Lawrence Melvin Pring1,2

M, b. February 2, 1918, d. August 1, 1991
     Lawrence Melvin Pring was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-05-6734.4 He married Juanita Crawford, daughter of Everett Clarence Crawford and Bessie Mae Crawford.5,6,1 Lawrence Melvin Pring was born on February 2, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He died on August 1, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.2,3,4 He Mr. Lawrence Melvin Pring, age 73, of Roanoke, died Thursday August 1, 1991. He was retired from the N & W Railway, a member of the Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, and a life member of the Troutville Fire and Rescue Department. He is survived by his wife, Edna G. Pring, Roanoke; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Virginia and Chuck Pace, Wirtz and Metter Hall, Roanoke; step children, Immajean and Benny Brown, Roanoke, Pat Booker, Roanoke, and J.C. Gallimore, Dallas, Ga; four step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, like a son, Sargent (Joe) Kearns. on August 2, 1991.2

Family

Juanita Crawford b. March 10, 1921, d. March 22, 1984
Marriage*He married Juanita Crawford, daughter of Everett Clarence Crawford and Bessie Mae Crawford.5,6,1 

Citations

  1. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Juanita Crawford Pring.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Melvin Pring obituary in the Aug 2, 1991 edition.
  3. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Bessie Mae Crawford.
  6. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Everette Clarence Crawford.

Hunter Howard Lamb1,2,3,4

M, b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-1331.5 Hunter Howard Lamb was buried at Ludwick Family Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,4 He was born on April 30, 1902 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,5,6,3,4 He married Cora Lee Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on October 7, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 Hunter Howard Lamb and Cora Lee Crawford were divorced on January 11, 1971 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.3 Hunter Howard Lamb died on February 20, 1990 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Construction laborer8

Family

Cora Lee Crawford b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996
Marriage*Hunter Howard Lamb married Cora Lee Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on October 7, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 
Divorce* Hunter Howard Lamb and Cora Lee Crawford were divorced on January 11, 1971 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3862] Ludwick Family Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2587] Kenneth Campbell, "Lamb Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 22, 2011.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
  10. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Howard Herbert Lamb obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lamb-Seay marriage record.

