Curtis Denver Peters1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 17, 1929, d. August 29, 1980
FatherWilliam Hobart Peters7,1,8,9,4,5,10 b. August 1, 1900, d. May 10, 1952
MotherClara Artokie Nichols7,1,8,9,4,5,10 b. March 27, 1902, d. September 23, 1994
     Curtis Denver Peters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-36-3382.11 He was born on September 17, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,11,1,12,2,4,5,6 He married Ethel Frances Vest, daughter of Leslie Clarence Vest and Lala Paris Vest, on June 25, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,12,3,4 Curtis Denver Peters died on August 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.2,4

Occupation

1955Sawmill worker1

Family

Ethel Frances Vest b. January 5, 1935, d. March 11, 2023
Marriage*Curtis Denver Peters married Ethel Frances Vest, daughter of Leslie Clarence Vest and Lala Paris Vest, on June 25, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,12,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Curtis Denver Peters.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Frances Vest Peters Sheets obituary in the Mar 14, 2023 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Artokie Nichols Peters obituary in the Sep 24, 1994 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley A. Peters obituary in the Jan 11, 1996 edition.
  10. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the George Ellis Peters obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Elaine Peters Reed obituary in the Feb 11, 2019 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carol Elaine Peters1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 25, 1961, d. February 9, 2019
FatherCurtis Denver Peters1,2,3,4,6,7 b. September 17, 1929, d. August 29, 1980
MotherEthel Frances Vest1,2,3,8,4,6,7 b. January 5, 1935, d. March 11, 2023
     Carol Elaine Peters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on August 25, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,6 As of May 26, 1984,her married name was Reed.6 She married Fred Herman Reed II on May 26, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6 Carol Elaine Peters died on February 9, 2019 at Virginia at age 57.4 She Carol Elaine Peters Reed, 57, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Carol served as the Chief Information Officer at Hollins University. She was a cherished member of the Hollins community who was beloved for her engaging personality, her dedication and commitment to Hollins, and her willingness to go the extra mile and help others. She always had a smile on her face and her infectious laugh and generous spirit were sure to cheer up those who were fortunate to be around her. Her father, Curtis Peters, preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Ethel Frances Vest Peters Sheets and husband, Harold; son, Curtis Bryan Reed; sister, Frances Peters Inge and husband, David; and nephews, Paul Inge and wife, Dana, and Daniel Inge. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 11, 2019.4

Family

Fred Herman Reed II b. December 10, 1950, d. December 10, 2001
Marriage*She married Fred Herman Reed II on May 26, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6 
Child
  • Curtis Bryan Reed1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Curtis Denver Peters.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Elaine Peters Reed obituary in the Feb 11, 2019 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Frances Vest Peters Sheets obituary in the Mar 14, 2023 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cigile Vest Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2018 edition.

Fred Herman Reed II1,2,3,4

M, b. December 10, 1950, d. December 10, 2001
     Fred Herman Reed II was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 226-74-2283.5 He was born on December 10, 1950 at West Virginia.5,3 He married Carol Elaine Peters, daughter of Curtis Denver Peters and Ethel Frances Vest, on May 26, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 Fred Herman Reed II died on December 10, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.1,5,4 He REED, Fred H. II, 51, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 10, 2001. A graduate of National Business College, he was a Roanoke County Deputy during the 1970s and later was employed as an accountant with American Electric Power. He was most happy when hunting and fishing with family and friends, and equally enjoyed vacationing in his RV with his sons. Surviving are his sons, Fred H. Reed, III and Curtis B. Reed; his devoted parents, Fred H. Reed, Sr. and Helen W. Reed; a sister, Audra Reed Givens; two nieces; a nephew; and a grand-niece and nephew. A graveside funeral service will be conducted in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, W.Va. on December 12, 2001.1

Family

Carol Elaine Peters b. August 25, 1961, d. February 9, 2019
Marriage*He married Carol Elaine Peters, daughter of Curtis Denver Peters and Ethel Frances Vest, on May 26, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 
Child
  • Curtis Bryan Reed6,1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred H. Reed, II, obituary in the Dec 12, 2001 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Frances Gertrude Vest1,2

