Sarah Likens1

F, b. circa 1768
FatherMarcus "Mark" Lykins1
     Sarah Likens was born circa 1768. She married Joshua Wilson on December 2, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of December 2, 1792,her married name was Wilson.

Family

Joshua Wilson b. circa 1764
Marriage*Sarah Likens married Joshua Wilson on December 2, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."

Edward Howard Gray

M, b. circa 1744, d. July 14, 1830
FatherEdward Gray
MotherElizabeth Unknown
     Edward Howard Gray was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Aged 86."1 He was born circa 1744 at London, England.1,2 He married Mary Frances Hugo on March 13, 1778 at Pennsylvania.1,3 Edward Howard Gray died on July 14, 1830 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1790Berks Co., PennsylvaniaThe enumeration reads Edward Gray, 1 free white male 16 and over, 3 free white males under 16, and 2 free white females4
1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, and 1 female over 455
1820Blacksburg, VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male over 45 and 1 female over 456

Family

Mary Frances Hugo b. circa 1749, d. March 21, 1835
Marriage*Edward Howard Gray married Mary Frances Hugo on March 13, 1778 at Pennsylvania.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
  2. [S1142] "Research papers of Dr. Amos De Russia Wood,."
  3. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  4. [S1327] National Archives and Records Administration, 1790 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.

Mary Frances Hugo

F, b. circa 1749, d. March 21, 1835
     Mary Frances Hugo was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Aged 82."1 She was born circa 1749 at Southhampton, England.1 She married Edward Howard Gray, son of Edward Gray and Elizabeth Unknown, on March 13, 1778 at Pennsylvania.1,2 As of March 13, 1778,her married name was Gray. Mary Frances Hugo died on March 21, 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Edward Howard Gray b. circa 1744, d. July 14, 1830
Marriage*She married Edward Howard Gray, son of Edward Gray and Elizabeth Unknown, on March 13, 1778 at Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
  2. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23

George Anthony King1,2,3

M, b. 1843, d. December 8, 1913
FatherAnthony King Jr.1,4
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Wright1,4 b. circa 1810, d. July 13, 1871
     George Anthony King was buried at George A. King Cemetery, west of mile post 143, Blue Ridge Parkway, Franklin Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "C.S.A. Co 1 54 Va Inf."5,4 He was born in 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 8, 1838.5,6,1,4 He married Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on January 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 George Anthony King died on December 8, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 181, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 158, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 171, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 38, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1870Farm laborer2
1880Farm laborer3
1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8

Family

Sarah R. "Sally" Conner b. 1845, d. December 18, 1918
Marriage*George Anthony King married Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on January 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the George A. King death certificate.
  5. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Geraldine King1,2

F, b. November 25, 1866, d. September 3, 1939
FatherGeorge Anthony King2,1,3,4,5 b. 1843, d. December 8, 1913
MotherSarah R. "Sally" Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. 1845, d. December 18, 1918
     Mary Geraldine King was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 She was born on November 25, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,1,5 She married Giles William Shockey, son of Rosanna Shockey, on September 10, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,5 As of September 10, 1896,her married name was Shockey. Mary Geraldine King died on September 3, 1939 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 72.6,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 181, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 158, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 243, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 37, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 241, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 214, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family

Giles William Shockey b. October 23, 1859, d. May 13, 1939
Marriage*Mary Geraldine King married Giles William Shockey, son of Rosanna Shockey, on September 10, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S329] Mary Conner Williams, "Giles Shockey Family and Walton Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 30, 2004.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Giles William Shockey1,2

M, b. October 23, 1859, d. May 13, 1939
MotherRosanna Shockey3,1 b. March 13, 1827, d. June 3, 1896
     Giles William Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 23, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Lavina A. Walton, daughter of Cephus L. Walton and Nancy A. Richards, on September 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Giles William Shockey married Mary Geraldine King, daughter of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on September 10, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 Giles William Shockey died on May 13, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 243, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 37, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 241, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 214, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., VirginiaEnumerated as "George S. Shockey"9

