Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Mary Elizabeth Rierson

F, b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904

Father

Charles Rierson^1,2 b. 1810, d. June 14, 1865

Mother

Jane Flinchum^1,2

Mary Elizabeth Rierson was born on August 6, 1843 at North Carolina.^1,2 She married William Jacob Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 17, 1870,her married name was Poff. Mary Elizabeth Rierson died on November 26, 1904 at age 61.^1,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 385, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 95, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

William Jacob Poff b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Rierson married William Jacob Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Joseph David "Joe" Poff+^2,3,6,7 b. August 17, 1871, d. July 21, 1952
Charles William "Charlie" Poff+^2,8,6,3,7,9 b. February 24, 1873, d. June 28, 1941
James Samuel A. Poff+^2,8,3,7 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
George Thomas Poff+^2,3 b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
John Lee Poff+^2,8,3 b. October 14, 1878, d. March 8, 1960
Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff+^2,10,8,5,9 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
Riley Martin Poff^2,8,5 b. April 19, 1882, d. December 22, 1970
Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff+^2,8,5,7 b. July 5, 1884, d. January 28, 1958
Posey Curtis Poff+^2,5,7,9 b. April 1, 1888, d. January 23, 1968

Citations

[S47] Barbara Stanley, "Ancestors of Mary E. Rierson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 7, 2003.
[S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson^1,2

F, b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938

Father

Moses Dickerson² b. October 21, 1810

Mother

Sarah Pugh²

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson was born in April, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Daniel M. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on March 11, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 11, 1880,her married name was Poff. Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson Lou Poff was charged with taking the life of her infant born in July of 1906. She was found not guilty on July 21, 1908 on July 21, 1908.⁴ As of September 2, 1921,her married name was Mallory.⁵ She married John G. Mallory on September 2, 1921 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson and John G. Mallory were divorced in December, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson died on June 16, 1938 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁷

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 274, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 43, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 350, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Enumerated as living next door to her husband (or former husband) John G. Mallory¹¹

Family 1

Daniel M. Poff b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910

Marriage*

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson married Daniel M. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on March 11, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

James Bostonia "Boss" Poff+^1,3,7 b. January 6, 1881, d. May 27, 1919
Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff+³ b. May 1, 1883, d. June 9, 1965
Pearlie Jane Poff³ b. May 7, 1885, d. July 17, 1963
Viola Ellen Poff+^9,3,7 b. April 9, 1889, d. December 9, 1971
William M. "Willie" Poff+^9,3,12,7 b. January, 1891, d. April 3, 1921
Everette Banyon Poff+^9,3,13,7 b. March 16, 1892, d. November 3, 1964
John Henry Wyatt Poff+^9,3,14,7 b. April 10, 1897, d. May 13, 1921
Thomas Roy Poff+^9,3,10,7 b. April 10, 1900, d. October 9, 1943
Infant Poff⁴ b. July, 1906, d. July, 1906

Family 2

John G. Mallory b. circa 1859

Marriage*

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson married John G. Mallory on September 2, 1921 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6

Divorce*

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson and John G. Mallory were divorced in December, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1691] W. W. Gardner, Records of Death - Book 8, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Apr 3, 1921.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S1689] W. W. Gardner, Records of Death - Book 6, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1920 - Dec 24, 1921.

Catherine E. "Kate" Corell^1,2

F, b. February 11, 1853, d. October 25, 1929

Father

Henry H. Correll^1,2 b. January 8, 1823, d. January 2, 1908

Mother

Sarah Mangus^1,2 b. December 27, 1830, d. February 12, 1911

Catherine E. "Kate" Corell was buried at Correll Cemetery Family, 638 Union Valley Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Buried without a headstone.³ She was born on February 11, 1853 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Moses D. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 23, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 23, 1880,her married name was Poff. Catherine E. "Kate" Corell died on October 25, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 66, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 237, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 272, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1900

Farmer⁴

1910

Farmer⁵

Family

Moses D. Poff b. January 19, 1860, d. May 15, 1893

Marriage*

Catherine E. "Kate" Corell married Moses D. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 23, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff+^4,7 b. October 19, 1882, d. August 24, 1957
Harlowe Chatmond "Harley" "Harry" Poff+^4,8,2 b. April 24, 1884, d. July 30, 1965
Lavie Evebelle Poff+^4,9,7 b. November 5, 1887, d. April 4, 1976
Ozelio Almer "Ozello" Poff+^5,4,9 b. March 27, 1890, d. October 23, 1987
Oliver Blane Poff+^5,4,9,2 b. November 17, 1892, d. December 22, 1981

Citations

[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S241] Joy Kennedy Horton (e-mail address), Correll Cemetery.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lavie E. Booth obituary in the Apr 7, 1976 edition.

