Mary E. Pugh1

F, b. circa 1859
FatherThomas Pugh1
MotherSarah "Sally" Likens1
     Mary E. Pugh was born circa 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Peter Robert Vest, son of Littleberry "Berry" Vest and Sarah "Sally" James, on April 5, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 5, 1917,her married name was Vest.

Family

Peter Robert Vest b. May 6, 1834, d. April 22, 1917
Marriage*Mary E. Pugh married Peter Robert Vest, son of Littleberry "Berry" Vest and Sarah "Sally" James, on April 5, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Jesse Branard Jones1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 17, 1890, d. June 7, 1956
FatherThomas Henry Jones1,6,3 b. June, 1855
MotherLouisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey1,6,3 b. January 18, 1860, d. 1926
     Jesse Branard Jones was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 17, 1890 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards have a birth date of Sep 26, 1890.1,2,3,4,5 He married Dorris Ola Collins, daughter of Homer Howard Collins and Ellen Ledora "Ella" Hollins, on February 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Jesse Branard Jones died on June 7, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 219, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 464, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law S. Goff7
1920Dwelling 32, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 282, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 309, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Coal miner7
1919Farmer1
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Odd job laborer10
1950Ditch digger11

Family

Dorris Ola Collins b. May 13, 1902, d. February 13, 1985
Marriage*Jesse Branard Jones married Dorris Ola Collins, daughter of Homer Howard Collins and Ellen Ledora "Ella" Hollins, on February 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5739] Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Harry Dean Jones obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Vernon Jones obituary in the Feb 15, 1973 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman A. Jones obituary in the May 2, 2008 edition.

Jesse Vernon Jones1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 15, 1920, d. February 14, 1973
FatherJesse Branard Jones1,8,3,4 b. September 17, 1890, d. June 7, 1956
MotherDorris Ola Collins1,8,3,4,5 b. May 13, 1902, d. February 13, 1985
     Jesse Vernon Jones was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He was born on March 15, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,6,7 He married Ethel Rowena Payne on November 18, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,4,10,5 Jesse Vernon Jones died on February 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.4,5 He Jesse Vernon Jones, 52, of Rt. 2, Salem, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired mechanic for Checker Cab Co. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Payne Jones; a son, Clinton G. Jones, Salem; his mother, Mrs. Doris J. McCormick, Yadkinville, NC; three brothers, Norman A. Jones, Howard T. Jones, Harry Dean Jones, Roanoke. Burial in Bandy Cemetery Roanoke County. on February 15, 1973.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 384, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 100, District 81-24, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9
1950Cab company mechanic11

Family

Ethel Rowena Payne b. February 8, 1921, d. February 28, 2004
Marriage*Jesse Vernon Jones married Ethel Rowena Payne on November 18, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,4,10,5 
Child
  • Clinton Glenwood "C. J." Jones Sr.10,11,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5739] Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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 Jesse Vernon Jones obituary in the Feb 15, 1973 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Harry Dean Jones obituary.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Payne Jones obituary in the Feb 29, 2004 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Norman Arlington Jones1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 10, 1926, d. May 1, 2008
FatherJesse Branard Jones1,7,8,3,9,10 b. September 17, 1890, d. June 7, 1956
MotherDorris Ola Collins1,7,8,3,9 b. May 13, 1902, d. February 13, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1795.11 Norman Arlington Jones was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,12 He was born on July 10, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,12,5,6 He married Martha Viola Baker on July 2, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,13,3 Norman Arlington Jones died on May 1, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.2,11,4,12 He Norman A. Jones, 81, of Roanoke, died on Thursday, May 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Martha Baker Jones. Norman was the owner of Jones Plumbing Company and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his brother, Harry Dean Jones and wife, Martha, of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Minnie Jones, and her daughter, Sissy and her husband, James Gearhart, of Roanoke, and Gladys Dudley and her husband, James, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, the Rev. Burrell Baker and wife, Clara, of Hardy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on May 2, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 282, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 309, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Plumber9

Family

Martha Viola Baker b. July 14, 1927, d. November 6, 2004
Marriage*Norman Arlington Jones married Martha Viola Baker on July 2, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,13,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman A. Jones obituary in the May 2, 2008 edition.
  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. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Harry Dean Jones obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Vernon Jones obituary in the Feb 15, 1973 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [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&
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Baker Jones obituary in the Nov 7, 2004 edition.

