Sadie Lee Huff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 13, 1893, d. November 15, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 236-70-6938.6 Sadie Lee Huff was born on July 13, 1893 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,4 She married John S. Wise Strickler, son of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on December 17, 1908 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of December 17, 1908,her married name was Strickler.4 Sadie Lee Huff died on November 15, 1972 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 293, District 148, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 26, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 4, District 22, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 120, District 24-27, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 8, District 24-51, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia10

Family

John S. Wise Strickler b. October 16, 1885, d. July 26, 1964
Marriage*Sadie Lee Huff married John S. Wise Strickler, son of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on December 17, 1908 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S596] Dr. Amos D Wood, Floyd County, A History of Its People and Places.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Strickler-Huff marriage record.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Robert Lee Mullins1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 1, 1887, d. January 22, 1962
     Robert Lee Mullins was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.7 His Social Security Number was 233-07-9230.5 He was born on April 1, 1887 at Seney, Carter Co., Kentucky.8,3,7,5 He married Julia Abiah Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on October 29, 1913 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,9 Robert Lee Mullins died on January 22, 1962 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 74.7,4,6 He Robert Lee Mullins, 74, 4917 Bayshore Blvd., died last night in a Tampa hospital. A resident of Oak Hill, W. Va., Mr. Mullins had been a winter visitor to Tampa for 10 years. He was a member of the Methodist church and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Julia Mullins; three sons, S. W. Mullins, Tampa, Strickler Mullins, Page, Va., and Richard Mullins, Huntington, W. Va; three daughters, Mrs. Philip Israel, Tampa, Mrs. Burton Arnold, Tampa and Mrs. J. R. Schietinger, Moorestown, N.J., and 20 grandchildren. on January 23, 1962.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 71, Sandy River, McDowell Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 870, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 424, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 15, District 10-42, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Mining contractor10
1930Coal mine assistant foreman11
1940Coal mine transportation foreman12
1950Coal mine foreman13

Family

Julia Abiah Strickler b. June 10, 1888, d. April 5, 1974
Marriage*Robert Lee Mullins married Julia Abiah Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on October 29, 1913 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S596] Dr. Amos D Wood, Floyd County, A History of Its People and Places.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Robert Lee Mullins obituary in the Jan 23, 1962 edition.
  7. [S2768] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=robert&GSby=1887&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=59251660&CRid=72022&df=all&
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mullins-Strickler marriage record.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burgess-Mullins marriage record.

John William Gray1

M, b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
FatherEdward Howard Gray Jr. b. before 1785, d. September, 1859
MotherMary Unknown d. before July 25, 1850
     John William Gray was born on March 13, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary C. Wertz on January 3, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 John William Gray married Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow on December 9, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 John William Gray died on June 5, 1890 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 75, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1870Dwelling 397, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1880Dwelling 3, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1850Farmer5
1860Farmer6
1870Farmer7
1880Farmer8

Family 1

Mary C. Wertz b. April 12, 1812, d. October 25, 1876
Marriage*John William Gray married Mary C. Wertz on January 3, 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow b. circa 1829, d. November 5, 1894
Marriage*John William Gray married Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow on December 9, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  3. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  4. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the William E. Gray death certificate.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article about the Riff family in the Jun 30, 1964 edition.
  11. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Griffin Gray death record.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas W. Gray death record.
  15. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Richard Warfield Mullins1,2,3,4

M, b. July 20, 1925, d. February 7, 1988
FatherRobert Lee Mullins1,5,3,6 b. April 1, 1887, d. January 22, 1962
MotherJulia Abiah Strickler1,5,3,6,7 b. June 10, 1888, d. April 5, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 232-40-3932.8 Richard Warfield Mullins was born on July 20, 1925 at Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,2,3,4 He died on February 7, 1988 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 62.2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 870, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 424, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Robert Lee Mullins obituary in the Jan 23, 1962 edition.
  7. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Julia A. Mullins obituary in the Apr 7, 1974 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins1,2,3,4

F, b. January 1, 1916, d. February 14, 1981
FatherRobert Lee Mullins1,2 b. April 1, 1887, d. January 22, 1962
MotherJulia Abiah Strickler1,2 b. June 10, 1888, d. April 5, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 252-56-8211.5 Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.6,4 She was born on January 1, 1916 at West Virginia.2,7,5 As of December 24, 1942,her married name was Israel.8 She married Philip Zack Israel on December 24, 1942 at Manatee Co., Florida.9,3,4,8 Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins and Philip Zack Israel were divorced in September, 1968 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.10 Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins died on February 14, 1981 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 65.7 She Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita F. Israel, age 65, of Odessa, will be held Wednesday morning. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Members of the Egypt Temple Band will serve as active pallbearers. The Nursing Staff of St. Joseph's Hospital will serve as honorary pall bearers. A 40 year resident of Tampa, Mrs. Israel had been employed by St. Joseph's Hospital for 23 years as Emergency Room Supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Z. Israel; son, Taylor B. Israel, Nashville, Tenn; daughter, Geri Philene Haynes, Daytona Beach; 3 brothers, S.W. Mullins, Tampa, Richard Mullins, Ocala, Strickler Mullins, Abbington, Va; 2 sisters, June Schietinger, Moorestown, N.J., Alameda Sinclair, Tallahassee and 10 grandchildren. on February 17, 1981.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 71, Sandy River, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 870, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Philip Zack Israel b. January 16, 1912, d. October 18, 1986
Marriage*Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins married Philip Zack Israel on December 24, 1942 at Manatee Co., Florida.9,3,4,8 
Divorce* Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins and Philip Zack Israel were divorced in September, 1968 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  4. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Juanita F. Israel obituary in the Feb 17, 1981 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2768] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=robert&GSby=1887&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=59251660&CRid=72022&df=all&
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S6650] Unknown compiler, Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982.
  9. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Robert Lee Mullins obituary in the Jan 23, 1962 edition.
  10. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.

