Emmett Letcher Crowder1,2,3,4

M, b. August 30, 1891, d. November 10, 1969
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,5 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,5 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     His Social Security Number was 223-70-7290.6 Emmett Letcher Crowder was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7 He was born on August 30, 1891 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,6,5,7 He married Lucy T. Booth circa 1920.3 Emmett Letcher Crowder died on November 10, 1969 at age 78.6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 113, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 412, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 69, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1910Plasterer apprentice8
1930Railroad mail agent3
1940Railroad mail clerk9

Family

Lucy T. Booth b. February 7, 1901, d. April 15, 1970
Marriage*Emmett Letcher Crowder married Lucy T. Booth circa 1920.3 
Children
  • Ann "Annie" Crowder3,9
  • Laura W. Crowder3

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3854] Starkey Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9000042/person/7006737292
  5. [S1282] Beth Fridley, Botetourt County, Virginia Births, 1885-96.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mangus George Crowder1,2,3,4

M, b. September 8, 1892
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,5 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,5 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     Mangus George Crowder was born on September 8, 1892 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 5, 1890.5,4 He married Kate "Katy" Unknown circa 1917.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 71, District 10, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 63, District 8-8, Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Sawmill laborer2

Family

Kate "Katy" Unknown b. circa 1904
Marriage*Mangus George Crowder married Kate "Katy" Unknown circa 1917.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S1282] Beth Fridley, Botetourt County, Virginia Births, 1885-96.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Thomas Crowder1,2

M, b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,3,4 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,3,4 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-0096.5 John Thomas Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on August 4, 1893 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 4, 1894.3,2,5,7 He married Mary Elizabeth Overstreet circa 1914.8,6,7 John Thomas Crowder died on May 21, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 99, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of John Etzler9
1920Dwelling 137, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 272, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Farm laborer9
1920Farmer9
1930City flour mill packer8
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Mary Elizabeth Overstreet b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
Marriage*John Thomas Crowder married Mary Elizabeth Overstreet circa 1914.8,6,7 
Children

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. [S1282] Beth Fridley, Botetourt County, Virginia Births, 1885-96.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Lillie Crowder Booth.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
  7. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Calvin Curtis Crowder.

Lillie Pearl Crowder1,2,3

F, b. May 10, 1897, d. May 24, 1974
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,2,4 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,4 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     Lillie Pearl Crowder was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 10, 1897 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of December 23, 1919,her married name was Booth.5 She married Robert Argyle Booth on December 23, 1919.5,4 Lillie Pearl Crowder died on May 24, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 257, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 117, District 55, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 98, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 361, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Family

Robert Argyle Booth b. September 19, 1876, d. August 12, 1966
Marriage*Lillie Pearl Crowder married Robert Argyle Booth on December 23, 1919.5,4 
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. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Lillie Crowder Booth.
  5. [S3854] Starkey Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9000042/person/7006737292
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Robert Argyle Booth.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnet Minnix obituary in the Nov 27, 2018 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Mae Booth obituary in the Mar 23, 2018 edition.

Robert Lewis Crowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 7, 1898, d. August 30, 1988
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,2,6 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,6 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     Robert Lewis Crowder was born on March 7, 1898 at Virginia.1,3 He married Lucy Frances Zell circa 1921.7,4,8,5 Robert Lewis Crowder died on August 30, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 257, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 536, District 9, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 180, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Steam railroad machinist7
1940Railroad shop hand9

Family

Lucy Frances Zell b. October 29, 1899, d. January 19, 1969
Marriage*Robert Lewis Crowder married Lucy Frances Zell circa 1921.7,4,8,5 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Norwood Crowder obituary in the Aug 31, 2010 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Lillie Crowder Booth.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4340] McComas Funeral Homes, online www.mccomasfuneralhome.com, From the Leo F. Crowder obituary.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Lee Crowder obituary in the Jan 6, 1999 edition.

