Rev. Jacob Hushaw1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 10, 1819, d. May 21, 1880
     Rev. Jacob Hushaw was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.5 He was born on January 10, 1819 at Virginia.7,4 He married Phoebe Ann Reed, daughter of Benjamin Reed and Matilda Sally Green, on July 1, 1841 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2,4 Rev. Jacob Hushaw died on May 21, 1880 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 61.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 174, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana3
1860Dwelling 253, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana7
1870Dwelling 111, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1850Farmer3
1860Farmer7
1870Farmer8

Family

Phoebe Ann Reed b. January 2, 1826, d. 1880
Marriage*Rev. Jacob Hushaw married Phoebe Ann Reed, daughter of Benjamin Reed and Matilda Sally Green, on July 1, 1841 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S420] Strayers and Other Families - Ancestry World Tree Project, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gstrayer1942&id=I00262
  5. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  6. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  10. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Sarah Poff1

F, b. March 27, 1854, d. before June 29, 1860
FatherJohn R. Poff1 b. circa 1821
MotherMartha Ann Lambert1 b. circa 1826, d. before April 13, 1884
     Sarah Poff was born on March 27, 1854 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She died before June 29, 1860; Not enumerated with her family in the 1860 Census.2

Citations

  1. [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
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Peter Edward Poff1,2

M, b. December 2, 1858, d. December 2, 1858
FatherJohn R. Poff1,2 b. circa 1821
MotherMartha Ann Lambert1,2 b. circa 1826, d. before April 13, 1884
     Peter Edward Poff died on December 2, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 2, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S296] Miss Emily Allen & Mrs. Devota Parrish Pack, Deaths in Court Records Of Montgomery County, Virginia 1853-1871.
  2. [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

Katherine Ann Elmore1,2,3,4

F, b. March 4, 1923, d. November 26, 1997
FatherLeonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore1,2,5 b. June 16, 1896, d. December 11, 1969
MotherJane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman2 b. August 2, 1897, d. January 18, 1931
     Katherine Ann Elmore was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on March 4, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 As of June 12, 1943,her married name was Michaelson.6 She married Louis Leroy Michaelson on June 12, 1943 at Jasper Co., Missouri.6,7,8 Katherine Ann Elmore died on November 26, 1997 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 74.9,8,4 She Katherine A. Michaelson, 74, of Richmond, widow of Louis L. Michaelson, died Wednesday, November 26, 1997. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Jane Marie and Daniel Wenger of Fairfax, Patricia M. Schwarzschild of Richmond; three grandchildren, Adam and Todd Schwarzschild of Richmond and Kathleen Wenger of Fairfax. There will be a private graveside in Arlington National Cemetery. (She was actually buried in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke, VA) on November 28, 1997.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 163, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 261, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 155, District 1-820, Washington, D.C.10

Family

Louis Leroy Michaelson b. June 6, 1922, d. February 11, 1965
Marriage*Katherine Ann Elmore married Louis Leroy Michaelson on June 12, 1943 at Jasper Co., Missouri.6,7,8 
Children
  • Jane Marie Michaelson10,8
  • Patricia Gale Michaelson10,8,11

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Katherine A. Michaelson obituary in the Nov 28, 1997 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elzora "Zora" Poff1

F, b. October 22, 1882, d. March 1, 1965
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,2,3 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner1,2,3 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     Elzora "Zora" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 22, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of June 4, 1916,her married name was Lucado.3 She married Robert Peters Lucado on June 4, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Elzora "Zora" Poff died on March 1, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 82, District 29, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 327, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 22, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 73, District 81-43, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Robert Peters Lucado b. January 9, 1890, d. January 1, 1968
Marriage*Elzora "Zora" Poff married Robert Peters Lucado on June 4, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S4206] Gray Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11125737/person/24059357766
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Margaret Fowler obituary in the Jan 12, 2000 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. July 3, 1884, d. August 16, 1960
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,5,6,3,7,8 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner1,5,3,7,8 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 5, 1884 and his death certificate and WWII draft card have Aug 15, 1884.2,6,3,9 He married Belva Lee Young on August 26, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff married Lonie Amanda Perkins on June 4, 1935 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.10 Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff and Lonie Amanda Perkins were divorced on May 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff Peter Andrew Poff, 76, of Rt. 8, Roanoke, died today in a local hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. H. Leedy, Roanoke; two brothers, Charles O. and John L. Poff, Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Lucado, Mrs. Early Thomas, and Mrs. May Bradshaw, Roanoke; Mrs. Mattie Ferguson, Vinton. on August 16, 1960.4 He died on August 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 26, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 352, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 470, District 120-4, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1910Wagon driver1
1920Farmer11
1930Cement contractor12

