edition.

Jerry Luther Allen Craighead^1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1905, d. February 20, 1972

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^1,4,5,6,3 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^1,4,5,6,3 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

His Social Security Number was 227-36-2811.⁷ Jerry Luther Allen Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on November 8, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Alma Gay Hall, daughter of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on March 2, 1932.^8,2,3 Jerry Luther Allen Craighead died on February 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁶

Family

Alma Gay Hall b. November 2, 1909, d. June 8, 1996

Marriage*

Jerry Luther Allen Craighead married Alma Gay Hall, daughter of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on March 2, 1932.^8,2,3

Child

Delbert Lewis Craighead+^8,2,9,3,10 b. May 30, 1934, d. October 26, 1978

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Gay Graighead obituary in the Jun 10, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wright Lawrence obituary in the Mar 9, 2016 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Billy Howard Craighead^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 31, 1917, d. July 5, 1981

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^{2,3,5,6,7,4,8} b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^{2,3,5,6,7,4,8} b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

Billy Howard Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8 He and Martha A. Blankenship were divorced.³ Billy Howard Craighead was born on August 31, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8 He married Martha A. Blankenship on April 27, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Billy Howard Craighead married Mary Frances Craighead, daughter of Edward Peter Craighead and Minnie Green Smith, in 1962.^3,8 Billy Howard Craighead died on July 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^1,8

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 162, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Martha A. Blankenship b. November 24, 1918

Divorce*

Billy Howard Craighead and Martha A. Blankenship were divorced.³

Marriage*

Billy Howard Craighead married Martha A. Blankenship on April 27, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4

Family 2

Mary Frances Craighead

Marriage*

Billy Howard Craighead married Mary Frances Craighead, daughter of Edward Peter Craighead and Minnie Green Smith, in 1962.^3,8

Citations

[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.

Elbert Lewis Craghead^1,2,3

M, b. September 26, 1915, d. August 12, 1984

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^1,2,4,5 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^1,2,4,5 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

His Social Security Number was 233-07-1374.⁶ Elbert Lewis Craghead married Ruby Jane Guthrie.² Elbert Lewis Craghead was born on September 26, 1915 at Virginia.^2,6,3 He died on August 12, 1984 at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 68.^6,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 227, District 41-408, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Coal miner⁷

Family

Ruby Jane Guthrie b. March 11, 1917, d. December 1, 2002

Marriage*

Elbert Lewis Craghead married Ruby Jane Guthrie.²

Children

Doris Jane Craghead²
Freda Lois Craighead²
Nathan Lewis Craighead^2,7
Ray Allen Craighead^2,7
Vernon Dean Craighead²

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5733] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996.
[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.

William Wheeler Sowder

M, b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913

Father

William Sowder^1,2,3 b. September 28, 1825, d. March 20, 1899

Mother

Mary Ann Thrash^1,2,3 b. September 24, 1828, d. January 30, 1905

William Wheeler Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.⁴ He was born on August 22, 1864 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Octavia Lee West, daughter of John Thrash West and Lydia Light, on February 12, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Wheeler Sowder died on February 8, 1913 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 48.⁴

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 63, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 80, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 145, District 139, Grant, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas

⁶

1910

Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas

⁷

Occupation

1900

Wagon maker⁶

Family

Octavia Lee West b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943

Marriage*

William Wheeler Sowder married Octavia Lee West, daughter of John Thrash West and Lydia Light, on February 12, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

May Sowder^6,7 b. September 11, 1886, d. May 25, 1959
Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder+^6,7 b. June 27, 1889, d. April 12, 1941
Hugh Sowder+^6,7 b. June 2, 1892, d. October 23, 1956
Raymond West "Ray" Sowder^6,7 b. December 18, 1898, d. February 14, 1971
Alice Sowder+⁷ b. August 7, 1903, d. December 27, 1983
Estelle R. Sowder^7,8 b. July 23, 1907, d. June 1, 1960
Elizabeth Sowder⁷ b. July 23, 1907, d. December 16, 1992

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
[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.

