Haden Hight Sublett1,2,3,4

M, b. March 4, 1910, d. July 28, 1982
     Haden Hight Sublett was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 230-10-0117.5 He was born on March 4, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,4,3 He married Willie Amanda Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Florence Belle Hancock, on June 18, 1930 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,6,7,4 Haden Hight Sublett died on July 28, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.5,1,4

Family

Willie Amanda Craft b. April 9, 1912, d. October 26, 1990
Marriage*He married Willie Amanda Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Florence Belle Hancock, on June 18, 1930 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,6,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie A. Sublett obituary in the Oct 28, 1990 edition.
  7. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Caldwell obituary in the Nov 20, 1992 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Sublett Phlegar obituary in the Apr 3, 1992 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Elmore Durvin1,2

F, b. June 28, 1927, d. January 8, 2012
FatherBenjamin Hughes Durvin1,2,3,4 b. April 29, 1886, d. June 16, 1962
MotherSarah Elizabeth Elmore1,2,3,4 b. September 8, 1902, d. November 11, 1971
     Mary Elmore Durvin was born on June 28, 1927 at Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1944,her married name was Roles.5,2 She married Dr. Earl Elmore Roles Jr. circa 1944 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,1,2 Mary Elmore Durvin died on January 8, 2012 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 84.6 She Mary Durvin Roles, 84, of Clifton Forge, died on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Arrangements by Family Choice Funerals and Cremations, on January 9, 2012.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 199, District 105-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Dr. Earl Elmore Roles Jr.
Marriage*Mary Elmore Durvin married Dr. Earl Elmore Roles Jr. circa 1944 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,1,2 
Children
  • Earl Elmore Roles III7,2
  • John Allen Roles2 b. October 12, 1955, d. September 18, 2006
  • Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Roles7,2

Citations

  1. [S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.nicelyfuneralhome.com/obituary.pl, From the Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Durvin Roles obituary in the Jan 9, 2012 edition.
  7. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the John Allen Roles obituary in the Sep 22, 2006 edition.

Betty Jane Durvin1,2,3

F, b. June 28, 1929, d. March 31, 1982
FatherBenjamin Hughes Durvin1,2,4,5 b. April 29, 1886, d. June 16, 1962
MotherSarah Elizabeth Elmore1,2,4,5 b. September 8, 1902, d. November 11, 1971
     Betty Jane Durvin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 28, 1929 at Virginia; The Mountain View Cemetery listing has a birth date of Jun 8, 1929.1,2,3 She died on March 31, 1982 at age 52.1,2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 199, District 105-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S648] My Hogan, Dudding and Stultz Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=diamondsdelight&id=I4702
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.nicelyfuneralhome.com/obituary.pl, From the Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Jr. obituary.

Benjamin Hughes Durvin Jr.1,2

M, b. March 27, 1936, d. December 6, 2012
FatherBenjamin Hughes Durvin1,3,2 b. April 29, 1886, d. June 16, 1962
MotherSarah Elizabeth Elmore1,3,2 b. September 8, 1902, d. November 11, 1971
     Benjamin Hughes Durvin Jr. Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Jr., age 76, of 1005 Cliftwood Circle Clifton Forge passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany. He was born March 27, 1936 in Clifton Forge Virginia, a son of the late Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Sr. and the late Sarah Elmore Durvin. He was a retired Vice-President and Trust officer for First National Bank with 31 years service. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Banking and the Dunsmore Business School. He was member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer, was a member of the church choir and also played the organ. He also served as chairman on several church committees. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge # 1065 and a life member of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. He is survived by two nephews, Earl Roles of Clifton Forge, and Jeff Roles and wife Katie of Tavares, Florida. Also surviving are several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Mary D. Roles and Betty J. Durvin, a brother James A. Durvin, a half-brother Herbert Durvin and a nephew John Roles. A graveside memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. from Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge with the Reverend Glenn Clements officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions take the form of donations to the American Heart Association c/o Joy Weeks 2212 Dressler Drive, Covington, Virginia 24426. Arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge.2 He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 27, 1936 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4,2 He died on December 6, 2012 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 76.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 199, District 105-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  2. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.nicelyfuneralhome.com/obituary.pl, From the Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nathan Conner1,2,3