Strickler Zertha Mullins1,2,3

M, b. June 18, 1917, d. April 7, 1987
FatherRobert Lee Mullins1,2,4 b. April 1, 1887, d. January 22, 1962
MotherJulia Abiah Strickler1,2,4,5 b. June 10, 1888, d. April 5, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 227-05-2803.6 Strickler Zertha Mullins was buried at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., Virginia.7 He was born on June 18, 1917 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,7,3 He married Gwendolyn Nomis Cook circa 1939.8 Strickler Zertha Mullins died on April 7, 1987 at age 69.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 71, Sandy River, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 870, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 518, District 14-8, Hurricane, Buchanan Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 193, District 14-19, Hurricane, Buchanan Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Coal miner9
1950Coal miner10

Family

Gwendolyn Nomis Cook b. October 8, 1922, d. September 19, 2019
Marriage*Strickler Zertha Mullins married Gwendolyn Nomis Cook circa 1939.8 
Children
  • Priscilla Ann Mullins11,8,10
  • Robert Henry Mullins8,10
  • Mildred Jane Mullins11,8,10
  • John Wise Mullins11,8,10
  • Joseph Strickler Mullins11,8,10
  • Herbert Rae Mullins11,8,10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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.
  4. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Robert Lee Mullins obituary in the Jan 23, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Julia A. Mullins obituary in the Apr 7, 1974 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2769] Greenhills Memory Gardens, Tazewell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=strickler&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=70182970&CRid=50447&df=all&
  8. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Gwendolyn Cook Mullins obituary in the Sep 22, 2019 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Wesley "Moon" Mullins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 11, 1919, d. March 26, 2004
FatherRobert Lee Mullins1,2,6,4,7 b. April 1, 1887, d. January 22, 1962
MotherJulia Abiah Strickler1,2,6,4,7,8 b. June 10, 1888, d. April 5, 1974
     Samuel Wesley "Moon" Mullins was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.9,3 His Social Security Number was 232-14-2850.4 He was born on November 11, 1919 at Lex, McDowell Co., West Virginia.9,4,5 He married Ruth Jeanette Raulerson circa 1947.3,10 Samuel Wesley "Moon" Mullins died on March 26, 2004 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 84.9,3,4 He MULLINS, Samuel W., 84, of Tampa passed away March 26, 2004. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly S. Mullins, and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth J. Mullins; daughter, Patricia Mullins Colbert; sons: Samuel W. Mullins, Jr. (Connie) and Ted M. Mullins; step-sons, Bill and Art Buntyn; two grandchildren, Beverly Ann Mullins and Ted M. Mullins, Jr; several nieces and nephews. Samuel was a member of the Elks Lodge (Gandy) and was on the Board of Directors for the Railroad Industrial Credit Union. He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Marines from 1941-1945 and worked for the ACL/CX Railroad and Amtrak for 45 years. Known by his railroad coworkers and friends as "Moon Mullins", he also loved to fish and hunt. Interment following in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. on March 28, 2004.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 71, Sandy River, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 870, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 424, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 675, District 29-37A, Hillsborough Co., Florida11

Occupation

1940Coal mine tipple worker6
1950Railroad fireman11

Family

Ruth Jeanette Raulerson b. September 6, 1920, d. July 14, 2016
Marriage*Samuel Wesley "Moon" Mullins married Ruth Jeanette Raulerson circa 1947.3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Samuel W. Mullins obituary in the Mar 28, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Robert Lee Mullins obituary in the Jan 23, 1962 edition.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Julia A. Mullins obituary in the Apr 7, 1974 edition.
  9. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  10. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Ruth Raulerson Mullins obituary in the Jul 18, 2016 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Almeda Lea Mullins1,2,3,4

