Emma Bland1

F, b. circa 1889, d. before October 8, 1930
     Emma Bland was born circa 1889 at Washington.2 As of December 2, 1907,her married name was Thurman.1 She married Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on December 2, 1907 at Skagit Co., Washington.1 Emma Bland died before October 8, 1930; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1930 Census.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 258, Samish, Skagit Co., Washington2
1920Dwelling 189, District 14, Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory4

Family

Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman b. June 15, 1882, d. January, 1938
Marriage*Emma Bland married Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on December 2, 1907 at Skagit Co., Washington.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Vera Margaret Thurman1

F, b. August 31, 1908, d. November 12, 1972
FatherFrederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman1,2 b. June 15, 1882, d. January, 1938
MotherEmma Bland1,2 b. circa 1889, d. before October 8, 1930
     Vera Margaret Thurman was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.3 Her Social Security Number was 574-01-3155.4 She was born on August 31, 1908 at Skagit Co., Washington.1,4 As of June 15, 1936,her married name was Donohue.3 She married Cecil Howard Donohue on June 15, 1936.3 Vera Margaret Thurman died on November 12, 1972 at Alaska at age 64.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 258, Samish, Skagit Co., Washington1
1920Dwelling 189, District 14, Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory2

Family

Cecil Howard Donohue b. October 14, 1909, d. March 19, 1986
Marriage*Vera Margaret Thurman married Cecil Howard Donohue on June 15, 1936.3 

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. [S4357] Evergreen Cemetery, Juneau Borough, AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ellsworth Alexander Thurman1,2,3

M, b. circa 1911
FatherFrederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman1,2 b. June 15, 1882, d. January, 1938
MotherEmma Bland1 b. circa 1889, d. before October 8, 1930
     Ellsworth Alexander Thurman was born circa 1911 at Washington.1 He married Alice Irene Stoner on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 189, District 14, Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory1
1930Dwelling 12, District 1, Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory2

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer2

Family

Alice Irene Stoner b. January 12, 1908, d. March 18, 1998
Marriage*Ellsworth Alexander Thurman married Alice Irene Stoner on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4358] Fortney/McCracken Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28644079/person/12588037882?ssrc=

Alice Irene Stoner1

F, b. January 12, 1908, d. March 18, 1998
     Alice Irene Stoner was born on January 12, 1908 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.1 As of October 31, 1928,her married name was Thurman.1 She married Ellsworth Alexander Thurman, son of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,1 As of before October, 1940,her married name was Fortney.3 Alice Irene Stoner married Allen P. Fortney before October, 1940.3 Alice Irene Stoner died on March 18, 1998 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 90.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 1, Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory2

Family 1

Ellsworth Alexander Thurman b. circa 1911
Marriage*Alice Irene Stoner married Ellsworth Alexander Thurman, son of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,1 
Child

Family 2

Allen P. Fortney
Marriage*Alice Irene Stoner married Allen P. Fortney before October, 1940.3 

Citations

  1. [S4358] Fortney/McCracken Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28644079/person/12588037882?ssrc=
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Howard Donohue1

M, b. October 14, 1909, d. March 19, 1986
     Cecil Howard Donohue was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.1 His Social Security Number was 574-01-0942.2 He was born on October 14, 1909 at Pennsylvania.2 He married Vera Margaret Thurman, daughter of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on June 15, 1936.1 Cecil Howard Donohue died on March 19, 1986 at Alaska at age 76.2

Family

Vera Margaret Thurman b. August 31, 1908, d. November 12, 1972
Marriage*He married Vera Margaret Thurman, daughter of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on June 15, 1936.1 

Citations

  1. [S4357] Evergreen Cemetery, Juneau Borough, AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Larrie Ellsworth Thurman1

M, b. October 19, 1930, d. November 11, 2010
FatherEllsworth Alexander Thurman1 b. circa 1911
MotherAlice Irene Stoner1 b. January 12, 1908, d. March 18, 1998
     Larrie Ellsworth Thurman was born on October 19, 1930 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.1 He died on November 11, 2010 at Oceanside, San Diego Co., California, at age 80.1

