Ethel Lee Johns1,2,3

F, b. February 28, 1920, d. 1988
     Ethel Lee Johns was born on February 28, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3 As of March 23, 1937,her married name was Poff.3 She married Clubert Garfield Poff Sr., son of Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff and Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, on March 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Ethel Lee Johns died in 1988 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.1

Family

Clubert Garfield Poff Sr. b. October 3, 1913, d. May 19, 1964
Marriage*She married Clubert Garfield Poff Sr., son of Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff and Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, on March 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1129] Our VA , D.C, MD, PA, NJ, TX,GA,NC,NY, Genealogies, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=fox2&id=I078002
  2. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ethel Catherine Broyles1

F, b. circa 1911
     Ethel Catherine Broyles was born circa 1911 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.1 As of April 7, 1936,her married name was Shorter.1 She married Raymond Edward Shorter, son of Joseph Henry Shorter and Mona Jane Poff, on April 7, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1

Family

Raymond Edward Shorter b. November 8, 1910, d. April 21, 1993
Marriage*Ethel Catherine Broyles married Raymond Edward Shorter, son of Joseph Henry Shorter and Mona Jane Poff, on April 7, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Donald E. Shorter2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Edward Shorter obituary in the Apr 23, 1993 edition.

Myrtle Mary Poff1,2,3

F, b. October, 1879
FatherWilliam Riley Poff1 b. October 1, 1851, d. February 26, 1938
MotherSusan R. "Sue" Kefauver1 b. June 5, 1854, d. February 19, 1909
     Myrtle Mary Poff was born in October, 1879 at Missouri.1 As of October 10, 1900,her married name was Rice.4 She married Charles S. Rice on October 10, 1900 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 81, District 28, Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri1
1910Dwelling 219, District 27, Platte, Clay Co., MissouriEnumerated without her husband but with her children in the household of her father William2
1920Dwelling 36, District 2, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri3
1930Dwelling 159, District 46, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri5

Occupation

1930Department store saleslady5

Family

Charles S. Rice b. circa 1879, d. before April 16, 1930
Marriage*Myrtle Mary Poff married Charles S. Rice on October 10, 1900 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Rice-Poff marriage license.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 28, 1889, d. March 20, 1963
FatherWilliam Riley Poff1,3,5 b. October 1, 1851, d. February 26, 1938
MotherSusan R. "Sue" Kefauver1,5 b. June 5, 1854, d. February 19, 1909
     His Social Security Number was 495-05-7128.6 James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff was buried at Arley Cemetery, Kearney, Clay Co., Missouri.7,5 He was born on October 28, 1889 at Clinton Co., Missouri.1,2,6,5 He married Stella Pauline Neth on October 11, 1911 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.4 James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff died on March 20, 1963 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 73.6,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 81, District 28, Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri1
1910Dwelling 219, District 27, Platte, Clay Co., Missouri3
1920Dwelling 429, District 30, Platte, Clay Co., Missouri8
1930Dwelling 99, District 10, North Kansas, Clay Co., Missouri9
1940Dwelling 86, District 24-14, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri10

Occupation

1910Farmer3
1920Farmer8
1930Stockyard comissioner9
1940Salesman10

Family

Stella Pauline Neth b. January 1, 1888, d. January, 1978
Marriage*James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff married Stella Pauline Neth on October 11, 1911 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Poff-Neth marriage license.
  5. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2301] Arley Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=681&GRid=39313493&CRid=2148794&df=all&
  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.

Charles S. Rice1,2

M, b. circa 1879, d. before April 16, 1930
     Charles S. Rice was born circa 1879 at Missouri.1 He married Myrtle Mary Poff, daughter of William Riley Poff and Susan R. "Sue" Kefauver, on October 10, 1900 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.2 Charles S. Rice died before April 16, 1930; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 2, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri1

Family

Myrtle Mary Poff b. October, 1879
Marriage*Charles S. Rice married Myrtle Mary Poff, daughter of William Riley Poff and Susan R. "Sue" Kefauver, on October 10, 1900 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Rice-Poff marriage license.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Morton Nathion Rice1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 25, 1903, d. September, 1986
FatherCharles S. Rice1,3 b. circa 1879, d. before April 16, 1930
MotherMyrtle Mary Poff1,3 b. October, 1879
     His Social Security Number was 510-07-0982.6 Morton Nathion Rice married Mary Unknown.7 Morton Nathion Rice was born on January 25, 1903 at Smithville, Missouri.6,5 He married Thelma McCrite on June 19, 1924 at Jackson Co., Missouri.4 Morton Nathion Rice and Thelma McCrite were divorced before July, 1942.8 Morton Nathion Rice died in September, 1986 at Missouri at age 83.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 219, District 27, Platte, Clay Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 36, District 2, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri3
1930Dwelling 188, District 46, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 62, District 116-24B, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri7

