Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1880, d. February 15, 1961
FatherShelton Leek/Leak Conner5,6,7,8,2,4 b. March 4, 1858, d. April 3, 1937
MotherSarah Byar "Sallie" Hall6,5,7,8,2,4 b. February 24, 1859, d. March 4, 1956
     Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner was buried at Barnett Cemetery, Rt. 637, on Sisson Farm in the middle of the dairy farm, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,10,11 He was born on April 22, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,3,4,11 He married Ettie Gay Conner, daughter of James Nathan Conner and Melvina Malarissa Poff, on November 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,12,4 Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner married Pearl Annie "Pearlie" Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Ellen Iddings, on April 17, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner died on February 15, 1961 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.10,4,11 He Omar E. Conner, 80, died at his home Wednesday night. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Conner, Copper Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Silas King, Shawsville; Mrs. Tom King, Buchanan; three sons, Ralph Conner, Roanoke; W. B. Conner and I. W. Conner, both of Shawsville; two brothers, Wilton Conner, West Virginia, and Maurice Conner, Lynchburg; 27 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1:00 p. m. Saturday in Salem Church, Floyd County, by Elders B. O. Thompson, J. O. Conner and Julius Bocock. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Otey. on February 17, 1961.10

Census Records

1880Dwelling 483, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 9, District 1, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 70, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 29, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 132, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1910Farmer13
1920Farmer14
1930Farmer15
1940Farmer16

Family 1

Ettie Gay Conner b. December 18, 1881, d. April 7, 1950
Marriage*Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner married Ettie Gay Conner, daughter of James Nathan Conner and Melvina Malarissa Poff, on November 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,12,4 
Children

Family 2

Pearl Annie "Pearlie" Conner b. May 3, 1881, d. March 4, 1963
Marriage*Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner married Pearl Annie "Pearlie" Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Ellen Iddings, on April 17, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S244] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Barnett Cemetery (also known as Otey, Hall, Conner Cemetery).
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Omar E. Conner obituary in the Feb 17, 1961 edition.
  11. [S13056] Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  12. [S732] Montgomery News Messenger, From the Ettie G. Conner obituary in the Apr 13, 1950 edition.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William B. Conner obituary in the Feb 27, 1991 edition.
  19. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  24. [S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.

Annie Jane Randolph1,2

F, b. August 7, 1905, d. July 7, 1985
FatherEnoch Statts Randolph1,3,2 b. August 28, 1877, d. April 21, 1957
MotherDora Ellen Shank1,2 b. May, 1887, d. May 13, 1908
     Annie Jane Randolph was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-12-7590.7 She was born on August 7, 1905 at Crosby, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,7,3,2,6 She married Berkley Allen Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on March 5, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 5, 1924,her married name was Rierson. Annie Jane Randolph died on July 7, 1985 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,5,2,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather John W. Shank8
1920Dwelling 10, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather John W. Shank9
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 19, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1950Shirt factory worker12

Family

Berkley Allen Rierson b. September 16, 1898, d. November 24, 1953
Marriage*Annie Jane Randolph married Berkley Allen Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on March 5, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Annie Jane Rierson.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Allen Rierson obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Conner obituary in the Jul 7, 2018 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Berkley A. Rierson obituary in the Nov 25, 1953 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harry Logan Shorter Sr.1,2,3