Citations

  1. [S4358] Fortney/McCracken Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28644079/person/12588037882?ssrc=

Genevieve Annin1

F, b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     Genevieve Annin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6124.2 She was born on October 20, 1892 at Virginia.2,1 As of September 21, 1913,her married name was Thurman. She married William Everett Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on September 21, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Genevieve Annin died on September 1, 1983 at Virginia at age 90.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 17, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

William Everett Thurman b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
Marriage*Genevieve Annin married William Everett Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on September 21, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Everette Thurman1

M, b. July 9, 1914, d. July 7, 2003
FatherWilliam Everett Thurman2,3 b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
MotherGenevieve Annin2,3 b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     William Everette Thurman was buried at Alamance Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina.1 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0954.4 He married Ruth Moore.1 William Everette Thurman was born on July 9, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,1 He died on July 7, 2003 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 88.4,5,1 He THURMAN, Mr. William Everette, 89, of 416 Engleman Avenue, Burlington, N.C., passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was retired as Personnel Manager of Dan River Mill, formerly Webco Mill. He was a native of Roanoke, Va. having spent most of his career as minister of music at various churches in Virginia including Vinton, Roanoke, Richmond, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He was also a business owner in the Norfolk area. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Rich & Thompson Chapel. Rev. R. E. L. Moser, Methodist Minister and Rev. Laughton Corr, of Richmond, Va., will officiate. Interment to follow in Aluminize Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Moore Thurman, of the home; daughters, Billie Jo Birsch and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Va., and Peggy Thurman Walls of Burlington, N.C; a sister, Elinor Wicks of Summerville, S.C; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:20 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington. Memorials may be made to Residential Treatment Service of Alamance, of which he was a board member, P.O. Box 427, Burlington, N.C. 27216-0427, or to a charity of the donor's choice. on July 10, 2003.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 252, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Insurance agent6

Family

Ruth Moore
Marriage*William Everette Thurman married Ruth Moore.1 
Children
  • Billie Jo Thurman6,1
  • Peggy Moore Thurman6,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Everette Thurman obituary in the Jul 10, 2003 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edgar Augustine Thurman1,2

M, b. January 26, 1917, d. April 16, 1998
FatherWilliam Everett Thurman1,3,4 b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
MotherGenevieve Annin1,3,4 b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 227-05-5807.5 Edgar Augustine Thurman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Winsloe Margaret Reynolds.2 Edgar Augustine Thurman was born on January 26, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 He died on April 16, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5,2 He THURMAN, Edgar Augustine, born in Salem January 26, 1917, passed away Thursday, April 16, 1998, in a Roanoke hospital, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that day. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and St. Andrews Business School. He was a real estate broker, involved with current community services. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Roanoke, Salem Lions Club, Salem Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau of Western Virginia, Miss Virginia Pageant, Inc., John Will Creasy Art Association, Board of Directors at Richfield Retirement Center in Salem, Fair Housing Building, City of Salem, Personnel Board, City of Salem, Board of Directors, Adult Church School of Calvary Baptist Church, Deacon Emeritus Calvary Baptist Church, Board of Trustees, Calvary Baptist Church, Community Service President, Salem Lions Club, President of Miss Virginia Pageant, Inc., Director of National Independent Meat Packers Association, President of National Independent Meat Packers Association, Director and President of Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, President of Grocery Mfgrs. Association of Roanoke, member of Roanoke Council of Community Services, Member of Selective Service Board, President of Roanoke Area Mfgrs. Association, Executive Committee McVitty House, Inc., Salem, Director of Hidden Valley Country Club, Salem, President of Hidden Valley Country Club, Deacon Calvary Baptist Church, Director of Calvary Baptist Church School. Surviving is his wife, Winsloe Margaret Reynolds Thurman; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Charles Belyea of Clifton; three grandchildren, Rene Richardson and husband, Eric of Salt Lake City, Utah, Byard C. Belyea III, Edgar Barrett Belyea, both of Clifton; one brother and sister-in-law, W. Everett and Ruth Thurman of Burlington, N.C; one sister, Elinor Wicks of Georgia; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m., at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Herman and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 608 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. on April 18, 1998.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 17, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Office manager4

Family

Winsloe Margaret Reynolds b. November 27, 1917, d. January 13, 2001
Marriage*Edgar Augustine Thurman married Winsloe Margaret Reynolds.2 
Child
  • Elaine Thurman2,6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Augustine Thurman obituary in the Apr 18, 1998 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winsloe Reynolds Thurman obituary in the Jan 15, 2001 edition.