Occupation

1920Truck driver3
1930Service station mechanic2
1940Auto mechanic7

Family 1

Mary Unknown b. circa 1914
Marriage*Morton Nathion Rice married Mary Unknown.7 

Family 2

Thelma McCrite b. September 20, 1905, d. May, 1990
Marriage*Morton Nathion Rice married Thelma McCrite on June 19, 1924 at Jackson Co., Missouri.4 
Divorce* Morton Nathion Rice and Thelma McCrite were divorced before July, 1942.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Rice-McCrite marriage license.
  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. [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. [S6351] Kansas City, Missouri Jackson County Clerk, Missouri, Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985.
  9. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Thelma McCrite1

F, b. September 20, 1905, d. May, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 495-03-3447.2 Thelma McCrite was buried at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 She was born on September 20, 1905 at Missouri.4,2 As of June 19, 1924,her married name was Rice.1 She married Morton Nathion Rice, son of Charles S. Rice and Myrtle Mary Poff, on June 19, 1924 at Jackson Co., Missouri.1 Thelma McCrite and Morton Nathion Rice were divorced before July, 1942.5 Thelma McCrite died in May, 1990 at Missouri at age 84.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 188, District 46, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri4
1940Dwelling 119, District 116-223, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri6

Occupation

1940Garment manufacturing inspector6

Family

Morton Nathion Rice b. January 25, 1903, d. September, 1986
Marriage*Thelma McCrite married Morton Nathion Rice, son of Charles S. Rice and Myrtle Mary Poff, on June 19, 1924 at Jackson Co., Missouri.1 
Divorce* Thelma McCrite and Morton Nathion Rice were divorced before July, 1942.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Rice-McCrite marriage license.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5813] Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6351] Kansas City, Missouri Jackson County Clerk, Missouri, Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Jack Marion Rice1,2,3,4

M, b. August 16, 1914, d. December 15, 1992
FatherCharles S. Rice1,4 b. circa 1879, d. before April 16, 1930
MotherMyrtle Mary Poff1,2,4 b. October, 1879
     Jack Marion Rice was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.5 His Social Security Number was 493-12-5244.4 He married Marcie Unknown.3 Jack Marion Rice married Twila Unknown.5 Jack Marion Rice was born on August 16, 1914 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.4 He died on December 15, 1992 at Missouri at age 78.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 2, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 159, District 46, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 214, District 116-292, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri3

Occupation

1940Billing clerk3

Family 1

Twila Unknown
Marriage*Jack Marion Rice married Twila Unknown.5 

Family 2

Marcie Unknown
Marriage*Jack Marion Rice married Marcie Unknown.3 

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5013] Terrace Park Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Stella Pauline Neth1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1888, d. January, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 489-68-2858.4 Stella Pauline Neth was buried at Arley Cemetery, Kearney, Clay Co., Missouri.5 She was born on January 1, 1888 at Missouri.1,4 As of October 11, 1911,her married name was Poff.3 She married James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff, son of William Riley Poff and Susan R. "Sue" Kefauver, on October 11, 1911 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 Stella Pauline Neth died in January, 1978 at Missouri.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 429, District 30, Platte, Clay Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 99, District 10, North Kansas, Clay Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 86, District 24-14, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri6

Family

James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff b. October 28, 1889, d. March 20, 1963
Marriage*Stella Pauline Neth married James Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff, son of William Riley Poff and Susan R. "Sue" Kefauver, on October 11, 1911 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 
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. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Poff-Neth marriage license.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2301] Arley Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=681&GRid=39313493&CRid=2148794&df=all&
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Violet Florence Poff1,2

F, b. February 8, 1914, d. December 20, 1982
FatherJames Fleming/Flemon "Flem" Poff1,3,4 b. October 28, 1889, d. March 20, 1963
MotherStella Pauline Neth1,3,4 b. January 1, 1888, d. January, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 496-04-6972.2 Violet Florence Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.2 Her married name was Shelton.2 She married Hubert Ivan Shelton.2 Violet Florence Poff was born on February 8, 1914 at Missouri.1,2 She died on December 20, 1982 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 68.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 429, District 30, Platte, Clay Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 99, District 10, North Kansas, Clay Co., Missouri3
1940Dwelling 86, District 24-14, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri4