Marshall Levi Craighead^1,2,3

M, b. July 4, 1921, d. March 23, 1945

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^1,2,4,3 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^1,2,4,3 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

Marshall Levi Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 4, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Margaret Evelyn Blankenship on January 15, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 Marshall Levi Craighead died on March 23, 1945 at age 23; Died from a fractured cervical vertebre in a mining accident, probably in Elkhorn, West Virginia.^5,6

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁷

Family

Margaret Evelyn Blankenship b. October 3, 1919, d. May 28, 1968

Marriage*

Marshall Levi Craighead married Margaret Evelyn Blankenship on January 15, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^6,2,3

Children

James Buford "Jimmy" Craighead²
Wiley Alexander Craighead^2,7
Julie Elizabeth Ellen "Susie" Craighead^6,2,3
Donna Jane Craighead^2,3

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S743] Evelyn Nash, "Margaret Evelyn Blankenship," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar and Apr, 2002.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ardella Gay Craighead^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 30, 1926, d. November 13, 2011

Father

Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead^1,2,5,6 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974

Mother

Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner^1,2,5,6 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954

Ardella Gay Craighead was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on August 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8 She married James Albert Nichols, son of John Morgan Nichols and Mattie Lee Wray, on December 15, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8 As of December 15, 1941,her married name was Nichols. Ardella Gay Craighead and James Albert Nichols were divorced on April 25, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 Ardella Gay Craighead married Earnest Maynard Greene on September 7, 1972 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of September 7, 1972,her married name was Greene.⁸ Ardella Gay Craighead married Calvin Lambert Holt, son of Pinie Ollie Holt, on May 7, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,12,8 As of May 7, 1995,her married name was Holt.⁸ Ardella Gay Craighead died on November 13, 2011 at Virginia at age 85.⁷ She Ardella Gay Holt, 85, of Callaway, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sons and daughters, Erney Lee Nichols, Faye Dollman, Elsie Huffman, and Billy Nichols; and grandchildren, Betty Jo Guilliams and Roxanne Guilliams. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Aldridge, Jerline Guilliams, Linda Nichols and Ruth Foley; 14 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; sisters, Trixie Midkiff and Stella Freeman; and her best friends, Kent and Lisa Michaels. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin County. on November 15, 2011.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 162, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

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Family 1

James Albert Nichols b. June 9, 1922, d. November 25, 2006

Marriage*

Ardella Gay Craighead married James Albert Nichols, son of John Morgan Nichols and Mattie Lee Wray, on December 15, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8

Divorce*

Ardella Gay Craighead and James Albert Nichols were divorced on April 25, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,9

Children

Billy Gene Nichols^{10,13,4,14,7,15,8,16} b. November 1, 1943, d. March 15, 2011
Etheloleen Faye Nichols+^13,4,7,15,8 b. June 18, 1945, d. December 26, 1999
Virginia Ellen "Ginny" Nichols^{10,13,4,14,7,15,8,17,16}
Jerline Gertrude Nichols^{10,13,4,14,7,15,8,17,16}
Erney Lee "Ernie" Nichols^13,4,7,15,8 b. April 8, 1952, d. June 30, 1986
Linda Sue Nichols+^{10,13,4,14,7,15,8,17,16} b. December 23, 1954, d. December 27, 2020
Elsie Marie Nichols+^{10,13,4,7,15,8,16} b. March 11, 1958, d. April 2, 2009
Ruth Earleen Nichols^{10,13,4,14,7,15,8,17,16}

Family 2

Earnest Maynard Greene b. January 17, 1915, d. June 7, 1994

Marriage*

Ardella Gay Craighead married Earnest Maynard Greene on September 7, 1972 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8

Family 3

Calvin Lambert Holt b. April 9, 1925, d. November 29, 2005

Marriage*

Ardella Gay Craighead married Calvin Lambert Holt, son of Pinie Ollie Holt, on May 7, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,12,8

Citations

[S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Gay Holt obituary in the Nov 15, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Ellis Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 2002 edition.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye Nichols Dollman Haupt obituary in the Dec 28, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Gene Nichols obituary in the Mar 17, 2011 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Marie Beckner Huffman obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Albert Nichols obituary in the Nov 27, 2006 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Linda Sue Nichols obituary.