Minor Eldridge Thurman1,2

M, b. October 30, 1919, d. June 27, 1995
FatherWilliam Everett Thurman1,2,3 b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
MotherGenevieve Annin1,2,3 b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 231-03-6720.4 Minor Eldridge Thurman was born on October 30, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5 He married Anna Mae Ridge in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.6,7 Minor Eldridge Thurman died on June 27, 1995 at Arizona at age 75.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 17, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Billing clerk3

Family

Anna Mae Ridge b. November 26, 1918, d. October 29, 1999
Marriage*Minor Eldridge Thurman married Anna Mae Ridge in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S4359] Price Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18022267/person/20341348885
  7. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.

Winsloe Margaret Reynolds1,2

F, b. November 27, 1917, d. January 13, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8818.3 Winsloe Margaret Reynolds was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Thurman.1 She married Edgar Augustine Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin.1 Winsloe Margaret Reynolds was born on November 27, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 She died on January 13, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.3,2 She THURMAN, Winsloe Reynolds, 83, widow of Edgar A. Thurman , died peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2001, in her home in Salem. She was born in Roanoke County on November 27, 1917. She had been active in community and church for many years, although in recent years she had been in declining health. Among the mnay posts she has held include, President, Salem Women's Club; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Salem Women's Club; President, Blue Ridge District of the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs; Parliamentarian, Blue Ridge District, Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs; President, Andrew Lewis High School Parent Teacher Association; President, Roanoke County Council of Parent Teacher Associations; President, Women's Missionary Society, Calvary Baptist Church; and Sunday School Teacher, Calvary Baptist Church. Among her awards are Honorary Life Member of the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, Andrew Lewis High School Parent Teacher Association and she has been listed in "Virginia Lives" and in "Community Leaders of Virginia." She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Thurman Belyea of Clifton; and three grandchildren, Ren Belyea Richardson of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Byard Charles Belyea, III, and Edgar Barrett Belyea, both of Clifton. She is also survived by her sister, Mozelle R. Dobyns of Salem; and brother, Calvin Reynolds of Vinton. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Osteoporosis Foundation, 1232 22 N D Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037-1292, in her memory. Services will be held at the Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday, January 17, at 3 p.m. with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Caption: photo on January 15, 2001.2

Family

Edgar Augustine Thurman b. January 26, 1917, d. April 16, 1998
Marriage*She married Edgar Augustine Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin.1 
Child
  • Elaine Thurman1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Augustine Thurman obituary in the Apr 18, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winsloe Reynolds Thurman obituary in the Jan 15, 2001 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Anna Mae Ridge1,2

F, b. November 26, 1918, d. October 29, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 261-52-6736.3 Anna Mae Ridge was born on November 26, 1918 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.3,1 As of 1943,her married name was Thurman.2 She married Minor Eldridge Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin, in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.1,2 Anna Mae Ridge died on October 29, 1999 at Arizona at age 80.3

Family

Minor Eldridge Thurman b. October 30, 1919, d. June 27, 1995
Marriage*She married Minor Eldridge Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin, in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S4359] Price Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18022267/person/20341348885
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Gay Sumner1,2

F, b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Laura Gay Sumner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on December 14, 1889 at Virginia.4,3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Thurman.5 She married Robert Leonard Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, circa 1912.5,2 Laura Gay Sumner died in June, 1971 at age 81.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 384, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Robert Leonard Thurman b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
Marriage*Laura Gay Sumner married Robert Leonard Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, circa 1912.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Cuba Thurman1,2,3,4