Family

Hubert Ivan Shelton b. December 2, 1910, d. January 10, 2003
Marriage*Violet Florence Poff married Hubert Ivan Shelton.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Violet Florence Shelton death certificate.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Hurt Reed1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 22, 1925, d. November 17, 1997
FatherNeva Arell Reed1,2,7,4 b. May 1, 1898, d. August 26, 1982
MotherVirginia Elizabeth Hurt1,2,7,4
     His Social Security Number was 229-12-3922.8 Lewis Hurt Reed was born on July 22, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,6 He married Myrtle Louise Ferguson on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Lewis Hurt Reed and Myrtle Louise Ferguson were divorced on December 13, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Lewis Hurt Reed married Alene Hortense Carr on January 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Lewis Hurt Reed died on November 17, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.8,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 152, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 197, District 119-40, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family 1

Myrtle Louise Ferguson b. October 11, 1927, d. March 9, 2009
Marriage*Lewis Hurt Reed married Myrtle Louise Ferguson on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Lewis Hurt Reed and Myrtle Louise Ferguson were divorced on December 13, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Alene Hortense Carr b. April 30, 1926, d. June 20, 2013
Marriage*Lewis Hurt Reed married Alene Hortense Carr on January 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Reed obituary in the Apr 9, 2017 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Louise Ferguson Reed obituary in the Mar 10, 2009 edition.

Virginia Ann Reed1,2,3

F, b. June 25, 1930, d. November 5, 2005
FatherNeva Arell Reed1,2,3 b. May 1, 1898, d. August 26, 1982
MotherVirginia Elizabeth Hurt1,2,3
     Virginia Ann Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on June 25, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 As of November 25, 1949,her married name was Whitenack.3 She married John William "Jack" Whitenack on November 25, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Virginia Ann Reed died on November 5, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.4,5 She Ann Reed Whitenack, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday November 5, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband John W. Whitenack and son, David G. Whitenack. She retired from General Electric after 29 years of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Ricky Whitenack; grandson Brian R. Whitenack; and granddaughter Heather Farrelly and husband Mike, all of Roanoke. A service in her honor will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in Evergreen Burial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554,The American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219 or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on November 8, 2005.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 197, District 119-40, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

John William "Jack" Whitenack b. November 14, 1928, d. December 1, 2003
Marriage*Virginia Ann Reed married John William "Jack" Whitenack on November 25, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ann Reed Whitenack obituary in the Nov 8, 2005 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Whitenack obituary in the Dec 2, 2003 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Glenn Whitenack obituary in the Jul 6, 1998 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ricky A. Whitenack obituary in the Nov 6, 2009 edition.

Willie Wertz1

F, b. July, 1897
FatherWilliam Peyton Wertz1 b. September 25, 1872, d. November 8, 1958
MotherLelia Estelle Sowder1 b. July 13, 1875, d. June 15, 1919
     Willie Wertz was born in July, 1897 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 95, District 94, Ward 4, Roanoke, Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Fannie Mamie Wertz1,2,3

F, b. February 1, 1899, d. August 30, 1964
FatherWilliam Peyton Wertz4,1,2,5,3 b. September 25, 1872, d. November 8, 1958
MotherLelia Estelle Sowder4,3 b. July 13, 1875, d. June 15, 1919
     Fannie Mamie Wertz was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on February 1, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 As of December 18, 1941,her married name was Brady.6 She married Claude Hickman Brady on December 18, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 Fannie Mamie Wertz died on August 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 95, District 94, Ward 4, Roanoke, Virginia4
1920Dwelling 91, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 275, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 19, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Coal company bookkeeper2
1940Stenographer5

Family

Claude Hickman Brady b. August 7, 1872, d. March 5, 1945
Marriage*Fannie Mamie Wertz married Claude Hickman Brady on December 18, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rhoda Alice Wertz1,2,3,4

F, b. July 25, 1901, d. April 12, 1981
FatherWilliam Peyton Wertz5,1,3,4 b. September 25, 1872, d. November 8, 1958
MotherLelia Estelle Sowder5,3,4 b. July 13, 1875, d. June 15, 1919
     Her Social Security Number was 227-62-2264.6 Rhoda Alice Wertz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on July 25, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,4 As of October 31, 1936,her married name was Cooper.4 She married William Elisha Cooper on October 31, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Rhoda Alice Wertz died on April 12, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 91, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 275, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Family