F, b. February 5, 1921, d. June 3, 2003
FatherRobert Lee Mullins1,2,3 b. April 1, 1887, d. January 22, 1962
MotherJulia Abiah Strickler1,2 b. June 10, 1888, d. April 5, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-5857.2 Almeda Lea Mullins was born on February 5, 1921 at Avondale, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 As of April 28, 1939,her married name was Burgess.3 She married William Bryan "Bill" Burgess on April 28, 1939 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 As of January, 1960,her married name was Arnold.5 Almeda Lea Mullins married Burton Leon Arnold Sr. in January, 1960 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.5 As of circa 1965,her married name was Sinclair.4 Almeda Lea Mullins married Neil Alexander Sinclair circa 1965.6,4 Almeda Lea Mullins and Burton Leon Arnold Sr. were divorced in March, 1965 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.7 Almeda Lea Mullins died on June 3, 2003 at Kansas at age 82.2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 870, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 30, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1950Census enumerator9

Family 1

William Bryan "Bill" Burgess b. June 11, 1915, d. June 16, 1977
Marriage*Almeda Lea Mullins married William Bryan "Bill" Burgess on April 28, 1939 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Burton Leon Arnold Sr. b. October 2, 1920, d. September 21, 1966
Marriage*Almeda Lea Mullins married Burton Leon Arnold Sr. in January, 1960 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.5 
Divorce* Almeda Lea Mullins and Burton Leon Arnold Sr. were divorced in March, 1965 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.7 

Family 3

Neil Alexander Sinclair d. September 15, 1996
Marriage*Almeda Lea Mullins married Neil Alexander Sinclair circa 1965.6,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burgess-Mullins marriage record.
  4. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Neil Alexander Sinclair obituary in the Sep 21, 1996 edition.
  5. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Julia A. Mullins obituary in the Apr 7, 1974 edition.
  7. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Thomas Parker1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 2, 1882, d. April 4, 1936
     John Thomas Parker was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on February 2, 1882 at Ashe Co., North Carolina; On his death certificate his birth date is listed as Jun 10, 1881.1,4,6,5 He married Ida May Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on December 23, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7,8 John Thomas Parker died on April 4, 1936 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 54; His body was found in a river.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 439, District 58, Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 140, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1920Coal miner1
1930Coal mine foreman2

Family

Ida May Strickler b. June 11, 1890, d. February 28, 1976
Marriage*John Thomas Parker married Ida May Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on December 23, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S596] Dr. Amos D Wood, Floyd County, A History of Its People and Places.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S4352] Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Parker death certificate.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alexander-Parker marriage record.
  10. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Doris Lucille Parker Alexander obituary in the Jan 11, 2007 edition.
  11. [S6519] Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/hillsboro-memorial-funeral-home/en-us/index.page, From the Virginia Parker Calfee obituary.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gladys Parker Thomas obituary.
  13. [S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the Alice Parker Haynes obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Turner-Parker marriage record.

Gladys Elizabeth Parker1,2,3,4

F, b. April 10, 1924, d. February 18, 1997
FatherJohn Thomas Parker1,5,6,2,3,7 b. February 2, 1882, d. April 4, 1936
MotherIda May Strickler1,5,8,6,2,9,3,7 b. June 11, 1890, d. February 28, 1976
     Gladys Elizabeth Parker THOMAS, Gladys Parker, age 72 yrs. of Riverton died 18 Feb 1997. Born 10 Apr 1924 in Iaeger, WV. Daughter of the late John Thomas & Mae Strickler Parker. Wife of John Thomas Jr. Daughters, Anne T. Pendleton of Ft. Mill, SC. & Rebeccah T. Getz of Charlottesville. Sons, John Thomas III of Front Royal & Michael H. Thomas of Gerrardstown, WV. Sisters, Lucille P. Alexander of Oak Hill, WV., Virginia P. Calfee of Valrico, FL. & Alice P. Haynes of Miami, FL. 7 grandchildren. Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery.7 Her Social Security Number was 236-26-7956.2 She was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on April 10, 1924 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 As of April 27, 1946,her married name was Thomas.3 She married John Henry Thomas Jr. on April 27, 1946 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.3,4,10 Gladys Elizabeth Parker died on February 18, 1997 at Warren Co., Virginia, at age 72.2,11,12,7,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 226, District 24-56, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 55, District 94-2, Cedarville, Warren Co., Virginia13

Family

John Henry Thomas Jr. b. August 24, 1922, d. November 25, 1998
Marriage*Gladys Elizabeth Parker married John Henry Thomas Jr. on April 27, 1946 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.3,4,10 
Children
  • Michael H. Thomas7,10
  • John Haywood Thomas III13,7,10,3
  • Anne Elizabeth Thomas13,7,10,3
  • Rebeccah Virginia Thomas7,10,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2772] Prospect Hill Cemetery, Warren Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=overstreet&GSiman=1&GScid=51751&GRid=25589242&CRid=51751&
  5. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Doris Lucille Parker Alexander obituary in the Jan 11, 2007 edition.
  6. [S6519] Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/hillsboro-memorial-funeral-home/en-us/index.page, From the Virginia Parker Calfee obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gladys Parker Thomas obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the May Strickler Bashor obituary.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John H. Thomas, Jr. obituary.
  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.

