Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Frank Sharp^1,2,3,4

M, b. October 30, 1912, d. February 26, 1985

His Social Security Number was 417-10-5980.⁵ Frank Sharp was buried at Sunrise Memory Gardens, 4386 Buzbee Road, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹ He was born on October 30, 1912 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^5,1,3 He married Virginia Irene Smith, daughter of James Lewis/Louis Smith and Pearl Evelyn Chewning, on September 18, 1934 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,4 Frank Sharp died on February 26, 1985 at Alabama at age 72.^5,1

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 141, District 68-82, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁶

1950

Dwelling 58, District 68-85, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁷

Occupation

1940

Filling station manager⁶

1950

Filling station manager⁷

Family

Virginia Irene Smith b. August 18, 1913, d. February 16, 2004

Marriage*

Frank Sharp married Virginia Irene Smith, daughter of James Lewis/Louis Smith and Pearl Evelyn Chewning, on September 18, 1934 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,4

Children

Joe Frank Sharp^2,7
Jack D. Sharp^2,7

Citations

[S5484] Sunrise Memory Gardens, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Virginia Irene Sharp obituary in the Feb 18, 2004 edition.
[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.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Luther Coleman^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. March 21, 1881, d. February 9, 1971

His Social Security Number was 225-01-8059.⁸ William Luther Coleman was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on March 21, 1881 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,8,7 He married Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on November 25, 1902 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,5 William Luther Coleman and Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith were divorced before January 5, 1920.⁹ William Luther Coleman married Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on July 3, 1920 at Washington, D.C..^2,4 William Luther Coleman and Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith were divorced on September 22, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² William Luther Coleman died on February 9, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^4,6

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 190, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Salesman¹⁰

Family

Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith b. May 16, 1889, d. March 4, 1959

Marriage*

William Luther Coleman married Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on November 25, 1902 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,5

Divorce*

William Luther Coleman and Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith were divorced before January 5, 1920.⁹

Marriage

William Luther Coleman married Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on July 3, 1920 at Washington, D.C..^2,4

Divorce

William Luther Coleman and Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith were divorced on September 22, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.²

Children

Thomas Albert Coleman^9,4 b. September 18, 1905, d. December 10, 1926
Thelma Elizabeth Coleman+^9,10,11,5 b. December 28, 1908, d. January 3, 1994

Citations

[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

John Bibb Ewers Sr. was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 26, 1880 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on October 20, 1909 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 John Bibb Ewers Sr. died on August 13, 1953 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,5 He John Bibb Ewers, 72, farmer, died Thursday at his home near Lynchburg. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Smith Ewers; five daughters, Mrs. S. L. Bomar of Lynchburg, Mrs. Cecil E. Bryant, Mrs. Aubrey E. Lee, Miss Eleanor F. Ewers and Mrs. James J. Torrence, all of Madison Heights; three sons, John Bibb Ewers, Jr., James P. Ewers and Donald H. Ewers, all of Madison Heights, and two sisters, Mrs. M. F. Earnest of Madison Heights and Mrs. T. D. Bates of Wadesboro, N.C. on August 15, 1953.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 485, District 11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 57, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 145, District 6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 322, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 368, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹
1950		Farmer¹¹

Family

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

Marriage*

John Bibb Ewers Sr. married Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on October 20, 1909 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,6

Children

Myrtle Elizabeth Ewers^{8,9,3,12,13,14,15} b. September 2, 1910, d. March 22, 1996
John Bibb Ewers Jr.+^{8,9,3,4,14,6,16,17,15} b. July 31, 1912, d. June 2, 1977
Edna Earl Ewers^{8,9,3,12,14,15} b. November 13, 1914, d. November 21, 2008
James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers+^{8,9,3,10,14,6,13,15} b. January 10, 1920, d. January 20, 2007
Marie Younger Ewers+^{9,3,10,12,14,11,18,15} b. August 16, 1922, d. November 26, 2016
Marion Iris Ewers^3,14,4,15 b. April 15, 1926, d. February 14, 1927
Doris Faye Ewers+^{3,10,9,12,14,15} b. October 1, 1928, d. February 2, 2016
Eleanor Frances Ewers+^{3,10,14,6,15,13} b. August 20, 1931, d. February 1, 2003
Donald Harris Ewers+^{3,10,12,14,11,6,15} b. February 22, 1934, d. April 15, 2010

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Bibb Ewers obituary in the Aug 15, 1953 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Marie Ewers Torrence obituary.

