Joseph Nelson Phelps1,2,3

M, b. December 31, 1909, d. July 3, 1972
     Joseph Nelson Phelps was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, 8th Street, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 227-07-8108.4 He married Hettie Florence Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.1,3 Joseph Nelson Phelps was born on December 31, 1909 at Nottoway Co., Virginia.1,4,2 He died on July 3, 1972 at age 62.1,2

Family

Hettie Florence Byers b. October 31, 1906, d. November 17, 1998
Marriage*He married Hettie Florence Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1288] Edgar.GED, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2788779&id=I09848
  2. [S3876] Lakeview Cemetery, Nottoway Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Hettie Byers Phelps obituary in the Nov 19, 1998 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ray Winfred Hodges1,2

M, b. March 20, 1906, d. November 27, 1954
     Ray Winfred Hodges was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 223-10-8337.4 He was born on March 20, 1906 at Virginia.1,2,4 He married Nancy Jane Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder, circa 1927.1,2,5 Ray Winfred Hodges died on November 27, 1954 at age 48.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 231, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 80, District 3-7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Silk mill inspector1
1940Silk mill loom fixer6

Family

Nancy Jane Byers b. October 15, 1908, d. January 26, 2004
Marriage*Ray Winfred Hodges married Nancy Jane Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder, circa 1927.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1289] Talbot, Horne, Myers and others family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3216825&id=I2822
  3. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Nancy Jane Byers Hodges obituary in the Jan 28, 2004 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hampton M. Rexrode1,2

M, b. February 23, 1907, d. August 27, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 223-10-1059.3 Hampton M. Rexrode married Katherine V. "Katie" Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.4 Hampton M. Rexrode was born on February 23, 1907 at Virginia.1,3 He died on August 27, 1994 at Virginia at age 87.3 He Rexrode, Hampton M., 87, of Richmond, an inventor, widower of Katie V. Rexrode. on August 28, 1994.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 27, District 118-204, Richmond, Virginia1

Occupation

1940Chemical company machinist1

Family

Katherine V. "Katie" Byers b. August 7, 1910, d. June 1, 1990
Marriage*Hampton M. Rexrode married Katherine V. "Katie" Byers, daughter of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Hampton M. Rexrode obituary in the Aug 28, 1994 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371

Daisy Fisher1

F, b. 1899, d. 1943
     Daisy Fisher was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1899 at Virginia.3,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Byers.3 She married Grover Cleveland Byers, son of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder, circa 1920.3,1 Daisy Fisher died in 1943.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 75, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 166, District 3-7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4

Family

Grover Cleveland Byers b. April 21, 1896, d. January 14, 1991
Marriage*Daisy Fisher married Grover Cleveland Byers, son of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder, circa 1920.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1287] Knopp, Smith, Lyvers, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=i5rdrr&id=I17193
  2. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lloyd Jordan Byers obituary in the Apr 28, 2010 edition.

Grover Cleveland Byers Jr.1

M, b. March 8, 1922, d. April 9, 1997
FatherGrover Cleveland Byers1 b. April 21, 1896, d. January 14, 1991
MotherDaisy Fisher1 b. 1899, d. 1943
     His Social Security Number was 228-18-1384.2 Grover Cleveland Byers Jr. was born on March 8, 1922 at Virginia.1,2 He married Alice Elizabeth Martin in November, 1953.3,4 Grover Cleveland Byers Jr. died on April 9, 1997 at Virginia at age 75.2 He Byers, Grover C. Jr., 75, of Richmond, widower of Alice M. Byers. on April 12, 1997.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 75, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940France Field, Cristobal, Panama Canal Zone, Panama5

Occupation

1940U.S. Army soldier5

Family

Alice Elizabeth Martin b. May 1, 1935, d. February 13, 1989
Marriage*Grover Cleveland Byers Jr. married Alice Elizabeth Martin in November, 1953.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Grover C. Byers, Jr. obituary in the Apr 12, 1997 edition.
  4. [S3875] Sheppard File_2012-01-28, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/48075800/person/12848273157
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3873] Astran-Byers Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/42079123/person/19732411055