Edna Mae "Peg" Parker1,2,3,4

F, b. January 27, 1916, d. February 16, 1980
FatherJohn Thomas Parker1,2,5,6,3,7 b. February 2, 1882, d. April 4, 1936
MotherIda May Strickler1,2,6,3,8,7 b. June 11, 1890, d. February 28, 1976
     Edna Mae "Peg" Parker was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-34-9198.9 She was born on January 27, 1916 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5,9,4 As of February 15, 1936,her married name was Turner.5 She married Guy Virgil Turner on February 15, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5 Edna Mae "Peg" Parker died on February 16, 1980 at West Virginia at age 64.9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 439, District 58, Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 140, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 203, District 24-13, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 11, District 24-38, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia11

Family

Guy Virgil Turner b. January 31, 1917, d. December 22, 1970
Marriage*Edna Mae "Peg" Parker married Guy Virgil Turner on February 15, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6519] Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/hillsboro-memorial-funeral-home/en-us/index.page, From the Virginia Parker Calfee obituary.
  4. [S4352] Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Turner-Parker marriage record.
  6. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Doris Lucille Parker Alexander obituary in the Jan 11, 2007 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the May Strickler Bashor obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9956] Anniston Star, From the Jack Sherman Turner obituary in the Aug 2, 2016 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alice Anne Parker1,2,3

F, b. June 11, 1929, d. October 8, 2000
FatherJohn Thomas Parker1,4,5,2,6,3,7 b. February 2, 1882, d. April 4, 1936
MotherIda May Strickler1,4,8,5,2,9,6,3,7 b. June 11, 1890, d. February 28, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-9410.10 Alice Anne Parker and Dr. William Ned Haynes were divorced.11 Alice Anne Parker was born on June 11, 1929 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.10,2,7 As of June 13, 1953,her married name was Haynes.3 She married Dr. William Ned Haynes on June 13, 1953 at Page Co., Virginia.3 Alice Anne Parker died on October 8, 2000 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 71.10,7 She HAYNES, Alice Parker, age 71, past away in her home Sunday, Oct 8, 2000. She is survived by her sons Ned Haynes of Miami and Sam Haynes, his wife Nancy and two grandchildren, Samantha and Charlie Haynes of Rome, NY. She has two surviving sisters, Virginia Parker Calfee of Tampa, FL and Lucille Alexander of Oak Hill, W.Va. She was born on June 11, 1929, in Iaeger, W.Va., tbe daughter of Ida Mae Strickler Parker and John Thomas Parker. She was a member of the Coco Plum Women's Clubs and the Daughters of the Confederacy and the D.A.R. The family would like to express their thanks to Hospice Care of Miami-Dade County for their kindness and care over the past two years. on October 13, 2000.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 226, District 24-56, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1950Madison College, District 110-5A, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia12

Family

Dr. William Ned Haynes b. May 15, 1927, d. January 10, 1994
Divorce*Alice Anne Parker and Dr. William Ned Haynes were divorced.11 
Marriage* Alice Anne Parker married Dr. William Ned Haynes on June 13, 1953 at Page Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • William Ned Haynes Jr.7
  • Samuel "Sam" Haynes7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Doris Lucille Parker Alexander obituary in the Jan 11, 2007 edition.
  5. [S6519] Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/hillsboro-memorial-funeral-home/en-us/index.page, From the Virginia Parker Calfee obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gladys Parker Thomas obituary.
  7. [S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the Alice Parker Haynes obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the May Strickler Bashor obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the William Ned Haynes obituary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ann Gray1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 29, 1820, d. February 28, 1878
FatherJoseph Howard Gray Sr.5,6 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863
MotherAnna "Annie" Custer6 b. March 1, 1780, d. January 3, 1850
     Ann Gray was buried at Family cemetery on the farm, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on February 29, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She married John Randolph Wilson, son of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on September 11, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of September 11, 1845,her married name was Wilson. Ann Gray died on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 218, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 497, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 47, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

John Randolph Wilson b. February 17, 1812, d. December 24, 1861
Marriage*Ann Gray married John Randolph Wilson, son of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on September 11, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."

Henry Graham Christian1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 24, 1895, d. July 19, 1967
     Henry Graham Christian was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio.7 He was born on January 24, 1895 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His WWII draft card and gravestone have a birth year of 1894.4,5,6 He married Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on June 29, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 Henry Graham Christian died on July 19, 1967 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 72.9,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 18, Rarden, Scioto Co., Ohio2
1940Dwelling 156, District 73-18, Porter, Scioto Co., Ohio10
1950Dwelling 80, District 73-31, Scioto Co., Ohio11

Occupation

1930General building carpenter2

Family

Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler b. July, 1892, d. December 14, 1965
Marriage*Henry Graham Christian married Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on June 29, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S596] Dr. Amos D Wood, Floyd County, A History of Its People and Places.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harriet E. Strickler obituary in the Jan 12, 1938 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  7. [S8121] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1812] Lexington Herald-Leader, From the Otis Wise Christian obituary in the Mar 19, 2004 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Mary R. Roberts obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.

