David Elsinger Blankenship1,2,3

M, b. January 19, 1887, d. November 15, 1967
     David Elsinger Blankenship was buried at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Zion Church Road, Skippers, Greensville Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 19, 1887 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Effie Rae Poff, daughter of James William Poff, on August 29, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 David Elsinger Blankenship died on November 15, 1967 at age 80.2

Family

Effie Rae Poff b. June 16, 1892, d. October 6, 1989
Marriage*He married Effie Rae Poff, daughter of James William Poff, on August 29, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5501] Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Greensville Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Ray Poff and D. E. Blankenship marriage announcement in the Sep 6, 1907 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hazel Gertrude Blankenship1,2

F, b. June 17, 1908, d. June 25, 2000
FatherDavid Elsinger Blankenship1 b. January 19, 1887, d. November 15, 1967
MotherEffie Rae Poff1 b. June 16, 1892, d. October 6, 1989
     Hazel Gertrude Blankenship was buried at Emporia Cemetery, Emporia, Virginia.2 Her married name was Cruise.2 She married Harold Cruise.2 Hazel Gertrude Blankenship was born on June 17, 1908 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on June 25, 2000 at age 92.2

Family

Harold Cruise
Marriage*She married Harold Cruise.2 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5502] Emporia Cemetery, Emporia, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Elizabeth Roberta Blankenship1

F, b. July 6, 1917, d. March 26, 2009
FatherDavid Elsinger Blankenship1 b. January 19, 1887, d. November 15, 1967
MotherEffie Rae Poff1 b. June 16, 1892, d. October 6, 1989
     Elizabeth Roberta Blankenship was buried at Emporia Cemetery, Emporia, Virginia.2 She was born on July 6, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 22, 1938,her married name was Roach.1 She married Harry Green Roach on December 22, 1938 at Edgerton, Greensville Co., Virginia.1 Elizabeth Roberta Blankenship died on March 26, 2009 at Emporia, Virginia, at age 91.2

Family

Harry Green Roach b. December 17, 1910, d. June 10, 1992
Marriage*She married Harry Green Roach on December 22, 1938 at Edgerton, Greensville Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5502] Emporia Cemetery, Emporia, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Harry Green Roach1

M, b. December 17, 1910, d. June 10, 1992
     Harry Green Roach was buried at Emporia Cemetery, Emporia, Virginia.2 He was born on December 17, 1910 at Greensville Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Roberta Blankenship, daughter of David Elsinger Blankenship and Effie Rae Poff, on December 22, 1938 at Edgerton, Greensville Co., Virginia.1 Harry Green Roach died on June 10, 1992 at age 81.2

Family

Elizabeth Roberta Blankenship b. July 6, 1917, d. March 26, 2009
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Roberta Blankenship, daughter of David Elsinger Blankenship and Effie Rae Poff, on December 22, 1938 at Edgerton, Greensville Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5502] Emporia Cemetery, Emporia, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Robert Henry Ferguson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 4, 1916, d. November 16, 1981
FatherHubert Henry Ferguson1,6,3 b. June 29, 1880, d. January 31, 1920
MotherMartha Mattie Poff1,6,7,3 b. February 9, 1887, d. January 6, 1981
     Robert Henry Ferguson was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma.2 His Social Security Number was 224-09-4724.8 He was born on March 4, 1916 at Petersburg, Virginia.1,2,3,9,8,4,5 He married Lelia Blanche McGrady on March 16, 1940 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,10,9 Robert Henry Ferguson died on November 16, 1981 at Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, at age 65.2,9,5 He Funeral services for Robert H. (Harry) Ferguson, 65, will be held Thursday, Nov 19, 1981. Ferguson died Monday at the Henryetta Medical Center. Ferguson who was living at 201 Hickory Drive in Henryetta at the time of his death, was born March 4, 1916, in Petersburg, Virginia. He married Blanche McGrady on March 16, 1940 in Roanoke, Virginia before moving to the Henryetta area where he started R. H. Ferguson Manufacturing in July of 1968. The businessman was a member of the American Apparrel Mfg. Association and served with the U.S. Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Blanche of the home; two daughters, Rinda Furris of Bristow and Sherry McMillen of Oklahoma City; one brother, Ralph Ferguson of Vinton, Virginia; and four grandchildren. Burial in the Westlawn Cemetery. on November 18, 1981.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 490, District 119, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 584, District 1, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 290, District 102-13, Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas11

Occupation

1950Garment manufacturer manager11

Family

Lelia Blanche McGrady b. January 13, 1918, d. July 6, 2000
Marriage*Robert Henry Ferguson married Lelia Blanche McGrady on March 16, 1940 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,10,9 
Children
  • Sherry Ferguson10,9
  • Rinda M. Ferguson10,9,11
  • Cheryl Virginia Ferguson12

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5512] West Lawn Cemetery, Okmulgee Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S13160] Henryetta Daily Free-Lance, From the Robert H. Ferguson obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.
  10. [S13160] Henryetta Daily Free-Lance, From the Blanche Ferguson obituary in the Jul 9, 2000 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Lelia Blanche McGrady1,2,3,4