James Samuel A. Poff^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960

Father

William Jacob Poff^7,2,8,5,6 b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Rierson^7,2,8,5 b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904

James Samuel A. Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,6 He was born on November 1, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9,2,4,5,6 He married Lucy Mahala Manning, daughter of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,6 James Samuel A. Poff died on December 30, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^9,3,6 He James Samuel Poff, 86, of Rt. 7, Roanoke, died Friday morning at his home. Survivors include five sons, T. R. and S. R. Poff, both of Roanoke; Ralph and N. C. Poff, W. I. Poff, Fredericksburg; a daughter, Mrs. I. E. Conner, Salem; three brothers, George and Riley Poff, both of Stanford, Fl; Posey Poff, Lynchburg; 36 grandchildren, 65 great grand children, and four great grand children. Burial will be in Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 31, 1960.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 385, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1900

Dwelling 254, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1910

Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

1920

Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1930

Dwelling 5, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1940

Dwelling 166, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1950

Dwelling 25, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁷

Occupation

1900		Farmer¹²
1910		Farmer¹³
1920		Farmer¹⁴
1930		Farmer¹⁵
1940		Farmer¹⁶
1950		Farmer¹⁷

Family

Lucy Mahala Manning b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958

Marriage*

James Samuel A. Poff married Lucy Mahala Manning, daughter of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,6

Children

Tonzie Royoo Poff+^12,13,1,3,6 b. October 14, 1897, d. June 23, 1971
Ila Gay Poff+^12,13,1 b. June 29, 1898, d. May 11, 1992
Sherman Riley Poff+^{13,14,3,18,6,19} b. April 26, 1901, d. June 3, 1992
Noah Curtis Poff+^13,14,3,18,6 b. February 7, 1903, d. June 20, 1994
Nannie Byer Poff+^13,14,1,6 b. February 16, 1906, d. March 11, 1937
William Ira Poff+^{13,14,3,6,20,18} b. February 16, 1906, d. May 11, 1967
James Ralph Poff Sr.+^{14,15,3,16,6,20} b. March 29, 1918, d. July 28, 1973

Citations

[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Samuel Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 1960 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Lucy Mahaley Poff obituary in the Feb 20, 1958 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lucy Mahala Manning^1,2

F, b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958

Father

William Pleasant Manning^3,4,5,6 b. August 13, 1849, d. May, 1906

Mother

Priscilla Ann Conner^3,4,5,6 b. August 3, 1854, d. June 19, 1931

Lucy Mahala Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 2, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,5,6 She married James Samuel A. Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9,6 As of October 28, 1896,her married name was Poff. Lucy Mahala Manning died on February 12, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,9,6 She Mrs. Lucy Mahaley Poff, 79, died Wednesday night at her home in Roanoke County. Surviving are her husband, James S. Poff, a daughter and five sons; three sisters and five brothers. Among the sisters are Mrs. Nannie King, Floyd County. Interment was at Head of the River Church, Floyd County. on February 20, 1958.⁹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 164, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 254, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 5, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 166, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 25, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Family

James Samuel A. Poff b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960

Marriage*

Lucy Mahala Manning married James Samuel A. Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9,6

Children

Tonzie Royoo Poff+^10,11,1,6 b. October 14, 1897, d. June 23, 1971
Ila Gay Poff+^10,11,1 b. June 29, 1898, d. May 11, 1992
Sherman Riley Poff+^{11,12,16,6,17} b. April 26, 1901, d. June 3, 1992
Noah Curtis Poff+^11,12,16,6 b. February 7, 1903, d. June 20, 1994
Nannie Byer Poff+^11,12,1,6 b. February 16, 1906, d. March 11, 1937
William Ira Poff+^11,12,6,2,16 b. February 16, 1906, d. May 11, 1967
James Ralph Poff Sr.+^12,13,14,6,2 b. March 29, 1918, d. July 28, 1973

Citations

[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Lucy Mahaley Poff obituary in the Feb 20, 1958 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elbert Wilson Pearman^1,2,3

M, b. February 5, 1880, d. October 9, 1925

Elbert Wilson Pearman was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on February 5, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter, on January 24, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Elbert Wilson Pearman died on October 9, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^1,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 121, District 84, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 407, District 64, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1910