F, b. April 18, 1903, d. April 2, 1986
FatherHenry Letcher Vest3,4,1,5,6,2 b. December 24, 1876, d. December 20, 1976
MotherElla Drewery King3,1,5,6,2 b. April 16, 1880, d. December 26, 1953
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-7318.7 Frances Gertrude Vest Mrs. Gertrude Vest Shaver, age 82, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 2, in Bristol Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of N. C. Shaver, was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Salem, and a former member of the Thursday Morning Music Club and the Virginia Asher Council. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Julian Q. (Nita) Early, Bristol, Tenn; sister, Mrs. Burton Austin, Check, Va; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.8 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 She married Noah Curgie Shaver, son of Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver and Cordelia Wimmer.3,4,1,8 Her married name was Shaver. Frances Gertrude Vest was born on April 18, 1903 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3,7,1,2 She died on April 2, 1986 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 82.3,1,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 123, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 69, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 116, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 82, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Rayon mill inspector9
1940Rayon mill bundler10

Family

Noah Curgie Shaver b. September 27, 1894, d. July 14, 1924
Marriage*Frances Gertrude Vest married Noah Curgie Shaver, son of Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver and Cordelia Wimmer.3,4,1,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Letcher Vest obituary in the Dec 30, 1976 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gertrude Vest Shaver obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Noah Curgie Shaver1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 27, 1894, d. July 14, 1924
FatherRev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver1,2,5,6 b. July 25, 1860, d. November 27, 1949
MotherCordelia Wimmer1,2,5,6 b. April 28, 1861, d. April 24, 1912
     Noah Curgie Shaver married Frances Gertrude Vest, daughter of Henry Letcher Vest and Ella Drewery King.1,7,2,8 Noah Curgie Shaver was buried at Shaver Cemetery, just off Blue Ridge Parkway near Callaway road, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 He Served in the U.S.Army during WWI.1 He was born on September 27, 1894 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Aug 29, 1894, his draft card has a birth year of 1895.3,4,5,6 He died on July 14, 1924 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 29.1,2,4,5

Family

Frances Gertrude Vest b. April 18, 1903, d. April 2, 1986
Marriage*He married Frances Gertrude Vest, daughter of Henry Letcher Vest and Ella Drewery King.1,7,2,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S298] Karen Schauwecker, Shaver Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Letcher Vest obituary in the Dec 30, 1976 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gertrude Vest Shaver obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver1

M, b. July 25, 1860, d. November 27, 1949
FatherJohn Adam Shaver1 b. February, 1837, d. after January 5, 1920
MotherNancy Wimmer1 b. May 14, 1832, d. June 10, 1921
     Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver was buried at Shaver Cemetery, just off Blue Ridge Parkway near Callaway road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 25, 1860 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Cordelia Wimmer, daughter of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Cynthia Wimmer, on March 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver died on November 27, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.2,3

Family

Cordelia Wimmer b. April 28, 1861, d. April 24, 1912
Marriage*He married Cordelia Wimmer, daughter of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Cynthia Wimmer, on March 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S298] Karen Schauwecker, Shaver Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Cordelia Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. April 28, 1861, d. April 24, 1912
FatherClaiborne Harvey Wimmer3 b. January 5, 1832, d. August 15, 1862
MotherCynthia Wimmer3 b. July 28, 1833, d. April 8, 1924
     Cordelia Wimmer was buried at Shaver Cemetery, just off Blue Ridge Parkway near Callaway road, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on April 28, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver, son of John Adam Shaver and Nancy Wimmer, on March 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 As of March 27, 1881,her married name was Shaver. Cordelia Wimmer died on April 24, 1912 at age 50.1,2

Family

Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver b. July 25, 1860, d. November 27, 1949
Marriage*She married Rev. Daniel Harvey "Dan" Shaver, son of John Adam Shaver and Nancy Wimmer, on March 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S298] Karen Schauwecker, Shaver Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Claiborne Harvey Wimmer1,2

M, b. January 5, 1832, d. August 15, 1862
FatherJames Wimmer2 b. April 6, 1796, d. October 8, 1881
MotherNancy Agnes Litteral2 b. circa 1800, d. April 6, 1867
     Claiborne Harvey Wimmer was buried at Old Wimmer Cemetery (also known as Wimmer-Shaver Cemetery), Mile Post 141, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Cynthia Wimmer, daughter of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on February 10, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Claiborne Harvey Wimmer died on August 15, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 30.1

Family

Cynthia Wimmer b. July 28, 1833, d. April 8, 1924
Marriage*He married Cynthia Wimmer, daughter of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on February 10, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Cynthia Wimmer1,2