F, b. January 13, 1918, d. July 6, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 228-09-1939.2 Lelia Blanche McGrady was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma.5,3 She was born on January 13, 1918 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3,4 As of March 16, 1940,her married name was Ferguson.1 She married Robert Henry Ferguson, son of Hubert Henry Ferguson and Martha Mattie Poff, on March 16, 1940 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,3,6 Lelia Blanche McGrady died on July 6, 2000 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 82.2,5,3 She Blanche Ferguson died Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 25 days. She was born January 13, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia to Harley McGrady and Vera (Firebaugh) McGrady. She married Robert H. Ferguson March 16, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia. She was an owner/operator in the Garment industry. She attended the First Christian Church and was a resident of the Okfuskee County area for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include: two daughters, Rinda Farris and husband Don of Mason, OK, Sherry McMillen of Oklahoma City, OK; four sisters, Barbara Newton of Corpus Christi, Texas, Ruth Aiken of Troutville, Virginia, Doris Jean Hall of Roanoke, Virginia, Edith Cove of Fairfax, Virginia; five grandchildren, Chris Lawrence of Atlanta, Georgia, Courtney McMillen and Adam McMillen, both of Oklahoma City, OK, Tye Farris of Depew, OK, Rusty Farris of Bristow, OK; and one great-granddaughter, Madeline Jane Farris of Bristow, OK. Interment to follow at Henryetta Cemetery. on July 9, 2000.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 290, District 102-13, Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas7

Family

Robert Henry Ferguson b. March 4, 1916, d. November 16, 1981
Marriage*Lelia Blanche McGrady married Robert Henry Ferguson, son of Hubert Henry Ferguson and Martha Mattie Poff, on March 16, 1940 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,3,6 
Children
  • Sherry Ferguson3,6
  • Rinda M. Ferguson3,6,7
  • Cheryl Virginia Ferguson8

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S13160] Henryetta Daily Free-Lance, From the Blanche Ferguson obituary in the Jul 9, 2000 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5512] West Lawn Cemetery, Okmulgee Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S13160] Henryetta Daily Free-Lance, From the Robert H. Ferguson obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Mary Elizabeth Otey1

F, b. circa 1909
     Mary Elizabeth Otey was born circa 1909 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 As of April 19, 1940,her married name was Poff.1 She married William Clayton Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on April 19, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 Mary Elizabeth Otey and William Clayton Poff were divorced on October 15, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2

Family

William Clayton Poff b. February 26, 1887, d. December 11, 1955
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Otey married William Clayton Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on April 19, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Mary Elizabeth Otey and William Clayton Poff were divorced on October 15, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Rosa May Perdue1

F, b. circa 1886
     Rosa May Perdue was born circa 1886 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of September 20, 1940,her married name was Poff.1 She married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on September 20, 1940 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1

Family

George Thomas Poff b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
Marriage*Rosa May Perdue married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on September 20, 1940 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kate Pauline DeWitt1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 3, 1913, d. July 25, 1999
FatherSamuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt1,3,4 b. October 8, 1875, d. August 13, 1958
MotherMaggie Florence Vest1,3,4 b. July 2, 1876, d. February 22, 1975
     Kate Pauline DeWitt was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 579-36-4781.6 She was born on October 3, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,6 As of December 12, 1942,her married name was Conner.1 She married Ernest Nathan Conner, son of William Aaron Conner and Cora F. Poff, on December 12, 1942 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 Kate Pauline DeWitt and Ernest Nathan Conner were divorced on February 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Kate Pauline DeWitt died on July 25, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.4,6,5 She DeWitt, Kate Pauline, 85, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, July 25, 1999, at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Born October 3, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Zachariah and Maggie Vest DeWitt. She retired from the public school systems with almost 40 years of service having taught in Floyd and Tazwell counties and the state of Maryland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by one sister, Daisy D. Thomas of Floyd; nieces and nephews, Ralph DeWitt, Staunton, Glen DeWitt, Hermitage, Tenn., Shelby Cheek, Rancho Mirage, Calif., Diane Thompson, Rancho Mirage, Calif., Jane Baylor, Mt. Solon, Phillip DeWitt, Charlotte, N.C., Rodney DeWitt, Bent Mountain, DeWitt Thomas, Check, Judy Hubbard, Radford, and a very special family friend Janice Conner of Check. Burial will follow in the Stonewall Cemetery. on July 26, 1999.4

Family

Ernest Nathan Conner b. July 20, 1911, d. June 7, 2001
Marriage*She married Ernest Nathan Conner, son of William Aaron Conner and Cora F. Poff, on December 12, 1942 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Kate Pauline DeWitt and Ernest Nathan Conner were divorced on February 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Pauline DeWitt obituary in the Jul 26, 1999 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Thelma G. Jones1

F, b. circa 1914
     Thelma G. Jones was born circa 1914 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.1 As of February 13, 1943,her married name was Wilson.1 She married Robert Alexander "Bob" Wilson, son of Alexander H. Wilson and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on February 13, 1943 at Alexandria, Virginia.1,2

Family

Robert Alexander "Bob" Wilson b. October 6, 1916, d. April 14, 2013
Marriage*Thelma G. Jones married Robert Alexander "Bob" Wilson, son of Alexander H. Wilson and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on February 13, 1943 at Alexandria, Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Jane Ellen Wilson2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Robert A. Wilson obituary in the Nov 9, 2013 edition.

Denver Forest Wagoner1,2,3

M, b. March 25, 1921, d. 1950
     Denver Forest Wagoner and Alma Autensia Reynolds were divorced.1 Denver Forest Wagoner was buried at Berea Chapel Cemetery, Scioto Co., Ohio.3 He was born on March 25, 1921 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio; His gravestone has a birth year of 1920.1,2,3 He married Alma Autensia Reynolds, daughter of Clifton Alfred "Cliff" Reynolds and Lethia Mae "Teeter" "Leva" Poff, on February 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Denver Forest Wagoner died in 1950.3

Family

Alma Autensia Reynolds b. June 24, 1925, d. April 12, 1997
Divorce*He and Alma Autensia Reynolds were divorced.1 
Marriage* Denver Forest Wagoner married Alma Autensia Reynolds, daughter of Clifton Alfred "Cliff" Reynolds and Lethia Mae "Teeter" "Leva" Poff, on February 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  3. [S5515] Berea Chapel Cemetery, Scioto Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/