Frances Byar Nichols1,2,3

F, b. August 31, 1916, d. November 7, 2010
FatherHoward Cleveland Nichols1,4,5,2,6,3,7,8,9 b. September 11, 1888, d. December 18, 1953
MotherMada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner4,1,5,2,6,3,7,8,9 b. April 2, 1898, d. November 18, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-8478.10 Frances Byar Nichols was born on August 31, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,10,9 She married Ralph Emerson Lucado Sr. on October 13, 1938 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,3,7 As of October 13, 1938,her married name was Lucado.3 Frances Byar Nichols died on November 7, 2010 at Hernando Co., Florida, at age 94.3,10 She LUCADO, Frances Byar Nichols, Frances was born Aug. 31, 1916 in Roanoke, VA. to Howard C. and Mada Nichols. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1934. Frances married Ralph E. Lucado in 1938. They moved to Bristol, TN in 1946 and worked together at their family businesses, for 46 years. Frances managed the accounting for over 20 corporations and was proud of her long business career. They maintained a home in Naples and Brooksville, over the years. She was very creative and loved art, crafts, quilting and ceramics. Frances was predeceased by her husband Ralph. Survived by her daughter, Judith Miller (Bill) of Belleair; son, Ralph Jr. (Sheri) of Punta Gorda; grandchildren, Candice Lucado (George Campbell) of Cupertino CA, Jay Lucado of Tampa, Daniel Miller of Belleair and David Miller of Oviedo; two great grandchildren, Leland and Sylvia Frances Campbell of Cupertino, CA; two sisters, Barbara Hines of Albany, GA and Peggy McCormick of Salem, VA; two brothers, James Nichols of Memphis TN and Irving Nichols of Blacksberg, VA. Frances will always be remembered as a true Southern lady, and will be missed by her family and everyone who knew her. on November 10, 2010.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 43, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 97, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 19, District 119-5, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 26, District 82-5, Election District 82-5, Sullivan Co., Tennessee12

Occupation

1940Stenographer11
1950Bookkeeper12

Family

Ralph Emerson Lucado Sr. b. June 3, 1915, d. September 5, 1991
Marriage*Frances Byar Nichols married Ralph Emerson Lucado Sr. on October 13, 1938 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,3,7 
Children
  • Judith Byar "Judy" Lucado1,3,13,14
  • Ralph Emmerson Lucado Jr.1,3,13

Citations

  1. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  2. [S753] Irvin Dosser Nichols, "Genealogy Work of Irvin Dosser Nichols", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Frances Byar Nichols obituary in the Nov 10, 2010 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bette Nichols Gillespie obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.
  7. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the James Russell Nichols obituary in the Feb 22, 2017 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dosser Nichols obituary in the Jan 9, 2022 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Ralph E. Lucado, Sr. obituary in the Sep 7, 1991 edition.
  14. [S1707] Chillicothe Gazette, From the Judd-Lucado marriage announcement in the Jun 15, 1966 edition.

Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King1,2,3,4

F, b. April 5, 1940, d. February 13, 2009
FatherArvil Seth King1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. November 20, 1911, d. January 3, 1978
MotherIndie Florence Whitenack1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. March 7, 1914, d. February 8, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 231-52-2334.8 Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on April 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 She married Harlie Lewis Martin, son of Glyenver Allen Martin and Alda Virginia "Aldie" Sisson, on December 9, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 As of December 9, 1960,her married name was Martin. Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King died on February 13, 2009 at Virginia at age 68.5,8 She Elizabeth (Betty) King Martin, 68, of Check, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009. She was a devoted and faithful member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Betty served her church and community volunteering for numerous organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Harlie L. Martin, parents, Arvil and Indie King. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bubba) and Vickie Martin, of Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Chuck Rector, of Bedford; grandson, Daniel Edwards, of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Diane King, of Floyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; two nieces and spouses, Angie and Tom Petty, Brenda and Mark Peterson; nephew and spouse, Greg and Missy King; close neighbors known as Betty's second daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Larry Smith, of Check; and her special family at Havens Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Darren Landon officiating and Pastor Cecil W. Brown assisting. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing may make donations to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 15, 2009.5