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Belva Lee Young b. October 26, 1892, d. December 2, 1932
Marriage*Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff married Belva Lee Young on August 26, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 
Child

Family 3

Lonie Amanda Perkins b. May 1, 1911, d. April 1, 2000
Marriage*Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff married Lonie Amanda Perkins on June 4, 1935 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.10 
Divorce* Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff and Lonie Amanda Perkins were divorced on May 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Peter Andrew Poff obituary in the Aug 16, 1960 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lucy Jane Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1941 edition.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Leedy obituary in the Feb 14, 1999 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Mattie Poff1,2

F, b. February 9, 1887, d. January 6, 1981
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,1,4,2 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner3,1,4,2 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     Martha Mattie Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 She was born on February 9, 1887 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,2,5 As of December 16, 1914,her married name was Ferguson.6 She married Hubert Henry Ferguson on December 16, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 Martha Mattie Poff died on January 6, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1920Dwelling 490, District 119, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 584, District 1, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 312, District 81-1, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 92, District 81-1, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Factory hemmer3
1930Overall factory worker8

Family

Hubert Henry Ferguson b. June 29, 1880, d. January 31, 1920
Marriage*Martha Mattie Poff married Hubert Henry Ferguson on December 16, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leo R. Ferguson obituary in the Jun 8, 2002 edition.

Early Rose Poff1

F, b. October 24, 1890, d. February 14, 1966
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,2 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner1,2 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     Early Rose Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on October 24, 1890 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1893.2,3 As of circa 1909,her married name was Thomas.4 She married Eldridge Washington Thomas circa 1909.3,4,2 Early Rose Poff died on February 14, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 38, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 211, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-25, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 202, District 120-124, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Eldridge Washington Thomas b. January 26, 1885, d. January 7, 1944
Marriage*Early Rose Poff married Eldridge Washington Thomas circa 1909.3,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

John Lem Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 15, 1892, d. July 11, 1971
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,2,5,7,8 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner1,2,5,7,8 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     John Lem Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on October 15, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 15, 1894 and his WWII card has Oct 15, 1896.3,5,9 He married Helen Earl Edwards on October 16, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,8 John Lem Poff died on July 11, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.5,6 He John Lem Poff, 78, 2236 Patterson Ave., SW, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired employe of Harris Hardwood Co. Surviving are his wife, Helen E. Poff; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Kelley, Mrs. Arlene Smith, Roanoke; two sons, J. Bill Poff, J. A. Poff, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Ferguson, Vinton. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery Vinton. on July 13, 1971.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 148, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 219, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 186, District 120-110, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer1
1920Laborer10
1930Textile company laborer4
1940Carpenter11
1950Flooring company mechanic12

Family

Helen Earl Edwards b. June 14, 1898, d. December 11, 1977
Marriage*John Lem Poff married Helen Earl Edwards on October 16, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lem Poff obituary in the Jul 13, 1971 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lucy Jane Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1941 edition.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Poff Kelley obituary in the Nov 29, 2008 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Bill Poff obituary in the Mar 30, 1993 edition.

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,2,5,3,6 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner1,2,5,3,6 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4135.7 Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,9,10 He was born on June 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards he lists his birth date as Jun 15, 1895 and the Virginia Births and Christenings database has Apr 15, 1894.8,7,11,5,3,9,4 He married Cynthia Belle Gillespie circa 1916.12,3,10 Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. married Elva Mae Secrist on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Elva Mae Secrist were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.14 Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. died on April 15, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.8,3,9,10 He Charles O. Poff Sr., 73, of 3500 Chaparall Drive, SW, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Caldwell. He was retired employe of Adams Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Gillespie Poff; two other daughters, Mrs. W. P. Hylton, Roanoke, Mrs. James Robertson, Vinton; four sons, Charles O. Poff Jr., Peter A. Poff, Ivan T. Poff, Norman Poff, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie P. Ferguson, Vinton, Mrs. J. J. Bradshaw, Roanoke; brother, J. L. Poff, Roanoke. Burial in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 16, 1968.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia15
1930Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia16
1950Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer1
1920Railroad laborer15
1930Coal company laborer12
1940Coal yard truck driver16
1950Truck driver17

