Frank Hampton Swepston1,2,3

M, b. January 6, 1915, d. November 9, 1978
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1,4,5,6,7 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1,4,5,6,7,8 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-1352.9 Frank Hampton Swepston married Helen Irene Wickline.10 Frank Hampton Swepston was born on January 6, 1915 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9,2,3 He died on November 9, 1978 at West Virginia at age 63.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Family

Helen Irene Wickline b. September 13, 1926, d. November 22, 2016
Marriage*Frank Hampton Swepston married Helen Irene Wickline.10 
Child
  • Clark H. Swepston10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1410] R. Lyle Brown's Gedcom, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlylebrown&id=I18641
  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. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Billy Joe Swepston obituary in the Jul 20, 2003 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Frances Lowe obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Grace Mae Swepston obituary in the Feb 10, 1963 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Irene Wickline Swepston obituary in the Nov 23, 2016 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Fredrick "Fred" Swepston1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. February 26, 1917, d. May 29, 1992
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1,2,10,11,12,5,9 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1,2,10,11,12,13,5,9 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-0066.14 Samuel Fredrick "Fred" Swepston was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.5,7 He married Glenna Ruth Lilly.3,5,7,8 Samuel Fredrick "Fred" Swepston was born on February 26, 1917 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,14,5,9 He died on May 29, 1992 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 75.14,5,6,8 He WAYNESBORO - Samuel Frederick Swepston, 75, of 1611 Rosser Ave. died Friday morning (May 29, 1992) at Waynesboro Community Hospital. He was born at Marie, W.Va., on Feb. 26, 1917, a son of Charles and Grace (Richmond) Swepston. He was a member of Waynesboro Bible Chapel. After 31 years of service he retired from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Surviving are his widow, Glenna (Lilly) Swepston of Waynesboro; a son, Charles F. Swepston of Hermitage; three sisters, Grace Bennett and Virginia Lowe, both of Hinton, W.Va., and Alma Fleshman of Seattle, Wash; and two brothers, John H. and Billy Joe Swepston, both of Huntington, W.Va. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at McDow Funeral Home by the Rev. Herman Luhm, with burial at Augusta Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Pirkey, Phillip and Roy Baldwin, Norman Hart, Larry Spoon and David Lilly. on May 30, 1992.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia15
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940State road laborer12

Family

Glenna Ruth Lilly b. May 27, 1928, d. May 26, 1996
Marriage*Samuel Fredrick "Fred" Swepston married Glenna Ruth Lilly.3,5,7,8 
Child
  • Charles Frederick Swepston5,8,16

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Billy Joe Swepston obituary in the Jul 20, 2003 edition.
  3. [S1410] R. Lyle Brown's Gedcom, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlylebrown&id=I18641
  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. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Samuel Frederick Swepston obituary in the May 30, 1992 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3303] Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Glenna Ruth Swepston obituary in the May 27, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Frances Lowe obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Grace Mae Swepston obituary in the Feb 10, 1963 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alma Pearl Swepston1,2

F, b. April 19, 1919, d. December 21, 2015
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1,3,4,5 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1,3,4,5 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     Alma Pearl Swepston was buried at Hawthorne Memorial Park, Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington.6,4 She was born on April 19, 1919 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6,4 As of May 25, 1937,her married name was Fleshman.2 She married Andrew Cromwell Fleshman on May 25, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 Alma Pearl Swepston died on December 21, 2015 at Washington at age 96.6,4 She Alma Pearl Fleshman passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Dec 21st, She was born April 19, 1919 in Marie, West Virginia, one of 10 siblings born to Charles and Grace Swepston. She is survived by a sister, Grace Ann Bennet. One day after her high school graduation she married Andrew Fleshman and began her life as a Navy wife, living in several states during WWII. Andy preceded her in 1989. She is survived by their two children: Frances (Chuck) Hildebrand of Bay City, OR and Kirk (Jane) Fleshman of LaConner WA. She is survived by 7 grandchildren Sonja (Bob) Asbury, Tinja (Randy) Wyman, Greta (Al) Oosterhof, Elsa (Dan) Hulslander, Becki (Jeff) Marks, Dayna (John) Federick, Drew (Alison) Fleshman. She is also survived by her special niece Kyra McCormill, nineteen great-grandchildren, and twenty great-great-grandchildren. A private family inurnment was held at Hawthorne Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016, 2:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1515 E College Way. Donation maybe made to the Cancer Care Alliance, Mount Vernon or Emmanuel Baptist Church. Alma was a devoted Christian and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church for over 50+ years. She loved her friends, family and church and was deeply loved in return. on January 6, 2016.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Family