F, b. June 30, 1913, d. November 11, 2000
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,2,5,3 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,2,5,3 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8085.6 Virginia Cuba Thurman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on June 30, 1913 at Virginia.1,3,6 As of circa 1934,her married name was Murray.3 She married Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. circa 1934.3,4,7 Virginia Cuba Thurman died on November 11, 2000 at Virginia at age 87.3,6 She MURRAY, Virginia Cuba Thurman, 87, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2000 at a local hospital. She was born June 30, 1913 to Robert L. and Laura Sumners Thurman. She was a dedicated wife and loving, supportive mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A member of Melrose Methodist Church, she and her husband owned Murray's Market on Peters Creek Road. Mrs. Murray was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lacy B. Murray, Sr. and five brothers, Leonard, Fred, Charley, Wilson, and Edward. Her life is celebrated and passing mourned by her survivors, two sons and daughter-in-law, Lacy B. "Ben" Murray, Jr., David T. and Linda W. Murray; one daughter, Lorraine M. Stokley, all of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Emory T. and Pauline B. Thurman of Roanoke; one sister, Francis T. Wilson of Seguin, Texas; four sisters-in-law, Adele C. Thurman, Irene C. Thurman, Doris P. Thurman, Sarah H. Murray, all of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, Mark D. Murray of Roanoke, Jennifer "Jenny" L. Murray of Richmond, Laura S. Hartless of Richmond, Linda S. Nolen of Cary, N.C., Lisa S. Goins of Chesapeake, Virginia "Ginny" S. Thornhill of Lynchburg, Sean M. Murray of Charlottesville, Eric D. Murray of Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Josh Murray of Roanoke, Dylan Hartless of Richmond, Brittany Nolen of Cary, N.C., Haley and Nate Goins of Chesapeake, also a very dear and caring friend, Marcella M. Murray of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2000 at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Diane Clevenger officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. on November 13, 2000.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 30, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Bakery saleslady2

Family

Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. b. November 27, 1904, d. June 24, 1991
Marriage*Virginia Cuba Thurman married Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. circa 1934.3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lacy B. Murray, Sr. obituary in the Jun 25, 1991 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Lorraine Murray Stokley obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leonard Robert Thurman1,2

M, b. July 16, 1915, d. June 30, 1996
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,3,4 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,3,4 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Leonard Robert Thurman was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 719-07-7137.5 He was born on July 16, 1915 at Virginia.1,6,5 He married Herma Pauline Mattox on December 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 Leonard Robert Thurman died on June 30, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.2,5 He THURMAN, Leonard Robert, ("Mr. T."), 80, of Buchanan, died Sunday, June 30, 1996, in Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. He retired from the Signal Department of the Norfolk and Western Railway after 41 years of service. Mr. Thurman was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #151, Buchanan for 50 years and was a longtime exhibitor and supporter of the American Saddlebred Horse Industry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Herma Mattox Thurman; his parents, Robert and Laura Sumner Thurman; brothers, Fred, Charles, Wilson, and Edward Thurman. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Thurman Martin, Buchanan; granddaughters, Tricia Marie Tate and her husband, Mark Tate, Fincastle, and Julie Dawn Martin, Buchanan; one great-grandson, Brandon Scott Tate; two sisters; Cuba Murray, Roanoke, Frances Wilson, Brenham, Texas; a brother and sister-in-law, Emory and Pauline Thurman, Roanoke; three sisters-in-law, Irene Thurman, Dell Thurman, and Doris Thurman, all of Roanoke; and his special friends and members of the North Star Round Table in Buchanan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996, at the Buchanan Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Woody and the Rev. Leonard Southern will officiate. Interment will be at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with I.O.O.F rites. Flowers will be appreciated and anyone wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Buchanan Rescue Squad and Fire Department or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Rd on July 2, 1996.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Herma Pauline Mattox b. January 8, 1918, d. December 12, 1980
Marriage*Leonard Robert Thurman married Herma Pauline Mattox on December 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 
Child
  • Patricia Thurman2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3597] Taylor Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11118195/person/-206287613