M, b. circa 1856, d. June 16, 1862
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.1,2,3 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherClarissa Gray1,2,3 b. circa 1829, d. June 22, 1862
     Nathan Conner was born circa 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He died on June 16, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.2,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 375, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  3. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

James Alexander Durvin1,2

M, b. March 2, 1940, d. January 18, 1994
FatherBenjamin Hughes Durvin2,3,4 b. April 29, 1886, d. June 16, 1962
MotherSarah Elizabeth Elmore2,3,4 b. September 8, 1902, d. November 11, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 225-50-6949.5 James Alexander Durvin was born on March 2, 1940 at Virginia.5,2 He died on January 18, 1994 at Virginia at age 53.5,1 He DURVIN, James Alexander, 53, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, January 18, 1994. Memorial Service, 3 p.m. Sunday, First Christian Church, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home. on February 12, 1994.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 199, District 105-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alexander Durvin obituary in the Feb 12, 1994 edition.
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.nicelyfuneralhome.com/obituary.pl, From the Benjamin Hughes Durvin, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nellie Alice Hancock1,2,3,4

F, b. November 8, 1925, d. November 23, 2008
FatherChester Bullard Hancock5,1,4 b. July 11, 1853, d. June 7, 1935
MotherViola Precious Craft5,1,6,4 b. April 24, 1907, d. January 20, 1960
     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-0670.7 Nellie Alice Hancock was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 8, 1925 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,7 She married Lamah Richard Hunter on April 18, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 As of April 18, 1944,her married name was Hunter. Nellie Alice Hancock and Lamah Richard Hunter were divorced on July 5, 1963 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 Nellie Alice Hancock married William Robert "Bill" Carper Sr. on March 6, 1964 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3,4,9 As of March 6, 1964,her married name was Carper.4 Nellie Alice Hancock died on November 23, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.3,9,7 She Nellie Hunter Carper, 83, of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Carper; husband, Lamer Hunter; brother, Robert Hancock; and sister, Sarah Huffman. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Hunter; daughter, Martha Litton; son, Charles Hunter; son, John Hunter and wife, Mary; daughter, Joan Clement; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; uncle, Dave Craft; numerous nieces and nephews; and one very special friend (sister), Lillie Huffman. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. 24127. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com. on November 24, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 112, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 38, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Lamah Richard Hunter b. March 8, 1906, d. February 6, 1980
Marriage*Nellie Alice Hancock married Lamah Richard Hunter on April 18, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Nellie Alice Hancock and Lamah Richard Hunter were divorced on July 5, 1963 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

William Robert "Bill" Carper Sr. b. May 25, 1901, d. May 20, 1975
Marriage*Nellie Alice Hancock married William Robert "Bill" Carper Sr. on March 6, 1964 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S1322] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of Stephen Andrew Hancock."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Hunter Carper obituary in the Nov 24, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty J. Hunter obituary in the Sep 25, 2009 edition.
  11. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Nettie Violet Fisher1

F, b. August 22, 1882, d. October 8, 1943
FatherFrank Zedoc Fisher2,3,1 b. December 15, 1858, d. April 22, 1917
MotherDora Pence "Madora" Hancock4,5,2,3,1 b. March 8, 1859, d. March 19, 1933
     Nettie Violet Fisher was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,1 She was born on August 22, 1882 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6,1 She died on October 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.6,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 36, District 93, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1910Dwelling 98, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 126, District 31, Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 97, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 14, District 119-45, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1910Stone printing company folder2
1920Binder manufacturer worker5
1930Printing company binder4
1940Bookbinder7

Family
Child
  • William C. Fisher4

Citations

  1. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1322] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of Stephen Andrew Hancock."
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Hampton Fisher1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1886, d. August 6, 1954
FatherFrank Zedoc Fisher1,2,4 b. December 15, 1858, d. April 22, 1917
MotherDora Pence "Madora" Hancock1,2,4 b. March 8, 1859, d. March 19, 1933
     Harry Hampton Fisher was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on October 18, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Florence Ada Huckabee circa 1915.5,6,7 Harry Hampton Fisher died on August 6, 1954 at age 67.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 36, District 93, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia4
1910Dwelling 98, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 305, District 175, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 437, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 191, District 119-11, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1910Railroad shop crane man2
1920Railroad fireman8
1930Odd job laborer9

Family

Florence Ada Huckabee b. April 17, 1890, d. March 10, 1981
Marriage*Harry Hampton Fisher married Florence Ada Huckabee circa 1915.5,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3993] Maynard Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/46692242/person/6614875275
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dora Fisher Payne obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.
  7. [S1426] News-Gazette, From the Jack Dempsey Fisher obituary in the Jul 6, 2011 edition.
  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.