Emma Kathleen Lamb1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1926, d. August 15, 1990
FatherHunter Howard Lamb5,1,6,3 b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990
MotherCora Lee Crawford5,1,6,3,7 b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996
     Emma Kathleen Lamb YOUNG, E. Kathleen - On August 15, 1990 at the Alexandria Hospital of Springfield, Va. Wife of Melvin L. Young; daughterof Cora L. Lamb; mother of Ralph L. and Donald W. Young; sister of Howard and James Lamb, Virginia Davis and Helen Graham; also survived by five grandchildren. Interment National Memorial Park.7 She was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 231-22-9405.8 She was born on May 16, 1926 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,2,3 As of January 25, 1943,her married name was Young.9 She married Melvin Lee Young on January 25, 1943.9,7,4 Emma Kathleen Lamb died on August 15, 1990 at Springfield, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 64.3,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Melvin Lee Young b. August 10, 1922, d. January 22, 2012
Marriage*Emma Kathleen Lamb married Melvin Lee Young on January 25, 1943.9,7,4 
Children
  • Ralph Lee Young7,10,4
  • Donald William Young Sr.7,10,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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. [S8480] Demaine Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/springfield-va/demaine-funeral-home/4855, From the Melvin Lee Young obituary.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the E. Kathleen Young obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2587] Kenneth Campbell, "Lamb Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 22, 2011.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Howard Herbert Lamb1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 21, 1928, d. October 1, 2016
FatherHunter Howard Lamb1,6,7,2,4 b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990
MotherCora Lee Crawford1,6,7,2,4 b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996
     Howard Herbert Lamb was buried at Swope Lane Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 21, 1928 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Stella Mae Curtis on January 20, 1950 at Alexandria, Virginia.8,4 Howard Herbert Lamb and Stella Mae Curtis were divorced on April 18, 1978 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 Howard Herbert Lamb married Lillian Ann Baumbach, daughter of William James Baumbach and Louise Ann Carter, on February 18, 1981 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 Howard Herbert Lamb and Lillian Ann Baumbach were divorced on October 14, 1982 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 Howard Herbert Lamb Howard Herbert Lamb, 88, of West Augusta, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton. Mr. Lamb was born on March 21, 1928 in Fincastle, Virginia, a son of the late Hunter Howard and Cora (Crawford) Lamb. Howard was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during WWII and retired in 1985 from Vepco (Dominion Virginia Power) as a Service Technician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to yard sales. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Howard E. Lamb and David E. Lamb; two brothers; and two sisters. Surviving is his former wife and mother of his children, Stella Riley; two sons, Michael E. Lamb and his wife Deborah and Kenneth E. Lamb; three grandchildren, Evan Lamb, Caitlin (Lamb) Fahey and her husband James, and Colleen Lamb; one great-grandchild, Norah Lamb; and a special friend, Barbara Counts; a half-sister; and his faithful pet cat, "Rascal" also survive. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Burial will follow in Swope Lane Cemetery, Fairfield, Virginia. on October 1, 2016.2 He died on October 1, 2016 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 88.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Stella Mae Curtis
Marriage*Howard Herbert Lamb married Stella Mae Curtis on January 20, 1950 at Alexandria, Virginia.8,4 
Divorce* Howard Herbert Lamb and Stella Mae Curtis were divorced on April 18, 1978 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Lillian Ann Baumbach b. January 4, 1930, d. January 31, 2000
Marriage*Howard Herbert Lamb married Lillian Ann Baumbach, daughter of William James Baumbach and Louise Ann Carter, on February 18, 1981 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Howard Herbert Lamb and Lillian Ann Baumbach were divorced on October 14, 1982 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Howard Herbert Lamb obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Herron1,2

F, b. February 17, 1937, d. February 16, 2013
     Her married name was Gusler.1 Mary Herron married Norman Jack Gusler, son of Marvin Gusler and Stella Huffman.1,2 Mary Herron was born on February 17, 1937.3 She died on February 16, 2013 at Virginia at age 75.2 She Mary Herron Rucker Gusler, 75, of Roanoke, lost her battle with cancer Saturday, February 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and late husband, Norman J. Gusler. She is survived by her children, Sherman Rucker and wife, Janice, Jody Johnston and husband, Karl, Terry Rucker and wife, Tricia, Lori Dalton and husband, Bryan; grandchildren, Beth and Todd Johnston, Brandon Rucker, Cheyenne Dalton, and Trista Rucker; Sherman Rudolph Rucker, children's father and grandfather; loving pet "Tiny"; and a host of family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour before the service. on February 21, 2013.2

Family

Norman Jack Gusler b. April 17, 1935, d. January 12, 1999
Marriage*She married Norman Jack Gusler, son of Marvin Gusler and Stella Huffman.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Jack Gusler obituary in the Jan 13, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Herron Rucker Gusler obituary in the Feb 21, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Lillie Mae Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 1, 1906, d. January 7, 1981
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,2,5,7,8 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,2,5,7,8 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 231-56-7624.9 Lillie Mae Crawford was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,8 She was born on May 1, 1906 at Virginia.9,3,5,8 As of September 7, 1925,her married name was Dodd.6 She married Harold Aubrey Dodd on September 7, 1925 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.4,6,7,8 As of September 9, 1978,her married name was Drewry.5 Lillie Mae Crawford married Arthur Robert Drewry on September 9, 1978 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,8 Lillie Mae Crawford died on January 7, 1981 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 273, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 244, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 12, District 12-2, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Harold Aubrey Dodd b. April 25, 1894, d. April 15, 1974
Marriage*Lillie Mae Crawford married Harold Aubrey Dodd on September 7, 1925 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.4,6,7,8 
Children

Family 2

Arthur Robert Drewry b. October 23, 1900, d. February 2, 1996
Marriage*Lillie Mae Crawford married Arthur Robert Drewry on September 9, 1978 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,8 

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. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey Mae Dodd Caldwell obituary in the Oct 7, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Almira Dodd Hix Statler obituary in the Aug 12, 2020 edition.

