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     Giles E. D. L. 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 He was born on November 17, 1868 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 2, 1869 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3

     Erasmus M. "Ras" Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 8, 1872 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, daughter of William Peter DeWeese and China Jane Muncy, on May 14, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Erasmus M. "Ras" Board died on February 6, 1916 at Pinnacle Camp, McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 43; Shot and killed by his nephew Fletcher DeWese while playing cards.^2,3

     Laura Elizabeth DeWeese was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,4 She was born on May 4, 1873 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,4 She married Erasmus M. "Ras" Board, son of Henry M. Board and Ona "Onie" Richards, on May 14, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of May 14, 1895,her married name was Board. Laura Elizabeth DeWeese married Joseph Henderson Austin, son of Joseph Austin and Rosannah "Rosa" Smith, on September 22, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of September 22, 1921,her married name was Austin. Laura Elizabeth DeWeese died on January 19, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^6,4

     Eula Marie Crawford was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on October 4, 1921 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of September 14, 1954,her married name was Conner.² She married Ray Leon Conner, son of Dennis Haden Conner and Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea, on September 14, 1954 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Eula Marie Crawford died on December 16, 1975 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 54.³ She Mrs. Eula Marie Crawford Conner, 54, of Switchback, was dead on arrival Tuesday at a Welch hospital following a long illness. She was born in Springton and was a daughter of Ora Hall Crawford of Coaldale and the late Marshall Crawford. She had been a resident of Switchback for the past 19 years and was a member of Maybeury United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Ray Conner of Princeton; one daughter, Mrs. Toni Brown of Switchback; one son, Jerry Conner of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Reginald (Violet) Gaither of Bluewell and Mrs. Kermit (Wada) Blizzard of Coaldale; one brother, Jack Crawford of Dresden, Tenn; one grandchild. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Bluefield-Princeton Road. on December 18, 1975.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0987.⁴ Chester Samuel Poage was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 22, 1894 at Weddle, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 22, 1895.^1,4,5,3 He married Minnie A. Craghead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on January 12, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 Chester Samuel Poage died on November 13, 1967 at age 73.³

     Minnie A. Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 14, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Chester Samuel Poage, son of Samuel Crawford Poage and Celia Exona Earles, on January 12, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of January 12, 1915,her married name was Poage. Minnie A. Craghead died on November 10, 1969 at age 77.²

     Matilda Sally Green was born circa 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married Benjamin Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on November 20, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of November 20, 1823,her married name was Reed.

     Isaac Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana; His tombstone says "age 34 yrs., 11 mo., 25 days at death."^2,5 He was born on January 3, 1827 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,5 He married Nancy Emery on November 23, 1851 at Miami Co., Indiana.^2,4 Isaac Reed died on December 28, 1861 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 34.^2,5

     Clarence William "Bill" Cline was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia. His Social Security Number was 236-09-2692.⁴ He was born on July 21, 1904 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.^5,4,3 He married Lucille Ellavene Conner, daughter of Noah Dickerson "Dick" Conner and Hattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea, on July 21, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,6,7 Clarence William "Bill" Cline died on January 29, 1995 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3587.⁸ James Huffman "Hoff" Prillaman was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He was born on July 14, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,6,5 He married Goldie Virginia King, daughter of Thomas Merritt King and Martha Ann "Mattie" Yates, on July 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia; No children.^6,1,2,4,5 James Huffman "Hoff" Prillaman died on April 12, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76; The Aldridge book has a death date of Apr 18, 1979.^1,5

     Ima Pal Isaac was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-86-6978.⁴ She was born on October 9, 1901 at Surry Co., North Carolina; The Florida Death Index has a birth date of Oct 9, 1904.^4,5,3 As of January 1, 1930,her married name was Conner.² She married William Lee "Bill" Conner, son of Noah Dickerson "Dick" Conner and Hattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea, on January 1, 1930 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,3 Ima Pal Isaac died on December 1, 1986 at Cape Canaveral, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 85.^5,3 She Ima Pal Conner, 82, of Box 166, McComas, died Monday in a Cape Canaveral, Fla., hospital. Born in Surry County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Marion and Betty Jane Norman Isaacs. She had lived in McComas for 56 years and was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Conner in 1979. Survivors: son, Douglas Conner of Bluefield; daughters, Mrs. Jewel E. Newman of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Natalie O. Workman of Merritt Island, Fla; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Entombment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell. on December 3, 1986.³

