Jessie Evelyn Sloan1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 4, 1903, d. March 29, 1980
FatherSamuel Henry Sloan1,2,4 b. October 7, 1877, d. February 7, 1963
MotherMary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green1,2,4 b. February 27, 1879, d. August 24, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4853.6 Jessie Evelyn Sloan was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,1,2,8,4,9 She was born on September 4, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,1,2,8,4 She married Samuel Albert Conner, son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on October 25, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5,10,9 As of October 25, 1922,her married name was Conner. Jessie Evelyn Sloan died on March 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.8,4,9 She Mrs. Jessie Sloan Conner, age 76, of 920 Patterson Ave., S.W., died Saturday night at her home. She was the widow of Samuel A. Conner. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Oakley Amos, Martinsville, Mrs. Edison Abbott, Bedford, Mrs. William Bradshaw, Blue Ridge; three sons, Curtis Conner, Dallas, Ga., Otis Conner, Roanoke, Maynard Conner, Montvale; five sisters and two brothers; 15 grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Interment in Monte Vista Cemetery. on April 1, 1980.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 134, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 18, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 4, District 12-3, Webster, Botetourt Co., Virginia13

Family

Samuel Albert Conner b. February 13, 1900, d. November 23, 1972
Marriage*Jessie Evelyn Sloan married Samuel Albert Conner, son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on October 25, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5,10,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Lillian Conner Abbott obituary in the Oct 1, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Sloan Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1980 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel A. Conner obituary in the Nov 25, 1972 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Maynard Eugene Conner obituary.
  15. [S6660] Burch Messier Funeral Home, online http://www.burch-messier.com/, From the Curtis Albert Conner obituary.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green1,2

F, b. February 27, 1879, d. August 24, 1933
     Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on February 27, 1879 at Dillon's Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Samuel Henry Sloan on May 7, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of May 7, 1900,her married name was Slone. Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green died on August 24, 1933 at age 54.1,2

Family

Samuel Henry Sloan b. October 7, 1877, d. February 7, 1963
Marriage*She married Samuel Henry Sloan on May 7, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Samuel Henry Sloan1

M, b. October 7, 1877, d. February 7, 1963
     Samuel Henry Sloan was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on October 7, 1877 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,1 He married Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green on May 7, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 Samuel Henry Sloan died on February 7, 1963 at age 85.2,3

Family

Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green b. February 27, 1879, d. August 24, 1933
Marriage*He married Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green on May 7, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 3, 1893, d. May 28, 1967
FatherBerry Rudick Richards4 b. December 5, 1854, d. November 25, 1922
MotherEva Susannah "Susan" Craghead b. May 24, 1859, d. October 27, 1934
     Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,5 His Social Security Number was 230-38-0027.8 He was born on November 3, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,3,4,5,6 He married Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff, daughter of William Ira "Button" Poff and Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, circa 1912.9,4 Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards died on May 28, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.7,4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 116, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 46, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 90, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farmer1
1930Steam boiler fireman2
1940Carpenter10

Family

Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff b. December 3, 1894, d. October 28, 1995
Marriage*Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards married Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff, daughter of William Ira "Button" Poff and Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, circa 1912.9,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Virginia Richards obituary in the Mar 28, 2002 edition.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Luther Hansford Bell1

M, b. August 15, 1889, d. May 21, 1964
FatherBenjamin Lewis Bell1 b. March 17, 1840, d. March 27, 1902
MotherMary Jane Allman/Allmond1 b. January 6, 1859, d. December 11, 1938
     Luther Hansford Bell was born on August 15, 1889 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; I believe his WWI Draft Registration birth year, 1888, was off by one year. In the 1890 Census he is listed as 10 months of age.2 He married Addie Lee Stump, daughter of James Thomas Stump and Nancy Frances Ferris, on May 14, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Luther Hansford Bell died on May 21, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Addie Lee Stump b. March 25, 1892, d. September 6, 1974
Marriage*Luther Hansford Bell married Addie Lee Stump, daughter of James Thomas Stump and Nancy Frances Ferris, on May 14, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Guy Bell obituary in the Jan 20, 1963 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Addie Lee Stump

F, b. March 25, 1892, d. September 6, 1974
FatherJames Thomas Stump1 b. October 10, 1863, d. May 31, 1905
MotherNancy Frances Ferris1 b. March 20, 1867, d. December 8, 1949
     Addie Lee Stump was born on March 25, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Luther Hansford Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Mary Jane Allman/Allmond, on May 14, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 14, 1908,her married name was Bell. Addie Lee Stump died on September 6, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.