Robert Lee Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,8,5,7 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,8,9,5,7 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Robert Lee Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4187.10 He was born on June 24, 1911 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.10,3,5,6 He married Esterleen Miller on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,7 Robert Lee Crawford died on December 13, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,10,3,4 He CRAWFORD, Robert Lee, 86, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 13, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esterleen Miller Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a retired farmer and a retired Craig County School Bus Driver. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, and sons-in-law, Geneva and Herman Short, of Fincastle, Nora ""Sissy"" and R.J. Caldwell, of New Castle, two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Pat Crawford, Roger and Jennifer Crawford all of New Castle, five grandsons, Donald Short, Claude Short, Robert Ervin Caldwell, Jason Crawford and Dwayne Crawford, one granddaughter, Kelly Crawford Light, five great-granddaughters, Dana Short, Donna Short, Tiffany Short, Heather Short and Brooke Caldwell, a great grandson, Alex Light, a step great-granddaughter, Lisa Smith, two step-great-grandsons, Nathan Montgomery and Brandon Montgomery, a brother, Malkcom Crawford of Covington and a sister, Mrs. Ethel C. Gunner, of Fincastle. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 1997 from Crossroads Church. The Rev. Russell N. Hall and the Rev. Ray Murphy will officiate. Interment will be in Crawford Cemetery, Craig County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 16, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 24, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 93, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Laborer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Esterleen Miller b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
Marriage*Robert Lee Crawford married Esterleen Miller on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  15. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert W. Crawford obituary in the Dec 18, 2022 edition.

Ethel Crawford1,2,3

F, b. August 6, 1913, d. February 6, 2005
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,2,3 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,2,3 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Ethel Crawford was buried at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Springwood, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-64-7136.4 She was born on August 6, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4,2,3 As of December 23, 1929,her married name was Gunter.5 She married Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. on December 23, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 Ethel Crawford died on February 6, 2005 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 91.4,2,6 She Ethel Crawford Gunter, 91 of Springwood, Va., passed away Sunday, February 6, 2005 at the Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Ethel is a member of the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Springwood. The late William H. and Alice Craft Crawford were blessed with Ethel on August 6, 1913 in Craig County. Her loving husband, Richard E. Gunter, Sr. in 1980, their son, Richard E. Gunter, Jr. in 1997, along with two sisters and two brothers all preceded Mrs. Gunter in passing. Surviving her loss are, one brother, Malkcom C. Crawford and his wife, Bernice H., of Covington, and many nieces and nephews. The Gunters owned and operated the Gunters Store in Fincastle and also a Dairy Farm in Springwood for many years. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Tuesday February 8, 2005 from 12 noon until service time. Services will be 2 p.m. in the Andrew Chapel Church with Pastor Russ Alden officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Family requests donations be made, to Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 998, Buchanan, Va. 24066. Rader Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. on February 7, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 174, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Silk mill weaver7

Family

Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. b. December 29, 1901, d. August 30, 1980
Marriage*Ethel Crawford married Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. on December 23, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Crawford Gunter obituary in the Feb 7, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lucille Ruby Crawford1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1919, d. January 16, 1990
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,2 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,2 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 239-72-6180.4 Her married name was Bussinger. Lucille Ruby Crawford married James Randolph Bussinger.3,5 Lucille Ruby Crawford was born on September 11, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of December 23, 1935,her married name was Dodd.6 She married George E. Dodd on December 23, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 Lucille Ruby Crawford died on January 16, 1990 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 70.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 24, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family 1

George E. Dodd
Marriage*Lucille Ruby Crawford married George E. Dodd on December 23, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

James Randolph Bussinger b. September 27, 1911, d. December 24, 1978
Marriage*Lucille Ruby Crawford married James Randolph Bussinger.3,5 
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. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3868] New Times, The, From the Janet B. Wilkinson obituary in the Nov 19, 2012 edition.
  6. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213

