John Henry Crowder1,2

M, b. October 8, 1879, d. January 23, 1908
FatherJohn Lewis Crowder3,1 b. October 10, 1848, d. October 2, 1923
MotherEliza Jane Crowder3,1 b. May 20, 1851, d. January 2, 1926
     John Henry Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 8, 1879 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,2 He died on January 23, 1908 at age 28.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 307, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 417, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Virginia "Jennie" Crowder1,2,3

F, b. April, 1889, d. December 31, 1927
FatherJohn Lewis Crowder1,2,4,3 b. October 10, 1848, d. October 2, 1923
MotherEliza Jane Crowder1,2,4,3 b. May 20, 1851, d. January 2, 1926
     Virginia "Jennie" Crowder was born in April, 1889 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 She married John Boo Crowder on April 10, 1912 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 Virginia "Jennie" Crowder died on December 31, 1927 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 38.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 417, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 93, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1920Western State Hospital, Ward 1, District 133, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia6

Family

John Boo Crowder b. December 28, 1890, d. May 9, 1941
Marriage*Virginia "Jennie" Crowder married John Boo Crowder on April 10, 1912 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S12528] Covington Virginian, From the J. L. Crowder obituary in the Oct 3, 1923 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Floyd Puckett1

M, b. circa 1868
     Floyd Puckett was born circa 1868 at West Virginia.1 He married Mollie Donnally circa 1909.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 160, District 40, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1910Farmer1

Family

Mollie Donnally b. October, 1873, d. May 16, 1960
Marriage*Floyd Puckett married Mollie Donnally circa 1909.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Donnally Crowder1,2,3,4

M, b. March 25, 1904, d. January, 1983
FatherJoseph M. Crowder5,3 b. circa 1872, d. February 9, 1907
MotherMollie Donnally5,1,3 b. October, 1873, d. May 16, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-7620.6 William Donnally Crowder was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on March 25, 1904 at West Virginia.5,4,6 He married Martha Katherine Patterson on October 10, 1923 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,7 William Donnally Crowder died in January, 1983 at age 78.4,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 160, District 40, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 25, District 24, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 216, District 10-42, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal miner8
1940Coal mine assistant foreman2

Family

Martha Katherine Patterson b. October 30, 1902, d. May 21, 1974
Marriage*William Donnally Crowder married Martha Katherine Patterson on October 10, 1923 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mollie Puckett obituary in the May 18, 1960 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Patterson marriage record.
  4. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Crowder obituary in the May 22, 1974 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Everman Floyd Crowder obituary in the Jan 15, 2006 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Bellamy marriage record.

William Conrad Byers1,2

M, b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
     William Conrad Byers was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on February 14, 1840 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Florence Alma Crowder, daughter of John Lewis Crowder and Eliza Jane Crowder, on April 2, 1893 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,4,2 William Conrad Byers died on July 19, 1929 at Teaberry Flat, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 89.1,2 He William Conrad Byers died about 2 o'clock this morning at his home near Covington following illness of six weeks. Mr. Byers was 89 years old. He was a veteran of the Civil War and fought in a number of battles, serving first in the command of General Stonewall Jackson and later in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Lee. He was probably the eldest Confederate Veteran in this section of Virginia. Mr. Byers was born at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County. He is survived by his widow, Mr. Florence Crowder Byers, and fourteen children, all living; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren The funeral will take place Saturday at 3 o'clock from the home in Teaberry Flat. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. on July 20, 1929.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 671, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5

Family

Florence Alma Crowder b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
Marriage*William Conrad Byers married Florence Alma Crowder, daughter of John Lewis Crowder and Eliza Jane Crowder, on April 2, 1893 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Conrad Byers obituary in the Jul 20, 1929 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3871] Byers Jamieson Walker and Ziegler, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/36658598/person/19533153209?ssrc=
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1068] Beth Fridley, Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers1,2,3

F, b. May 25, 1893
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1,2 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,2 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Her married name was Sheets.4 Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers married Walter M. Sheets.4,3 Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers was born on May 25, 1893 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 671, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 109, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Walter M. Sheets b. June 13, 1887
Marriage*Rose Etta "Rosie" Byers married Walter M. Sheets.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1068] Beth Fridley, Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Grover Cleveland Byers1

M, b. April 21, 1896, d. January 14, 1991
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers2,3,4,5 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder2,3,4,5 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Grover Cleveland Byers was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4162.7 He was born on April 21, 1896 at Mallow, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 21, 1896 and the SSDI has a birth date of Mar 21, 1895.8,5,7 He married Daisy Fisher circa 1920.9,10 Grover Cleveland Byers died on January 14, 1991 at age 94.7,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 671, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 75, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 166, District 3-7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Paper mill winder4
1930Paper maker9
1940Paper mill foreman11

Family

Daisy Fisher b. 1899, d. 1943
Marriage*Grover Cleveland Byers married Daisy Fisher circa 1920.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1068] Beth Fridley, Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  6. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1287] Knopp, Smith, Lyvers, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=i5rdrr&id=I17193
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lloyd Jordan Byers obituary in the Apr 28, 2010 edition.