Albert P. West1,2,3

M, b. November 3, 1852, d. January 19, 1866
FatherJohn Thrash West4,2,3 b. May 10, 1825, d. September 27, 1909
MotherMary Margaret Aldredge4,2,3 b. August 9, 1827, d. September 4, 1862
     Albert P. West was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 He was born on November 3, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on January 19, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 13; Died of diptheria.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 410, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Katherine "Katie" Simpson1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1906, d. April, 1979
FatherRobert Henry Simpson4,2,5 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock4,2,5 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Katherine "Katie" Simpson married Unknown Buckley.6 Katherine "Katie" Simpson married Osha Boggs Sr.3 Katherine "Katie" Simpson was buried at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.3 Her married name was Buckley. Her married name was Boggs. She was born on March 3, 1906 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 She married Roy Gilbert Gullett Sr. on December 23, 1925 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4,7 As of December 23, 1925,her married name was Gullett. Katherine "Katie" Simpson died in April, 1979 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 73.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 298, District 22, Ward 1, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky5
1940Boyd County Home, District 10-36, Fairview-Westwood-Millseat, Boyd Co., Kentucky8

Family 1

Osha Boggs Sr. b. 1910, d. October 13, 1974
Marriage*Katherine "Katie" Simpson married Osha Boggs Sr.3 

Family 2

Unknown Buckley
Marriage*Katherine "Katie" Simpson married Unknown Buckley.6 

Family 3

Roy Gilbert Gullett Sr. b. December 25, 1901, d. January 5, 1936
Marriage*Katherine "Katie" Simpson married Roy Gilbert Gullett Sr. on December 23, 1925 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4572] Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S826] Loretta Trimble, "Robert Simpson and Panola Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 8, 2002.
  7. [S4948] Coalton Cemetery, Boyd Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Margaret Ann Boggs obituary in the Jan 20, 2008 edition.
  10. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Nell "Nellie" Simpson1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1904, d. September 27, 1996
FatherRobert Henry Simpson1,4 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock1,4 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Nell "Nellie" Simpson married Virgil Jay Wheeler.5,2 Nell "Nellie" Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.5 Her Social Security Number was 401-42-6826.6 Her married name was Wheeler. She was born on May 6, 1904 at Virginia.6 She married Russell Wilson on June 19, 1920.7,3 As of June 19, 1920,her married name was Wilson. Nell "Nellie" Simpson died on September 27, 1996 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 92.6,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 298, District 22, Ward 1, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky4
1940Dwelling 150, District 10-11, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky9

Family 1

Russell Wilson b. 1897
Marriage*Nell "Nellie" Simpson married Russell Wilson on June 19, 1920.7,3 
Children

Family 2

Virgil Jay Wheeler b. December 30, 1906, d. January 8, 2004
Marriage*Nell "Nellie" Simpson married Virgil Jay Wheeler.5,2 
Children
  • Tommy J. Wheeler10,2
  • Nancy Kay Wheeler10,5,2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Virgil Jay Wheeler obituary in the Jan 10, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Bessie Ann Wilson Roberson obituary in the Dec 10, 2014 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S826] Loretta Trimble, "Robert Simpson and Panola Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 8, 2002.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  8. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Percy Hughes Simpson1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1894, d. March 24, 1950
FatherRobert Henry Simpson5,2,6,3,4 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock5,2,6,3,4 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Percy Hughes Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.7,4 He was born on September 10, 1894 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Myrtle Alice Leap on November 20, 1915 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,8,3,9 Percy Hughes Simpson died on March 24, 1950 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 55.10,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 331, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 325, District 24, Ward 3, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky11
1930Dwelling 424, District 10, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky12
1940Dwelling 91, District 10-11, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky13