     Robert Earnest Mathena was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-10-7223.⁴ He was born on November 3, 1903 at Switchback, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Carlyn Gay Conner, daughter of Noah Dickerson "Dick" Conner and Hattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea, on June 1, 1926.^1,5,3 Robert Earnest Mathena died on August 27, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^1,4,3 He Robert Ernest Mathena, 94, of 1902 W. Main St., Princeton, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, at Glenwood Park Retirement Village. Born Nov. 3, 1903, at Elkhorn, he was a son of the late Charles Henry Mathena and Cora Alice Patrick Mathena. He was lovingly cared for by his family and the staff of Glenwood Park Retirement Village. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Princeton, the United Methodist Men and the Men’s Bible Class. He was a member of the Princeton Old Guard of the United Methodist Church. He was a retired coal miner at McComas and he was a retired employee of Mercer County Schools. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carlyn Gay Connor Mathena; two sons, Gerald and Charles Mathena; and two brothers. Survivors include four sons, Leroy Mathena of Princeton, Larry Mathena of Oxford, Pa., Lonnie K. Mathena of Havre De Grace, Md., and Robert Wayne Mathena of Grenada, West Indies; five daughters, Vera K. Baldwin of Baltimore, Md., Thelma K. Parks of Winston-Salem, N.C., June M. Bethoulle of Baltimore, Gay L. Coulter of Vilas, Colo., and Freda J. Hildgartner of Baltimore; two sisters; 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on August 30, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7218.¹ Tracy Daniel King was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 4, 1908 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Alma Ernestine Conner, daughter of Noah Dickerson "Dick" Conner and Hattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea, on April 14, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 Tracy Daniel King died on February 1, 1946 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 37; Died of lung cancer.¹

     Kent Jewell Stephens was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-09-2788.⁴ He was born on June 18, 1903 at Burton, Giles Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.^4,2,5 He married Alma Ernestine Conner, daughter of Noah Dickerson "Dick" Conner and Hattie Margie "Mattie" Kingrea, on May 6, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^6,7,1 Kent Jewell Stephens died on May 22, 1982 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^5,3 He Kent J. Stephens, 78, of Springville, Va., died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. Born in Burton, Va., he was a son of the late James G. and Naomi Scott Stephens. He was employed as a miner with the Sagamore Mine Co., retiring from the Ossitt Funiture Co. in Bluefield, Va. He was a veteran of World War I. He was preceded in death by two sons, one brother, and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma C. King Stephens; three sons, Anthony K. Stephens of Springville, Barry Gene King of Falls Mills, Va., and Richard T. King of Gainsville, Va; six daughters, Delores S. Fortune of Virginia Beach, Va., Jewell S. Potts of Norfolk, Va., Donna K. Stout and Mrs. Beanna K. Stinson, both of Springville, Sandra K. McClanahan of Bluefield, and Norma K. Israel of Walnut Creek, Calif; one brother, Frank Stephens of Montcalm; 27 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Grandview Memory Gardens. on May 24, 1982.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-9726.³ Julia Margueritte "Marge" Meadows was buried at Union Cemetery, Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. She was born on June 25, 1925 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4 As of January 26, 1951,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Hubert Edgar "Herb" Conner Sr., son of Fayette Conner and Lucy Ellen Austin, on January 26, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5 Julia Margueritte "Marge" Meadows died on January 10, 1979 at Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 53.⁴

     Calvin Warren Belcher Calvin Warren Belcher, 92, of Garwood, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Bower's Hospice House in Beckley. Calvin was born in Covel, WV to Ira V. and May Lafferty Belcher on January 11, 1924. He was a proud Army Veteran and one of the last of the great generation serving during World War II from 1943 to 1946 in Rhineland and Austria. Calvin was a trackman for the Virginia Railroad from 1943 until his retirement in 1984 when it became N&W and then Norfolk and Southern. He repaired and replaced track on the railroad and kept the right-of-way clean and walked many, many miles of track. He loved the railroad. He loved baseball and his home life, but most of all he loved his family. Calvin was a member of the Herndon Free Will Baptist Church, taking membership in 1985. In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by 19 days by his beloved wife of 67 years Dorothy Jean Conner Belcher. Also, one daughter Sharon Belcher Hall in 1994, one son, Steven Warren Belcher in 2011, two brothers, Ova and Estil and three sisters, Nellie, Wanda and Virginia. Calvin is survived by three children: Roger Belcher of Garwood, Phyllis Jennings and husband David of Princeton, and Carolyn Belcher of Garwood; Six grandchildren: Teresa Turrisi and husband Tony, Mark Hall and wife Kelly, Roger Dale Belcher, Jr., Cindy Jennings, Amanda Belcher and Nicholas Belcher; Four Great-Grandchildren: Carmine Turrisi, Nathan and Bryson Hall and Braelynn Hall, the apple of his eye; One sister: Helen Fitzgerald; Many nephews and nieces, church family and friends.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 11, 1924 at Covell, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Dorothy Jean Conner, daughter of Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner and Gracie Ann Austin, on August 5, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^{5,6,7,8,9,10,1,2,3} Calvin Warren Belcher died on December 12, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^4,3