Andrew Cromwell Fleshman b. October 14, 1914, d. August 22, 1989
Marriage*Alma Pearl Swepston married Andrew Cromwell Fleshman on May 25, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 
Children
  • Frances Fleshman4
  • Kirk Fleshman4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1410] R. Lyle Brown's Gedcom, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlylebrown&id=I18641
  3. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Billy Joe Swepston obituary in the Jul 20, 2003 edition.
  4. [S8597] Skagit Valley Herald, The, From the Alma Pearl Fleshman obituary in the Jan 6, 2016 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Frances Lowe obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
  6. [S4939] Hawthorne Memorial Park, Skagit Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fleshman-Swepston marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Donald Eugene Swepston1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 5, 1921, d. December 4, 1974
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1,2,7,8 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1,2,7,8,9 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     Donald Eugene Swepston was buried at Smith Hill Cemetery, Hatch, Pike Co., Ohio.5 His Social Security Number was 234-24-7825.10 He was born on July 5, 1921 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.10,4 He married Madge Louise Tyler on September 23, 1939.3,6 Donald Eugene Swepston died on December 4, 1974 at Piketon, Pike Co., Ohio, at age 53.3,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Family

Madge Louise Tyler b. November 16, 1921, d. November 21, 2013
Marriage*Donald Eugene Swepston married Madge Louise Tyler on September 23, 1939.3,6 
Children
  • Judith Swepston6
  • Carl Swepston6
  • Lin Swepston6
  • Keith R. Swepston6
  • Earl Swepston6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Billy Joe Swepston obituary in the Jul 20, 2003 edition.
  3. [S1410] R. Lyle Brown's Gedcom, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlylebrown&id=I18641
  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. [S8828] Smith Hill Cemetery, Pike Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1707] Chillicothe Gazette, From the Madge Louise Swepston obituary in the Nov 23, 2013 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Frances Lowe obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Grace Mae Swepston obituary in the Feb 10, 1963 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Billy Joe Swepston1,2,3,4

M, b. June 20, 1924, d. July 18, 2003
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1,2,5,6,7 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1,2,5,6,7,8 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     Billy Joe Swepston was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2,4 He was born on June 20, 1924 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He married Mary Frances Bennett on May 10, 1949 at Petersburg, Virginia.2,9 Billy Joe Swepston died on July 18, 2003 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.2,4 He BILLY JOE SWEPSTON, 79, of Huntington went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 18, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Highlawn United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. John R. Sauvage officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. He was born June 20, 1924, in Summers County, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Hampton Swepston and Grace Richmond Swepston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Joe Swepston; two sisters, Gladys Caldwell and Virginia Lowe; and five brothers, Roy, Frank, Fred, Donald and John Herbert Swepston. He was a retired Lineman for the C&O Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. He was a member of the Cando Club and the Highlawn United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Frances Bennett Swepston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Kurt McAtee of Columbus, Ohio, and Kyra and Michael McCormill of Florence, Ky; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Hinkle Swepston of Huntington; eight grandchildren, Shane Ferrell, Amanda Hacking and her husband Russell, Angela Swepston, Luke and Trey Damron, Heather Walton and her husband Matt, Dustin McCormill and his wife Kim, and Jessica McCormill; three great-grandchildren, Triston, Zoe and Challen; two sisters, Alma Fleshman of Mount Vernon, Wash. and Grace Ann Bennett of Talcott, W.Va; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Highlawn United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Huntington. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beard Mortuary and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.beardfuneralhome.com
on July 20, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family

Mary Frances Bennett b. June 15, 1932, d. August 25, 2017
Marriage*Billy Joe Swepston married Mary Frances Bennett on May 10, 1949 at Petersburg, Virginia.2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Billy Joe Swepston obituary in the Jul 20, 2003 edition.
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Frances Lowe obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Grace Mae Swepston obituary in the Feb 10, 1963 edition.
  9. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Mary Frances Swepston obituary in the Aug 31, 2017 edition.