Gene Bryon Byers1,2,3

M, b. August 2, 1928, d. March 23, 2007
FatherGrover Cleveland Byers4,5 b. April 21, 1896, d. January 14, 1991
MotherDaisy Fisher4,5 b. 1899, d. 1943
     Gene Bryon Byers was buried at Greensville Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum, Emporia, Virginia.6 He married Beatrice Mae Brogan.1 Gene Bryon Byers married Peggy Unknown.2 Gene Bryon Byers married Elva L. Phillips.3 Gene Bryon Byers was born on August 2, 1928 at Virginia.4,7 He died on March 23, 2007 at Virginia at age 78.7,3 He Gene B. Byers, 78, of Emporia, died Friday, March 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Elva Phillips Byers; two sons, Gregory Byers and wife, Pam, and Timothy Byers and wife, Melanie, all of Emporia; three daughters, Becky Turner of Quinton, Betsy Short and husband, Richard of Emporia, and Amy Singletary and husband, Mark of Hopewell; 13 grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ellen Taylor; and two brothers, Grover C. Byers and Lloyd J. Byers. The family will receive friends Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt, Virginia, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007. Entombment will follow in Greensville Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226. on March 24, 2007.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 75, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 166, District 3-7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Peggy Unknown
Marriage*Gene Bryon Byers married Peggy Unknown.2 

Family 2

Elva L. Phillips
Marriage*Gene Bryon Byers married Elva L. Phillips.3 

Family 3
Children
  • Gregory Byers3
  • Timothy Byers3
  • Becky Byers3
  • Betsy Byers3
  • Amy Byers3

Family 4

Beatrice Mae Brogan
Marriage*Gene Bryon Byers married Beatrice Mae Brogan.1 

Citations

  1. [S3872] Elliott Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/42711374/person/19843404347
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lloyd Jordan Byers obituary in the Apr 28, 2010 edition.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Gene B. Byers obituary in the Mar 24, 2007 edition.
  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. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder1,2

F, b. June 22, 1901, d. March 16, 1968
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,3,2 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,3,2 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-70-5858.5 Her married name was Woodson.6 She married George Edward Woodson.7,2 Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder was born on June 22, 1901 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,5,2 She died on March 16, 1968 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 66.5,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 241, District 3-20, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

George Edward Woodson b. January 10, 1907, d. May 5, 1974
Marriage*Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder married George Edward Woodson.7,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pearl Ethie Crowder1

F, b. December 9, 1903, d. November 11, 1985
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,2,3,4 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,2,3,4 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     Pearl Ethie Crowder was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4558.6 She was born on December 9, 1903 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,4 As of December 27, 1923,her married name was Davis.4 She married Paul Leonard Davis Sr. on December 27, 1923 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7,3,4 Pearl Ethie Crowder died on November 11, 1985 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 81.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 6, District 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 410, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Family

Paul Leonard Davis Sr. b. October 11, 1903, d. September 26, 1984
Marriage*Pearl Ethie Crowder married Paul Leonard Davis Sr. on December 27, 1923 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7,3,4 
Child

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Paul Leonard Davis, Jr., obituary in the Oct 9, 2005 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Jackson "Jack" Crowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 20, 1905, d. April 16, 1980
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,7,3,5 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,7,3,5 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     John Jackson "Jack" Crowder was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4073.8 He married Wilma Florida Huff.5 John Jackson "Jack" Crowder was born on October 20, 1905 at Mallow, Alleghany Co., Virginia.8,3,4,5,6 He died on April 16, 1980 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 92, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 258, District 3-30, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Paper mill paper cutter2

Family

Wilma Florida Huff b. March 10, 1909, d. May 19, 1991
Marriage*John Jackson "Jack" Crowder married Wilma Florida Huff.5 
Child
  • Lois Lorine Crowder2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Walter Hayden Crowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 20, 1907, d. February 10, 1968
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,2,4,6 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,2,4,6 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 226-05-8529.7 Walter Hayden Crowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 He was born on February 20, 1907 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 21, 1907 and his death certificate has Sep 20, 1907.7,3,4 He married New Erlena Hartman on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 Walter Hayden Crowder died on February 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.7,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 44, District 120-91, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Foundry worker8

Family

New Erlena Hartman b. January 1, 1904, d. September 12, 1966
Marriage*Walter Hayden Crowder married New Erlena Hartman on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 

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. [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.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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&
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Roy Crowder1,2,3

M, b. January 26, 1910, d. May 4, 1994
FatherJames Abel Crowder4,1 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess4,1 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     Joseph Roy Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 224-01-8949.5 He married Mary Louise Graham Hayslett.6 Joseph Roy Crowder was born on January 26, 1910 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,6,5,3 He died on May 4, 1994 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 84.5,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 81, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 218, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Brick layer8
1950Textile company machine operator9