John William Crutcher^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 13, 1897, d. June 8, 1968

His Social Security Number was 225-03-4122.⁷ John William Crutcher was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 13, 1897 at Elbridge, Obion Co., Tennessee.^2,7,4,6 He married Iona Leslie Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on February 3, 1919 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^3,4,5,8 John William Crutcher died on June 8, 1968 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 70.^7,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 76, District 116, Boyles, Jefferson Co., Alabama

1940

Dwelling 334, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 122, District 117-101, Portsmouth, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Railroad switchman¹
1940		Carpet store worker⁹
1950		City hospital chief engineer¹⁰

Family

Iona Leslie Smith b. July 19, 1898, d. May, 1974

Marriage*

John William Crutcher married Iona Leslie Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on February 3, 1919 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^3,4,5,8

Children

Johnnie Louise Crutcher+^1,11,12 b. November 23, 1919, d. April 22, 2001
Barbara Marie Crutcher+^9,13,14,12 b. October 11, 1921, d. April 8, 2013
William Leslie Crutcher+^9,13,11,12 b. February 4, 1924, d. January 30, 2011
Melvin Eugene Crutcher+^{9,13,14,10,12} b. July 31, 1926, d. October 12, 2021
Janice Corine Crutcher+^9,13,11,12 b. February 20, 1930, d. February 28, 2023
Gerald Franklin "Gerry" Crutcher^{9,13,14,11,10,12}
Thomas Keith Crutcher+^{9,13,11,10,12,15} b. January 20, 1938, d. April 27, 2008
Ruth Diane "Dinah" Crutcher^14,11,10,12 b. May 1, 1941, d. May 27, 2017

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5486] Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5494] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the William Leslie Crutcher obituary in the Feb 1, 2011 edition.
[S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Janice Childress Hedgepeth obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Barbara Crutcher Morgan obituary in the Apr 11, 2013 edition.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Esther Mae Bryant^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 9, 1899, d. April 30, 1963

Esther Mae Bryant was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,5 She was born on March 9, 1899 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of March 8, 1919,her married name was Smith.¹ She married George Washington Smith, son of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on March 8, 1919 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,3,5 Esther Mae Bryant died on April 30, 1963 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 64.^2,3,5 She Mrs. Esther M. Smith, 64, died Tuesday night at her home at 1750 Linthicum St., Tarrant. A native of Bedford City, Va., Mrs. Smith lived in Tarrant since 1918. She was a member of Old bethel Chuch of Tarrant. Burial will be in Elmwood. Surviving are her husband, George W. Smith; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Waldrop; four sons, George J., Fred P., Roy E. and Raymond P. Smith; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. P. P. Vacca and Mrs. R. C. McNabb; three brothers, Ernest W., Claude E. and P. Lawrence Bryant, all of Birmingham. on May 1, 1963.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 95, District 115, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁶

1930

Dwelling 347, District 140, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁷

1940

Dwelling 113, District 37-48, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁸

1950

Dwelling 55, District 37-85, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁹

Family

George Washington Smith b. July 18, 1901, d. September, 1986

Marriage*

Esther Mae Bryant married George Washington Smith, son of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on March 8, 1919 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,3,5

Children

Lelia Mae Smith+^7,10,11 b. March 20, 1921, d. October 12, 2000
George Jackson Smith+^7,8,11,5,10 b. December 27, 1922, d. March 23, 1994
Frederick Pinkleton Smith+^7,8,5,10,11 b. June 28, 1926, d. February 11, 1991
Roy Eugene Smith+^{7,8,9,5,10,11} b. April 4, 1928, d. April 19, 1995
Raymond Paschal Smith+^12,9,5 b. April 6, 1932, d. October 2, 1996

Citations

[S5494] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957.
[S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Esther M. Smith obituary in the May 1, 1963 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Roy E. Smith obituary in the Apr 19, 1995 edition.

Eddie Ernest Branham^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 21, 1902, d. November 21, 1985

Eddie Ernest Branham was buried at Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Pinson, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^3,5 He was born on January 21, 1902 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^3,4 He married Eva Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on May 13, 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,6,7 Eddie Ernest Branham died on November 21, 1985 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 83.⁵ He Funeral for Eddie Ernest Branham, 88, Birmingham, who died Wednesday, will be today. Burial Marvin Chapel Cemetery. Employee 58 years L&N Railroad, member Boyles Baptist Church, Dolcito Masonic Lodge 596. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Branham; three daughters, Mrs. C.W. Elsberry, Mrs. Stanley B. Smith, both Tarrant, Mrs. Philip E. McChesney, Birmingham; five sons, E.C. Branham, Hoover, R.W. and Lee V. Branham, both Tarrant, Arthur L. Doss, Jacksonville, Fla., Donald L. Doss, Hoover; sister, Mrs. Clara B. Helton, Tarrant. on November 22, 1985.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 397, District 139, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

1940

Dwelling 169, District 37-53A, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁸

1950

Dwelling 162, District 37-93, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁹

Occupation

1930		Steam railroad yard foreman¹
1940		Railroad switch foreman⁸
1950		Railroad assistant yard master⁹

Family

Eva Elizabeth Smith b. January 30, 1905, d. March 18, 1946

Marriage*

Eddie Ernest Branham married Eva Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on May 13, 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,6,7

Children

Gertrude Elizabeth Branham+^1,8,10,11 b. November 16, 1921, d. February 6, 2012
Ernest Pinkleton Branham^10,6 b. circa 1924, d. October 3, 1924
Edward Coleman Branham^1,8,10,7,5 b. December 14, 1925
Marianne Branham^{1,8,10,7,9,11}
Richard Wayman Branham+^8,10,12,7,5 b. January 30, 1931, d. March 3, 1999
Don Alfred Branham^10,6 b. December 25, 1932, d. November 9, 1933
Norma Jean Branham^8,10,7