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family 1

Lavina A. Walton b. June 4, 1863, d. September 5, 1884
Marriage*Giles William Shockey married Lavina A. Walton, daughter of Cephus L. Walton and Nancy A. Richards, on September 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Mary Geraldine King b. November 25, 1866, d. September 3, 1939
Marriage*Giles William Shockey married Mary Geraldine King, daughter of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on September 10, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  4. [S329] Mary Conner Williams, "Giles Shockey Family and Walton Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 30, 2004.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Fleming Henry Poff1,2,3

M, b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.4,1,3 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder2,1,3 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     Fleming Henry Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co. A 54 Regiment Va. Inf. C.S.A."5,6 He was born on June 7, 1816 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He married Barbara Ellen Furrow, daughter of Mathias Furrow and Barbara Weaver, on June 16, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 Fleming Henry Poff married Martha Frances Bird, daughter of William Bird Jr. and Asenath Sink, on March 14, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Fleming Henry Poff died on February 2, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74; The Salem Church Cemetery listing has a death date of Feb 22, 1892.6,8,9

Census Records

1850Dwelling 264, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1860Dwelling 482, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1870Dwelling 166, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1880Dwelling 469, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1850Farmer10
1860Farmer11
1870Farmer12
1880Farmer13

Family 1

Barbara Ellen Furrow b. circa 1820, d. 1861
Marriage*Fleming Henry Poff married Barbara Ellen Furrow, daughter of Mathias Furrow and Barbara Weaver, on June 16, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Martha Frances Bird b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928
Marriage*Fleming Henry Poff married Martha Frances Bird, daughter of William Bird Jr. and Asenath Sink, on March 14, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
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. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  4. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  7. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  9. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  10. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  16. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  19. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  20. [S3136] Unknown compiler, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973, From the Poff-Brown marriage record.
  21. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  22. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Rosanna Shockey1

F, b. March 13, 1827, d. June 3, 1896
     Rosanna Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 13, 1827 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on June 3, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S329] Mary Conner Williams, "Giles Shockey Family and Walton Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 30, 2004.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Radford King1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June, 1868, d. February 1, 1944
FatherGeorge Anthony King2,1,4,6,5 b. 1843, d. December 8, 1913
MotherSarah R. "Sally" Conner1,2,4,6,5 b. 1845, d. December 18, 1918
     John Radford King was buried at King-Sowder Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born in June, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7 He married Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff, daughter of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on December 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 John Radford King died on February 1, 1944 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 181, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 158, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 246, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 41, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 245, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 19, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 207, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff b. June 17, 1864, d. May 15, 1937
Marriage*John Radford King married Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff, daughter of Isaac Poff and Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray, on December 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 17, 1864, d. May 15, 1937
FatherIsaac Poff3,4,7,6 b. October 15, 1833, d. November 15, 1891
MotherRuth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray3,4,7,6 b. January 28, 1835, d. November 27, 1925
     Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on June 17, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,8,6 She married John Radford King, son of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on December 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 As of December 20, 1892,her married name was King. Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff died on May 15, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 176, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 368, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 246, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 41, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 245, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 19, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia12

Family

John Radford King b. June, 1868, d. February 1, 1944
Marriage*Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff married John Radford King, son of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on December 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
  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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Matilda E. King1,2,3,4

F, b. November 3, 1870, d. January 28, 1928
FatherGeorge Anthony King2,1,3,4 b. 1843, d. December 8, 1913
MotherSarah R. "Sally" Conner1,2,3,4 b. 1845, d. December 18, 1918
     Matilda E. King was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 She was born on November 3, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She married John F. Duncan, son of Mary Duncan, on September 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of September 2, 1894,her married name was Duncan. Matilda E. King died on January 28, 1928 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.5,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 158, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 138, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 260, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 4, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

John F. Duncan b. 1876, d. October 14, 1931
Marriage*Matilda E. King married John F. Duncan, son of Mary Duncan, on September 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

