Dorothy Pauline Ables1,2,3
F, b. October 10, 1924, d. September 15, 2012
Dorothy Pauline Ables Dorothy Ables Poff was born on October 10, 1924 and passed away on September 15, 2012 in Apex, NC.2 Her Social Security Number was 448-12-3734.4 She was born on October 10, 1924 at Oklahoma.5,4,2 As of October, 1943,her married name was Poff.3 She married Julian Orville Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, in October, 1943 at San Bernardino Co., California.6,3 Dorothy Pauline Ables died on September 15, 2012 at Apex, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 87.4,2
Family | Julian Orville Poff b. January 5, 1922, d. April 30, 1998 |
Marriage* | Dorothy Pauline Ables married Julian Orville Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, in October, 1943 at San Bernardino Co., California.6,3 |
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Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S6850] Apex Funeral Home, online https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/apex-nc/apex-funeral-home/1015, From the Dorothy Ables Poff obituary.
- [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the marriage license listings in the Oct 31, 1943 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julian Poff obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
Virginia Ruth Cruff1,2,3
F, b. July 23, 1939, d. June 4, 2023
Virginia Ruth Cruff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 23, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of August 9, 1957,her married name was Poff.2 She married Ralph Benjamin Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on August 9, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Virginia Ruth Cruff died on June 4, 2023 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 83.3 She Virginia Ruth (Cruff) Poff, 83, passed peacefully from this earthly life and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Ruth was born on July 23, 1939, in Salem, Va. She married Ralph Poff in 1957, and spent her life raising their children, and then shared her love for children with loads of kids who came and went though her at-home daycare. After Ruth retired, she enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. with family and friends. She loved her family, music, watching sports, playing cards, and spending time in the sun. Ruth was preceded into death by her husband of 51 years, Ralph B. Poff; her parents, Davis W. Cruff and Alma Toy Cruff; brothers, Raymond Cruff and Shannon Cruff; sister Mary Will (Cruff) Booth; her daughter, Ruth Virginia (Ginger) Poff, and 3 great- grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Ben Poff (Trisha), and David Poff (Deborah); her daughters, Sheila Ridgway (John), and Terri Meckes (Bryan); 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to express our most heartfelt thank you to the Compassionate Care Hospice staff of Akron OH. Mom was treated with kindness and respect, and her comfort was their top priority. Interment at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on July 2, 2023.3
Family | Ralph Benjamin Poff b. August 8, 1936, d. June 14, 2009 |
Marriage* | She married Ralph Benjamin Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on August 9, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Benjamin Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2009 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Ruth Cruff Poff obituary in the Jul 2, 2023 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Crouch-Poff wedding announcement in the May 23, 1993 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Corey Benjamin Poff birth announcement in the Jun 25, 1995 edition.
James Peter Hollins1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. June 1, 1881, d. April 18, 1958
James Peter Hollins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4 He was born on June 1, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. birth records have a birth date of Jun 8, 1881.7,4,5,8 He married Arrildia Etty "Arreldia" Graham, daughter of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on October 23, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 James Peter Hollins married Sarah Alice Chaffin on September 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 James Peter Hollins died on April 18, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.7,4
Family 1 | Arrildia Etty "Arreldia" Graham b. December 13, 1876, d. before September, 1908 |
Marriage* | James Peter Hollins married Arrildia Etty "Arreldia" Graham, daughter of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on October 23, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Sarah Alice Chaffin b. February 9, 1876, d. December 27, 1918 |
Marriage* | James Peter Hollins married Sarah Alice Chaffin on September 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Hollins Peters obituary in the Jan 20, 2000 edition.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Etta Verbena Hollins1,2,3
F, b. October 23, 1909, d. April 30, 1998
Father | James Peter Hollins4,5,3 b. June 1, 1881, d. April 18, 1958 |
Mother | Sarah Alice Chaffin4,5,3 b. February 9, 1876, d. December 27, 1918 |
Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6776.6 Etta Verbena Hollins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 She was born on October 23, 1909 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2,3 As of November 28, 1936,her married name was Simpson.2 She married Meredith Ruben Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Etta Verbena Hollins died on April 30, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.1,6,7 She SIMPSON, Etta Verbena Hollins, 88, of Roanoke, was taken when our Jesus came and took her hand and led her Home on Thursday, April 30, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Meredith Reuben Simpson, and stepson, Harold Roger Simpson. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She will be sadly missed and loved by her sisters, Susie Conner, Minnie Peters, both of Roanoke, Reba Bowman and Adrienne Phillips, Nashville, Tenn; her adopted daughter, Lawanda Hester, Roanoke; stepchildren, Dorothy George, Roanoke, Peggy Atkins, Vinton, and Lewis Simpson, West Virginia; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Earl Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on May 2, 1998.1
Family | Meredith Ruben Simpson b. June 3, 1909, d. January 10, 1983 |
Marriage* | Etta Verbena Hollins married Meredith Ruben Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Verbena Hollins Simpson obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Hollins Peters obituary in the Jan 20, 2000 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Nina Elizabeth Thompson1
F, b. March 8, 1870, d. August 3, 1909
Nina Elizabeth Thompson was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Radford.2 She married Marion Francis Radford.2,1 Nina Elizabeth Thompson was born on March 8, 1870.2 She died on August 3, 1909 at age 39.2
Family | Marion Francis Radford b. May 2, 1867, d. December 21, 1932 |
Marriage* | She married Marion Francis Radford.2,1 |
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Citations
- [S3597] Taylor Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11118195/person/-206287613
- [S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Kyle Montgomery Martin1,2,3
M, b. June 4, 1878, d. April 1, 1905
Father | Isaac Martin1,2 b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911 |
Mother | Peradine Graham1,2 b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920 |