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5494] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957.
[S5487] Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Eddie Ernest Branham obituary in the Nov 22, 1985 edition.
[S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Eva Elizabeth Branham obituary in the Mar 19, 1946 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Elizabeth B. Elsberry obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nomica Vonceil Hintson^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 6, 1942, d. April 24, 2005

Father

Robert Franklin Hintson^1,3,5,4 b. September 6, 1916, d. August 12, 1996

Mother

Nomica Louise "Mica" Wood^1,3,5,4 b. May 2, 1921, d. September 18, 1991

Her Social Security Number was 254-62-8308.¹ Nomica Vonceil Hintson was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,6 Her married name was Osborne.⁴ Her married name was Von Kinsey.⁴ Her married name was Hinston-Tompkins.⁶ She married Gerald K. Tompkins.⁶ Nomica Vonceil Hintson married Unknown Von Kinsey.⁴ Nomica Vonceil Hintson married Unknown Osborne.⁴ Nomica Vonceil Hintson was born on June 6, 1942 at Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia.^1,6,4 She died on April 24, 2005 at Stockbridge, Henry Co., Georgia, at age 62.^1,2,6 She Nomica Hinston, 62, of Stockbridge died Sunday. Graveside service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Birmingham. on April 27, 2005.²

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 53, District 60-106B, Fulton Co., Georgia

⁵

Family 1

Unknown Osborne

Marriage*

Nomica Vonceil Hintson married Unknown Osborne.⁴

Family 2

Unknown Von Kinsey

Marriage*

Nomica Vonceil Hintson married Unknown Von Kinsey.⁴

Family 3

Gerald K. Tompkins

Marriage*

Nomica Vonceil Hintson married Gerald K. Tompkins.⁶

Citations

[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1573] Atlanta Journal-Constitution, From the Nomica Hintson obituary in the Apr 27, 2005 edition.
[S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Nomica Wood Hinston obituary in the Sep 21, 1991 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5207] Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Jefferson Co, AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Carol Jean Sizemore^1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1940, d. February 3, 2015

Father

Horrance Conville Sizemore Jr.^1,2,3 b. July 5, 1920, d. January 30, 2008

Mother

Evlyn Russell Wood^1,2,3 b. May 24, 1922, d. November 7, 1998

Her married name was Findley.² Her married name was Yongue.¹ Carol Jean Sizemore married Robert Yongue.¹ Carol Jean Sizemore married Ninion "Rudy" Findley.^2,3 Carol Jean Sizemore was born on December 10, 1940 at Alabama.² She died on February 3, 2015 at Alabama at age 74.² She Carol Jean Yongue-Findley, Dec. 10, 1940 - Feb. 3, 2015. Carol went home to Glory on Feb 3, 2015. She is preceded by her father, HC Sizemore, Jr. and her mother, Evelyn Russell Sizemore. She is survived by her husband, Ninion "Rudy" Findley, her twin sister and best friend, Ruth Holland, son Bob Yongue (Kelly), granddaughter Taylor, her daughter Deborah Gilbert (George) and six grandchildren - Melissa, Michael, Kala McCay (Michael), Catherine, Aaron and Mary. She retired in 2000 from BellSouth/AT&T with many memories of people she held so dear, especially those years working in Roebuck. She soon met Rudy, fell in love and was able to enjoy much happiness in Wedded Bliss. She never met a stranger and was a joy/encouragement to all who knew her. Thank you Gentiva Hospice especially Alicia and Pam. on February 5, 2015.²

Family 1

Ninion "Rudy" Findley

Marriage*

She married Ninion "Rudy" Findley.^2,3

Family 2

Robert Yongue b. July 6, 1934, d. December, 1981

Marriage*

Carol Jean Sizemore married Robert Yongue.¹

Children

Bob Yongue^2,3
Deborah Yongue²

Citations

[S654] Birmingham News, From the Evelyn R. Sizemore obituary in the Nov 8, 1998 edition.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Carol Jean Yongue-Findley obituary in the Feb 5, 2015 edition.
[S12763] Birmingham Metropolitan Area, From the H. C. Sizemore, Jr. obituary in the Jan 31, 2008 edition.

Robert Yongue¹

M, b. July 6, 1934, d. December, 1981

His Social Security Number was 223-44-9617.¹ Robert Yongue married Carol Jean Sizemore, daughter of Horrance Conville Sizemore Jr. and Evlyn Russell Wood.² Robert Yongue was born on July 6, 1934 at Sylacauga, Talladega Co., Alabama.¹ He died in December, 1981 at Alabama at age 47.¹

Family

Carol Jean Sizemore b. December 10, 1940, d. February 3, 2015

Marriage*

He married Carol Jean Sizemore, daughter of Horrance Conville Sizemore Jr. and Evlyn Russell Wood.²

Children

Bob Yongue³
Deborah Yongue³

Citations

[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Evelyn R. Sizemore obituary in the Nov 8, 1998 edition.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Carol Jean Yongue-Findley obituary in the Feb 5, 2015 edition.