Family

Harlie Lewis Martin b. April 9, 1933, d. May 8, 2003
Marriage*She married Harlie Lewis Martin, son of Glyenver Allen Martin and Alda Virginia "Aldie" Sisson, on December 9, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth King Martin obituary in the Feb 15, 2009 edition.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Indie Whitenack King obituary in the Feb 17, 1977 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Lee King obituary in the Mar 25, 2010 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlie Lewis Martin obituary in the May 10, 2003 edition.
  11. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Gloria Ann Agee1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 2, 1942, d. October 17, 2005
FatherGeorge Lee Agee2,6,5 b. March 2, 1904, d. December 10, 1979
MotherAbbie Mary Thompson1,2,6,5 b. December 26, 1902, d. January 14, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-9619.7 Gloria Ann Agee was born on September 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,8,5 She married Herman Dennis Martin, son of Glyenver Allen Martin and Alda Virginia "Aldie" Sisson, on November 3, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,8 As of November 3, 1961,her married name was Martin.8 Gloria Ann Agee and Herman Dennis Martin were divorced on March 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 As of July 15, 1969,her married name was Bolen.5 Gloria Ann Agee married Jess Arlen Bolen on July 15, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6,5 Gloria Ann Agee died on October 17, 2005 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.7,6 She Gloria Agee Bolen, 63, of Vinton, died in her home on Tuesday October 17, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Abbie Agee; and two sisters, Beulah Wilson and Verna Hartman. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jess Arlen Bolen; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mark Petersen; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Kimberly Bolen; three grandchildren, Jonathan Petersen, Derrick Bolen and Victoria Bolen; four sisters, Doris Conner, Lucille Sink, Mary DeWeese and Vannie Sue Hale and husband, Edgar; one brother, Ken Agee. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2005. The Rev. Andy Rice will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. A special thanks to friends, family and Medi Home Hospice Group for their support and care through our difficult times. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131 on October 19, 2005.6

Family 1

Herman Dennis Martin b. December 18, 1941, d. November 17, 1984
Marriage*She married Herman Dennis Martin, son of Glyenver Allen Martin and Alda Virginia "Aldie" Sisson, on November 3, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,8 
Divorce* Gloria Ann Agee and Herman Dennis Martin were divorced on March 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 
Child
  • Brenda Gail Martin3,4,6,5

Family 2

Jess Arlen Bolen b. July 31, 1938, d. January 23, 2011
Marriage*Gloria Ann Agee married Jess Arlen Bolen on July 15, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Thompson Agee obituary in the Jan 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Agee Wilson obituary in the Jun 7, 2003 edition.
  3. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  4. [S1047] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 17.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gloria Agee Bolen obitutary in the Oct 19, 2005 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Lila Lee Huffman1,2

F, b. circa 1913
     Lila Lee Huffman was born circa 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Roy Carlton Conner, son of John William Conner and Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, on December 8, 1934 at Fairview, Virginia.1,2 As of December 8, 1934,her married name was Conner.2 Lila Lee Huffman and Roy Carlton Conner were divorced on October 10, 1938 at Virginia.1,2

Family

Roy Carlton Conner b. September 9, 1906, d. October 11, 1957
Marriage*Lila Lee Huffman married Roy Carlton Conner, son of John William Conner and Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, on December 8, 1934 at Fairview, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Lila Lee Huffman and Roy Carlton Conner were divorced on October 10, 1938 at Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Eula Ethel Akers1

F, b. circa 1910
     Eula Ethel Akers was born circa 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Roy Carlton Conner, son of John William Conner and Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, on November 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of November 12, 1941,her married name was Conner.1 Eula Ethel Akers and Roy Carlton Conner were divorced on February 18, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3

Family

Roy Carlton Conner b. September 9, 1906, d. October 11, 1957
Marriage*Eula Ethel Akers married Roy Carlton Conner, son of John William Conner and Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, on November 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Eula Ethel Akers and Roy Carlton Conner were divorced on February 18, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Howard Berkley Nichols1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 25, 1919, d. January 30, 2000
FatherHoward Cleveland Nichols6,7,8,9,10,11,12,3,13,14 b. September 11, 1888, d. December 18, 1953
MotherMada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner7,6,8,9,10,11,12,3,13,14 b. April 2, 1898, d. November 18, 1989
     Howard Berkley Nichols was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,15 His Social Security Number was 225-14-8346.12 He was born on January 25, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,2,12,15,5 He married Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Peters on February 22, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Howard Berkley Nichols died on January 30, 2000 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,12,4,15 He NICHOLS, Howard Berkley, 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 30, 2000. He was retired, with 42 years of service with Norfolk Southern Railroad. Surviving is his wife, Ruth "Betty" Nichols; brothers, James R. Nichols, Germantown, Tennessee, I. Dosser Nichols, New Castle, Virginia; sisters, Peggy N. McCormick, Roanoke, Frances N. Lucado, Largo, Florida, Barbara N. Hines, Albany, Georgia, Bette N. Gillespie, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be in the Chapel of Light at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 1, 2000.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 43, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 97, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 131, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 122, District 120-49, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1950Railroad office clerk16

