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     His Social Security Number was 229-01-3882.¹¹ Warner Bane Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,13,5,14 He was born on December 14, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,1,13,2,4,5,14,6} He married Cleopatra "Patry" Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on December 25, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Warner Bane Poff died on July 13, 1978 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.^12,5,14 He Warner Bane Poff, age 79, died Wednesday, July 12, 1978, (his death certificate has Jul 13) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marie Johnson, Ferrum. Also surviving are another daughter, Mrs. Connie Custer, Wilson; three sons, Seth Poff, John Poff, both of Copper Hill; David Poff, Check; one sister, Mrs. Ilbra Richards, Copper Hill; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grand-children. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on July 20, 1978.¹²

     David "Good Ole Captain David" Crawford II David Crawford was appointed as Captain of a troop of cavalry in the Colonial Virginia Militia. In this capacity David was given the honor of proclaiming George I, King of Great Britain, when George ascended the throne on 1714. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, p. 19 & National Society of the Daughters of the Am. Colonists, Vol. XVIII, Item 17768) He rode from settlement to settlement in New Kent County announcing the reign of the new King.

David and Elizabeth resided in New Kent County until the place where they lived was divided off to form Hanover County. David became prominent in St. Peter's Parish of New Kent County, where he was elected vestryman on June 23, 1687. This was followed by him becoming warden in 1698 and holding this office in 1700, 1701 and 1704. The church offices of vestryman and warden of the Church of England may not seem as though they carried much importance, but it should be kept in mind that in Colonial Virginia the Church of England was the established church and is essentially part of the government. Citizens were required to attend services and pay a tax in support of the Church. The offices of vestryman and warden were only filled by the most respected and trustworthy citizens in a parish.

St Paul's Parish was split from St Peter's Parish in April 1704. Nicholas Meriwether and Captain David Crawford were appointed trustees for St Paul's Parish to settle the financial accounts between the two parishes. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, pg.. 19) Hanover County was formed from New Kent County in 1720. At this time David's place of residence fell in Hanover, where he remained until joining his eldest son, David, moving west to Amherst County, Virginia.

It appears that Captain David inherited some of his father's property in New Kent/Hanover, as well as possibly acquiring some on his own. It is difficult to obtain an accurate account of landownership in Virginia because over the past two hundred years many records have been destroyed or lost.

David's father also left at least one four hundred acre tract of land to one of his Meriwether grandsons, William, and two hundred acres to his grandson, David Meriwether. (Hening's Statutes-at-Large of VA, Vol. 5, pp.257-259 and pp.300-302) Captain David Crawford's plantation in Hanover County is believed to have been situated on a 1,300 acres tract in Hanover in St. Paul's Parish. He also owned a 196 acre and a 277 acre tract of land near his primary residence.

Captain David moved with the family of his son, David, to Albemarle County, which later became Amherst County Virginia. The best estimate of the date that Captain David migrated westward is 1752. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, pg. 13) With both Captain David Crawford and his wife Elizabeth being quite elderly at the time of their move, it seems likely that their son's family took them in because they would probably not be fully capable of taking care of themselves. Yet, there are references to Captain David settling in the area that would become Nelson County.

Captain David passed away some time in 1762 as evidenced by the probation of his will on September 6, 1762. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family p. 19 & Register of Ancestors of the Col. Dames of Am., p. 27). David's will was dated December 1, 1761 and in it he refers to himself as "anciant" (sic). A copy of his will has been found and its transcription will be a feature in a future article. Based on his estimated date of birth, Captain David passed the century mark, which seems quite remarkable for the age in which he lived. Nevertheless, there are so many references to David living to see his 100th birthday that it is difficult not to accept his longevity as fact. According to those who researched the Crawford family in the late 19th century, of which there were several, David was interred at the forks of the Stony Battle Road, just east of the Three Ridge Mountain in Nelson County, Virginia.

Not to be out done by her husband, Elizabeth Crawford outlived him. Proof of this is that she is mentioned in both her husband's and son David's wills. Her son's will was drafted in June 1766. This assures us that Elizabeth at least witnessed the 101st anniversary of her birth. Again, both David and Elizabeth enjoyed extreme longevity during a time when medical treatment and the simplest understanding of daily health care were primitive at best. What medical care that did exist was extremely scarce on the western frontier, which Amherst County was in the 1750s.

David Crawford II

David Crawford II, the son of Captain Crawford reached his maturity in the lower end of Hanover County, Virginia. He was reared in the emerging life style of a Virginia gentleman, yet retained enough pioneering spirit to venture west to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains when it became too costly to expand his land holdings in Hanover.