Family

Mary Louise Graham Hayslett b. February 4, 1915, d. July 14, 2007
Marriage*Joseph Roy Crowder married Mary Louise Graham Hayslett.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [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.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Abel Crowder Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 23, 1912, d. July 10, 1991
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,5,3,6 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,5,3,6 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     James Abel Crowder Jr. was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,3 His Social Security Number was 227-03-8096.7 He was born on July 23, 1912 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7,5,2,3,4 He married Vinecie Polly Huff on February 29, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,6 James Abel Crowder Jr. died on July 10, 1991 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.7,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Silk mill loom fixer8

Family

Vinecie Polly Huff b. May 5, 1915, d. May 11, 2001
Marriage*James Abel Crowder Jr. married Vinecie Polly Huff on February 29, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8689] Charlton and Groome Funeral Home and Crematory, online www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com, From the Reba Marie Crowder Graham obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harry Lee Crowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1916, d. May 10, 1980
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,2,3 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,2 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     Harry Lee Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 227-05-3359.6 He married Lucille Wilson.3 Harry Lee Crowder was born on August 27, 1916 at Kits Mill, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,2,3 He died on May 10, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 74, District 3-21, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Rayon plant worker8

Family

Lucille Wilson b. October 19, 1914, d. July 17, 1963
Marriage*Harry Lee Crowder married Lucille Wilson.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Gerald Edward Crowder obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frances Evelyn Crowder1,2,3

F, b. March 28, 1919, d. October 24, 1998
FatherJames Abel Crowder1,3 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
MotherMatilda Jane Bess1,3 b. March 15, 1873, d. March 4, 1944
     Her Social Security Number was 223-46-9835.3 Her married name was Campbell.4 Her married name was Davis.4 Frances Evelyn Crowder married Frank Davis.4 Frances Evelyn Crowder married Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell.4 Frances Evelyn Crowder was born on March 28, 1919 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on October 24, 1998 at age 79.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 317, District 3-1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 3, District 3-1A, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Frank Davis
Marriage*Frances Evelyn Crowder married Frank Davis.4 

Family 2

Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell b. February 22, 1912, d. December 20, 2000
Marriage*Frances Evelyn Crowder married Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Joyce Campbell Tucker obituary.
  9. [S1510] Daily News Leader, The, From the Benny L. Campbell obituary in the May 6, 1997 edition.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dorris Campbell Paxton obituary in the Aug 7, 2005 edition.

George Edward Woodson1,2

M, b. January 10, 1907, d. May 5, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 223-14-3034.3 George Edward Woodson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.5,1 George Edward Woodson was born on January 10, 1907 at Lick Run, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He died on May 5, 1974 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 67.3,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 241, District 3-20, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farmer5
1950Farm helper6

Family

Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder b. June 22, 1901, d. March 16, 1968
Marriage*George Edward Woodson married Bertha May "Bertie" Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.5,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Leonard Davis Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 11, 1903, d. September 26, 1984
     Paul Leonard Davis Sr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4081.7 He was born on October 11, 1903 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,4,5 He married Pearl Ethie Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess, on December 27, 1923 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,5,3 Paul Leonard Davis Sr. died on September 26, 1984 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 410, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1940Paper mill worker1

Family

Pearl Ethie Crowder b. December 9, 1903, d. November 11, 1985
Marriage*Paul Leonard Davis Sr. married Pearl Ethie Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess, on December 27, 1923 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Paul Leonard Davis, Jr., obituary in the Oct 9, 2005 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Wilma Florida Huff1,2

F, b. March 10, 1909, d. May 19, 1991
     Wilma Florida Huff was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,1 Her Social Security Number was 227-03-8287.4 Her married name was Crowder.1 She married John Jackson "Jack" Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 Wilma Florida Huff was born on March 10, 1909 at Ocala, Carroll Co., Virginia.4,3,1,2 She died on May 19, 1991 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 82.4,3,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 258, District 3-30, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Rayon mill reel inspector5
1950Rayon plant worker6

Family

John Jackson "Jack" Crowder b. October 20, 1905, d. April 16, 1980
Marriage*Wilma Florida Huff married John Jackson "Jack" Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 
Child
  • Lois Lorine Crowder5

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  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.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Louise Graham Hayslett1,2

F, b. February 4, 1915, d. July 14, 2007
     Mary Louise Graham Hayslett was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Crowder.4 She married Joseph Roy Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.4 Mary Louise Graham Hayslett was born on February 4, 1915 at Longdale, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,2 She died on July 14, 2007 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 92.5,1,6 She Mary Louise Hayslett Crowder, 92, died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home. on July 16, 2007.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 81, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 218, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph Roy Crowder b. January 26, 1910, d. May 4, 1994
Marriage*Mary Louise Graham Hayslett married Joseph Roy Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Louise Hayslett Crowder obituary in the Jul 16, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lucille Wilson1