Robert Tazwell Sweeney1,2

M, b. February, 1865
FatherBenjamin Sweeney/Swinney2 b. November 23, 1832, d. August 8, 1882
MotherCatherine "Fanny" Underwood2 b. March 30, 1832, d. March 18, 1922
     Robert Tazwell Sweeney was born in February, 1865 at Virginia.3 He married Mary Jane Paul in 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

Mary Jane Paul b. October, 1866
Marriage*Robert Tazwell Sweeney married Mary Jane Paul in 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Paul1,2

F, b. October, 1866
     Mary Jane Paul was born in October, 1866 at Virginia.3 She married Robert Tazwell Sweeney, son of Benjamin Sweeney/Swinney and Catherine "Fanny" Underwood, in 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of 1886,her married name was Sweeney.

Family

Robert Tazwell Sweeney b. February, 1865
Marriage*Mary Jane Paul married Robert Tazwell Sweeney, son of Benjamin Sweeney/Swinney and Catherine "Fanny" Underwood, in 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, 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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Alma R. Ekiss1,2

F, b. May 10, 1902, d. July 22, 1975
FatherJames D. Ekiss1,2 b. February 1, 1855, d. March 21, 1930
MotherAmanda M. Epperly1,2 b. December 28, 1864, d. December 15, 1955
     Alma R. Ekiss was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-6490.4 She was born on May 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 She married John Sherman Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Sarah Alice Wimmer, on April 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2 As of April 3, 1920,her married name was Ridinger. Alma R. Ekiss died on July 22, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 150, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

John Sherman Ridinger b. February 16, 1902, d. September 9, 1971
Marriage*Alma R. Ekiss married John Sherman Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Sarah Alice Wimmer, on April 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vernon Raymond Ridinger1,2,3,4

M, b. January 5, 1921, d. November 3, 1985
FatherJohn Sherman Ridinger1,5,3,4 b. February 16, 1902, d. September 9, 1971
MotherAlma R. Ekiss1,5,3,4 b. May 10, 1902, d. July 22, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 229-05-2746.6 Vernon Raymond Ridinger was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.3 He was born on January 5, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married Nancy Margaret Kelsey on October 16, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Vernon Raymond Ridinger died on November 3, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 64.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 150, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Nancy Margaret Kelsey
Marriage*Vernon Raymond Ridinger married Nancy Margaret Kelsey on October 16, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Vane Ridinger obituary in the Jul 23, 2006 edition.

James D. Ekiss1,2

M, b. February 1, 1855, d. March 21, 1930
     James D. Ekiss was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 1, 1855.2 He married Amanda M. Epperly on April 26, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 James D. Ekiss died on March 21, 1930 at age 75.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Amanda M. Epperly b. December 28, 1864, d. December 15, 1955
Marriage*James D. Ekiss married Amanda M. Epperly on April 26, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Amanda M. Epperly1

F, b. December 28, 1864, d. December 15, 1955
     Amanda M. Epperly was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 28, 1864.2 She married James D. Ekiss on April 26, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 26, 1903,her married name was Ekiss. Amanda M. Epperly died on December 15, 1955 at age 90.2

Family

James D. Ekiss b. February 1, 1855, d. March 21, 1930
Marriage*She married James D. Ekiss on April 26, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Leonard Newton Keith1,2

M, b. March 24, 1868, d. February 20, 1960
     Leonard Newton Keith was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on March 24, 1868 at Virginia.2,3 He married Sarah Susannah Dickerson in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 Leonard Newton Keith died on February 20, 1960 at age 91.2,3

Family

Sarah Susannah Dickerson b. September 17, 1872, d. June 6, 1960
Marriage*He married Sarah Susannah Dickerson in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, 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. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Susannah Dickerson1,2

F, b. September 17, 1872, d. June 6, 1960
     Sarah Susannah Dickerson was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 17, 1872 at Virginia.2,3 She married Leonard Newton Keith in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of 1890,her married name was Keith. Sarah Susannah Dickerson died on June 6, 1960 at age 87; The Floyd Co. Cemetery book has a death date of Mar 6, 1960.2,3