F, b. July 28, 1833, d. April 8, 1924
FatherIsaac K. Wimmer1,2 b. February 20, 1809, d. March 22, 1886
MotherMahala King1,2 b. August 19, 1813, d. January 2, 1893
     Cynthia Wimmer was buried at Old Wimmer Cemetery (also known as Wimmer-Shaver Cemetery), Mile Post 141, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on July 28, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,4 She married Claiborne Harvey Wimmer, son of James Wimmer and Nancy Agnes Litteral, on February 10, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Cynthia Wimmer married James Madison Wimmer, son of James Wimmer and Nancy Agnes Litteral, on July 25, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Cynthia Wimmer died on April 8, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.1,3,4

Family 1

Claiborne Harvey Wimmer b. January 5, 1832, d. August 15, 1862
Marriage*She married Claiborne Harvey Wimmer, son of James Wimmer and Nancy Agnes Litteral, on February 10, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Family 2

James Madison Wimmer b. February 14, 1836, d. June 14, 1906
Marriage*Cynthia Wimmer married James Madison Wimmer, son of James Wimmer and Nancy Agnes Litteral, on July 25, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.

Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. March 14, 1923, d. April 15, 1999
FatherNoah Curgie Shaver1,2,4,5 b. September 27, 1894, d. July 14, 1924
MotherFrances Gertrude Vest1,2,4,5 b. April 18, 1903, d. April 2, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 183-22-3668.8 Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.6 She was born on March 14, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,8,4,6,7 As of March 21, 1942,her married name was Early.4 She married Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. on March 21, 1942 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3,10,4,6 Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver died on April 15, 1999 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 76.8,3,6 She EARLY, Marion Juanita ("Nita"), of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Floyd, and lived in Roanoke before moving to Bristol in 1950. She was a graduate of James Madison University and was involved in numerous community activities. She was the widow of Dr. Julian Q. Early and was a member of State Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Early of Bristol, Tenn., and Jane Early Powell of Athens, Ga; two sons, Julian Q. Early of Greer, S. C., and Dr. Stephen Vest Early of Orlando, Fla; two granddaughters; four grandsons. on April 17, 1999.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 58, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Henry Vest11

Family

Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. b. March 31, 1918, d. June 20, 1982
Marriage*Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver married Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. on March 21, 1942 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3,10,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gertrude Vest Shaver obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion Juanita Early obituary in the Apr 17, 1999 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S6266] Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Julian Q. Early obituary in the Jun 21, 1982 edition.
  13. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Early-Jones marriage announcement in the Aug 13, 1978 edition.

Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 31, 1918, d. June 20, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-4641.8 Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.9,7 He was born on March 31, 1918 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 3, 1918.8,4,9,5,7,10 He married Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver, daughter of Noah Curgie Shaver and Frances Gertrude Vest, on March 21, 1942 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia.11,1,2,3,9,6,7 Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. died on June 20, 1982 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 64.11,1,9,7,12,10 He Dr. Julian Q. Early, 64, 301 Robin Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died at 6:02 p.m. Sunday at the University of Virginia Hospital at Charlottesville, Va. He was a native of Riner, Va., and had practiced medicine in Bristol since 1951. He was a graduate of Bridgewater College and the University of Virginia Medical School. He was a member of State Street United Methodist Chrcuh, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association, the Tennessee and Virginia Medical Society and the Sullivan County Medical Society. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nita S. Early; two daughters, Mrs. Susan E. Russell of Bristol, and Mrs. Jane E. Powell of Athens, Ga; two sons, Julian Q. Early Jr. of Holly Hills, S.C., and Steven V. Early of Charlottesville; two sisters, Mrs. Hope Cobb of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Ann Rice of Sharps, Va; one grandson. on June 21, 1982.12

Family

Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver b. March 14, 1923, d. April 15, 1999
Marriage*He married Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver, daughter of Noah Curgie Shaver and Frances Gertrude Vest, on March 21, 1942 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia.11,1,2,3,9,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gertrude Vest Shaver obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion Juanita Early obituary in the Apr 17, 1999 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S6266] Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  12. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Julian Q. Early obituary in the Jun 21, 1982 edition.
  13. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Early-Jones marriage announcement in the Aug 13, 1978 edition.