Family

Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Peters b. January 16, 1923
Marriage*Howard Berkley Nichols married Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Peters on February 22, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Berkley Nichols obituary in the Feb 1, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S753] Irvin Dosser Nichols, "Genealogy Work of Irvin Dosser Nichols", Ancestral File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bette Nichols Gillespie obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the James Russell Nichols obituary in the Feb 22, 2017 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dosser Nichols obituary in the Jan 9, 2022 edition.
  15. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Charles Maynard Martin1,2,3

M, b. February 18, 1928, d. August, 1989
     Charles Maynard Martin was born on February 18, 1928 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Myra Joy Conner, daughter of Burnley Hampton Conner and Ethel Myrtle Jones, on June 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Charles Maynard Martin died in August, 1989 at age 61.1

Family

Myra Joy Conner
Marriage*He married Myra Joy Conner, daughter of Burnley Hampton Conner and Ethel Myrtle Jones, on June 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Stephen Maynard Martin2
  • Cynthia Joy Martin2
  • Sharon Lynne Martin2

Citations

  1. [S789] Myra Martin Meadows, "Charles Martin," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 9, 2002.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Evelyn Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. December 7, 1914, d. March 31, 1936
FatherJohn William Conner1,2,5,6,3,4 b. May 11, 1877, d. January 9, 1952
MotherLaura E. Udoxey Sisson1,2,5,6,3,4 b. October 15, 1879, d. October 26, 1965
     Dorothy Evelyn Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 She was born on December 7, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on March 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21.3,4 She The funeral for Miss Dorothy Evelyn Conner, of Edgewood, who died yesterday morning in a local hospital following a brief illness, will be conducted this afternoon. Interment will be in Sherwood. Pallbearers will be: Bob Wheeler, Morris Stump, John James, Russell Reynolds, Jack Light and Jessie Britten. Flower bearers will be: Miss Warren, Mrs. Cromer, Mrs. Light, Mrs. E. C. Wright, Mrs. Brookner, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Haley, Mrs. V. T. Doyle, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. W. M. Page, Mrs. Shepherd, Mary Shafer, Doris Moore, Jimmie Richardson, Mrs. Mahone, Dorothy Dean, Mrs. Stump, Claudine Poff, Mrs. McFalls, Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Dollle Woods and Neville Thacker. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conner, and three brothers and a sister, B. H. Conner, R. C. Conner and E. D. Conner and Mrs. Roy Shepherd. on April 1, 1936.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 157, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 128, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Dorothy Evelyn Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1936 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Chloe Dovie Austin1,2,3

F, b. November 4, 1898, d. May 7, 1983
FatherEddie Wade Austin1,3,4 b. February 28, 1878, d. August 28, 1930
MotherMalisha Missouri Conner1,3,4 b. April 15, 1881, d. December 14, 1898
     Chloe Dovie Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She Chloe's mother died when she was six weeks old and she was raised by her grandparents, William and Sarah Conner. Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6576.7 She was born on November 4, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7,3 She married Clyde Harmon Board, son of Erasmus M. "Ras" Board and Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 1, 1917,her married name was Board. Chloe Dovie Austin and Clyde Harmon Board were divorced before May 14, 1940.8 As of before 1960,her married name was Young.4 Chloe Dovie Austin married Unknown Young before 1960.4 As of November 5, 1960,her married name was Lassiter.4 Chloe Dovie Austin married John Wiley Lassiter on November 5, 1960 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.4 Chloe Dovie Austin died on May 7, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 84.5,6,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 137, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather William H. Conner9
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather William H. Conner10
1920Dwelling 81, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 393, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 502, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Seamstress8

Family 1

Clyde Harmon Board b. March 2, 1896, d. February 25, 1954
Marriage*Chloe Dovie Austin married Clyde Harmon Board, son of Erasmus M. "Ras" Board and Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Chloe Dovie Austin and Clyde Harmon Board were divorced before May 14, 1940.8 
Children

