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Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney¹

F, b. December 14, 1846, d. June 15, 1920

Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 She was born on December 14, 1846 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 She married James Henry Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Catherine Elmore, on November 22, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of November 22, 1866,her married name was Craft. Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney died on June 15, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,1

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 100, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1880

Dwelling 175, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1900

Dwelling 208, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 138, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 143, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son-in-law John Paxton⁹

Family

James Henry Craft b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910

Marriage*

Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney married James Henry Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Catherine Elmore, on November 22, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3

Children

Awilda W. Craft+^5,10,6,11 b. December 12, 1868, d. May 21, 1898
Nancy Jane "Nannie" Craft+^5,6,7 b. February 2, 1870, d. February 2, 1958
Martha Craft⁶ b. January 2, 1871, d. December 9, 1899
Sallie Elizabeth Craft+^6,11 b. January 2, 1871, d. March 24, 1936
Louise Mae "Lena" Craft+^6,11 b. 1874, d. August 3, 1951
Ella Virginia Craft+^6,11 b. February, 1876, d. April 4, 1926
Petty D. "Lena" Craft+^10,6 b. December 1, 1879, d. October 30, 1954
Etta Craft¹² b. circa 1882, d. December 25, 1885
Looney Marshall Craft+^10,7,11,13 b. May 23, 1885, d. December 30, 1941

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Bertha May Crowder¹

F, b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970

Father

Joel Elmore Crowder^2,1 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Mother

Elmira Maria Crawford^2,1 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6272.³ Bertha May Crowder was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 23, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Arthur Marion Lee on April 8, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 8, 1906,her married name was Lee. Bertha May Crowder died on August 15, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 77, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 28, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 345, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Boarding house keeper⁶

Family

Arthur Marion Lee b. October 29, 1871, d. May 7, 1942

Marriage*

Bertha May Crowder married Arthur Marion Lee on April 8, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Hilda Crystal Lee^5,6 b. February 12, 1907, d. February 18, 1953
Harry Bruce Lee^5,6 b. June 3, 1908, d. July 7, 1969
William Fitzue Lee⁵ b. November 21, 1909, d. July 28, 1910
Pauline Virginia Lee+⁶ b. December 7, 1911, d. April 4, 1996
Charles Luther Lee+^6,7,9 b. January 10, 1914, d. June 20, 1952
Jonathan Afton "John" Lee^6,8 b. February 17, 1916, d. December 23, 1979
Herbert Darwin Lee^6,7,8 b. September 22, 1917, d. December, 1965
Helen Sue Lee+^7,8,10 b. March 11, 1922, d. November 17, 2009
Betty L. Lee+^7,8 b. March 7, 1924, d. July 1, 2003

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen L. Lockett obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.

Harriet Elizabeth Crowder^1,2

F, b. October 30, 1885, d. May 23, 1916

Father

Joel Elmore Crowder^3,1,4,2 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Mother

Elmira Maria Crawford^1,4,2 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Harriet Elizabeth Crowder was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on October 30, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1,5 She married Looney Marshall Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on November 8, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 8, 1906,her married name was Craft. Harriet Elizabeth Crowder died on May 23, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 30.^3,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 130, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Looney Marshall Craft b. May 23, 1885, d. December 30, 1941

Marriage*

Harriet Elizabeth Crowder married Looney Marshall Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on November 8, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Victoria Isabel Hale^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 26, 1871, d. January 15, 1930

Father

Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale^1,3,4,5 b. September 27, 1847, d. July 21, 1921

Mother

Hannah Alice Carr^1,3,4,5 b. July 28, 1842, d. March 20, 1914

Victoria Isabel Hale was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 She was born on April 26, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She married George Washington Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of October 10, 1889,her married name was Conner. Victoria Isabel Hale died on January 15, 1930 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.^6,2,4,5

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 58, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 179, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 52, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 89, District 106, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

George Washington Conner b. March 8, 1868, d. September 4, 1940

Marriage*

Victoria Isabel Hale married George Washington Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Celeste Lee "Celestie" Conner+^8,9,11 b. July 24, 1891, d. June 3, 1981
James Everette Conner+^8,9,12,5 b. November 16, 1892, d. May 10, 1969
Lila Bell Conner b. circa 1894, d. before June 18, 1900
Arthur Eldridge Conner Sr.+^8,9,5 b. September 20, 1895, d. December 27, 1969
Harlie McKinley Conner+^8,9,5 b. March 8, 1898, d. October 4, 1981
Fred C. "Freddie" Conner⁹ b. November 16, 1903, d. April 1, 1921
Grace Mae "Gracie" Conner^9,10,11,13 b. September 27, 1904, d. October 29, 1992
Wayne Alvin Conner+^9,10,5 b. April 4, 1908, d. November 16, 1975

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S721] Mabel Conner Wickham and Mary Conner Williams, Conner Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[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.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Mae Conner Bandy obituary in the Nov 1, 1992 edition.