John Herbert Swepston1,2,3,4

M, b. March 12, 1927, d. October 13, 2001
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1,2,5,6,7,4 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1,2,5,6,7,8,4 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     John Herbert Swepston was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.9 His Social Security Number was 233-30-9361.10 He married Unknown Taylor.11 John Herbert Swepston was born on March 12, 1927 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.10,3,4 He died on October 13, 2001 at Tennessee at age 74.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family

Unknown Taylor
Marriage*John Herbert Swepston married Unknown Taylor.11 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Billy Joe Swepston obituary in the Jul 20, 2003 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Frances Lowe obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Grace Mae Swepston obituary in the Feb 10, 1963 edition.
  9. [S2398] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=44635998&CRid=80278&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1410] R. Lyle Brown's Gedcom, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlylebrown&id=I18641

Alvin Curtiss Swepston1,2,3

M, b. June 28, 1929, d. August 20, 1930
FatherCharles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston1 b. December 3, 1879, d. June 6, 1962
MotherGrace Mae Richmond1 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 9, 1963
     Alvin Curtiss Swepston was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,3 He was born on June 28, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 He died on August 20, 1930 at West Virginia at age 1.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1410] R. Lyle Brown's Gedcom, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlylebrown&id=I18641
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.

Harry Oswald Yates Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. January 22, 1923
FatherWalter Bryan Yates1,2,3,4 b. May 10, 1897, d. November 14, 1983
MotherEsta Emma "Estie" Woodrum1,2,3,4 b. November 9, 1898, d. February, 1978
     Harry Oswald Yates Sr. was born on January 22, 1923 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Doris Lee Light, daughter of Fred Jackson Light and Leta Pearl Ellison, on October 9, 1957 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 103, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 378, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia2

Family

Doris Lee Light
Marriage*Harry Oswald Yates Sr. married Doris Lee Light, daughter of Fred Jackson Light and Leta Pearl Ellison, on October 9, 1957 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Harry Oswald Yates Jr.5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Hallie Ann Vest1,2

F, b. circa July, 1855, d. December 29, 1935
FatherIsaac Vest1 b. April 28, 1827, d. September 19, 1905
MotherNancy Wilson1 b. August 16, 1822, d. August 9, 1891
     Hallie Ann Vest was born circa July, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Jonathan A. Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on May 9, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 9, 1895,her married name was Whitenack. Hallie Ann Vest died on December 29, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

Jonathan A. Whitenack b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911
Marriage*She married Jonathan A. Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on May 9, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Emma Ella Wright1,2,3

F, b. June 26, 1877, d. February 5, 1927
FatherJoseph H. Wright1 b. September 6, 1840, d. November 13, 1916
MotherSusan Mitchell1 b. November 4, 1846, d. December 18, 1918
     Emma Ella Wright was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.4 She was born on June 26, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death record has a birth date of Jun 25, 1877.1,5,2,3 She married Lewis Edwin Stewart, son of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 11, 1895,her married name was Stewart. Emma Ella Wright died on February 5, 1927 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 49.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 511, District 121, Ward 6, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland5
1910Dwelling 144, District 227, Proctorknott, St. Louis Co., Minnesota6

Family

Lewis Edwin Stewart b. January 18, 1871, d. December 18, 1957
Marriage*Emma Ella Wright married Lewis Edwin Stewart, son of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S6295] Division of Passport Control Consular Registration Applications Department of State, U.S., Consular Registration Applications, 1916-1925.
  3. [S6296] Vital Statistics. Manitoba Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Manitoba, Death Index, 1881-1943.
  4. [S6297] Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S6298] Winnipeg Free Press, From the Lewis Edwin Stewart obituary in the Dec 19, 1957 edition.