Before moving west David II married Ann Anderson in Hanover County in about the year 1728. Ann was the daughter of John and Sarah (nee Waddy) Anderson of Hanover County. There is some evidence, although only circumstantial, that the Crawfords and Andersons had connections dating back to their homes in Scotland. In fact, it is possible that a union existed between branches of both respective families who remained in Scotland, as evidenced by the union of one George Crawford, Esq. of Glasgow to a Peggie Anderson of the same town. We know about this marriage by a letter that has survived dated 1748, which would make George Crawford, Esq. a contemporary of Captain David and David II. More research is required to verify this possible connection. It could prove to be no more than an interesting coincidence.

Following their marriage, David and Ann Crawford farmed on land located on the South Ann River, near Beech Creek Ford, in Hanover County. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, pg. 22) In 1752 David II moved his family, including his parents, to what was than Albemarle County at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It should be recalled that it was about this time that Nicholas Davies resettled in Albemarle County. The place where both David Crawford and Nicholas Davies settled eventually became Amherst County, although a portion of the hugh land grant owned by Davies was situated in Bedford County, Virginia.

Reviewing various surviving land records in Albemarle and Amherst Counties indicate that David II owned relatively modest acreage, especially when compared with Nicholas Davies' one tract of between 31,000 and 34,000 acres in Amherst and Bedford Counties. David II purchased 411 acres in Albemarle County from Mr. Robert Barnett in 1752. Between 1752 and 1758 David added about an additional 200 acres to his holdings in Amherst County and possibly another 400 acres purchased in 1752 in the part of Amherst County that became incorporated into the new county of Nelson. It is unclear whether the Nelson County land was purchased by him or his father, Captain David Crawford. Since the deed states that the land was sold by Landon Hughes to David Crawford, Jr. the author favors the assumption that this land was purchased by Captain Crawford. The Memoirs of the Crawford Family, however, suggest that this acreage was bought by David II, the son of Captain David.² He was buried; He was interred in the forks of the Stony Battle road, about one hundred yards west of the spring, in Nelson Co., east of the Three Ridge mountain at its base, about one mile west of the house owned by Ryland Rodes, at a large stone pile.¹ He was born circa 1662 at New Kent Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Elizabeth Smith circa 1696 at Virginia.^2,1 David "Good Ole Captain David" Crawford II died in July, 1762 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,1 He left a will on September 6, 1762 at Amherst Co., Virginia; Will of David Crawford Dated Dec 1, 1761 and proved Sep 6, 1762 in Amherst Co., Virginia. In the name of God, amen, I, David Crawford , of Amherst County, am ancient and not in health; but in perfect senses, and not knowing the time of my death, do make this my last Will and Testment. First, I recommend my soul to Almighty God, that gave it, trusting through the merits of the exalted Redeemer to receive free pardon for all my sins. Secondly, I commit my body to the earth to be buried according to the discretion of my Executors and as to my worldly goods and estate, I dispose of as follows: Item, I leave to my well beloved wife, my plantation whereon I now reside, with two hundred acres of land joining thereto during her widowhood. Also, I leave to my wife five negros during her widowhood, namely, Will, Ben, Bob, Pompe and Tye, and after her widowhood to be disposed of as hereafter mentioned. Item, I give to my son David Crawford five negros, namely Jack, Arpit, Amiky (Annekey) and Fillis, them and their increase to him and his heirs forever; I give to my son David one feather bed and furniture, and my writing desk. Item, I give to my son David two negros after my wife's death, namely Pompe and Tye, to him and his heirs forever, provided my son David pay my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin's children, sixty -three pounds current money after my wife's death to be equally divided between them. Item, I give to my son David, on negro named Bob, after my wife's death, to him and his heirs forever, provided David does pay my son John Crawford's children fifty pounds current money after my wife's death. Item, I give to my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin's children forty pounds current money to be equally divided among them, to be paid by my wife for the se of the estate I have left her. Item, I give to my son John Crawford six negros, which he has had in his possession a considerable time, they are to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter (Mary) Rhodes, four negros namely, Aggey, Nan, Stephen, and Billy, to be passed after my wife's death together with their increase to her and to her heirs forever. Item, I leave to my daughter Judith Terry during her life, four negros, namely Cupit, Savaory, Abram and Ben. Ben is to be passed after my wife's death. Cuit is now in her possession, he being lent to her. Item, In case my Judith Terry should die before her husband, Joseph Terry, then the said four negros do descend to four of my daughter's children namely, Lucy, David, Champness and Elizabeth. Champness to have Ben, Elizabeth to have Abram, and if any of the above said children of my daughter Judith should die without issue, that then legacy to descend to my daughter Judith's youngest children to be equally divided among them. Item, If my son-in-law Joseph Terry, should prove any right to my negro wench Annekey, which I have given to my son David, by this will, and by deed of gift recorded in Hanover Court, which I know of none he has, then my son David is to have a full right and property to three of the said negros I have left my daughter Judith above mentioned, the right to cease in my daughter and right to cease in her three children as above mentioned and the right to be wholy invested in him and his heirs forever, namely, Savory, Abram and Ben, is the negros to be returned to my son David. Item, my will and desire is that my wife shall not remove any of her negros I have left her from the plantation she now lives on, without the consent of my son David Crawford. Item, I give to my executors, five pounds current money, each of them to be paid by my wife for the use of the estate I have left her. Item, I give what money I have on hand and what maybe due to my estate to be equally divided among my children, that is to say, my son David is to have one-fifth part, my daughter (Mary) Rhodes to have one-fifth part, and my daughter (Judith) Terry to have a fifth-part and my son John Crawford, dec'd, his children to have a fifth part and my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin children to have a fifth part so that it is equally divided above mentioned. Item, I leave to my wife all the remining part of my estate as cattle, and hogs, sheep, horses, etc, to pay my just debts and funeral charges and the legacy given as above of forty pounds to my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin's children and the ten pounds to my executors and after my wife's death, what estate she may leave is to be equally divided among my living Children and the heirs of my deceased children so that it is equally divided in five parts, the heirs of each dead child of mine to have equal to those of my children that is now living - to clear this matter if one of my deceased children is to enjoy one fifth part. Item, I give to my grand-daughter, Susannah Barnett, all my land I possess in this county after my wife's death, to her and her heirs forever, lawfully begotten and for lack of such heirs, the land above mentioned to descend to William Crawford, son of David Crawford to him and his heirs forever. Item, I do revoke all other will or wills heretofore made my me confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament and I do here appoint my son David and son-in-law John Rhodes to be my executors of this my last Will. In witness, hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and afixed my seal, this first day of December 1761 David Crawford (Seal) Signed, sealed and pronounced in presents of: Andrew Reid David Roach Daniel Goond Nick M. Halden At court held in Amherst County at the court house the 6th day of September 1762, this last Will and Testament of David Crawford, deceased, was this day presented in court offered by David Crawford, one of the Executors, therein named, who made oath thereton according to law and the said will and also proved by the oaths of Andrew Reid and Daniel Goon, two of the witnesses thereto and on the motion of the said Executor ordered to be recorded. Teste, George Seaton, Clerk Note - Michael Crawford and his children were not mentioned, as mentioned in Lucinda Frances Stehens book "Crawford Genealogy" (1936), Michael was disinherted but his siblings invited his children back and shared the estate with them.. Note - Susannah Barnett was the daughter of David and Ann Anderson Crawford.^2,1