Family 1

Cynthia Belle Gillespie b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972
Marriage*Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. married Cynthia Belle Gillespie circa 1916.12,3,10 
Children

Family 2

Elva Mae Secrist
Marriage*Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. married Elva Mae Secrist on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 
Divorce* Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Elva Mae Secrist were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.14 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [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
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lucy Jane Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1941 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the K. Elizabeth Caldwell obituary in the Mar 23, 2024 edition.

May L. Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1896, d. July 10, 1971
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,4,2,3 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941
MotherLucy Jane Conner1,4,2,3 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941
     May L. Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1006.7 Her married name was Bradshaw.3 She married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr.3 May L. Poff was born on June 15, 1896 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Jun 1, 1904 and the SSDI has a birth date of Jun 1, 1896.4,2,3,7 As of circa 1913,her married name was Fisher.5,8 She married Charles Oscar Fisher circa 1913.8,3 May L. Poff and Charles Oscar Fisher were divorced before April, 1940.9 May L. Poff died on July 10, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3,5 She May Poff Bradshaw, 70, of 1114 13th St., SE, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of John J. Bradshaw. She was a collector for the Salvation Army. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Stacy, Mrs. Samuel Moore, Roanoke; two sons, Charles Fisher, Miami, Fla., Robert Fisher, Salem; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Homer Shreve, Mrs. Lewis Tolley, Roanoke; a stepson, John J. Bradshaw Jr., Vinton; a brother, Lem Poff, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Ferguson, Vinton. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 11, 1971.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 355, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 110, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 20, District 120-112, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family 1

John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. b. August 10, 1900, d. March 7, 1983
Marriage*May L. Poff married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr.3 

Family 2

Charles Oscar Fisher b. August 30, 1880, d. May 18, 1965
Marriage*May L. Poff married Charles Oscar Fisher circa 1913.8,3 
Divorce* May L. Poff and Charles Oscar Fisher were divorced before April, 1940.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the May Poff Bradshaw obituary in the Jul 11, 1971 edition.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Fisher obituary in the May 5, 2000 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Francis Marion "Frank" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 4, 1891, d. May 3, 1916
FatherGreenville Tuggle "Green" Poff1,2,6,7 b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962
MotherLizenie Alice Hale1,2,6,7 b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943
     Francis Marion "Frank" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,6,7 He was born on July 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,6,7 He married Virginia Octavia Walsh on November 21, 1912 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.3,7,8,4,9 Francis Marion "Frank" Poff died on May 3, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 166, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1910Hotel baggage checker2

Family

Virginia Octavia Walsh b. May 23, 1894, d. June 1, 1982
Marriage*Francis Marion "Frank" Poff married Virginia Octavia Walsh on November 21, 1912 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.3,7,8,4,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Eldridge Poff obituary in the Apr 23, 2009 edition.
  4. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  5. [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
  6. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia O. Poff obituary in the Jun 3, 1982 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Elmer Adolphus Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 5, 1893, d. October 5, 1967
FatherGreenville Tuggle "Green" Poff1,5,7,8 b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962
MotherLizenie Alice Hale1,5,7 b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943
     Elmer Adolphus Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,5 He was born on February 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9,5,6 He married Una May Kesling before June, 1913.2 Elmer Adolphus Poff and Una May Kesling were divorced before August, 1918.7 Elmer Adolphus Poff married Mary Jane Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Sarah Francis "Sallie" Reynolds, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,7,10 Elmer Adolphus Poff died on October 5, 1967 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.9,5 He Elmer A. Poff, 74, of Roanoke, died Thursday night in a Marion hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Emory V. Haga, Roanoke; a son, Bernard E. Poff, Toledo, Ohio. on October 6, 1967.11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 276, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 182, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 330, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 233, District 120-32, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1920Railway shop electrician2
1930Steam railroad electrician3
1940Railroad electrician12
1950Railroad electrician13