Elbert Grey Christian M.D.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 9, 1921, d. August 29, 2000
FatherHenry Graham Christian1,2,4,5,9 b. January 24, 1895, d. July 19, 1967
MotherBessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler1,2,4,5,9 b. July, 1892, d. December 14, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 224-18-4229.10 Elbert Grey Christian M.D. was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.6,8 He married Mildred E. Barnett.8 Elbert Grey Christian M.D. was born on May 9, 1921 at Adams Co., Ohio.10,3,5,7 He died on August 29, 2000 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 79.10,8 He Dr. Elbert Grey Christian, 79, died Tuesday at Masonic Homes of Kentucky. He was a native of Portsmouth, Ohio; an internist who practiced 32 years in St. Matthews; a former Jefferson County deputy coroner; former president of Kentucky Society of Internal Medicine; a former member of the board of Kosair Charities, Hurstbourne Country Club and St. Matthews Lions Club; and a member of the Jefferson County and American medical associations, American College of Physicians, American Geriatric Society, Southern Medical and American Society of Internal Medicine, Masonic Lodge 4, Masonic Lodge 732 in Middletown, Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine Temple, Royal Order of Scotland, and Louisville Court 131 Royal Order of Jesters. Survivors: his wife, the former Mildred Barnett; a daughter, Ellen Christian; sons John and Robert Christian; a brother, Otis Christian; sisters Mary Roberts and Norma Yeley; and five grandchildren. Burial: Cave Hill. on August 30, 2000.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 18, Rarden, Scioto Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 156, District 73-18, Porter, Scioto Co., Ohio11
1950Dwelling 153, District 56-40B, Magerial District 1, Jefferson Co., Kentucky12

Occupation

1950School of medicine lab technician12

Family

Mildred E. Barnett b. November 25, 1919, d. June 30, 2005
Marriage*Elbert Grey Christian M.D. married Mildred E. Barnett.8 
Children
  • Ellen Ann Christian8
  • John Grey Christian8
  • Robert Graham Christian13,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1812] Lexington Herald-Leader, From the Otis Wise Christian obituary in the Mar 19, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  6. [S6517] Cave Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [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.
  8. [S7582] Courier-Journal, The, From the Elbert Grey Christian obituary in the Aug 30, 2000 edition.
  9. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Mary R. Roberts obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.
  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. [S7582] Courier-Journal, The, From the Christian-Douglas marriage announcement in the Jul 28, 1985 edition.

James Wesley Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 4, 1884, d. June 7, 1946
     His Social Security Number was 236-01-1169.4 James Wesley Johnson was born on March 4, 1884 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,6,5 He married Lucy Rosabelle "Belle" Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on January 16, 1917 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,6 James Wesley Johnson died on June 7, 1946 at Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 62.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 98, District 34, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920General store merchant7
1930Confectionary salesman8

Family

Lucy Rosabelle "Belle" Strickler b. March 10, 1895, d. April 5, 1940
Marriage*James Wesley Johnson married Lucy Rosabelle "Belle" Strickler, daughter of Samuel Homer Strickler and Harriett Elizabeth Conner, on January 16, 1917 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James W. Johnson death record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Strickler marriage record.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [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.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Wesley Johnson Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 1, 1919, d. December 22, 1949
FatherJames Wesley Johnson1,5,3,6 b. March 4, 1884, d. June 7, 1946
MotherLucy Rosabelle "Belle" Strickler1,5,6 b. March 10, 1895, d. April 5, 1940
     James Wesley Johnson Jr. was born on May 1, 1919 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Trula Juls Wilburn on May 31, 1941 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.6,4 James Wesley Johnson Jr. died on December 22, 1949 at Jasper Co., South Carolina, at age 30; Died in an airplane crash.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 98, District 34, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Trula Juls Wilburn b. December 27, 1922, d. December 16, 1979
Marriage*James Wesley Johnson Jr. married Trula Juls Wilburn on May 31, 1941 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.6,4 
Child
  • Mary Louise Johnson7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5787] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Elder William F. "Willie" Vest1,2,3

