Harry Letcher Jett1,2

M, b. August 21, 1887, d. November 5, 1934
FatherJohn L. Jett3,4 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns3,4 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     Harry Letcher Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 21, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Jane Plaine circa 1925.5 Harry Letcher Jett died on November 5, 1934 at age 47.3

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 27, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Electrician7
1920Dwelling 105, District 210, Ward 7, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio7
1930Dwelling 34, District 160, Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio5

Occupation

1930Electrician5

Family

Jane Plaine
Marriage*Harry Letcher Jett married Jane Plaine circa 1925.5 
Child
  • Nancy Lewis Jett5,8

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Zack Dobyns Jett1

M, b. May 19, 1892, d. July 3, 1892
FatherJohn L. Jett1,2 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1,2 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

John Menefee Jett1

M, b. April 9, 1885, d. December 10, 1886
FatherJohn L. Jett1 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Mary Henrietta Jett1

F, b. September 25, 1883, d. December 23, 1883
FatherJohn L. Jett1 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Annie Grace Jett1

F, b. September 18, 1895, d. December 25, 1899
FatherJohn L. Jett1 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Robert J. Jett1,2,3,4

M, b. April 27, 1900, d. March 28, 1917
FatherJohn L. Jett1,2,4 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1,2,4 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 27, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Baptist Orphanage, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lynn Thornton Jett1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 3, 1888
FatherJohn L. Jett2,5 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns2,5 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 27, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 105, District 210, Ward 7, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio7
1930Dwelling 404, District 4, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio6
1940Dwelling 374, District 89-6, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio8

Occupation

1920Electrician7
1930Elecrtrician6
1940Electrician8

Family

Matilda Ostermayer
Marriage*Lynn Thornton Jett married Matilda Ostermayer on August 24, 1921 at Summit Co., Ohio.6,5 

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Jett1

M, b. April 9, 1881
FatherJohn L. Jett1 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 11, 1893, d. February 6, 1946
FatherJohn L. Jett1,5 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1,5 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 27, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Fort Sheridan Military Base, District 98, Deerfield Township, Lake Co., Illinois9
1920Dwelling 268, District 167, Ward 4, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio3
1930Dwelling 101, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910U.S. Army private9
1920Electrician3
1930Restaurant manager10
1940Restaurant propriator6

Family 1

Katherine "Kate" Harman b. February 14, 1894, d. January 29, 1930
Marriage*Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett married Katherine "Kate" Harman circa 1914.3,5,7,8 
Children

Family 2

Mona Gwinn b. August 17, 1910, d. July, 1987
Marriage*Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett married Mona Gwinn.6 
Child
  • Shielda R. Jett6,8

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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S4509] Northwest Florida Daily News, From the Sara Jett Taylor obituary in the Oct 9, 2011 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nancy Jeanette "Nannie" Jett1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 17, 1898, d. October 26, 1948
FatherJohn L. Jett1,4,5 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1,4,5 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 27, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Baptist Orphanage, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Protestant Hospital, District 109, Norfolk, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 64, District 70, Richmond, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 206, District 118-199, Richmond, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Nurse3
1930Private home nurse6

Family

Dorsey Warren Hale b. October 29, 1891, d. March 1, 1927
Marriage*Nancy Jeanette "Nannie" Jett married Dorsey Warren Hale on December 31, 1924 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,5 

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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Katherine "Kate" Harman1

F, b. February 14, 1894, d. January 29, 1930
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 268, District 167, Ward 4, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio3

Family

Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett b. October 11, 1893, d. February 6, 1946
Marriage*Katherine "Kate" Harman married Samuel Shields "Sam" Jett, son of John L. Jett and Mary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns, circa 1914.3,2,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4509] Northwest Florida Daily News, From the Sara Jett Taylor obituary in the Oct 9, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

John Letcher Jett1,2,3,4

M, b. May 18, 1915, d. April 4, 2000
FatherSamuel Shields "Sam" Jett1,2,4 b. October 11, 1893, d. February 6, 1946
MotherKatherine "Kate" Harman1,4 b. February 14, 1894, d. January 29, 1930
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 268, District 167, Ward 4, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio1
1930Dwelling 101, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Policeman6

Family

Elizabeth Eugenie Richmond
Marriage*John Letcher Jett married Elizabeth Eugenie Richmond on February 6, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Paul "Bob" Jett1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 9, 1921, d. July 11, 1997
FatherSamuel Shields "Sam" Jett1,3,8 b. October 11, 1893, d. February 6, 1946
MotherKatherine "Kate" Harman1,8 b. February 14, 1894, d. January 29, 1930
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 101, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Miriam Helen Estes
Marriage*Robert Paul "Bob" Jett married Miriam Helen Estes on September 22, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.6 
Divorce* Robert Paul "Bob" Jett and Miriam Helen Estes were divorced on June 19, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Elizabeth Theresa "Tete" Brauer b. August 20, 1929, d. December 4, 1996
Marriage*Robert Paul "Bob" Jett married Elizabeth Theresa "Tete" Brauer on June 9, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.2,8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Robert Paul Jett obituary in the Jul 12, 1997 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5159] Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sara Harman Jett1,2,3

F, b. April 14, 1928, d. September 29, 2011
FatherSamuel Shields "Sam" Jett1,2,4 b. October 11, 1893, d. February 6, 1946
MotherKatherine "Kate" Harman1,4 b. February 14, 1894, d. January 29, 1930
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 101, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

James R. Taylor Jr.
Marriage*Sara Harman Jett married James R. Taylor Jr.4 
Children
  • James R. Taylor III4
  • Mona K. Taylor4
  • Tara L. Taylor4

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. [S4509] Northwest Florida Daily News, From the Sara Jett Taylor obituary in the Oct 9, 2011 edition.