Joseph H. Wright1,2,3

M, b. September 6, 1840, d. November 13, 1916
     Joseph H. Wright was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Susan Mitchell.3 Joseph H. Wright was born on September 6, 1840.2,3 He died on November 13, 1916 at age 76.3,4

Family

Susan Mitchell b. November 4, 1846, d. December 18, 1918
Marriage*He married Susan Mitchell.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S1357] Georgia Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Wright Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1961] The Wright Cemetery, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/wrightcemeterypicturestext.htm
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susan Mitchell1

F, b. November 4, 1846, d. December 18, 1918
     Susan Mitchell married Joseph H. Wright.1 Susan Mitchell was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Her married name was Wright. She was born on November 4, 1846.1,3 She died on December 18, 1918 at age 72; The Wright Cemetery listing has a death date of Dec 18, 1919.2,1

Family

Joseph H. Wright b. September 6, 1840, d. November 13, 1916
Marriage*She married Joseph H. Wright.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1357] Georgia Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Wright Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S1961] The Wright Cemetery, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/wrightcemeterypicturestext.htm
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Cpl. Crawford T. Lemon1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 23, 1848, d. April 6, 1940
FatherIsaac Lemon Jr.2,1 b. September 8, 1806, d. September 6, 1896
MotherSarah Young2 b. April 13, 1811, d. October 13, 1862
     Cpl. Crawford T. Lemon was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "4 Regt Virginia Res C.S.A."3,4 He was born on August 23, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Malinda Alice Basham, daughter of Hillary H. Basham and Sarah Ridinger, on June 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Cpl. Crawford T. Lemon died on April 6, 1940 at age 91.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 158, District 3, Bedminster, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania6
1920Dwelling 274, District 181, Upper Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 178, District 110, Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1896Farmer1
1910Farmer6

Family

Malinda Alice Basham b. December, 1861
Marriage*Cpl. Crawford T. Lemon married Malinda Alice Basham, daughter of Hillary H. Basham and Sarah Ridinger, on June 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

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. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.

Isaac Lemon Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 8, 1806, d. September 6, 1896
     Isaac Lemon Jr. was buried at Lemon-Brammer Cemetery, on top of hill in pasture about 50 feet down Paradise Road off Franklin Pike, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Susan C. Shortt.1 Isaac Lemon Jr. was born on September 8, 1806 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He married Sarah Young on December 12, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Isaac Lemon Jr. died on September 6, 1896 at age 89.3

Family 1

Sarah Young b. April 13, 1811, d. October 13, 1862
Marriage*He married Sarah Young on December 12, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Family 2

Susan C. Shortt b. November 4, 1831, d. May 9, 1915
Marriage*Isaac Lemon Jr. married Susan C. Shortt.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Young1,2

F, b. April 13, 1811, d. October 13, 1862
     Sarah Young was buried at Lemon-Brammer Cemetery, on top of hill in pasture about 50 feet down Paradise Road off Franklin Pike, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on April 13, 1811 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She married Isaac Lemon Jr. on December 12, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 12, 1827,her married name was Lemon. Sarah Young died on October 13, 1862 at age 51.3

Family

Isaac Lemon Jr. b. September 8, 1806, d. September 6, 1896
Marriage*She married Isaac Lemon Jr. on December 12, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html

Susan C. Shortt1

F, b. November 4, 1831, d. May 9, 1915
     Susan C. Shortt married Isaac Lemon Jr.1 Susan C. Shortt was buried at Samuel P. Rakes Cemetery, on hill east side of Rt. 860 at Rt. 635, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Lemon. She was born on November 4, 1831 at Virginia.2 She died on May 9, 1915 at age 83.2

Family

Isaac Lemon Jr. b. September 8, 1806, d. September 6, 1896
Marriage*She married Isaac Lemon Jr.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Rebecca Lykins1,2

F, b. October 30, 1816, d. November 3, 1904
     Rebecca Lykins was buried at Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Rt. 221 E. by Rt. 679, 17 miles east of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 30, 1816 at Virginia.1,3,4 As of 1842,her married name was Link.2 She married Henry Link in 1842.1,2 Rebecca Lykins married William Burrell McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on June 23, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On this marriage record William listed his place of birth as Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of June 23, 1867,her married name was McNeil.5 Rebecca Lykins died on November 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Henry Link b. 1790, d. 1864
Marriage*Rebecca Lykins married Henry Link in 1842.1,2 

Family 2

William Burrell McNeil b. October 31, 1823, d. January 13, 1905
Marriage*Rebecca Lykins married William Burrell McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on June 23, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On this marriage record William listed his place of birth as Floyd Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