     Elizabeth Smith was born on October 29, 1673 at New Kent Co., Virginia. She married David "Good Ole Captain David" Crawford II, son of David Crawford I, circa 1696 at Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1696,her married name was Crawford.¹ Elizabeth Smith died circa 1774 at Amherst Co., Virginia.

     Her Social Security Number was 226-64-6214.⁸ Cleopatra "Patry" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,10 She was born on April 27, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,10 She married Warner Bane Poff, son of William Ira "Button" Poff and Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, on December 25, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 25, 1921,her married name was Poff. Cleopatra "Patry" Conner died on November 2, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^9,4,10

     Joseph Cephus King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4 He was born on June 27, 1880 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,8,7,4,6,9} He married Emma Cora Conner, daughter of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on March 4, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4,10 Joseph Cephus King died on June 10, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,2,3,7,4 He June 10 - Joseph Cephus King, 78, died in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Bowman, Callaway; Mrs. Louise Sink, Copper Hill; Mrs. Ercil Wickham, Shawsville; four sons, Thomas W. King, Harry C. King, Howard King, Morgan King, Copper Hill; three brothers, Thomas J. King, B. Hass King, Copper Hill; Sherman King, Roanoke; 20 grandchildren; six great grand children. Funeral will be in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with burial in the church cemetery. on June 11, 1959.³