Occupation

1920Fireman11
1930Steam railroad expressman12
1940Railroad engineer13

Family

Myrtle Alice Leap b. July 2, 1895, d. December 21, 1962
Marriage*Percy Hughes Simpson married Myrtle Alice Leap on November 20, 1915 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,8,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  5. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S826] Loretta Trimble, "Robert Simpson and Panola Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 8, 2002.
  8. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Jack S. Simpson obituary in the Oct 12, 2008 edition.
  9. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Donald Simpson obituary in the Dec 1, 2011 edition.
  10. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  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. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson

F, b. April 26, 1898, d. May 8, 1980
FatherRobert Henry Simpson1,2,3 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock1,2,3 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1,4 She was born on April 26, 1898 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 She married George Dudd Clark on November 26, 1917.5 As of November 26, 1917,her married name was Clark. Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson and George Dudd Clark were divorced before December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson married Floyd A. "Fid" Wheeler on December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 As of December 22, 1938,her married name was Wheeler.1 Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson died on May 8, 1980 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 82.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 331, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 521, District 10, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky6
1940Dwelling 144, District 10-11, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky7

Family 1

George Dudd Clark
Marriage*Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson married George Dudd Clark on November 26, 1917.5 
Divorce* Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson and George Dudd Clark were divorced before December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 
Children

Family 2

Floyd A. "Fid" Wheeler b. November 20, 1904, d. August 22, 1985
Marriage*Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson married Floyd A. "Fid" Wheeler on December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4663] Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, Boyd Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Ralph Calvin Simpson1,2

M, b. April 27, 1888, d. May 15, 1959
FatherRobert Henry Simpson3,4,5 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock3,4,5 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Ralph Calvin Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4,6 He was born on April 27, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,7 He married Mabel Clara Deeds on October 21, 1908 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,2 Ralph Calvin Simpson died on May 15, 1959 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 71.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 331, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 28, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 79, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 43, District 30, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky11
1940Dwelling 140, District 10-34, Fairview-Westwood-Millseat, Boyd Co., Kentucky12

Occupation

1910Railroad shop blacksmith helper9
1920Lumber mill teamster10
1930Public school janitor11
1940Manager12

Family

Mabel Clara Deeds b. 1891, d. 1974
Marriage*Ralph Calvin Simpson married Mabel Clara Deeds on October 21, 1908 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S105] Carie Dixon, "Hancock Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 16, 2003.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  4. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S826] Loretta Trimble, "Robert Simpson and Panola Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 8, 2002.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  14. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  15. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Lamah Richard Hunter1,2,3,4

M, b. March 8, 1906, d. February 6, 1980
     Lamah Richard Hunter was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.5,2 His Social Security Number was 230-09-9215.6 He was born on March 8, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1908.6,1,2,4 He married Nellie Alice Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on April 18, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 Lamah Richard Hunter and Nellie Alice Hancock were divorced on July 5, 1963 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Lamah Richard Hunter died on February 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.5,2

Occupation

1944Laborer1

Family

Nellie Alice Hancock b. November 8, 1925, d. November 23, 2008
Marriage*Lamah Richard Hunter married Nellie Alice Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on April 18, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 
Divorce* Lamah Richard Hunter and Nellie Alice Hancock were divorced on July 5, 1963 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Betty Jean Hunter7,8 b. September 15, 1944, d. August 27, 2009
  • Martha Carol Hunter7,9,8
  • Charles Richard Hunter7,8,9
  • John Allen Hunter7,9,8
  • Joan Marie Hunter10,8

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Hunter Carper obituary in the Nov 24, 2008 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty J. Hunter obituary in the Sep 25, 2009 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner1,2

M, b. August 2, 1863, d. April 5, 1926
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.1,3,4,5 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherElmira J. Furrow1,4,3,5 b. August 26, 1838, d. October 21, 1910
     William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He was born on August 2, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, daughter of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on November 20, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner died on April 5, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.6,7,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 236, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 381, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 119, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 183, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 103, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11

Family

Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner b. January 12, 1863, d. January 6, 1947
Marriage*William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner married Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, daughter of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on November 20, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Amanda Elizabeth Conner obituary in the Jan 9, 1947 edition.
  14. [S1690] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 7, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Aug 31, 1922.
  15. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Fannie Susan Tucker1

F, b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
FatherWilliam Henry Tucker2 b. February 14, 1827, d. November 24, 1906
MotherSalina Crawford2 b. December, 1834, d. June 9, 1918
     Fannie Susan Tucker was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 658, Craig Co., Virginia.3 She Enumerated in the household of her son-in-law Frank Scott in dwelling 116, District 3, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1930 Census. She was born on April 14, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She married William Oscar Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on January 22, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of January 22, 1878,her married name was Elmore. Fannie Susan Tucker died on March 22, 1938 at age 82.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 117, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 116, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Frank Scott9