M, b. December 21, 1870, d. November 19, 1950
FatherCharles David Vest3,2 b. April 1, 1838, d. March 2, 1878
MotherMargaret Ellen Hoback2,3 b. June 3, 1847, d. June 24, 1942
     Elder William F. "Willie" Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on December 21, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 He married Tabitha Jane Rierson, daughter of James William Rierson and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on October 8, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,3 Elder William F. "Willie" Vest died on November 19, 1950 at age 79.1,4,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Tabitha Jane Rierson b. November 18, 1870, d. June 27, 1962
Marriage*Elder William F. "Willie" Vest married Tabitha Jane Rierson, daughter of James William Rierson and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on October 8, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1859, d. June 28, 1946
FatherJames Ireson McNeil2,3,4 b. May 31, 1822, d. March 9, 1904
MotherLydia Smith2,3,4 b. December 25, 1827, d. July 7, 1883
     Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil Mr. Ham McNeil, age 87 years, 4 months and 28 days died suddenly at his home Friday morning June 28, at 6:00 o'clock a.m. He was born in Floyd county, January 30, 1859. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Vest, of Pilot, Virginia, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and one sister, namely, Mrs. Benton McNeil, Mr. Charles McNeil, and Mrs. J. G. Light, all of Pilot, Virginia, and many more relatives and friends. He was a member of the Methodist church. He loved to go to meetings and went every time he could. The last time he went to a meeting he left with his friends and relatives in a real spiritual testimony. His friends and neighbors talked about it all next week. We are so glad he left that beautiful testimony for all of us to remember and we hope to meet him in heaven some day. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Dowdy and Mr. A. B. Sheppard of Smith's Chapel, Saturday evening at 1 p.m. The body was laid to rest in the Wilson Cemetery. Written by his great-granddaughter, Betty Gean Willis.1 He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 He was born on January 30, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,4 He married Lucy Ellen Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on April 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,3,7 Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil died on June 28, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,1,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 241, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 118, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 57, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 109, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Lucy Ellen Aldridge b. November 8, 1871, d. August 23, 1969
Marriage*Hamtramick Buford "Ham" McNeil married Lucy Ellen Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on April 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,3,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ham McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucy Aldridge McNeil obituary in an undated edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Valentine T. Ferris1,2,3

M, b. March 10, 1872, d. July 14, 1951
FatherWilliam R. Ferris2,1,3 b. circa 1843
MotherJulia Ann Stump1,2,3 b. circa 1841, d. before April 16, 1910
     Valentine T. Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on March 10, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,1 He married Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on January 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,3 Valentine T. Ferris married Della Jane "Delia" Manning, daughter of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on August 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Valentine T. Ferris died on July 14, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 159, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as William Ferris5
1910Dwelling 177, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 170, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 135, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7

Family 1

Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge b. August 27, 1867, d. April 4, 1922
Marriage*Valentine T. Ferris married Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on January 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,3 
Children

Family 2

Della Jane "Delia" Manning b. September 11, 1881, d. March 2, 1966
Marriage*Valentine T. Ferris married Della Jane "Delia" Manning, daughter of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on August 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie G. Ferris obituary in the May 21, 1996 edition.
  13. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Virtie Mae Ferris death certificate.

Jasper A. Jackson Manning1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 9, 1898, d. October 7, 1965
FatherNathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning2,3,7,5,8,6 b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
MotherElizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner2,3,7,5,8,6 b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
     Jasper A. Jackson Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,6 His Social Security Number was 229-24-2961.10 He was born on February 9, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,9,2,4,6 He married Effie Ann Aldridge, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on May 26, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,6 Jasper A. Jackson Manning died on October 7, 1965 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.1,9,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 250, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 46, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 109, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 162, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Effie Ann Aldridge b. June 27, 1900, d. September 24, 1984
Marriage*Jasper A. Jackson Manning married Effie Ann Aldridge, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on May 26, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jasper Jackson Manning.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Manning Hollins obituary in the Mar 8, 2009 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Sue Manning Smith obituary in the Jun 13, 2016 edition.

James Bostonia "Boss" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. January 6, 1881, d. May 27, 1919
FatherDaniel M. Poff1,2,4 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson1,2,4 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     James Bostonia "Boss" Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on January 6, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 He married Della Jane "Delia" Manning, daughter of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 James Bostonia "Boss" Poff died on May 27, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.4,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2
1910Farmer7

Family

Della Jane "Delia" Manning b. September 11, 1881, d. March 2, 1966
Marriage*James Bostonia "Boss" Poff married Della Jane "Delia" Manning, daughter of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on August 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S68] Jim Creath, "Robert Kyle St Clair Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 22, 2003.
  11. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma P. Long obituary in the Aug 31, 1991 edition.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff1,2,3

M, b. January 4, 1877, d. November 17, 1927
FatherAndrew Isaac Poff1,4 b. circa 1841, d. before June 21, 1880
MotherRebecca Poff1,5,4 b. March, 1849
     Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 He was born on January 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The East Hill Cemetery listing has a birth date of Jan 4, 1878.1,7,2,6,3 He married Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,4 Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff died on November 17, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.6,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 373, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 79, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 335, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 184, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Lumber handling11
1920Tannery laborer12

Family

Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge b. November 1, 1876, d. September 26, 1936
Marriage*Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff married Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S2750] City of Salem VA Archives - Church Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/