Family 2

Unknown Young
Marriage*Chloe Dovie Austin married Unknown Young before 1960.4 

Family 3

John Wiley Lassiter b. November 9, 1903, d. November 17, 1976
Marriage*Chloe Dovie Austin married John Wiley Lassiter on November 5, 1960 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Board Jr., obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Juanita McClurg.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. August 8, 1928, d. July 13, 2009
FatherHoward Cleveland Nichols1,4,8,6,9,10 b. September 11, 1888, d. December 18, 1953
MotherMada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner1,4,8,6,9,10 b. April 2, 1898, d. November 18, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6245.11 Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols was born on August 8, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8,7,11 She married Earl Vivian "E. V." Gillespie Jr. in October, 1948.2,8,9 As of October, 1948,her married name was Gillespie.2 Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols died on July 13, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.8,12,11 She Bette Nichols Gillespie, 80, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 13, 2009. She was born August 8, 1928, daughter of the late Howard and Mada Nichols. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, E.V. Gillespie Jr., and a brother, Howard Nichols. Mrs. Gillespie retired from General Electric. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, and was very devoted to her family. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Porginski and her husband, Dane, of Greenville, S.C., Cydney Allen and her husband, Doug, of Roanoke, Earl Gillespie and his wife, Lisa, of Wilmington, N.C., grandchildren, Chad Porginski, Dana Cowden and husband, Ryan, Riann and Kyle Allen, Brandy Helton and her husband, Aaron, Mandi Gillespie, Ashley Champion and husband, Todd; great-grandchildren, Alexis Blair Helton, Luke Aaron Helton, and Noah Dane Cowden; brothers, Jimmy and Dosser Nichols; sisters, Frances Lucado, Barbara Hines and Peggy McCormick; several nieces and nephews and other family members. Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at The Court at Roanoke for the love and care that they gave our mother. on July 14, 2009.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 97, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 131, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 165, District 120-32, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Earl Vivian "E. V." Gillespie Jr. b. February 26, 1925, d. January 30, 2005
Marriage*Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols married Earl Vivian "E. V." Gillespie Jr. in October, 1948.2,8,9 
Children
  • Cynthia Blair Gillespie2,8,14,13
  • Cydney Dale Gillespie2,8
  • Earl Vivian Gillespie III2,8,14

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the E. V. Gillespie obituary in the Feb 2, 2005 edition.
  3. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  4. [S753] Irvin Dosser Nichols, "Genealogy Work of Irvin Dosser Nichols", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1735] Letter, Peggy Nichols to Gladys Schaffer, Aug 11, 2008.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bette Nichols Gillespie obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.
  9. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the James Russell Nichols obituary in the Feb 22, 2017 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dosser Nichols obituary in the Jan 9, 2022 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clyde Harmon Board1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 2, 1896, d. February 25, 1954
FatherErasmus M. "Ras" Board3,6,5 b. February 8, 1872, d. February 6, 1916
MotherLaura Elizabeth DeWeese3,7,6,5 b. May 4, 1873, d. January 19, 1955
     Clyde Harmon Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 He was born on March 2, 1896 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,4,5 He married Chloe Dovie Austin, daughter of Eddie Wade Austin and Malisha Missouri Conner, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin were divorced before May 14, 1940.9 Clyde Harmon Board died on February 25, 1954 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 162, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 134, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 81, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 393, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920General store merchant10
1930Coal loader11

Family

Chloe Dovie Austin b. November 4, 1898, d. May 7, 1983
Marriage*Clyde Harmon Board married Chloe Dovie Austin, daughter of Eddie Wade Austin and Malisha Missouri Conner, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin were divorced before May 14, 1940.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Board Jr., obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Juanita McClurg.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clyde Harmon Board Jr.1,2