Family

Leonard Newton Keith b. March 24, 1868, d. February 20, 1960
Marriage*She married Leonard Newton Keith in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, 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. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Eramus Peyton Sutphin1,2,3

M, b. November 11, 1873, d. 1965
     Eramus Peyton Sutphin was born on November 11, 1873.3 He married Lydia Howell on January 24, 1901.3 Eramus Peyton Sutphin died in 1965.3

Family

Lydia Howell b. 1881, d. 1904
Marriage*He married Lydia Howell on January 24, 1901.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1506] Mary Anne Sutphin, "Sutphin Additions," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2007.

Lydia Howell1

F, b. 1881, d. 1904
     Lydia Howell was born in 1881.1 She married Eramus Peyton Sutphin on January 24, 1901.1 As of January 24, 1901,her married name was Sutphin.1 Lydia Howell died in 1904.1

Family

Eramus Peyton Sutphin b. November 11, 1873, d. 1965
Marriage*She married Eramus Peyton Sutphin on January 24, 1901.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1506] Mary Anne Sutphin, "Sutphin Additions," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2007.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Clifton Henry Stewart1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 7, 1903, d. December 1, 1991
FatherEller Green Stewart1,7,5,6 b. August, 1881
MotherDocia Manda Collins1,7,5,6 b. December 20, 1876, d. December 1, 1958
     Clifton Henry Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,6,9 His Social Security Number was 229-60-1111.3 He was born on November 7, 1903 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,4,5,6,9 He married Lottie Letha Light, daughter of Elmer Edgar Light and Lydia C./E. "Minnie" Conner, on July 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,10,6,9 Clifton Henry Stewart died on December 1, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.11,3,8,6,9 He Clifton Henry Stewart, age 88, died Sunday in a Salem nursing home. He is survived by three cousins, Joyce Peters and Gladys King, both of Copper Hill, and Susan Nunn, Floyd. Graveside services will be in the Salem Church Cemetery. on December 2, 1991.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 346, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 30, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 245, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 149, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 140, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer12
1923Farmer1
1930Farmer2
1940Truck driver13
1950Farmer14

Family

Lottie Letha Light b. March 2, 1909, d. April 20, 1990
Marriage*Clifton Henry Stewart married Lottie Letha Light, daughter of Elmer Edgar Light and Lydia C./E. "Minnie" Conner, on July 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,10,6,9 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lottie Light Stewart obituary in the Apr 26, 1990 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton H. Stewart obitutary in the Dec 2, 1991 edition.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lottie Letha Light1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 2, 1909, d. April 20, 1990
FatherElmer Edgar Light1,4 b. November 15, 1886, d. October 9, 1944
MotherLydia C./E. "Minnie" Conner6,7,4 b. October 26, 1891, d. March 17, 1977
     Lottie Letha Light was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,8 Her Social Security Number was 223-50-0041.9 She was born on March 2, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,4,8 She married Clifton Henry Stewart, son of Eller Green Stewart and Docia Manda Collins, on July 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 As of July 3, 1923,her married name was Stewart. Lottie Letha Light died on April 20, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.2,9,3,4,8 She Lottie Light Stewart, age 81, died Friday, April 20, 1990 in a Salem nursing home. Surviving are: her husband, Clifton H. Stewart, Copper Hill; three cousins, Frank Conner, Floyd, Marshall Conner, Bent Mountain, Junior Lee Conner, Copper Hill. Graveside services were held at Salem Church Cemetery. on April 26, 1990.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Joseph Conner6
1920Dwelling 155, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Joseph Conner5
1930Dwelling 245, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 149, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 140, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Clifton Henry Stewart b. November 7, 1903, d. December 1, 1991
Marriage*Lottie Letha Light married Clifton Henry Stewart, son of Eller Green Stewart and Docia Manda Collins, on July 3, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lottie Light Stewart obituary in the Apr 26, 1990 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Minnie Conner Light obituary in the Mar 18, 1977 edition.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clinton Roy Stewart1,2,3,4

