Roger Wilton Fish1,2

M, b. December 2, 1945, d. October 1, 1992
     Roger Wilton Fish married Barbara Rose Lawrence, daughter of Frank Ross Lawrence and Annie Alice Conner. His Social Security Number was 239-78-2241.3 Roger Wilton Fish was born on December 2, 1945 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.1,3,2 He died on October 1, 1992 at Cary, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 46; The North Carolina Death Index has a death date of Oct 4, 1992.3,2

Family

Barbara Rose Lawrence
Marriage*He married Barbara Rose Lawrence, daughter of Frank Ross Lawrence and Annie Alice Conner
Children
  • Carol Elaine Fish
  • Mark Wilton Fish

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Inez Conner1,2

F, b. March 7, 1915, d. December 2, 1915
FatherElbert Leland "Lee" Conner2,3 b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958
MotherLula Inez Aldridge2,3 b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972
     Laura Inez Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on March 7, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She died on December 2, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Infant Conner

M, b. 1916, d. 1916
FatherElbert Leland "Lee" Conner1,2 b. April 18, 1887, d. May 24, 1958
MotherLula Inez Aldridge1,2 b. January 12, 1890, d. July 29, 1972
     Infant Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died in 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born in 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Arva Eunice Conner1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1921, d. June 27, 2017
     Arva Eunice Conner Arva Conner Coleman, 96 of Floyd, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, George W. Conner and her son Edward L. Conner. She loved her children dearly and was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. Her love of cooking was shared with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Willie D. Coleman “Bill”; son & daughter–in-law, Charles & Beulah Conner; daughter, Mary Joyce Conner; daughter-in-law, Shirley B. Conner; grandchildren, Michael W. Conner, David Conner (Karen), Travis Faw (Gwen), Tracy Faw, Danah Conner Meadows (Gene); numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery.3 She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 23, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 She married George Willie Conner, son of Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner and Lula Inez Aldridge, on July 2, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,3 Arva Eunice Conner married Willie Dennis 'Bill" Coleman, son of Ulysses Stuart Coleman and Sarah Ellen Cannaday, on November 14, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of November 14, 1992,her married name was Coleman. Arva Eunice Conner died on June 27, 2017 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 114, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

George Willie Conner b. December 15, 1919, d. April 3, 1990
Marriage*Arva Eunice Conner married George Willie Conner, son of Elbert Leland "Lee" Conner and Lula Inez Aldridge, on July 2, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,3 
Children

Family 2

Willie Dennis 'Bill" Coleman b. December 3, 1924, d. December 17, 2018
Marriage*Arva Eunice Conner married Willie Dennis 'Bill" Coleman, son of Ulysses Stuart Coleman and Sarah Ellen Cannaday, on November 14, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Arva Conner Coleman obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willie Conner obituary in the Apr 5, 1990 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Edward Lee Conner obituary in the Sep 25, 2016 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Edward Lee "Ed" Conner1,2