Annie Laura Moore^1,2,3

F, b. August 28, 1926, d. September 5, 2010

Father

Lloyd Dee Moore^1,4,5,2 b. May 6, 1901, d. February 6, 1977

Mother

Minnie Wallace Smith^1,4,5,2 b. October 23, 1908, d. May 20, 1995

Annie Laura Moore was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,6 She was born on August 28, 1926 at Alabama.^5,2,7 As of September 11, 1943,her married name was Foote.³ She married Embree Eugene Foote on September 11, 1943 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,8,3 Annie Laura Moore died on September 5, 2010 at Pell City, St. Clair Co., Alabama, at age 84.^2,7 She PELL CITY - Laura Foote, loving wife and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 5 with her family by her side. Born on Aug. 28, 1926, Laura had a kind and cheerful spirit. She loved her family and friends and was happiest in their company. She was quick to smile, loved to laugh, enjoyed music, and the appeal of a good book was endless. Laura's compassion was evident, her welcoming personality true. Hers was the house where neighborhood kids and lifelong friends were drawn and a place where her family thrived. She was the center of her husband's devotion, and she enhanced the lives of all who knew her simply because she was Laura. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and Lloyd D. Moore; and her infant son, Michael Eugene Foote. She is survived by her husband of nearly 67 years, Embree Eugene Foote, Pell City; their children, Pam Foote, Pell City; Kay (Wayne) Koswoski, Madison; Alan (Angela) Foote, Vestavia Hills; grandchildren, Joseph (Stephanie) Koswoski, Alex and Connor Foote; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Brodrick, Northport; aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside service immediately following at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family expresses deepest appreciation to staff at Sunset Trace and Woodland Way at The Village at Cook Springs for their compassionate care, and to Justina Burk, who gave great comfort throughout her stay and in the final moments of Laura's life. on September 9, 2010.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 413, District 138, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁵

1940

Dwelling 253, District 37-84, Homewood, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁴

1950

Dwelling 29, District 37-88, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁹

Family

Embree Eugene Foote b. October 27, 1922, d. July 27, 2013

Marriage*

Annie Laura Moore married Embree Eugene Foote on September 11, 1943 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,8,3

Children

Kay Foote^2,8
Alan Foote^2,8
Michael Eugene Foote² b. May 1, 1946, d. May 1, 1946
Pamela "Pam" Foote^2,8,9

Citations

[S654] Birmingham News, From the Minnie Wallace Moore obituary in the May 20, 1995 edition.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Laura Foote obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7719] Forest Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com/.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S7720] The Daily Home, From the Embree Eugene Foote obituary in the Jul 28, 2013 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Embree Eugene Foote^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 27, 1922, d. July 27, 2013

Embree Eugene Foote was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 He was born on October 27, 1922 at St. Clair Co., Alabama.^6,3,5 He married Annie Laura Moore, daughter of Lloyd Dee Moore and Minnie Wallace Smith, on September 11, 1943 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,4 Embree Eugene Foote died on July 27, 2013 at Pell City, St. Clair Co., Alabama, at age 90.^2,6,3 He PELL CITY – Embree Eugene Foote, age 90 of Pell City, AL went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2013. Gene retired after 43 years with Clow Corp. and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a loving husband and father who gave selflessly to his family. Gene loved the outdoors, was an avid golfer and fisherman and always enjoyed a good game of cards. He loved the company of others, telling stories with amazing accuracy for names, dates and details. He developed a close kinship with his "buddies" at the Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Moore Foote; infant son; parents, William Talmage and Gussie Coupland Foote. He is survived by his children, Pam Foote of Pell City, Kay (Wayne) Koswoski of Madison and Alan (Angie) Foote of Birmingham; sister, Carrie Bruce of Gardendale; brothers, Howard (Virginia) Foote of Hoover and Bill (Terry) Foote of Alabaster; grandchildren, Joseph (Stephanie) Koswoski of Madison, Alex and Connor Foote of Birmingham; great-grandchildren, Finley and Tucker Koswoski of Madison; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 11 a.m.-noon at Ridout's Trussville Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham with the Rev. Barry Bruce officiating. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at the veterans home who provided excellent care with great compassion. on July 28, 2013.²

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 29, District 37-88, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁷

Occupation

1950

Iron plant method study clerk⁷

Family

Annie Laura Moore b. August 28, 1926, d. September 5, 2010

Marriage*

Embree Eugene Foote married Annie Laura Moore, daughter of Lloyd Dee Moore and Minnie Wallace Smith, on September 11, 1943 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,4

Children

Kay Foote^1,2
Alan Foote^1,2
Michael Eugene Foote¹ b. May 1, 1946, d. May 1, 1946
Pamela "Pam" Foote^1,2,7

Citations

[S654] Birmingham News, From the Laura Foote obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
[S7720] The Daily Home, From the Embree Eugene Foote obituary in the Jul 28, 2013 edition.
[S7719] Forest Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com/.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Wilbur Brodrick^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1928, d. March 18, 2005

