Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Cynthia Ellen Sowder^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978

Father

Jacob Sowder^1,4 b. September 9, 1848, d. September 25, 1922

Mother

Malinda Helms^1,4 b. April 6, 1844, d. June 24, 1930

Her Social Security Number was 231-62-8265.⁵ Cynthia Ellen Sowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on July 11, 1881 at Virginia.^5,2,6,4 As of November 4, 1896,her married name was Jones.¹ She married John Fulton Jones on November 4, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4 Cynthia Ellen Sowder died on July 11, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^2,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 218, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 41, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 64, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁹

Family

John Fulton Jones b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926

Marriage*

Cynthia Ellen Sowder married John Fulton Jones on November 4, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4

Children

Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones+^6,7,8,4 b. August 15, 1897, d. February 21, 1987
Sallie Malinda Jones+^6,7,4 b. February 12, 1899, d. August 17, 1928
Lucian Herbert Jones Sr.+^7,8,4,11,12 b. February 19, 1901, d. June 24, 1981
John Virgil Jones^7,8,4,13 b. May 15, 1903, d. November 4, 1955
Rufus Lemon Jones^7,8,4 b. August 16, 1905, d. June 3, 1934
Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones+^7,8,4,13 b. April 13, 1908, d. September 6, 1968
Clara E. Jones^8,14 b. August 5, 1910, d. February 6, 2003
Casey Lura Jones+^8,3,14 b. May 26, 1913, d. July 31, 2006
Frank Willard Jones+^8,9,10,4 b. July 18, 1915, d. April 5, 1964
Beatrice Ellen Jones^9,11,14 b. July 14, 1921, d. March 23, 1994
James Nelson Jones+^9,10,3,14,11 b. February 4, 1924, d. July 12, 2007

Citations

[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Fulton Jones^1,2

M, b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926

John Fulton Jones was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 16, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His deatrh certificate has a birth date of Jan 14, 1872.^3,4,5 He married Cynthia Ellen Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms, on November 4, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6,5 John Fulton Jones died on May 31, 1926 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 53; His gravestone has a death date of May 30, 1926.^3,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 218, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁴
1910		Farmer²
1920		Farmer⁷

Family

Cynthia Ellen Sowder b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978

Marriage*

John Fulton Jones married Cynthia Ellen Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms, on November 4, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6,5

Children

Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones+^4,2,7,5 b. August 15, 1897, d. February 21, 1987
Sallie Malinda Jones+^4,2,5 b. February 12, 1899, d. August 17, 1928
Lucian Herbert Jones Sr.+^2,7,5,8,9 b. February 19, 1901, d. June 24, 1981
John Virgil Jones^2,7,5,10 b. May 15, 1903, d. November 4, 1955
Rufus Lemon Jones^2,7,5 b. August 16, 1905, d. June 3, 1934
Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones+^2,7,5,10 b. April 13, 1908, d. September 6, 1968
Clara E. Jones^7,11 b. August 5, 1910, d. February 6, 2003
Casey Lura Jones+^7,6,11 b. May 26, 1913, d. July 31, 2006
Frank Willard Jones+^7,5 b. July 18, 1915, d. April 5, 1964
Beatrice Ellen Jones^12,8,11 b. July 14, 1921, d. March 23, 1994
James Nelson Jones+^12,6,11,8 b. February 4, 1924, d. July 12, 2007

Citations

[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.
[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.

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Father

Jacob Sowder¹ b. September 9, 1848, d. September 25, 1922

Mother

Malinda Helms¹ b. April 6, 1844, d. June 24, 1930

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 13, 1872 at Virginia.^2,3 As of February 15, 1894,her married name was Richards.² She married Robert Edward Richards on February 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder died on September 6, 1949 at Virginia at age 76.^2,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 389, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 187, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Robert Edward Richards b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Marriage*

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder married Robert Edward Richards on February 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards+^4,5,9,10,11 b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
John Arthur Richards+^4,5,9,10 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
Naomi Victoria Richards+^5,6,9,11,10 b. September 12, 1900, d. April 9, 1981
Florence Abbie Gail Richards+^5,6,9 b. March 2, 1903, d. January 29, 1996
Robert Curtis Richards+^5,6,9,10 b. August 28, 1905, d. May 8, 1981
Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards^5,6,9,11,12 b. March 10, 1908, d. March 2, 1929
Alice Agatha Richards+^6,9,13,11 b. June 4, 1910, d. September 21, 1988
William Otis Richards+^{6,7,9,14,10,12} b. June 4, 1913, d. August 15, 1983
Lura Estelle Richards+^{6,7,9,15,12,14} b. February 26, 1916, d. January 18, 2012

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[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.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lura Richards Webb obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.