Marvin Curtis Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 16, 1905, d. March 29, 1952
FatherHenry Letcher Vest7,1,8,9,3,5,10 b. December 24, 1876, d. December 20, 1976
MotherElla Drewery King7,1,8,9,3,5,10 b. April 16, 1880, d. December 26, 1953
     Marvin Curtis Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,10 He was born on August 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,3,5,6 He married Claudia Vernon Hughes on December 23, 1939 at Bristol, Virginia.7,1,2,3,5,10 Marvin Curtis Vest died on March 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.5 He Marvin C. Vest, 46, an American Viscose employe, was found dead yesterday afternoon at his home, 2143 Larchwood Ave., N. E., a shotgun wound in his chest. City Coroner Dr. Charles M. Irvin said last night death apparently was self-inflicted. Vest's body was found by a cousin who went to visit him. Investigating officers said he was sitting in a chair in the bedroom, a shotgun with one shell discharged under the bed at his feet. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claudie Hughes Vest of Roanoke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Vest of Floyd County; and three a sisters, Mrs. L. C. Vest and Mrs. W. B. Austin of Floyd County, and Mrs. N. C. Shaver of Roanoke. Entombment will be in Sherwood Abby. on March 31, 1952.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 123, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 69, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 137, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 134, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner11

Family

Claudia Vernon Hughes b. June 29, 1910, d. December 17, 1987
Marriage*Marvin Curtis Vest married Claudia Vernon Hughes on December 23, 1939 at Bristol, Virginia.7,1,2,3,5,10 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Marvin C. Vest obituary in the Mar 31, 1952 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Claudia Vernon Hughes1,2,3,4

F, b. June 29, 1910, d. December 17, 1987
     Claudia Vernon Hughes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-1888.6 She was born on June 29, 1910 at Virginia.4,6 She married Marvin Curtis Vest, son of Henry Letcher Vest and Ella Drewery King, on December 23, 1939 at Bristol, Virginia.1,2,7,3,4,8 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Vest.3 Claudia Vernon Hughes died on December 17, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.4,5 She Mrs. Claudia Vernon Guthrie, age 77, of 2143 Larchwood Ave., N.E., died Thursday, December 17, 1987. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church, a former employee of American Viscose Corporation, and was Owner/Operator of Shangri-La Motel. Surviving are her husband, C. Buford Guthrie; one stepdaughter, Cindy Bell, Glade Hill; two step-granddaughters; two step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Winfred Hughes, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Gillie Davis, Blacksburg; Mrs. Irene Hypes, Newport. Entombment will be in Sherwood. on December 19, 1987.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Marvin Curtis Vest b. August 16, 1905, d. March 29, 1952
Marriage*Claudia Vernon Hughes married Marvin Curtis Vest, son of Henry Letcher Vest and Ella Drewery King, on December 23, 1939 at Bristol, Virginia.1,2,7,3,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudia Vernon Guthrie obituary in the Dec 19, 1987 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Marvin C. Vest obituary in the Mar 31, 1952 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ilean Clarice Vest1,2

F, b. October 7, 1911, d. August 4, 1918
FatherHenry Letcher Vest3,4,2 b. December 24, 1876, d. December 20, 1976
MotherElla Drewery King3,4,2 b. April 16, 1880, d. December 26, 1953
     Ilean Clarice Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on October 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 She died on August 4, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.1,4,2

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Johnson Shank Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 29, 1897, d. November 4, 1978
FatherRev. Giles Alexander Conner2,6,7,3,8 b. March 29, 1842, d. November 19, 1918
MotherLucy Ann Showalter2,6,3,8 b. June 6, 1854, d. May 15, 1907
     Johnson Shank Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,9 His Social Security Number was 436-18-7906.10 He was born on August 29, 1897 at Crockett Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,3,4,5 He died on November 4, 1978 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,3,9 He Johnson S. Conner, age 81, died Saturday in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Sallie C. Draper, Staunton; several nieces and nephews. Burial in the Piedmont Cemetery. on November 5, 1978.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 328, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 64, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 244, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Electrical engineer11

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Conner Wagner obituary in the May 2, 1974 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Johnson S. Conner obituary in the Nov 5, 1978 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Grace S. Conner1,2