Bernie B. Crowder^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 25, 1888, d. August 14, 1917

Father

Joel Elmore Crowder^1,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Mother

Elmira Maria Crawford^1,4 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Bernie B. Crowder was born on February 25, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He died on August 14, 1917 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 29.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 127, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Occupation

1910

Steam shovel crane man²

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."

Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder^1,2

M, b. August 7, 1892, d. June, 1978

Father

Joel Elmore Crowder^3,1,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Mother

Elmira Maria Crawford^3,4 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 297 Dogwood Avenue, Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado.⁵ His Social Security Number was 523-12-8164.⁶ He was born on August 7, 1892 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Hallie V. G. Carper on January 6, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder died in June, 1978 at age 85.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 76, District 8, Precinct 3, Delta Co., Colorado

⁷

1940

Dwelling 76, District 15-8, Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado

⁸

Occupation

1930

Dairy farmer⁷

1940

Farmer⁸

Family

Hallie V. G. Carper b. March 12, 1895, d. August 12, 1988

Marriage*

Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder married Hallie V. G. Carper on January 6, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S3879] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Delta Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder^1,2,3

F, b. April 4, 1894, d. December 6, 1969

Father

Joel Elmore Crowder^4,5,1 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Mother

Elmira Maria Crawford^4,1 b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on April 4, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 She married Jacob Wade Price, son of Harvey L. Price and Mary S. Sizer, on November 21, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 21, 1911,her married name was Price. Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder died on December 6, 1969 at age 75.^6,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

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1910

Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 123, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 122, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 318, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Jacob Wade Price b. June 11, 1886, d. March 5, 1961

Marriage*

Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder married Jacob Wade Price, son of Harvey L. Price and Mary S. Sizer, on November 21, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Arlington W. Price^7,8 b. June 16, 1913, d. November 26, 1988
Leonard S. Price^7,8,9 b. May 6, 1918, d. April 5, 1990

Citations

[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[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.

Corine Naomi Crowder^1,2

F, b. March 27, 1898, d. February 12, 1990

Father

Joel Elmore Crowder^3,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Mother

Elmira Maria Crawford³ b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Her Social Security Number was 325-22-9701.⁵ Corine Naomi Crowder was buried at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1212 East Washington Street, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.² She was born on March 27, 1898 at Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth date of Mar 21, 1900. The 1900 Census confirms this.^2,5,3 As of 1921,her married name was Nicola.¹ She married John D. Nicola in 1921.¹ Corine Naomi Crowder died on February 12, 1990 at age 91.^2,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 79, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her sister Bertha⁶

1930

Dwelling 150, District 20, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

⁷

1940

Dwelling 244, District 99-38, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

⁸

Family

John D. Nicola b. September 1, 1893, d. July 11, 1950

Marriage*

Corine Naomi Crowder married John D. Nicola in 1921.¹

Children

Katherine/Catherine Nicola^7,8
John D. Nicola Jr.^7,8 b. February 27, 1929, d. September 2, 1993

Citations

[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S3880] Elmhurst Cemetery, Will Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[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.
[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.

Caroline Leffel^1,2

F, b. September 9, 1858

Father

Jacob Leffel^1,2 b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880

Mother

Mariah Fischer^1,2 b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880

Caroline Leffel was born on September 9, 1858 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She married Jonathan Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 18, 1878,her married name was Craft. As of November 9, 1896,her married name was Looney.³ Caroline Leffel married Marshall Phillip Looney on November 9, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 132, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

Jonathan Craft b. October 30, 1852, d. May 3, 1886

Marriage*

Caroline Leffel married Jonathan Craft, son of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

R.? Craft^2,4 b. December 6, 1879
Bessie Craft² b. November 10, 1880
C. Milton Craft² b. August, 1883

Family 2

Marshall Phillip Looney b. circa 1868

Marriage*

Caroline Leffel married Marshall Phillip Looney on November 9, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

William Michael Wagener^1,2

M, b. 1862, d. 1944

Father

Elisha B. Wagener¹

Mother

Cynthia Unknown¹

William Michael Wagener was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born in 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Amanda W. Craft, daughter of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 William Michael Wagener died in 1944.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 105, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 33, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 183, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 342, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1910		General store merchant⁴
1920		General store merchant⁵
1930		General store merchant⁶
1940		General store owner and merchant⁷