Ernest Wilbur Brodrick was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 423-28-4536.⁵ He was born on August 15, 1928 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,5,4 He married Imogene Marie Moore, daughter of Lloyd Dee Moore and Minnie Wallace Smith, on June 21, 1947 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹ Ernest Wilbur Brodrick died on March 18, 2005 at Alabama at age 76.^2,3,5 He Brodrick, Ernest W., age 76, of Northport, AL, died Friday, March 18, 2005. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Imogene Brodrick; daughter, Gail Jones (Mike) of Senatobia, MS, and Vickie Shuster (Gary) of Birmingham; grandchildren, Van Jones and Jonathan Jones; and two great grandchildren. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Birmingham. on March 19, 2005.³

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 27, District 37-89, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁶

Occupation

1950

Grocery dairy manager⁶

Family

Imogene Marie Moore

Marriage*

Ernest Wilbur Brodrick married Imogene Marie Moore, daughter of Lloyd Dee Moore and Minnie Wallace Smith, on June 21, 1947 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹

Children

Vickie Brodrick³
Marsha Gail Brodrick^3,6

Citations

[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S7719] Forest Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com/.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Ernest Brodrick obituary in the Mar 19, 2005 edition.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joella Hughes^1,2,3

F, b. August 16, 1884, d. January 6, 1976

Her Social Security Number was 231-76-7512.⁴ Joella Hughes was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.² She was born on August 16, 1884 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,5 As of August 29, 1905,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith, son of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on August 29, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 Joella Hughes and Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith were divorced on November 20, 1933 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Joella Hughes died on January 6, 1976 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 91.^4,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 111, District 86, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 89, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 122, District 11, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 121, District 111-17, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 80, District 10-8B, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 161, District 112-29, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹¹

Family

Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith b. September 12, 1882, d. November 28, 1956

Marriage*

Joella Hughes married Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith, son of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on August 29, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3

Divorce*

Joella Hughes and Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith were divorced on November 20, 1933 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶

Children

Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr.+^7,8,9,2 b. July 20, 1906, d. November 14, 1982
Dorothy K./C. Smith+^8,12,10 b. October 5, 1911, d. May 20, 1995

Citations

[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 20, 1906, d. November 14, 1982

Father

Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith^1,5,2,3 b. September 12, 1882, d. November 28, 1956

Mother

Joella Hughes^1,5,2,3 b. August 16, 1884, d. January 6, 1976

His Social Security Number was 223-12-8432.⁶ Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ He married Margaret Elizabeth Tankersley.^3,7 Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr. was born on July 20, 1906 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He died on November 14, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.^6,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 111, District 86, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 89, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 122, District 11, Lynchburg, Virginia

1950

Dwelling 133, District 112-10, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Pipe foundry electrician²

1950

Foundry foreman⁸

Family

Margaret Elizabeth Tankersley b. October 21, 1919, d. July 26, 1954

Marriage*

Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr. married Margaret Elizabeth Tankersley.^3,7

Children

Glenn Maxwell Smith Jr.^9,8,7,10,11 b. August 27, 1942, d. September 2, 2014
Terry Davidson Smith+^9,8,7,10,11 b. November 4, 1944, d. November 30, 2016
Dana Nicholas Smith+^9,8,7,10,11 b. August 19, 1947, d. April 3, 2006

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S593] Daily Press, From the Margaret Elizabeth Smith obituary in the Jul 28, 1954 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Terry Davidson Smith obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
[S12515] Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory, online diuguidfuneralservice.com, From the Glenn Maxwell Smith, Jr. obituary.

Dorothy K./C. Smith^1,2

F, b. October 5, 1911, d. May 20, 1995

Father

Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith^1,3 b. September 12, 1882, d. November 28, 1956

Mother

Joella Hughes^1,3,2 b. August 16, 1884, d. January 6, 1976

Her Social Security Number was 246-44-5485.³ Dorothy K./C. Smith was born on October 5, 1911 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ As of circa 1929,her married name was Wright.⁴ She married Thomas Duval Wright Sr. circa 1929.^4,2 Dorothy K./C. Smith died on May 20, 1995 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 83.^3,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 331, District 14, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 80, District 10-8B, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia

Family

Thomas Duval Wright Sr. b. September 8, 1907, d. January 1, 1972

Marriage*

Dorothy K./C. Smith married Thomas Duval Wright Sr. circa 1929.^4,2

Child

Thomas Duval Wright Jr.²

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Grace Terrell Hughes^1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1885, d. December 11, 1957

Grace Terrell Hughes was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,1 She was born on December 25, 1885 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 As of February 14, 1905,her married name was Smith.³ She married Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith, son of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on February 14, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3 Grace Terrell Hughes died on December 11, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.^2,1

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 197, District 89, Ward 3, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 89, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 109, District 19, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 121, District 111-17, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 161, District 112-29, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930		Garmet factory stretcher⁷
1940		Overall factory machine operator⁸
1950		Overalll factory worker⁹

Family

Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith b. February 14, 1885, d. July 16, 1966