Everett Smith "Heck" Crowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 4, 1899, d. December 31, 1964
FatherWilliam A. Crowder6,1,2 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks6,1 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     Everett Smith "Heck" Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 He was born on July 4, 1899 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,8 He married Mary Susan Jane Crowder, daughter of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard, on February 24, 1927.5 Everett Smith "Heck" Crowder died on December 31, 1964 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 65.7,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 257, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 135, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 214, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 31, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1
1930Farm laborer10
1940Farm laborer11

Family

Mary Susan Jane Crowder b. November 27, 1905, d. February 8, 1989
Marriage*Everett Smith "Heck" Crowder married Mary Susan Jane Crowder, daughter of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard, on February 24, 1927.5 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Everett Crowder obituary in the Nov 30, 1997 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter P. Crowder obituary in the Mar 22, 2005 edition.
  5. [S1594] Stephen Taylor, "Everett Smith Crowder," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 8, 2008.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S3854] Starkey Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9000042/person/7006737292
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Aline Crowder obituary in the Dec 18, 1991 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaynor Crowder obituary in the Nov 9, 2005 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret M. Crowder obituary in the Nov 25, 2005 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard1,2,3

F, b. November 9, 1881, d. August 20, 1939
     Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 She was born on November 9, 1881 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of circa 1907,her married name was Crowder.5 She married William A. Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Sr. and Rachel Lewis Biggs, circa 1907.5,3 Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard died on August 20, 1939 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 57.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 257, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 135, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Family

William A. Crowder b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
Marriage*Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard married William A. Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Sr. and Rachel Lewis Biggs, circa 1907.5,3 
Children

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. [S3854] Starkey Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9000042/person/7006737292
  4. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Lula Bell Crowder Myers.
  7. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Johnny Lewis Crowder.

Melvin Crowder1,2,3

M, b. June 12, 1904, d. August, 1987
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,3,4 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,4 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-5253.5 Melvin Crowder married Della Davidson.6 Melvin Crowder was born on June 12, 1904 at Virginia.1,5 He died in August, 1987 at age 83.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 257, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 135, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 30, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Farm laborer6

Family

Della Davidson
Marriage*Melvin Crowder married Della Davidson.6 
Child
  • Diane Crowder6

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Lillie Crowder Booth.
  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.

Arthur Godwin Crowder1,2,3

M, b. 1911, d. June 1, 1949
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,3 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherSusan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard1,2,3 b. November 9, 1881, d. August 20, 1939
     Arthur Godwin Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born in 1911 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He died on June 1, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia; Died in the Lynchburg State Colony.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 361, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

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. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lula Bell Crowder1,2,3

F, b. August 24, 1912, d. April 12, 1981
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,3 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherSusan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard1,2,3 b. November 9, 1881, d. August 20, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 224-96-0228.4 Lula Bell Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 Her married name was Myers.3 Her married name was Ayers.6 She married Unknown Ayers.6 Lula Bell Crowder married Graybill Percy Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.3,7 Lula Bell Crowder was born on August 24, 1912 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 She died on April 12, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 131, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Servant6

Family 1

Unknown Ayers d. before April 18, 1940
Marriage*Lula Bell Crowder married Unknown Ayers.6 

Family 2
Child
  • Carl E. Crowder3,7

Family 3

Graybill Percy Myers b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
Marriage*Lula Bell Crowder married Graybill Percy Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.3,7 
Children

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. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Lula Bell Crowder Myers.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Graybill Percy Myers.

Alexandia Benton "Alex" Crowder1,2,3

M, b. circa 1914, d. March 31, 1939
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherSusan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard1,2 b. November 9, 1881, d. August 20, 1939
     Alexandia Benton "Alex" Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born circa 1914 at Virginia.1 He died on March 31, 1939 at Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 135, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 71, District 10, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the house of his brother George2
1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

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. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

John Lewis "Johnny" Crowder1,2,3

M, b. August 11, 1923, d. September 6, 1979
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,3 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherSusan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard1,3 b. November 9, 1881, d. August 20, 1939
     John Lewis "Johnny" Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 11, 1923 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He died on September 6, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 185, District 12-8, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
  3. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Johnny Lewis Crowder.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lucy T. Booth1

F, b. February 7, 1901, d. April 15, 1970
     Lucy T. Booth was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 230-38-0059.3 She was born on February 7, 1901 at Virginia.1,3,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Crowder.1 She married Emmett Letcher Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1920.1 Lucy T. Booth died on April 15, 1970 at age 69.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 412, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 69, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Emmett Letcher Crowder b. August 30, 1891, d. November 10, 1969
Marriage*Lucy T. Booth married Emmett Letcher Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1920.1 
Children
  • Ann "Annie" Crowder1,4
  • Laura W. Crowder1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  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.