Mining store manager⁶

1920

Coal company store manager⁷

Family

Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner b. March 26, 1882, d. September 4, 1970

Marriage*

Elbert Wilson Pearman married Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter, on January 24, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3

Children

Nellie Lavinia Pearman^1,6,8 b. February 23, 1902, d. November 19, 1917
Ruth Corrine Pearman¹ b. January 14, 1904, d. May 17, 1906
John Watson Pearman+^{6,7,3,9,10,11} b. November 23, 1905, d. August 9, 1969
Merle Conner Pearman+^6,7,12 b. December 27, 1907, d. May 26, 1992
Jean Louise Pearman+^13,7,3 b. May 13, 1910, d. August 25, 1989
Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr.+^{1,13,7,3,9,11} b. April 22, 1913, d. February 15, 1968
Virginia Elizabeth Pearman¹ b. October 16, 1915, d. June 28, 1916
Thomas Monroe Pearman¹¹ b. October 18, 1920, d. May 21, 1943
James Ellwood Pearman Sr.+^13,9,14,11 b. August 29, 1925, d. March 14, 2010

Citations

[S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nellie Pearman death certificate.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Thomas Monroe Pearman obituary in the May 25, 1943 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Pearman obituary in the Mar 15, 2010 edition.

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. April 22, 1913, d. February 15, 1968

Father

Elbert Wilson Pearman^1,2,9,3,6,8 b. February 5, 1880, d. October 9, 1925

Mother

Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner^{1,2,9,10,3,4,6,11,8} b. March 26, 1882, d. September 4, 1970

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on April 22, 1913 at Switchback, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7 He married Verna Lewis Sisson, daughter of Wilbur Clarence Sisson and Ada Missouri Shank, on March 18, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,12,5,6 Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. and Verna Lewis Sisson were divorced on October 1, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. died on February 15, 1968 at Radford, Virginia, at age 54.^1,2,3 He Elbert Wilson Pearman, 54, died Thursday in Radford. He was maintenance supervisor for the Montgomery County School Board. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. H. W. Dean, Newport News, Mrs. Alice Durham, Shawsville; a son, Thomas M. Pearman, Shawsville; his mother, Mrs. Lavinia Pearman, Shawsville; two sisters, Mrs. E. B. Gibson, Mrs. A. Wills, Shawsville; two brothers, John W. Pearman, James E. Pearman, Shawsville. The funeral will be at White Memorial Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. on February 16, 1968.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 407, District 64, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 244, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 89, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 142, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1940

Weather stripper installer¹¹

1950

Carpenter¹³

Family

Verna Lewis Sisson b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011

Marriage*

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. married Verna Lewis Sisson, daughter of Wilbur Clarence Sisson and Ada Missouri Shank, on March 18, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,12,5,6

Divorce*

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. and Verna Lewis Sisson were divorced on October 1, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5

Children

Nell Wilson Pearman^2,12,6,13
Thomas Monroe Pearman III+^2,12,4,13 b. March 20, 1945, d. August 1, 2020
Alice Jane Pearman^2,12,6,4,13

Citations

[S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Elbert Wilson Pearman obituary in the Feb 16, 1968 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Thomas Monroe Pearman obituary in the May 25, 1943 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Verna Lewis Sisson^1,2,3,4

F, b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011

Father

Wilbur Clarence Sisson^1,5,4 b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967

Mother

Ada Missouri Shank^1,5,4 b. 1879, d. 1966

Verna Lewis Sisson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 19, 1913 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr., son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, on March 18, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of March 18, 1938,her married name was Pearman.³ Verna Lewis Sisson and Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. were divorced on October 1, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Verna Lewis Sisson died on January 8, 2011 at Virginia at age 97.⁵ She Verna Sisson Pearman, 97, of Shawsville, Va., departed this life on Saturday, January 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Ada Sisson, brother, Bud Sisson, and husband, Elbert W. Pearman. She is survived by her children, Nell Wilson Shifflett and husband, Dennis, Thomas M. Pearman, III and wife, Martha, and Alice Jane Quesenberry and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Amy Donathan, Tony Pearman and wife, Amy, Dean Durham and wife, Ann, and Darian Durham; great-grandchildren, Carlotta Donathan, Savanna Donathan, Dallas Durham, Devin Durham, Gabe Miller, and Alexandra Nance; great-greatgrandchildren, Mia and Jessup Donathan; and numerous friends. She was a high school English teacher in Shawsville for 35 years, retiring in 1978. She enjoyed teaching, she loved her students, and is probably most remembered for the quotes that she had her students memorize. Seven scholarships have been donated to students from the Verna S. Pearman Scholarship Fund since it was established in 2004. She served as a volunteer at Montgomery Regional Hospital for 17 years after retiring from teaching. She was a life-long member of White Memorial United Methodist Church in Shawsville and served as their organist for many years. She was a world traveler for as long as her health allowed. She will be remembered and greatly missed by all who loved her. A private intombment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 10, 2011.⁵