James Randolph Bussinger1,2

M, b. September 27, 1911, d. December 24, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 226-07-2407.3 James Randolph Bussinger married Lucille Ruby Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft.2,1 James Randolph Bussinger was born on September 27, 1911.3,2 He died on December 24, 1978 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 67.2

Family

Lucille Ruby Crawford b. September 11, 1919, d. January 16, 1990
Marriage*He married Lucille Ruby Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3868] New Times, The, From the Janet B. Wilkinson obituary in the Nov 19, 2012 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Esterleen Miller1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1262.4 Esterleen Miller was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 11, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,2,3 As of April 27, 1932,her married name was Crawford.1,2 She married Robert Lee Crawford, son of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Esterleen Miller died on June 22, 1989 at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 93, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Robert Lee Crawford b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
Marriage*Esterleen Miller married Robert Lee Crawford, son of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  10. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert W. Crawford obituary in the Dec 18, 2022 edition.

Geneva L. Crawford1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 9, 1933, d. October 3, 2018
FatherRobert Lee Crawford1,2,6,3,4,7 b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
MotherEsterleen Miller1,2,6,3,4,7 b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
     Geneva L. Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on May 9, 1933 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,5 As of May 9, 1952,her married name was Short.3 She married Claude Herman Short on May 9, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,3,4,8,7 Geneva L. Crawford died on October 3, 2018 at Virginia at age 85.4 She Geneva Crawford Short, 85 of Fincastle went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Geneva was born in Fincastle May 9, 1933 to the late Robert and Esterleen Crawford. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband Claude “Herman” Short; brother Roger Crawford; brother-in-law R.J. Caldwell; sister-in-law Pearl Crowder; and nephew Dwayne Crawford. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Donald and Muriel Short, Claude and Kelly Short; granddaughters: Dana (Paul) Kreklow, Donna (Tyson) Abbott, Tiffany (Kei) Sakaguchi, Heather Short; great-granddaughters: Payton Kreklow, Andrea “Andi” Kreklow, and Taylor Gearhart; sister Nora “Sissy” Caldwell; brother Wayne (Pat) Crawford; sister-in-law Jennifer Crawford; brother-in-law Ashby Crowder; uncle Malcolm (Bernice) Crawford; one niece and several nephews. A graveside service honoring Geneva’s life will be 1:00 pm, Saturday October 6 at Crawford Family Cemetery, 21892 Craigs Creek Road, New Castle with Jim Morris officiating. on October 5, 2018.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 93, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family

Claude Herman Short b. April 27, 1931, d. June 27, 2000
Marriage*Geneva L. Crawford married Claude Herman Short on May 9, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,3,4,8,7 
Children
  • Donald Gene Short1,4,8,3
  • Claude Eugene Short1,4,8,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  5. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude Herman Short obituary in the Jun 29, 2000 edition.

Claude Herman Short1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 27, 1931, d. June 27, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 224-38-2674.8 Claude Herman Short was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on April 27, 1931 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,5,8,6,7 He married Geneva L. Crawford, daughter of Robert Lee Crawford and Esterleen Miller, on May 9, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9,4,10 Claude Herman Short died on June 27, 2000 at Virginia at age 69.4,5,8,6 He SHORT, Claude Herman, 69, of Fincastle, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. He was a member and elder of the Botetourt Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nina Short, and one brother, Leonard Short. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Crawford Short of Fincastle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Muriel Short of Fincastle, and Claude and Kelly Short of Hardy; one sister, Pearl Crowder of Front Royal; four granddaughters, Dana Short, Donna Short, Tiffany Short, and Heather Short; two stepgrandsons, Brandon Montgomery and Nathan Montgomery. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, at the Botetourt Church of Christ with Pastor Jim Morris and Pastor Roy Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Crawford Cemetery in Craig County. on June 29, 2000.4

Family

Geneva L. Crawford b. May 9, 1933, d. October 3, 2018
Marriage*He married Geneva L. Crawford, daughter of Robert Lee Crawford and Esterleen Miller, on May 9, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9,4,10 
Children
  • Donald Gene Short1,9,4,3
  • Claude Eugene Short1,9,4,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude Herman Short obituary in the Jun 29, 2000 edition.
  5. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.

Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford1,2,3,4

F, b. February 7, 1935, d. October 25, 2019
FatherRobert Lee Crawford1,5,2,4,6,7 b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
MotherEsterleen Miller1,5,2,4,6,7 b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
     Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on February 7, 1935 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 As of July 11, 1952,her married name was Caldwell.2 She married Raymond Junior Caldwell on July 11, 1952 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4,7 Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford died on October 25, 2019 at Virginia at age 84.4 She Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell (Sissy), 84 of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, October 25, 2019. Sissy was born February 7, 1935 to the late Robert and Esterleen Crawford. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. Sissy was a seamstress with Halmode Apparel in New Castle for many years. She shared her talent of sewing, afghan making, and cooking. She was a Christian, always open to helping family and friends in any way she could. Sissy was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, R.J. Caldwell; sister, Geneva Short; brother, Roger Crawford; brother-in-law, Claude "Herman" Short; and nephew, Dwayne Crawford. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debra Caldwell; granddaughters, Lisa (Jason) Jorgenson and Brooke Caldwell; brother, Wayne (Pat) Crawford; sister-in-law, Jennifer Crawford; uncle, Malcolm (Bernice) Crawford; one niece and several nephews. Thanks to all of her caregivers and Good Samaritan Hospice (Vanessa). A special thanks to her daughter-in-law Debra Caldwell who helped and cared for Sissy throughout her five and a half year battle with Alzheimer's disease, without whom she would have not survived as long as she did. Also a special thank you to Jennifer and Katie with Salem Terrace. A Graveside Service honoring Sissy's life will be held 1 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2019 at Huffman Memorial Park, New Castle, Craig County, Va. on October 26, 2019.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 93, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Raymond Junior Caldwell b. May 27, 1932, d. January 25, 2009
Marriage*Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford married Raymond Junior Caldwell on July 11, 1952 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4,7 
Child
  • Robert Ervin Caldwell8,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Junior Caldwell obituary in the Jan 27, 2009 edition.

Raymond Junior Caldwell1,2,3,4

M, b. May 27, 1932, d. January 25, 2009
     Raymond Junior Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 27, 1932 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,2 He married Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford, daughter of Robert Lee Crawford and Esterleen Miller, on July 11, 1952 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,1,3,7,8 Raymond Junior Caldwell died on January 25, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.1,5,4 He Raymond Junior Caldwell, 76, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Annie Caldwell; and a brother Curtis Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Nora "Sissy" Caldwell; son, Robert Caldwell; granddaughters, Lisa Rutland and husband, Michael, and Brooke Caldwell. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with the Reverend Jack Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com on January 27, 2009.1

Family

Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford b. February 7, 1935, d. October 25, 2019
Marriage*He married Nora Alice "Sissy" Crawford, daughter of Robert Lee Crawford and Esterleen Miller, on July 11, 1952 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,1,3,7,8 
Child
  • Robert Ervin Caldwell1,3,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Junior Caldwell obituary in the Jan 27, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.

Robert Wayne Crawford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 25, 1943, d. December 16, 2022
FatherRobert Lee Crawford1,2,6,7,3,5 b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
MotherEsterleen Miller1,2,6,7,3,5 b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
     Robert Wayne Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.5 He was born on August 25, 1943 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Patricia Dale "Pat" Hughes on February 13, 1965 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,5 Robert Wayne Crawford died on December 16, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.5 He Robert W. Crawford, 79, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022.Wayne was born on August 25, 1943, and lived his entire life in Craig County. He graduated from New Castle High School Class of 1963 and retired from Hercules with 31 years of service. He also was a lifetime member of Crossroads Christian Church. Wayne was preceded in death by his beloved son, Eric Dwayne Crawford; parents, Robert and Esterleen Crawford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nora (Sissy) and R.J. Caldwell, Geneva and Herman Short; brother, Roger Crawford; father-in-law and mother-in-law, H.R. and Lottie Hughes; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, J.B. and Anita Hughes. Wayne is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Pat Crawford, and sister-in-law, Jennifer Crawford. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Crawford Family Cemetery. on December 18, 2022.5