     James William Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone has no dates.^2,3 He was born on February 18, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Emma Odell Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James William Wilson died before May 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His wife Emma was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.⁴

     Callie Lee Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9,10 She was born on March 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 15, 1884.^1,7,8 She married Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff, on March 12, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,4,7 As of March 12, 1902,her married name was Conner. Callie Lee Epperly died on August 27, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^7,10 She Mrs. Callie Epperly Conner, 73, died yesterday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two sons, Okey R. and Arnel Conner, and a daughter, Mrs. Otha Bell King, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are three brothers, H. L., M. G., and B. J. Epperly, all of Pilot; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be at Huffviile Church in Floyd County with burial in the church cemetery. on August 28, 1957.¹⁰

     Isaac Martin Isaac Martin's will is recorded in Halifax Co. Court House in Will Book 1, page 58, May 4, 1769. Isaac had the following children mentioned in his will - Jacob, James, John, Isaac, Giles, Hannah, Rachel, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, William. Isaac Martin and his sons were in Halifax Co. and deed books show that they bought and sold land in the North East part of the county in the 1760's - 1780's. Isaac Martin of Halifax Co. patented land in 1759 next to John Tribble and Joseph Collins on Childrey's Branch. 1765 he witnessed a deed of Benjamin Hubbard and wife Hannah Martin Hubbard. He was born circa 1719/20. He died in 1769 at Halifax Co., Virginia.

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-1947.⁵ Walter Jackson Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 5, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,1,3,6 He married Eva "Evie" Conner, daughter of Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner and Sarah Jane Smith, on December 25, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,8 Walter Jackson Wimmer died on September 1, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁶

     Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4 He was born on May 2, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Maranda Alice Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on March 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge died on December 30, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^6,2,4

     Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump Sarah lists her name as Sarah Stump Hall even though her first husband's last name on their marriage certificate is listed as Iddings. She was enumerated as Sarah Conner in the household of her daughter Minnie in the 1920 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. Sarah was not always very truthful about her age on her marriage records or in the Census records. She was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born in October, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 She married Dennis W. Iddings, son of Henry Hall and Alley Iddings, on April 7, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of April 7, 1874,her married name was Iddings. Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump married George Lewis Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on November 16, 1897 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 As of November 16, 1897,her married name was Conner. Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump and George Lewis Conner were divorced on May 1, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump died on March 3, 1935 at age 76.²

     Rev. Giles Alexander Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 29, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Lucy Ann Showalter on October 21, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1 Rev. Giles Alexander Conner died on November 19, 1918 at Crockett Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^7,2,3

     Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,2 She was born on April 8, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,5,1,8,2 She married Giles Alexander Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff, on December 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,4,2 As of December 28, 1895,her married name was Conner. Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin died on January 6, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^4,7,8,2

     Katherine Kay Craghead was buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Blount Co., Tennessee.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-68-5052.¹ She was born on October 3, 1961 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹ She married David Lawrence Beeler on June 23, 1979.⁴ As of June 23, 1979,her married name was Beeler.⁴ Katherine Kay Craghead died on July 30, 1986 at Buffalo, LaRue Co., Kentucky, at age 24.^5,4,6 She BUFFALO - Kay Beeler, 24, died here Wednesday. LaRue County Coroner Bob Brownfield ruled the death a suicide. Her husband, David, survives. on August 1, 1986.⁴

     Lucy Ann Showalter was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 6, 1854 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Rev. Giles Alexander Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on October 21, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of October 21, 1873,her married name was Conner.¹ Lucy Ann Showalter died on May 15, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 52.²

     Verbena Alice Dickerson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 13, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 15, 1942,her married name was Walters.³ She married George Mosby Walters Jr. on May 15, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,3 Verbena Alice Dickerson died on May 20, 2011 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.⁵ She Verbena D. Walters, 90, of Riner, passed over Friday, May 20, 2011 at Carilion New River Valley Hospital. Her pain and suffering on this earth are done, Verbena joined her loved ones in heaven. She was born October 13, 1920 in Floyd County. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Mosby Walters Jr; her parents, Claude and Dovey Letushia Dickerson; sisters, Reva Graham, Juanita Cumberland and Edna Harmon and son-in-law, Clayton L. Bartlett. Surviving are her son, Kelly Walters and wife, Virginia, Christiansburg; daughters, Brenda Thomas and husband, Billy, Christiansburg, Shirley Bartlett, Blacksburg, and Jean Walters, Salem; grandchildren, Nancy Jo Walters, David and Katy Flinchum, Lori Flinchum, all of Christiansburg, Melissa and Donnie Shonkwiler, Vinton, and William Mosby Baker (Willie), Blacksburg; special loving care giver, great-grandson, Donald Steele and Sarah McGowan; two great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson; four great-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Neal Turner. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations can be made to Riner Rescue Squad, P.O. 858, Riner, VA 24149. on May 22, 2011.⁵

     William Martin married Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden. William Martin was born circa 1749/50 at Halifax Co., Virginia. He died in 1804 at Halifax Co., Virginia.

     Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,5 She was born on August 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,5 She married Valentine T. Ferris, son of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, on January 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 As of January 18, 1894,her married name was Ferris. Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge died on April 4, 1922 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,2,5

     James Harrison Conner was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,2 He was born on July 2, 1849 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Louisa Frances Stewart, daughter of Ammon Stewart and Matilda Hurt, on December 28, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 James Harrison Conner died on November 29, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^6,2

     Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on September 28, 1857 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,4,2 She married Millard Filmore Hardy on December 18, 1879 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2 Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy died on May 20, 1948 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 90.^4,3

     Millard Filmore Hardy Funeral services for Millard Filmore Hardy, aged 90, of Keeling, were conducted Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the home by the Elder J. R. Wilson. Mr. Hardy died Wednesday evening at 12:00 o'clock at his home in Keeling. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Hardy, and the following children: Mrs. Gladys Hodnett, of South Boston; Mrs. Bryan Johnson and Miss Alice Hardy, of Keeling; J. Wash Hardy, of Ringgold; C. M. Hardy, of Glenwood; Jacob B. Hardy, of Danville, and Sammie L. Hardy, of Washington, D.C.² He was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on March 8, 1856 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 He married Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy, daughter of James Washington Hardy and Lydia Joseph Yates, on December 18, 1879 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,6 Millard Filmore Hardy died on April 10, 1946 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,2,4

     Alice Burton Hardy was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,8,2 She A funeral service for Miss Alice Hardy, 76-year-old Keeling resident, was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church near Keeling. Interment followed in the family cemetery near the home. The deceased was a native and life-long Pittsylvania County resident. She was a member of Mt. Tabor Church. Survivors include these brothers and sisters: Samuel L. Hardy and Mrs. Byar H Johnson, both of Keeling; Mrs. J. W. Hodnett, of South Boston, and J. W. Hardy, of Ringgold.⁸ She was born on September 9, 1880 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,2 She died on September 20, 1956 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 76.^7,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-52-3840.⁹ James Washington "Wash" Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on September 12, 1881 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,5,6 He married Nettie Ann Lewis on December 26, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,5,11 James Washington "Wash" Hardy died on January 22, 1966 at Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 84.^9,4,5,6 He The funeral for James Washington Hardy, 84, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Wrenn-Yeatts Chapel. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. Mr. Hardy died yesterday morning at his home on Ringgold Rt. 2. He had been in declining health since last May and critically ill for one day. A native of Pittsylvania County, he spent most of his life in the Keeling and Kentuck communities where he farmed until retiring five years ago. On Dec. 26, 1906, he married Miss Nettie Lewis. Mr. Hardy attended Old Mill Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of Ringgold, and the following son and daughters: William Hardy, Miss Mildred Hardy, Miss Mabel Hardy and Mrs. Ethel Slaughter, all of Ringgold, and Mrs. Linwood Alderson of Sutherlin; two brothers and two sisters: Sam L. Hardy of Keeling, Jacob B. Hardy of Glenwood, Mrs. Byar Johnson of Keeling and Mrs. Gladys Hodnett of South Boston; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body will be at the funeral home prior to the services, and the family will be at the home on Ringgold Rt. 2. on January 23, 1966.⁴

     James Waskey Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 He was born on January 30, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,5,6 He married Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner, daughter of Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner and Sarah Jane Smith, on September 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 James Waskey Conner died on May 24, 1922 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 34; Comitted suicide with a shotgun.^7,5,6

     Charles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on June 8, 1883 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Hattie Carey Lewis on December 27, 1907 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,8,3 Charles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy died on January 6, 1949 at Danville, Virginia, at age 65.^7,3,4

     Mary Byar Hardy was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 25, 1884 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The Solomon Hardy report has a birth date of May 25, 1885.^2,6 She married Charles Shelby "Charlie" Johnson on December 27, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ As of December 27, 1906,her married name was Johnson.⁶ Mary Byar Hardy died on May 9, 1980 at Danville, Virginia, at age 96.^2,6