M, b. September 9, 1936, d. March 4, 2019
FatherHarry Clinton Shorter1,3 b. March 11, 1905, d. September 27, 1936
MotherPauline Ethel "Paulina" Conner4,1,5,3 b. October 24, 1905, d. November 9, 1999
     Harry Logan Shorter Sr. was born on September 9, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Claudia Meise in June, 1958.1,3 Harry Logan Shorter Sr. died on March 4, 2019 at White Hall, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 82.3 He Harry L. Shorter Sr., 82, of White Hall, Md., passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. He was born in Franklin County, Va., son of the late Harry Shorter and the late Pauline Conner Shorter Rakes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia (Meise) Shorter, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in June 2018. He is a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. Also surviving is his son, Harry Jr., husband of Angela (Williams) Shorter and father of Kaitlin Shorter; two daughters, Cindy (Shorter) Blevins, wife of Garry Blevins and Kim Shorter, wife of Scott Conley; and sister-in-law, Susan (Meise) Hill, wife of Edward Hill and mother of David Hill and Deborah (Hill) Robinson. Harry had a long career as an operations and maintenance supervisor at Black & Decker and Caterpillar, retiring from the latter in 1993. From a young age, his hobbies included "everything bluegrass music" and he was a standup bass player for many years. He was an eminent luthier in the region, making banjos, mandolins, and guitars and repairing every kind of stringed instrument, no matter how tough the job. He dearly loved his dachshunds, enjoyed shooting and camping with his muzzle loader club, watching old westerns, and liked nothing better than to travel to hear bluegrass bands with his wife and friends. on March 7, 2019.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Claudia Meise
Marriage*Harry Logan Shorter Sr. married Claudia Meise in June, 1958.1,3 
Children
  • Harry Logan "Bunky" Shorter Jr.4,1,3
  • Cynthia "Cindy" Shorter4,1,3
  • Kimberly "Kim" Shorter4,1,3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Harry L. Shorter, Sr. obituary in the Mar 7, 2019 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Conner Shorter Rakes obituary in the Nov 11, 1999 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Morgan Blaine Bartlett1,2

M, b. November 25, 1932
FatherJohn Boyd "Johnnie" Bartlett3,4,5,6,1,7 b. February 26, 1909, d. July 26, 1986
MotherGolda Christina "Goldie" Conner3,8,4,5,6,1,7 b. July 26, 1907, d. April 14, 1989
     Morgan Blaine Bartlett was born on November 25, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2 He married Joan Marie Hodge, daughter of Robert Monroe "Buck" Hodge and Inice Irene Conner, on June 29, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,1,10,11 Morgan Blaine Bartlett married Annette Tyler on May 25, 1985 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 77, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 13, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Joan Marie Hodge b. December 25, 1937, d. October 6, 1983
Marriage*Morgan Blaine Bartlett married Joan Marie Hodge, daughter of Robert Monroe "Buck" Hodge and Inice Irene Conner, on June 29, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,1,10,11 
Children

Family 2

Annette Tyler b. April 24, 1933, d. January 4, 2021
Marriage*Morgan Blaine Bartlett married Annette Tyler on May 25, 1985 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Johnnie Boyd Bartlett obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Golda Conner Bartlett obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joan Hodge Bartlett obituary in the Oct 7, 1983 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the N. Alton Bartlett obituary in the Jun 11, 1998 edition.

Joan Marie Hodge1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 25, 1937, d. October 6, 1983
FatherRobert Monroe "Buck" Hodge2,3,6,7,4,8 b. February 18, 1912, d. February 22, 1970
MotherInice Irene Conner2,3,6,7,4,9,8 b. April 18, 1919, d. April 25, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5849.10 Joan Marie Hodge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,12,9 She was born on December 25, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,3,4,5 She married Morgan Blaine Bartlett, son of John Boyd "Johnnie" Bartlett and Golda Christina "Goldie" Conner, on June 29, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,13,2,3,9 As of June 29, 1957,her married name was Bartlett.2 Joan Marie Hodge died on October 6, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 45.10,3,9 She Mrs. Joan Hodge Bartlett, age 45, of 4451 Keefer Rd., SW, Roanoke, died Thursday. Survivors include her husband, Morgan B. Bartlett; one son, N. Alton Bartlett, Roanoke; one daughter, Kathi B. Richardson, Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Irene Johnson, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Judy Jarlenski of Albany, N.Y; three brothers, R. M. Hodge, Jr., Lynn Hodge, both of Roanoke, & Jimmie Hodge, Norfolk. She was a member of the Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Graveside services will be conducted at Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on October 7, 1983.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 81-23, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Morgan Blaine Bartlett b. November 25, 1932
Marriage*Joan Marie Hodge married Morgan Blaine Bartlett, son of John Boyd "Johnnie" Bartlett and Golda Christina "Goldie" Conner, on June 29, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,13,2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inice Irene Hodge Johnson obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Monroe Hodge obituary in the Feb 25, 1970 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joan Hodge Bartlett obituary in the Oct 7, 1983 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the N. Alton Bartlett obituary in the Jun 11, 1998 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inice Irene Hodge Johnson obituary in the Apr 217, 2006 edition.