Mary Elizabeth Overstreet1,2,3,4

F, b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Mary Elizabeth Overstreet was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 12, 1891 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 As of circa 1914,her married name was Crowder.5,6 She married John Thomas Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1914.6,1,3 Mary Elizabeth Overstreet died on October 11, 1961 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 70.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 272, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

John Thomas Crowder b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Overstreet married John Thomas Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1914.6,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  3. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Mary Eliza Crowder.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Calvin Curtis Crowder.

Wilber Ray Crowder Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 17, 1915, d. January 24, 1996
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder2,1,4,5 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet2,1,4,5 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-12-3017.6 He married Dorothy L. Boothe.7 Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. was born on October 17, 1915 at Virginia.2,6 He died on January 24, 1996 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,6,4 He CROWDER, Wilber Ray, Sr., 80, of Troutville, died Wednesday, January 24, 1996, at his home. He was the son of the late John T. and Mary (Overstreet) Crowder. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy B. Crowder of Troutville; five daughters, Betty J. Altice of Wirtz, E. JoAnn Basham of Troutville, Judy C. Strobridge of Martinsburg, W. Va., Mary L. Prophet, Kathy D. Rhodes, both of Troutville; two sons, Wilber R. Crowder Jr. of Ridgeway, J. Wayne Crowder of Falling Waters, W. Va; two brothers, Earl Crowder of Troutville, Clyde Crowder of Daleville; five sisters, Gladys Hall of Roanoke, Helen Dunbar of Hollins, Lila Gibson of Troutville, Ruby Collins of Roanoke, Thelma Jones of Callaway; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Mr. Crowder was preceded in death by one son, Roger L. Crowder Sr., two grandsons, one granddaughter and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27, 1996, 2 p.m., at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Troutville, with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Troutville Rescue Squad. on January 26, 1996.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 270, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8

Family

Dorothy L. Boothe b. November 24, 1916, d. January 22, 2008
Marriage*Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. married Dorothy L. Boothe.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Wayne Crowder obituary in the Oct 2, 2013 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Crowder Altice obituary in the May 23, 2019 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber R. Crowder Jr. obituary in the Mar 27, 2022 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sine-Crowder marriage record.

Gladys O. Crowder1

F, b. January 18, 1917, d. January 26, 1997
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,2,3,4 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,2,3,4 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-7765.5 Gladys O. Crowder was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6 Her married name was Hall.3 She married Troy Thomas Hall.6,7 Gladys O. Crowder was born on January 18, 1917 at Virginia.1,5 She died on January 26, 1997 at Virginia at age 80.5,6 She HALL, Gladys Crowder, 80, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 1997. She was a past member of Patterson Memorial Brethren Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, Patroness of the Sisterhood of Mary & Martha, and taught child evangelism classes. For the last 13 years, Mrs. Hall was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Troy T. Hall; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy H. and Roger W. Garman Sr. of Princeton, W.VA; two grandchildren, R. Wayne Garman Jr. and Susan N. Garman, and a great-grandson, Dylan M. Kiser, all of Princeton; four sisters, Helen C. Dunbar of Hollins, Lyla C. Gibson of Troutville, Ruby C. Collins of Roanoke and Thelma Jones of Callaway, and two brothers, Earl Crowder of Troutville and Clyde Crowder of Daleville. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday from Oaksy's North Chapel, with Dr. Robert L. Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. on January 27, 1997.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 251, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Troy Thomas Hall b. March 12, 1914, d. October 15, 1997
Marriage*Gladys O. Crowder married Troy Thomas Hall.6,7 
Child
  • Nancy Hall6,7

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Crowder Hall obituary in the Jan 27, 1997 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Thomas Hall obituary in the Oct 16, 1997 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Thomas Crowder Jr.1

M, b. March 18, 1918, d. January 21, 1981
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,2,3 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,2,3 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     John Thomas Crowder Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 227-16-1363.5 He was born on March 18, 1918 at Virginia.1,5,4 He died on January 21, 1981 at age 62.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Helen Louise Crowder1,2,3