Kyle Montgomery Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, from Rt. 221, right on Rt. 612, left on Rt. 673, right on Rt. 608. The cemetery is on the left on a hillside, Floyd Co., Virginia; Buried net to Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham.1 He was born on June 4, 1878 at Virginia.1,2,3 He died on April 1, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26.1,3
Citations
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
Wade Hamilton Martin1,2
M, b. October 8, 1876, d. September 30, 1936
Father | Isaac Martin1,3,4,5 b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911 |
Mother | Peradine Graham1,3,5,4 b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920 |
Wade Hamilton Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, from Rt. 221, right on Rt. 612, left on Rt. 673, right on Rt. 608. The cemetery is on the left on a hillside, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on October 8, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3,5,4 He married Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell, daughter of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on February 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,5 Wade Hamilton Martin died on September 30, 1936 at age 59.6,2
Family | Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell b. March 30, 1879, d. August 11, 1938 |
Marriage* | Wade Hamilton Martin married Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell, daughter of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on February 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell1,2,3
F, b. March 30, 1879, d. August 11, 1938
Father | Eli Fliger Blackwell4,3,5 b. March 14, 1844, d. September 25, 1916 |
Mother | Sarah Catherine Lawrence4,3,5 b. September 6, 1846, d. October 27, 1926 |
Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, from Rt. 221, right on Rt. 612, left on Rt. 673, right on Rt. 608. The cemetery is on the left on a hillside, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on March 30, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 As of February 10, 1904,her married name was Martin.6 She married Wade Hamilton Martin, son of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on February 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,3 Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell died on August 11, 1938 at Virginia at age 59.2,3
Family | Wade Hamilton Martin b. October 8, 1876, d. September 30, 1936 |
Marriage* | Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell married Wade Hamilton Martin, son of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on February 10, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
Dollie E. Martin1
F, b. circa 1905, d. November, 1995
Father | Wade Hamilton Martin1,2 b. October 8, 1876, d. September 30, 1936 |
Mother | Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell1,2 b. March 30, 1879, d. August 11, 1938 |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Robert Eli Martin Sr.1,2,3
M, b. December 1, 1911, d. September 4, 1996
Father | Wade Hamilton Martin1,2 b. October 8, 1876, d. September 30, 1936 |
Mother | Martha Ella "Elsie" Blackwell1,2 b. March 30, 1879, d. August 11, 1938 |
Robert Eli Martin Sr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-18-4361.4 He married Mucie Lee Peters, daughter of Charles Willis Peters and Emma Olive Jones.3,5 Robert Eli Martin Sr. was born on December 1, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He died on September 4, 1996 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3,4 He MARTIN, Robert Eli Sr., 84, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 1996, at Woodhaven Nursing Home in Montvale. He was a retired fireman, having worked for Hercules for 36 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served on the USS Hornet during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mucie Peters Martin. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Brenda Lee and Henry Mosby of Montvale; granddaughter, Leigh Ann Mosby of Montvale; grandson, Robert E. Martin III of Roanoke. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 7, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with Dr. William H. Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 446, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on September 6, 1996.3
Family | Mucie Lee Peters b. January 5, 1914, d. July 8, 1993 |
Marriage* | Robert Eli Martin Sr. married Mucie Lee Peters, daughter of Charles Willis Peters and Emma Olive Jones.3,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Eli Martin, Sr., obituary in the Sep 6, 1996 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1624] Floyd Co., VA Obit Index, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/obit_index.html, From the Mucie Lee Peters Martin obituary.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Darius Martin1,2
M, b. January 23, 1859, d. November 25, 1862
Father | Isaac Martin1,3 b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911 |
Mother | Elmira Spangler1,3 b. circa 1838, d. January 30, 1859 |
Darius Martin was born on January 23, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on November 25, 1862 at age 3; Died from diphtheria.1,3
Citations
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
William Lee Martin1,2,3
M, b. November 26, 1869, d. April 5, 1873
Father | Isaac Martin1,2,4,3 b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911 |
Mother | Peradine Graham1,2,4,3 b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920 |
William Lee Martin was born on November 26, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on April 5, 1873 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3; Died of bold hives.1,4
Citations
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
Infant Female Martin1,2
F, b. 1872, d. 1872
Father | Isaac Martin1,2 b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911 |
Mother | Peradine Graham1,2 b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920 |
Citations
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
William Nelson Bell1,2,3,4
M, b. 1940, d. 1971
Father | William Ernest Bell1,3 b. March 29, 1920, d. March 13, 1944 |
Mother | Elsie Pauline Craighead1,3,4 b. June 22, 1921, d. June 3, 1998 |
William Nelson Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born in 1940.2 He died in 1971.2
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Pauline Craighead Moran obituary in the Jun 7, 1998 edition.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Clifton Bell obituary in the Jun 6, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Noah Moran obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
Samuel David Moran1,2,3,4,5
M, b. January 30, 1958, d. August 18, 1986
Father | James Noah "PeeWee" Moran1,3,5 b. circa 1927, d. October 21, 2013 |
Mother | Elsie Pauline Craighead1,3,4,5 b. June 22, 1921, d. June 3, 1998 |
Samuel David Moran was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 229-94-7251.6 He was born on January 30, 1958 at Virginia.2,6,3 He and an unknown person were divorced on May 10, 1983.3 He married Debra Faye Dunbar on May 11, 1985 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 Samuel David Moran died on August 18, 1986 at age 28.2
Family | Debra Faye Dunbar |
Marriage* | He married Debra Faye Dunbar on May 11, 1985 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Pauline Craighead Moran obituary in the Jun 7, 1998 edition.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Clifton Bell obituary in the Jun 6, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Noah Moran obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.