     Eva Fay Johnston Eva Fay Johnston Conner, age 90, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023, at the Greenfield Skilled Nursing Center. Fay was born on October 19, 1932, in Rock, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Andrew Johnston and Eva (Davis) Johnston. Fay was a long-time member of the Bainbridge Church of Christ. Fay graduated from nurses training in June of 1954. She married the love of her life, Hendsley, on February 16, 1954, in York, South Carolina, and while Fay was finishing her schooling, her and Hendsley hid their marriage because they were in violation of the "no married women" policy by the nursing school. While Hendsley was serving in the United States Air Force, Fay worked at several hospitals through the years. Upon his retirement, they moved to Highland County, Fay began working at the Highland District Hospital, and after 13 years she retired in 1992. She enjoyed reading, and she loved her time traveling to all 50 states with her husband in their motorhome. She loved her family and will be greatly missed. Fay is survived by her husband of 69 years, Hendsley "Hench" Randoph "Randy" Conner; son, Kevin Conner; daughter, Kathy Lynn (Ken) Ventura; grandson, Frank Randolph (Stephanie) Ventura; granddaughter, Brandi Jade Ventura; two brothers, Bobby Johnston and Doug Johnston; a sister, Mary Ann Cox and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Randolph Conner; four brothers, Ralph, Andrew, Ken, and Dick Johnston; four sisters, Billie Stump, Joyce Carre, Carol Dalton, and Barbara Alderman. Burial will take place in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 19, 1932 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She married Hendsley Randolph Conner, son of Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner and Gracie Ann Austin, on February 16, 1954 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^5,3,4 As of February 16, 1954,her married name was Conner.³ Eva Fay Johnston died on August 3, 2023 at age 90.³

     Mildred Maxine King Our precious mother, Mildred King Conner of Glenwood, WV, died. August 25, 2023. She was 89 years old. Mildred was born the daughter of John E. and Gladys Holloway King in Rock, WV on April 10, 1934. She graduated from Princeton High School and was employed by G.C. Murphy Co. until her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Donald Ray Conner. Donald had enlisted in the US Air Force prior to their marriage. They spent the early years of their marriage traveling across the USA and raising their three daughters together. Mildred was employed at Ched's on Stafford Drive after their return to WV to be close to family. She retired to become Donald's full-time caregiver. She was his rock as he battled Multiple Sclerosis and cancer and was devastated when he died. She frequently said "I was born a King, but he always treated me like a queen." They were married for 54 years. Mildred dearly loved her family and friends. She was a kind and tender hearted woman who was loved by all who knew her. She was a devoted daughter and often proclaimed that her mother "was the best mother in the world!" Mildred inherited her mother's gentle nature and sweet smile. Although our hearts are broken, we can take comfort knowing that there was a joyful reunion in heaven. In addition to her parents and husband, Mildred was preceded in death by a sister and six brothers: Nellie Salyer Smallridge, Thomas (Manuel) King, Junior King, James (Jimmy) King, John E. King, Jr., Harold (Corky) King, Sr. and Fredrick (Freddy) King. She leaves behind a host of nephews and nieces. Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters: Donna (Galen) Morris of Floyd, VA; Deborah (Bobby) Honaker of Princeton, WV; Diana (R. Courtney) Fiery of Bluefield, VA, and one sister, Barbara Vohsen of St. Lewis, MO. Her legacy includes six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and two great great granddaughters. Mildred was a devout Christian and was a member of the Fairview Christian Community Church until she moved into the Glenwood Retirement Village. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the love & care given to their mother by the staff at Glenwood Healthcare for the past 9 years. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Donald in Roselawn Cemetery, Princeton, WV. Mildred's grandsons, Glen (Allen) Hubbard, Jr., Steven Morris, Matthew Fiery and Great-grandson Ryan Rose will serve as pallbearers.⁵ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 10, 1934 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 She married Donald Ray Conner, son of Doctor Huff "Doc" Conner and Gracie Ann Austin, on December 5, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of December 5, 1953,her married name was Conner.⁴ Mildred Maxine King died on August 25, 2023 at West Virginia at age 89.⁵