Family

Luther Hansford Bell b. August 15, 1889, d. May 21, 1964
Marriage*She married Luther Hansford Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Mary Jane Allman/Allmond, on May 14, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Guy Bell obituary in the Jan 20, 1963 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff1,2

M, b. March 24, 1908, d. April 11, 1968
FatherWilliam Fleming "Willie" Poff3,1,4,5,6,7,8,2 b. March 1, 1884, d. September 13, 1970
MotherHoover Jane King3,1,4,5,6,7,8,2 b. March 25, 1886, d. January 10, 1957
     Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,10 He was born on March 24, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2,10,11 He married Eula Virginia Richards, daughter of Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards and Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff, on October 4, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff and Eula Virginia Richards were divorced on March 10, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff died on April 11, 1968 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.2,10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 95, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 154, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 104, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 129, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer6
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Eula Virginia Richards b. August 1, 1913, d. March 28, 2002
Marriage*Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff married Eula Virginia Richards, daughter of Noah Ruric "Rurie" Richards and Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff, on October 4, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Maurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff and Eula Virginia Richards were divorced on March 10, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Hoover Jane King Poff obituary in the Jan 11, 1957 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  11. [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.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Infant Poff

M, b. December 21, 1947, d. December 21, 1947
FatherMaurice Ruben/Reuben "Morris" Poff1,2 b. March 24, 1908, d. April 11, 1968
MotherEula Virginia Richards1,2 b. August 1, 1913, d. March 28, 2002
     Infant Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on December 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on December 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Thomas Albert McDonald1,2

M, b. January 13, 1909, d. February 24, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 545-40-7792.3 Thomas Albert McDonald was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He COPPER HILL - Thomas Albert McDonald, 79; died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. He was a member of Westhampton Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sandy McDonald; one grandson, Thomas Arthur McDonald, all of Little Rock, Ark. Graveside services will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, with the Rev. Johnny Loughridge officiating. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9.00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.2 He married Bessie Aldise Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.1,2,4 Thomas Albert McDonald was born on January 13, 1909.3 He died on February 24, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,4,3

Family

Bessie Aldise Vest b. August 6, 1906, d. November 29, 1998
Marriage*He married Bessie Aldise Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Vest Craighead McDonald obituary in the Dec 2, 1998 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Albert McDonald obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Walter Robert "Bob" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. November 21, 1932, d. July 18, 2004
FatherEverette Banyon Poff1,2,5,6,7 b. March 16, 1892, d. November 3, 1964
MotherAnna Byerle1,2,5,6,7 b. April 2, 1905, d. September 6, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5576.8 Walter Robert "Bob" Poff was born on November 21, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2 He married Ruby Dare Morgan, daughter of Robert James "Bob" Morgan Sr. and Iva Lillian Conner, on May 24, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,9,3 Walter Robert "Bob" Poff died on July 18, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.1,8,4 He Walter Robert (Bob) Poff, 71, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an Air Force Veteran, and a retired driver of Valley Metro and Radar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Anna Poff of Check; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Sam Mallory of Elliston. Surviving family include his wife, Ruby Morgan Poff; daughter, Mary Beth Poff of Roanoke; sons, David and Mindy of Salem, and James Robert (J.R.) Poff and Beth Pingle of Roanoke; grandsons, Joshua and Corey Poff; ex daughter-in-law, Monica Poff of Roanoke; brothers, Everett (Sonny) Poff of Orlando, Fla., David (Buddy) and Bobbie Jean Poff of Roanoke, Jack and Anita Poff of Christiansburg; sisters, Margaret (Polly) Angle of Copper Hill, Rebecca (Becky) Rea and Lillian (Pete) King, both of Salem; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 5 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Peters Creek Rd. with Kwang Ho Lee of Grace United Methodist officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Grace United Methodist Church or Salem Rescue Squad. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, 389-5441. on July 20, 2004.1

Family

Ruby Dare Morgan
Marriage*He married Ruby Dare Morgan, daughter of Robert James "Bob" Morgan Sr. and Iva Lillian Conner, on May 24, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,9,3 
Children
  • David Earl Poff1,3,10
  • James Robert "J.R." Poff1,3,10
  • Mary Beth Poff1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Robert Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Everette B. Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Poff Angle obituary in the Mar 5, 2012 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Poff King obituary in the Jun 23, 2018 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Lillian Morgan obituary in the Aug 14, 2004 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.