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 142, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1950

Music teacher⁶

Family

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. b. April 22, 1913, d. February 15, 1968

Marriage*

Verna Lewis Sisson married Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr., son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, on March 18, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4

Divorce*

Verna Lewis Sisson and Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. were divorced on October 1, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Nell Wilson Pearman^1,5,4,6
Thomas Monroe Pearman III+^1,5,6 b. March 20, 1945, d. August 1, 2020
Alice Jane Pearman^1,5,4,6

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Wilbur Clarence Sisson^1,2,3

M, b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967

Father

George William "Willie" Sisson² b. April 10, 1854, d. March 4, 1941

Mother

Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone² b. October 17, 1857, d. December 7, 1925

His Social Security Number was 719-07-9917.⁴ Wilbur Clarence Sisson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 28, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ada Missouri Shank on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Wilbur Clarence Sisson died on September 26, 1967 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.²

Family

Ada Missouri Shank b. 1879, d. 1966

Marriage*

He married Ada Missouri Shank on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.²

Child

Verna Lewis Sisson+^5,6,7 b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
[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&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ada Missouri Shank¹

F, b. 1879, d. 1966

Ada Missouri Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1879 at Virginia.^2,1 She married Wilbur Clarence Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ As of December 24, 1902,her married name was Sisson.³ Ada Missouri Shank died in 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1

Family

Wilbur Clarence Sisson b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967

Marriage*

She married Wilbur Clarence Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³

Child

Verna Lewis Sisson+^4,5,6 b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011

Citations

[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&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thomas Monroe Pearman III^1,2,3

M, b. March 20, 1945, d. August 1, 2020

Father

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr.^4,5,6,7 b. April 22, 1913, d. February 15, 1968

Mother

Verna Lewis Sisson^4,5,7 b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011

Thomas Monroe Pearman III married Martha Dickerson.⁴ Thomas Monroe Pearman III was born on March 20, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 1, 2020 at Virginia at age 75.² He Thomas Monroe Pearman III, 75, of Shawsville passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He will perhaps be most remembered as an educator who, after teaching for more than 20 years in Roanoke City Schools, went on to create the aeronautics program for the Roanoke City Magnet School where he taught many young men and women to fly. The only thing he ever failed at was retirement, working up until the end — complaining and loving every minute of it. He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Tony and his wife, Amy; and grandchildren, Alex and Gabe. Also, by amazing sisters on both sides of the family, Nell, Alice, Debbie, Peggy, and Lisa as well as their husbands, children, and siblings too numerous to name. on August 4, 2020.²

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 142, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Martha Dickerson

Marriage*

Thomas Monroe Pearman III married Martha Dickerson.⁴

Child

Anthony Lane "Tony" Pearman^5,2

Citations

[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Monroe Pearman, III obituary in the Aug 4, 2020 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Elbert Wilson Pearman obituary in the Feb 16, 1968 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Mose Poff^1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1872, d. January 20, 1947

Father

Jonathan Poff^1,4,2 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920

Mother

Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale^1,4,2 b. circa 1849, d. circa 1884

Samuel Mose Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He was born on February 7, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,2,3 He married Lucy Ellen Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,2 Samuel Mose Poff died on January 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^5,2,3 He S. Mose Poff, 75, of Floyd county, died Monday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy E. Poff, a sister and five brothers: Mrs. betty Walters, Roanoke; Tilden Poff, Jorden Poff, Curtis Poff, Roanoke; Jerry Poff, Newport; and Zack Poff, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted at the Head of the River church, Floyd county. on January 23, 1947.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 195, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 218, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 109, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 160, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 180, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 106, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁹
1910		Farmer¹⁰
1920		Farmer¹¹
1930		Farmer¹²
1940		Farmer¹³

Family

Lucy Ellen Poff b. October 31, 1869, d. February 19, 1950

Marriage*

Samuel Mose Poff married Lucy Ellen Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,2