M, b. September 12, 1939, d. September 22, 2016
FatherGeorge Willie Conner3,4,5,1,6 b. December 15, 1919, d. April 3, 1990
MotherArva Eunice Conner3,4,5,1,6 b. January 23, 1921, d. June 27, 2017
     Edward Lee "Ed" Conner was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 12, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Eleanor Jean Peters, daughter of Frank Reeves Peters and Mamie Essie Epperly, on July 10, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 Edward Lee "Ed" Conner and Eleanor Jean Peters were divorced on March 18, 1969 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 Edward Lee "Ed" Conner married Bonita Arletta Alley on July 26, 1970 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.6 Edward Lee "Ed" Conner and Bonita Arletta Alley were divorced on March 24, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 Edward Lee "Ed" Conner married Shirley Ann Bryant on June 8, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.6 Edward Lee "Ed" Conner died on September 22, 2016 at Virginia at age 77.1 He Edward Lee (Ed) Conner, a local photographer, 77, of Fieldale, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. He was born in Floyd County on September 12, 1939 and was a graduate of Floyd County High School. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army serving in the 101st Airborne Division as a Paratrooper in Fort Campbell, Ky. Ed was an award winning photographer having owned, Ed Conner Photography for 35 years. He was a member of the Virginia Professional Photographers where he served two terms as Lt. Governor, a member of Wedding Photographers of America and other various associations. He retired from Dupont with 25 years of service and had been a beekeeper for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, George Willie Conner. Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley of the home; his precious mother, Arva Conner Coleman; and step-father, Bill; son, Mike Conner; two step-daughters, Kathy and Lisa; three grandchildren including a very dear grandson, Triton Martin who built a special bond with his Papa Ed; five great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Conner of Roanoke; brother, Charles Conner and wife, Beulah of Floyd; brother-in-law, Burch Bryant and wife, Sandy of Huntington Beach, Calif; and other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016 in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel where the service will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Bill Richardson and Minister Lawrence Harris officiating. A private entombment will be held at Henry Memorial Park. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Gospel Road Baptist Church, 4305 Oak Level Road, Bassett, Va. 24055 or the Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 730 E. Church Street #13, Martinsville, Va. 24112. on September 25, 2016.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 114, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Eleanor Jean Peters
Marriage*Edward Lee "Ed" Conner married Eleanor Jean Peters, daughter of Frank Reeves Peters and Mamie Essie Epperly, on July 10, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Edward Lee "Ed" Conner and Eleanor Jean Peters were divorced on March 18, 1969 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Michael Wayne Conner6,1

Family 2

Bonita Arletta Alley
Marriage*Edward Lee "Ed" Conner married Bonita Arletta Alley on July 26, 1970 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Edward Lee "Ed" Conner and Bonita Arletta Alley were divorced on March 24, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 

Family 3

Shirley Ann Bryant
Marriage*Edward Lee "Ed" Conner married Shirley Ann Bryant on June 8, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Edward Lee Conner obituary in the Sep 25, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willie Conner obituary in the Apr 5, 1990 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Arva Conner Coleman obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Light1,2

F, b. September 4, 1834, d. December 6, 1867
FatherJohn Jackson Light1,2 b. October, 1808, d. November, 1884
MotherMary Sandra "Polly" Conner1,2 b. 1808, d. 1884
     Nancy Light was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 4, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married William M. Hall, son of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on December 29, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 29, 1859,her married name was Hall. Nancy Light died on December 6, 1867 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 33.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 80, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 270, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

William M. Hall b. November 10, 1821, d. July 22, 1882
Marriage*Nancy Light married William M. Hall, son of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on December 29, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1866] Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society Dr. R.A. Brock, 1606 -1888 Virginia and Virginians. Eminent Virginians.

William Henry Carr1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 14, 1856, d. December 21, 1926
FatherJohn William Carr6,7,1,5 b. April 19, 1832, d. before 1890
MotherJulina A. Conner6,7,1,5 b. 1839, d. January 6, 1906
     William Henry Carr was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He was born on March 14, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1855.8,1,5 He married Mary Adeline Perdue on April 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Henry Carr died on December 21, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 391, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 186, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 505, District 62, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 242, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 77, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 9, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer11

Family

Mary Adeline Perdue b. April 7, 1855, d. October 19, 1928
Marriage*William Henry Carr married Mary Adeline Perdue on April 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Adeline Perdue1,2,3,4

F, b. April 7, 1855, d. October 19, 1928
     Mary Adeline Perdue was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on April 7, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married William Henry Carr, son of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on April 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 9, 1878,her married name was Carr. Mary Adeline Perdue died on October 19, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 505, District 62, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 242, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 77, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 9, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

William Henry Carr b. March 14, 1856, d. December 21, 1926
Marriage*Mary Adeline Perdue married William Henry Carr, son of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on April 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.