Family 1

Una May Kesling b. May 30, 1894, d. April 16, 1961
Marriage*Elmer Adolphus Poff married Una May Kesling before June, 1913.2 
Divorce* Elmer Adolphus Poff and Una May Kesling were divorced before August, 1918.7 
Child

Family 2

Mary Jane Muncy b. April 23, 1896, d. September 17, 1964
Marriage*Elmer Adolphus Poff married Mary Jane Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Sarah Francis "Sallie" Reynolds, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,7,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Fred C. Poff obituary in the Jan 31, 1945 edition.
  9. [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&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jane Muncy Poff obituary in the Sep 19, 1964 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer A. Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1967 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  16. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  17. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lawrence E. Poff obituary in the Sep 17, 1919 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Virginia Poff Haga obituary in the Jul 6, 2002 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

June Marie Elmore1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 24, 1925, d. November 21, 1993
FatherLeonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore1,2,3,5 b. June 16, 1896, d. December 11, 1969
MotherJane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman2,5 b. August 2, 1897, d. January 18, 1931
     June Marie Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8007.1 She married William Lewis Hawthorne.6,8,9,10 Her married name was Hawthorne. June Marie Elmore was born on January 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,4,5 She died on November 21, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.6,8 She HAWTHORNE, June E., 68, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1993. She was the widow of William L. Hawthorne and is survived by one sister, Katherine E. Michaelson; two sons, Paul L. Hawthorne and Jesse V. Hawthorne; four grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Beulah R. Hawthorne of Roanoke. Mrs. Hawthorne served as a Public Health Nurse for the City of Richmond Health Department from 1967 until her death. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 22, 1993.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 163, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 261, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia3
1950Dwelling 30, District 120-13, Richmond, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Nurse9

Family

William Lewis Hawthorne b. December 21, 1925, d. January 25, 1967
Marriage*June Marie Elmore married William Lewis Hawthorne.6,8,9,10 
Children
  • Paul Leslie Hawthorne6,12,10
  • Jesse Vernon Hawthorne6,10

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the June E. Hawthorne obituary in the Nov 22, 1993 edition.
  7. [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&
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William L. Hawthorne obituary in the Jan 26, 1967 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese1,2,3

F, b. January 30, 1928, d. November 29, 1995
FatherPhillip Anderson DeWeese1,4,5,6,2,3 b. November 26, 1895, d. June 29, 1946
MotherGertrude Mae Wertz1,4,5,6,2,3 b. May 2, 1902, d. January 31, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4875.7 Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on January 30, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,3,8 She died on November 29, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.1,3 She DEWEESE, Hazeltine Myrtle, 67, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip A. and Gertrude Wertz Deweese. She is survived by aunts and uncles, Annie Wertz Ferguson and husband, Guy, Ola Wertz Hippert, Hazel Wertz McNulty and husband, Raymond, all of Roanoke; also surviving are a number of cousins and friends. Graveside services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 1, 1995.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 200, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 181, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Western State Mental Hospital, District 122-11, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese obituary in the Dec 1, 1995 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Philip Anderson Deweese obituary in the Jun 30, 1946 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr.1,2

M, b. July 27, 1896, d. April 11, 1981
FatherGreenville Tuggle "Green" Poff3,4,5,6 b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962
MotherLizenie Alice Hale3,4,5,6 b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943
     Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. was buried at Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery, 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Erie Co., Ohio.7,8,9 His name was legally changed to James Clyde Arthur.10,11,7,8,12 His Social Security Number was 291-03-0939.13 He was born on July 27, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The veterans records have a birth year of 1893 and also Jul 28, 1898, and his WWII draft card has 1898.4,14,7,12,9 He married Claudine Elizabeth Page on July 14, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1923, Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. was also known as James Clyde Arthur Moved to Akron, Ohio and changed his name to James Clyde Arthur.3 He married Patricia Ann Howard circa 1925.15,16 Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Beatrice Jane Straley on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.11,17 Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. died on April 11, 1981 at Sandusky, Erie Co., Ohio, at age 84.15,10,14,7,9 He James C. Arthur, 84, died April 11, 1981, at the Ohio Veteran's Home, Sandusky, Ohio. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Karl (Betty) Lamka, of Manchester, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Bock, of Tallmadge; son, David; and ten grandchildren. on April 14, 1981.10 He Clyde Poff, also known as James Arthur, 82, Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, died Saturday morning in the Seacrest Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Akron Local Plumbers Union. Surviving are a son, David Arthur, Ohio; two daughters, Betty Lamka, Manchester, OH, and Patricia Bock, Tallmadge, OH; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane. Inurnment will be in Ohio Veterans Cemetery. on April 15, 1981.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 166, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 518, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 68, District 21, Akron, Summit Co., OhioEnumerated with his new name James C. Arthur and listing his birth place as Texas16
1940Dwelling 13, District 89-42A, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio18
1950Dwelling 4, District 89-93, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio19