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the S. Mose Poff obituary in the Jan 23, 1947 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George William "Willie" Sisson^1,2

M, b. April 10, 1854, d. March 4, 1941

Father

James Madison Sisson^1,3 b. October 4, 1831, d. November 23, 1900

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon^1,3 b. March 7, 1834, d. September 13, 1884

George William "Willie" Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on April 10, 1854 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 He married Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone on January 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 George William "Willie" Sisson died on March 4, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,3

Family

Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone b. October 17, 1857, d. December 7, 1925

Marriage*

He married Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone on January 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Wilbur Clarence Sisson+² b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967
George Leonard Sisson+^2,6 b. June 21, 1885, d. October 7, 1963
Dudley Ralph Sisson+² b. June 25, 1888, d. December 8, 1953

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
[S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone^1,2,3

F, b. October 17, 1857, d. December 7, 1925

Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on October 17, 1857 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 She married George William "Willie" Sisson, son of James Madison Sisson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, on January 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 18, 1876,her married name was Sisson.¹ Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone died on December 7, 1925 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.²

Family

George William "Willie" Sisson b. April 10, 1854, d. March 4, 1941

Marriage*

She married George William "Willie" Sisson, son of James Madison Sisson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, on January 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Wilbur Clarence Sisson+³ b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967
George Leonard Sisson+^3,5 b. June 21, 1885, d. October 7, 1963
Dudley Ralph Sisson+³ b. June 25, 1888, d. December 8, 1953

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
[S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Mary Landis Sowers^1,2,3

F, b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968

Father

Osbourne Walter Sowers^1,2,3 b. September 24, 1862, d. August 17, 1951

Mother

Mary Alice Howery^1,2,3 b. October 8, 1869, d. December 2, 1943

Mary Landis Sowers was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2786.³ She was born on January 15, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Matthew "Mat" Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 26, 1907,her married name was Conner. As of July 2, 1913,her married name was Tolbert.⁵ Mary Landis Sowers married Charles Dabney Tolbert on July 2, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Mary Landis Sowers died on November 6, 1968 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.² She Mrs. Mary Landis Tolbert, 79, of Cunard died Wednesday in an Oak Hill hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1889, in Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late Osborne and Mary Alice Howery Sowers. She was a member of the Gatewood Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles D. Tolbert, three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Attard of Dearborn, Mich., Mrs. Marie Lamar of Oak Hill and Mrs. George Tomlinson of Roanoke, Va; two brothers, W. T. of Cunard and John Sowers of Pilot, Va; seven sisters, Mrs. Willie Jennings and Mrs. Nellie Huff, both of Christiansburg, Va., Mrs. Ruth Reed and Mrs. Evie Shelor, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Lucy Hall of Princeton, Mrs. Daisy Tabor of Covington, Ga., and Mrs. Nannie Tolbert of Cunard, and five grandchildren. on November 7, 1968.²

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 17, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 181, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Matthew "Mat" Conner b. November 10, 1883, d. July 5, 1923

Marriage*

Mary Landis Sowers married Matthew "Mat" Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner^7,2,9,10,11 b. November 7, 1909, d. March 16, 1974

Family 2

Charles Dabney Tolbert b. March 7, 1887

Marriage*

Mary Landis Sowers married Charles Dabney Tolbert on July 2, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5

Citations

[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Landis Tolbert obituary in the Nov 7, 1968 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tolbert-Sowers marriage record.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Osbourne Walter Sowers^1,2

M, b. September 24, 1862, d. August 17, 1951

Father

Joseph Dawson Sowers² b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907

Mother

Julia Ann Slusher² b. November 22, 1834, d. September 24, 1872

Osbourne Walter Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 24, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Alice Howery, daughter of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on March 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Osbourne Walter Sowers died on August 17, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.¹

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Mary Alice Howery b. October 8, 1869, d. December 2, 1943

Marriage*

Osbourne Walter Sowers married Mary Alice Howery, daughter of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on March 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Mary Landis Sowers+^4,5,6 b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968
Joseph Reese Sowers+ b. May 4, 1895, d. October 9, 1928
Nellie Sowers+^7,5 b. July 30, 1911, d. July 28, 2008

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Landis Tolbert obituary in the Nov 7, 1968 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Alice Howery^1,2,3