Rhoda Gray1,2,3

F, b. September 19, 1824, d. April 7, 1913
FatherJoseph Howard Gray Sr.1,4,3 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863
MotherAnna "Annie" Custer3 b. March 1, 1780, d. January 3, 1850
     Rhoda Gray From notes of Lelia or Lula Sowder: "My grandmother (Rhoda Gray Sowder) had lost her husband in the Civil War and had three sons and a daughter. The oldest - William Sowder - was 8 yrs. old, then Peter, Martha Ann and John an infant to bring up alone. She was known over the country as a remarkable woman - to bring up four children, run the farm and make a good living. She is said to have ridden her horse over the farm to direct the hired help and her sons when they were old. They grew up to be good and respected men. As each one married she gave him his share of the land on which to build a house and rear his family. Since the land joined - and three married - one stayed with his mother - it could have been called the "Sowder Compound". She was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her stone was erected by her son P. A. Sowder.5,3 She was born on September 19, 1824 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.5,4,3 She married Jacob Sowder, son of Anthony Sowder and Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer, on December 21, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 21, 1848,her married name was Sowder. Rhoda Gray Rhoda Sowder applied for Confederate Pension in 1888 and was still on the annual Confederate Pension List in 1909 in 1888.6 She died on April 7, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.5,4,3 She Rhoda Sowder was born September 19, 1824 - died April 7, 1913, making her stay on earth 88 years, 6 months, and 18 days. She was the youngest of a family of fourteen children. Her father was Joseph Gray, from England; her mother whose maiden name was Mary Howard, was of English and French decent. Both families were well know pioneer stock. Rhoda was married to Jacob Sowder at the age of twenty-four years, and never moved but one time during her life, and that we from her parents's home to where she lived and died. Their family consisted of four children, W. J. Sowder, who died in Roanoke three years ago, Peter A. Sowder, who lives at the home place, Mrs. W. B. Gray of Graysville, and John Sowder, now living in Roanoke County. Her husband, Jacob Sowder, died in Richmond in the War in 1862. He was a true patriotic Southern soldier. [Thereafter] She lived with her son, Peter A. Sowder. Mrs. Sowder was a remarkable woman, full of energy, industry and economy, and cared for her family during the War, making a good living during those dark gloomy years. She was plain of speech and possessed a wonderful memory. Her logical argument on the cause of the War and its effects was such as would throw in the shade many men of intelligence. She was truthful and honest, and had but little respect for any one who disregarded either. - Noah Wilson in July, 1913.7,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 261, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1860Dwelling 493, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 61, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 79, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 56, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Peter13
1910Dwelling 153, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Peter14

Family

Jacob Sowder b. March 13, 1819, d. 1862
Marriage*Rhoda Gray married Jacob Sowder, son of Anthony Sowder and Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer, on December 21, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Rhoda Sowder death certificate.
  4. [S1136] Messenger of Truth, From the Rhoda Sowder obituary in the Jul 1913 edition.
  5. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S1136] Messenger of Truth.
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  17. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 23, 1873, d. December 27, 1956
FatherWilliam H. Aldredge1,3,7,8,6 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902
MotherSarah Elizabeth Conner1,3,7,9,8,6 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918
     Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on October 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 He married Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer, daughter of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on May 25, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge died on December 27, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.5,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 354, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as "James C."10
1900Dwelling 255, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 10, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 185, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 498, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 125, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Sawmill laborer9
1920Railroad section worker11
1930Steam railroad laborer12
1940Railroad section laborer13

Family

Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer b. July 14, 1893, d. December 29, 1982
Marriage*Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge married Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer, daughter of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on May 25, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Palmer Aldridge obituary in the Dec 30, 1982 edition.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Andrew Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the May 11, 2011 edition.
  15. [S1802] Vero Beach Press Journal, From the Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler obituary in the Oct 28, 1999 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer1,2,3,4

F, b. July 14, 1893, d. December 29, 1982
FatherThomas Henry Palmer1,2,3,4 b. March, 1856, d. March 20, 1930
MotherMartha Prudence Carr1,2,3,4 b. 1857, d. March 10, 1931
     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5115.5 Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 She was born on July 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge, son of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on May 25, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,4,7 As of May 25, 1910,her married name was Aldridge. Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer died on December 29, 1982 at Virginia at age 89.6 She Mrs Grace Palmer Aldridge, age 88 of 463 Chamberlain Lane, Salem died Wednesday. She is survived by two sons, Charles W. Aldridge Jr., Akron, Oh; Billie A. Aldridge Sr; Roanoke; two daughters, Miss Patricia A. Aldridge, Salem; Mrs. Fitzhugh A. Kesler, Henderson, NC; ten grandchildren and ten great - grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 31st, 11:00 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. James Cannaday officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on December 30, 1982.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 151, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 74, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 185, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 498, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 125, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge b. October 23, 1873, d. December 27, 1956
Marriage*Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer married Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge, son of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on May 25, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Palmer Aldridge obituary in the Dec 30, 1982 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Andrew Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the May 11, 2011 edition.
  12. [S1802] Vero Beach Press Journal, From the Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler obituary in the Oct 28, 1999 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sally Willie Pasley1,2,3