David "Dave" Byer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 14, 1898, d. February 16, 1979
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1,2,3 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,2,3 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4971.6 David "Dave" Byer was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 14, 1898 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 14, 1897.4,6 He married Bessie Unknown circa 1921.7 David "Dave" Byer died on February 16, 1979 at age 80.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 671, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 13, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 242, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Paper mill calendar man3
1930Rayon plant bleacher7
1940Rayon mill finisher8

Family

Bessie Unknown b. October 29, 1900, d. June 2, 1982
Marriage*David "Dave" Byer married Bessie Unknown circa 1921.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lena S. Byers1,2

F, b. 1901, d. 1985
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1,2 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,2 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Her married name was Bess. Lena S. Byers married Walter Re Bess. Lena S. Byers was born in 1901 at Virginia.1 She died in 1985 at Franklin Co., Ohio.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1920paper mill cutter2

Family

Walter Re Bess
Marriage*Lena S. Byers married Walter Re Bess. 

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.

Peter P. "Pete" Byers Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 17, 1905, d. March 9, 1977
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1,2 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,2,4 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4318.5 Peter P. "Pete" Byers Sr. married Kathleen O. Unknown.3 Peter P. "Pete" Byers Sr. was born on April 17, 1905 at Virginia.1,5 He died on March 9, 1977 at age 71.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 204, District 13, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 304, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1930Quarry fireman4
1940Paper factory paper maker3

Family

Kathleen O. Unknown b. circa 1905
Marriage*Peter P. "Pete" Byers Sr. married Kathleen O. Unknown.3 
Child
  • Peter P. Byers Jr.3

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hettie Florence Byers1,2,3,4

F, b. October 31, 1906, d. November 17, 1998
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1,2 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,2,5 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Hettie Florence Byers was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, 8th Street, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 227-07-7103.6 Her married name was Phelps. She married Joseph Nelson Phelps.3,7 Hettie Florence Byers was born on October 31, 1906 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 31, 1905.1,6,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Rice.5 She married Charles I. Rice circa 1927.5 Hettie Florence Byers died on November 17, 1998 at Virginia at age 92.6,4 She Phelps, Mrs. Hettie Byers, 92, of Mechanicsville, a homemaker, widow of Joseph Nelson Phelps. on November 19, 1998.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 230, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Silk mill worker5

Family 1

Joseph Nelson Phelps b. December 31, 1909, d. July 3, 1972
Marriage*Hettie Florence Byers married Joseph Nelson Phelps.3,7 

Family 2

Charles I. Rice b. circa 1908
Marriage*Hettie Florence Byers married Charles I. Rice circa 1927.5 
Child
  • Gilda B. Rice5

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. [S1288] Edgar.GED, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2788779&id=I09848
  4. [S3876] Lakeview Cemetery, Nottoway Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Hettie Byers Phelps obituary in the Nov 19, 1998 edition.

Nancy Jane Byers1,2,3

F, b. October 15, 1908, d. January 26, 2004
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1,4 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,4 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Nancy Jane Byers was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on October 15, 1908 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hodges.6 She married Ray Winfred Hodges circa 1927.6,7,3 Nancy Jane Byers died on January 26, 2004 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 95.2,3 She Mrs. Nancy Jane Byers Hodges, 95, of 710 Wimberly Drive, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Greensboro, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Wendy Billingslea officiating. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Covington, Va. She was a native of Covington, Va., and had resided in Greensboro for the past 50 years. Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. "Weenie" Hodges Sr., in 1954, and a daughter, Eloise Hodges Martinelli, in 1995. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ray W. Hodges Jr. and Ethel Hodges of Conyers, Ga; a son-in-law, Robert Martinelli, of Greensboro; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorials may be made to Boys Homes Inc., 306 Boys Home Road, Covington, VA 24426. on January 28, 2004.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 116, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 231, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 80, District 3-7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

Ray Winfred Hodges b. March 20, 1906, d. November 27, 1954
Marriage*Nancy Jane Byers married Ray Winfred Hodges circa 1927.6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Nancy Jane Byers Hodges obituary in the Jan 28, 2004 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1289] Talbot, Horne, Myers and others family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3216825&id=I2822
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Katherine V. "Katie" Byers1

F, b. August 7, 1910, d. June 1, 1990
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,2 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 224-64-7806.3 Her married name was Rexrode. Katherine V. "Katie" Byers married Hampton M. Rexrode.4 Katherine V. "Katie" Byers was born on August 7, 1910 at Virginia.1,3 She died on June 1, 1990 at age 79.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 230, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 27, District 118-204, Richmond, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Silk mill weaver2

Family

Hampton M. Rexrode b. February 23, 1907, d. August 27, 1994
Marriage*Katherine V. "Katie" Byers married Hampton M. Rexrode.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frances Byers1,2

F, b. September 17, 1912, d. February 4, 1993
FatherWilliam Conrad Byers1 b. February 14, 1840, d. July 19, 1929
MotherFlorence Alma Crowder1,3 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
     Frances Byers was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Rice.2 She married Unknown Rice.2 Frances Byers was born on September 17, 1912 at Virginia.1,2 She died on February 4, 1993 at age 80.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 230, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1930Silk mill weaver3

Family

Unknown Rice
Marriage*Frances Byers married Unknown Rice.2 

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

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.