F, b. October 8, 1869, d. December 2, 1943

Father

Preston Howery² b. August 31, 1820, d. February 15, 1917

Mother

Elizabeth Cannaday² b. February 5, 1826, d. June 2, 1914

Mary Alice Howery was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 8, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Osbourne Walter Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on March 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of March 11, 1886,her married name was Sowers. Mary Alice Howery died on December 2, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Osbourne Walter Sowers b. September 24, 1862, d. August 17, 1951

Marriage*

Mary Alice Howery married Osbourne Walter Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on March 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Mary Landis Sowers+^5,3,6 b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968
Joseph Reese Sowers+ b. May 4, 1895, d. October 9, 1928
Nellie Sowers+^7,3 b. July 30, 1911, d. July 28, 2008

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Landis Tolbert obituary in the Nov 7, 1968 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 18, 1885, d. March 20, 1947

Father

Rev. Giles Alexander Conner^2,5,6,7,4 b. March 29, 1842, d. November 19, 1918

Mother

Lucy Ann Showalter^2,5,6,7,4 b. June 6, 1854, d. May 15, 1907

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" 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.^1,7 She married William Robert Perry.^6,7,8 Her married name was Perry.⁶ Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner was born on January 18, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 16, 1887.^1,2,7,4 She married Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner, son of Thomas Unknown and Mary Isabel "Sis" Conner, on May 6, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; No parents were listed for Ellis on the marriage record but I believe the E. F. Conner on the marriage record is Ellis F. Conner.² Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner married William Raymond Hensley on April 30, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9 As of April 30, 1916,her married name was Hensley. Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner and William Raymond Hensley were divorced on July 3, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner died on March 20, 1947 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,9,6,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 328, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 199, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 75, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 89, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1940

Department store saleslady¹²

Family 1

William Robert Perry b. April 22, 1891, d. October 30, 1937

Marriage*

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner married William Robert Perry.^6,7,8

Family 2

Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner b. July 2, 1874, d. September 17, 1915

Marriage*

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner married Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner, son of Thomas Unknown and Mary Isabel "Sis" Conner, on May 6, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; No parents were listed for Ellis on the marriage record but I believe the E. F. Conner on the marriage record is Ellis F. Conner.²

Child

Elmer Conner¹¹ b. circa 1907

Family 3

William Raymond Hensley b. April 17, 1888, d. April 8, 1941

Marriage*

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner married William Raymond Hensley on April 30, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9

Divorce*

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner and William Raymond Hensley were divorced on July 3, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰

Citations

[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Robert Peery obituary in the Oct 31, 1937 edition.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Peter DeWeese^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 24, 1791, d. September 23, 1868

Father

William DeWeese b. circa 1761, d. circa 1812

Mother

Sarah Polly Hubble b. circa 1763, d. circa 1797

Peter DeWeese was born on July 24, 1791 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Esther Poff, daughter of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 15, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Peter DeWeese married Nancy Bird on May 5, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Peter DeWeese died on September 23, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^8,6

Census Records

1820

Blacksburg, Virginia

⁹

1820

Blacksburg, Virginia

The enumeration reads 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 16-26⁹

1830

Fayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia

The enumeration reads 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5-10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 30-40¹⁰

1840

Floyd Co., Virginia

The enumeration reads 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, and 1 female 40-49¹¹

1850

Dwelling 251, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1860

Dwelling 441, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1850

Farmer¹²

1860

Farmer¹³

Family 1

Esther Poff b. 1795, d. July 6, 1864

Marriage*

Peter DeWeese married Esther Poff, daughter of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 15, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4

Children

Jemima M. "Jane" DeWeese+^8,5 b. circa 1813
Cynthia DeWeese+¹⁴ b. circa 1815, d. October 10, 1869
Larkin DeWeese+⁷ b. circa 1816, d. April 17, 1895
Andrew Jackson DeWeese+^5,15 b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899
Lucinda DeWeese+^2,5 b. September, 1823
Harvey Preston DeWeese+ b. September 22, 1823, d. March 22, 1898
Matilda E. DeWeese+¹⁶ b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
Patterson DeWeese+^17,18 b. circa April 11, 1828, d. November 24, 1906
William DeWeese+¹² b. January 9, 1831, d. December 20, 1912
Julia DeWeese+^12,7 b. September 18, 1836, d. March 21, 1896

Family 2

Nancy Bird b. circa 1817

Marriage*

Peter DeWeese married Nancy Bird on May 5, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷

Citations

[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S462] Terry/ Walker Family Connections, online http://tribalpages.com/tribes/joysplace
[S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
[S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
[S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
[S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
[S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.