F, b. May 16, 1900, d. January 8, 1906
FatherRev. Giles Alexander Conner2,3 b. March 29, 1842, d. November 19, 1918
MotherLucy Ann Showalter2,3 b. June 6, 1854, d. May 15, 1907
     Grace S. Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Buried beside Giles and Lucy Conner.1 She was born on May 16, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She died on January 8, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 5.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 328, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Nora Angeline Bartel1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 21, 1897, d. March 10, 1939
FatherOtto H. Bartl2,5 b. July 2, 1859, d. August 12, 1940
MotherDelvina Marinda "Della" Maxey2,3,6,4,5 b. July 9, 1868, d. August 2, 1953
     Nora Angeline Bartel was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on April 21, 1897 at Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin.2,5 She died on March 10, 1939 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 41.1,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 193, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 103, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 92, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 200, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Lawrence Bartel1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 8, 1898, d. September 29, 1985
FatherOtto H. Bartl2,3 b. July 2, 1859, d. August 12, 1940
MotherDelvina Marinda "Della" Maxey2,6,7,8,3,9,10,11 b. July 9, 1868, d. August 2, 1953
     William Lawrence Bartel was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,4 His Social Security Number was 224-24-6608.14 He was born on May 8, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,2,15,3,14,5 He married Laura Etta Thomas, daughter of Samuel Walter Thomas and Nettie A. Moore, on January 6, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,16,3,4 William Lawrence Bartel died on September 29, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.12,13,3,4 He William Lawrence Bartel, age 87, passed away Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Laura Thomas Bartel, Floyd; three daughters, Tressie Bartel, Freeda Sowers, both of Floyd; Marion (Essie) Long, Salem; five grandchildren, Alice Bradbury, Christiansburg; Geary Long, Elliston; Tim Long, Roanoke; Curtis Sowers, Mark Sowers, both of Floyd; five great-grandchildren. Interment in Richards Cemetery. on September 30, 1985.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 193, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 103, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 92, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 182, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 130, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 4, District 32-16, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Farmer17
1940Highway grade operator10
1950Grading machine operator11

Family

Laura Etta Thomas b. August 13, 1909, d. April 24, 2004
Marriage*William Lawrence Bartel married Laura Etta Thomas, daughter of Samuel Walter Thomas and Nettie A. Moore, on January 6, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,16,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lawrence Bartel obituary in the Sep 30, 1985 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delvina Miranda Whitlock obituary in the Aug 3, 1953 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  13. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Thomas Bartel obituary in the Apr 26, 2004 edition.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freeda Bartel Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 2021 edition.
  19. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Essie Bartel Long obituary.
  20. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Gillenwalters1

M, b. September 22, 1873
     Samuel Gillenwalters was born on September 22, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, daughter of William Washington Maxey and Virginia Adaline Conner, on February 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Family

Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey b. July 9, 1868, d. August 2, 1953
Marriage*Samuel Gillenwalters married Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, daughter of William Washington Maxey and Virginia Adaline Conner, on February 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey1,2

F, b. June 12, 1892, d. June 21, 1970
FatherSamuel Gillenwalters1 b. September 22, 1873
MotherDelvina Marinda "Della" Maxey1,3 b. July 9, 1868, d. August 2, 1953
     Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-36-2395.6 She was born on June 12, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 She married William Henry "Will" Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on October 21, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3,5 As of October 21, 1908,her married name was Clower. Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey died on June 21, 1970 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.6,3,5 She Stella Bartel Clower, 78, widow of Henry Clower, died Sunday in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bernice Eanes, Christiansburg, Mrs. Luke Martin, Floyd; a son, Howard Clower, Shawsville; a brother, Lawrence Bartel, Floyd. Burial in White's Cemetery, Shawsville. on June 23, 1970.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 136, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 43, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 437, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

William Henry "Will" Clower b. October 21, 1888, d. March 18, 1964
Marriage*Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey married William Henry "Will" Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on October 21, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Bartel Clower obituary in the Jun 23, 1970 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Gay Martin obituary in the Oct 6, 2007 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  15. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the infant Clower death certificate.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  17. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Henry Clower obituary in the Mar 18, 1964 edition.