Family

Amanda W. Craft b. February 24, 1864, d. March 4, 1945

Marriage*

William Michael Wagener married Amanda W. Craft, daughter of John Spencer Craft and Sarah "Sally" Elmore, on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dennis Nathan Lawler^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949

Dennis Nathan Lawler was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,5,7 He was born on June 26, 1882 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1883.^2,6,7 He married Stella Watt Hancock, daughter of Robert Watt Hancock and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb, circa 1913 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,8,7 Dennis Nathan Lawler died on April 21, 1949 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁷

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 60, District 77, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 257, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Railroad shop car repairman⁹
1930		Steam railroad inspector⁸
1940		Railroad break repairer¹⁰

Family

Stella Watt Hancock b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983

Marriage*

Dennis Nathan Lawler married Stella Watt Hancock, daughter of Robert Watt Hancock and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb, circa 1913 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,8,7

Children

Louise Aurelia Lawler+^{1,8,9,3,11,12} b. March 8, 1915, d. November 14, 1998
Mary Magdalene Lawler+^1,8,9,3,13,7 b. May 1, 1917, d. October 16, 1989
Lillian Estelle Lawler^{1,8,9,3,10,14} b. September 10, 1919, d. July 22, 1985
Eugene Dennis Lawler^1,8,3,7 b. January 4, 1921, d. June 2, 1934
Ruth Eleanor Lawler+^{1,8,3,10,12,11} b. October 18, 1923, d. May 1, 2004
Robert Lee Lawler+^{1,8,3,10,12,14} b. September 7, 1927, d. February 3, 1995
Martha Elizabeth Lawler+^1,8,3,10,12 b. December 26, 1928, d. January 16, 2007
Phyllis Rhea Lawler^1,3,10,11,14 b. October 5, 1931, d. January 25, 1994
James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler^1,3,10,12,11 b. April 13, 1934, d. April 6, 2001
Harry Joseph Lawler+^1,3,4,10,12 b. February 19, 1938, d. September 8, 2009

Citations

[S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1965] Nicely Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.nicelyfuneralhome.com/obituary.pl, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
[S1573] Atlanta Journal-Constitution, From the Harry Joseph Lawler obituary in the Sep 10, 2009 edition.
[S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Lawler obituary in Feb 5, 1995 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William O. Manning/Mannon¹

M, b. circa 1796, d. after 1870

William O. Manning/Mannon was born circa 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith circa 1815.¹ William O. Manning/Mannon died after 1870.

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 825, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

Occupation

1850

Farmer²

Family

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith b. circa 1800, d. after 1870

Marriage*

William O. Manning/Mannon married Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith circa 1815.¹

Children

Claiborne L. Manning
Cary Manning+ b. circa 1816

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Emma Odell Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1869, d. October 2, 1937

Father

Albert Conner^1,5,6,2,4 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913

Mother

Mary Jane Iddings^1,5,6,2,4 b. December 27, 1844, d. March 26, 1921

Emma Odell Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on April 22, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married James William Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of May 2, 1889,her married name was Wilson. Emma Odell Conner died on October 2, 1937 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 68; Died in an auto accident.⁸

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1880

Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 133, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 64, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Oliver¹²

1930

Dwelling 142, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Oliver¹³

Occupation

1910

Farmer¹¹

Family

James William Wilson b. February 18, 1865, d. before May 10, 1910

Marriage*

Emma Odell Conner married James William Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Oliver Blaine Wilson+^10,11,3 b. April 14, 1890, d. 1961
Luella Gains Wilson+^10,11,14 b. September 13, 1890, d. November 18, 1963

Citations

[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S765] Rick Clawson (great-grandson of Oliver B. Wilson), Wilson Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 12, 2003.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith¹

F, b. circa 1800, d. after 1870

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith was born circa 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married William O. Manning/Mannon circa 1815.¹ As of circa 1815,her married name was Manning/Mannon. Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith died after 1870.

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 825, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

William O. Manning/Mannon b. circa 1796, d. after 1870

Marriage*

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith married William O. Manning/Mannon circa 1815.¹

Children

Claiborne L. Manning
Cary Manning+ b. circa 1816

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jacob Leffel

M, b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880

Jacob Leffel was born on March 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Mariah Fischer in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. Jacob Leffel died before June 15, 1880.

Family

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

Marriage*

He married Mariah Fischer in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.

Children

Martha Adeline Leffel+¹ b. January 5, 1854, d. February 28, 1918
Caroline Leffel+^1,2 b. September 9, 1858

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Mariah Fischer

F, b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880

Mariah Fischer was born circa 1815 at Virginia. She married Jacob Leffel in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. As of 1834,her married name was Leffel. Mariah Fischer died after June 15, 1880.

Family

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

Marriage*

She married Jacob Leffel in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.