Flora Belle Sowder^1,2

F, b. March 4, 1876, d. November 15, 1958

Father

Jacob Sowder^1,2 b. September 9, 1848, d. September 25, 1922

Mother

Malinda Helms^1,2 b. April 6, 1844, d. June 24, 1930

Flora Belle Sowder was buried at Webb Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 4, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of January 10, 1894,her married name was Webb.² She married James Riley Webb Sr. on January 10, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Flora Belle Sowder died on November 15, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 389, District 100, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 147, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 12, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 19, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 185, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 126, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁶

Family

James Riley Webb Sr. b. February 8, 1873, d. May 22, 1920

Marriage*

Flora Belle Sowder married James Riley Webb Sr. on January 10, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.²

Children

James Riley Webb Jr.+^3,5,4,8 b. January 4, 1895
John Fleming/Flemon Webb+^3,4,9,10,11 b. June 10, 1898, d. January 22, 1951
Owen Henry Webb+^{3,5,4,12,13,14} b. May 30, 1900, d. September 25, 1975
Abraham Lincoln "Jess" "Jessie" Webb+^5,4,15,13 b. December 7, 1902, d. June 29, 1960
Katherine Malinda Webb^{4,12,11,14,15,5} b. February 10, 1905, d. January 17, 1985
Jacob Earl Webb+^5,4,16 b. January 8, 1908, d. June 20, 1971
Robert Lee Webb^{5,6,7,4,13,14} b. December 29, 1909, d. November 12, 1970
Lewis Morgan Webb^5,12,14 b. December 11, 1911, d. September 30, 1975
Mawyer Harston "Moury Hoston" Webb^5,6,7,11,13 b. February 9, 1913, d. July 23, 1978

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3514] Webb Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John F. Webb death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Webb-Clair marriage record.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Owen Henry Webb obituary in the Sep 26, 1975 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Robert Edward Richards¹

M, b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Robert Edward Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 22, 1869 at Virginia.² He married Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms, on February 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Robert Edward Richards died on July 13, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1900		Farmer³
1920		Farmer⁵
1930		Farmer⁶

Family

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Marriage*

Robert Edward Richards married Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms, on February 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards+^3,4,7,8,9 b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
John Arthur Richards+^3,4,7,8 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
Naomi Victoria Richards+^4,5,7,9,8 b. September 12, 1900, d. April 9, 1981
Florence Abbie Gail Richards+^4,5,7 b. March 2, 1903, d. January 29, 1996
Robert Curtis Richards+^4,5,7,8 b. August 28, 1905, d. May 8, 1981
Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards^4,5,7,9,10 b. March 10, 1908, d. March 2, 1929
Alice Agatha Richards+^5,7,11,9 b. June 4, 1910, d. September 21, 1988
William Otis Richards+^{5,6,7,12,8,10} b. June 4, 1913, d. August 15, 1983
Lura Estelle Richards+^{5,6,7,13,10,12} b. February 26, 1916, d. January 18, 2012

Citations

[S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[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.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lura Richards Webb obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,2,4,5,6 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,4,5,6 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on April 3, 1896 at Pigg River, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,5,8 He married Mary Lee Marion Mason on July 26, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,5,6 Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards died on October 12, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 38; Deputy Sheriff in Franklin County, Virginia, who was shot and killed in an ambush along with prisoner Jim Smith.^7,10,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 133, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 29, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1920

Farmer¹¹

1930

Policeman⁹

Family

Mary Lee Marion Mason b. July 2, 1891, d. August 4, 1965

Marriage*

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards married Mary Lee Marion Mason on July 26, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,5,6

Children

Everett Atterson Richards+^{11,9,12,13,5,14,15} b. December 10, 1915, d. March 14, 1983
Virginia Isabell Richards+^{11,9,12,16,13,15} b. January 9, 1918, d. May 21, 2013
Thomas Jefferson Richards Sr.+^9,14,15,13 b. January 13, 1922, d. January 9, 2014

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S593] Daily Press, From the Thomas J. Richards, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2014 edition.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

John Arthur Richards^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,3,9,6 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,3,9,6 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

John Arthur Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 230-12-6583.¹⁰ He was born on February 8, 1898 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,6,7,4 He married Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail circa 1914.^11,12,13,5,6 John Arthur Richards married Virginia Boothe on December 1, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ John Arthur Richards married Ocie Clara Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on September 11, 1954 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ John Arthur Richards died on February 1, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 93, District 55, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1930

Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1920		Farmer¹⁴
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹⁵

Family 1

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945

Marriage*

John Arthur Richards married Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail circa 1914.^11,12,13,5,6