John F. Duncan1,2,3

M, b. 1876, d. October 14, 1931
MotherMary Duncan2
     John F. Duncan was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth adte of Aug 1, 1873.2,1,3 He married Matilda E. King, daughter of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on September 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 John F. Duncan died on October 14, 1931 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 138, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 260, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 4, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 485, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Odd job laborer5
1920Blacksmith shop owner6
1930Blacksmith country shop owner7

Family

Matilda E. King b. November 3, 1870, d. January 28, 1928
Marriage*John F. Duncan married Matilda E. King, daughter of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on September 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rosa Belle "Rosie" King1,2,3

F, b. May 18, 1872, d. January 17, 1955
FatherGeorge Anthony King2,1,4,3 b. 1843, d. December 8, 1913
MotherSarah R. "Sally" Conner1,2,4,3 b. 1845, d. December 18, 1918
     Rosa Belle "Rosie" King was buried at Stump Family Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 18, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married John Ferdinan Stump on November 2, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of November 2, 1899,her married name was Stump. Rosa Belle "Rosie" King died on January 17, 1955 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 158, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 245, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 39, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 243, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 76, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John Ferdinan Stump b. September 8, 1878, d. October 6, 1938
Marriage*Rosa Belle "Rosie" King married John Ferdinan Stump on November 2, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Ferdinan Stump1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 8, 1878, d. October 6, 1938
     John Ferdinan Stump was buried at Stump Family Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on September 8, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,5,7 He married Rosa Belle "Rosie" King, daughter of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on November 2, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 John Ferdinan Stump died on October 6, 1938 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 245, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 39, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 243, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer8

Family

Rosa Belle "Rosie" King b. May 18, 1872, d. January 17, 1955
Marriage*John Ferdinan Stump married Rosa Belle "Rosie" King, daughter of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on November 2, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Henry Holston King1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 16, 1878, d. March 11, 1935
FatherGeorge Anthony King1,2,3,7,8 b. 1843, d. December 8, 1913
MotherSarah R. "Sally" Conner1,2,3,7,8 b. 1845, d. December 18, 1918
     Henry Holston King was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6 He was born on June 16, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Jun 16, 1880 but he was enumerated in the Jun 14, 1880 Census.5,8,6 He married Ora Edith Britt, daughter of John Ward Britt and Sarah Annie Etzler, on August 30, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Henry Holston King died on March 11, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 158, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 171, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 38, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 242, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Farmer2
1930Railroad shop painter4

Family

Ora Edith Britt b. January 12, 1902, d. December 18, 1972
Marriage*Henry Holston King married Ora Edith Britt, daughter of John Ward Britt and Sarah Annie Etzler, on August 30, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ora Edith Britt1,2

F, b. January 12, 1902, d. December 18, 1972
FatherJohn Ward Britt1,3,2 b. circa 1864
MotherSarah Annie Etzler1,2
     Her married name was Wiley.2 Ora Edith Britt was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 She married Henry Robert Wiley.2 Ora Edith Britt was born on January 12, 1902 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 She married Henry Holston King, son of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on August 30, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of August 30, 1930,her married name was King. Ora Edith Britt died on December 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 242, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family 1

Henry Robert Wiley
Marriage*Ora Edith Britt married Henry Robert Wiley.2 

Family 2

Henry Holston King b. June 16, 1878, d. March 11, 1935
Marriage*Ora Edith Britt married Henry Holston King, son of George Anthony King and Sarah R. "Sally" Conner, on August 30, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

John Ward Britt1

M, b. circa 1864
     John Ward Britt married Sarah Annie Etzler. John Ward Britt was born circa 1864 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 242, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

Sarah Annie Etzler
Marriage*John Ward Britt married Sarah Annie Etzler. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S860] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The King Family of Floyd, Franklin & Montgomery Counties, VA.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Alice Noell1

F, b. circa 1859
     Alice Noell was born circa 1859 at Lee Co., Virginia.1 She married Dexter A. Snow "Deck" Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Sarah Ballard Craft, on May 1, 1877 at Lee Co., Virginia.2,1 As of May 1, 1877,her married name was Hancock.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 24, District 40, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia3