William Henry "Will" Clower1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 21, 1888, d. March 18, 1964
FatherJames B. Clower6,3 b. December 12, 1850, d. May 26, 1929
MotherCerena Jane "Rena" Hale6,3 b. October 8, 1853, d. June 12, 1936
     William Henry "Will" Clower was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7543.7 He was born on October 21, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,3,4 He married Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, daughter of Samuel Gillenwalters and Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, on October 21, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,3,9 William Henry "Will" Clower William Henry Clower, 75, of Shawsville, died today in a Marion hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stella Clower; two daughters. Mrs. Luke Martin, Salem; Mrs. Harless Eanes, Christiarsburg; one son, Howard Clower, Shawsville: a sister, Mrs. Bertha Lawrence, Salem. on March 18, 1964.5 He died on March 18, 1964 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 75.7,3,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 136, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 43, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 437, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13

Family

Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey b. June 12, 1892, d. June 21, 1970
Marriage*William Henry "Will" Clower married Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, daughter of Samuel Gillenwalters and Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, on October 21, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Henry Clower obituary in the Mar 18, 1964 edition.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Bartel Clower obituary in the Jun 23, 1970 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Gay Martin obituary in the Oct 6, 2007 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  18. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  19. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the infant Clower death certificate.
  20. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  21. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  22. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Philip Whitlock1,2,3,4

M, b. December 20, 1858, d. July 4, 1929
FatherJonathan H. Whitlock1,2,3,4 b. circa 1828, d. before June, 1900
MotherElizabeth Jane Gardner1,2,3,4 b. June, 1828
     Philip Whitlock was buried at Whitlock Cemetery, State Road 612, about 1.5 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 20, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, daughter of William Washington Maxey and Virginia Adaline Conner, on July 27, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4,6 Philip Whitlock died on July 4, 1929 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3,4 He Floyd, July 6 - Philip Whitlock, 70, son of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth Gardner Whitlock, died at his home near town, July 4th, atter a long illness. He leaves widow, but no children. The funeral services were conducted on Friday at Stonewall church by the Rev. Wm, Bailey, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment was in the Whitlock burying ground. Besides his widow he is survived by one brother, Shelburne, and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Whitlock Craghead. on July 7, 1929.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 92, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Carpenter7

Family

Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey b. July 9, 1868, d. August 2, 1953
Marriage*Philip Whitlock married Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, daughter of William Washington Maxey and Virginia Adaline Conner, on July 27, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Philip Whitlock obituary in the Jul 7, 1929 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delvina Miranda Whitlock obituary in the Aug 3, 1953 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Elam H. Pugh1,2,3

M, b. November 21, 1821, d. March 7, 1894
FatherWilliam Pugh b. 1785, d. May 9, 1859
MotherSusannah Wingate
     Elam H. Pugh was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on November 21, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Lydia Sowers, daughter of George Jacob Sowers and Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly, on October 12, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 Elam H. Pugh died on March 7, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.1,3

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Lydia Sowers b. August 15, 1821, d. November 26, 1902
Marriage*Elam H. Pugh married Lydia Sowers, daughter of George Jacob Sowers and Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly, on October 12, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Alice Conner death certificate.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lydia Sowers1

F, b. August 15, 1821, d. November 26, 1902
FatherGeorge Jacob Sowers1 b. July 2, 1794, d. April 13, 1880
MotherAnna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly1 b. February 12, 1799, d. May, 1874
     Lydia Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 15, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married Elam H. Pugh, son of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on October 12, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of October 12, 1847,her married name was Pugh. Lydia Sowers died on November 26, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.2,1

Family

Elam H. Pugh b. November 21, 1821, d. March 7, 1894
Marriage*She married Elam H. Pugh, son of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on October 12, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Alice Conner death certificate.

George Jacob Sowers1

M, b. July 2, 1794, d. April 13, 1880
FatherGeorge Sowers2,3,1 b. 1750, d. March 18, 1834
MotherAnna Elizabeth Spangler3 b. circa 1764, d. November, 1857
     George Jacob Sowers was born on July 2, 1794 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly, daughter of Jacob Epperly/Eberle Jr. and Catherine/Catharina Sowers/Saurs, on April 10, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 George Jacob Sowers died on April 13, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.1

Census Records

1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly b. February 12, 1799, d. May, 1874
Marriage*George Jacob Sowers married Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly, daughter of Jacob Epperly/Eberle Jr. and Catherine/Catharina Sowers/Saurs, on April 10, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.
  4. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.

Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly1

F, b. February 12, 1799, d. May, 1874
FatherJacob Epperly/Eberle Jr.2,1 b. circa 1762, d. April 9, 1849
MotherCatherine/Catharina Sowers/Saurs1 b. circa 1766, d. after 1840
     Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 12, 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married George Jacob Sowers, son of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on April 10, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 As of April 10, 1820,her married name was Sowers. Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly died in May, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.1

Family

George Jacob Sowers b. July 2, 1794, d. April 13, 1880
Marriage*She married George Jacob Sowers, son of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on April 10, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.