Charles M. Jett1,2

M, b. July 14, 1901, d. June, 1964
FatherJohn L. Jett1 b. June 1, 1859, d. January 31, 1905
MotherMary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns1 b. September 21, 1859, d. June 3, 1903
     His Social Security Number was 578-03-1724.3 Charles M. Jett married Estelle L. Unknown.4 Charles M. Jett was born on July 14, 1901 at Virginia.2,3 He married Iva E. Martin on April 26, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 Charles M. Jett and Iva E. Martin were divorced on March 8, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Charles M. Jett died in June, 1964 at age 62.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 65, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a protoge in the household of Jefferson D. Smith2
1920Dwelling 24, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as an adopted son of Jefferson D. Smith6
1930Dwelling 101, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaCharles and his family were enumerated in the household of his brother Samuel1
1940Dwelling 74, District 1-59, Washington, D.C.4

Occupation

1930Restaurant manager1
1940Building painter4

Family 1

Estelle L. Unknown b. circa 1910
Marriage*Charles M. Jett married Estelle L. Unknown.4 

Family 2

Iva E. Martin
Marriage*Charles M. Jett married Iva E. Martin on April 26, 1922 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 
Divorce* Charles M. Jett and Iva E. Martin were divorced on March 8, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia Essie Jett1,2,3

F, b. February 16, 1923, d. March 14, 1990
FatherCharles M. Jett1 b. July 14, 1901, d. June, 1964
MotherIva E. Martin1
     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0257.4 Virginia Essie Jett was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 Her married name was Vest.2 She married Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest, son of Allen David Vest and Laura Gertrude Wood.2 Virginia Essie Jett was born on February 16, 1923 at Virginia.1,4 She died on March 14, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.4,2,6 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Northminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. on March 15, 1990.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 101, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Family

Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest b. August 15, 1916, d. June 25, 1997
Marriage*Virginia Essie Jett married Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest, son of Allen David Vest and Laura Gertrude Wood.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Jett Vest obituary in the Mar 15, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernice Wood Vest obituary in the Jun 26, 1997 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Allen Vest obituary in the Feb 17, 2011 edition.

Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson1,2

M, b. circa 1877, d. before January 5, 1920
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 171, District 113, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1910Brokerage company buyer2

Family

Clyde Annie Stephens b. August 31, 1887, d. June 11, 1949
Marriage*Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson married Clyde Annie Stephens, daughter of Claude Purcell Stephens and Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, circa 1908.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Elizabeth Thompson1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1909, d. September 7, 1996
FatherFrederick J. "Fred" Thompson1,2,3 b. circa 1877, d. before January 5, 1920
MotherClyde Annie Stephens1,2,3 b. August 31, 1887, d. June 11, 1949
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 171, District 113, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 60, District 32, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 263, District 68, Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut5
1940Dwelling 141, District 41-1157, New York, Queens Co., New York6

Occupation

1940Rooming house keeper6

Family 1

Unknown Donehoo
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Thompson married Unknown Donehoo.3 

Family 2

Earl Akins b. circa 1905
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Thompson married Earl Akins circa 1929.3,5 
Divorce* Mary Elizabeth Thompson and Earl Akins were divorced before April 13, 1940.6 
Child
  • William Akins6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Dickerson1

F, b. September 10, 1879
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 141, District 122, Ward 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 126, District 76, Ward 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 249, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 140, District 28-3, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Harry Lenwood/Lynwood Stephens b. October 29, 1882
Marriage*Mary Dickerson married Harry Lenwood/Lynwood Stephens, son of Claude Purcell Stephens and Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, circa 1908.2 
Children
  • Harry Lenwood Stephens Jr.2,3
  • Frances Stephens3,4,5

Citations

  1. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 12, 1892, d. May 22, 1964
FatherHenry Jahile Ridinger1,2,3,4,5,7,6 b. October 14, 1859, d. March 22, 1941
MotherCleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett1,2,3,4,5,7,6 b. October 10, 1867, d. June 26, 1939
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 94, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 79, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Saleslady8

Family

Harry Edward Davis b. December 17, 1898, d. October 3, 1958
Marriage*Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger married Harry Edward Davis on February 21, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 

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. [S1624] Floyd Co., VA Obit Index, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/obit_index.html, From the Henry J. Ridinger obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Ridinger Tolbert obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Sadie Thelma Ridinger1,2,3

F, b. November 9, 1897, d. September 13, 1979
FatherHenry Jahile Ridinger1,4,5,6,3 b. October 14, 1859, d. March 22, 1941
MotherCleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett1,4,5,6,3 b. October 10, 1867, d. June 26, 1939
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 94, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 226, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 360, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12

Family

Everetts Clarence Layman b. December 13, 1890, d. December 29, 1970
Marriage*Sadie Thelma Ridinger married Everetts Clarence Layman on February 25, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1624] Floyd Co., VA Obit Index, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/obit_index.html, From the Henry J. Ridinger obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Ridinger Tolbert obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Jett Layman obituary in the Feb 23, 2001 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmie Burton Layman obituary in the Mar 5, 2001 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Harrison Layman obituary in the Apr 16, 2002 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.