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     Zack Dobyns Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 19, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on July 3, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of whooping cough.^1,2

     John Menefee Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 9, 1885.¹ He died on December 10, 1886 at age 1.¹

     Mary Henrietta Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 25, 1883.¹ She died on December 23, 1883.¹

     Annie Grace Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 18, 1895.¹ She died on December 25, 1899 at age 4.¹

     Robert J. Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 27, 1900 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on March 28, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 16.^1,4

     Lynn Thornton Jett was born on October 3, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Matilda Ostermayer on August 24, 1921 at Summit Co., Ohio.^6,5

     John Jett was born on April 9, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He Not enumerated with his family in the 1890 Census in 1890.²

     Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Mona Gwinn.⁶ Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett was born on October 11, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate his birth date is Oct 11, 1892.^1,2,4,5 He married Katherine "Kate" Harman circa 1914.^3,5,7,8 Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett died on February 6, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.⁵

     Nancy Jeanette "Nannie" Jett was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 17, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of December 31, 1924,her married name was Hale.⁴ She married Dorsey Warren Hale on December 31, 1924 at Norfolk, Virginia.^4,5 Nancy Jeanette "Nannie" Jett died on October 26, 1948 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 50.⁵

     Katherine "Kate" Harman was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 14, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of circa 1914,her married name was Jett.³ She married Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett, son of John L. Jett and Mary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns, circa 1914.^3,2,1,4 Katherine "Kate" Harman died on January 29, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-7444.⁵ John Letcher Jett was born on May 18, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Elizabeth Eugenie Richmond on February 6, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ John Letcher Jett died on April 4, 2000 at Florida at age 84.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-1723.⁹ Robert Paul "Bob" Jett was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.⁷ He was born on October 9, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,7 He married Miriam Helen Estes on September 22, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ Robert Paul "Bob" Jett and Miriam Helen Estes were divorced on June 19, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Robert Paul "Bob" Jett married Elizabeth Theresa "Tete" Brauer on June 9, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,8 Robert Paul "Bob" Jett died on July 11, 1997 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 75.^9,5,7 He Jett, Robert Paul, 75, of Richmond, widower of Elisabeth Brauer Jett. on July 12, 1997.²

     Her married name was Taylor.⁴ Sara Harman Jett married James R. Taylor Jr.⁴ Sara Harman Jett was born on April 14, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She died on September 29, 2011 at Florida at age 83.⁴ She Sara Jett Taylor passed away Sept. 29, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born to Samuel Shields Jett and Kate Harmon Jett in Salem, Va., on April 14, 1928. She joins her husband of 53 years, James R. Taylor, Jr; son, James R. III; her parents; brothers, John, Bob and Bud. She is survived by her sister, Shielda Jett (Jack) Ballantyne; sister-in-law, Betty Ann (Jim) Keavney; brother-in-law, Mickey L. (Kathy) Taylor; daughters, Mona K. (Mac) Caruthers and Tara L. Taylor; daughter-in-law, Edie Taylor; granddaughters, Sara, Jane and Erin; great-grandsons, Christopher and Jayden; and many nieces and nephews. Sara was a small town girl who fell in love with a sailor returning from World War II. Jim joined the U.S. Army and Sara being the incredible wife, mother, grandmother and friend that she was followed him around the world; making a home wherever he was sent; raising their children and taking care of him. She was always the rock and glue we all needed for security and unconditional love. She will be sorely missed by all of us. Her family will have a private service and ask that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made in Sara's memory to the Alzheimer Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Twin Cities Cremation and Funeral Services, 1405 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578. on October 11, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 578-03-1724.⁴ Charles McKenley Jett married Estelle Longest.⁵ Charles McKenley Jett was born on July 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Iva Annie Martin on April 26, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁶ Charles McKenley Jett and Iva Annie Martin were divorced on March 8, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Charles McKenley Jett died in June, 1964 at age 62.⁴