Occupation

1920Plumber6
1930Plumber16
1940Hospital boiler engineer18
1950Plumber19

Family 1

Claudine Elizabeth Page b. October 26, 1901, d. October 8, 1996
Marriage*Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Claudine Elizabeth Page on July 14, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Patricia Ann Howard b. October 5, 1897, d. March 22, 1937
Marriage*Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Patricia Ann Howard circa 1925.15,16 
Children

Family 3

Beatrice Jane Straley b. November 29, 1920, d. November 8, 1963
Marriage*Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Beatrice Jane Straley on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.11,17 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3572] The Bay Net, online http://www.thebaynet.com, From the Juanita Poff Nicholson obituary.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S193] Michael Lamka - grandson, "Clyde Arthur Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 20, 2003.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11060] Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery, Erie Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Clyde Poff, aka James Arthur obituary in the Apr 15, 1981 edition.
  9. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  10. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James C. Arthur obituary in the Apr 14, 1981 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur-Straley marriage record.
  12. [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.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Beatrice Jane Arthur obituary in the Nov 8, 1963 edition.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S683] Christine Arthur, Clyde A. Poff in "Poff Surname Listserve," listserve message Feb 24, 2003; Jan 1, 2004; May 22, 2004.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  23. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  24. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Judy Jane Arthur obituary in the Jan 21, 1959 edition.

Charles F. Taylor1,2,3

M, b. circa 1863, d. September 1, 1886
FatherRichard Taylor1,2,3 b. April, 1817
MotherRebecca Poff1,2,3 b. circa 1828, d. before June 18, 1900
     Charles F. Taylor was born circa 1863 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He died on September 1, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 57, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 137, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

George Meadows1

M, b. circa 1802, d. after September, 1870
     George Meadows was born circa 1802 at Virginia. He married Tabitha Payne on October 20, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 George Meadows died after September, 1870 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family

Tabitha Payne
Marriage*He married Tabitha Payne on October 20, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  5. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Peter George Meadows1

M, b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
FatherHezekiah Meadows1 b. circa 1835, d. before September 20, 1870
MotherChristine "Christina" Poff1,2,3 b. November, 1833
     Peter George Meadows was born on July 19, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Sarah J. Walters, daughter of John Walters and Rhoda Rutrough, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Peter George Meadows died before April 15, 1910; His wife Sarah was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 218, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farmer3

Family

Sarah J. Walters b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
Marriage*Peter George Meadows married Sarah J. Walters, daughter of John Walters and Rhoda Rutrough, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Benjamin Reed Meadows1,2,3

M, b. circa 1861
FatherHezekiah Meadows2 b. circa 1835, d. before September 20, 1870
MotherChristine "Christina" Poff4,1,2 b. November, 1833
     Benjamin Reed Meadows was born circa 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He married Mary S. "Mollie" Wirt on December 11, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 218, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 287, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Mary S. "Mollie" Wirt b. 1865
Marriage*Benjamin Reed Meadows married Mary S. "Mollie" Wirt on December 11, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gertrude Patrick death certificate.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patrick-Meadows marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Compton marriage record.