M, b. October 4, 1918, d. October 21, 2008
FatherClyde Harmon Board1,2,3,4,5 b. March 2, 1896, d. February 25, 1954
MotherChloe Dovie Austin1,2,3,4,5 b. November 4, 1898, d. May 7, 1983
     Clyde Harmon Board Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on October 4, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He married Stella Eskline Wood on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Clyde Harmon Board Jr. died on October 21, 2008 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 90.5 He Clyde H. Board Jr., 90, of Cherry Hill Estates died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in Ocala Fla. He was formerly of Glasgow, Va., Fort Myers, Fla., Decatur, Ill., Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Va. He was the son of Clyde Board Sr. and Chole Conner Board. He was born on October 4, 1918, in Floyd County, Va., and attended Christiansburg High School where he played football, baseball, basketball and he was on the boxing team. He was also a member of Masons Chapter in Lexington, Va. He served in the United States Marines near the end of World War II. He owned and operated Board Electric & Appliance Company on 35th Street and later on Ingleside Road during the 50's and 60's in Norfolk, Va. He was an electrician at the Virginian Railroad coal piers in Norfolk, Va. Following the merger of the Virginian with the Norfolk and Western, he serviced passenger trains and eventually moved to the Round House in Norfolk, Va. Later he was promoted and transferred to the Chicago, Ill., area as the Head Round House foreman. He eventually took a transfer to Decatur, Ill., where he was responsible for all the electrical work covering about five Midwest states for the railroad. He was also nominated as engineer of the year by the Illinois Power Company during his assignment in the Chicago area. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad which later merger into the Norfolk and Southern after 33 years of service at the age of 57 and moved to his cattle farm in Glasgow, Va. He retired again moving to his Florida homes in the late 90's. He also helped resurrect the AARP Chapter in Lexington, Va., as well aided in forming the Chapters in Rockbridge and other surrounding counties while living in Glasgow. He also managed the men's fast pitch softball team from the Virginian Railroad for many years while living in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his wife, Stella, of Ocala; his daughters, Patsy Smith, of Glasgow, Va., and Darleen Kessinger, of Helena, Ala; and sons, Clyde Board III, of Portsmouth, N.H., Howard Board, of Ellicott City, Md., and Fred Board, of Houston, Texas; four grandsons; seven granddaughters; two stepgranddaughters; and one stepgrandson; six greatgrandsons; six greatgranddaughters; two nieces; and two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Junita; brother, Howard; and grandsons, Billy Smith and Chris Board. A funeral service will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington, Va., with the Rev. William Thomas officiating. Viewing will be held one hour before the service. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2008, at the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. Graveside services will be handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. on October 24, 2008.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 393, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Stella Eskline Wood b. November 30, 1920, d. April 26, 2014
Marriage*Clyde Harmon Board Jr. married Stella Eskline Wood on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Clyde Harmon Board III2,5
  • Patricia Ann "Patty" "Patsy" Board2,5
  • Howard Edward Board2,5
  • Fred Arthur Board2,5
  • Darleen Faye Board2,5

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Board Jr., obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Juanita Blondeen Board1,2

F, b. February 3, 1921, d. March 28, 1983
FatherClyde Harmon Board1,3,4 b. March 2, 1896, d. February 25, 1954
MotherChloe Dovie Austin1,3,4,5 b. November 4, 1898, d. May 7, 1983
     Juanita Blondeen Board married George Houseman.1,2 Juanita Blondeen Board and George Houseman were divorced.2 Juanita Blondeen Board married Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg.2 Her Social Security Number was 282-40-0720.6 Juanita Blondeen Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 Her married name was Houseman.1 She married John P. White.1,2 Her married name was McClurg. Her married name was White. Juanita Blondeen Board was born on February 3, 1921 at Virginia.7,8,6 She and Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg were divorced on February 25, 1963 at Lake Co., Ohio.9 Juanita Blondeen Board died on March 28, 1983 at Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 62.7,8,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 393, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 502, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Seamstress5

Family 1

John P. White
Marriage*Juanita Blondeen Board married John P. White.1,2 

Family 2

Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg b. March 5, 1926, d. April 11, 2008
Marriage*Juanita Blondeen Board married Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg.2 
Divorce* Juanita Blondeen Board and Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg were divorced on February 25, 1963 at Lake Co., Ohio.9 
Children
  • Harry McClurg2
  • Hally McClurg2

Family 3

George Houseman
Divorce*Juanita Blondeen Board and George Houseman were divorced.2 
Marriage* Juanita Blondeen Board married George Houseman.1,2 
Children
  • Judi Houseman2
  • John Rodney Houseman2

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Juanita McClurg.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Board Jr., obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Howard Henry Board1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 14, 1924, d. February 10, 1994
FatherClyde Harmon Board1,6,7,4 b. March 2, 1896, d. February 25, 1954
MotherChloe Dovie Austin1,6,7,8,4 b. November 4, 1898, d. May 7, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7140.9 Howard Henry Board was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.3 He was born on July 14, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.1,9,2,4,5 He died on February 10, 1994 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.9,2,3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 393, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 502, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Board Jr., obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stella Eskline Wood1

F, b. November 30, 1920, d. April 26, 2014
     Stella Eskline Wood was born on November 30, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Clyde Harmon Board Jr., son of Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin, on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of November 18, 1939,her married name was Board. Stella Eskline Wood died on April 26, 2014 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 93.4,5 She Stella Wood Board, 93, of Glasgow, died Saturday, April 26, 2014. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va. on April 27, 2014.4

Family

Clyde Harmon Board Jr. b. October 4, 1918, d. October 21, 2008
Marriage*She married Clyde Harmon Board Jr., son of Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin, on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Clyde Harmon Board III6,7
  • Patricia Ann "Patty" "Patsy" Board6,7
  • Howard Edward Board6,7
  • Fred Arthur Board6,7
  • Darleen Faye Board6,7

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Wood Board obituary in the Apr 27, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde H. Board Jr., obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.