John R. Martin1,2

M, b. circa 1826
     John R. Martin married Elizabeth Unknown. John R. Martin was born circa 1826 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 505, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1850Laborer2

Family

Elizabeth Unknown
Marriage*John R. Martin married Elizabeth Unknown
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Stephens1,2

M, b. August 14, 1823, d. October 6, 1889
     Andrew Stephens was buried at Jacksonville Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 221 and Rt. 8, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Maria Unknown.2 Andrew Stephens was born on August 14, 1823.2 He died on October 6, 1889 at age 66.2

Family

Maria Unknown d. January 7, 1867
Marriage*He married Maria Unknown.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Maria Unknown1,2

F, d. January 7, 1867
     Maria Unknown married Andrew Stephens.2 Maria Unknown was buried at Jacksonville Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 221 and Rt. 8, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Stephens. She died on January 7, 1867.2

Family

Andrew Stephens b. August 14, 1823, d. October 6, 1889
Marriage*She married Andrew Stephens.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Cora Gertrude Hale1,2,3

F, b. December 6, 1878, d. January 14, 1980
     Cora Gertrude Hale was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,1 Her Social Security Number was 227-62-1611.3 She was born on December 6, 1878 at Richmond, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 7, 1876.2,3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Stephens. She married Joseph Randolph Stephens, son of Claude Purcell Stephens and Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, circa 1912.4,2 Cora Gertrude Hale died on January 14, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 101.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 277, District 34, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 68, District 119-39, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Joseph Randolph Stephens b. May 11, 1886, d. June 3, 1960
Marriage*Cora Gertrude Hale married Joseph Randolph Stephens, son of Claude Purcell Stephens and Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, circa 1912.4,2 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grace Ola Hodges1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 28, 1921, d. October 8, 2003
FatherWilliam Joseph "Will" Hodges1,3,4 b. June 18, 1894, d. February 10, 1953
MotherArista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner1,3,4 b. September 25, 1894, d. March 2, 1925
     Grace Ola Hodges was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2095.7 She was born on September 28, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4,6,5 As of November 17, 1945,her married name was Overacre.3 She married Beverly Lorenzia Overacre on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,8 Grace Ola Hodges died on October 8, 2003 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,7,6 She OVERACRE, Grace H., 82, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at the Berkshire Health Care Center. She was a member of the Vinton Baptist Church and daughter of the late William Joseph Hodges and Hester Conner Hodges. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly Overacre and her sisters, Virginia Hoback, Marie Ober Bell, and Pauline Hopkins. She is survived by a sister, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill; a foster sister, Edna Cresnell of Pompano Beach, Fla; a devoted niece, Wanda H. Bowles and husband, George; also several other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family wants to thanks all of her nurses and caregivers for their kindness and good care Grace received while at the Berkshire Health Care Center. on October 9, 2003.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1940House keeper2

Family

Beverly Lorenzia Overacre b. January 16, 1921, d. April 25, 1981
Marriage*Grace Ola Hodges married Beverly Lorenzia Overacre on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace H. Overacre obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beverly Lorenzia Overacre obituary in the Apr 27, 1981 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace H. Overacre obituary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.

Beverly Lorenzia Overacre1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 16, 1921, d. April 25, 1981
     Beverly Lorenzia Overacre was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4,5,8 His Social Security Number was 228-09-2057.9 He was born on January 16, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3,7,4,8,6,10,11 He married Grace Ola Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,5 Beverly Lorenzia Overacre died on April 25, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.9,7,4,8,10 He Beverly Lorenzia (Beve) Overacre, age 60, of 824 Coolbrook Dr., Vinton, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He worked at Vinton Motors Company for 35 years He was a member of the Vinton Baptist Church. He served 3 ½ years in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Hodges Overacre; three nieces, Donna Overacre, Vickie Overacre, Linda Overacre, all of Vinton. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on April 27, 1981.5

Family

Grace Ola Hodges b. September 28, 1921, d. October 8, 2003
Marriage*He married Grace Ola Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace H. Overacre obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  2. [S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beverly Lorenzia Overacre obituary in the Apr 27, 1981 edition.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Myrtle Marie Hodges1,2,3,4