     Iva Annie Martin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,4 She was born on August 18, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of April 26, 1922,her married name was Jett.⁵ She married Charles McKenley Jett, son of John L. Jett and Mary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns, on April 26, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵ Iva Annie Martin and Charles McKenley Jett were divorced on March 8, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Iva Annie Martin died on March 19, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^3,2,4 She Mrs. Iva Martin Lucas, 60, of 4541 Nelms Lane died Friday at a local hospital. She was the wife of the late Harry T. Lucas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. B. W. Vest, Roanoke; Mrs. John Peterson, Stonyford, Calif; two sons, A. Luke Jett, Wallops Island; Maurice L. Lucas, USAF, Goldsboro, N.C; her mother, Mrs. Mattie Martin, Floyd. Burial at Fair View. on March 20, 1965.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0257.⁸ Virginia Essie Jett was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4,7 Her married name was Vest.² She married Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest, son of Allen David Vest Sr. and Laura Gertrude Wood.^2,7 Virginia Essie Jett was born on February 16, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5,7,6 She died on March 14, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,2,7,4 She Mrs. Virginia Jett Vest, age 67, of Salem, died March 14, 1990. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, Vinyard Garden Social Service Club, and the Woodbridge Neighborhood Association. She is survived by her husband, B.W. Vest; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy V. and Bob Mentel, Chalmette, La; son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Judy Vest, Danville; sister and brother-in-law, Mattie and John Peterson, Eastport, Maine; brother and sister-in-law, Maurice (Sandy) and Sandra Lucas; foster brother, Charlie Wood, Floyd. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. on March 15, 1990.²

     Allen Luke Jett was buried at Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., Maryland.^7,5 He married Anne Rae Wilson.^8,5 Allen Luke Jett was born on March 15, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,9,4 He married Erna Mae Thompson on July 10, 1948 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.³ Allen Luke Jett and Erna Mae Thompson were divorced on October 8, 1964 at Accomack Co., Virginia.⁹ Allen Luke Jett died on November 8, 1968 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., Maryland, at age 41.^7,5 He POCOMOKE CITY - A. Luke Jett, 41, died suddenly at his home on Market St. Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack. He was a radar technician with NASA, Wallops Station, Va. He was born Floyd County, Va., the son of the late Charles and Iva Jett. He lived in this area for the past 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Wilson Jett, Pocomoke City; a grandmother, Mrs. Luke Martin, Roanoke, Va; one stepson, Steven Holland, with the U.S. Army in Vietnam; stepdaughter, Nancy Holland, Pocomoke City; a brother, Maurice Lucas, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. John Peterson of California, and Mrs. B. W. Vest, Roanoke. He was a member of the Elks, Pocomoke City, and an officer. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Interment will be in Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. on November 10, 1968.⁵

     Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson was born circa 1877 at Virginia.² He married Clyde Annie Stephens, daughter of Claude Purcell Stephens and Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, circa 1908.^1,2 Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson died before January 5, 1920; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.³

     Her Social Security Number was 266-28-7038.³ Her married name was Donehoo.³ Mary Elizabeth Thompson married Unknown Donehoo.³ Mary Elizabeth Thompson was born on May 6, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of circa 1929,her married name was Akins.⁵ She married Earl Akins circa 1929.^3,5 Mary Elizabeth Thompson and Earl Akins were divorced before April 13, 1940.⁶ Mary Elizabeth Thompson died on September 7, 1996 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 87.^3,4

     Mary Dickerson was born on September 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1908,her married name was Stephens.² She married Harry Lenwood/Lynwood Stephens, son of Claude Purcell Stephens and Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, circa 1908.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-6748.⁷ Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 12, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of February 21, 1942,her married name was Davis.⁶ She married Harry Edward Davis on February 21, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger died on May 22, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.⁵

     Sadie Thelma Ridinger was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-5132.⁸ She was born on November 9, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3 As of February 25, 1920,her married name was Layman.² She married Everetts Clarence Layman on February 25, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,9,10 Sadie Thelma Ridinger died on September 13, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^8,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3060.¹² James Herbert "Jimmy" Ridinger was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,10 He was born on October 3, 1899 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,3,12,5,6,7,8,9} He married Myrtle Frances Huddleston on September 1, 1928 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7,10,13 James Herbert "Jimmy" Ridinger died on May 22, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^12,5,6,10 He James Herbert Ridinger, 66, 224 W. Lee Ave., Vinton, died Sunday at a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Huddleston Ridinger, two daughters, Mrs. Marvin Doss, Roanoke, Mrs. John W. Thomas, Vinton; one brother, Claude Ridinger, Charleston, W. Va; two sisters, Mrs. Everett Layman, Mrs. Wyatt Tolbert, both of New Castle. Burial in Mountain View. on May 23, 1966.¹⁰