Andrew Jackson DeWeese^1,2

M, b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899

Father

Peter DeWeese^1,3 b. July 24, 1791, d. September 23, 1868

Mother

Esther Poff^1,3 b. 1795, d. July 6, 1864

Andrew Jackson DeWeese was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He Served as a Private, Co. H, 8^th VA Calvary, CSA & also in the 60^th VA Infantry, Co H, CSA.^1,4 He was born in 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Rozena Hall, daughter of Freeburn Hall and Catherine Pate, on September 7, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,5 Andrew Jackson DeWeese died on February 1, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4

Census Records

1840

Montgomery Co., Virginia

The enumeration reads 1 male 20-30 and 1 female 20-30⁶

1850

Dwelling 239, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1860

Dwelling 468, Mercer Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)

⁸

1870

Dwelling 39, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

1880

Dwelling 104, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1850		Farmer⁷
1870		Grist miller⁹
1880		Farmer¹⁰

Family

Rozena Hall b. 1822, d. July 21, 1899

Marriage*

Andrew Jackson DeWeese married Rozena Hall, daughter of Freeburn Hall and Catherine Pate, on September 7, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,5

Children

Julia Ann DeWeese+^11,8,7,9 b. circa 1841
Mary M. DeWeese+^11,8,7,12 b. April 30, 1842
Esther Catherine "Kate" DeWeese+^11,8,13,7 b. June 28, 1844, d. January 22, 1933
Matilda Jane DeWeese+^11,8,14,7 b. April 29, 1846, d. February 19, 1928
Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese+^1,8,11,7 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
Virginia E. DeWeese+^11,8 b. December 30, 1850, d. January 20, 1929
Liona Elizabeth DeWeese+^11,8,9 b. July 16, 1852, d. August 2, 1930
Sarah D. Grace DeWeese+^11,8,9 b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915
Freeburn Alexander DeWeese⁸ b. circa 1859
James Wesley DeWeese+^11,9,10,15 b. April 10, 1865

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
[S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
[S3262] Oakvale Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Esther Catherine Hearn death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Matilda Jane Thornton death certificate.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Eliza Jane Richards^1,2

F, b. May 5, 1876, d. January 10, 1950

Eliza Jane Richards was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on May 5, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Daniel Washington Walton, son of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 10, 1898,her married name was Walton. Eliza Jane Richards died on January 10, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 2, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 142, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 50, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 209, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1930

Boarding house housekeeper⁶

Family

Daniel Washington Walton b. May 16, 1876, d. May 17, 1960

Marriage*

Eliza Jane Richards married Daniel Washington Walton, son of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

George Ellis Walton+^5,4,2 b. February 3, 1899, d. April 12, 1926
Velira Gaines Walton+^5,4,2 b. September 12, 1900, d. September 18, 1983
Flora Dorsin? Walton+^5,4 b. July 15, 1902, d. November 19, 1999
Minnie Eva Walton^5,4,2 b. June 26, 1904, d. February 6, 1920
Nina Mary Walton^5,4,2 b. 1906, d. December 29, 1921
James Wellington Walton^5,4,7,2 b. February 11, 1909, d. December 5, 1972
Charlie Ralph Walton+^5,8 b. July 21, 1910, d. March 4, 2000
Frank Eurel "Frankie" Walton^5,7,2 b. December 7, 1912, d. April 15, 1971
Jesse Willard Walton+^6,8,9 b. June 21, 1920, d. April 17, 1984

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

George Ellis Walton^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 3, 1899, d. April 12, 1926

Father

Daniel Washington Walton^5,3,6,4 b. May 16, 1876, d. May 17, 1960

Mother

Eliza Jane Richards^5,6,4 b. May 5, 1876, d. January 10, 1950

George Ellis Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Laura Rebecca Wright.^2,7 George Ellis Walton was born on February 3, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on April 12, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 2, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 142, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1920

Laundry laborer⁵

Family

Laura Rebecca Wright b. May 26, 1904

Marriage*

George Ellis Walton married Laura Rebecca Wright.^2,7

Child

James Washington Walton+^1,2,7,8 b. January 14, 1923, d. April 29, 1989

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S531] P. K. Davies, "George Ellis Walton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 29, 2004.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Velira Gaines Walton^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 12, 1900, d. September 18, 1983