Family

William Oscar Elmore b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
Marriage*Fannie Susan Tucker married William Oscar Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on January 22, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S378] Ruth G. Hale, Oak Grove Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the W. O. Elmore obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  11. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  13. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  14. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  15. [S375] Ruth G. Hale, Looney - Paxtron Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  16. [S82] Robert Trenor, "Trenor Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 25, 2001.
  17. [S27] Brenda Myers, unknown record type, TYPE BookDATE Aug 25, 2001PLAC 214 Main St., Greenup, KY 41144.

Mack Osborn Elmore1

M, b. May 14, 1880, d. August 26, 1955
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore2,3,4,5 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker2,3,4,5 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Mack Osborn Elmore was born on May 14, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of May 5, 1879.2,1 He married Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, daughter of David A. Looney and Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell, on August 5, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 Mack Osborn Elmore died on August 26, 1955 at age 75.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 7, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 211, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 47, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Farmer3
1920Farmer7
1930Farm laborer8
1940Bridge construction laborer9

Family

Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney b. February 26, 1885, d. September 5, 1971
Marriage*Mack Osborn Elmore married Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, daughter of David A. Looney and Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell, on August 5, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  6. [S1868] Sondra Reger, "Elmore family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 9, 2009 and Sep, Oct & Nov, 2011.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Christine Virginia Shires death certificate.

Annie Eliza Elmore1,2

F, b. March 31, 1884, d. April 14, 1967
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore1,3,2 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker1,3,2 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Annie Eliza Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6868.4 She was born on March 31, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 31, 1883.1,2,4 She married James Franklin "Frank" Scott, son of Andrew J. Scott and Josephine Wright, on March 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of March 10, 1909,her married name was Scott. Annie Eliza Elmore died on April 14, 1967 at age 83.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 79, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 21, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 116, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 57, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

James Franklin "Frank" Scott b. July 2, 1887, d. May 13, 1946
Marriage*Annie Eliza Elmore married James Franklin "Frank" Scott, son of Andrew J. Scott and Josephine Wright, on March 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore1,2

F, b. September, 1882
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore3,4,1 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker3,4,1 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore was born in September, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Charles Elliott Locke on November 18, 1920 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.5 As of November 18, 1920,her married name was Locke.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 79, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Frank Scott6
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 141, District 105-3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Family

Charles Elliott Locke b. June 22, 1865, d. October 22, 1937
Marriage*Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore married Charles Elliott Locke on November 18, 1920 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Jennings Britts1,2

M, b. November 30, 1898, d. April 25, 1960
FatherEdward Jennings Britts3,4,5,6,7 b. May 25, 1865, d. 1943
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Craft3,4,5,6 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937
     William Jennings Britts was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Oregon.2 He was born on November 30, 1898 at Virginia.1,2 He died on April 25, 1960 at age 61.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 157, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 100, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 120, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 183, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Timber laborer5
1930Farm laborer6
1940Timber cutter7

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2687] Willamette National Cemetery, Multnomah Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=culp&GSfn=leland&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36262802&CRid=39562&df=all&
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rufus Eugene "Ruffis" Elmore1

M, b. May 10, 1886
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore2,3 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker2,3 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Rufus Eugene "Ruffis" Elmore was born on May 10, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 22, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 70, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 115, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910Lumber teamster5
1930Farm laborer6
1940Farm laborer7

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.3,2,6,5 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherElmira J. Furrow2,3,6,5 b. August 26, 1838, d. October 21, 1910
     Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 She was born on December 9, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,5 She married Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on November 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 As of November 25, 1880,her married name was Manning. Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner died on August 18, 1944 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.7,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 236, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 381, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 250, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 46, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 109, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 150, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law William D. Conner11

Family

Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
Marriage*Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner married Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on November 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Velva E. Manning death certificate.
  13. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Letcher Craig Elmore1

M, b. July 21, 1894, d. November 11, 1974
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore2,3,4,5,6,7 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker2,3,4,5,6,7 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Letcher Craig Elmore was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc U.S. Army."8 His Social Security Number was 225-05-5710.9 He was born on July 21, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,9,1 He married Verlie E. Maude Trenor, daughter of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on September 9, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7 Letcher Craig Elmore died on November 11, 1974 at age 80.3,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 133, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 271, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Farm laborer10
1940State road worker11

Family

Verlie E. Maude Trenor b. November 29, 1895, d. November 8, 1965
Marriage*Letcher Craig Elmore married Verlie E. Maude Trenor, daughter of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on September 9, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S82] Robert Trenor, "Trenor Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 25, 2001.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  8. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell G. Elmore, Sr. obituary in the Apr 9, 1994 edition.