Norman Alton Bartlett1,2,3,4

M, b. September 4, 1962, d. June 10, 1998
FatherMorgan Blaine Bartlett1,5,6,7,8 b. November 25, 1932
MotherJoan Marie Hodge1,5,8,9 b. December 25, 1937, d. October 6, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 230-98-6062.10 Norman Alton Bartlett was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,11 He was born on September 4, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,2,3 He died on June 10, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 35.1,10,5,4 He BARTLETT, N. Alton, 35, of Roanoke, departed this life Wednesday, June 10, 1998. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan H. Bartlett. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Morgan and Annette Bartlett; sister and brother in law, Kathi and Glen Richardson; nephew and niece, Kirk and Emily Richardson. Graveside services will be held in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on June 11, 1998.5

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the N. Alton Bartlett obituary in the Jun 11, 1998 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Golda Conner Bartlett obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Johnnie Boyd Bartlett obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inice Irene Hodge Johnson obituary in the Apr 217, 2006 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Bentley Gerald Ferris1,2,3

M, b. September 23, 1953, d. May 29, 2022
FatherCoy William Ferris4,5,1,2,3 b. July 3, 1904, d. August 21, 1968
MotherHazel Sarah Conner5,1,2,3 b. March 6, 1912, d. September 3, 2001
     Bentley Gerald Ferris Bentley G. Ferris, September 29, 1953 - May 29, 2022. Bentley G. Ferris, 68, of Floyd, Passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 29, 2022. Bentley started his draftsman career at Poly- Scientific transitioning to Inland Motors until the last 10 years of his career at Federal Mogul. He was preceded in death by his parents Coy and Hazel Ferris. Bentley is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Chad Dulaney; grandson, Blake Dulaney; brother, Paul Ferris (Hilda); sister, Frances Gardner (Olen). He is also survived by several nieces, other family members and numerous friends. Interment will follow in Head of the River Church Cemetery.3 He was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Rio Thornton. Bentley Gerald Ferris was born on September 23, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2 He married Deborah Louise Broughman on September 15, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Bentley Gerald Ferris and Deborah Louise Broughman were divorced on March 6, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 Bentley Gerald Ferris died on May 29, 2022 at Virginia at age 68.3

Family 1

Rio Thornton
Marriage*He married Rio Thornton. 

Family 2

Deborah Louise Broughman
Marriage*Bentley Gerald Ferris married Deborah Louise Broughman on September 15, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Bentley Gerald Ferris and Deborah Louise Broughman were divorced on March 6, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Amanda Leigh Ferris3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Bentley G. Ferris obituary.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Coy Ferris.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel C. Ferris obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

William Joseph E. Stump1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 28, 1911, d. May 18, 1987
FatherLemuel Byrd "Lem" Stump8,2,9,10,11,12,13,14,6 b. July 15, 1884, d. June 6, 1971
MotherLula E. Conner8,2,9,10,11,12,13,14,6 b. August 15, 1890, d. November 5, 1978
     William Joseph E. Stump was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.15,11,5 His Social Security Number was 224-24-0989.16 He was born on June 28, 1911 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,15,16,11,4,5,7 He married Ruby Runella Bell, daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on December 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,15,1,11,5 William Joseph E. Stump died on May 18, 1987 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.15,16,11,5,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 78, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 89, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 61, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1935Farmer8
1940Road work laborer17

Family

Ruby Runella Bell b. January 18, 1915, d. December 16, 2001
Marriage*William Joseph E. Stump married Ruby Runella Bell, daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on December 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,15,1,11,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ruby Bell Stump obituary in the Dec 20, 2001 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ina M. Stump obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Beulah Stump Walters obituary.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lemuel Byrd Stump obituary in the Jun 7, 1971 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Conner Stump obituary in the Nov 6, 1978 edition.
  15. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Hilda S. Ferris obituary.