F, b. May 13, 1923, d. July 23, 2001
FatherWilliam Joseph "Will" Hodges1,2,3 b. June 18, 1894, d. February 10, 1953
MotherArista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner1,2,3 b. September 25, 1894, d. March 2, 1925
     Myrtle Marie Hodges was also known as Myrtle Marie Poff.5 Her Social Security Number was 160-16-7006.6 She was born on May 13, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3,4 She married Harry Kenneth Ober on January 11, 1941 at Harford Co., Maryland.7 As of January 11, 1941,her married name was Ober.7 Myrtle Marie Hodges and Harry Kenneth Ober were divorced on October 5, 1959 at Prince William Co., Virginia.7 As of August 18, 1972,her married name was Bell.3 Myrtle Marie Hodges married Clarence Lee Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Myrtle Marie Hodges and Clarence Lee Bell were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Myrtle Marie Hodges died on July 23, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.8,6,9 She BELL, Marie Ober, 78, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 23, 2001. She was retired from Oak Hall Cap and Gown. Surviving are her children, Ken Ober and wife, Linda of Copper Hill, William (Bill) Ober and wife, Libby of Bent Mountain, Ruth Fornes and husband, Roy of Roanoke, Donnie Ober and wife, Linda of Copper Hill; sisters, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill, Grace Overacre of Vinton, Pauline Hopkins of Radford; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. on July 25, 2001.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 14, Election District 4, Harford Co., Maryland5

Family 1

Harry Kenneth Ober b. December 26, 1919, d. May 29, 1990
Marriage*Myrtle Marie Hodges married Harry Kenneth Ober on January 11, 1941 at Harford Co., Maryland.7 
Divorce* Myrtle Marie Hodges and Harry Kenneth Ober were divorced on October 5, 1959 at Prince William Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Clarence Lee Bell b. February 7, 1919, d. January 2, 1992
Marriage*Myrtle Marie Hodges married Clarence Lee Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Myrtle Marie Hodges and Clarence Lee Bell were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace H. Overacre obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Ober Bell obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ruth Ann Ober Fornes obituary.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Joseph Ober obituary in the Oct 31, 1944 edition.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Clarence Lee Bell1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1919, d. January 2, 1992
FatherLuther Hansford Bell1,2 b. August 15, 1889, d. May 21, 1964
MotherAddie Lee Stump1,2 b. March 25, 1892, d. September 6, 1974
     Clarence Lee Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-12-3036.2 He was born on February 7, 1919 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Myrtle Marie Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Clarence Lee Bell and Myrtle Marie Hodges were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Clarence Lee Bell died on January 2, 1992 at Virginia at age 72.2,5,7,8 He Clarence L. Bell, age 72, of Copper Hill, died Thursday. He is survived by his children, Paul Bell, West Va; Luther Bell, North Dakota; Wayne Bell, Arizona; William Bell, Faye Bell and Dean Bell, all of Roanoke; Tom Bell and Barbara Thompson, both of Copper Hill; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Cecil Bell, Vinton; one sister, Allie Patton, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co. on January 4, 1992.5