M, b. November 7, 1905, d. June, 1979
FatherEller Green Stewart1,5,3 b. August, 1881
MotherDocia Manda Collins1,5,3 b. December 20, 1876, d. December 1, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-4593.6 Clinton Roy Stewart was born on November 7, 1905 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He married Rosa F. Unknown circa 1925.2 Clinton Roy Stewart died in June, 1979 at South Carolina at age 73.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 346, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 30, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 245, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 38, District 93-19, Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Coal miner7

Family

Rosa F. Unknown
Marriage*Clinton Roy Stewart married Rosa F. Unknown circa 1925.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Clinton Eugene Stewart1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 13, 1929, d. August 17, 1968
FatherClinton Roy Stewart1,2,7 b. November 7, 1905, d. June, 1979
MotherRosa F. Unknown1,2,7
     His Social Security Number was 386-22-9566.5 Clinton Eugene Stewart was born on March 13, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6,8 He married Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale on February 12, 1945 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.7,9 Clinton Eugene Stewart married Anna Mae Bruce on September 2, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8 Clinton Eugene Stewart and Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale were divorced on April 11, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Clinton Eugene Stewart died on August 17, 1968 at Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 39.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 245, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 38, District 93-19, Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale b. November 11, 1928, d. August 3, 2004
Marriage*Clinton Eugene Stewart married Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale on February 12, 1945 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.7,9 
Divorce* Clinton Eugene Stewart and Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale were divorced on April 11, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 

Family 2

Anna Mae Bruce b. August 5, 1929, d. December, 1978
Marriage*Clinton Eugene Stewart married Anna Mae Bruce on September 2, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8 

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. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stewart-Bruce marriage record.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Lewis H. Stump1

M, b. October 1, 1882, d. June, 1972
FatherWilliam R. Stump2 b. circa 1850, d. before June 25, 1900
MotherMary Ann Collins2 b. September 29, 1847, d. September 6, 1929
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-4433.3 Lewis H. Stump was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 1, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Lessie Cora "Lizzie" DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on December 26, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Lewis H. Stump died in June, 1972 at age 89.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 166, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 62, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1923Farmer2
1930Farmer5
1940Farmer6

Family

Lessie Cora "Lizzie" DeWeese b. April 2, 1890, d. December, 1972
Marriage*Lewis H. Stump married Lessie Cora "Lizzie" DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on December 26, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Edgar Stump obituary in the Sep 30, 2013 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Helen Hicks obituary in the Jun 29, 2019 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruby Helen Stump1,2,3,4

F, b. September 18, 1924, d. June 28, 2019
FatherLewis H. Stump1,2,5,3,6 b. October 1, 1882, d. June, 1972
MotherLessie Cora "Lizzie" DeWeese1,2,5,3,6 b. April 2, 1890, d. December, 1972
     Ruby Helen Stump was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of July 17, 1947,her married name was Hicks.6 She married Wilfred Lee Hicks on July 17, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,6 Ruby Helen Stump died on June 28, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.3 She Ruby Helen Hicks, 94, of Callaway, Va., passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Ruby was a hardworking woman who was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born on September 18, 1924 a daughter of the late Lissy and Lewis Stump and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Lee Hicks; son, Wilfred Lee Hicks, Jr; brothers, Edgar Stump and Cecil Dewiss; sister, Margie Gibson. She is survived by her children, David Hicks (Betty), Carl Hicks, Richard Hicks (Pam), Rodger Hicks (Polly), William Hicks (Elaine), Helen Angell, Harold Hicks (Kitty), Shirley Hicks (Billy Powell), Ronnie Hicks (Linda); 23 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Lilly Holland; and sister-in-law, Luttie Stump. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on June 29, 2019.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 62, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Wilfred Lee Hicks b. July 17, 1929, d. September 14, 2009
Marriage*Ruby Helen Stump married Wilfred Lee Hicks on July 17, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Helen Hicks obituary in the Jun 29, 2019 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Edgar Stump obituary in the Sep 30, 2013 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wilfred Lee Hicks obituary.
  8. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Richard Wayne Hicks obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilford Lee Hicks, Jr. obituary in the Apr 18, 2010 edition.