Children

Elva Victoria Richards+^{14,11,12,13,5,16,17,18} b. March 14, 1918, d. November 3, 2004
James Edward "Peyton" Richards+^{11,15,12,13,5,8} b. May 10, 1920, d. June 7, 1997
Bernice Raymond "Bunn" Richards+^{11,15,12,13,6,8} b. February 12, 1922, d. September 20, 1955
William Curtis "Curt" Richards+^{11,15,12,13,5,8,17} b. April 9, 1924, d. December 16, 2006
Velma Irene Richards+^{11,15,12,13,5,8,17} b. September 11, 1926, d. January 3, 2006
Lila Beryl Richards+^{11,15,12,13,5,19,17,8} b. February 18, 1929, d. November 23, 1995
Martha Louise Richards+^15,12,13,5,8 b. May 4, 1931
Infant Richards² b. June 10, 1932, d. June 10, 1932
Florence Lee Richards+^{15,12,13,5,17,8} b. November 22, 1934, d. May 4, 1995

Family 2

Virginia Boothe b. circa 1893

Marriage*

John Arthur Richards married Virginia Boothe on December 1, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸

Family 3

Ocie Clara Smith b. August 12, 1909, d. May 2, 2012

Marriage*

John Arthur Richards married Ocie Clara Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on September 11, 1954 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Richards Atkins obituary in the Nov 4, 2004 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila R. Crowe obituary in the Nov 24, 1995 edition.

Naomi Victoria Richards^1,2,3

F, b. September 12, 1900, d. April 9, 1981

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,4,5,2,3 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,4,5,2,3 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3301.⁶ Naomi Victoria Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on September 12, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 As of December 22, 1920,her married name was Jones.² She married Posey Lester Jones on December 22, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Naomi Victoria Richards died on April 9, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^7,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 50, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Posey Lester Jones b. October 20, 1898, d. December 17, 1972

Marriage*

Naomi Victoria Richards married Posey Lester Jones on December 22, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Evelyn Marie Jones+^8,9,10,11,12 b. December 20, 1921, d. April 13, 2000
Louise Wythe Jones+^8,12,10 b. April 22, 1929, d. February 7, 2016

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Jones Richardson obituary in the Feb 8, 2016 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Jones Underwood obituary in the Apr 15, 2000 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Florence Abbie Gail Richards^1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1903, d. January 29, 1996

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,2,3 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,3 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5207.⁴ Florence Abbie Gail Richards was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on March 2, 1903 at Virginia.^1,5,4 As of circa 1924,her married name was Guilliams.⁶ She married Walter Lee Guilliams, son of John William "Willie" Guilliams and Pence Anna/Annie Cooper, circa 1924.^7,6,3,8,9 Florence Abbie Gail Richards died on January 29, 1996 at Virginia at age 92.^5,3 She GUILLIAMS, Abbie Gail Richards, 92, passed away Monday, January 29, 1996. A daughter of the late Robert and Vinney Richards; she was preceded in death by her husband Walter (Lee) Guilliams; four brothers, John, William, Curtis, and Jeff Richards; three sisters, Etta Jones, Naomi Jones, and Alice Guilliams. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law; Margaret & Bill Holt, Elsie & David Bowles, Doris & Winfred Clingenpeel, Elizabeth & J.P. Bowles, all of Boones Mill; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Jimmy & Marie Guilliams, Billy Guilliams, and Douglas & Cathy (Kitten) Guilliams, all of Boones Mill; one sister and brother-in-law; Ralph & Lura Webb of Callaway. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at Fairmont Baptist Church with the Revs. Leonard Castleman and Robert Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers are welcomed or donations may be made to the Callaway Rescue Squad. A special thanks to our Home Health Aids. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on January 30, 1996.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 42, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 61, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Walter Lee Guilliams b. November 24, 1903, d. February 21, 1990

Marriage*

Florence Abbie Gail Richards married Walter Lee Guilliams, son of John William "Willie" Guilliams and Pence Anna/Annie Cooper, circa 1924.^7,6,3,8,9

Children

Margaret Estelle Guilliams+^{6,10,3,8,9,11,12} b. August 1, 1925, d. October 10, 2007
Elsie Lee Guilliams+^{6,10,3,8,9,11,12} b. June 25, 1928, d. June 10, 2021
Doris Marie Guilliams+^{10,3,8,13,9,11,12} b. August 29, 1930, d. May 1, 1996
Elizabeth Inez Guilliams^{10,3,8,9,11,12}
Jimmy Lee Guilliams+^{10,3,8,9,11,14,12} b. February 26, 1936, d. February 9, 2017
Billy Carter Guilliams+^{10,3,8,15,9,11,12} b. September 13, 1939, d. December 18, 2006
Douglas MacArthur "Doug" Guilliams^3,8,9,11,12

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Guilliams Holt obituary in the Oct 12, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Lee Guilliams obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Guilliams Bowles obituary in the Jun 12, 2021 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Guilliams Clingenpeel obituary in the May 2, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Lee Guilliams obituary in the Feb 10, 2017 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Carter Guilliams obituary in the Dec 19, 2006 edition.