Roy Benton Thomas1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 11, 1938, d. March 2, 2017
     Roy Benton Thomas was buried at Thomas Cemetery, west side of Rt. 8, 7 miles north of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 11, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Frances Lane Ferris, daughter of Coy William Ferris and Hazel Sarah Conner, on June 1, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 Roy Benton Thomas and Frances Lane Ferris were divorced on December 3, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Roy Benton Thomas died on March 2, 2017 at Virginia at age 79.2,5 He CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. - Roy Benton Thomas, 79, passed away on March 2, 2017. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Graham (David) and Rebecca "Becky" Stanley (Scott); along with five brothers and sisters-in-law. Interment followed at Thomas Cemetery. on March 9, 2017.5

Family

Frances Lane Ferris
Marriage*He married Frances Lane Ferris, daughter of Coy William Ferris and Hazel Sarah Conner, on June 1, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Divorce* Roy Benton Thomas and Frances Lane Ferris were divorced on December 3, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Debra Lynn Thomas6,5,7
  • Rebecca Sue Thomas6,5,7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13049] Thomas Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Roy Benton Thomas obituary in the Mar 9, 2017 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Asa William "Ace" Collins1,2,3,4

M, b. October 10, 1888, d. 1942
FatherWilliam C. Collins3 b. circa 1853, d. June 5, 1913
MotherLucy Ferris3 b. circa 1862
     Asa William "Ace" Collins was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,4 He was born on October 10, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Oct 9, 1889.3,6,7,8 He married Annie Adaline King, daughter of Franklin Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on December 28, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,10,4 Asa William "Ace" Collins died in 1942.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 20, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 9, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1930Farmer11

Family

Annie Adaline King b. June 14, 1890, d. December 21, 1969
Marriage*Asa William "Ace" Collins married Annie Adaline King, daughter of Franklin Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on December 28, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,1,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie King Collins obituary in the Dec 22, 1969 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Luther F. Collins obituary in the Jun 25, 1983 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Edna May Collins Beckner Mills obituary.

Annie Adaline King1,2,3

F, b. June 14, 1890, d. December 21, 1969
FatherFranklin Peter O. King1,2 b. circa 1853, d. December 16, 1925
MotherMary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner1,2 b. circa 1854, d. December 12, 1929
     Annie Adaline King was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She was born on June 14, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 She married Asa William "Ace" Collins, son of William C. Collins and Lucy Ferris, on December 28, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3 As of December 28, 1910,her married name was Collins.2 Annie Adaline King died on December 21, 1969 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,1,5 She Annie King Collins, 79, of Perry Hall, Md., formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday in Roanoke. She was the widow of Ace Collins. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Frank Moran, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Woodrow Conner, Mrs. Leo Fernkas, Perry Hall, Mrs. Colonel Beckner, Mrs. Marvin Beckner, Roanoke; four sons, Luther Collins, White Hall, Md., Millard Collins, Baltimore, Md., Clarence Collins, Copper Hill, Melvin Collins, Vinton. on December 22, 1969.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 20, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 9, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 280, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Asa William "Ace" Collins b. October 10, 1888, d. 1942
Marriage*Annie Adaline King married Asa William "Ace" Collins, son of William C. Collins and Lucy Ferris, on December 28, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie King Collins obituary in the Dec 22, 1969 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Luther F. Collins obituary in the Jun 25, 1983 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Collins, Sr. obituary in the Dec 21, 1969 edition.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Edna May Collins Beckner Mills obituary.