Family

Dexter A. Snow "Deck" Hancock b. circa 1851
Marriage*Alice Noell married Dexter A. Snow "Deck" Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Sarah Ballard Craft, on May 1, 1877 at Lee Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S777] Kim Watson, "Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 13, 2001.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Alma Gay Hall1,2

F, b. November 2, 1909, d. June 8, 1996
FatherMarcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall3,4,5 b. February 7, 1877, d. February 22, 1957
MotherMary Della Wilson3,4,5 b. February 12, 1884, d. September 7, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 225-64-3807.6 Alma Gay Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on November 2, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 She married Jerry Luther Allen Craighead, son of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on March 2, 1932.2,1,7 As of March 2, 1932,her married name was Craighead. Alma Gay Hall died on June 8, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,6,7 She CRAIGHEAD, Alma Gay, 86, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and sister. She was well-known for her hospitality. Mrs. Craighead was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Craighead and a son, Delbert L. Craighead. She is survived by a brother Ira (Pete) Hall; a daughter-in -law, Earlene Craighead Reynolds; grandsons, Michael D. and wife Christy Craighead, Stephen L. Craighead; four great-grandchildren, Michael S. Craighead, Jeffrey D. Craighead, Summer E. Craighead and Mary Alma Craighead; several brothers and sister-in laws. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Carl Whorley officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 10, 1996.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 104, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 60, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Jerry Luther Allen Craighead b. November 8, 1905, d. February 20, 1972
Marriage*Alma Gay Hall married Jerry Luther Allen Craighead, son of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on March 2, 1932.2,1,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Gay Graighead obituary in the Jun 10, 1996 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wright Lawrence obituary in the Mar 9, 2016 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Delbert Lewis Craighead1,2,3

M, b. May 30, 1934, d. October 26, 1978
FatherJerry Luther Allen Craighead4,1,5,2,3 b. November 8, 1905, d. February 20, 1972
MotherAlma Gay Hall4,1,5,2,3 b. November 2, 1909, d. June 8, 1996
     Delbert Lewis Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 226-40-0145.7 He was born on May 30, 1934 at Affinity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,1,2,3 He married Erlene Belle Etue on July 26, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,2,3 Delbert Lewis Craighead died on October 26, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.1,2

Family

Erlene Belle Etue b. December 3, 1934, d. December 3, 2023
Marriage*He married Erlene Belle Etue on July 26, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Gay Graighead obituary in the Jun 10, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wright Lawrence obituary in the Mar 9, 2016 edition.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Clifton Ford Pruett Sr.1,2

M, b. May 15, 1902, d. September 27, 1955
FatherCommodore Pruett
MotherLucy M. Motley
     Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on May 15, 1902 at Virginia.1 He married Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, in 1924.3,1 Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. died on September 27, 1955 at age 53.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 481, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 99, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farmer4
1940W.P.A. road laborer5

Family

Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004
Marriage*Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. married Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, in 1924.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Frances Bird1,2

F, b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928
FatherWilliam Bird Jr.1
MotherAsenath Sink1 b. circa 1813
     Martha Frances Bird was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 8, 1844 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Fleming Henry Poff, son of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on March 14, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 14, 1871,her married name was Poff. As of before April 29, 1910,her married name was King.4 Martha Frances Bird married Unknown King before April 29, 1910.4 Martha Frances Bird died on September 4, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 166, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 469, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 31, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 110, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 120, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer8

Family 1

Fleming Henry Poff b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
Marriage*Martha Frances Bird married Fleming Henry Poff, son of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on March 14, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Unknown King
Marriage*Martha Frances Bird married Unknown King before April 29, 1910.4 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S985] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 48.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  12. [S3136] Unknown compiler, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973, From the Poff-Brown marriage record.
  13. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Clifton Ford Pruett Jr.