Marriage*

Grace Terrell Hughes married Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith, son of Alfred Pinkerton Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, on February 14, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3

Children

Grace Louise Smith+^6,5,3 b. July 20, 1907, d. October 27, 1998
Mary Elizabeth Smith+^6,10,11 b. January 8, 1917, d. January 25, 1999
Josephine Ellis Smith+^8,12,11 b. April 6, 1921, d. January 29, 2007

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grace Louise Smith^1,2

F, b. July 20, 1907, d. October 27, 1998

Father

Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith^3,1,2 b. February 14, 1885, d. July 16, 1966

Mother

Grace Terrell Hughes^3,1,2 b. December 25, 1885, d. December 11, 1957

Grace Louise Smith was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-34-5217.⁵ She was born on July 20, 1907 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^5,6 As of October 16, 1929,her married name was Grubbs.² She married Frank Leslie Grubbs on October 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Grace Louise Smith and Frank Leslie Grubbs were divorced on June 17, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Grace Louise Smith died on October 27, 1998 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 91.^5,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 197, District 89, Ward 3, Lynchburg, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 89, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 109, District 19, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 15, District 111-23, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 312, District 112-42, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Frank Leslie Grubbs b. August 15, 1906, d. August 19, 1987

Marriage*

Grace Louise Smith married Frank Leslie Grubbs on October 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.²

Divorce*

Grace Louise Smith and Frank Leslie Grubbs were divorced on June 17, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶

Child

Dr. Frank Leslie Grubbs Jr.+^9,11,12,10 b. June 21, 1931, d. July 16, 2006

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Frank Leslie Grubbs, Jr. obituary in the Jul 18, 2006 edition.

Mary Elizabeth Smith^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 8, 1917, d. January 25, 1999

Father

Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith^1,2,3 b. February 14, 1885, d. July 16, 1966

Mother

Grace Terrell Hughes^1,2,3 b. December 25, 1885, d. December 11, 1957

Her Social Security Number was 225-04-3742.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Smith was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^4,6 Her married name was Robertson.⁴ She married Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr.^4,7 Mary Elizabeth Smith was born on January 8, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,5,3 She died on January 25, 1999 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 82.^8,5 She Mary Elizabeth Smith Robertson, 82, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in Williamsburg. She was a native of Lynchburg and had lived in York and James City counties since 1953. A homemaker, Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her husband, C. Henry Robertson Sr., and her daughters, Ann R. Gehry and Judy R. Henretta. She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Robertson Jr., and his wife, Joyce, and Patrick L. Robertson; one sister, Josephine S. Harris of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Williamsburg Memorial Park. on January 27, 1999.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 165, District 111-22, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 65, District 112-39, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. b. March 17, 1917, d. July 10, 1976

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Smith married Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr.^4,7

Children

Charles Henry Edward Robertson Jr.+^{4,9,10,7,11,12,13} b. July 24, 1936, d. July 31, 2011
Ann Marie Robertson+^{4,9,10,12,3,11,14} b. April 1, 1938, d. March 5, 1989
Judy Leigh Robertson+^{4,10,12,11,13} b. March 30, 1943, d. March 24, 1997
Patrick Leon Robertson Sr.^{4,10,7,12,13,11}

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S593] Daily Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Smith Robertson obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3516] Williamsburg Memorial Park, James City Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S593] Daily Press, From the C. Henry Robertson obituary in the Jul 11, 1976 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S593] Daily Press, From the Charles Henry Edward Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
[S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Robertson Henretta obituary in the Mar 27, 1997 edition.
[S593] Daily Press, From the Ann Robertson Gehry obituary in the Mar 15, 1989 edition.

Frank Leslie Grubbs^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1906, d. August 19, 1987

Frank Leslie Grubbs was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^5,2,6 He was born on August 15, 1906 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^{1,7,5,2,8,4,6} He married Grace Louise Smith, daughter of Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith and Grace Terrell Hughes, on October 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Frank Leslie Grubbs and Grace Louise Smith were divorced on June 17, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁷ Frank Leslie Grubbs died on August 19, 1987 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 81.^5,2,6

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 109, District 19, Lynchburg, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 15, District 111-23, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

City policeman¹

1940

Policeman⁹

Family

Grace Louise Smith b. July 20, 1907, d. October 27, 1998

Marriage*

Frank Leslie Grubbs married Grace Louise Smith, daughter of Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith and Grace Terrell Hughes, on October 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Frank Leslie Grubbs and Grace Louise Smith were divorced on June 17, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁷

Child

Dr. Frank Leslie Grubbs Jr.+^9,10,11 b. June 21, 1931, d. July 16, 2006

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Frank Leslie Grubbs, Jr. obituary in the Jul 18, 2006 edition.