William Elisha Cooper b. October 20, 1863, d. December 4, 1945
Marriage*Rhoda Alice Wertz married William Elisha Cooper on October 31, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Gary Elijah Cooper3,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Louise Estelle Wertz1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1911, d. February 11, 1994
FatherWilliam Peyton Wertz5,1,6,2,3 b. September 25, 1872, d. November 8, 1958
MotherLelia Estelle Sowder5,2,3 b. July 13, 1875, d. June 15, 1919
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-4900.3 Louise Estelle Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on February 28, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 As of October 17, 1958,her married name was Craghead.2 She married Emmett George Craghead on October 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 Louise Estelle Wertz died on February 11, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.3,7,4,8 She CRAGHEAD, Louise Estelle Wertz, 82, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 11, 1994. She was born February 28, 1911, and was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett George Craghead. Surviving are three stepdaughters, Frances Blevins, Blue Ridge, Mary Anne Collins, Portsmouth, Adeline Kirby, Floyd; one nephew, Gary E. Cooper, Roanoke; several cousins; a special cousin, Marie Hawley Minter of Roanoke; special friend, Glenna D. Minter, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Monday, Pastor Chester Lykens will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on February 13, 1994.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 91, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 275, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 19, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Emmett George Craghead b. August 17, 1909, d. September 4, 1988
Marriage*Louise Estelle Wertz married Emmett George Craghead on October 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Estelle Wertz Craghead obituary in the Feb 11, 1994 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Leona Peugh1,2

F, b. February 17, 1918, d. July 23, 2003
     Leona Peugh was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 259-20-9815.3 She was born on February 17, 1918 at Sycamore, Turner Co., Georgia.3,1,2 As of June 25, 1949,her married name was Hawley.4 She married Clifford Vernon Hawley, son of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder, on June 25, 1949 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia.1,4 Leona Peugh died on July 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,3,5 She HAWLEY, Leona Peugh, 85, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. She was born February 17, 1918, one of twelve children. Leona was a member of Christian Life International Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford V. Hawley; two sisters, Irene Holmes and Besse English; and four brothers, Walter, Alton, Marvin and Robert Peugh. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy L. Hawley, Roanoke; three sisters, Ethel Langford, Lena Roach and Laura Warren; two brothers, Emory and Felton Peugh. Also several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2003 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Debbie Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 24, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. (989-3131) on July 24, 2003.1

Family

Clifford Vernon Hawley b. January 3, 1915, d. June 17, 2003
Marriage*She married Clifford Vernon Hawley, son of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder, on June 25, 1949 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia.1,4 
Child
  • Peggy Leona Hawley6,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leona Peugh Hawley obituary in the Jul 24, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S7773] Torbert-French Family Tree, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifford V. Hawley obituary in the Jun 19, 2003 edition.

Edward Jesse Minter1,2,3

M, b. November 5, 1910, d. March 28, 1997
     Edward Jesse Minter was buried at Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0623.4 He married Doris Marie Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder.1 Edward Jesse Minter was born on November 5, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2 He died on March 28, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.1,4,3 He MINTER, Edward Jesse, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 28, 1997. He was born November 5, 1910. Surviving is his wife, Marie Hawley Minter; a son and daughter-in-law,
Wayne and Glenna Minter, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Cindy Burks; one great-grandson, Steven Burks; two great-granddaughters, Michelle Burks, ""Nikki"" Burks, all of Roanoke; one brother, Len Minter; two sisters, Myrtle Thomas, Thaxton, Ida Watts, Roanoke. Services will at Oakey's South Chapel, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997. The Rev. Woodrow Minnix, The Rev. C. B. Fulton, The Rev. Chester Lykins and The Rev. James Wingfield will officiate. Interment will follow in Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 2 p.m. Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m on March 29, 1997.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 181, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Tractor mechanic5

Family

Doris Marie Hawley b. February 1, 1909, d. October 8, 2008
Marriage*Edward Jesse Minter married Doris Marie Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder.1 
Child
  • Wayne Edward Minter1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Jesse Minter obituary in the Mar 29, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Richard E. Bow1,2

M, b. June 4, 1908, d. November 14, 1944
     Richard E. Bow was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia.2 He married Katherine "Katie" Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder.1 Richard E. Bow was born on June 4, 1908.2 He died on November 14, 1944 at age 36; Died during WWII.2

Family

Katherine "Katie" Hawley b. December 12, 1910, d. October 21, 2009
Marriage*He married Katherine "Katie" Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder.1 
Child
  • Jean Bow1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Hawley Bow obituary in the Oct 22, 2009 edition.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.