F, b. December 1, 1919, d. January 2, 2008
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,2,4,5,3 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,2,4,5,3 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Helen Louise Crowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-16-1060.8 She was born on December 1, 1919 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,8 As of August 15, 1936,her married name was Dunbar.3 She married Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. on August 15, 1936 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,9 Helen Louise Crowder died on January 2, 2008 at Virginia at age 88.8,6 She Helen Crowder Dunbar, 88, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in a local hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, W. Cecil Dunbar Sr. and a daughter, Bonnie Dunbar. Surviving are her sons, W. Cecil "Buddy" Dunbar Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Roanoke, John "Billy" Dunbar and wife, Evelyn, of Fincastle; grandsons, Duane Dunbar, Roanoke, Stephen Dunbar and wife, Robin, of Blue Ridge, and Greg Dunbar, of Fincastle; greatgranddaughters, Ashlee and Brittany Dunbar; sisters, Lyla Gibson, of Troutville, Ruby Collins, of Roanoke, Thelma Jones and husband, Ish, of Chester; brothers, Earl Crowder Sr. and wife, Hazel, of Troutville, Clyde Crowder and wife, Lottie, of Daleville. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Malpass for his wonderful care, kindness, and many acts of compassion. A graveside service will be conducted in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 3, 2008.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 169, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. b. May 2, 1915, d. February 15, 1978
Marriage*Helen Louise Crowder married Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. on August 15, 1936 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,9 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Crowder Dunbar obituary in the Jan 3, 2008 edition.
  7. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbert Cecil Dunbar, Sr. obituary in the Feb 17, 1978 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Wilbert Cecil Dunbar, Jr. obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie LaRue Dunbar obituary in the Jun 28, 1979 edition.
  14. [S12540] Botetourt Funeral Home, online www.botetourtfuneralhome.com, From the John Gibson Dunbar obituary.

Lyla Mae Crowder1,2,3,4

F, b. July 20, 1921, d. April 5, 2010
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,5,6,4 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,5,6,4 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Lyla Mae Crowder was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 She was born on July 20, 1921 at Virginia.1,4,7 As of circa 1942,her married name was Gibson.8 She married Lester Daniel Gibson circa 1942.4,8 Lyla Mae Crowder died on April 5, 2010 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.4,7 She Lyla C. Gibson, 88, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Berkshire Medical Facility in Vinton. She was born on July 20, 1921, to John and Mary Crowder of Botetourt County. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Lester D. Gibson; sisters, Helen Dunbar and Gladys Hall; and brothers, Calvin Crowder, J.T. Crowder, Wilber Crowder and Earl Crowder. She is survived by her son, Douglas Gibson and wife, Janet, of Troutville; daughter, Kay Mills and husband, Gary, of Hardy; sisters, Ruby Collins, of Roanoke, and Thelma Jones, of Chester; brother, Clyde Crowder and wife, Lottie, of Daleville; sisters-in-law, Hazel Crowder, of Troutville, and Juanita Moore, of Roanoke; grandsons, Brian Gibson, of Troutville, and Mark Gibson and wife, Karen, of Rocky Mount; and greatgrandchildren, Austin Gibson and Matthew Lee, of Troutville, Douglas Gibson, of Rocky Mount, and Leslie Grimes, Christine Gibson, and Michael Gibson, of Norfolk. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Troutville Cemetery with Pastor Chris Foster officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the service at the Rader Funeral Home in Daleville. The family wants to extend their special thanks to Liz Falls, CNA at Berkshire for the kind and loving care given to our mother. Also thanks to nurses, Sherry, Amanda and Daniel, for all their special attention and care. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. on April 7, 2010.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 272, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Lester Daniel Gibson b. March 27, 1921, d. June 16, 1997
Marriage*Lyla Mae Crowder married Lester Daniel Gibson circa 1942.4,8 
Children
  • Douglas "Doug" Gibson4,8
  • Kay Gibson4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Lee Crowder, Sr. obituary in the Jan 8, 2010 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Crowder Dunbar obituary in the Jan 3, 2008 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester Daniel Gibson obituary in the Jun 17, 1997 edition.