James Warren Elmore Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 29, 1920, d. October 3, 1988
FatherLeonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore1,8,9,4,6 b. June 16, 1896, d. December 11, 1969
MotherJane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman8,4,6 b. August 2, 1897, d. January 18, 1931
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6864.10 James Warren Elmore Sr. was buried at Saint Alban's Memorial Grove, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 He Served in the Air Force during WWII. He and Betty lived in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Arlington, Virginia and Annandale, Virginia. At his request, Jim's ashes were buried in the garden of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Annandale, Virginia, but a marker was erected in Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke, Virginia "so my descendants can find me". His widow still lives in Annandale.11 He was born on April 29, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,2,3,4,5,12 He married Elizabeth Fleming Boyd on April 26, 1947.11,7 James Warren Elmore Sr. died on October 3, 1988 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 68.10,3,4,12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 163, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 261, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 77, District 7-36, Arlington Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1950Motor vehicle trade assosciation analyist13

Family

Elizabeth Fleming Boyd b. May 23, 1925, d. July 21, 2016
Marriage*James Warren Elmore Sr. married Elizabeth Fleming Boyd on April 26, 1947.11,7 
Children
  • Ann Fleming Elmore13,14,7
  • Elizabeth Boyd Elmore11,14,7
  • James Warren Elmore Jr.11,14,7
  • Leslie Roberts Elmore14,7

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S8085] Saint Alban's Memorial Grove, Fairfax Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S8480] Demaine Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/springfield-va/demaine-funeral-home/4855, From the Elizabeth Boyd Elmore obituary.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Lucy Dyer1,2,3

F, b. circa 1875, d. July 12, 1882
FatherHenry Lee Dyer1,3 b. December 25, 1853, d. February 5, 1920
MotherLydia/Lidia J. "Liddie" Poff1,3 b. October, 1842, d. November 2, 1916
     Mary Lucy Dyer was born circa 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 She died on July 12, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 155, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

John V. Reed1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896
FatherEzra Reed2 b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843
MotherLydia "Liddy" Light2 b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875
     John V. Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.4,2 He was born on April 10, 1828 at Indiana.2,3,4 He married Rachel Russell on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,4,5 John V. Reed died on February 12, 1896 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 67.2,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 334, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana3
1870Dwelling 170, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana6
1880Dwelling 95, District 185, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1860Farmer3
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7

Family

Rachel Russell b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914
Marriage*John V. Reed married Rachel Russell on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Rachel Russell1,2,3

F, b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914
     Rachel Russell was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,3,4 She was born on May 26, 1832 at Indiana.2,3,4 She married John V. Reed, son of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 As of March 4, 1858,her married name was Reed. Rachel Russell died on April 7, 1914 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 81.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 334, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5
1870Dwelling 170, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana6
1880Dwelling 95, District 185, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana7
1900Dwelling 129, District 116, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana8
1910Dwelling 23, District 146, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., IndianaEnumerated in thew household of her son-in-law Hill C. Cleveland9

Family

John V. Reed b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896
Marriage*Rachel Russell married John V. Reed, son of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Harriett L. Reed1

F, b. March 3, 1862, d. April 15, 1868
FatherJohn V. Reed2,1 b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896
MotherRachel Russell2,1 b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914
     Harriett L. Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,1 She was born on March 3, 1862 at Wabash Co., Indiana.2 She died on April 15, 1868 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 6.2,1

Citations

  1. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Robert Reed1

M, b. October 22, 1873, d. August 1, 1874
FatherJohn V. Reed1 b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896
MotherRachel Russell1 b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914
     Robert Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1 He was born on October 22, 1873 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1 He died on August 1, 1874 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Lydia Mae Reed1,2

F, b. June 10, 1866, d. November 25, 1942
FatherJohn V. Reed3,4,2 b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896
MotherRachel Russell3,4,2 b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914
     Lydia Mae Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.2 She was born on June 10, 1866 at Indiana.4,2 As of June 13, 1889,her married name was Cleaveland.1 She married Cooper Hill Cleaveland on June 13, 1889 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 Lydia Mae Reed died on November 25, 1942 at age 76.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 170, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 95, District 185, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana4
1900Dwelling 128, District 116, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 23, District 146, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 33, District 182, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 79, District 5, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her son Hugh9
1940Dwelling 302, District 85-6, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana10

Family

Cooper Hill Cleaveland b. November, 1857, d. May 26, 1925
Marriage*Lydia Mae Reed married Cooper Hill Cleaveland on June 13, 1889 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  13. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  14. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.