Children

Martha Adeline Leffel+¹ b. January 5, 1854, d. February 28, 1918
Caroline Leffel+^1,2 b. September 9, 1858

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

John Jesse Wade Leffel

M, b. January 28, 1853, d. November 15, 1922

John Jesse Wade Leffel was born on January 28, 1853 at Craig Co., Virginia. He married Nancy Virginia Caldwell, daughter of Lloyd Caldwell and Susanna Martha Hendrickson, on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ John Jesse Wade Leffel died on November 15, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.

Family

Nancy Virginia Caldwell b. August 30, 1862, d. January 24, 1934

Marriage*

He married Nancy Virginia Caldwell, daughter of Lloyd Caldwell and Susanna Martha Hendrickson, on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Dolly Ann Leffel+² b. January 24, 1890, d. August 24, 1962

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Nancy Virginia Caldwell¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Child

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

Citations

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

Benjamin Richard Craft Sr.

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

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

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Children

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

Citations

[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S57] Beverly Brown (Great-granddaughter of James Craft), "James & Christina Looney Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 11, 2003.
[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S2414] Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708697

Walter Monroe Craft^1,2,3

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1880

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

⁴

1900

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

⁶

1910

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

⁷

1920

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

⁸

1930

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

⁹

1940

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

¹⁰

Occupation

1900		Sawmill engineer⁶
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹
1940		Farmer¹⁰

Family

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

Marriage*

Walter Monroe Craft married Susan Miller Niday, daughter of John Alexander Niday and Nancy Evaline "Evaline" Bradley, on June 24, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

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

Citations

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

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

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

Father

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

Mother

Mary Jane Iddings^6,1,7,5 b. December 27, 1844, d. March 26, 1921

Tabitha Frances Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 22, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Aug 31, 1872.^7,5 She married Joseph Hardin Custer, son of Joseph S. Custer and Elizabeth Ann Reed, on March 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 As of March 1, 1894,her married name was Custer. Tabitha Frances Conner died on January 25, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

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

Enumerated as "Bertie"⁹

1910

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

¹⁰

1920

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

1930

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

1940

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

¹¹

Family

Joseph Hardin Custer b. November, 1874

Marriage*

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

Children

Willard Harvey Custer+^9,10,5 b. December 8, 1894, d. October 17, 1978
Effie M. Custer^10,5 b. January 23, 1901, d. November 11, 1966
Ida O. Custer+^10,2,12 b. November 10, 1902, d. December, 1983
Fred Bain "Freddie" Custer+^10,2,3 b. June 9, 1908, d. April 4, 1995

Citations

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

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

F, b. July 27, 1873

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1880

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

⁴

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Citations

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

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

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1880

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

⁴

1900

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

⁷

1910

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

⁸

1920

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

⁹

1930

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

¹⁰

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Children

William Jennings Britts^7,8,9,10 b. November 30, 1898, d. April 25, 1960
Mary Kathleen Britts^11,8,9
Eva Mae Britts+^11,8,9 b. August 3, 1903, d. December 14, 1958
Earnest Clyde "Tommy" Britts+^11,8,9 b. March 4, 1908, d. December 31, 1968
Irene Elizabeth Britts+^11,9 b. July 8, 1911, d. September 18, 1985
Alma Britts⁶ b. October 10, 1913, d. September 19, 1914
Ethel M. Britts+^9,10 b. March 3, 1917, d. April 9, 1978
Infant Male Britts¹² b. April 4, 1918, d. April 4, 1918

Citations

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

Irving Zedrick Craft¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1880

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

1900

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

⁴

1910

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

⁶

1920

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

⁷

1930

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

⁸

Occupation

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

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Children

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

Citations

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

Mary Susan Craft^1,2

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1910

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

1920

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

⁴

1930

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

⁵

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Child

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

Citations

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

George Peyton Craft^1,2

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1910

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

⁸

1920

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

⁹

1930

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

¹⁰

1940

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

¹¹

Occupation

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

Family 1

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

Marriage*

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

Children

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

Family 2

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

Marriage*

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

Family 3

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

Marriage*

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

Citations

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

Emma Maude Craft^1,2,3

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1900

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

1910

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

⁵

1920

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

⁶

1930

Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Children

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

Citations

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

Charles Pimbrook Craft^1,2,3

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1900

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

1910

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

1930

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

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1940

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

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Occupation

1910		Odd job laborer²
1930		Railroad brakeman⁴
1940		Railroad yard conductor⁵

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Child

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

Citations

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

John Henry Craft^1,2

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

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Census Records

1900

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

1910

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

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1930

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

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Occupation

1930

Painting contractor⁶

Family

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

Marriage*

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

Citations

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