Earl Lee Crowder Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 11, 1923, d. January 7, 2010
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,2,4,5 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,2,4,5 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Earl Lee Crowder Sr. was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He married Hazel Gibson.3,6 Earl Lee Crowder Sr. was born on February 11, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He died on January 7, 2010 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 86.3 He Earl Lee Crowder Sr., 86, of Troutville, Va., passed away on January 7, 2010, at Carrington Place in Daleville. Mr. Crowder was born on February 11, 1923, in Roanoke Co., Va., and has lived here his entire life. He was a member of the Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church in Roanoke and was a life member of the VFW. He served in the United States Army and worked for General Motor Lines in Roanoke as a Truck Driver for about 20 years. He loved to garden and hunt. Mr. Crowder is survived by his wife, Hazel, of Troutville; two sons, Mike Crowder, of Troutville, and Corky and his wife, Linda, of Troutville. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeff Crowder, of Roanoke, Greg Crowder, of New Castle, Larry Crowder, of Fincastle, Meagan Crowder, of Raleigh, N.C., Melissa Crowder, of Radford, Va; stepgrandchildren, Daren Taylor, of Roanoke, Karen Peters, of Roanoke, and Wendy Purdue, of Salem. He is also survived by three sisters, Lyla Gibson, of Vinton, Ruby Collins, of Roanoke and Thelma Jones, of Chester, Va; and one brother, Clyde Crowder, of Daleville. He is also survived by greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and special neighbors, Bruce, Duckie and Clint Switzer. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church, 5512 Hollins Rd., Roanoke. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, January 8, 2010, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home and services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Rader Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Eshelman officiating. Interment will follow in the Troutville Cemetery. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va. on January 8, 2010.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 272, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Hazel Gibson b. July 5, 1924, d. August 14, 2014
Marriage*Earl Lee Crowder Sr. married Hazel Gibson.3,6 
Children
  • Michael R. "Mike" Crowder3,6
  • Earl Lee "Corky" Crowder Jr.3,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Lee Crowder, Sr. obituary in the Jan 8, 2010 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Gibson Crowder obituary in the Aug 17, 2014 edition.

Ruby Eastalean Crowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 11, 1925, d. July 30, 2018
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,2,3,6,5 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,2,3,6,5 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Ruby Eastalean Crowder was born on February 11, 1925 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,7 As of January 24, 1942,her married name was Collins.5 She married Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins on January 24, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9,5 Ruby Eastalean Crowder died on July 30, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.4 She Ruby Crowder Collins, 93, of Roanoke, Va. passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wauline (Wiley) Collins. Surviving is her daughter, Judy Taylor. At Ruby's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. on August 2, 2018.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 272, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins b. January 5, 1924, d. November 27, 1984
Marriage*Ruby Eastalean Crowder married Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins on January 24, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9,5 
Child
  • Judy Carol Collins4,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Crowder Collins obituary in the Aug 2, 2018 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records of John Thomas Crowder, Sr.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Calvin Curtis Crowder1,2,3

M, b. January 25, 1930, d. September 26, 1941
FatherJohn Thomas Crowder1,4,5,6,3 b. August 4, 1893, d. May 21, 1978
MotherMary Elizabeth Overstreet1,4,5,6,3 b. September 12, 1891, d. October 11, 1961
     Calvin Curtis Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 25, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 He died on September 26, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 11; Died in an auto accident.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 272, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Calvin Curtis Crowder.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.

William Bowyer Crowder Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 15, 1901, d. January 21, 1989
FatherWilliam A. Crowder1,5,4 b. February 8, 1870, d. February 12, 1920
MotherLaura E. Shanks1,5,4 b. March, 1870, d. before 1907
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0631.6 William Bowyer Crowder Sr. was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 He married Nancy Myers.4 William Bowyer Crowder Sr. married Lucy Unknown.7 William Bowyer Crowder Sr. was born on July 15, 1901 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 15, 1902.6,4 He died on January 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 19, 1989.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 257, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 157, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 63, District 8-8, Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1940Farm laborer7

Family 1

Lucy Unknown b. circa 1912
Marriage*William Bowyer Crowder Sr. married Lucy Unknown.7 

Family 2

Nancy Myers b. July 19, 1911, d. August 12, 1993
Marriage*William Bowyer Crowder Sr. married Nancy Myers.4 
Child
  • William Bowyer "Buddy" Crowder Jr.4,8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records of John Thomas Crowder, Sr.
  4. [S2016] Trinity Cemetery, Botetort Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/trinity.html, From the Rader Funeral Home records for William Bowyer "Billy" Crowder, Sr.
  5. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&, From the Rader Funeral Home records of Lillie Crowder Booth.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Myers Crowder obituary in the Aug 13, 1993 edition.