Father

Daniel Washington Walton^1,6,5 b. May 16, 1876, d. May 17, 1960

Mother

Eliza Jane Richards^1,6,5 b. May 5, 1876, d. January 10, 1950

Velira Gaines Walton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-18-6247.⁷ She was born on September 12, 1900 at Virginia.^7,4,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Furrow.² She married John Eldridge Furrow Sr. circa 1921.² Velira Gaines Walton died on September 18, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 2, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 142, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 87, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 37, District 81-10, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

John Eldridge Furrow Sr. b. March 16, 1900, d. February 17, 1993

Marriage*

Velira Gaines Walton married John Eldridge Furrow Sr. circa 1921.²

Children

John Eldridge "Johnny" Furrow Jr.+^2,9,8,10 b. April 14, 1922, d. January 1, 1945
Charles Edward "Edd" Furrow+^2,9,8,10 b. May 22, 1924
Carl Ralph Furrow+^2,9,8,10 b. March 20, 1926, d. January 3, 2011
Winona Ernestine Furrow^11,9,8,10
Ira Kimble "Sonny" Furrow^9,8

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
[S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Ralph Furrow obituary in the Jan 5, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Eldridge Furrow obituary in the Feb 19, 1993 edition.

Cynthia DeWeese¹

F, b. circa 1815, d. October 10, 1869

Father

Peter DeWeese² b. July 24, 1791, d. September 23, 1868

Mother

Esther Poff² b. 1795, d. July 6, 1864

Cynthia DeWeese was buried at William Walters Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She married William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr., son of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on March 7, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Cynthia Dewese and William Walters were married by Michael Howry "Minister of the Gospel" on March 7, 1840 according to his certificate to the court dated 10th day of November, 1840.⁵ As of March 7, 1840,her married name was Walters. Cynthia DeWeese died on October 10, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 215, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1860

Dwelling 468, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. b. 1810, d. October 9, 1892

Marriage*

Cynthia DeWeese married William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr., son of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on March 7, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Cynthia Dewese and William Walters were married by Michael Howry "Minister of the Gospel" on March 7, 1840 according to his certificate to the court dated 10th day of November, 1840.⁵

Children

Mary Walters⁴ b. circa 1841
Peter Walters^4,6 b. circa 1842
Jacob Walters^4,6 b. circa 1843
Rebecca Walters⁶ b. circa 1856, d. November 17, 1878

Citations

[S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S14065] William Walters Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Flora Dorsin? Walton^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 15, 1902, d. November 19, 1999

Father

Daniel Washington Walton^3,4 b. May 16, 1876, d. May 17, 1960

Mother

Eliza Jane Richards^3,4 b. May 5, 1876, d. January 10, 1950

Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6536.⁵ Flora Dorsin? Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 15, 1902 at Virginia.^5,3 As of circa 1930,her married name was Meadows.⁶ She married Ernest Ephrem Meadows circa 1930.^1,6 Flora Dorsin? Walton died on November 19, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^2,5,7 She MEADOWS, Flora W., 97, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 19, 1999. She was a long time member of Masons Cove Chapel. She is survived by a son, James Allen Meadows; granddaughters and a grand son-in-law, Cheryl A. Meadows, Debbie and Joe Austin; a brother, Charles Walton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 2 p.m., at John M. Oakey and Son funeral home, Salem. Interment will follow at the Walton family cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. on November 20, 1999.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 2, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 142, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 195, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 336, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Laundry laborer³

Family

Ernest Ephrem Meadows b. April 22, 1902, d. February 11, 1976

Marriage*

Flora Dorsin? Walton married Ernest Ephrem Meadows circa 1930.^1,6

Child

James Allen Meadows²

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Flora W. Meadows obituary in the Nov 20, 1999 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Minnie Eva Walton^1,2

F, b. June 26, 1904, d. February 6, 1920

Father

Daniel Washington Walton^3,4,2 b. May 16, 1876, d. May 17, 1960

Mother

Eliza Jane Richards^3,4,2 b. May 5, 1876, d. January 10, 1950

Minnie Eva Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 26, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She died on February 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 2, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 142, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia

Occupation

1920

Laundry laborer³

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Nina Mary Walton¹

F, b. 1906, d. December 29, 1921

Father

Daniel Washington Walton^2,3,4 b. May 16, 1876, d. May 17, 1960

Mother

Eliza Jane Richards^2,3,4 b. May 5, 1876, d. January 10, 1950

Nina Mary Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She died on December 29, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 2, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 142, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia

Citations

[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.