Lillian Virginia Elmore1,2,3

F, b. May, 1897
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore1,4,2,3 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker1,4,2,3 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Lillian Virginia Elmore was born in May, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Sherman Blaine Trenyor, son of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on March 14, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of March 14, 1920,her married name was Trenyor. Lillian Virginia Elmore married Albert Snell Simmons, son of Amos Simmons and Virginia A. Unknown, on January 21, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of January 21, 1925,her married name was Simmons.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Sherman Blaine Trenyor b. February 3, 1888, d. July 21, 1921
Marriage*Lillian Virginia Elmore married Sherman Blaine Trenyor, son of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on March 14, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Albert Snell Simmons b. August 8, 1891, d. October 4, 1957
Marriage*Lillian Virginia Elmore married Albert Snell Simmons, son of Amos Simmons and Virginia A. Unknown, on January 21, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Samuel W. Swepston1,2

M, b. August 27, 1838, d. January 28, 1892
FatherGeorge Washington Swepston1
MotherMary Unknown1
     Samuel W. Swepston was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 27, 1838 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Alley Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on September 30, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Samuel W. Swepston married Victoria Light, daughter of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 12, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Samuel W. Swepston died on January 28, 1892 at age 53.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 187, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1880Farm laborer4

Family 1

Alley Iddings b. circa 1835
Marriage*Samuel W. Swepston married Alley Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on September 30, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Family 2

Victoria Light b. June 8, 1851, d. November 7, 1927
Marriage*Samuel W. Swepston married Victoria Light, daughter of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 12, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Jane Brogan death record.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lillie F. Sowers obituary in the May 15, 1962 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  9. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  10. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Marion Letcher Swepston obituary in the Oct 29, 1965 edition.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

John Reed1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 30, 1808, d. November 24, 1899
FatherJonathan "John" Reed1 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner1 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     John Reed was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.1 He Letter to Eury Reed Dillon from her brother John and his wife Lucy Reed dated Mar 15, 1864, from Harrington, Indiana tells of their brother Benjamin's death in July, 1864 of 'ensyipelas'. Issac Reed had bought a farm 2 miles south of Antioch and 22 acres for his mother. Grandfather Williams moved close by also. Jonathan was on his way to Washington Territory, not heard of again. He was born on May 30, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Williams on March 31, 1831 at Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 John Reed married Lucy Ann Phelps on May 3, 1855 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 John Reed died on November 24, 1899 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at age 91.1

Census Records

1840Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana3
1850Dwelling 183, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana4
1860Dwelling 369, Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 305, District 160, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer5

Family 1

Elizabeth Williams b. July 3, 1810, d. February 12, 1853
Marriage*John Reed married Elizabeth Williams on March 31, 1831 at Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Lucy Ann Phelps b. November 12, 1819, d. April 3, 1888
Marriage*John Reed married Lucy Ann Phelps on May 3, 1855 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S425] Fayette Co. IN Genealogy, online http://www.rootsquest.com/~indiana/fayette/
  3. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Hosea H. Reed1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1817, d. February 16, 1858
FatherJonathan "John" Reed2 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner2 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     Hosea H. Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,3,4 He was born on June 14, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Susan McVicker, daughter of Samuel McVicker and Rachel Sutton, on June 26, 1841 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 Hosea H. Reed died on February 16, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 40.2,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 182, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1850Farmer5

Family

Susan McVicker b. March 8, 1823, d. May 20, 1857
Marriage*Hosea H. Reed married Susan McVicker, daughter of Samuel McVicker and Rachel Sutton, on June 26, 1841 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S434] Lonnall Clark (g-g-g-grandson), "Samuel McVicker," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr, 2002.
  4. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.