     Edwin Sankey King was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on April 18, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4 He died on December 9, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.^1,7,2,4

     Leslie Wade Hall Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-14-1378.¹⁰ He was born on July 6, 1894 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card and the Veterans Administration Master Index have a birth year of 1895.^{10,1,11,3,4,5,6,7} He married Inez Elizabeth Poff, daughter of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on September 28, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Leslie Wade Hall Sr. died on August 10, 1967 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^10,3,4,5

     John Fleming Furrow Served in the VA Fifty-fourth Infantry.³ He was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 East 67th Street, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on April 18, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on August 28, 1863 at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 23; Died during the Civil War. Buried in the Confederate mound.^2,5,6

     Nancy A. Moore was born circa 1804 at Virginia. She married Joel Sweeney/Swinney, son of Benjamin "Ben" Sweeney/Swinney, on November 1, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 1, 1824,her married name was Sweeney/Swinney. Nancy A. Moore died circa 1894.

     Benjamin "Ben" Sweeney/Swinney Benjamin was a preacher in Franklin Co., Virginia, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, as listed in "Virginia Court Order Bk. 4" Pg. 127. By 1805, Benjamin owned land along Nicholas Creek, as does his father, Edmund of Prince Edward Co., Virginia. Benjamin's will is in Will Book 2, (1812-1825) pg. 329 of Franklin Co., Virginia. In the 1810 census of Franklin Co., Benjamin is listed in the 26 to 45 year age group. This would mean he was born between 1765 and 1784. In July and August of 1791, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, Benjamin brought suit against Redmond Cody, and was awarded 2 pound, 2 shillings, and 6 pence. His witness for the July session was Rubin Compton, a neighbor. Will of Benjamin Sweeney, 1823 Franklin County Will Book 2, Page 529, 1812-1825 In the name of God Amen I Benjamin Sweeney of the County of Franklin and state of Virginia being very weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make ordain this my last will and Testament and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it does god to bless me in this life I give demand and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First I give and bequeath as much of personally property as will discharge all just and lawful debts. Item I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Sweeney my dearly and beloved wife all my real and personal property to be for her benefit during her life or widowhood. If the said Elizabeth Sweeney should marry the said estate is to be the personally part is to be equally divided between Joel and Jonathan Sweeney. The lands at the death or the marriage of their mother is to be divided between Joel and Jonathan Sweeney. Joel Sweeney is to have the upper part of the said land lying on the north side of the said land. The dividing line between Joel and Jonathan Sweeney is to begin at the level towards the hollow field and a chestnut tree and thence from the chestnut north east and south west from the same. Item I give also unto Rebacca Moore the wife of William Moore five dollars to be paid out of my personalty estate if it remains at the end of her mothers widowhood or decease. Item I also give unto Ann Sweeney one bed and furniture to be her lawful right and property and one little wheel and cotton cards. I likewise constitute make and ordain Abraham Jones and Moses Jinney the executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow and revoke and disamerict and every other former wills legacies and execution by me in any wise named and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In willingness whereby I have hereunto set my hand and seal seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three. Benjamin Sweeney (seal) Test. John Knoles Joel Sweeney Johnnathan Sweeney At a court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 5th day of January 1824. This last will and Testament of Benajmin Swinney, deceased was produced in Court by Moses Jinney and of the Executor herein named and proved by the oath of Joel Swinney and Jonathan Swinney two of the subseriting witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the Said Moses Jinney who made oath according the law and together with John Jones his security entered into and acknowledged his hand on the penalty of four hundred dollars certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form liberty being reserved to Abraham Jones the other executor herein named to join in the probate when ever he shall think fit. Teste Caleb Tate cfc. He was born circa 1760 at Ireland? He died circa December, 1823 at Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.

     Benjamin Sweeney/Swinney was born on November 23, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Catherine "Fanny" Underwood on July 7, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Benjamin Sweeney/Swinney died on August 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49; Died of consumption.²

     Catherine "Fanny" Underwood was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 30, 1832 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.² She married Benjamin Sweeney/Swinney, son of Jonathan "Jack" Sweeney/Swinney and Dicey Parker, on July 7, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 7, 1853,her married name was Sweeney/Swinney. Catherine "Fanny" Underwood died on March 18, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.²