Family

Myrtle Marie Hodges b. May 13, 1923, d. July 23, 2001
Marriage*He married Myrtle Marie Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Clarence Lee Bell and Myrtle Marie Hodges were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence L. Bell obituary in the Jan 4, 1992 edition.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Wanda June Hoback1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 12, 1933, d. August 20, 2014
FatherClifford Victor Hoback1,2,6,7 b. March 28, 1912, d. April 2, 1997
MotherVirginia Elizabeth Hodges1,2,6,7 b. March 25, 1918, d. June 9, 1947
     Wanda June Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8 She was born on April 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,8 As of May 7, 1955,her married name was Wilson.5 She married Clifton Valentine Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on May 7, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,6 Wanda June Hoback and Clifton Valentine Wilson were divorced on December 30, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 As of February 4, 1977,her married name was Bowles.6 Wanda June Hoback married George Milton Anderson Bowles, son of George Bowles and Maggie Josephine Holland, on February 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,8 Wanda June Hoback died on August 20, 2014 at Virginia at age 81.3,8 She Wanda Hoback Bowles, 81, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, our beautiful angel, Wanda Hoback Bowles, spread her wings and entered her Heavenly home. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, George Bowles; her forever loyal companion, Dolly, her four legged baby; her children, Layne Wilson and his wife, Diana, Roger Wilson, and Sabrina Bondurant and her husband, Scott; grandchildren, Paul Wilson, Carey Wilson and his wife, Kristen, Nathan Wilson and his wife, Macy, Tyler Wilson, Paden Bare, Wyatt Bare, Ethan Bondurant, and Colton Bondurant; great-granddaughter, Kaylynn Wilson; sister, Maxine Peters; brother, Buck Hoback; and many other beloved family members and friends. There can never be enough words of thanks to Carilion Hospice, Debbie Conner Quick and Alan Mabry, and all the other nurses involved in her care, many thanks to Dr. Scribner, Dr. Glaser, and Dr. Osborne and all the wonderful nurses and friends at Carilion OB-GYN. Interment will follow at the Stonewall Cemetery in Floyd. on August 21, 2014.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Clifton Valentine Wilson b. December 14, 1926, d. June 5, 2009
Marriage*Wanda June Hoback married Clifton Valentine Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on May 7, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,6 
Divorce* Wanda June Hoback and Clifton Valentine Wilson were divorced on December 30, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

George Milton Anderson Bowles b. March 1, 1926, d. October 19, 2020
Marriage*Wanda June Hoback married George Milton Anderson Bowles, son of George Bowles and Maggie Josephine Holland, on February 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifford Victor Hoback obitutary in the Apr 4, 1997 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Hoback Bowles obituary in the Aug 21, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Norman Lee Hoback obituary.
  8. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Clifton Layne Wilson obituary.

George Milton Anderson Bowles1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 1, 1926, d. October 19, 2020
FatherGeorge Bowles5,8,2,9 b. December 26, 1903, d. July 17, 1970
MotherMaggie Josephine Holland5,8,2,9,10,11 b. June 26, 1907, d. December 25, 1978
     George Milton Anderson Bowles was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,12 He was born on March 1, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,6,12,7 He married Martha Ann Hodges on September 27, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 George Milton Anderson Bowles and Martha Ann Hodges were divorced on January 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 George Milton Anderson Bowles married Wanda June Hoback, daughter of Clifford Victor Hoback and Virginia Elizabeth Hodges, on February 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,13,12 George Milton Anderson Bowles died on October 19, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.3 He George Anderson Bowles, 94, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on March 1, 1926 and passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was a World War II Veteran and served in Italy. George was a member of the Clearbrook Rescue Squad from 1959 until 1975 and served as Captain for the crew. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Layne (Diana) Wilson, Roger Wilson, and Sabrina (Scott) Bondurant; grandchildren, Paul Wilson, Carey (Kristen) Wilson, Nathan (Macy) Wilson, Paden Bare, Wyatt (Desiree) Bare, Ethan Bondurant, Colten Bondurant, Rainey and Shane Bowles; great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Stella, Reagan, Riley, Charity, Kinzley, Kennedi, and Kaylynn; and one of the best fur friends, Aspen. Many thanks and much love to Nancy Cooper, Leigh Wingo, Dr. Ewen and Robbie at VA Medical Center in Salem, and to all the caregivers at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A Graveside Service will be conducted at Stonewall Cemetery in Floyd, Va. on October 21, 2020.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 63, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Martha Ann Hodges b. June 10, 1926, d. June 24, 2021
Marriage*George Milton Anderson Bowles married Martha Ann Hodges on September 27, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* George Milton Anderson Bowles and Martha Ann Hodges were divorced on January 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Wanda June Hoback b. April 12, 1933, d. August 20, 2014
Marriage*George Milton Anderson Bowles married Wanda June Hoback, daughter of Clifford Victor Hoback and Virginia Elizabeth Hodges, on February 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,13,12 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifford Victor Hoback obitutary in the Apr 4, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Anderson Bowles obituary in the Oct 21, 2020 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the George Bowles obituary in the Jul 19, 1970 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maggie Holland Bowles obituary in the Dec 26, 1978 edition.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Louise Bowles Logan obituary in the Mar 23, 1976 edition.
  12. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Norman Lee Hoback obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Ann Bowles obituary in the Sep 16, 1953 edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.