F, b. January 5, 1914, d. December 25, 2003
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6824.4 Sally Willie Pasley was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on January 5, 1914 at Scruggs, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2 She married William Robert Aldridge, son of Minnis Daniel Aldridge and Maggie Lee Perdue, on June 4, 1960 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 As of June 4, 1960,her married name was Aldridge.3 Sally Willie Pasley died on December 25, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.1,4,6 She Sally Pasley Aldridge, 89, of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 25, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Aldridge. Surviving are her sisters, Mrs. Evelyn P. Moore and Miss Mary Pasley; a sister-in-law, Miss Magdalene Aldridge, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2003. Elder Lane Carter will officiate. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on December 27, 2003.1

Family

William Robert Aldridge b. March 5, 1910, d. December 4, 1997
Marriage*She married William Robert Aldridge, son of Minnis Daniel Aldridge and Maggie Lee Perdue, on June 4, 1960 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sally Pasley Aldridge obituary in the Dec 27, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Robert Aldridge obituary in the Dec 5, 1997 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bonnie Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, b. April 6, 1908, d. February 27, 2000
FatherAlbert Washington Vest10,2,1,3,4,11,7,8,12,9 b. December 7, 1887, d. January 29, 1973
MotherWilda Archester McNeil10,13,2,1,3,4,6,11,7,8,12,9 b. February 7, 1891, d. October 5, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8834.14 Bonnie Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,15 She was born on April 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14,1,15,3,9 She married Roscoe William Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on June 15, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,12,16 As of June 15, 1926,her married name was Willis. Bonnie Vest died on February 27, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.14,2,15,16 She WILLIS, Bonnie Vest, 91, of Christiansburg and formerly of Floyd County, died Sunday, February 27, 2000 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe W. Willis; her parents, Albert and Wilda Vest; two brothers, Truman Vest and Gerald Vest. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William Howard and Erma Willis of Shawsville, Harvey Houston and Jean Willis of Roanoke; one daughter, Betty W. Anders of Christiansburg. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby and Clinton Foster of Shawsville, Iva Sowder; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hampton and Louise Vest, all of Check; brother and sister-in-law, Gratton and Marie Ann Vest of Salem. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the fourth floor nurses and doctors at Montgomery Regional Hospital for the care given. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on February 29, 2000.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 119, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 2, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 57, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 66, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18
1950Dwelling 92, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Family

Roscoe William Willis b. November 29, 1903, d. February 1, 1989
Marriage*Bonnie Vest married Roscoe William Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on June 15, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,12,16 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert W. Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roscoe William Willis obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wilda McNeil Vest obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Wilda McNeil Vest.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Howard Willis obituary in the Oct 25, 2001 edition.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  23. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  24. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Houston Willis obituary in the Aug 13, 2013 edition.

Roscoe William Willis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 29, 1903, d. February 1, 1989
FatherGeorge Washington Willis6,7,2,1,5 b. December 23, 1879, d. August 2, 1958
MotherMaggie May "Madgie" Conner6,7,2,1,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. November 12, 1944
     Roscoe William Willis was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,5 His Social Security Number was 225-44-4686.9 He CHECK - Roscoe William Willis, age 85, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1989 at his home. He was a retired merchant. Survivors are: his wife, Bonnie Vest Willis, Check; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Howard and Erma Willis, Shawsville, Harvey Houston and Jean Willis, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jean and Frank Anders, Christiansburg; three brothers, Earnest Willis, Check, Clifton Willis, Oliver Lee Willis, both of Richmond; one sister, Inez Clower, Check; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.3 He was born on November 29, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,8,4,5 He married Bonnie Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on June 15, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,1,3,11,5 Roscoe William Willis died on February 1, 1989 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.9,8,3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 51, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 57, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaRoscoe and his wife were enumerated in the household of Ham McNeil12
1940Dwelling 66, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 92, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Retail grocery merchant12
1940Merchant13
1950Country store merchant14

Family

Bonnie Vest b. April 6, 1908, d. February 27, 2000
Marriage*Roscoe William Willis married Bonnie Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on June 15, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,1,3,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roscoe William Willis obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Howard Willis obituary in the Oct 25, 2001 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Houston Willis obituary in the Aug 13, 2013 edition.

George Washington Willis1,2,3

M, b. December 23, 1879, d. August 2, 1958
FatherRobert S. "Bob" Willis4,1,5
MotherSarah K. Helms4,1,5
     George Washington Willis was buried at Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on December 23, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3,5 He married Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, daughter of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on December 25, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 George Washington Willis married Lenora Amanda Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on October 10, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,5 George Washington Willis died on August 2, 1958 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 51, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 60, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 65, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 917, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10
1945Farmer4
1950Truck driver11

Family 1

Maggie May "Madgie" Conner b. January 2, 1884, d. November 12, 1944
Marriage*George Washington Willis married Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, daughter of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on December 25, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 
Children

Family 2

Lenora Amanda Aldridge b. April 1, 1880, d. October 21, 1977
Marriage*George Washington Willis married Lenora Amanda Aldridge, daughter of William H. Aldredge and Sarah Elizabeth Conner, on October 10, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,5 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5500] Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.