Family

Patricia Dale "Pat" Hughes
Marriage*He married Patricia Dale "Pat" Hughes on February 13, 1965 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert W. Crawford obituary in the Dec 18, 2022 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Eric Dwayne Crawford obituary.

Roger Lee Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 15, 1946, d. December 18, 1999
FatherRobert Lee Crawford1,8,9,2,5 b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
MotherEsterleen Miller1,8,9,2,5 b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 229-58-1585.6 Roger Lee Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 15, 1946 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He married Jennifer Carper Johnston on October 9, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,5 Roger Lee Crawford died on December 18, 1999 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 53.2,3,6,7 He CRAWFORD, Roger Lee, 53, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 18, 1999 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Esterleen Crawford, New Castle. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Johnston Crawford; a daughter, son-in-law and grandson; Kelly, Aubie and Alex Light; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Marcy Crawford, New Castle; brother, Wayne Crawford and wife Pat, New Castle; sisters, Geneva Short and husband, Herman, Fincastle, Nora "Sissy" Caldwell and husband R. J., New Castle. Roger was a member of Cross Roads Church in New Castle, and was a Superintendent and long time employee of Thomas Brothers Inc., Salem. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1999, at Cross Roads Church with Rev Jack Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Crawford Cemetery. on December 20, 1999.2

Family

Jennifer Carper Johnston
Marriage*He married Jennifer Carper Johnston on October 9, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,5 
Children
  • Kelly Amanda Crawford2
  • Jason Roger Crawford2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  3. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.

Richard Emitt Gunter Sr.1,2,3

M, b. December 29, 1901, d. August 30, 1980
     Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. was buried at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Springwood, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 231-42-1637.5 He was born on December 29, 1901 at Buckingham Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.5,2,4,6 He married Ethel Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on December 23, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. died on August 30, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 174, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Paper mill paper maker7

Family

Ethel Crawford b. August 6, 1913, d. February 6, 2005
Marriage*Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. married Ethel Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on December 23, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  2. [S2541] Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gunter&GSfn=richard&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=63207655&CRid=1969193&df=all&
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Emitt Gunter, Jr. obituary in the Sep 8, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Crawford Gunter obituary in the Feb 7, 2005 edition.

Arthur Robert Drewry1,2,3,4

M, b. October 23, 1900, d. February 2, 1996
     Arthur Robert Drewry was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9838.5 He was born on October 23, 1900 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,2,3 He married Lillie Mae Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on September 9, 1978 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 Arthur Robert Drewry died on February 2, 1996 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 95.5,1,4 He DREWRY, Arthur Robert, 95, of Troutville, died Friday, February 2, 1996. He was a member of Boone Masonic Lodge #247 A.F.&A.M. Mr. Drewry was predeceased by his wife, Annie H. Drewry; a daughter, Betty Allen, and a son, Harold Drewry. Survivors include five daughters, Evelyn Kirkman of Portsmouth, Geraldine Gibson, Juanita Dooley, Marcella Kurz and Judy Smith, all of Troutville; two sons, Henry Drewry of New Castle and Gary Drewry of Troutville; a brother, Thurman Drewry of Roanoke; a sister, Thelma Johnson of Shawsville; 24 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 5, 1996, at 2 p.m., at Rader Troutville Chapel, with Dr. E. Ray Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on February 4, 1996.1

Family

Lillie Mae Crawford b. May 1, 1906, d. January 7, 1981
Marriage*He married Lillie Mae Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on September 9, 1978 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Robert Drewry obituary in the Feb 4, 1996 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Maud Beacon Campbell1,2