F, b. October 19, 1914, d. July 17, 1963
     Lucille Wilson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 Her married name was Crowder.3 She married Harry Lee Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 Lucille Wilson was born on October 19, 1914 at West Virginia.1 She died on July 17, 1963 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 48.2,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 74, District 3-21, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Family

Harry Lee Crowder b. August 27, 1916, d. May 10, 1980
Marriage*Lucille Wilson married Harry Lee Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Gerald Edward Crowder obituary.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 22, 1912, d. December 20, 2000
     Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Frances Evelyn Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.6 Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell was born on February 22, 1912 at Bellvalley, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He died on December 20, 2000 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,7,5 He COVINGTON - Leonard Hubert Campbell, 88, of 2419 Redbud Road, died Wednesday evening (Dec. 20, 2000) at his residence. He was the husband of Elsie Taylor Campbell. He was born Feb. 22, 1912 at Rockbridge County, a son of William Edward and Pearl Walton Campbell. He retired from Westvaco Carbon Plant in 1977 after 31 years of service. He was also a farmer and worked with cattle. He was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by one son, Benny Campbell in 1997; four sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Taylor Campbell; four sons, Leonard Leon Campbell of Covington, John Wayne Campbell of Craigsville, Steven Wayne Campbell of Covington and James Campbell of Amelia; six daughters, Mary Jane Campbell of Clifton Forge, Margaret C. Wright of Covington, Joyce Tucker of Martinsville, Virginia Cox of Charles City, Doris Paxton of Chesterfield and Ruby Harris of Richmond; one brother, James Wilton Campbell. Interment following in Alleghany Memorial Park. on December 22, 2000.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 317, District 3-1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 3, District 3-1A, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Dairy farm laborer1
1950Paper mill laborer8

Family

Frances Evelyn Crowder b. March 28, 1919, d. October 24, 1998
Marriage*Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell married Frances Evelyn Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1510] Daily News Leader, The, From the Leonard Hubert Campbell obituary in the Dec 22, 2000 edition.
  6. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Joyce Campbell Tucker obituary.
  11. [S1510] Daily News Leader, The, From the Benny L. Campbell obituary in the May 6, 1997 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dorris Campbell Paxton obituary in the Aug 7, 2005 edition.

Mary Sue Woodson1,2,3,4

F, b. January 27, 1930, d. November 16, 1995
FatherGeorge Edward Woodson1,2,3,4 b. January 10, 1907, d. May 5, 1974
MotherBertha May "Bertie" Crowder1,2,3,4 b. June 22, 1901, d. March 16, 1968
     Mary Sue Woodson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3731.3 She was born on January 27, 1930 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 As of September 30, 1955,her married name was Weeks.4 She married Lewis Holland Weeks on September 30, 1955 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 Mary Sue Woodson died on November 16, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.3,6,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 241, District 3-20, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Family

Lewis Holland Weeks b. April 21, 1932, d. May 23, 2016
Marriage*Mary Sue Woodson married Lewis Holland Weeks on September 30, 1955 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
FatherGeorge Washington Merritt1,2,4,5 b. November 11, 1870, d. July 9, 1924
MotherGeorgia Anna Crowder1,2,4,5 b. October 9, 1880, d. August 31, 1958
     Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on October 25, 1904 at Virginia.4 As of December 22, 1923,her married name was Taylor.5 She married William Alton Taylor Sr. on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt died on July 27, 1965 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 60.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 43, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 230, District 8, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

William Alton Taylor Sr. b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
Marriage*Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt married William Alton Taylor Sr. on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Mary Anna Taylor Dressler obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wallace Merritt1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 6, 1909, d. October 20, 1970
FatherGeorge Washington Merritt6,1,2,3,7,4 b. November 11, 1870, d. July 9, 1924
MotherGeorgia Anna Crowder6,1,8,3,9,7,4 b. October 9, 1880, d. August 31, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4592.10 Wallace Merritt was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.11,4 He was born on December 6, 1909 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.10,3,4,12,5 He died on October 20, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.10,4,12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 43, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 230, District 8, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 267, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 623, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 140, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Paper mill carpenter2
1940Paper mill worker8
1950Paper mill worker9

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12528] Covington Virginian, From the Georgia Anna Merritt obituary in the Sep 2, 1958 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

William Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4774.6 William Alton Taylor Sr. was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on May 15, 1904 at Dillwyn, Buckingham Co., Virginia.6,4,5 He married Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt, daughter of George Washington Merritt and Georgia Anna Crowder, on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,3 William Alton Taylor Sr. died on October 25, 1988 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 84.6,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Paper mill carpenter1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Paper mill machine tender7
1950Paper mill machinist8

Family

Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
Marriage*William Alton Taylor Sr. married Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt, daughter of George Washington Merritt and Georgia Anna Crowder, on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Mary Anna Taylor Dressler obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Anna Taylor1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 21, 1924, d. March 28, 2012
FatherWilliam Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,5,6,7 b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
MotherGrace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,5,6,7 b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
     Mary Anna Taylor was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,8 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9512.9 She Mrs. Mary Anna Taylor Dressler, age 87, formerly of Clearwater Park, Covington, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Waynesboro Manor, Waynesboro. She was the wife of the late Harold Benton Dressler. Mrs. Dressler was born November 21, 1924 in Covington, the daughter of the late Grace Merritt Taylor and William Alton Taylor, Sr. She was a graduate of Covington High School and Madison College and taught in elementary schools for forty years in Covington and Alleghany County before retiring in 1987. Mrs. Dressler was a lifelong member of Covington Baptist Church where she served her church in numerous capacities. Mrs. Dressler is survived by six children, Gregory Steven Dressler and wife, Ramona of San Bernardino, CA, Paula Delaney of Fishersville, Marsha Wray and husband, Michael of Roanoke; Cynthia Hartley of Waynesboro, Timothy Dressler and wife, Sara of Clifton Forge and Renick Dressler and wife, Tina of Stuarts Draft; seven grandchildren, Christopher Dressler, Corey Wray, Kristen Wray, Pamela Hartley Cox, Erick Hartley, Bradley Dressler and Rendy Dressler; two great grandchildren, Duncan Jentzech and Jacob Cox; two sisters, Elsie Slough of Richmond and Alice Vernon of Springfield, TN; one brother, William A. Taylor, Jr. and wife, Jo Ann of Easley, SC; a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge the loving and caring staff of Waynesboro Manor, where Mary resided for the last five years. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.5 She was born on November 21, 1924 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,4,5 As of June 21, 1947,her married name was Dressler.6 She married Harold Benton Dressler on June 21, 1947 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6,3 Mary Anna Taylor died on March 28, 2012 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 87.9,3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Family

Harold Benton Dressler b. March 11, 1927, d. November 30, 1989
Marriage*Mary Anna Taylor married Harold Benton Dressler on June 21, 1947 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6,3 
Children

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Mary Anna Taylor Dressler obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  8. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Paula Paige Dressler Boone obituary.

Shirley Mae/May Taylor1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 9, 1927, d. June 26, 1988
FatherWilliam Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,3,7,5,8 b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
MotherGrace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,3,7,5,8 b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 224-70-8182.3 Shirley Mae/May Taylor was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on April 9, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 She died on June 26, 1988 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 61.3,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.

Elsie Lee Taylor1,2,3,4

F, b. February 21, 1929
FatherWilliam Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,5,3,6 b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
MotherGrace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,5,3,6 b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
     Elsie Lee Taylor was born on February 21, 1929 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 As of March 3, 1953,her married name was Slough.3 She married Harry Wilson Slough Jr. on March 3, 1953 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1950Secretary5

Family

Harry Wilson Slough Jr. b. March 26, 1929, d. September 13, 2008
Marriage*Elsie Lee Taylor married Harry Wilson Slough Jr. on March 3, 1953 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Julia Anne Slough7,3

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Harry Wilson Slough, Jr. obituary in the Sep 15, 2008 edition.

Peter Millard Dodd1,2

M, b. September 13, 1849, d. March 22, 1913
     Peter Millard Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 13, 1849 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).4 He married Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on July 27, 1871 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Peter Millard Dodd died on March 22, 1913 at age 63.3,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 142, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 74, District 105, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 403, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1880Farmer6
1900Merchant7
1910General store merchant8

Family

Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore b. November 15, 1847, d. May 9, 1910
Marriage*Peter Millard Dodd married Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on July 27, 1871 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S1274] Hunt, Harper, Taylor, Patrick, Summers and related families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=e_irene&id=I00452
  3. [S1291] Dodd, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2889506&id=I48827
  4. [S1295] Cathy Cown and Helen Stricklin, Jordan Harper Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.
  5. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Everette Dodd death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Mae Robinson death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Edward Dodd death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Irvin Dodd death certificate.