Alva Edgar Stump1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 23, 1926, d. September 28, 2013
FatherLewis H. Stump1,2,3,6,7 b. October 1, 1882, d. June, 1972
MotherLessie Cora "Lizzie" DeWeese1,2,3,6,7 b. April 2, 1890, d. December, 1972
     Alva Edgar Stump was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 23, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 He married Luttie Jane Fisher on May 7, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,7,9 Alva Edgar Stump died on September 28, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 87.8,3,5 He A. Edgar Stump, 87, of Callaway, died Saturday evening, September 28, 2013. As a young man he worked on several dairy farms and retired from Thor Contractors after many years. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lewis and Lizzie Stump; and half-brother, Cecil DeWeese. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Luttie Fisher Stump; son and daughter-in-law, Alva and Deborah Stump; three sisters, Ruby Hicks, Margie Gibson and Lille Mae Holland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Bill Hinton officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on September 30, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 62, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Luttie Jane Fisher b. July 3, 1931, d. November 1, 2020
Marriage*Alva Edgar Stump married Luttie Jane Fisher on May 7, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,7,9 
Child
  • Alva Wayne Stump3,7,9

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Edgar Stump obituary in the Sep 30, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Helen Hicks obituary in the Jun 29, 2019 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luttie Jane Stump obituary in the Nov 3, 2020 edition.

Margie Garlent Stump1,2,3,4

F, b. February 20, 1928, d. August 27, 2016
FatherLewis H. Stump1,2,5,6,4 b. October 1, 1882, d. June, 1972
MotherLessie Cora "Lizzie" DeWeese1,2,5,6,4 b. April 2, 1890, d. December, 1972
     Margie Garlent Stump was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 She was born on February 20, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of April 8, 1947,her married name was Gibson.4 She married Edgar Vernon Gibson Sr. on April 8, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,9,8 Margie Garlent Stump died on August 27, 2016 at Virginia at age 88.8 She Margie Stump Gibson, 88, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Vernon Gibson Sr; and son, Eugene Gibson. Surviving are her children, Carole White, Larry Gibson, Edgar Vernon Gibson Jr. (Ann) and Corlis G. Boitnott (Danny Fariss); six grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Hicks and Lillie Holland; and sister-in-law, Lutie Stump. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Terry Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 29, 2016.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 62, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Edgar Vernon Gibson Sr. b. October 30, 1924, d. September 28, 1987
Marriage*Margie Garlent Stump married Edgar Vernon Gibson Sr. on April 8, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,9,8 
Children

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Edgar Stump obituary in the Sep 30, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Helen Hicks obituary in the Jun 29, 2019 edition.
  7. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Stump Gibson obituary in the Aug 29, 2016 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Eugene Gibson obituary in the Feb 23, 2000 edition.

Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1886, d. September 12, 1954
FatherJacob William Wertz1,5 b. February 23, 1847, d. October 9, 1917
MotherSarah Elizabeth Leffler1,5 b. April 9, 1846, d. January 17, 1907
     Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on May 15, 1886 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of May 15, 1885.1,2,4,5 He married Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on May 14, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz died on September 12, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 245, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1923Farmer1
1930Town street worker3
1940Street cleaner6

Family

Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese b. April 18, 1896, d. June 16, 1957
Marriage*Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz married Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on May 14, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jacob William Wertz1,2

M, b. February 23, 1847, d. October 9, 1917
     Jacob William Wertz was buried at Belleview Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 23, 1847 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Sarah Elizabeth Leffler on March 16, 1869.2 Jacob William Wertz died on October 9, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.2

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Leffler b. April 9, 1846, d. January 17, 1907
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Leffler on March 16, 1869.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Elizabeth Leffler1,2

F, b. April 9, 1846, d. January 17, 1907
     Sarah Elizabeth Leffler was born on April 9, 1846 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.2 She married Jacob William Wertz on March 16, 1869.2 As of March 16, 1869,her married name was Wertz. Sarah Elizabeth Leffler died on January 17, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.2

Family

Jacob William Wertz b. February 23, 1847, d. October 9, 1917
Marriage*She married Jacob William Wertz on March 16, 1869.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.