F, b. July 19, 1900, d. January 1, 1959
FatherBud Deacon Campbell1,3 b. February 16, 1871, d. December 11, 1944
MotherWilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford1,3 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
     Maud Beacon Campbell was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on July 19, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Saville.5 She married Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville circa 1925.5,6,3 Maud Beacon Campbell died on January 1, 1959 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 58.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 326, District 58, Iron Mound, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 119, District 9, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 90, District 12-12, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 181, District 12-16, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Family

Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville b. July 13, 1893, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Maud Beacon Campbell married Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville circa 1925.5,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4469] Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1267] Inter-Mountain, From the Gene Herbert Saville obituary in the Dec 27, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gerry S. Warren obituary in the Mar 19, 2003 edition.
  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.

Ryland Clabearn Campbell1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1905, d. January 11, 1992
FatherBud Deacon Campbell4,5,3 b. February 16, 1871, d. December 11, 1944
MotherWilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford4,5,6 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2635.7 Ryland Clabearn Campbell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8 He was born on March 2, 1905 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.7,2 He married Thelma Kathleen Lipes on April 16, 1923 at Lignite, Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,9,10,3 Ryland Clabearn Campbell died on January 11, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.7,8,11 He Ryland C. Campbell, age 86, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 11, 1991 in a local hospital. He was retired from the American Viscose Corp; and was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Jean Campbell. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Kathleen Campbell; three sons and daughters-in-law, Claiberne and Lois Campbell, Roanoke; Gene and Arlene Campbell, Covington; Jack and Betty Campbell, Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; two brothers, Bud Deacon Campbell and Leslie Campbell, both of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 1992 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Family and friends will assemble at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 12:00 noon Monday. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on January 12, 1992.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 326, District 58, Iron Mound, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 252, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 313, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 180, District 12-5, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner5
1940Silk worker13

Family

Thelma Kathleen Lipes b. February 2, 1906, d. October 18, 1994
Marriage*Ryland Clabearn Campbell married Thelma Kathleen Lipes on April 16, 1923 at Lignite, Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,9,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clabearn Junior Campbell obituary in the Jun 6, 1993 edition.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sonia Crawford Campbell obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ryland C. Campbell obituary in the Jan 12, 1992 edition.
  9. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Kathleen Campbell obituary in the Oct 19, 1994 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack L. Campbell obituary in the Jan 24, 2020 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.

Leslie Withrow "Les" Campbell1,2,3

M, b. November 30, 1908, d. November 2, 1998
FatherBud Deacon Campbell1,2,4 b. February 16, 1871, d. December 11, 1944
MotherWilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford1,2,4,5 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3353.6 Leslie Withrow "Les" Campbell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 30, 1908 at Virginia.1,6 He married Minnie Elizabeth Wade on October 6, 1938.3,7,8 Leslie Withrow "Les" Campbell died on November 2, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.6,3 He CAMPBELL, Leslie W., ("Les"), 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 2, 1998 in a local hospital. Mr. Campbell was a longtime member of Waverly Place Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. He retired in 1976 as Manager of the English Garden Apartment Complex. Surviving are his wife, Minnie W. Campbell; son, Leslie W. Campbell Jr., Roanoke; brother, Bud D. Campbell Jr., Roanoke; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. William E. Hungate officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, VInton. Those wishing to, may send flowers or make contributions in Mr. Campbell's memory to Waverly Place Bpatist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on November 3, 1998.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 326, District 58, Iron Mound, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 252, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 32, District 9, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 170, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Train brakeman2
1940Creamery salesman9

Family

Minnie Elizabeth Wade b. April 1, 1914, d. November 12, 2008
Marriage*Leslie Withrow "Les" Campbell married Minnie Elizabeth Wade on October 6, 1938.3,7,8 
Child
  • Leslie Withrow "Sonny' Campbell Jr.3,8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie W. Campbell obituary in the Nov 2, 1998 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sonia Crawford Campbell obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Elizabeth Wade Campbell obituary in the Nov 13, 2008 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.