Cora Etta Sumner1

F, b. February, 1881
     Cora Etta Sumner was born in February, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of September 16, 1900,her married name was Graham.1 She married Cephas Moyer Graham, son of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on September 16, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Cora Etta Sumner and Cephas Moyer Graham were divorced on July 20, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Cephas Moyer Graham b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
Marriage*Cora Etta Sumner married Cephas Moyer Graham, son of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on September 16, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Cora Etta Sumner and Cephas Moyer Graham were divorced on July 20, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Willie Lundy Graham1,2,3,4

M, b. August 18, 1902, d. May 14, 1977
FatherCephas Moyer Graham1,2,3 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner1,2,3 b. February, 1881
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7293.5 Willie Lundy Graham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Ida Jane Dillow.3,6 Willie Lundy Graham was born on August 18, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Harvey Gearheart and Sarah Victoria Puckett, on July 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Willie Lundy Graham and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on October 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Willie Lundy Graham died on May 14, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 200, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Furniture store salesman7
1940Cabinet maker8

Family 1

Eula Mae Gearheart b. February 22, 1898, d. February 20, 1985
Marriage*Willie Lundy Graham married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Harvey Gearheart and Sarah Victoria Puckett, on July 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Willie Lundy Graham and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on October 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Ida Jane Dillow b. May 22, 1917, d. June 29, 2004
Marriage*Willie Lundy Graham married Ida Jane Dillow.3,6 
Children
  • Billie Jane Graham10,6
  • Robert Cephus Graham10,6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ida Jane Dillow Graham obituary in the Jul 1, 2004 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ora M. Graham1,2

F, b. circa 1904
FatherCephas Moyer Graham1,2 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner1,2 b. February, 1881
     Ora M. Graham was born circa 1904 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

George Washington Graham1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1906, d. February 27, 1958
FatherCephas Moyer Graham1,2,3 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner1,2,3 b. February, 1881
     George Washington Graham was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Pearl Unknown.3 George Washington Graham was born on March 8, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on February 27, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 200, District 9, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1930Coal mine construction4

Family

Pearl Unknown
Marriage*George Washington Graham married Pearl Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carl Lee Graham1,2,3,4

M, b. March 27, 1909, d. October 2, 1957
FatherCephas Moyer Graham1,5,4 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner1,5,4 b. February, 1881
     Carl Lee Graham was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 225-01-7294.6 He married Peggy Reynolds.4 Carl Lee Graham was born on March 27, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6,4 He married Dixie Frances Ferris on October 18, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Carl Lee Graham died on October 2, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 200, District 9, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 176, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal mine construction7
1940Furniture store worker8

Family 1

Peggy Reynolds
Marriage*Carl Lee Graham married Peggy Reynolds.4 

Family 2

Dixie Frances Ferris b. June 24, 1917, d. November 22, 1945
Marriage*Carl Lee Graham married Dixie Frances Ferris on October 18, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Jerry Wayne Graham8

Family 3

Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graham-Ferris marriage record.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dixie Frances Ferris1,2

F, b. June 24, 1917, d. November 22, 1945
     Dixie Frances Ferris was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on June 24, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of October 18, 1937,her married name was Graham.1 She married Carl Lee Graham, son of Cephas Moyer Graham and Cora Etta Sumner, on October 18, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Dixie Frances Ferris died on November 22, 1945 at age 28.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 176, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Carl Lee Graham b. March 27, 1909, d. October 2, 1957
Marriage*Dixie Frances Ferris married Carl Lee Graham, son of Cephas Moyer Graham and Cora Etta Sumner, on October 18, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Jerry Wayne Graham3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graham-Ferris marriage record.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George William Graham1

M, b. December 22, 1952, d. December 23, 1952
FatherCarl Lee Graham1 b. March 27, 1909, d. October 2, 1957
     George William Graham was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on December 22, 1952.1 He died on December 23, 1952.1

Stella M. Graham1

F, b. circa 1901
FatherCephas Moyer Graham1 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner1 b. February, 1881
     Stella M. Graham was born circa 1901 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Daisy Ellen Graham1,2

F, b. August 18, 1911
FatherCephas Moyer Graham1,2 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner1,2 b. February, 1881
     Daisy Ellen Graham was born on August 18, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

James Early Brown Graham1

M, b. November 19, 1913
FatherCephas Moyer Graham2,1 b. June 26, 1878, d. September 18, 1947
MotherCora Etta Sumner2,1 b. February, 1881
     James Early Brown Graham was born on November 19, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Eula Mae Gearheart1,2,3,4