Myrtle Elizabeth Ewers^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 2, 1910, d. March 22, 1996

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^{1,2,7,4,5,8,6} b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^{1,2,7,4,5,8,6} b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

Myrtle Elizabeth Ewers was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-03-6100.⁹ She was born on September 2, 1910 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^9,3,5 As of December 18, 1937,her married name was Bryant.⁴ She married Cecil Elbert Bryant on December 18, 1937 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,10 Myrtle Elizabeth Ewers died on March 22, 1996 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 85.^9,3,10

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 57, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 145, District 6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 89, District 5-7, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 26, District 5-16, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930

Pants factory button helper²

1940

Pocket book factory worker¹¹

Family

Cecil Elbert Bryant b. January 9, 1911, d. November 4, 1978

Marriage*

Myrtle Elizabeth Ewers married Cecil Elbert Bryant on December 18, 1937 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,10

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Bibb Ewers Jr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. July 31, 1912, d. June 2, 1977

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^{1,2,3,4,9,6,7,10,8} b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^{1,2,3,4,9,6,7,10,8} b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

His Social Security Number was 226-03-1808.¹¹ John Bibb Ewers Jr. was buried at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^4,12 He was born on July 31, 1912 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.^11,4,12,5,7 He married Juanita Vashti Holt on April 5, 1933 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^4,13,10 John Bibb Ewers Jr. died on June 2, 1977 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 64.^11,4,12

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 57, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 145, District 6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 328, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 360, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1940

Hosiery mill worker¹⁴

1950

Hosiery mill worker¹⁵

Family

Juanita Vashti Holt b. February 13, 1913, d. August 4, 1978

Marriage*

John Bibb Ewers Jr. married Juanita Vashti Holt on April 5, 1933 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^4,13,10

Children

Arnold Berkley Ewers+^{13,14,16,15,17} b. August 4, 1934, d. October 27, 2003
John Wyndol Ewers^13,14,15
Linwood Earl Ewers+^13,14,15,17 b. April 2, 1938, d. July 21, 2005
Merwyn Albert Ewers^{13,14,16,15,4} b. May 5, 1940, d. September 27, 1990
Constance Arlene "Connie" Ewers^13,15

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Bibb Ewers obituary in the Aug 15, 1953 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5488] Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5489] Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm/main/default/fh_id/10207, From the Linwood Earl Ewers obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edna Earl Ewers^1,2,3

F, b. November 13, 1914, d. November 21, 2008

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^4,1,2,3,5,6 b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^4,1,2,3,5,6 b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

Her Social Security Number was 226-03-4905.⁷ Edna Earl Ewers was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁸ She was born on November 13, 1914 at Virginia.^4,7 As of October 3, 1936,her married name was Bomar.³ She married Stephen Leftridge Bomar on October 3, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,9 Edna Earl Ewers died on November 21, 2008 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.^7,9

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 57, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 145, District 6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 51, District 11-34, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 477, District 16-2, Campbell Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Overall factory shipping clerk¹⁰

1950

Garment factory worker¹¹

Family

Stephen Leftridge Bomar b. July 19, 1913, d. May 5, 1990

Marriage*

Edna Earl Ewers married Stephen Leftridge Bomar on October 3, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,9

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

M, b. January 10, 1920, d. January 20, 2007

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^{1,2,3,4,10,11,12,9} b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^{1,2,3,4,10,11,12,9} b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

His Social Security Number was 226-12-6940.¹³ James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Vernell Brown.³ James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers was born on January 10, 1920 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.^{13,3,5,6,12,8} He died on January 20, 2007 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.^13,3,5,7 He James P. "J.P." Ewers, 87, of Madison Heights, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007. He was the husband of the late Vernell Brown Ewers. Born Jan. 10, 1920, in Amherst County, he was a son of the late John Bibb Ewers Sr. and the late Edna Smith Ewers. He was retired from the Lynchburg Hosiery Mill and a U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran of World War II. Mr. Ewers was a member of Sandy Bottom Christian Church. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Bibb Ewers Jr; and three sisters, Marion Iris Ewers, Myrtle E. Bryant and Eleanor E. Woodson. Mr. Ewers is survived by two daughters, Anita White and her husband, Dean, of Madison Heights, and Yvonne Hartman and her husband, Gary, of Amherst; one brother, Donald H. Ewers and his wife, Margaret, of Madison Heights; three sisters, Edna E. Bomar of Lynchburg, Doris E. Lee and Marie E. Torrence, both of Madison Heights; five grandchildren, Dr. James W. White, Jeffrey T. White, Kristopher R. Whitehead, J. Brooke Lichford, and Jonathan T. Lautermilch; nine great-grandchildren, Lauren, Jaime, Susanna, Caroline, Ean, Hayden, Justin, Tanner and Spencer. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Jim Freeman. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 16 will follow in Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights. on January 22, 2007.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 57, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 145, District 6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 322, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁴

1950

Dwelling 359, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1950

Hosiery mill mechanic¹⁴

Family

Vernell Brown b. April 21, 1918, d. November 24, 1994

Marriage*

James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers married Vernell Brown.³

Child

Yvonne Frances Ewers^3,15

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Bibb Ewers obituary in the Aug 15, 1953 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marie Younger Ewers^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 16, 1922, d. November 26, 2016

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^{1,7,8,3,9,10,5,6} b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^{1,7,8,3,9,10,5,6} b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