Robert Curtis Richards^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1905, d. May 8, 1981

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,2,3,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,3,5 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Robert Curtis Richards was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 28, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Carrie Etta Cooper on December 25, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Robert Curtis Richards died on May 8, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 13, District 39, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 339, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Street car motorman⁷

1940

Street railway bus driver⁸

Family

Carrie Etta Cooper b. December 9, 1907, d. July 10, 1980

Marriage*

Robert Curtis Richards married Carrie Etta Cooper on December 25, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶

Children

Marvin Otis Richards+^8,7,9,10 b. November 11, 1927, d. August 10, 2001
James Russell Richards+^8,7,10 b. October 28, 1929, d. November 5, 2020
Sandra Sue Richards^11,12,10

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9245] Bolling P. Richards Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/47982292/person/12848597183/facts
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James R. Richards obituary in the Nov 8, 2020 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin O. Richards obituary in the Aug 12, 2001 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1908, d. March 2, 1929

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,2,5,3,4 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,5,3,4 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 10, 1908 at Virginia.^1,6 As of December 16, 1927,her married name was Jones.³ She married March Lemon Jones on December 16, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards died on March 2, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 20.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

Family

March Lemon Jones b. March 5, 1906, d. November 12, 1963

Marriage*

Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards married March Lemon Jones on December 16, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S12290] R.E. Richards Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Alice Agatha Richards^1,2

F, b. June 4, 1910, d. September 21, 1988

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,3,4,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,3,4,5 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Alice Agatha Richards was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-82-8918.⁷ She was born on June 4, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,4,2 As of December 23, 1935,her married name was Guilliams.^3,5 She married Erbie William Guilliams on December 23, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2,5 Alice Agatha Richards died on September 21, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^7,2

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 102, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 65, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Erbie William Guilliams b. September 22, 1906, d. October 2, 1968

Marriage*

Alice Agatha Richards married Erbie William Guilliams on December 23, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2,5

Children

Bobby Edward Guilliams^8,10,9
Janice Celestia Guilliams^8,10,9
Sandra Eleanor Guilliams^9,10
Kenneth William Guilliams^9,10
Barry Lynn Guilliams^9,10
June Agatha Guilliams¹⁰

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Otis Richards^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1913, d. August 15, 1983

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,2,7,4,5,8 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,7,4,5,8 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

His Social Security Number was 229-09-8797.⁹ William Otis Richards was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on June 4, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,9,8 He married Ida Octavia Austin on March 6, 1937 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ William Otis Richards died on August 15, 1983 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 70.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 146, District 114-47, Norfolk, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Truck driver¹⁰

Family

Ida Octavia Austin b. May 24, 1909, d. December 31, 1996

Marriage*

William Otis Richards married Ida Octavia Austin on March 6, 1937 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

Betty Jean Richards+^10,4 b. March 6, 1938, d. January 12, 1997

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2268] Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, 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=281&GRid=24248809&CRid=51947&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[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.

Lura Estelle Richards^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 26, 1916, d. January 18, 2012

Father

Robert Edward Richards^1,2,6,7,3,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932

Mother

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder^1,2,6,7,3,5 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949

Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5900.⁸ Lura Estelle Richards was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,4 She was born on February 26, 1916 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,7,3,4 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was Webb.⁵ She married Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb on December 24, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7,9,4,5 Lura Estelle Richards died on January 18, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 95.^8,7,4,10 She Lura Richards Webb, 95, of Callaway, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. She was born February 26, 1916, a daughter of the late Robert and Viney Sowder Richards, and was the last of eight siblings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph (Nick) Webb; son, Donnie Webb; and son-in-law, Karl Flora. Mrs. Webb was a lifetime member of St. Peters Episcopal Church and also supported Phoebe Needles Center where the Webb Lodge was named in honor of her and her husband. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Deborah Webb; daughter, Patricia Flora; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Webb; grandchildren, Donna Webb , Nichole (Jon) Davis, Kyle (Meghan) Flora, Kevin (Jennifer) Flora; and five great-grandchildren, Natalie, Ainsley, Eli, Brooke and Steven. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, from St. Peters Episcopal Church, with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Phoebe Needles Center, 730 Turners Creek Rd., Callaway, VA 24067. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on January 20, 2012.⁷

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 187, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb b. March 3, 1914, d. June 23, 2008

Marriage*

Lura Estelle Richards married Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb on December 24, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7,9,4,5

Children

Donald Ray "Donnie" Webb+^7,9,11,12,5 b. October 1, 1937, d. June 23, 2009
Ronald Edward Webb^7,9,12,5
Patricia Ann Webb^7,9,12,5

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lura Richards Webb obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Edward Webb obituary in the Jun 25, 2008 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Donald Ray Webb obituary.