F, b. February 22, 1898, d. February 20, 1985
FatherGeorge Harvey Gearheart1,4 b. March 14, 1859, d. March, 1946
MotherSarah Victoria Puckett1,4 b. June, 1860
     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7543.5 Eula Mae Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on February 22, 1898 at Virginia.1,5 As of July 10, 1924,her married name was Graham.3 She married Willie Lundy Graham, son of Cephas Moyer Graham and Cora Etta Sumner, on July 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Eula Mae Gearheart and Willie Lundy Graham were divorced on October 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Eula Mae Gearheart died on February 20, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 200, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

Willie Lundy Graham b. August 18, 1902, d. May 14, 1977
Marriage*Eula Mae Gearheart married Willie Lundy Graham, son of Cephas Moyer Graham and Cora Etta Sumner, on July 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Eula Mae Gearheart and Willie Lundy Graham were divorced on October 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eddie Marie Graham1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 27, 1925, d. August 15, 1999
FatherWillie Lundy Graham1,2,4 b. August 18, 1902, d. May 14, 1977
MotherEula Mae Gearheart1,2,4 b. February 22, 1898, d. February 20, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9111.4 Eddie Marie Graham was born on April 27, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,6 As of June 16, 1944,her married name was Reynolds.5 She married Walter Nelson Reynolds on June 16, 1944 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.5 Eddie Marie Graham and Walter Nelson Reynolds were divorced on October 29, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Eddie Marie Graham married Unknown Bobbit circa August, 1985.4 As of circa 1999,her married name was Bobbit.4 Eddie Marie Graham and Unknown Bobbit were divorced circa 1999.4 Eddie Marie Graham died on August 15, 1999 at Florida at age 74.4,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 200, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family 1

Walter Nelson Reynolds b. January 22, 1925, d. December, 1989
Marriage*Eddie Marie Graham married Walter Nelson Reynolds on June 16, 1944 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.5 
Divorce* Eddie Marie Graham and Walter Nelson Reynolds were divorced on October 29, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Unknown Bobbit
Marriage*Eddie Marie Graham married Unknown Bobbit circa August, 1985.4 
Divorce* Eddie Marie Graham and Unknown Bobbit were divorced circa 1999.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lloyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1934, d. January 6, 2018
FatherCharles Johnson Ransom1,2,3 b. November 6, 1912, d. October 24, 1986
MotherClarice L. "Clara" Broce1,3 b. January 26, 1912, d. December 29, 1981
     Lloyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Mildred Jean Murdock.3 Lloyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. was born on June 15, 1934 at West Virginia.1,3,4 He died on January 6, 2018 at West Virginia at age 83.3,4 He Loyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. 83, of Daniels, died on January 6, 2018. Mr. Ransom formerly owned and operated Ransom's Market in Beaver, that was in business for over 50 years. He was a 1952 graduate of Shady Spring High School. Born on June 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles and Clarice Leah Broce Ransom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant sons, David Charles and Danny Lee Ransom. Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mildred Jean Murdock Ransom; a brother, Clarence L. Ransom and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque, New Mexico; children, Loyd Franklin Ransom Jr. and wife, Kimberly, Cool Ridge, Christina Ransom Davis and husband, Dave of Ladson, South Carolina, Pamela Ransom Hedrick and husband, George of Locust Grove, VA; six grandchildren, Clint Ransom, Renee Hedrick Poulos and husband, Kent, Tara Hedrick Pascale and husband Gustavo, Alyssa Davis Johnson, Vanessa Davis Marsh and husband, Jimmy, Amanda Davis Petersen and husband, Mark; nine great-grandchildren, Cayden, Zayne and Raylynn Ransom, Karina and Laney Poulos, Ella Pascale, Jacob, Rachel and Lydia Johnson. Funeral services will be Friday, January 12 at 11:00 am at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Rollan Roberts will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Park. The family is receiving friends on Thursday, January 11 from 6 to 8:00 pm at the mortuary and one hour prior to the services on Friday. Pallbearers will be Clint Ransom, George Hedrick, Dave Davis, Kent Poulos, Gustavo Pascale, Jimmy Marsh, and Mark Petersen. on January 9, 2018.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 41-8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Mildred Jean Murdock
Marriage*Lloyd Franklin "Frank" Ransom Sr. married Mildred Jean Murdock.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles Johnson Ransom obituary in the Oct 26, 1986 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Loyd Franklin Ransom, Sr. obituary in the Jan 9, 2018 edition.
  4. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&