Marie Younger Ewers was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^4,5 She Marie Ewers Torrence, age 94 of Madison Heights, passed away at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late James Joseph Torrence. Born on August 16, 1922 in Madison Heights, she was the daughter of the late John Bibb Ewers and Edna Smith Ewers. She was a member of Sandy Bottom Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Cynthia Torrence Pillai Myerberg and her husband David of Morgantown, WV and Emily Torrence Cohen and her husband Jeffrey of Madison Heights; grandchildren, Dr. Nalini Pillai Robinson Casey of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Sivan Ramani Pillai and his wife Kimberly of Frostburg, MD, Ashley Cohen Beeghly and her husband Rob of Raleigh, NC, Adam Daniel Cohen of Raleigh, NC, Zachary Myerberg of Morgantown, WV, and Jonah Myerberg and his wife Audra of Boston, MA. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Chloe Marie Robinson, Eliza Eva Robinson, Ruby Quinn Casey and Darby Jane Casey all of New Smyrna Beach, FL as well as Nolan James Pillai and Catherine Rose Torrence Pillai both of Frostburg, MD, Sam and Abigail Myerberg of Boston, MA. In addition to her husband and parents, she was proceeded in death by a son in law, Dr. A. Sivan Pillai as well as three brothers and five sisters. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Fairmont Crossing Rehabilitation Health, Heritage Green Assisted Living and her special caregiver, Angela Jackson. Graveside services will be held at Meade Cemetery.⁵ She was born on August 16, 1922 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of March 28, 1942,her married name was Torrence.³ She married James Joseph Torrence on March 28, 1942 at Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^3,11,4,5 Marie Younger Ewers died on November 26, 2016 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 94.^4,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 145, District 6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 322, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 368, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1950

Private family nurse¹⁰

Family

James Joseph Torrence b. October 22, 1917, d. October 29, 1986

Marriage*

Marie Younger Ewers married James Joseph Torrence on March 28, 1942 at Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^3,11,4,5

Children

Cynthia Faye Torrence^3,10,5
Emily Elizabeth Torrence^3,5

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Marie Ewers Torrence obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Donald Harris Ewers^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. February 22, 1934, d. April 15, 2010

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^{1,2,6,7,9,10,8} b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^{1,2,6,7,9,10,8} b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

Donald Harris Ewers was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,7 He Donald Harris Ewers, 76, of Madison Heights, passed away April 15, 2010, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Margaret Humphreys Ewers. There is a verse of scripture that describes Donald's life at this time. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Born February 22, 1934, in Amherst County, he was a son of the late John Bibb Ewers and Edna Smith Ewers. Donald retired from B&W after 37 years of service and was a life long member of Sandy Bottom Christian Church. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Ewers and J.P. Ewers; and four sister, Myrtle Bryant, Edna Earle Bomar, Eleanor Woodson, and Marion Ewers. In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by a devoted son, Kevin Ewers and wife Anne, of Madison Heights. Kevin and his dad shared a love of baseball, and hunting, for which he will have many fond memories. For the past twelve years Donald's life has been made much happier by the love of his two grandchildren, Emily and Kylie Ewers. They were known as "Poppies' Girls", and there was nothing he wouldn't do for them. Donald is also survived by two sisters, Marie Torrence, and Doris Lee, both of Madison Heights. Interment will follow in Meade Cemetery.⁷ He was born on February 22, 1934 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,11,7 He married Margaret Wynn Humphreys on February 11, 1961 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^6,7 Donald Harris Ewers died on April 15, 2010 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.^3,11,5,7

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 368, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Margaret Wynn Humphreys

Marriage*

Donald Harris Ewers married Margaret Wynn Humphreys on February 11, 1961 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^6,7

Children

Mechille Denise Ewers³ b. July 17, 1964, d. July 17, 1964
Kevin Duane Ewers^7,6

Citations

[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Bibb Ewers obituary in the Aug 15, 1953 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Vernell Brown^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 21, 1918, d. November 24, 1994

Her Social Security Number was 461-09-5805.⁵ Vernell Brown was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Ewers.¹ She married James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers, son of John Bibb Ewers Sr. and Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith.¹ Vernell Brown was born on April 21, 1918 at Richland, Navarro Co., Texas.^5,6,3,4 She died on November 24, 1994 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.^5,6,2

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 359, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1950

Bookkeeper⁷

Family

James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers b. January 10, 1920, d. January 20, 2007

Marriage*

Vernell Brown married James Pinkerton "J.P." Ewers, son of John Bibb Ewers Sr. and Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith.¹

Child

Yvonne Frances Ewers^1,8

Citations

[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marion Iris Ewers^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 15, 1926, d. February 14, 1927

Father

John Bibb Ewers Sr.^1,5,3,4 b. September 26, 1880, d. August 13, 1953

Mother

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith^1,5,3,4 b. September 24, 1890, d. November 11, 1973

Marion Iris Ewers was born on April 15, 1926 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on February 14, 1927 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the James P. Ewers obituary in the Jan 22, 2007 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Doris Faye Ewers Lee obituary.
[S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Donald Harris Ewers obituary.