M, b. September 4, 1926, d. September 7, 1975
FatherClifton Ford Pruett Sr.1,2,3 b. May 15, 1902, d. September 27, 1955
MotherLula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead1,4,2,3 b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-5438.5 Clifton Ford Pruett Jr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He married Jean Elizabeth Goodin.4 Clifton Ford Pruett Jr. was born on September 4, 1926 at Virginia.5,4 He died on September 7, 1975 at age 49.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 481, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 99, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Jean Elizabeth Goodin
Marriage*Clifton Ford Pruett Jr. married Jean Elizabeth Goodin.4 
Child
  • Steven Craig Pruett4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Wilbert Whittle "Bill" Pruett1,2

M, b. January 30, 1929, d. October 1, 1957
FatherClifton Ford Pruett Sr.3,1,4,5 b. May 15, 1902, d. September 27, 1955
MotherLula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead3,1,4,5 b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-3130.6 Wilbert Whittle "Bill" Pruett was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 He married Dorothy Louise Phoenix.1 Wilbert Whittle "Bill" Pruett was born on January 30, 1929 at Virginia.1 He died on October 1, 1957 at age 28; Died in an automobile accident.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 481, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 99, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Dorothy Louise Phoenix
Marriage*Wilbert Whittle "Bill" Pruett married Dorothy Louise Phoenix.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbert Wayne Pruett obituary in the Oct 22, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edward Temple Pruitt1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 1, 1931, d. June 27, 1997
FatherClifton Ford Pruett Sr.6,1,7,4 b. May 15, 1902, d. September 27, 1955
MotherLula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead6,8,7,4 b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 230-34-2496.9 Edward Temple Pruitt was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8 He was born on May 1, 1931 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,3,4 He married Christine Arnetta Kessler on February 9, 1952 at York, York Co., South Carolina.2 Edward Temple Pruitt married Cecelia June Minnix on November 12, 1958.1,10 Edward Temple Pruitt and Christine Arnetta Kessler were divorced on December 3, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2 Edward Temple Pruitt died on June 27, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.9,8,5 He PRIUTT, Edward T., 66, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 27, 1997. Mr. Pruitt was a retired driver for the Greyhound Bus Company. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia M. Pruitt; his mother, Lula C. Pruitt; sons, William E. Pruitt of Salem, Nathan L. Pruitt of Stewartsville and Matthew C. Pruitt of Salem; daughters, Brenda P. Hawks of Charleston, S.C., Angela P. Combs of Salem and Kimberley P. Wray of Salem; brother, Hugh T. Pruitt of Troutville; sister, Dorothy DeHart of Salem, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Carl Basham officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on June 29, 1997.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 99, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Christine Arnetta Kessler
Marriage*Edward Temple Pruitt married Christine Arnetta Kessler on February 9, 1952 at York, York Co., South Carolina.2 
Divorce* Edward Temple Pruitt and Christine Arnetta Kessler were divorced on December 3, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2 

Family 2

Cecelia June Minnix
Marriage*Edward Temple Pruitt married Cecelia June Minnix on November 12, 1958.1,10 
Children
  • William Edward "Bill" Pruitt1,8,11
  • Brenda Gay Pruitt1,8,11
  • Nathan Lewis Pruitt1,8,11
  • Angela Yvonne "Angie" Pruitt1,8,11
  • Matthew Colby Pruitt1,8
  • Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Pruitt1,8

Citations

  1. [S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward T. Pruitt obituary in the Jun 29, 1997 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Eldridge "Jim" Pruitt1

M, b. January 9, 1942, d. December 17, 1972
FatherClifton Ford Pruett Sr.2,1 b. May 15, 1902, d. September 27, 1955
MotherLula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead2 b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004
     James Eldridge "Jim" Pruitt married Caroline Mae "Carol" Leopoldo.1 His Social Security Number was 226-52-2808.3 James Eldridge "Jim" Pruitt was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on January 9, 1942.1,3 He died on December 17, 1972 at age 30; Died in an automobile accident.1

Family

Caroline Mae "Carol" Leopoldo
Marriage*He married Caroline Mae "Carol" Leopoldo.1 
Children
  • Eason Pruitt4
  • Connie Pruitt4
  • Dorathea Lynn Pruitt1
  • Marybeth C. Pruett1
  • Vanessa Katherine Pruitt1
  • James Edward "Jim" Pruitt1

Citations

  1. [S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.