Lucy Frances Zell1,2,3

F, b. October 29, 1899, d. January 19, 1969
     Lucy Frances Zell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 29, 1899 at Virginia.3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Crowder.4 She married Robert Lewis Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1921.4,1,2,3 Lucy Frances Zell died on January 19, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 536, District 9, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 180, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Robert Lewis Crowder b. March 7, 1898, d. August 30, 1988
Marriage*Lucy Frances Zell married Robert Lewis Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1921.4,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Norwood Crowder obituary in the Aug 31, 2010 edition.
  2. [S4340] McComas Funeral Homes, online www.mccomasfuneralhome.com, From the Leo F. Crowder obituary.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Lee Crowder obituary in the Jan 6, 1999 edition.

William Lewis Crowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 4, 1923, d. June 16, 1991
FatherRobert Lewis Crowder1,8,2,9,4,6 b. March 7, 1898, d. August 30, 1988
MotherLucy Frances Zell1,8,2,9,4,6 b. October 29, 1899, d. January 19, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8562.10 William Lewis Crowder was born on November 4, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,3,5,11,6 He married Doris Rae Pring on June 19, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 William Lewis Crowder and Doris Rae Pring were divorced on May 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 William Lewis Crowder died on June 16, 1991 at Bell Co., Texas, at age 67.10,12,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 536, District 9, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 180, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Doris Rae Pring b. August 13, 1926, d. March 2, 2014
Marriage*William Lewis Crowder married Doris Rae Pring on June 19, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* William Lewis Crowder and Doris Rae Pring were divorced on May 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Norwood Crowder obituary in the Aug 31, 2010 edition.
  9. [S4340] McComas Funeral Homes, online www.mccomasfuneralhome.com, From the Leo F. Crowder obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

Edward Norwood "Eddie" Crowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 4, 1925, d. August 29, 2010
FatherRobert Lewis Crowder1,3,6,7,4 b. March 7, 1898, d. August 30, 1988
MotherLucy Frances Zell1,3,6,7,4 b. October 29, 1899, d. January 19, 1969
     Edward Norwood "Eddie" Crowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 4, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,5 He married Betty Jean Carter on August 7, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,9 Edward Norwood "Eddie" Crowder died on August 29, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,8 He Edward Norwood Crowder, 85, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Roanoke and lived in Salem and Waynesboro, Va., where he retired as a truck driver for Roadway Express and then returned to reside in Salem. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal. Upon discharge from the Navy, he returned to Salem where he met the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Betty Jean Carter Crowder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell; three brothers, William, Kenneth, and Eugene Crowder; a special brother-inlaw, Jack Carter; and a precious grandson, Joshua Crowder. Surviving to cherish his memory along with his wife is a brother, Leo Crowder and wife, Marge, of Maryland; special brother-in-law, Dennis Alan Carter and fiancée, Anne Thomason, of Salem; daughter, Mary Painter and husband, Johnnie, of Waynesboro; three sons, Tommy Crowder and wife, Connie, of Salem, Larry Crowder and wife, Deidre, of Roanoke, and Mark Crowder and wife, Mary, of Salem; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A special thanks goes out to the medical staff at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, the staff at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center, and the Medi-Home Healthcare workers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Wally Mayo officiating. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Crowder family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. on August 31, 2010.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 536, District 9, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 180, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Betty Jean Carter b. November 14, 1929, d. February 1, 2022
Marriage*Edward Norwood "Eddie" Crowder married Betty Jean Carter on August 7, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Lee Crowder obituary in the Jan 6, 1999 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Norwood Crowder obituary in the Aug 31, 2010 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4340] McComas Funeral Homes, online www.mccomasfuneralhome.com, From the Leo F. Crowder obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Betty Jean C. Crowder obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Glenn Crowder obituary in the Feb 16, 2014 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joshua Glenn Crowder obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.